2006
The effect of Gonioscopy on keratometry and corneal surface topography
George MK, Kuriakose T, DeBroff BM, Emerson JW. The effect of Gonioscopy on keratometry and corneal surface topography. BMC Ophthalmology 2006, 6: 26. PMID: 16780595, PMCID: PMC1550259, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2415-6-26.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSim KCentral corneal surfaceIntraocular lens implantsConnective tissue disordersYears of ageSignificant differencesSRK II formulaCorneal curvature measurementsCorneal topography measurementsCorneal surface topographyDry eyeOcular surgeryApplanation tonometryIntraocular lensLens implantsTissue disordersCorneal curvatureSimulated keratometryExclusion criteriaGonioscopyK readingsGonioscopeShort-term effectsBaseline measurementsCorneal surface
2005
Comparison of Histopathologic Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates in Biopsy-Positive Temporal Arteritis
Diaz VA, DeBroff BM, Sinard J. Comparison of Histopathologic Features, Clinical Symptoms, and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rates in Biopsy-Positive Temporal Arteritis. Ophthalmology 2005, 112: 1293-1298. PMID: 15921755, DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2005.02.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsErythrocyte sedimentation rateTemporal arteritisClinical symptomsBiopsy specimensConstitutional symptomsBilateral biopsiesClinical presentationHistopathologic stageESR valuesVisual symptomsBilateral biopsy specimensPatient's clinical symptomsRetrospective case seriesTemporal artery biopsyMean ESR valuesScalp painSuperficial painSedimentation rateArtery biopsyPatient chartsCase seriesUnilateral biopsyHistopathologic featuresPathologic gradePatient population
2004
Intraocular lens optic capture
Gimbel HV, DeBroff BM. Intraocular lens optic capture. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2004, 30: 200-206. PMID: 14967291, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2003.11.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIOL optic captureContinuous curvilinear capsulorhexisOptic captureCapsular bagIOL capturePosterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexisAnterior continuous curvilinear capsulorhexisAnterior capsule openingMembrane openingIntraocular lens opticCapsulorhexis openingCurvilinear capsulorhexisOptic diameterCapsule openingSulcusIOLLens opticsCapsulorhexisAnterior
2003
The ability of periorbitally applied antiglare products to improve contrast sensitivity in conditions of sunlight exposure.
DeBroff BM, Pahk PJ. The ability of periorbitally applied antiglare products to improve contrast sensitivity in conditions of sunlight exposure. JAMA Ophthalmology 2003, 121: 997-1001. PMID: 12860804, DOI: 10.1001/archopht.121.7.997.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1997
Results of Bilateral Cataract Extraction with Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children
Gimbel H, Basti S, Ferensowicz M, DeBroff B. Results of Bilateral Cataract Extraction with Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation in Children. Ophthalmology 1997, 104: 1737-1743. PMID: 9373100, DOI: 10.1016/s0161-6420(97)30033-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosterior chamber intraocular lens implantationIntraocular lens implantationVisual acuityLens implantationFirst eyeSecond eyePostoperative complicationsIntraocular pressureBilateral cataractsSpherical equivalentBilateral intraocular lens implantationBest-corrected visual acuityPosterior chamber intraocular lensesBilateral cataract extractionTime of surgerySeries of patientsEyes of childrenVisual outcomeManifest refractionRetrospective studyCataract extractionIntraocular lensMedical recordsBilateral implantsSurgery
1996
Anterior chamber fluid cultures following phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation.
Gimbel H, Sun R, DeBroff B, Yang H. Anterior chamber fluid cultures following phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 1996, 27: 121-6. PMID: 8640434, DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19960201-06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraocular lens implantationAnterior chamber fluidLens implantationIntracameral antibioticsChamber fluidPositive culturesPosterior chamber lens implantationEnd of surgeryPositive culture rateIntracameral gentamicinProspective studyAnterior chamberCataract surgeryCataract extractionFluid cultureCulture rateControl groupPhacoemulsificationIrrigating solutionGentamicinSignificant differencesPatientsSurgeryAntibioticsImplantation
1995
Intraocular pressure response to combined phacoemulsification and trabeculotomy ab externo versus phacoemulsification alone in primary open-angle glaucoma
Gimbel H, Meyer D, DeBroff B, Roux C, Ferensowicz M. Intraocular pressure response to combined phacoemulsification and trabeculotomy ab externo versus phacoemulsification alone in primary open-angle glaucoma. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1995, 21: 653-660. PMID: 8551442, DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80561-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrabeculotomy ab externoPrimary open-angle glaucomaOpen-angle glaucomaCombined phacoemulsificationControl groupStudy groupAb externoIntraocular lensPressure-lowering medicationsIncidence of complicationsMean IOP reductionIntraocular pressure controlIntraocular pressure responseIOL implantationIOP reductionSignificant cataractGlaucoma patientsSmall tearsPhacoemulsificationPressure controlDescemet's membraneComplicationsCombined procedurePatientsIOPEffects of wound architecture and suture technique on postoperative astigmatism.
Gimbel H, Sun R, DeBroff B. Effects of wound architecture and suture technique on postoperative astigmatism. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 1995, 26: 524-8. PMID: 8746573, DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19951101-06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRule astigmatismFrown incisionNumber of eyesSteep meridianPostoperative visitPostoperative astigmatismSuture techniqueWound architectureProspective randomized investigationIntraocular lens implantationSignificant differencesLens implantationPreoperative levelsRandomized investigationGroup 2Group 1Cataract incisionGroup 3Mean flatteningSutured woundsInduced cylinderIncisionAstigmatismHorizontal suturesSutureRetrobulbar anesthesia with 7.5 vs. 0.75 IU/mL of hyaluronidase.
DeBroff B, Hamilton R, Loken R, Gimbel H, Ferensowicz M. Retrobulbar anesthesia with 7.5 vs. 0.75 IU/mL of hyaluronidase. Canadian Journal Of Ophthalmology 1995, 30: 262-4. PMID: 8529162.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecognition and management of internal wound gape
Gimbel H, Sun R, DeBroff B. Recognition and management of internal wound gape. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1995, 21: 121-124. PMID: 7791048, DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80496-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecommendation for Correctly Analyzing Photorefractive Keratectomy Centration Data
Sun R, Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Recommendation for Correctly Analyzing Photorefractive Keratectomy Centration Data. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1995, 21: 4-5. PMID: 7722900, DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80466-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchComparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy.
Gimbel H, DeBroff B, Beldavs R, van Westenbrugge J, Ferensowicz M. Comparison of laser and manual removal of corneal epithelium for photorefractive keratectomy. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 1995, 11: 36-41. PMID: 7641047, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19950101-10.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpherical equivalent refractionPhotorefractive keratectomyRefractive outcomesManual debridementCorneal epitheliumRefractive resultsMean preoperative spherical equivalent refractionFinal uncorrected visual acuityMean spherical equivalent refractionPreoperative spherical equivalent refractionExcimer laser photorefractive keratectomyManual groupStatistical differenceUncorrected visual acuitySlit-lamp microscopyRate of reepithelializationCorneal epithelial removalSignificant differencesIncidence of halosCorticosteroid dosingDebridement groupStromal hazeCorneal hazeSame surgeonVisual acuity
1994
Posterior capsulorhexis with optic capture: Maintaining a clear visual axis after pediatric cataract surgery
Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Posterior capsulorhexis with optic capture: Maintaining a clear visual axis after pediatric cataract surgery. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1994, 20: 658-664. PMID: 7837081, DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(13)80659-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClear visual axisCataract surgeryVisual axisPediatric cataract extractionPediatric cataract surgeryPosterior chamber IOLIntraocular lens opticSecondary membrane formationAnterior vitrectomyOptic capturePosterior capsulorhexisCapsulorhexis openingCapsular openingCataract extractionCapsular bagAdditional proceduresElschnig pearlsSurgeryLens opticsVitrectomyCapsulorhexisSecondary membraneIOLIncidenceAqueous flare increase after light exposure in age-related macular degeneration.
Cuzzani O, Onodera T, Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Aqueous flare increase after light exposure in age-related macular degeneration. Canadian Journal Of Ophthalmology 1994, 29: 172-5. PMID: 7994671.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAge-related macular degenerationAnterior chamber flareMacular degenerationExudative age-related macular degenerationFlare-cell meterAqueous flare increaseTopcon fundus cameraLight exposureOcular conditionsRetinal diseasesFundus cameraLight flashesTherapeutic settingSignificant differencesPatientsSignificant increaseSecond measurementFlash intensityDegenerationExposureSignificant changesHoursPossible mechanismFlare increaseMultiple analysesSurgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy.
DeBroff B, Thoft R. Surgical results of penetrating keratoplasty in essential iris atrophy. Journal Of Refractive Surgery 1994, 10: 428-32. PMID: 7528614, DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-19940701-09.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEssential iris atrophyIris atrophyAnterior uveitisCorneal decompensationChronic anterior uveitisImmunologic graft failurePersistent anterior uveitisIridocorneal endothelial syndromeEndothelial syndromeGraft failureRetrospective studySurgical resultsMore episodesKeratoplastyAtrophySeparate occasionsUveitisUniversity of PittsburghDecompensationEyesGraft reactionPatientsFailureSyndromeGraftClinical characteristics of corneal foreign bodies and their associated culture results.
DeBroff B, Donahue S, Caputo B, Azar M, Kowalski R, Karenchak L. Clinical characteristics of corneal foreign bodies and their associated culture results. Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice 1994, 20: 128-30. PMID: 8044979.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1993
Effects of cycloplegia and iris pigmentation on postoperative intraocular inflammation.
Onodera T, Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Effects of cycloplegia and iris pigmentation on postoperative intraocular inflammation. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 1993, 24: 746-52. PMID: 8290213, DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-19931101-08.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnterior chamber inflammationKowa laser flare cell meterPosterior chamber intraocular lens implantationLaser flare-cell meterIntraocular lens implantationPostoperative intraocular inflammationIris pigmentationFlare-cell meterEffect of cycloplegiaCyclopentolate hydrochloridePostoperative flareCell meterIntraocular inflammationLens implantationInflammationBlue iridesBrown iridesIris colorWeeksEyesPhacoemulsificationGroupCycloplegiaHydrochlorideIrisBilateral Optic Neuropathy as the initial Manifestation of Systemic Sarcoidosis
DeBroff B, Donahue S. Bilateral Optic Neuropathy as the initial Manifestation of Systemic Sarcoidosis. American Journal Of Ophthalmology 1993, 116: 108-111. PMID: 8328532, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)71759-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAqueous flare and cell number in healthy eyes of Caucasians.
Onodera T, Gimbel H, DeBroff B. Aqueous flare and cell number in healthy eyes of Caucasians. Japanese Journal Of Ophthalmology 1993, 37: 445-51. PMID: 8145389.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFlare-cell meterPharmacologic dilationCell countLaser flare-cell meterCell numberPharmacological pupillary dilationAnterior chamber flareAqueous flare intensityBlood-aqueous barrierAqueous protein concentrationMeasurement of flareLeft eyePatient ageProspective studyAqueous flareHealthy eyesStudy populationNormal eyesPupillary sizePupillary dilationHealthy CaucasiansCaucasian eyesAqueous barrierAmount of flarePupil size
1990
Migraine Associated with Periorbital Ecchymosis
DeBroff B, Spierings E. Migraine Associated with Periorbital Ecchymosis. Headache The Journal Of Head And Face Pain 1990, 30: 260-263. PMID: 2354948, DOI: 10.1111/j.1526-4610.1990.hed3005260.x.Peer-Reviewed Original Research