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
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
1995
Effects 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 suturesSutureComparison 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
Surgical 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 reactionPatientsFailureSyndromeGraft
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 colorWeeksEyesPhacoemulsificationGroupCycloplegiaHydrochlorideIris