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
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 suturesSuture
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 colorWeeksEyesPhacoemulsificationGroupCycloplegiaHydrochlorideIrisAqueous 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