Visual Gains Maintained At 36 Months In RISE, RIDE Studies

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Ocular Surgery News

Vision gains made in the first 24 months of the RIDE and RISE studies were maintained at 36 months for patients who received active treatment, according to a speaker here. Patients who were switched from sham therapy to active therapy in the final 12 months also achieved gains, but not enough to match 3 years of active therapy.

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What are the manifestations of PHPV?
1. A retrolental plaque that contracts, thereby elongating the ciliary processes
2. A cataractous lens which may contain a lipoidal material
3. Microphthalmos (if not microphthalmic, question the diagnosis)
4. Progressive AC shallowing producing angle-closure glaucoma
5. Jumping Beans
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