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W E Fung

Publications and source records attributed to W E Fung.

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PubMed1979

The role of vitrectomy instrumentation in the treatment of severe traumatic hyphema.

Eight patients with severe traumatic hyphemas underwent clot evacuation with vitrectomy instrumentation. The patients were followed up for periods of one to four years. No significant intraoperative complications were noted, but one eye developed a postoperative flat anterior chamber and another developed multiple staphylomas with uncontrolled glaucoma, leading to the eventual enucleation. Seven of the eight operated eyes achieved intraocular pressure control in the early postoperative period, and this control was sustained throughout the course of follow-up without antiglaucomatous medication. These same seven eyes had final visual acuities of 6/12 (20/40) or better.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1978

The effect of calcium dobesilate on nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy: a controlled study.

Two independent, double-masked, controlled studies were made to evaluate the efficacy of calcium dobesilate for the treatment of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. Forty-two patients underwent a six-month crossover evaluation while receiving calcium dobesilate (750 mg per day) and placebo in random order. Thirty-six patients received calcium dobesilate (1,000 mg per day) or placebo for one year. Evaluation by clinical examination, fluorescein angiography, angiography, and fundus photography failed to demonstrate any beneficial effect of calcium dobesilate.

Adult↗
PubMed1978

Phacoemulsification.

Ten years have passed since the phacoemulsification procedure was introduced to ophthalmology. Enough experience has now been gained to evaluate its effectiveness. This report sets forth a list of case-selection criteria designed to avoid the most common complications associated with the operation. Average visual acuity results have been tabulated for the purpose of assisting those who are deciding whether or not ot adopt the procedure.

Adolescent↗