Purpose: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a histologic diagnosis describing
proliferation of smooth muscle and epithelial cells within the prostatic transition zone. The …

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and its associated is one of the most common diagnoses
seen by the urologist, with previous studies estimating greater than half of the men having at …

Purpose: To analyze the incidence and risk factors for posterior capsule rupture (PCR) in
cataract surgery. Setting: European clinics affiliated with the European Registry of Quality …

Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) is characterized by intraoperative floppiness or
billowing of the iris, progressive miosis, and iris prolapse through the surgical wounds. It was …

The iris controls the level of retinal illumination by controlling pupil diameter. It is a site of
diverse ophthalmologic diseases and it is a potential source of cells for ocular auto …

At least 48.6% of the population of the United States has taken at least 1 prescription
medication in the past 30 days and 12.5% of the population takes 5 or more prescriptions. 1 …

Objectives: Identify the mechanism of action and administration of alpha-blockers. Describe
the adverse effects and contraindications of alpha-blockers. Outline the appropriate …

Intraoperative Floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) remains a challenge for surgeons during
phacoemulsification. Initially, it was related to the use of tamsulosin, an alpha adrenergic …

Selective α1-blockers are commonly administered to patients with lower urinary tract
syndrome and benign prostatic hyperplasia, but may increase the risk of intraoperative …

Factors predisposing to intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome:... : Journal of Cataract & Refractive
Surgery Factors predisposing to intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome: An up-to-date meta-analysis …