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1. New data reveals startingly high prevalence of keratoconus in pediatric patients

Author

Harthan, Jennifer S.

Subjects
Pediatrics, Children -- Health aspects, Keratoconus, Health
Abstract

May 30, 2024 Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive, bilateral, asymmetric corneal ectasia that results in central or paracentral corneal thinning and steepening. (1,2) The loss of corneal biomechanical strength along [...]

Published
2024

2. Drops vs inserts: Which increases adherence?

Author

Harthan, Jennifer S.

Subjects
Bimatoprost, Optometrists, Health
Abstract

As an optometrist at a practice specializing in contact lenses, I treat many patients who have keratoconus. However, keeping them comfortable can be a struggle, particularly when they have comorbid [...]

Published
2023

15. At the Crossroads of Allergy, Dry Eye and Lid Disease

Author

Halleran, Clare and Harthan, Jennifer S.

Subjects
Inflammation -- Reports, Workshops (Educational programs), Homeostasis, Health
Abstract

Any of these ocular surface issues can set off inflammation. Here's how to get to the root of the problem. The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) delivered a [...]

Published
2019

20. Erratum to Efficacy of a Single Administration of 5% Povidone-Iodine in the Treatment of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis. Am J Ophthalmol 2021;231:28-38

Author

THAN, TAMMY, primary, MORETTIN, CHRISTINA E., additional, HARTHAN, JENNIFER S., additional, HARTWICK, ANDREW T.E., additional, HUECKER, JULIA B., additional, JOHNSON, SPENCER D., additional, MIGNECO, MARY K., additional, SHORTER, ELLEN, additional, WHITESIDE, MEREDITH, additional, MARGOLIS, MATHEW S., additional, OLSON, CHRISTIAN K., additional, ALFEREZ, CHRISTOPHER S., additional, ZYL, TAVÉ VAN, additional, RODIC-POLIC, BOJANA, additional, STORCH, GREGORY A., additional, and GORDON, MAE O., additional

Published
2022
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21. Diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs, symptoms and point-of-care testing for early adenoviral conjunctivitis

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Shorter, Ellen S, primary, Whiteside, Meredith M, additional, Harthan, Jennifer S, additional, Morettin, Christina E, additional, Perera, Chamila D, additional, Johnson, Spencer D, additional, Migneco, Mary K, additional, Huecker, Julia B, additional, Hartwick, Andrew T E, additional, Than, Tammy P, additional, and Gordon, Mae O, additional

Published
2021
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22. Efficacy of a Single Administration of 5% Povidone-Iodine in the Treatment of Adenoviral Conjunctivitis

Author

Than, Tammy, primary, Morettin, Christina E., additional, Harthan, Jennifer S., additional, Hartwick, Andrew T.E., additional, Huecker, Julia B., additional, Johnson, Spencer D., additional, Migneco, Mary K., additional, Shorter, Ellen, additional, Whiteside, Meredith, additional, Olson, Christian K., additional, Alferez, Christopher S., additional, van Zyl, Tavé, additional, Rodic-Polic, Bojana, additional, Storch, Gregory A., additional, and Gordon, Mae O., additional

Published
2021
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23. Predictive Accuracy and Densitometric Analysis of Point-of-Care Immunoassay for Adenoviral Conjunctivitis

Author

Johnson, Spencer D., primary, Harthan, Jennifer S., additional, Than, Tammy, additional, Migneco, Mary K., additional, Shorter, Ellen, additional, Whiteside, Meredith M., additional, Morettin, Christina E., additional, Olson, Christian K., additional, Rosemann, Crystal A., additional, Margolis, Mathew S., additional, Haertter, Leonard W., additional, Huecker, Julia B., additional, Rodic-Polic, Bojana, additional, Buller, Richard S., additional, Storch, Gregory A., additional, Gordon, Mae O., additional, and Hartwick, Andrew T. E., additional

Published
2021
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24. Diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs, symptoms and point-of-care testing for early adenoviral conjunctivitis.

Author

Shorter, Ellen S, Whiteside, Meredith M, Harthan, Jennifer S, Morettin, Christina E, Perera, Chamila D, Johnson, Spencer D, Migneco, Mary K, Huecker, Julia B, Hartwick, Andrew T E, Than, Tammy P, and Gordon, Mae O

Subjects
SYMPTOMS, POINT-of-care testing, CONJUNCTIVITIS, RECEIVER operating characteristic curves, ADENOVIRUS diseases, POLYMERASE chain reaction
Abstract

This study identifies key signs and symptoms of acute conjunctivitis, that when combined with a point-of-care test, can improve clinician accuracy of diagnosing adenoviral conjunctivitis. Adenoviral conjunctivitis is a common ocular infection with the potential for high economic impact due to widespread outbreaks and subsequent furloughs from work and school. In this report, we describe clinical signs and participant-reported symptoms that most accurately identify polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-confirmed adenoviral conjunctivitis. Adults with 'red eye' symptoms of four days or less were enrolled. Participants rated 10 ocular symptoms from 0 (not bothersome) to 10 (very bothersome), and indicated the presence or absence of systemic flu-like symptoms. Clinicians determined the presence or absence of swollen lymph nodes and rated the severity of eight ocular signs using a 5-point scale. An immunoassay targeting adenovirus antigen was utilised for the point-of-care test, and conjunctival swab samples were obtained for subsequent adenovirus detection by PCR analyses. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models were used to identify symptoms and signs associated with PCR-confirmed adenoviral conjunctivitis. The diagnostic accuracy of these clinical findings, and the potential benefit of incorporating point-of-care test results, was assessed by calculating areas under the receiver operating characteristic curves (AUC). Clinician-rated bulbar conjunctival redness, participant-rated eyelid swelling and overall ocular discomfort had the best predictive value in the multivariate logistic regression model with an AUC of 0.83. The addition of the point-of-care test results to these three clinical sign/symptom scores improved diagnostic accuracy, increasing the AUC to 0.94. Conjunctival redness severity and participant-reported eyelid swelling and overall discomfort, along with adenoviral point-of-care test results, were highly predictive in identifying individuals with PCR-confirmed adenoviral conjunctivitis. Improved diagnostic accuracy by clinicians at the initial presenting visit could prevent unnecessary work furloughs and facilitate earlier treatment decisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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25. Success of Masking 5% Povidone-Iodine Treatment: The Reducing Adenoviral Patient Infected Days Study

Author

Whiteside, Meredith M., primary, Shorter, Ellen S., additional, Margolis, Mathew S., additional, Alvi, Fatima, additional, Huecker, Julia B., additional, Than, Tammy P., additional, Migneco, Mary K., additional, Harthan, Jennifer S., additional, Morettin, Christina E., additional, Hartwick, Andrew T. E., additional, Johnson, Spencer D., additional, Perera, Chamila D., additional, and Gordon, Mae O., additional

Published
2021
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29. Hypochlorous acid solution (Avenova

Author

Kabat, Alan G, Fromstein, Stephanie R, Harthan, Jennifer S, Patel, Jaymeni, and Opitz, Dominick L

Subjects
ocular rosacea, Letter, integumentary system, parasitic diseases, blepharitis, Review, meibomian gland dysfunction, Demodex folliculorum, blepharoconjunctivitis, Demodex brevis
Abstract

Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two mites which infest the human eye and which may, in excess, lead to a wide range of anterior segment findings. Demodex mites have been implicated in anterior and posterior blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharokeratitis, and beyond. Due to significant overlap with other anterior segment conditions, Demodex infestation remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Definitive diagnosis can be made with lash sampling, and the most common mode of treatment is with tea tree oil in varying concentrations. This article summarizes elements of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management critical to clinical care of this common condition.

Published
2018

30. Therapeutic uses of scleral contact lenses for ocular surface disease: patient selection and special considerations

Author

Harthan,Jennifer S and Shorter,Ellen

Subjects
genetic structures, sense organs, Clinical Optometry, eye diseases
Abstract

Jennifer S Harthan,1 Ellen Shorter2 1Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL, USA; 2University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA Abstract: Scleral lenses are being prescribed for the management of corneal irregularity, uncomplicated refractive error, and ocular surface disease. There are many potential therapeutic uses of scleral lenses in addition to providing similar benefits as corneal gas permeable lenses. Scleral contact lenses are a valuable therapeutic tool for patients with ocular surface disease as these lenses protect the ocular surface, provide continuous corneal hydration while providing optimal visual correction, and are often used in conjunction with other therapies. Keywords: scleral lenses, ocular surface disease, contact lenses

Published
2018

31. Demodex blepharitis: clinical perspectives

Author

Fromstein,Stephanie R, Harthan,Jennifer S, Patel,Jaymeni, and Opitz,Dominick L

Subjects
integumentary system, parasitic diseases, Clinical Optometry
Abstract

Stephanie R Fromstein, Jennifer S Harthan, Jaymeni Patel, Dominick L Opitz Department of Clinical Education, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, IL, USA Abstract: Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis are two mites which infest the human eye and which may, in excess, lead to a wide range of anterior segment findings. Demodex mites have been implicated in anterior and posterior blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharokeratitis, and beyond. Due to significant overlap with other anterior segment conditions, Demodex infestation remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. Definitive diagnosis can be made with lash sampling, and the most common mode of treatment is with tea tree oil in varying concentrations. This article summarizes elements of pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management critical to clinical care of this common condition. Keywords: Demodex folliculorum, Demodex brevis, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, ocular rosaceaA Letter to the Editor has been received and published for this article.

Published
2018

41. Finding the Right Lens for Patients with OSD.

Author

HARTHAN, JENNIFER S.

Subjects
CORNEA diseases, GRAFT versus host disease, TREATMENT of keratitis, KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS sicca, STEVENS-Johnson Syndrome, HYPOXEMIA, EPITHELIAL cells, INFLAMMATION, HEALTH outcome assessment, TEARS (Body fluid), VISUAL acuity, CONTACT lens fitting, THERAPEUTICS
Published
2018

43. It's All About the TEAR FILM.

Author

Harthan, Jennifer S. and Hom, Milton M.

Subjects
DRY eye syndromes, CONTACT lenses, TEARS (Body fluid), ESTERS, CORNEA diseases
Published
2017

44. Conquer Complex Corneas.

Author

HARTHAN, JENNIFER S. and SCLAFANI-McCLIMAN, LOUISE

Subjects
ASTIGMATISM, CORNEA diseases, CONTACT lenses, OPTICIANRY, OPTOMETRY, THERAPEUTICS
Published
2014

45. Clinical Cases in Contact Lenses.

Author

Harthan, Jennifer S.

Subjects
*CONTACT lens complications, *NONFICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Clinical Cases in Contact Lenses," by Ronald K. Watanabe.

Published
2007

46. Diagnosis and treatment of anterior uveitis: optometric management.

Author

Harthan JS, Opitz DL, Fromstein SR, and Morettin CE

Abstract

Anterior uveitis encompasses inflammation of the iris and/or ciliary body and is one of the most common types of ocular inflammation that primary eye care practitioners will encounter. Anterior uveitis may be caused by a variety of etiologies, including infectious, non-infectious, and masquerade diseases. The short-term and long-term treatment of uveitis should include the evaluation of location, duration, pathology, and laterality, in addition to presenting signs and symptoms of the disease. A complete review of systems, thorough examination, and laboratory testing, may assist the practitioner in narrowing the list of possible causes for the uveitis. This is imperative as once a list of diagnoses has been made, a targeted approach to treatment can be pursued., Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.

Published
2016
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