Smoking and age-related macular degeneration: review and update.

abstract：:Purpose. To evaluate functional and anatomical results of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in the retinal detachment (RD) followed by severe eye trauma. Methods. Retrospective analysis of medical records of forty-one consecutive patients treated with 23-gauge PPV due to traumatic RD. Age, gender, timing of PPV, visual acui...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Nowomiejska K,Choragiewicz T,Borowicz D,Brzozowska A,Moneta-Wielgos J,Maciejewski R,Jünemann AG,Rejdak R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Recent studies suggest that intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuations, peaks, and rhythm are important factors in disease advancement. Yet, current glaucoma management remains hinged on single IOP measurements during clinic hours. To overcome this limitation,...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Xu SC,Gauthier AC,Liu J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic full-thickness macular hole is a severe visual impairment disease. Pars plana vitrectomy remains the primary treatment option for idiopathic full-thickness macular holes, and over 90% idiopathic full-thickness macular holes are closed by vitrectomy surgery. However, the full-thickness macular hole may close...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Liang X,Liu W

更新日期：2019-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of the Rho-kinase inhibitor Y-27632 on postoperative inflammation and adhesion following extraocular muscle surgery in rabbits. METHODS:The superior rectus muscle reinsertion was performed on both eyes of 8 New Zealand white rabbits. After reinsertion, the rabbits received subconjunctiva...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Moon JS,Kim HK,Shin SY

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To analyze optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) findings in eyes with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) and to compare them with those obtained with multimodal imaging. Methods. A series of consecutive patients diagnosed with CSC, underwent OCTA and multimodal imaging, including spectral domai...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Costanzo E,Cohen SY,Miere A,Querques G,Capuano V,Semoun O,El Ameen A,Oubraham H,Souied EH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the oxidative stress status in eyes affected by synchysis scintillans and to compare it to vitreoretinal disorders without synchysis scintillans. Human aqueous and vitreous humors were obtained during vitrectomy from thirty-seven otherwise healthy patients that were randomly chosen ...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Bergandi L,Skorokhod OA,La Grotta R,Schwarzer E,Nuzzi R

更新日期：2019-10-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Current intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement using air puff could be erroneous without applying proper corrections. Although noncontact tonometry is not considered to be accurate, it is still popularly used by eye clinics. It is thus necessary to extract the correct information from their results. This study propose...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Shih PJ,Huang CJ,Huang TH,Lin HC,Yen JY,Wang IJ,Cao HJ,Shih WP,Dai CA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To review the newer treatments for bacterial keratitis. Data Sources. PubMed literature search up to April 2012. Study Selection. Key words used for literature search: "infectious keratitis", "microbial keratitis", "infective keratitis", "new treatments for infectious keratitis", "fourth generation fluoroquin...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Wong RL,Gangwani RA,Yu LW,Lai JS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness throughout the world. The pathogenesis of glaucoma is complex, and neuroprotection is a crucial aspect of therapy. High concentrations of extracellular glutamate are toxic to the optic nerve. The glutamate-aspartate transporter (GLAST) in retinal Müller ce...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Chen X,Wang Y,Han F,Ke M

更新日期：2018-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To investigate the association between regional solar radiation and myopia occurrence in South Korean children. Materials and Methods:A population-based cross-sectional study using data of 1218 children aged 7-9 years from the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey was conducted from January ...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Choo HG,Rah SH,Kim SH

更新日期：2019-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:There is growing evidence that chronic inflammation plays a role in both the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy. There is also evidence that molecules produced as a result of hyperglycemia can activate microglia. However the exact contribution of microglia, the resident immune cells of the central ner...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Grigsby JG,Cardona SM,Pouw CE,Muniz A,Mendiola AS,Tsin AT,Allen DM,Cardona AE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new type implantable Collamer lens with a central hole (V4c-ICL) is widely used to treat myopia. However, halos occur in some patients after surgery. The aim is to evaluate the effect of V4c-ICL implantation on vision-related daily activities. This retrospective study included 42 patients. Uncorrected visual acuit...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Liu T,Linghu S,Pan L,Shi R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individualized treatment regimens may reduce patient burden with satisfactory patient outcomes in neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Intravitreal anti-VEGF drugs are the current gold standard. Fixed monthly injections offer the best visual outcome but this regimen is not commonly followed outside clinical t...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： García-Layana A,Figueroa MS,Arias L,Araiz J,Ruiz-Moreno JM,García-Arumí J,Gómez-Ulla F,López-Gálvez MI,Cabrera-López F,García-Campos JM,Monés J,Cervera E,Armadá F,Gallego-Pinazo R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the percent reduction in the intraocular pressure (IOP) after argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI) and systemic medical therapy in patients with acute primary angle closure (APAC). Methods:We searched a number of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBA...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Cai W,Lou Q,Fan J,Yu D,Shen T,Yu J

更新日期：2019-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The purpose of this study was to evaluate 2-year visual outcomes in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) treated with anti-VEGF agents in a routine clinical setting. Methods:The medical records of patients treated with ranibizumab or aflibercept due to DME at the Eye Hospital, University Medical Centre L...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Urbančič M,Klobučar P,Zupan M,Urbančič K,Lavrič A

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To investigate the local relationship between quantified global-flash multifocal electroretinogram (mfERG) optic nerve head component (ONHC) and visual field defects in patients with glaucoma. Methods. Thirty-nine patients with glaucoma and 30 normal controls were enrolled. The ONHC amplitude was measured fro...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Moon CH,Han J,Ohn YH,Park TK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular complications associated with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) are less studied compared with those ones associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main ocular sites involved in patients affected by discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE) are eyelids followed by orbit and periorbit, the least being co...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Arrico L,Abbouda A,Abicca I,Malagola R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To evaluate the possible structural and functional changes in the retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) and the ganglion cell complex (GCC) of chronic smokers and compare them with those of passive healthy smokers using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and pattern electroretinogram (PERG). Materia...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： El-Shazly AAE,Farweez YAT,Elewa LS,Elzankalony YA,Farweez BAT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To validate clinically a new method for estimating the corneal power (P c ) using a variable keratometric index (n kadj) in eyes with previous laser refractive surgery. Setting. University of Alicante and Medimar International Hospital (Oftalmar), Alicante, (Spain). Design. Retrospective case series. Methods....

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Camps VJ,Piñero DP,Mateo V,García C,Artola A,Pérez-Cambrodi R,Ruiz-Fortes P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratoconus is typically diagnosed through changes at the anterior ocular surface. However, we wished to assess if macular parameter changes might also occur in these patients. We assessed posterior changes through the use of optical coherence tomography and compared to a nonkeratoconus patient group. All subjects und...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Sahebjada S,Amirul Islam FM,Wickremasinghe S,Daniell M,Baird PN

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To identify and correlate age-related changes in outer retinal layers' thickness and choroidal thickness (CT) in the normal eyes using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and to investigate factors affecting these changes. Study Design:Observational cross-sectional study. Subjects and Method...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Kamal Abdellatif M,Abdelmaguid Mohamed Elzankalony Y,Abdelmonsef Abdelhamid Ebeid A,Mohamed Ebeid W

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To report a novel technique of cross-knotted suture basket and to test its effectiveness in large nonmagnetic intraocular foreign body (IOFB) removal. Methods:A 7/0 Vicryl suture was cut in half and cross-knotted, and four ends were introduced into a 23G needle to form a basket. Pig eyes were used to set up th...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Cao J,Chen B,Li Y

更新日期：2020-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the feasibility and the initial outcomes of a novel standardized surgical technique of femtosecond laser- (FSL-) assisted big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (BBDALK) for eyes with keratoconus. Methods:This prospective interventional case series included 11 consecutive FSL-assisted BBDAL...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Lucisano A,Giannaccare G,Pellegrini M,Bernabei F,Yu AC,Carnevali A,Logozzo L,Carnovale Scalzo G,Scorcia V

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To measure central corneal thickness (CCT) in patients with history of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Patients and Methods. Patients older than 40 years with a history of NAION (group 1) were prospectively evaluated including full eye examination and central corneal thickness (CCT) p...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Jabaly-Habib H,Naftali M,Habib G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The objective of this study was to evaluate the microbiological spectrum and antibiotic susceptibilities of isolates in posttraumatic endophthalmitis over a 15-year period. Methods:A retrospective study of 3,163 posttraumatic endophthalmitis cases was conducted between July 2004 and July 2019. The outcome meas...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Liu C,Ji J,Wang Z,Chen H,Cao W,Sun X

更新日期：2020-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate early changes in visual function and visual quality parameters after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and to compare the outcomes with healthy controls. Methods:Thirteen patients who underwent DMEK and 14 controls were evaluated. All subjects underwent visual function evaluation, i...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Satue M,Idoipe M,Gavin A,Romero-Sanz M,Liarakos VS,Mateo A,Garcia-Martin E,Blasco-Martinez A,Sanchez-Perez A

更新日期：2018-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Popular beliefs exert an impact of lunar phases on elective surgery. The aim of our study was to evaluate potential correlations between complications in cataract surgery and the phases of the moon during its passage through the zodiac and Fridays that fall on the 13th. METHODS:Patients with complications duri...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Faschinger EM,Vécsei-Marlovits PV,Rabensteiner DF,Weingessel B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness in working age adults. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1 (VEGFR1) blockade on the complications of DR. Experimental models of diabetes were induced with streptozotocin (STZ) treatment or I...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： He J,Wang H,Liu Y,Li W,Kim D,Huang H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. Compare glaucoma medication costs between the United States (USA) and Canada. Methods. We modelled glaucoma brand name and generic medication annual costs in the USA and Canada based on October 2013 Costco prices and previously reported bottle overfill rates, drops per mL, and wastage adjustment. We also ca...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Schlenker MB,Trope GE,Buys YM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:The iStent provides a direct pathway for aqueous outflow from the anterior chamber to Schlemm's canal in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of iStent as a standalone operation in patients with OAG in reducing the intraocular pressure (IOP) and the...

journal_title：Journal of ophthalmology

authors： Chen YY,Lai YJ,Yen YF,Huang LY

更新日期：2020-05-24 00:00:00