Self-inflicted penetrating eye injuries using a razor blade: case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report a case of orbital inflammation after bisphosphonate infusion in a patient who was already receiving immunosuppressive therapy. CASE PRESENTATION:A 56-year-old woman presented to the ophthalmology clinic with acute onset of right eye pain 24 h after receiving her first Zolendronic acid infusion. Sh...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Herrera I,Kam Y,Whittaker TJ,Champion M,Ajlan RS

更新日期：2019-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate inner retinal dimples after peeling of the inner limiting membrane (ILM) for macular holes (lamellar macular hole [LMH] and full-thickness macular hole [FTMH]) via multiple imaging modes of spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) and to assess their relationship with preoperative vitre...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liu J,Chen Y,Wang S,Zhang X,Zhao P

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the retinal function before and soon after an intravitreal injection of an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents. METHODS:Seventy-nine eyes of 79 patients that were treated by an intravitreal injection of an anti-VEGF agent for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabeti...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Terauchi G,Shinoda K,Sakai H,Kawashima M,Matsumoto CS,Mizota A,Miyake Y

更新日期：2019-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the socio-demographic and health-related risk factors associated with cataract subtypes in Korea. METHODS:A total of 11,591 participants (aged ≥40 years) were selected from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2008 and 2010. The Korean Ophthalmologic Society conducte...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rim TH,Kim MH,Kim WC,Kim TI,Kim EK

更新日期：2014-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal conbercept (KH902) as the primary treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to punctate inner choroidopathy. METHODS:This study was a retrospective, consecutive, observational case series. We reviewed medical records of 16 eyes (16 patients) with...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Peng Y,Zhang X,Mi L,Liu B,Zuo C,Li M,Wen F

更新日期：2017-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking (transepithelial CXL) versus standard corneal collagen crosslinking (epithelium-off CXL) on keratoconus. METHODS:Eligible studies were identified by systematically searching PubMed, the Cochrane Li...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Li W,Wang B

更新日期：2017-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This multicentre, retro-prospective real-world study evaluated the visual, refractive and safety outcomes of a monofocal lens 1 year after implantation in cataract patients with or without pre-existing ocular pathologies. METHODS:Records from 4 centres in Germany and Sweden were reviewed to select eyes with...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Johansson B,Daniel ACS,Herbers C,Gerl M,Kretz FTA

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endogenous endophthalmitis could lead to a devastating outcome without a prompt and appropriate management. We report a case of advanced endogenous Klebsiella pneumoniae endophthalmitis with extensive subretinal abscess that was successfully treated with a vitrectomy. CASE PRESENTATION:A systemically well 6...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Xu H,Fu B,Lu C,Xu L,Sun J

更新日期：2018-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Conjunctival and subconjunctival fibrogenesis and inflammation are sight compromising side effects that can occur subsequent to glaucoma filtration surgery. Despite initial declines in intraocular pressure resulting from increasing aqueous outflow, one of the activated responses includes marshalling of proinflammatory...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Yamanaka O,Kitano-Izutani A,Tomoyose K,Reinach PS

更新日期：2015-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the effect of idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM) on the retinal-image quality and psychophysical contrast sensitivity function (CSF). METHODS:Forty-four subjects with diagnosis of idiopathic unilateral ERM were enrolled in this cross-sectional observational clinical study. The fellow unaffe...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liu L,Wang Y,Liu J,Liu W

更新日期：2018-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the correlation between visual acuity improvement and vision-related QOL after ranibizumab treatment in Japanese patients with AMD. METHODS:In this one-year prospective, interventional, open-label, multicenter study involving four sites, patients with neovascular AMD were enrolled and observed f...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Oshima Y,Ishibashi Y,Umeda N,Nagata T,Yoshida S,Uchio E,Kondo H,Sonoda KH,Ishibashi T

更新日期：2021-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To understand which irregular corneal parameters determine the visual quality in keratoconus subjects. METHODS:The cross-sectional study examined the eyes of 44 subjects, graded from the first to third keratoconus stages by Amsler-Krumeich classification. We obtained measurements in two ways: (a) by project...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liduma S,Luguzis A,Krumina G

更新日期：2020-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The case describes a rare entity. Most cases of IOL dislocation are associated with surgical trauma or preexisting zonulopathy. This patient presents IOL dislocation following routine exam, suggesting the need of careful evaluation of zonular integrity on pseudopahkic patients. METHODS:Patient is a 65 year ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Castanos MV,Najac T,Dauhajre J,Buxton DF

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy affects the anterior portion of the optic nerve and is characterized by sudden, painless visual loss. The affected eye has a relative afferent pupillary defect. The typical funduscopic appearance includes optic disc edema, with associated nerve fiber layer hemorrhage. R...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Sadaba LM,Garcia-Layana A,Maldonado MJ,Berian JM

更新日期：2006-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glaucoma will undoubtedly impact on a person's ability to function as they go about their day-to-day life. The purpose of this study is to investigate the amount of published knowledge in quality of life (QoL) and visual disability studies for glaucoma, and make comparisons with similar research in other chr...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Glen FC,Crabb DP,Garway-Heath DF

更新日期：2011-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Docetaxel is a chemotherapeutic agent of the taxane class of drugs for the treatment of breast cancer. We present a female patient who noted decreased vision after docetaxel treatment. CASE PRESENTATION:A 45-year-old female patient received docetaxel treatment after resection of a breast carcinoma. Fundusco...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Enzsoly A,Kammerer K,Nemeth J,Schneider M

更新日期：2015-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of an intraocular cilium is very rare and the response of the eye to the cilium is variable. We present the case of a patient with a cilium found in the vitreous cavity during vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment 40 years following penetrating eye injury. To our knowledge, this is th...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Dettoraki M,Andreanos K,Davou S,Nomikarios N,Moschos MM,Brouzas D

更新日期：2015-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mechanism by which vitrectomy improves macular edema in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion remains unclear, although intraocular levels of vascular endothelial growth factor have been suggested to influence the visual prognosis and macular edema. METHODS:A series of 54 consecutive patients (54 ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Noma H,Funatsu H,Mimura T,Eguchi S,Shimada K

更新日期：2010-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXS) is the most common identifiable cause of secondary glaucoma, the prevalence of which varies considerably among different ethnicities. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of pseudoexfoliation syndrome in Pakistan. METHODS:A prospective study conducted in the pe...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rao RQ,Arain TM,Ahad MA

更新日期：2006-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital cataract (CC) is a significant cause of lifelong visual loss, and its genetic diagnosis is challenging due to marked genetic heterogeneity. The purpose of this article is to report the genetic findings in sporadic and familial CC patients. METHODS:Patients (n = 53) who were clinically diagnosed w...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Fan F,Luo Y,Wu J,Gao C,Liu X,Mei H,Zhou X

更新日期：2020-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glial heterotopias are rare, benign, congenital, midline, non-teratomatous extracranial glial tissue. They may masquerade as encephalocoele or dermoid cyst and mostly present in nose. Herein, we present an unusual case of glial heterotopia of the orbit with unilateral blindness. CASE PRESENTATION:A 6 year-o...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Sitaula R,Shrestha GB,Paudel N,Shrestha S,Shah DN

更新日期：2011-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a case of Meige's syndrome induced by an atypical antipsychotic (blonanserin) that presented with refractory dry eye disease. CASE PRESENTATION:A 37-year-old woman with a 6-month history of foreign body sensation in the eyes and difficulty in opening her eyes was treated at a local clinic for dry ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kim JE,Jung JW

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine morphological and functional results after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas tamponade due to macula-on and macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) during 6 months of the follow-up. METHODS:The study included 62 eyes that underwent successful PPV with SF6 t...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Borowicz D,Nowomiejska K,Nowakowska D,Brzozowska A,Toro MD,Avitabile T,Jünemann AG,Rejdak R

更新日期：2019-05-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To present a case report of a patient with a mixed choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) with an asymmetric response to ranibizumab diagnosed on optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTa). CASE PRESENTATION:A 61-year-old male was referred to our department in September 2017 due to decreased vision in hi...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Pencak M,Veith M

更新日期：2021-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate therapeutic outcomes of interferon alpha-2a (IFNα2a) treatment in patients with Behcet's disease who were refractory to immunosuppressive agents. METHODS:This retrospective case series reviewed the medical records of 5 patients with refractory Behcet uveitis from January 2011 to February 2017. I...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Lee JH,Lee CS,Lee SC

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) consists of polyps that potentially cause massive subretinal hemorrhage and their branching vascular network (BVN) of feeder vessels. Although conventional indocyanine green angiography (IA) has shown anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents and/or photody...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Iesato Y,Tanaka M,Murata M,Kitahara J,Hirano T,Kurenuma T,Yoshida N,Murata T

更新日期：2018-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Raised intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only causal risk factor for glaucoma that can be therapeutically manipulated to change the course of the disease process. Though Goldman applanation tonometry (GAT) is the "gold standard" for IOP measurement, readings of IOP with GAT are affected by central corneal th...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Gelaw Y

更新日期：2012-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' feedback is of great importance in health care policy decisions. The Consumer Quality Index Cataract Questionnaire (CQI Cataract) was used to measure patients' experiences with quality of care after a cataract operation. This study aims to evaluate the reliability and the dimensional structure of t...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Stubbe JH,Brouwer W,Delnoij DM

更新日期：2007-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few reports have described the ophthalmic complications that occur after maxillary orthognathic surgery. Since cases of decreased reflex tearing after maxillary orthognathic surgery are extremely rare, we describe 2 cases of loss of reflex tearing after maxillary orthognathic surgery. CASE PRESENTATION:Two ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kang S,Jang SY,Lee A,Jang JW

更新日期：2014-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary aim was to estimate the incidence of primary and secondary childhood glaucoma in Scotland over a 2-year period. The secondary aim was to gauge the confidence and experience of ophthalmologists in Scotland in managing these patients. METHODS:A 7 question electronic survey was distributed to all c...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Beck D,Galea M,Loo CY,Schmoll C,Burgess FR,Montgomery D,Tatham AJ

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00