Clinical Profile of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus in a South Indian Patient Population.

abstract：:Purpose: The role of HIV infection in exogenous and endogenous endophthalmitis has not been clarified. We aim to assess the potential role of HIV as a risk factor or a poor prognostic feature in this sight-threatening condition. Methods: Literature review. Review of evidence: Evidence for endophthalmitis in HIV patien...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Tsirouki T,Steffen J,Dastiridou A,Praidou A,Androudi S

更新日期：2020-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of orbital sarcoidosis manifesting with enophthalmos. METHODS:A 60-year-old woman presented with right enophthalmos. She had a palpable mass in her anterior orbit inferiorly. She underwent a complete ophthalmic evaluation, magnetic resonance imaging, and histopathologic examination. RESULTS...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Attia S,Zaouali S,Jeguirim H,Njim L,Kriaa S,Yahia SB,Khairallah M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe an unusual manifestation of sarcoidosis as a large tumor of the iris and ciliary body without any other involvement of the body. METHODS:We describe a 20-year-old female presenting with a granulomatous tumor of the right iris and ciliary body and concomitant uveitis. RESULTS:Extensive ocular and s...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Maca SM,Firbas U,Hauff W,Zettinig G,Horvat R,Barisani-Asenbauer T

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report 2 cases of branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) associated with Behçet disease (BD). DESIGN:Small case series. METHODS:Review of two patients' charts, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomography (OCT). RESULTS:The authors report two young patients, diagnosed with BD, who developed d...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Yahia SB,Kahloun R,Jelliti B,Khairallah M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of nested polymerase chain reaction (nPCR) using primers targeting B1 gene of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) with Witmer Desmonts coefficient (WDC) technique in intraocular fluids of clinically suspected toxoplasma retino choroiditis (TRC) patients. MATERIALS ...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Mahalakshmi B,Therese KL,Madhavan HN,Biswas J

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine 2 cases of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, occuring in 2 immunocompentent adult patients. METHODS:Case selection and literature review. RESULTS:Both patients cited significantly decreased vision despite systemic, topical, and/or local corticosteroid use. Neither patie...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Radwan A,Metzinger JL,Hinkle DM,Foster CS

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the demographic and clinical profiles of uveitis patients seen at secondary and tertiary care centers in Turkey. METHODS:A nationwide web-based registry of patients with uveitis was initiated in November 2008. We analyzed data from a single baseline registry-enrollment visit. RESULTS:In 33 centers...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Yalçındağ FN,Özdal PC,Özyazgan Y,Batıoğlu F,Tugal-Tutkun I,BUST Study Group.

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the clinical course, treatment response, and prognosis of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis following cataract extraction. METHODS:The clinical records of six cases of S. maltophilia endophthalmitis after cataract extraction were retrospectively reviewed. Data were collected for surgical c...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Karakurt A,Abdik O,Sengün A,Karadağ R,Saricaoğlu S,Sarikatipoğlu HY,Hasiripi H

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe scleral changes in chronic VKH. METHODS:Medical records of patients with chronic VKH were retrospectively reviewed. Change of scleral architecture was defined as progressive posterior bowing on OCT, axial length elongation, and/or increased myopia more than -1.0 D, not explicable by other etiologie...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Harada Y,Bhat P,Munk MR,Goldstein DA

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present the clinical characteristics of patients with anterior uveitis who had evidence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection on polymerase chain reaction PCR-based assays for viral DNA in aqueous samples. METHODS:This was a retrospective observational case series of 16 patients with CMV infection on qualitati...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Woo JH,Lim WK,Ho SL,Teoh SC

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a rare case of intermediate uveitis following rubella infection in pregnancy. DESIGN:Case report. METHODS:A 35-year-old pregnant woman, at 24 weeks of gestation, presented with sudden floaters and blurring of vision of the left eye. Ocular examination revealed vitritis 1-2+ with no retinal involveme...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Thirupathy A,Tajunisah I

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors investigated 32 human corneal buttons of patients suffering from severe eye burns. The keratoplasties were performed in different periods after the burn and collected within five years. Grafts were followed-up until they failed because of ulceration or until rehabilitating keratoplasties were performed. Ea...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Becker J,Salla S,Redbrake C,Schrage NF,Reim M

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the value of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography ((18)F-FDG PET) in patients with unexplained chronic uveitis. METHODS:Retrospective review of 19 (18)F-FDG PET scans. All patients had normal chest CT. In the final analysis, the authors used criteria similar to the criteria of ...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Seve P,Billotey C,Janier M,Grange JD,Broussolle C,Kodjikian L

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An HLA-DQ1 association has been suspected in patients who develop Propionibacterium acnes endophthalmitis following cataract surgery. New techniques exist which may help to define this association. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with culture-proven P. acnes endophthalmitis following cataract surgery were HL...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Davis JL,Winward KR,Lonardo EC,Nussenblatt RB,Meisler DM,Lee TD

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE) is an acquired inflammatory disorder affecting the retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid of healthy adults. APMPPE has been reported to occur after diverse infectious diseases, suggesting a possible immune disorder. The primary site of...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Borruat FX,Piguet B,Herbort CP

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The authors report a case of a 60-year-old Caucasian male with a background of treated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) with secondary hypogammaglobulinaemia present with toxoplasma chorioretinitis and negative serum toxoplasma serology on presentation and on subsequent reactivation. METHODS:Retrospective c...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Rajput R,Denniston AK,Murray PI

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate corneal parameters of scleroderma (SC) patients by Pentacam-HR. METHODS:Twenty-two eyes of 22 SC patients and 33 eyes of 33 control subjects were enrolled. All participants underwent Pentacam (Pentacam-HR, Oculus, Germany) evaluation. Both SC and control groups were divided into two subgroups as dr...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Şahin M,Yüksel H,Şahin A,Cingü AK,Türkcü FM,Kaya S,Yazmalar L,Batmaz İ

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To report the ocular and systemic features in patients with definite and presumed sarcoidosis presenting to a tertiary referral eye center in south India. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospective observational case series. Records of 51 patients with diagnosis of sarcoidosis were retrieved. A complete ophthalmic evalua...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Babu K,Kini R,Mehta R,Abraham MP,Subbakrishna DK,Murthy KR

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the pre-cyclosporin therapy era, BenEzra and Cohen(1) reported an appalling visual prognosis of patients with Behçet's disease, with 74% of eyes losing useful vision six to ten years after diagnosis. This experience was in a population largely of Mediterranean origin and it has been suggested that different ethnic ...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Towler HM,Lightman S

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the incidence of bacterial contamination of needles used for intravitreal injections. METHODS:Patients undergoing intravitreal injections were enrolled prospectively. No pre-injection antibiotics were administered. Following povidone-iodine irrigation, conjunctival cultures were taken and the inje...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Stewart JM,Srivastava SK,Fung AE,Mahmoud TH,Telander DG,Hariprasad SM,Ober MD,Mruthyunjaya P

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of tachykinins on prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)-induced intraocular inflammation were investigated. PGE2 (0.01% or 0.1%) instillation induced iridal hyperemia and protein leakage into the aqueous humor in rabbits, but caused minimal miosis. Intravitreally injected substance P (SP) or neurokinin A (NKA), on the o...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Tsuji F,Hamada M,Shirasawa E

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the treatment and follow-up of a linear epithelial keratitis with a horseshoe pattern. METHODS:A 21-year-old Turkish soldier, who presented with epithelial keratitis with a horseshoe pattern that did not respond to immunosuppressive and multiple anti-microbial treatment, was studied clinically. RESU...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Erdem U,Hurmeric V,Muftuoglu O,Kerimoglu H

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onchocercal keratitis (river blindness) is one of the leading worldwide causes of blindness. Light microscopic analysis of human specimens and corneal tissue from experimental models has implicated the eosinophil as an important cell in the inflammatory response. Our previous studies in experimental murine onchocercal...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Bardenstein DS,Lass JH,Kazura JW,Pearlman E

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the safety of pharmaceutically compounded syringes for intravitreal administration of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) drugs. METHODS:Single center, retrospective chart review. From 2015 to 2019, Oslo University Hospital, Norway gradually implemented pharmaceutical compounding...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Blom K,Bragadóttir R,Sivertsen MS,Moe MC,Jørstad ØK

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To examine the effectiveness of prolonged oral acyclovir treatment in patients with acute retinal necrosis (ARN). METHODS:Fifty-five ARN patients (62 eyes) who had been treated with short-term or long-term oral acyclovir were identified in this retrospective study: one group treated with prolonged oral acyc...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Jeon S,Kakizaki H,Lee WK,Jee D

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate multifocal evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) patients with and without overlapping multifocal choroiditis (MFC). METHODS:Thirty-four patients diagnosed between November 2008 and August 2018 at 2 hospitals were retrospectively reviewed. Multimodal imaging including optical coherence tomography a...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Kang HG,Kim TY,Kim M,Byeon SH,Kim SS,Koh HJ,Lee SC,Lee CS

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the incidence and risk factors of secondary glaucoma among uveitis patients. METHODS:Retrospective review of medical records of 642 patients (1220 eyes). RESULTS:Glaucoma was diagnosed in 169 (13.9%) eyes and was most common in eyes with anterior uveitis (19.1%) (p < 0.001). HLA-B27-positive an...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Al Rubaie K,Al Dhahri H,Al Fawaz A,Hemachandran S,Mousa A,Mohamed AG,Al-Obeidan SA,Abu El-Asrar AM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To show the current status of multimodal imaging and its role in supporting an early diagnosis of sympathetic ophthalmia. METHODS:The diagnosis is mainly clinical supported with ancillary investigations; mainly fluorescein angiography and others, including indocyanine angiography optical coherence tomography (...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Mahajan S,Invernizzi A,Agrawal R,Biswas J,Rao NA,Gupta V

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for macular edema in uveitis. METHODS:In total, 44 patients with uveitis and macular edema underwent OCT. Data obtained were correlated with anatomic type, duration of uveitis, and visual acuity (VA). RESULTS:Both cystoid macular edema (CME) and diffuse macul...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Iannetti L,Accorinti M,Liverani M,Caggiano C,Abdulaziz R,Pivetti-Pezzi P

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: The purpose of the article is to describe a novel case of idiopathic central nervous system inflammatory disease with bilateral human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27-positive anterior uveitis. Methods/Results: A 15-year-old African American boy with bilateral HLA-B27-positive anterior uveitis controlled with topi...

journal_title：Ocular immunology and inflammation

authors： Crowell EL,Pfeiffer ML,Kamdar AA,Koenig MK,Wittenberg SE,Supsupin EP,Adesina OO

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00