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PURPOSE:To investigate the pre-operative conjunctival flora in patients undergoing cataract surgery with major local and/or systemic risk factors for developing post-operative infection. METHODS:A total of 83 patients underwent bacterial culture and sensitivity testing of conjunctival swabs obtained from both eyes because of local risk factors at the pre-operative visit (i.e. chronic blepharitis, conjunctivitis, or lacrimal system disease), and/or systemic risk factors (i.e. autoimmune or skin disorders) for developing post-operative infection. If the swab was found positive, an antimicrobial susceptibility test was performed, and a specific antibiotic therapy was administered. Surgery was performed when a repeat conjunctival swab (after antibiotic treatment) showed negative cultures. RESULTS:Cultures were found positive in 25.3% of patients. Staphylococcus aureus (18%) and Staphylococcus epidermidis (15%) were the most frequently isolated microorganisms. Gram-negative bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, were present in nine cases (8%). CONCLUSION:Present results showed a low rate of swab positivity compared to previous published data, and slightly different microbial flora. The differences observed may be caused by geographical factors and/or to the specific characteristics of the subgroup of studied patients. Considering that the surface microbial flora is one of the major causes of endophthalmitis, this information may be useful in selecting antibacterial regimens to prevent serious ocular infections, and restrain the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance.
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Eur J Ophthalmoljournal_title
European journal of ophthalmologyauthors
Bruttini C,Pallone C,Verticchio Vercellin A,Acerbi G,Baschetti S,Bruttini P,Riva I,Quaranta Ldoi
10.1177/1120672120934991subject
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2020-06-19 00:00:00pages
1120672120934991eissn
1120-6721issn
1724-6016pub_type
杂志文章abstract::The risk factors for intraoperative and early postoperative complications were evaluated in 351 consecutive cataract operations at the Oulu University Hospital in 1990. Bleeding into the anterior chamber during the operation was recorded in 8.6%, zonular rupture in 6.6%, posterior capsular rupture in 5.4% and vitreous...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1994-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate the usefulness of non-mydriatic fundus camera (NMFu-camera) and frequency doubling perimeter (FDP) for detecting glaucoma in a general population. METHODS:This prospective observational multicenter study consisted in screening for glaucoma in the populations of three Belgian cities. Intraocular pre...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi:10.1177/112067210401400505
更新日期:2004-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The imaging quality provided by a piggyback integrated by a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) + a bifocal IOL of zero power and +3.75 diopters of addition is compared with the optics quality of a simple multifocal IOL of the same power and addition. METHODS:The imaging quality was evaluated by determining the m...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/112067211002000109
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Management of Graves' ophthalmopathy remains challenging. Over the last decade, previous studies have shown promising results for Rituximab in the treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy. We present the response of 14 individuals with active moderate-to-severe Graves' ophthalmopathy to Rituximab, representing one o...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672119845224
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1177/112067210301300202
更新日期:2003-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Scleral buckling (SB) has been the first technique to repair a retinal detachment (RD) and it is still largely in use. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is currently the most common technique, being more versatile and easier to approach. Here we report on a new SB variant, modified by using some of the latest te...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672120945091
更新日期:2020-07-22 00:00:00
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journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672119855845
更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The convergence excess esotropia (CEET) is defined when near esotropia is greater than the distance by at least 10 PD while the eye is corrected with the full cycloplegic refraction. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a modified technique of Y- split recession of the medial rectus muscles on...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672120965494
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journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/EJO.2008.2546
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To examine the association between Lp(a) concentrations and the severity of retinopathy in 22 younger-onset and 48 older-onset diabetic subjects from the Wisconsin Epidemiologic Study of Diabetic Retinopathy (WESDR), a population-based study of diabetic retinopathy. METHODS:We used a subset of the WESDR popula...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1995-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672119876824
更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a case of bilateral complete avulsion of the globes following maxillofacial trauma. METHODS:A 23-year-old man with bilateral complete globe avulsion following a maxillofacial trauma. Both globes were luxated out of the orbit and suspended on the skin of the upper lid...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/112067210501500119
更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Diseases of the optic nerve head involving changes in blood flow are common. However, the pathophysiology is not always fully understood. Several non-invasive methods for measuring optic nerve head blood flow are available, but currently no gold standard has been established. Methods for measuring blood flow in optic ...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1177/1120672119858891
更新日期:2020-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To describe a rare presentation of pituitary apoplexy as unilateral abducens nerve palsy demonstrating the various presentations of the condition. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 48-year-old man presented with isolated right abducens nerve palsy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large pituitary macroadenoma...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/112067211002000136
更新日期:2010-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:PURPOSE. To report a case of scleral dislocation mimicking glaucoma progression. METHODS:Interventional case report. RESULTS:A 71-year-old man was referred for glaucoma surgery in his right eye because of perimetry defect progression and uncontrolled intraocular pressure despite maximal medical therapy. A ...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000165
更新日期:2013-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE::To evaluate the use of intraocular injection of triamcinolone acetonide in pediatric cataract surgery with or without intraocular lens implantation as a vitreous dye to ensure a complete anterior vitrectomy and evaluate its effect on postoperative ocular inflammation, infection, posterior capsule opacification...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi:10.1177/1120672117754168
更新日期:2018-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2005-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate central macular thickness (CMT) after cataract surgery in selected groups of patients. METHODS:The study comprised 4 groups-patients with epiretinal membrane, patients with high myopia, patients with diabetes without retinopathy, and healthy subjects-who underwent phacoemulsification and intraocu...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000280
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To describe our clinical experience with the efficacy and safety of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation as a treatment for glaucoma. METHODS:In this retrospective case series, we reviewed the charts of 95 consecutive patients with various glaucoma subtypes who underwent micropulse transscleral cyclop...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672119839303
更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To analyze results of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) in treatment of corneal ulceration after severe chemical and thermal injuries. METHODS:Analysis of 55 AMT in 53 patients (53 eyes) with corneal ulceration and limbal deficiency 180-360° of the limbus after grade 4-6 (Dua classification, 2001) chemic...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000243
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To assess whether a screening method based on transcranial Doppler (TCD) examination could detect signs of brain hemodynamic impairment in non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients with retinal microangiopathy of varying severity, asymptomatic for cerebrovascular diseases. METHODS:We studied 86 patients stratifi...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1997-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:During the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some ophthalmologists across the United Kingdom (UK) have been redeployed to areas of need across the National Health Service (NHS). This survey was performed to assess aspects of this process including training & education, tasks expected, availability of ...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672120953339
更新日期:2020-08-27 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is recognized as the most common cause of isolated blindness in young men. The current study was designed to test whether LHON as a mitochondrial disease is associated with vascular functional alterations characterized by aortic elastic properties during echocardiography...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/112067210801800225
更新日期:2008-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate diabetic retinopathy (DR) prevalence and risk factors, and the effectiveness of nonmydriatic fundus camera as a screening tool for the detection of DR, in a safety net hospital. METHODS:This was a retrospective, population-based, cross-sectional study. Diabetic patients, referred by their primary c...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000515
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Riboflavin UVA (collagen crosslinking [CXL]) treatment for keratoconus is a method for stabilizing or improving corneal properties. Our aim was to evaluate changes in corneal topography indices after CXL. METHODS:A total of 38 eyes of 25 patients (mean age 29.36 ± 9.7 years) were treated with CXL technique...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000249
更新日期:2013-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Anthrax is a rare infection transmitted to humans from animals or animal products. In cutaneous anthrax it may produce lesions of the eyelids which can lead to cicatricial ectropion. METHODS:We examined three women and five men with anthrax of the eyelids. Intravenous penicillin G was used alone as therapy. R...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/112067210101100212
更新日期:2001-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate changes in symptoms and tear film characteristics in young computer users. METHODS:Fifty-one computer users and 26 controls were evaluated at the beginning and the end of the working day. Subjects with ocular or systemic disease, history of ocular surgery, use of contact lenses or glasses with anti...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000525
更新日期:2015-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To evaluate the intermediate-term efficacy and safety of micropulsed diode laser cyclophotocoagulation in recurrent pediatric glaucoma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A prospective interventional study included children <16 years old diagnosed with recurrent glaucoma, attending Mansoura University, during the period fro...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672119858226
更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:To emphasize the demographic and occupational characteristics of ophthalmologists primarily involved in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) care and to ascertain their practices and preferences. METHODS:A questionnaire was sent to all Turkish ophthalmologists known to be primarily involved in ROP. They were asked...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.5301/ejo.5000272
更新日期:2013-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:To describe the impact that social media usage has on a group of retina specialists. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An anonymous online survey was sent to members of the Young Retina Forum who use the social media platform - Telegram. RESULTS:Of a total of 178 members, 100 responded (87 men and 13 wom...
journal_title:European journal of ophthalmology
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1177/1120672119832186
更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00