Repertoire of free-living protozoa in contact lens solutions.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since the normative value of the retinal macular thickness is undocumented in the Middle East, the aim of this work is to assess the normative values of the macular thickness in healthy eyes in a Middle Eastern population and its relationship with age, sex, and laterality. METHODS:One hundred sixteen indivi...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： AlSaad MM,Shatarat AT,AlRyalat SAS

更新日期：2020-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the progress in vitreoretinal surgery and the importance of silicone oil as an adjunct for the treatment of complex forms of retinal detachment, controversy still surrounds the issue of selecting the proper oil viscosity for clinical use. Herein, we evaluate the outcomes of retinal detachment (RD) su...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Soheilian M,Mazareei M,Mohammadpour M,Rahmani B

更新日期：2006-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the dynamic changes of hyperreflective foci (HF) in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients during the intravitreal Conbercept treatment in China. METHODS:DME Patients receiving intravitreal Conbercept (IVC) injections during the year 2016-2017 were retrospectively investigated. Thirteen patients ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liu S,Wang D,Chen F,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report the prevalence of ocular abnormalities and investigate visual acuity in a large cohort of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients in Western China. METHODS:The medical records and ophthalmic examination reports of 2127 eyes of 1065 RP patients at one eye hospital were retrospectively reviewed to determ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Tan L,Long Y,Li Z,Ying X,Ren J,Sun C,Meng X,Li S

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgeons may be unaware of the ability of plant toxins to cause corneal damage. Therefore, corneal damage following intraocular surgery due to plant toxins may be misdiagnosed as postoperative infection. CASE PRESENTATION:A 74-year-old man presented with hyperemia and reduced visual acuity in both eyes 6 we...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Matsuura K,Hatta S,Terasaka Y,Inoue Y

更新日期：2017-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the clinical relevance of two different preservative formulations, we compared 1-year incidence rates of additional coding of dry eye, ocular infection, or ocular surface disease (either dry eye or ocular infection) in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension patients newly treated with lat...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Schwartz GF,Kotak S,Mardekian J,Fain JM

更新日期：2011-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cavernous carotid aneurysm (CCA) represents 2-9% of all intracranial aneurysms and 15% of internal carotid artery (ICA) aneurysms; additionally, giant aneurysms are those aneurysms that are > 25 mm in size. Bilateral CCAs account for 11-29% of patients and are commonly associated with structural weaknesses i...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Vanikieti K,Poonyathalang A,Jindahra P,Cheecharoen P,Chokthaweesak W

更新日期：2018-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sclopetaria is a rare ophthalmic finding in trauma CASE PRESENTATION:This is a report of a patient who developed macular holes from sclopetaria induced by indirect trauma. A 22-year-old male, suffered a gunshot wound that passed behind his eyes, resulting in bilateral macular hole formation CONCLUSION:To o...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kunjukunju N,Navarro A,Oliver S,Olson J,Patel C,Garcia G,Mandava N,Quiroz-Mercado H

更新日期：2010-03-19 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: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:Retinal tears complicating the course of a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) may be unique or multiple, and when multiple they may occur simultaneously or subsequently at different moments in the evolution of a PVD. The purpose of our study was to analyze the prevalence of subsequent retinal tears (SRT) in...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Crim N,Esposito E,Monti R,Correa LJ,Serra HM,Urrets-Zavalia JA

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ocular hypotony results in an increased break down of the blood-aqueous barrier and an increase in inflammatory mediator release. We postulate that this release may lead to an increased risk of trabeculectomy failure through increased bleb scarring. This study was designed to try to address the question if h...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Benson SE,Mandal K,Bunce CV,Fraser SG

更新日期：2005-04-05 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:Characterization of the neuro-glial profile of cells growing out of human idiopathic epiretinal membranes (iERMs) and testing their proliferative and pluripotent properties ex vivo is needed to better understand the pathogenesis of their formation. METHODS:iERMs obtained during uneventful vitrectomies were ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Andjelić S,Lumi X,Yan X,Graw J,Moe MC,Facskó A,Hawlina M,Petrovski G

更新日期：2014-12-23 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 report a case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) exhibiting the appearance of scintillating particles presumed to be crystallin inside the intravitreal cavity after laser photocoagulation. CASE PRESENTATION:A 56-year-old male patient presented at our outpatient clinic after becoming aware of dec...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kohmoto R,Kobayashi T,Sato T,Kimura D,Fukumoto M,Tajiri K,Kida T,Ikeda T

更新日期：2017-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the mechanism of dry eye disease is not clearly understood, it is certain that inflammation and the immune response play a major role in determining the health of the ocular surface in dry eye patients. Accurate ocular surface characterization during the early stages of dry eye disease is critical for success...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Na KS,Hwang KY,Lee HS,Chung SH,Mok JW,Joo CK

更新日期：2015-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) is a type of strabismus characterized by a sudden onset of large angle esotropia with diplopia, which often occurs in children after infancy, teenagers, and young adolescents. However, studies on the surgical outcomes of only adults are rare. The purpose of this artic...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kim DH,Noh HJ

更新日期：2021-01-18 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:To study the therapeutic effect of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMSC) against retinal neovascularization and to compare with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy. METHODS:Neonatal C57BL/6 mice were exposed in hyperoxygen and returned to room air to develop oxygen-induced ret...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Xu W,Cheng W,Cui X,Xu G

更新日期：2020-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:More than 3 million cataract extractions are undertaken in India annually. Almost 60% of these operations are intracapsular Cataract Extractions. The subsequent optical correction is provided by aphakic spectacles. The aim of this study is to assess visual outcome and perceived benefits of post-operative use of...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Gupta SK,Murthy GV,Sharma N

更新日期：2003-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of preservatives of antiglaucoma medications on corneal surface and tear function have been widely shown in literature; it's not the same as regards the active compounds themselves. The purpose of our study was to compare Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) signs and symptoms of Tafluprost 0.0015% versu...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rolle T,Spinetta R,Nuzzi R

更新日期：2017-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report the successful treatment of ocular toxoplasmosis and present the use of multimodal imaging to describe the changes in ocular toxoplasmic lesions subsequent to treatment. CASE PRESENTATION:A 73-year-old female visited the clinic with decreased visual acuity in the left eye. Fundus examination showe...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Park JH,Lee SY,Lee EK

更新日期：2019-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is one of the most common eye infections worldwide. The analysis of clinical manifestations in different age groups help better know the disease. This study aims to provide more detailed analysis of 272 cases of EKC in 8 years, describe the differences of the clinical feat...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Hou W,Sun X,Feng J,Zhang Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC) has been previously reported as an infrequent complication of pregnancy that usually resolves spontaneously after delivery, with minimal or no sequel. We report a case of a severe form of CSC in an uncomplicated pregnancy with extensive subfoveal exudates and severe per...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Maggio E,Polito A,Freno MC,Pertile G

更新日期：2015-12-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adenovirus (Ad), associated with significant morbidity, has no topical treatment. A leading CTC compound (CTC-96), a Co(III) chelate, was found to have potent in vitro and in vivo antiviral efficacy against herpes viruses. In this study CTC-96 is being tested for possible anti-Adenovirus activity. METHODS:T...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Epstein SP,Pashinsky YY,Gershon D,Winicov I,Srivilasa C,Kristic KJ,Asbell PA

更新日期：2006-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the efficacy, complications, and clinical characteristics, including the ocular toxicity, of intravitreal melphalan(IVM) treatment for vitreous seeding in Chinese retinoblastoma patients. METHODS:This was a retrospective, non-comparative analysis including 30 consecutive eyes of 23 patients with...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Xue K,Ren H,Meng F,Zhang R,Qian J

更新日期：2019-02-26 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:Highly aggressive Burkitt lymphoma (BL) with rapidly progressive painful proptosis of the right eye is rarely encountered. CASE PRESENTATION:A 31-year-old Caucasian female presented with rapidly progressive painful proptosis of the right eye and poor visual acuity. Diagnostic Computer tomography, magnetic r...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Alexander C,George C,Tinatin J,Maia S,Maia M,Mitrofanis P

更新日期：2014-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of ranibizumab in the treatment of diabetic macular edema has been proven with large clinical trials. For bevacizumab only two clinical trials have been published and a head-to-head comparison is lacking to date. However, if proved non-inferior to ranibizumab, use of the off-label bevacizum...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Schauwvlieghe AM,Dijkman G,Hooymans JM,Verbraak FD,Hoyng CB,Dijkgraaf MG,Van Leeuwen R,Vingerling JR,Moll AC,Schlingemann RO

更新日期：2015-07-07 00:00:00