Atypical retinal pigment epithelial defects with retained photoreceptor layers: a so far disregarded finding in age related macular degeneration.

abstract：BACKGROUND:To describe the spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) findings of a patient who developed pigmentary retinopathy following high-dose deferoxamine administration. CASE PRESENTATION:A 34-year-old man with thalassemia major complained of nyctalopia and decreased vision following high-dose intra...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Wu CH,Yang CP,Lai CC,Wu WC,Chen YH

更新日期：2014-07-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fungal keratitis is difficult to treat that can result in corneal blindness requiring penetrating keratoplasty and in fungal endothalmitis. We report a case of fungal keratitis and onychomycosis simultaneously infected by Trichophyton. CASE PRESENTATION:A 77-year old male presented with ocular pain, conjunc...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Jin KW,Jeon HS,Hyon JY,Wee WR,Suh W,Shin YJ

更新日期：2014-07-11 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：PURPOSE:To report a case of atypical herpes simplex keratitis initially diagnosed as bacterial keratitis, in a contact lens wearer. RESULTS:Case report of an 18-year-old woman using contact lenses who presented with pain, redness and gradual decrease in vision in the right eye. Examination revealed a paracentral large...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Athmanathan S,Pranesh VM,Pasricha G,Garg P,Vemuganti GK,Sharma S

更新日期：2001-01-01 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: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:We report the enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) characteristics and variations in a patient with subretinal fluid secondary to a carotid cavernous fistula. CASE PRESENTATION:A 59-year-old man presented with blurred vision in his right eye. Venous congestion of the epiescleral and...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rey A,Castillo L,Dyrda A,Maseras X,Jürgens I

更新日期：2016-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study is to investigate risk factors for future falls in subject with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). METHODS:All participants answered the following question at their baseline ophthalmic examination: Have you had any falls in the last year? (Yes/No). All study participants answered the s...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Adachi S,Yuki K,Awano-Tanabe S,Ono T,Murata H,Asaoka R,Tsubota K

更新日期：2017-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the effectiveness of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) and intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) in actual practice for treating patients with retinal diseases in Thailand. METHODS:A prospective, multi-centre, observational study was conducted among eight hospitals in their ophthalmology outpatient depart...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kumluang S,Ingsrisawang L,Sangroongruangsri S,Chaikledkaew U,Ratanapakorn T,Ruamviboonsuk P,Taweebanjongsin W,Choovuthayakorn J,Thoongsuwan S,Hanutsaha P,Kulvichit K,Ratanapojnard T,Wongsawad W,Leelahavarong P,Teerawattananon

更新日期：2019-03-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combined branch retinal artery and central retinal vein occlusion is a rare condition that has been infrequently reported. This case report, aside from reporting the above-mentioned condition, highlights the importance of performing spectral domain optical coherence tomography in establishing a complete diag...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Karapetyan A,Ouyang P,Tang LS,Zeng J,Ying MD

更新日期：2014-07-12 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to compare superior and temporal clear corneal incisions of uneventful phacoemulsification and in-the-bag intraocular lens implantation on intraocular pressure control and the bleb morphology in eyes that have undergone previous successful trabeculectomy. METHODS:In this Prospectiv...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Anbar M,Ammar H

更新日期：2017-06-26 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:Artificial iris anterior chamber implants were originally developed for therapeutic purposes but have been used recently for the cosmetic alteration of eye colour. There is a growing body of evidence surrounding their associated risks. We report a case presenting with complications secondary to bilateral New...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Shweikh Y,Ameen S,Mearza A

更新日期：2015-08-08 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:Cataract surgery in diabetics is more technically challenging due to a number of factors including poor intraoperative pupil dilation and a higher risk of vision threatening complications. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of an intracameral combination of 2 mydriatics and 1 anesthetic (ICMA, Mydr...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Labetoulle M,Behndig A,Tassignon MJ,Nuijts R,Mencucci R,Güell JL,Pleyer U,Szaflik J,Rosen P,Bérard A,Chiambaretta F,Cochener-Lamard B,Intracameral Mydrane (ICMA), Ethics Group.

更新日期：2020-03-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A cyclodialysis cleft often leads to direct communication between the anterior chamber and the suprachoroidal space. It is a rare condition that is encountered with blunt trauma, and less commonly, after surgery. Hypotony is the major sequelae that may lead to hypotonous maculopathy, optic disc edema, cornea...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bair H,Lin CJ,Lai CT,Hsia NY,Tsai YY

更新日期：2020-03-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Iridoschisis is a rare condition that is characterized by the separation of the iris stroma into layers, with portions of the anterior layer floating freely in the aqueous humour. Here, we report three cases of iridoschisis that were complicated by either a cataract or glaucoma. Based on these cases, we spec...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Chen Y,Qian Y,Lu P

更新日期：2017-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classification of optical coherence tomography (OCT) images can be achieved with high accuracy using classical convolution neural networks (CNN), a commonly used deep learning network for computer-aided diagnosis. Classical CNN has often been criticized for suppressing positional relations in a pooling layer...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Tsuji T,Hirose Y,Fujimori K,Hirose T,Oyama A,Saikawa Y,Mimura T,Shiraishi K,Kobayashi T,Mizota A,Kotoku J

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the most common causes of childhood blindness worldwide. Comparisons of anti-VEGF and laser treatments in ROP are relatively lacking, and the data are scattered and limited. The objective of this meta-analysis is to compare the efficacy of both treatments in type-1 ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Li Z,Zhang Y,Liao Y,Zeng R,Zeng P,Lan Y

更新日期：2018-01-30 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:Previous techniques resulted with low rates of successful fusion after the surgeries and high necessity of additional surgeries in the treatment of thyroid orbitopathy related strabismus. In this study, reviewing the results of our patients who had surgical correction with relaxed muscle positioning techniqu...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Sarici AM,Mergen B,Oguz V,Dogan C

更新日期：2018-11-23 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:While pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) has become the third most commonly performed surgery in the world, it can also induce multiple post complications easily. Among them, cataract progression is the most frequent one that can lead to blindness eventually. METHODS:To understand the underlying mechanisms of post...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ji Y,Rong X,Lu Y

更新日期：2018-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the long-term outcomes of Argon laser photocoagulation compared to surgical direct cyclopexy in small-size cyclodialysis cleft patients. METHODS:This is a retrospective study. Small-size cyclodialysis cleft patients who underwent Argon laser photocoagulation and surgical direct cyclopexy were re...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Han JC,Kwun YK,Cho SH,Kee C

更新日期：2015-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the expression and significance of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1(mTORC1) in diabetic retinopathy (DR), and to find new targets and new methods for the treatment of DR. METHODS:A DR rat model was prepared by general feeding combined with intraperitoneal injection of 10% streptozoto...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liu Y,Zheng Y,Zhou Y,Liu Y,Xie M,Meng W,An M

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgery for trichiasis is one of the pillars of the World Health Organization's strategy for global elimination of trachoma as a public health problem. A high incidence of post-operative trichiasis or other poor surgical outcomes could jeopardize these efforts. In this review, we aimed to summarize the repor...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Mwangi G,Courtright P,Solomon AW

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to prove the relationship between the intraocular straylight level and diabetic retinopathy (DR) according to disease severity. Also, we aimed to evaluate whether diabetes mellitus (DM) per se could be a risk factor of increased intraocular straylight although we did not rely on a d...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Hwang HB,Yim HB,Chung SK

更新日期：2015-10-13 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:This is a case of spontaneous toric implantable collamer lens (TICL) rotation that occurred twice in the left eye of a patient. CASE PRESENTATION:A 24-year-old gentleman received TICL implantation for treatment of myopic astigmatism encountered with spontaneous rotation of approximately 90° from its origina...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Chen Q,Zeng Q,Wang Z,Pan C,Lei X,Tan W

更新日期：2020-08-28 00:00:00