Comparison of efficacy between anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and laser treatment in Type-1 and threshold retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

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:Retinal dystrophies display a considerably wide range of phenotypic variability, which can make diagnosis and clinical staging difficult. The aim of the study is to analyze the contribution of retro-mode imaging (RMI) and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) to the characterization of retinal dystrophies. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Maurizio BP,Pierluigi I,Stelios K,Stefano V,Marialucia C,Ilaria Z,Francesco B

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the most effective route of administration of corticosteroids in the treatment of ocular surface disease, by characterizing the difference between oral prednisolone and topical dexamethasone administration using an animal model. METHODS:Pharmacokinetic analyses determined the corticosteroid con...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Araki-Sasaki K,Katsuta O,Mano H,Nagano T,Nakamura M

更新日期：2016-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physical cooling of the eye surface relieves ocular discomfort, but translating this event to drug treatment of dry eye discomfort not been studied. Here, we synthesized a water-soluble TRPM8 receptor agonist called cryosim-3 (C3, 1-diisopropylphosphorylnonane) which selectively activates TRPM8 (linked to co...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Yang JM,Li F,Liu Q,Rüedi M,Wei ET,Lentsman M,Lee HS,Choi W,Kim SJ,Yoon KC

更新日期：2017-06-26 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: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:To evaluate the structural changes associated with visual acuity (VA) in patients with idiopathic macular telangiectasia (MT) type 1 using multimodal imaging modalities. METHODS:A retrospective study of 14 patients with MT type 1 and of 10 eyes from 10 healthy individuals as age-matched controls was conduct...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Guo J,Tang W,Ye X,Wu H,Xu G,Liu W,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We explore and compare the advantages and disadvantages of different operating methods for a peripheral iridectomy (PI) for phakic posterior chamber implantable contact lens (ICL) implantation in patients with dark-brown irides. METHODS:Forty-six patients completed this prospective comparative study. Neodym...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Wu Y,Han F,Quan Y,Jiang W,Zhang H,Luo T

更新日期：2016-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the interocular differences in the peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL), peripapillary choroidal thickness (PCT) and subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) in healthy adults with isometropia, using enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI SD-OCT)...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Yang M,Wang W,Xu Q,Tan S,Wei S

更新日期：2016-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic macular edema (DME) can be treated with different alternatives, among them Dexamethasone intravitreal implant 0.7 mg (DEX 0.7) has demonstrated that may improve both central macular thickness (CMT) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the intravitreal d...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Castro-Navarro V,Cervera-Taulet E,Navarro-Palop C,Monferrer-Adsuara C,Hernández-Bel L,Montero-Hernández J

更新日期：2019-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the efficacy of phacoemulsification (PKE) combined with nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) with mitomycin C (MMC) versus XEN® gel stent with MMC. METHODS:In this nonrandomized, retrospective, comparative, single-center pilot study, 105 consecutive eyes of 75 patients with uncontrolled primary...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Theillac V,Blumen-Ohana E,Akesbi J,Hamard P,Sellam A,Brasnu E,Baudouin C,Labbe A,Nordmann JP

更新日期：2020-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Refractive errors, strabismus, nystagmus, amblyopia, and cortical visual impairment are observed in 50 to 90 % of patients with cerebral palsy. Ocular abnormalities are known to differ according to cerebral palsy type, and spastic type has been reported to be more likely to be associated with ocular defects ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Park MJ,Yoo YJ,Chung CY,Hwang JM

更新日期：2016-11-08 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:The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in corneal epithelial thickness along the principle meridians of astigmatic corneas after six months of overnight spherical myopic orthokeratology (OK) lens wear. METHODS:This is a prospective study. Fifty-seven subjects with up to 1.50 diopters (D) of co...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Zhou J,Xue F,Zhou X,Naidu RK,Qian Y

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate machine learning methods, ranging from simpler interpretable techniques to complex (non-linear) "black-box" approaches, for automated diagnosis of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). METHODS:Data from healthy subjects and patients diagnosed with AMD or other retinal diseases were collecte...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Fraccaro P,Nicolo M,Bonetto M,Giacomini M,Weller P,Traverso CE,Prosperi M,OSullivan D

更新日期：2015-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Silicone oil tamponade is more frequently reserved for cases of complex retinal detachment. We describe the effects of different variations in oil ratios with the relatively unknown technique of double oil tamponade. METHODS:Retrospective case note review of nine patients with complex rhegmatogenous retinal...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： MacGregor C,Jonas A,Hanifudin A,Lochhead J

更新日期：2017-12-28 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: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：: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:Proliferative retinopathy is an uncommon feature of Vogt Koyanagi Harada (VKH) disease which might indicate poor uveitis control in these patients. We aim to describe the clinical features and outcome of management of proliferative retinopathy in 2 patients with VKH. CASE PRESENTATION:19 and 33 years old fe...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Magliyah MS,Al-Fakhri AS,Al-Dhibi HA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This paper presents and tests a comprehensive computerised system of analysis of digital images of posterior capsule opacification (PCO). It updates and expands significantly on a previous presentation to include facilities for selecting user defined central areas and for registering and subsequent merging o...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Aslam TM,Patton N,Rose CJ

更新日期：2006-08-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most frequent pediatric retinal tumor. In the present study, to elucidate chemoresistance mechanisms and identify potential biomarkers in RB, we utilized RNA sequencing (RNAseq) technological platforms to reveal transcriptome profiles and identify any differentially expressed genes...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Song WP,Zheng S,Yao HJ,Zhou XF,Li R,Zhang CY,Zhao JY,Wang LW,Shao RG,Li L

更新日期：2020-03-06 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:Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare but life-threatening conditions that initially affect the skin and mucous membranes. The aim of this study was to compare the acute ocular manifestations between SJS and TEN. METHODS:The initial presenting ophthalmic records of pat...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Chow LLW,Shih KC,Chan JCY,Lai JSM,Ng ALK

更新日期：2017-05-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the relationships between Reichert Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) parameters corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal response factor (CRF) and ocular dimensions, age and intraocular pressure. METHODS:Two hundred and twelve eyes of 212 participants with no ocular pathology had CH and CRF measured wit...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kotecha A,Russell RA,Sinapis A,Pourjavan S,Sinapis D,Garway-Heath DF

更新日期：2014-01-30 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: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 report atypical features on Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in a case of non-familial pure adult nanophthalmos. CASE PRESENTATION:A 39 year old male hyperope was found to have biometric and fundus findings typical of nanophthalmos. The additional atypical features included serous pi...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rao A,Padhi TR,Jena S,Mandal S,Das T

更新日期：2012-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tibetan Plateau is a highland area with special geographical location, time zone, and ethnic composition. We herein report the rationale, methodology and baseline data of the school-based childhood cohort study named Lhasa Childhood Eye Study (LCES), with the primary objective to pursue a comprehensive under...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Chen W,Fu J,Meng Z,Li L,Su H,Dai W,Yao Y

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the efficacy of the intravitreal (IVT) injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide (TA) as compared to posterior subtenon (SBT) capsule injection for the treatment of cystoid diabetic macular edema. METHODS:Fourteen patients with type II diabetes mellitus and on insulin treatment, presenting diffuse cyst...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Cellini M,Pazzaglia A,Zamparini E,Leonetti P,Campos EC

更新日期：2008-03-17 00:00:00