Bisphosphonate-induced orbital inflammation in a patient on chronic immunosuppressive therapy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a huge need for the availability of transplantable donor corneas worldwide to reduce the burden of corneal blindness due to corneal opacity. Voluntary eye donation depends on the awareness levels of various stakeholders in the community. This study aimed to assess the awareness level regarding eye d...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ronanki VR,Sheeladevi S,Ramachandran BP,Jalbert I

更新日期：2014-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lateralization of horizontal semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (HSC-BPPV) is very important for successful repositioning. The directions of lying-down nystagmus (LDN) and head-bending nystagmus (HBN) have been used as ancillary findings to identify the affected sites. This retrospective...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Oh JH,Song SK,Lee JS,Choi JC,Kang SY,Kang JH

更新日期：2014-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the effects of anterior capsular opening size on deviation from predicted refraction and the effective position of the intraocular lens (ELP) in cataract surgery. METHODS:Nonrandomized clinical trial. Eighty patients (80 eyes) with simple age-related cataracts were treated from May 2018 to Septe...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Li S,Hu Y,Guo R,Shao Y,Zhao J,Zhang J,Wang J

更新日期：2019-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To present a case of conjunctival lymphoma in a young woman complicated by pregnancy. CASE PRESENTATION:A 38-year-old previously healthy woman presented with a 2-year history of progressive right blepharoptosis. Giant papillomatous sessile masses were identified in the upper and lower fornix bilaterally and...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ong SJ,Jung SM,Lin HC

更新日期：2017-07-27 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: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：BACKGROUND:The signaling pathway of epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) is regulated by c-Src kinase in many cells. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of c-Src kinase on EMT of human lens epithelial cells in vivo stimulated by different factors. METHODS:Human lens epithelial cells, HLE-B3,...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Li X,Wang F,Ren M,Du M,Zhou J

更新日期：2019-11-08 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:Raised intraocular pressure (IOP) is the only causal risk factor for glaucoma that can be therapeutically manipulated to change the course of the disease process. Though Goldman applanation tonometry (GAT) is the "gold standard" for IOP measurement, readings of IOP with GAT are affected by central corneal th...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Gelaw Y

更新日期：2012-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the association between metabolic syndrome and intraocular pressure is well known, the relationship between the intraocular pressure and different combination of the components of metabolic syndrome has not been actively researched yet. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between the int...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Son J,Koh H,Son J

更新日期：2016-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic orbital pseudotumour is rare in children. We report a case of bilateral paediatric idiopathic orbital pseudotumour and review the characteristics of this case. CASE PRESENTATION:A 14-year-old female patient presented at our Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) with complaints...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Chen F,Tang J,Zhou Q

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary aim was to estimate the incidence of primary and secondary childhood glaucoma in Scotland over a 2-year period. The secondary aim was to gauge the confidence and experience of ophthalmologists in Scotland in managing these patients. METHODS:A 7 question electronic survey was distributed to all c...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Beck D,Galea M,Loo CY,Schmoll C,Burgess FR,Montgomery D,Tatham AJ

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-rd) is characterized by lymphoplasmacytic infiltration and tissue fibrosis. Orbital manifestations of IgG4-rd may include unilateral or bilateral proptosis, cicatricial extraocular muscle myopathy, orbital inflammation and pain which may mimic ophthalmic Graves' diseas...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Erdei A,Steiber Z,Molnar C,Berenyi E,Nagy EV

更新日期：2018-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optical coherence tomography angiography is a novel imaging technique that allows dyeless in vivo visualization of the retinal and choroidal vasculature. The purpose of this study was to describe optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography findings in patients with retinal arterial macroaneurysms (RAMs). ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Alnawaiseh M,Schubert F,Nelis P,Wirths G,Rosentreter A,Eter N

更新日期：2016-07-22 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:This study sought to identify factors associated with retinal detachment and retreatment of aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity (APROP) initially treated with intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) injection as well as the efficacy of IVR treatment. METHODS:This was a retrospective study. A total of 83 ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Tong Q,Yin H,Zhao M,Li X,Yu W

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To assess the socio-demographic and health-related risk factors associated with cataract subtypes in Korea. METHODS:A total of 11,591 participants (aged ≥40 years) were selected from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 2008 and 2010. The Korean Ophthalmologic Society conducte...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Rim TH,Kim MH,Kim WC,Kim TI,Kim EK

更新日期：2014-01-10 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: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：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:The repertoire of free-living protozoa in contact lens solutions is poorly known despite the fact that such protozoa may act as direct pathogens and may harbor intra-cellular pathogens. METHODS:Between 2009 and 2014, the contact lens solutions collected from patients presenting at our Ophthalmology Departme...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bouchoucha I,Aziz A,Hoffart L,Drancourt M

更新日期：2016-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anterior chamber depth (ACD) is becoming a hot topic and plays an important role in correcting the refractive errors (REs) after cataract surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the ACD changes and their relationship with the REs after phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in patie...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ning X,Yang Y,Yan H,Zhang J

更新日期：2019-06-25 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 influence of serous retinal detachment (SRD) on retinal sensitivity in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and macular edema remains unclear. This is despite the frequent co-existence of SRD and cystoid macular edema (CME) in BRVO patients on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and the fact...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Noma H,Funatsu H,Mimura T,Shimada K

更新日期：2011-09-26 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:Pterygium is a condition characterized by epithelial overgrowth of the cornea, inflammatory cell infiltration and an abnormal extracellular matrix accumulation. Chronic UV exposure is considered as a pathogenic factor of this disease. Proteasome is an intracellular multi-subunit protease complex that degrade...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Aletras AJ,Trilivas I,Christopoulou ME,Drakouli S,Georgakopoulos CD,Pharmakakis N

更新日期：2018-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Older drivers aged ≥70 years old have among the highest rates of motor vehicle collisions (MVC) compared to other age groups. Driving is a highly visual task, and older adults have a high prevalence of vision impairment compared to other ages. Most studies addressing visual risk factors for MVCs by older dri...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Owsley C,McGwin G Jr,Antin JF,Wood JM,Elgin J

更新日期：2018-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study sought to introduce clinical characteristics and stepwise surgical strategies of isolated complete cryptophthalmos, a rare, congenital ocular anomaly. CASE PRESENTATION:Retrospective, noncomparative, clinical study. Six patients with isolated complete cryptophthalmos were diagnosed at the ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liu Z,Xie B,Li Y,Ding J,Li D

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence increasing annually, the human grading of retinal images to evaluate DR has posed a substantial burden worldwide. SmartEye is a recently developed fundus image processing and analysis system with lesion quantification function for DR screening. It is sensitive to th...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Xu Y,Wang Y,Liu B,Tang L,Lv L,Ke X,Ling S,Lu L,Zou H

更新日期：2019-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no generally accepted medical or surgical treatment to stop the progressive course of retinitis pigmentosa. Previous studies have suggested lutein as a potential treatment with positive effects on macular pigment density. The objective of this study was to examine the effect of lutein supplementatio...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bahrami H,Melia M,Dagnelie G

更新日期：2006-06-07 00:00:00