Safety and effectiveness of the fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (ILUVIEN): 3-year results from the European IRISS registry study
Conclusion
This study confirms the favourable, long-term benefit-to-risk profile of the FAc implant in eyes with cDMO, with an additional benefit in patients when this therapy is administered earlier. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Khoramnia, R., Peto, T., Koch, F., Taylor, S. R., Castro de Sousa, J. P., Hill, L., Bailey, C., Chakravarthy, U., On behalf of the ILUVIEN Registry Safety Study (IRISS) Investigators Group, Hamilton, Guzaliya, Geeta, Ramesh, Haralabos, Simon, Saad, Konsta Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Multimodal imaging analysis for the impact of retinal peripheral lesions on central neurovascular structure and retinal function in type 2 diabetes with diabetic retinopathy
Conclusions
Our study suggests that retinal function is worse in diabetic eyes with PPL. These findings challenged the conventional ETDRS protocols which ignored peripheral retina in determining DR severity. Furthermore, combining UWF imaging with RETeval system to detect more retinal abnormalities may be helpful in DR management. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Zhuang, X., Chen, R., Liang, A., Yao, J., Wang, Z., Chen, Y., Zheng, K., Lu, P., Zhang, L., Cao, D. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Nationwide trends in emergency department utilisation for acute retinal ischaemia in the USA, 2011-2018
Conclusion
Of the estimated 48 000 patients with TMVL or RAO annually in the USA, few are evaluated in the ED, and admission rates are less than for transient ischaemic attack or ischaemic stroke and are decreasing over time. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Hamedani, A. G., De Lott, L. B., Willis, A. W. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Prediction of visual impairment in retinitis pigmentosa using deep learning and multimodal fundus images
Conclusions
Our algorithm showed robust performance in predicting visual impairment in patients with RP, thus providing proof-of-concept for predicting structure-function correlation based solely on cSLO imaging in patients with RP. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Liu, T. Y. A., Ling, C., Hahn, L., Jones, C. K., Boon, C. J., Singh, M. S. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Ongoing retinal degeneration despite intraventricular enzyme replacement therapy with cerliponase alfa in late-infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2 disease)
Conclusion
Despite intraventricular ERT, retinal degeneration progressed in patients with CLN2 and was particularly pronounced between 56 and 80 months of age. Retina-directed therapies should therefore be initiated before or as early as possible during the phase of rapid retinal degeneration. PLT and WCBS were identified as valuable outcome measures to monitor disease progression.
Trial registration number
NCT04613089. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Dulz, S., Schwering, C., Wildner, J., Spartalis, C., Schuettauf, F., Bartsch, U., Wibbeler, E., Nickel, M., Spitzer, M. S., Atiskova, Y., Schulz, A. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Increased incidence of endophthalmitis after vitrectomy relative to face mask wearing during COVID-19 pandemic
Conclusions
It is necessary for physicians to be aware of the higher incidence of postvitrectomy endophthalmitis during the COVID-mask period, and to treat their patients appropriately. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sakamoto, T., Terasaki, H., Yamashita, T., Shiihara, H., Funatsu, R., Uemura, A., The Japanese Retina and Vitreous Society, Kitano, Ishikawa, Ikeda, Sugita, Mawatari, Enaida, Yamamoto, Kobayashi, Sakamoto, Yamashita, Terasaki, Funatsu, Shiihara, Sonoda, T Tags: COVID-19 Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Importance of subfoveal fluid height on visual outcome in macula-off retinal detachments
Conclusion
Visual acuity following PPV for macula-off RD is related to preoperative SFFH regardless of the duration of symptomatic LCV within the first week. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Baumann, C., Almarzooqi, A., Johannigmann-Malek, N., Maier, M., Kaye, S. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Glaucoma in rural China (the Rural Epidemiology for Glaucoma in China (REG-China)): a national cross-sectional study
Conclusions
Rural populations have a high prevalence of glaucoma, which should be included in chronic disease management programmes in China for long-term care. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Liu, Y., Yao, B., Chen, X., Yang, X., Liu, Y., Xie, Z., Chen, X., Yuan, Z., Wang, X., Hu, D., Ma, X., Gao, W., Wang, R., Yang, Y., Chen, S., Zhang, J., Song, Z., Wang, J., Wang, J., Pei, J., Wang, W., Wang, M., Gao, J., Zhang, H., Tan, L., Du, W., Pan, X. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness of primary surgical versus primary medical management in the treatment of patients presenting with advanced glaucoma
Conclusion
This is the first study to evaluate management strategies for those presenting with advanced glaucoma. At a 2-year time horizon, medication is the more cost-effective approach for managing glaucoma. Future research can focus on the costs and benefits of the treatments over a longer time horizon. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Kernohan, A., Homer, T., Shabaninejad, H., King, A. J., Hudson, J., Fernie, G., Azuara-Blanco, A., Burr, J., Sparrow, J. M., Garway-Heath, D., Barton, K., Norrie, J., Maclennan, G., Vale, L. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Factors associated with choroidal microvascular dropout change
Conclusion
Greater IOP fluctuation, higher peak IOP, worse baseline VF MD and greater number of glaucoma medications were significantly associated with MvD enlargement in glaucomatous eyes. The identification of factors associated with MvD enlargement may improve our understanding of the role of choroidal vasculature in glaucoma. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Micheletti, E., Moghimi, S., Nishida, T., El-Nimri, N., Mahmoudinedzah, G., Kamalipour, A., Mohammadzadeh, V., Zangwill, L. M., Weinreb, R. N. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Parapapillary choroidal microvascular density in acute primary angle-closure and primary open-angle glaucoma: an optical coherence tomography angiography study
Conclusions
While superficial peripapillary vessels were affected to similar degrees in POAG and APAC, PPCMv drop-out was greater with POAG versus APAC, suggesting that choroidal vessel density may be affected to a lesser extent following an acute increase in intraocular pressure before glaucoma develops. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Suwan, Y., Aghsaei Fard, M., Vilainerun, N., Petpiroon, P., Tantraworasin, A., Teekhasaenee, C., Ritch, R., Kafieh, R., Hojati, S., Supakontanasan, W. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Neurofilament light chain: a new marker for neuronal decay in the anterior chamber fluid of patients with glaucoma
Conclusion
NfL levels in anterior chamber fluid are elevated in patients with glaucoma and correlate with intraocular pressure and retinal nerve fibre layer thickness. The presented data strongly support anterior chamber fluid NfL as a new marker for glaucoma. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Woltsche, N., Valentin, K., Hoeflechner, L., Guttmann, A., Horwath-Winter, J., Schneider, M. R., Ivastinovic, D., Lindner, M., Schmetterer, L., Singh, N., Riedl, R., Buchmann, A., Khalil, M., Lindner, E. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Effect of eyelid muscle action and rubbing on telemetrically obtained intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma with an IOP sensor implant
Conclusion
Eyelid manoeuvres in patients with POAG elicited brief increases in IOP that were particularly large with squeezing and rubbing. Further investigation of the potential implications for glaucoma progression is warranted. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: van den Bosch, J. J. O. N., Pennisi, V., Mansouri, K., Weinreb, R. N., Thieme, H., Hoffmann, M. B., Choritz, L. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Clinical course and treatment of archipelago keratitis: a Herpesviridae keratitis subtype
Conclusion
ApK is a Herpesviridae stromal keratitis that is typically unilateral in presentation and features a high risk of recurrence. Combined treatment with antiviral and anti-inflammatory drugs are usually required over the long term. Topical ciclosporin can be useful as a corticosteroid-sparing treatment. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Guindolet, D., Gemahling, A., Rousseau, A., Nguyen Kim, P., Azar, G., Martin, G. C., Cochereau, I., Labetoulle, M., Gabison, E. E. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Extending the utility of anterior corneal buttons through refrigeration and glycerol cryopreservation: utility rate and outcome analysis
Conclusion
Cryopreservation can safely extend the utility of anterior corneal buttons. This method not only reduced the wastage of the limited donor tissue but also was cost-effective. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - September 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Liu, H.-Y., Chu, H. S., Chen, W.-L., Wang, I.-J., Hu, F.-R. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research