Home Monitoring for Age-related Macular Degeneration
This article seeks to summarize the history of patient-based monitoring systems for age-related macular degeneration, as well as recent new and emerging technologies in the field of home surveillance.Recent FindingsNew commercially available products, such as ForeseeHome and Paxos, offer improved modalities for home monitoring of macular degeneration, and home optical coherence tomography provides the potential for further improvement in the future.SummaryWhile traditional Amsler grid monitoring has provided a useful test for patients to monitor their vision, it has found to have limited specificity and sensitivity as a sc...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - February 19, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Imaging Modalities in Pediatric Vitreoretinal Disorders
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis review updates current applications of novel imaging technologies to pediatric vitreoretinal disorders.Recent FindingsUltra-widefield technology has revolutionized retinal imaging in pediatric patients. Color imaging, fluorescein angiography, autofluorescence, and optical coherence tomograpy (OCT) have all been adapted to capture the anterior segment and the posterior pole in children, and serve as valuable tools in diagnosis, management, and documentation of disease processes over time. The role of intraoperative OCT and 3D heads-up visualization technologies continues to evolve with improvem...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - February 7, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Update on the Intraoperative OCT: Where Do We Stand?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe purpose of this study is to summarize recent updates and discuss emerging technologies related to intraoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT) for posterior segment surgery.Recent FindingsThe development of microscope-integrated OCT technology has expanded the potential applications for intraoperative OCT in the operating room. Research has continued to support the potential impact of intraoperative OCT on surgical decision-making and the overall perceived value by surgeons for utilizing intraoperative OCT during vitreoretinal surgery. In addition, recent research in intraoperative OCT has...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - January 29, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Retinal Telemedicine
This study aims for an update and overview of the literature on current telemedicine applications in retina.Recent FindingsThe application of telemedicine to the field of Ophthalmology and Retina has been growing with advancing technologies in ophthalmic imaging. Retinal telemedicine has been most commonly applied to diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity in adult and pediatric patients, respectively. Telemedicine has the potential to alleviate the growing demand for clinical evaluation of retinal diseases. Subsequently, automated image analysis and deep learning systems may facilitate efficient processing of ...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - January 29, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography: a Review
AbstractPurpose of ReviewIn this review, we shall attempt to explain the physics behind swept source-optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT), the advantages and disadvantages of SS-OCT when compared with spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and the current clinical applications of SS-OCT.Recent FindingsSS-OCT offers improvements in visualizing the vitreous, retina, choroid, and sclera. The increased scan speeds, decreased signal attenuation, and deeper tissue penetration make SS-OCT ideal for capturing wide fields of view and for studying structures below the RPE, especially the choroid.SummarySS-OCT is an ...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - January 25, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Smartphone Assisted Fundus Fundoscopy/Photography
AbstractPurpose of ReviewWith the introduction of portable fundus photography, the possibility of providing adequate eye care and reducing its cost globally became attainable. Smartphone photography currently plays a vital role in outreach programs where there is a lack of providers and limited availability of traditional fundus cameras.Recent FindingsSmartphones are an attractive option in portable ophthalmoscopy due to their widespread availability. Newer techniques have allowed the acquisition of high-quality images that compare to images obtained with the more expensive conventional fundus cameras. Available options in...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - January 24, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Correction to: Extracellular Vesicles: Biomarkers, Therapeutics, and Vehicles in the Visual System
AbstractThe article Extracellular Vesicles: Biomarkers, Therapeutics, and Vehicles in the Visual System, written by Yolandi van der Merwe and Michael B. Steketee, was originally published Online First without open access. (Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports)
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - January 23, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Retinal Vein Occlusion: Quantifying Macular Ischemia
AbstractPurpose of ReviewOptical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a new imaging modality that has the ability to image the retinal vasculature without the use of intravenous dye. This review aims to explore the role of OCTA when used to measure macular ischemia in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO).Recent FindingsOCTA and fluorescein angiography are highly correlated in their findings related to macular perfusion status in patients with RVO. OCTA is able to quantify changes in macular perfusion following anti-VEGF treatment. Macular ischemia quantified using OCTA correlates with visual function.SummaryStu...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - January 22, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Pain: the Ophthalmologist ’s Perspective
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this review is to help ophthalmologists and other clinicians understand and treat ocular neuropathic pain.Recent FindingsAdvances in the field of neurophysiology of ocular sensations explain why some cases of dry eye may represent a pain syndrome rather than a problem related to tear status. Principles related to management of pain syndromes such as persistent post-operative pain and complex regional pain syndrome are relevant to the care of these patients.SummarySpecific strategies for the ophthalmologist, including multimodal therapy comprised of local and systemic approaches, can be h...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - November 2, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Role of Geographic Information System Technology in Community Pediatric Screening
This article is intended to explore possibilities in using geographic information system (GIS) for community pediatric screening. With the published data and experience, the reliability of such initiatives has been analyzed thoroughly, to suggest for its further expansion and possibilities for projecting as an effective tool for community-based screening.Recent FindingsThe various researches explored are evidently supporting the expansion of GIS use in community pediatric screening. All these studies have one common character that the change in perception on dealing with community programs. Convincing fact presentation and...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - October 27, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Extracellular Vesicles: Biomarkers, Therapeutics, and Vehicles in the Visual System
AbstractPurposeWe discuss recent advances in extracellular vesicle (EV) technology as biomarkers, therapeutics, and drug delivery vehicles in the visual system with an emphasis on the retina.Recent FindingsRetinal cell-type specific EVs can be detected in the blood and in the aqueous humor and EV miRNA cargoes can be used diagnostically to predict retinal disease progression. Studies have now shown EVs can deliver bioactive miRNA and AAV cargoes to the inner retinal cell layers and, in some models, improve retinal ganglion cell (RGC) survival and axon regeneration.SummaryEV molecular profiles and cargoes are attractive bio...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - October 6, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Dynamic Roles of the Corneal Epithelium in Refractive Surgery
AbstractPurposeThe purpose of this study was to review the role of the corneal epithelium in refractive surgery, with a focus on corneal epithelial thickness changes and corneal wound healing.Recent FindingsCorneal epithelial thickness changes according to the type of ablation performed, with most studies reporting increased paracentral thickening after myopic corrections and central thinning and paracentral thickening after hyperopic corrections. In addition, there are complex interactions between the corneal epithelium and the stroma that occur as part of the wound healing response after refractive surgery. Both the corn...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - August 11, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Erratum to: The Role of Systemic Risk Factors in Diabetic Retinopathy
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Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - August 10, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Zika Virus and the Eye: Where Are We Now and Where Are We Heading?
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Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - August 3, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Refractive IOL Pipeline: Innovations, Predictions, and Needs
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe aim of this paper is to provide an overview of published literature evaluating new refractive intraocular lenses (IOLs).Recent FindingsSix categories of refractive IOLs are either currently commercialized in various regions (notably Europe) or under investigation for the treatment of presbyopia. No single category has emerged as a clear market leader, re-emphasizing the need for surgeons to individualize their treatment approaches.SummaryThe newest refractive IOLs provide good outcomes with minimal complications. However, the categories studied each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Desp...
Source: Current Ophthalmology Reports - August 2, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
