Characteristics and management of macular hole developing after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair
ConclusionMH can develop after various surgical methods of RRD repair. Anatomic closure and visual acuity gain can be achieved even if patients have accompanying RRD recurrence. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 18, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Iridocorneal contact as a potential cause of corneal decompensation following laser peripheral iridotomy
ConclusionThe ECD of the narrow angle direction can decrease after LPI. This suggests that corneal endothelial cell damage following LPI may be due to mechanical damage from iridocorneal endothelial contact. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 16, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Television-watching in the early years of life and the association with parents ’ concerns about decreased visual acuity in their elementary school-aged child: results of a nationwide population-based longitudinal survey of Japan
ConclusionsLonger daily exposure to television in children in the earlier years of life was associated with parents ’ subsequent concerns about decreased visual acuity in their elementary school-aged child. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 16, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Long-term outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty for bullous keratopathy after argon laser iridotomy
ConclusionsThe 10-year outcomes of DSAEK for BK-ALI were excellent with a high graft survival rate. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 16, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Characteristics of Japanese patients with Leber ’s hereditary optic neuropathy and idebenone trial: a prospective, interventional, non-comparative study
(Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 11, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Epidemiology of uveitis in Japan: a 2016 retrospective nationwide survey
ConclusionsSome changes were observed between the previous nationwide surveys (2002 and 2009) and the present survey. It must be valuable to continue such nationwide epidemiologic surveys at regular intervals. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 11, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
A comparative study on the choroidal vascularity index and the determination of cut-off values in the pachychoroid spectrum diseases
ConclusionPachychoroid spectrum may be composed of a combination of distinct choroidal diseases with different vascular and structural characteristics. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 6, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Difference of refractive status before and after cycloplegic refraction: the Lhasa Childhood Eye Study
ConclusionsLack of cycloplegia leads to underestimation of hyperopia, with overestimation of myopia and emmetropia. Larger hyperopic refraction exhibited greater difference between cycloplegic and noncycloplegic refraction. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 3, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of the Spot Vision Screener in screening 3-year-old children with potential amblyopia in Japan
ConclusionThe VTYOS should ideally add SVS-based screening to conventional screening. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 1, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Efficacy of compartmentalization in controlling an adenovirus type 54 keratoconjunctivitis outbreak on Oki Island, Japan
ConclusionsThe compartmentalization method is effective to control HAdV-54 outbreaks. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Regional differences in genes and variants causing retinitis pigmentosa in Japan
ConclusionWe observed region-specific pathogenic variants in the Japanese population. Further investigations of causative genes in multiple regions in Japan will contribute to the expansion of the catalog of genetic variants causing RP. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Clinicopathologic analysis of 32 ciliary body tumors
ConclusionsMelanocytoma and adenoma of the ciliary epithelium were the major ciliary body tumors found in this study. Management of ciliary body tumors with accurate clinical diagnosis remains challenging because of the anatomic characteristics and clinical similarities to melanoma in the majority of the cases. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 19, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Analysis of suspected visual impairment risks based on objective refraction in 3-year-old children
ConclusionIt is important to set a threshold that comprises the characteristics of the autorefractor used in screening, and to ensure that, to help prevent amblyopia a thorough eye examination in ophthalmic institutions will be conducted taking into account population-based refractive values. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 18, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of fixed-combination brimonidine tartrate/timolol maleate in primary open-angle glaucoma, including normal-tension glaucoma
ConclusionsDespite low mean baseline IOP, ≥ 20% IOP reduction from baseline persisted over 12 months with FCBT and FCBT + BIM, without clinically significant VF progression. Tolerability was consistent with reported drug safety profiles. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 16, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Systematic review of clinical research on regenerative medicine for the cornea
ConclusionsThe results show that regenerative medicine for the cornea demonstrated a satisfactory efficacy and safety. Through translational research, we are expecting to establish a new treatment for waiting patients. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 16, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
