Longitudinal Microvascular Changes on Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography after Macula-Off Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair Surgery
Conclusion: After macula-off RRD surgery, microvascular paramete rs were impaired after successful anatomical repair but recovered over 12 months. The PPV group exhibited significantly lower postoperative parafoveal vessel density than buckling group. (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - May 6, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Management of endophthalmitis with and without topical antibiotics : A case-control study
Purpose
To compare the management outcome of endophthalmitis with and without the usage of topical antibiotics
Methods
Retrospective comparative chart review of two cohorts of endophthalmitis (other than those associated with open-globe injury, keratitis or wound site infection), one managed with (TA) and one without topical antibiotics (NTA).
Results
The study included a total of 270 eyes of 270 patients. Of these, 169 eyes were in the TA group and 101 eyes were in the NTA group. Males accounted for 56.8% and 53.8% respectively, p=0.59. Post cataract surgery was the commonest etiology accounting for 81.06% and 78.2% ...
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 23, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Vascular Density and Retinal Function in patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa evaluated by swept-source OCT angiography and microperimetry
Purpose: To determine the retinal and choroidal vessel density in the macular area with OCT angiography (SS-OCTA) in patients affected by retinitis pigmentosa (RP), to compare their data with healthy subjects, and to study a possible morphofunctional correlation by microperimetry (MP1).
Methods: 40 eyes of 40 patients affected by RP and 24 eyes of 24 healthy subjects were included in the study. Manually moving down the segmentation line of the SS-OCTA we have evaluated the vessel density for the superficial retinal plexus, deep retinal plexus, choriocapillaris and 3 levels of choroid.
Results: Linear regression analyses ...
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 19, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
A 1-Year Prospective Comparative Study of Sutureless Flanged Intraocular Lens Fixation and Conventional Sutured Scleral Fixation in Intraocular Lens Dislocation
Conclusion: Sutured SF and flanged IOL fixation had similar visual outcomes and IOL stability in patients with IOL dislocation. However, the operating time for flanged IOL fixation was less than half that of the sutured SF. This technique is an efficient alternative for treating IOL dislocation.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 5, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Rebound Phenomenon after Intravitreal Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide for Macular Edema
Conclusion: Our study shows that 9.7% of the eyes with ME secondary to DR and RVO developed a rebound phenomenon following IVTA injection, limiting its therapeutic effect. We found an increased number of prior intravitreal pharmacotherapy to be a risk factor for a rebound phenomenon.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 5, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Real-life data in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Results from the I-maculaweb registry evaluated in a single Italian Medical Retina center
INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is to assess and compare the long-term clinical efficacy of anti-VEGF drugs through the I-Maculaweb registry.
METHODS: Observational study based on the I-Maculaweb registry. Outcomes measures were the number of injections, the change in mean visual acuity (VA) and central macular thickness (CMT) and the time between diagnosis and the first injection.
RESULTS: Overall, 126 eyes of 109 patients were included in the study. The mean VA was 49.4 ± 21.4, 54.1 ± 22.2, 51.6 ± 24.9 and 48.3±25.7 letters, respectively at baseline and at 1, 2 and 3 years. A significant increase in VA (p=0.000...
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 5, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Outcomes following Laser Retinopexy for Retinal Tears: A Comparative Study between Trainees and Specialists
Conclusions: Laser retinopexy is safely and effectively performed by residents, with no worse outcomes than procedures performed by specialists. A high rate of additional laser may be needed to achieve RD prophylaxis, and higher-risk cases can be identified at presentation and then referred to specialists.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - March 25, 2020 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Inherited Retinal Disorders: Using Evidence as a Driver for Implementation
This article summarizes some of the current obstacles to implementation and discusses approaches to overcome these barriers.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - July 5, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Incidence of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment in Europe – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: Published articles on the prevalence and incidence of RRD in Europe are limited. Further epidemiological research is needed for adequate healthcare planning.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 21, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Surgically Induced Macular Detachment for Treatment of Refractory Full-Thickness Macular Hole: Anatomical and Functional Results
Conclusion: This study demonstrates the efficacy of this technique and highlights the risk of RPE damage, suggesting the need to perform the retinotomy points outside the macula.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 20, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Alterations of Foveal Architecture during Vitrectomy for Myopic Retinoschisis Identified by Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography
Conclusions: The lack of alterations of the foveal architecture and significant improvements in the BCVA after FSIP indicate that FSIP peeling should be considered for eyes with retinoschisis. We recommend that iOCT be used to monitor the retinal architecture during intraocular surgery involving the retina.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 14, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
The Comparison of Morphologic Characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 Choroidal Neovascularization in Eyes with Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Conclusion: This study demonstrated that type 2 CNV was characterized by shorter duration of disease, smaller GVC, smaller GLD, and smaller flow area compared with type 1 CNV. Additionally, we showed that the duration of the disease correlated with GVC of the CNV.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 13, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Repeated Injection of Methotrexate into Silicone Oil-Filled Eyes for Grade C Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy: A Pilot Study
Conclusion: Repeated intra-SO injection of MTX as an adjunctive therapy for RRD complicated by PVR showed promising results and was not associated with adverse effects. Further studies are needed to confirm its possible beneficial effects on the final anatomic and functional outcomes in these cases.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 4, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Intravitreal Aflibercept for Retinal Angiomatous Proliferation: Results of a Prospective Case Series at 96 Weeks
Conclusions: In this study, we present the 96-week results, of the largest series to date, of patients treated prospectively with aflibercept for RAP using the VIEW protocol. We show that they benefited from treatment to a degree similar to those with type 1 and 2 nAMD.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 4, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Current Outcomes of Anti-VEGF Therapy in the Treatment of Macular Oedema Secondary to Branch Retinal Vein Occlusions: A Meta-Analysis
Conclusion: This meta-analysis confirms the comparable safety and efficacy of anti-VEGF therapies for patients with cystoid macular oedema secondary to BRVO. There is a need for randomised prospective comparative trials of anti-VEGF agents for BRVO.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - June 3, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
