Comparison between Findings in Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography and in Fluorescein Angiography in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy
Conclusion: We found a good agreement for the size of the FAZ and a weak agreement regarding the count of MAs in both imaging modalities. The readers favored OCTA for the assessment of the FAZ and FA for the assessment of MAs. Complementary use of FA and OCTA ensures the best diagnostic approach in patients with diabetic retinopathy.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - May 28, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
One-Year Results of Fixed Aflibercept Treatment Regime in Type 3 Neovascularization
Conclusion: Intravitreal aflibercept administered in a fixed treatment regime during the first year of therapy may be effective for the improvement and stabilization of BCVA in eyes with type 3 neovascularization. However, RPE atrophy and subretinal/intraretinal fibrosis can develop during the treatment.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - May 23, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Quantitative Analysis of Retinal Microvascular Changes after Conbercept Therapy in Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Using Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography
Conclusion: OCTA enables non-invasive, layer-specific and quantitative assessment of microvascular changes in eyes with BRVO before and after treatment, and it can be used as a valuable imaging tool for the evaluation of the follow-up in BRVO patients.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - May 22, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Effect of Air Tamponade on Tilt of the Intraocular Lens after Phacovitrectomy
Conclusions: Air tamponade does not induce significantly more tilt or decentration of the IOL in combined phacoemulsification and vitrectomy compared to balanced salt solution. Potentially, this may not hold true for cases with a capsulorhexis that does not overlap the IOL optic.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - May 14, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Contents Vol. 241
Ophthalmologica 2019;241:I –IV (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 16, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Premacular Cell Proliferation Profiles in Tangential Traction Vitreo-Maculopathies Suggest a Key Role for Hyalocytes
Conclusion: All three types of vitreo-maculopathy have similar cell constituents in their premacular tissue. Cell population of premacular proliferation is not unique for LMHs. Corresponding to SD-OCT, electron microscopy demonstrates hyalocytes and vitreous collagen in PMMs both directly adjacent to the cellular complex of premacular proliferation. Study results point to the vitreous as one important pathogenic player potentially driving the degenerative cellular process at the vitreoretinal interface in tangential traction vitreo-maculopathies.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - April 15, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Same-Day Bilateral Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injections: Experience of a Large Canadian Retina Center
Conclusions: Same-day bilateral intravitreal anti-VEGF injections present a low rate of complications and are well tolerated by patients. This safe practice may reduce the burden on the health-care system and on the patients.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - March 31, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Treatment of Macular Edema after Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane Using Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant: Long-Term Outcomes
Conclusions: Intravitreal dexamethasone implant was found to be effective and safe for the treatment of macular edema after PPV for ERM removal.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - March 20, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Causative Pathogens of Endophthalmitis after Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injection: An International Multicenter Study
Conclusion: We found a statistically significant lower rate of postinjectional local antibiotic therapy and operating room-based procedures among the streptococcus-induced cases compared to cases caused by other organisms.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - March 20, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Correlation between Visual Function and Structural Characteristics of the Macula in Advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa
We aimed to correlate the visual function and structural characteristics of the retina and choroid in advanced retinitis pigmentosa (RP) patients. A cross-sectional, retrospective review was conducted of medical records of 149 RP patients who reported visual field constriction on a central 30-2 Humphrey visual field chart. Using spectral domain-optical coherence tomography, central foveal thickness (CFT), ellipsoid zone (EZ) length, macular volume (MV), and submacular choroidal thickness (SMChT) were measured. A control cohort (68 eyes of 68 patients) was included for comparing the macular structure. Quantitative correlati...
Source: Ophthalmologica - March 20, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Efficacy of Internal Limiting Membrane Flap Techniques with Vitrectomy for Macular Detachment Associated with an Optic Disc Pit
Conclusions: ILM flap techniques are logical and straightforward approaches as adjuvants to PPV treatment of ODP maculopathy. They could be viable adjuvant treatments for improvement in BCVA and CRT in patients with ODP maculopathy.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - February 26, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Scleral Buckling with a Wide-Field Surgical Microscope and Chandelier Illumination in Retinal Detachment Repair
Conclusion: Scleral buckling with a wide-field surgical microscope and 27-G chandelier illumination has the advantage of offering exact identification of retinal tears and determination of the adequacy of buckle height and position in retinal detachment surgery compared to conventional scleral buckling surgery.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - February 14, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
A Double Inverted Flap Surgical Technique for the Treatment of Idiopathic Lamellar Macular Hole Associated with Atypical Epiretinal Membrane
Conclusions: The double inverted flap technique is associated with better functional recovery compared to the standard technique and reduces the risk of postoperative FTMH development.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - February 8, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Microvascular Retinal and Choroidal Changes in Retinal Vein Occlusion Analyzed by Two Different Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Devices
Conclusion: OCTA suggests a retinal vascular impairment of DCP but no involvement of choroid in RVO eyes. A greater baseline SCT could be due to a choroidal exudation. OCTA imaged with PLEX ® Elite allowed to differentiate ischemic and non-ischemic patients at baseline.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - February 6, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Single-Dose Intravitreal Conbercept before Panretinal Photocoagulation as an Effective Adjunctive Treatment in Chinese Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Conclusions: IVC is a promising adjunctive treatment to PRP in the treatment of PDR. Single-dose IVC 1 week before PRP was suggested to improve PRP completion rate and patient satisfaction in the short term.Ophthalmologica (Source: Ophthalmologica)
Source: Ophthalmologica - January 31, 2019 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
