Changes of fixation stability and location after epiretinal membrane surgery
This study aimed to evaluate fixation stability and position changes after epiretinal membrane (ERM) surgery.
Methods:
This is a retrospective study that included 60 consecutive eyes with idiopathic ERM. All patients received comprehensive ophthalmic examinations preoperatively and 1, 4, and 10 months postoperatively. Main outcome measures included fixation stability and position, bivariate contour ellipse area, and preferred retinal locus.
Results:
The number of patients with stable fixation and predominantly central fixation was increased significantly after ERM surgery (61.7 vs. 73.3%, P = 0.001; 41.7 vs. ...
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Efficacy of air tamponade treatment of idiopathic macular holes of different diameters and of follow-up intravitreal air tamponade for persistent holes
Purpose:
To evaluate the efficacy of air tamponade in idiopathic macular hole (iMH) surgery and of an additional intravitreal air injection in the treatment of persistent holes.
Methods:
Retrospective, observational case series. Sixty eyes of 60 patients with an iMH underwent phacoemulsification of cataract (when appropriate), pars plana vitrectomy, and internal limiting membrane peeling, followed by air tamponade. Eyes with persistent holes underwent an additional intravitreal air injection within 1 week after surgery. The iMH closure rate and the best-corrected visual acuity were evaluated.
Results:
In ...
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Unsuspected central vision decrease from macular ganglion cell loss after posterior segment surgery
Purpose:
To describe a novel postsurgical complication of circumscribed macula ganglion cell loss as an apparent cause of unsuspected vision loss following posterior segment surgery.
Methods:
Patients were seen in referral and were evaluated with comprehensive examination to include optical coherence tomography and microperimetry.
Results:
All eight patients had a sudden central vision loss following vitrectomy, and many patients suspected the central loss was present even before the eye patch was removed on the first postoperative day. Of the eight patients, one had a vitrectomy with no membrane peeling,...
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Acute exudative maculopathy and bacillary layer detachment in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy after photodynamic therapy
Conclusion:
Photodynamic therapy–induced acute exudative maculopathy is frequent in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy but has a favorable prognosis. There was no association between PAEM and age, sex, subfoveal choroidal thickness, or choroidal neovascularization; however, it was related to choriocapillaris flow voids increase. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
RISK OF EXUDATIVE AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION IN PATIENTS WITH CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY: A Nationwide Cohort Study
Purpose:
To estimate the risk of incident age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).
Methods:
This population-based cohort study was finally conducted from January 2015 to December 2019. All patients with CSC from the entire population aged between 30 and 80 years were included. The incidence of CSC was estimated. Log-rank analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to evaluate the risk of exudative AMD in the CSC group compared with the non-CSC group.
Results:
During a recent 5-year study period, 36,053 patients were identified a...
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Multimodal assessments of drusenoid pigment epithelial detachments in the age-related eye disease study 2 ancillary spectral-domain optical coherence tomography study cohort
Conclusion:
The natural history of DPED comprises collapse (sometimes followed by the development of atrophy), vascularization followed by exudation, or DPED persistence. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography can confirm retinal pigment epithelial elevation caused by drusenoid accumulation and facilitate the identification of high-risk features that correlate with progression. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Systematic correlation of central subfield thickness with retinal fluid volumes quantified by deep learning in the major exudative macular diseases
Conclusion:
The correlation of CSFT and fluid volumes depends on the underlying pathology. Although the amount of central IRF seems to partly drive CSFT in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion, it has only a limited impact on patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Our findings do not support the use of CSFT as a primary or secondary outcome measure for the quantification of exudative activity or treatment guidance. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - May 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Reply
No abstract available (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Correspondence
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Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
BILATERAL SERPIGINOUS-LIKE CHORIORETINITIS ASSOCIATED WITH CILIOCHOROIDAL MELANOMA: A Clinicopathologic Correlation
Conclusion:
Serpiginous-like chorioretinitis may present as a paraneoplastic, predominantly T-lymphocyte inflammation associated with intraocular tumor such as uveal melanoma. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Clinicopathologic Correlation Source Type: research
New scleral depressor for retinopathy of prematurity
No abstract available (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: New Instruments Source Type: research
VISION-RELATED MALPRACTICE INVOLVING PRISONERS: Analysis of the Westlaw Database
Conclusion:
The most common reasons for vision-related malpractice brought forth by prisoners were inadequate or incomplete eye care and treatment refusal. Retina was the most commonly involved subspecialty. However, the success rate of these suits was extremely low. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA SINE PIGMENTO: Clinical Spectrum and Pigment Development
Conclusion:
Diagnosing RP sine pigmento based solely on ophthalmoscopic findings is more difficult than in more typical cases. Multimodal imaging can provide insights into the clinical characteristics to facilitate the diagnosis, classification, and follow-up of patients. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Predicted protein structure variations indicate the clinical presentation of cyp4v2-related bietti crystalline dystrophy
Conclusion:
This is the first cohort study of BCD in Taiwan, and we established a novel BCD severity index based on the molecular impact of different CYP4V2 variants. More severe impairment of CYP4V2 protein led to a more severe disease course with earlier progression. Our results could be helpful in identifying a therapeutic window for patients with BCD. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
GUNN's DOTS AS INDICATORS OF RENAL FUNCTION, FINDINGS FROM THE TONGREN HEALTH CARE STUDY
Purpose:
To investigate the prevalence of Gunn's dots (GDs) and associated systemic factors in adult Chinese.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study enrolling participants older than 45 years from a community-based study. Gunn's dots were evaluated using fundus photography, and associated systemic factors were analyzed. Patients with any retinal or optic neuropathy were excluded.
Results:
The study included 4,118 participants (mean age: 58.3 ± 9.9 years; male: 1,699/41.3%). Gunn's dots were found in 931 participants, with a prevalence of 22.6 ± 0.8% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 21.3–23.9). Systemic factor...
Source: RETINA - April 1, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
