CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STREAKY MULTIFOCAL CHOROIDITIS: A Subtype of Multifocal Choroiditis
Conclusion:
Multifocal choroiditis with LSs mostly occurs in young women with high myopia, especially occurring in eyes with rapid progression of myopia. LSs are mainly located in the midperiphery near the equator, being prone to concur with choroidal neovascularization. Based on our findings, we propose a new term called “streaky multifocal choroiditis” as a subtype of multifocal choroiditis. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Punctate inner choroidopathy–like reactions in unrelated retinal diseases
Conclusion:
RPE/BrM or outer retina disruption may trigger a PIC-like reaction in susceptible patients, presumably because of the loss of immune privilege. A PIC-like reaction may influence the clinical progression and the visual prognosis of the primary chorioretinal disease. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
PREDICTORS AND IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETE POLYPOIDAL LESION REGRESSION IN THE EVEREST II STUDY: Predictors of Polyp Regression in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
Purpose:
To evaluate the predictors of complete polypoidal lesion regression (CPREG) in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.
Methods:
Post hoc analysis of EVEREST II—a 24-month, multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial of 322 patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, randomized to receive ranibizumab with or without photodynamic therapy. Images of indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) were graded by a central reading center. Multiple logistic regression analysis with significant baseline predictors then was conducted to assess adjusted odds ratios for CPREG at month (M) 12.
Results:
Baseli...
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Longitudinal assessment of choroidal structure in patients with macular neovascularization
Purpose:
To investigate morphologic changes of choroidal structure through chronologic aspect in progression of macular neovascularization (MNV) with pachychoroid features.
Methods:
One hundred seventy-one MNV participants above 50 years old with or without pachychoroid features were included in the analysis. Age-matched 132 normal patients were analyzed as control group. The total choroidal area and ratio of Sattler's layer area to total choroidal area, derived by summing 25 horizontal raster scans of the 30° × 20° scan area on enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography, were calculated to compare t...
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Optical coherence tomography angiography characterization of evolving lesions in fellow eyes of exudative type 3 macular neovascularization patients
Conclusion:
The occurrence of a nonexudative T3 MNV is a frequent event in the fellow eye of patients newly diagnosed with unilateral exudative T3 MNV and it precedes the development of exudation over 3 years (prevalence of 37% and cumulative incidence of 79%). Optical coherence tomography angiography approach may be used to perform an early diagnosis and treatment of patients with T3 MNV. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
THE IMPACT OF THE VITREOMACULAR INTERFACE ON FUNCTIONAL AND ANATOMICAL OUTCOMES IN DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA TREATED WITH THREE DIFFERENT ANTI-VEGF AGENTS: Post Hoc Analysis of The Protocol T Study
Purpose:
To investigate the impact of baseline vitreomacular interface status on treatment outcomes in patients treated with three different anti–vascular endothelial growth factors for diabetic macular edema.
Methods:
Post hoc analysis from patients enrolled in the DRCR.net Protocol T study. Optical coherence tomography images were analyzed at baseline and at the end of follow-up to identify the presence of complete vitreomacular adhesion, partial vitreomacular adhesion, vitreomacular traction syndrome, and complete posterior vitreous detachment.
Results:
Six hundred and twenty-nine eyes were eligible ...
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
REFRACTIVE ERROR CHANGE DURING TREATMENT OF DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA: A Post Hoc Analysis of the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Protocol T Trial
Conclusion:
Diabetic macular edema patients have minimal changes in refractive error. The correction of refractive error may be considered during treatment, regardless of the presence of edema. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Macular buckling combined with vitrectomy and inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique for macular holes with macular retinoschisis without retinal detachment in high myopia
Purpose:
To investigate the outcomes of macular buckling combined with vitrectomy and inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique for highly myopic full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) with macular retinoschisis.
Methods:
Twenty-six eyes of 26 consecutive patients were retrospectively included. Twelve eyes underwent macular buckling alone (buckling group). Fourteen eyes underwent macular buckling and vitrectomy with an inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique (combination group). Patients were followed for at least 9 months. Rates of FTMH closure and macular retinoschisis resolution, best-correcte...
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
360 degree endolaser versus focal endolaser in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair
Conclusion:
The use of 360EL in PPV for RRD repair does not improve single-surgery anatomical success in routine RRDs when compared with PPV with focal laser. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in eyes with trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage devices
Conclusion:
The 5-year prevalence of RRDs after trabeculectomy or glaucoma drainage device was 0.71%. Most patients presented with macula-involving detachments, often with proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Anatomical and visual outcomes were poor. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
Change in choriocapillaris flow deficits within tears of the retinal pigment epithelium imaged with swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography
Conclusion:
No significant changes in CC FDs were observed before and after RPE tear formation and for 16 months afterward, suggesting that CC FDs can be reliably detected in the presence of an intact RPE and the absence of the RPE did not affect CC perfusion for at least 16 months. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Study Source Type: research
REPRODUCTIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY: The Intersection of Inherited Eye Diseases and Reproductive Technologies
Conclusion:
A close collaboration between patients, families, ophthalmologists, reproductive genetic counselors, and reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists is the ideal model for taking care of patients interested in preimplantation genetic testing for preventing the transmission of inherited eye diseases. (Source: RETINA)
Source: RETINA - October 25, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Review Source Type: research
Reply
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Source: RETINA - September 24, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
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Source: RETINA - September 24, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
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Source: RETINA - September 24, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
