Moxifloxacin Concentration and Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Human Uveitis Associated with Oral Moxifloxacin Therapy.
CONCLUSION: Moxifloxacin was detected in aqueous humor 18 days following the completion of oral administration. These results suggest that moxifloxacin toxicity may be responsible for the uveitis-like syndrome with pigment dispersion syndrome induced by moxifloxacin therapy.
PMID: 28694894 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - July 13, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Histological Findings in the Trabecular Meshwork of a Patient with Atopic Glaucoma.
CONCLUSION: The histological results indicated that trabeculotomy might not be an appropriate treatment for patients with atopic glaucoma, possibly because of excessive repair to the newly created uveoscleral outflow in addition to the increased postoperative fibrosis in the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm's canal.
PMID: 28660005 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - June 30, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in Younger Swedish Adults: Case Reports and Review of the Literature.
CONCLUSION: The patients with non-ischemic CRVO showed significantly improved VA and significantly decreased CFT at the final examination. Systemic hypertension was the most prevalent risk factor for CRVO. Younger adults with CRVO also had a high prevalence of PDS/PG, ocular hypertension and dehydration. This study highlights the importance of careful IOP monitoring, and the need to investigate possible PDS/PG and to obtain an accurate history of the patient including alcohol intake and intense exercise.
PMID: 28603574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - June 13, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
The Relationship of Amount of Resection and Time for Recovery of Bell's Phenomenon after Levator Resection in Congenital Ptosis.
CONCLUSION: Close monitoring for Bell`s recovery is required following levator resection.
PMID: 28584563 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - June 7, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling for Nontractional Diabetic Macular Edema.
CONCLUSION: Pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling can improve retinal anatomy and visual acuity in patients with nontractional diabetic macular edema. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography may help identify patients with potential for visual improvement.
PMID: 28567164 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - June 3, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: Corneoscleral Melt 50 Years after Excision of Pterygium.
CONCLUSION: This case shows that corneoscleral melt can occur even 50 years after resection of pterygium combined with postoperative topical MMC.
PMID: 28567165 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - June 3, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
The Effect of Vitamin E on Oxidative Stress Indicated by Serum Malondialdehyde in Insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Retinopathy.
CONCLUSION: Oxidative stress has been found to play significant role in the pathogenesis and progression of DR, while vitamin E seems to reduce MDA levels and subsequent oxidative stress, suggesting that it might have protective role in DR progression.
PMID: 28567166 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - June 3, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Corneal Refractive Procedures for the Treatment of Presbyopia.
CONCLUSION: We found that varying rates of success have been reported with these procedures. The results of our exhaustive search are presented in this report for review.
PMID: 28553423 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - May 30, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Bilateral Idiopathic Sclerochoroidal Calcifications.
CONCLUSION: While most cases of idiopathic sclerochoroidal calcifications represent a benign ophthalmological condition, there are known associations with other systemic conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, Bartter's syndrome and Gitelman's syndrome. It is for this reason that these patients warrant a full systemic work-up in addition to careful ophthalmological monitoring.
PMID: 28553424 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - May 30, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Treatment of Symptomatic Vitreomacular Adhesion with Expansile Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Gas.
CONCLUSION: Due to its low cost, wide availability, and apparent efficacy, intravitreal injection of expansile SF6 should be investigated further as a possible treatment modality for sVMA.
PMID: 28553425 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - May 30, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Characteristics of Anterior Lens Opacities in Children.
CONCLUSION: About half of anterior lens opacities are less than 1mm in size and the majority are of the polar type. Risk of amblyopia in these patients is higher than in the general population. Anisometropia is the most common cause of amblyopia. Ocular associations are seen at a relatively high frequency and systemic associations can occur but are uncommon. The need for surgical intervention is infrequent; however, growth of ALOs and associated cortical changes may be risk factors for surgery.
PMID: 28553426 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - May 30, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Masquerading Orbital Sarcoidosis with Isolated Extraocular Muscle Involvement.
Authors: Kim JS, Scawn RL, Lee BW, Lin JH, Korn BS, Kikkawa DO
Abstract
Two patients, previously diagnosed and treated for euthyroid, autoantibody-negative thyroid eye disease, presented with active orbitopathy. An atypical disease course and presentation prompted orbital biopsy. Extraocular muscle histopathology demonstrated noncaseating granulomatous inflammation consistent with presumed orbital sarcoidosis involving multiple extraocular muscles, including the inferior oblique in one of the cases. These two cases emphasize the importance of a broad differential diagnosis and the utility of an orbital bio...
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - May 11, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Corneal Toxicity Following Exposure to Asclepias Tuberosa.
CONCLUSION: Corneal toxicity has previously been reported for plants of the Asclepias family. This is a rare case describing severe corneal toxicity caused by exposure to latex from Asclepias tuberosa. Handling of plants of the Asclepias family should be kept as a differential diagnosis in cases of acute corneal toxicity.
PMID: 28400886 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - April 14, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Orbital Fractures.
CONCLUSION: Antibiotics for prevention of orbital infection in patients with orbital fractures have become widely used. Coordination between trauma teams and specialists is needed to prevent patient overmedication and antibiotic resistance. Should antibiotics be used, shorter courses and avoidance of broad spectrum agents are recommended. Additional studies are needed.
PMID: 28400887 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - April 14, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
Macular Evaluation w ıth Spectral Domain Type Optic Coherence Tomography in Eyes with Acute Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy at the Presentation Visit.
CONCLUSION: Macular OCT can be a part of the routine neuroophthalmologic examination in patients with acute NAION not only to show the NAION related changes such as the subretinal fluid accumulation but also to identify the other coexistent macular abnormalities.
PMID: 28400888 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal)
Source: Open Ophthalmology Journal - April 14, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Open Ophthalmol J Source Type: research
