Clinical characters and treatments of retinal vasoproliferative tumors
Publication date: Available online 24 May 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology Author(s): Yi-Ming Huang, Shih-Jen Chen Retinal vasoproliferative tumors (VPT) are uncommon benign vascular tumors. They mostly occur in healthy patients, but may be associated with other chorioretinal diseases. Here we report four patients with VPT at a referral center from 2006 to 2015. Three patients denied any past history and one had a history of retinal detachment surgery. VPT-related complications included epiretinal membrane (ERM) (n =2), cystoids macular edema (n =1), and lamellar hole combined with dense cataract, rigid ...
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 23, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Reducing intraocular-pressure spike after intravitreal-bevacizumab injection with ocular decompression using a sterile cotton swab soaked in proparacaine 0.5%: A quasi-experimental study
Conclusion Patients receiving IVB injections with ocular-decompression soaking in proparacaine 0.5% experience significantly lower postinjection IOP spike, and that too for a considerably shorter duration as compared to those receiving IVB without ocular decompression. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Challenges in the management of glaucoma in developing countries
Publication date: Available online 20 April 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology Author(s): Nadeem Hafeez Butt, Muhammad Hammad Ayub, Muhammad Hassaan Ali Glaucoma is the most common optic neuropathy characterized by normal to raised intraocular pressure (IOP), visual field defects, loss of retinal nerve fiber layer, thinning of the neuroretinal rim, and cupping of the optic disc. IOP reduction by medical, laser, or surgical therapies remains the only clinically proven treatment of glaucoma. The challenges in glaucoma management are diverse. They include early detection and diagnosis, setting of appropriat...
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Eradicating trachoma: The experience in Taiwan
Publication date: Available online 14 May 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology Author(s): David Hui-Kang Ma (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Trachoma in Asia—A disappearing scourge
Publication date: Available online 17 May 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology Author(s): Hugh R. Taylor Trachoma is an ancient blinding eye disease. With improvements in hygiene and living conditions and development of targeted strategies by the World Health Organization, trachoma is being progressively eliminated. Great progress is being seen in Asian countries, many of which are becoming trachoma free. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Iris-claw versus posterior chamber fixation intraocular lens implantation in pediatric traumatic cataract
Conclusion Both IFIOL and PCIOL implantations have good visual outcomes and minimal postoperative complications; therefore, IFIOL can be used as an alternative to PCIOL in children with traumatic cataract with inadequate capsular support. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Retinoblastoma in Mongolia: Clinical characteristics and survival from 1987 to 2014
Conclusion Retinoblastoma in Mongolia is frequently diagnosed at late stages and has a poor outcome. These data show the importance of early pediatric eye examinations and better treatment of retinoblastoma in children younger than 3 years in Mongolia. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - May 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
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Publication date: March 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 6, Issue 1 (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - March 12, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Primary diffuse large B cell lymphoma of the lacrimal sac
Publication date: March 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 6, Issue 1 Author(s): Wei-Shan Tsao, Tzu-Lun Huang, Yung-Hsiang Hsu, Nancy Chen, Rong-Kung Tsai A 47-year-old man presented with epiphora and a mass around the lacrimal sac in his left eye. Imaging studies revealed a favorable diagnosis of sinusitis-related mucocele. However, the pathological study of the excised tumor demonstrated a diffuse large B cell lymphoma. The patient was consequently referred to the oncology department for further management. Malignant lymphomas of the lacrimal sac are rare and they can mimic mucoceles. As su...
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - March 12, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Association of refractive error with vision-related quality of life in junior high school students
Conclusion In this study population, myopia was associated with difficulties in near and distance vision compared to emmetropia. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings in other populations. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - March 12, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Macular thickness analysis for glaucoma diagnosis and management
Publication date: Available online 28 February 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology Author(s): Divakar Gupta, Sanjay Asrani There is increasing literature regarding the role of macular imaging by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in glaucoma care. Spectral domain OCT (SD-OCT) has allowed for high resolution imaging of the total macula and macular segments. With the use of asymmetry analysis, macular thickness is a measurement that can be used for the detection and progression of glaucoma. Some artifacts seen on retinal nerve fiber layer (rNFL) scans may be overcome by macular SD-OCT imaging. Also, nonglauco...
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - February 28, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Etiology of orbital fractures at a level I trauma center in a large metropolitan city
Conclusion Assault was the largest cause of all orbital fractures, and occurred most commonly in young males. Assaulted patients were more likely to have left-sided fractures compared to nonassaulted patients. In patients aged 50 years and older, falls were the most common cause of orbital fractures. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - February 14, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
The use of macular optical coherence tomography thickness in the diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma
Publication date: Available online 13 February 2016 Source:Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology Author(s): Da-Wen Lu (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - February 14, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Comparison of glaucoma diagnostic accuracy of macular ganglion cell complex thickness based on nonhighly myopic and highly myopic normative database
Conclusion The evaluations of glaucoma in eyes with high myopia using a nonhighly myopic normative database may lead to a frequent misdiagnosis. When evaluating glaucoma in high myopic eyes, the mGCC thickness determined by the long axial length high myopic normative database should be applied. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - February 14, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Correlation of spectral domain optical coherence tomography findings in sub-silicone oil foveal depression space and visual outcomes in eyes undergoing silicone oil removal
Conclusion We conclude that these small hyper-reflective spherical bodies in the SSO-FD space were most likely emulsified silicone oil globules and correlated with significant visual improvement with their clearance after silicone oil removal. (Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology - February 14, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
