1. Primary core vitrectomy technique before cataract surgery in combined phacovitrectomy for eyes with dense vitreous hemorrhages.
Shin KS et al. Retina. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1097/IAE.0000000000002178.
A study investigating the efficacy and safety of a primary nucleus vitrectomy technique combined with phaco-vitrectomy in eyes with dense vitreous haemorrhage prior to cataract surgery. This technique allowed surgeons to perform optimal cataract surgery. In addition, it has reduced the surgery time and complications related to the surgery itself.
2.Optical coherence tomography angiography characterisation of acute and late stage Purtscher retinopathy.
Gil P et al. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018 Apr 1:1120672118769788. doi: 10.1177/1120672118769788.
A case-report on a 21-year-old male patient suffering from Purtscher retinopathy and monitored with OCT angiography. Fundoscopic examination of the left eye in the patient who had been in a car accident revealed the presence of multiple peri-papillary cotton wool spots and intra- and pre-retinal haemorrhages. OCT angiography, also in follow-up, was able to detect, quantify and map focal microvascular abnormalities at the level of the superficial and deep retinal vascular plexuses of the inner retina.
3.Depot-specific characteristics of adipose tissue-derived stromal cells in thyroid-associated orbitopathy.
Wong JSC et al. Br J Ophthalmol. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-311339.
Thyroid disease-associated orbitopathy (TAO) causes inflammatory fibroproliferation of periocular connective tissues. In this study, the mesenchymal, myofibrogenic, adipogenic properties and hyaluronic acid (HA) synthesis capacity of stem/stromal cells derived from three adipose deposits of TAO patients were compared. The different adipose deposits showed similar mesenchymal phenotypes, but different adipogenic, myofibrogenic and HA synthesis potentials.
4. Eye for an eye: near-fatal outcome of fungal infection in a young, diabetic girl.
Vos FI et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Apr 17;2018. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-223059.
In this report the authors describe the case of a young diabetic girl in a condition of ketoacidosis who suffered a sudden loss of vision in her right eye. The vision loss was caused by an invasive rhino-orbito-cerebral fungal infection (mucormycosis) resulting in extensive periorbital thrombosis.
5. Adenovirus Ocular Infections: Prevalence, Pathology, Pitfalls, and Practical Pointers.
Garcia-Zalisnak D et al. Eyand Contact Lens. 2018 Apr 13. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000226.
Review of adenoviral conjunctivitis, the manifestations of which include epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, pharyngoconjunctival fever and non-specific conjunctivitis. There is currently no effective and specific drug approved against adenovirus. Treatment is mainly supportive and includes artificial tears and cold compresses. Topical antibiotics are only indicated if bacterial co-infection is suspected or in high-risk patients, such as children.
6. Scleral Patch Graft With a Suture Reinforcement Technique in Surgical Management of Necrotizing Scleritis With Ectasia.
Wen JC et al. Cornea. 2018 Apr 16. doi: 10.1097/ICO.0000000000001598.
Work describing a technique to reduce and strengthen scleral thinning in necrotising scleritis with ectasia. The report describes the entire surgical technique in 2 cases with a video. In particular, the reduction of the uveal prolapse was conducted by means of a compression suture technique (weaving) superimposed on a scleral patch.
7.Central retinal artery occlusion following orbital biopsy.
Chehade LK et al. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1111/ceo.13302
Report describing a case of central retinal artery occlusion following orbital biopsy. The case highlights the importance of routine postoperative observations after orbital surgery and the criticality of recognising and managing central retinal artery occlusion.
8.Glaucoma progression and its relationship with corrected and uncorrected intraocular pressure in eyes with history of refractive corneal surgery. Kwon J et al. Curr Eye Res. 2018 Apr 20. doi: 10.1080/02713683.2018.1467930.
Work thoroughly investigating the relationship of glaucoma progression with correction or non-correction of intraocular pressure in patients with a previous history of refractive corneal surgery.
9. Visual Performance of a New Extended Depth-of-Focus Intraocular Lens Compared to a Distance-Dominant Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lens. Savini G et al. J Refract Surg. 2018 Apr 1;34(4):228-235. doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20180125-01.
Work analysing the clinical performance of a new Extended Depth of Focus (EDOF) intraocular lens and comparing it with that of a diffractive multifocal IOL. The results showed that the new EDOF IOL acted similarly to a multifocal IOL for long and short distances, but was superior at intermediate distances.
10.Expert practice patterns and opinions on corneal cross-linking for infectious keratitis.
Hsia YC et al. BMJ Open Ophthalmol. 2018 Mar 16;3(1):e000112. doi: 10.1136/bmjophth-2017-000112. eCollection 2018.
Corneal cross-linking (CXL) can be an effective intervention for patients with infectious corneal ulcers as it is able to reduce inflammation and inactivate the causative agent of infection at the same time. This survey investigates the use of CXL in the treatment of infectious keratitis.
Dr. Carmelo Chines
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