Choriocapillaris perfusion assessed using swept source optical coherence tomographic angiography and the severity of diabetic retinopathy
Conclusion
Quantitative FD density, number and size assessed by using SS-OCTA were independently correlated with the severity of DR. The assessment of the CC perfusion metrics in the macula may be a sensitive biomarker of DR changes. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Wang, W., Guo, X., Chen, Y., Xiong, K., Gong, X., Yuan, M., Liang, X., Huang, W. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Serum complement component 3, complement component 4 and complement component 1q levels predict progressive visual field loss in older women with primary angle closure glaucoma
Conclusion
Decreased C3, C4 and C1q levels at baseline were significantly associated with a greater risk of VF loss progression only in older women with PACG. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Li, S., Qiu, Y., Yu, J., Shao, M., Li, Y., Cao, W., Sun, X. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Intraocular pressure and diurnal fluctuation of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension: a baseline report from the LiGHT China trial cohort
Conclusions
Younger age, male gender and thicker CCT are correlated to higher IOP in POAG patients while only thicker CCT is related to higher IOP in OHT patients. Peak IOP appears mostly at early morning or late afternoon and trough value occurs mostly at early afternoon. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Yang, Y., Zhang, X., Chen, Z., Wei, Y., Ye, Q., Fan, Y., Nathwani, N., Gazzard, G., Yu, M., LiGHT China Trial Study Group, Lin, Liu, Zhang, Ge, Huang, Ling, Zhong, Foster, Jiang, Yang, Xu, Zuo, Xiao, Huang, Hao, Fan, Liu, Deng, Ye, Chen, Ouyang, Cai, Ge, Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Relationship between macular intercapillary area measured by optical coherence tomography angiography and central visual field sensitivity in normal tension glaucoma
Conclusion
ICA enlargement could be a potentially important disease marker of early NTG as reflected by its association with GCIPL thinning and decrease CVFS specifically for early NTG eyes. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shen, R., Wang, Y. M., Cheung, C. Y., Tang, F. Y., Lam, A., Tham, C. C., Chan, P. P. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Relationship of macular ganglion cell complex thickness to choroidal microvasculature drop-out in primary open-angle glaucoma
Conclusion
In POAG eyes, GCC thinning is faster in eyes with MvD. Detection of MvD in OCT-A images can assist clinicians to identify patients who are at higher risk for central macula thinning and glaucomatous progression and may require more intensive management. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Micheletti, E., Moghimi, S., El-Nimri, N., Nishida, T., Suh, M. H., Proudfoot, J. A., Kamalipour, A., Zangwill, L. M., Weinreb, R. N. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Reproducibility of deep learning based scleral spur localisation and anterior chamber angle measurements from anterior segment optical coherence tomography images
Conclusion
DLLSS achieved comparable repeatability compared with MPSS for measurement of ACA. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Liu, P., Higashita, R., Guo, P. Y., Okamoto, K., Li, F., Nguyen, A., Sakata, R., Duan, L., Aihara, M., Lin, S., Zhang, X., Leung, C. K.-S., Liu, J. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Optimal number and orientation of anterior segment OCT images to measure ocular biometric parameters in angle closure eyes: the Chinese American Eye Study
Conclusions
Sectoral anatomical variations in angle closure eyes are easily misrepresented based on current AS-OCT imaging conventions. A revised multi-image approach can better capture the mean and range of biometric measurements. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shan, J., Pardeshi, A., Jiang, X., Richter, G. M., McKean-Cowdin, R., Varma, R., Xu, B. Y. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on uveitis patient care
Conclusions
Uveitis patient care has changed significantly since the beginning of the pandemic. The recommendations will continue to evolve as new data on IMTs and vaccination become available. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Vu, A. F., Kodati, S., Lin, P., Bodaghi, B., Emami-Naeini, P., for the COVID-19 Practice Patterns Study Group Tags: COVID-19 Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Uveal lymphoid hyperplasia: treatment with combination antibiotics and steroids
Conclusions
In this small cohort of patients with uveal lymphoid hyperplasia, measurable and sustained clinical responses were observed with antibiotics/steroids, without systemic recurrence. This suggests combination antibiotic/steroid therapy is a reasonable treatment for select cases of uveal lymphoid hyperplasia, and may avoid the need for systemic chemotherapy/monoclonal antibody and/or external beam irradiation. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Francis, J. H., Winebrake, J. P., Abramson, D. H. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Changing operating room practices: the effect on postoperative endophthalmitis rates following cataract surgery
Conclusions
Adopting a set of four temporary OR protocols that are often mandatory in the Western world did not reduce the POE rate. Along with previously published studies, these results challenge the necessity of these common practices which may be needlessly costly and wasteful, arguing for the reevaluation of empiric and potentially unnecessary guidelines that govern ophthalmic surgeries. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Haripriya, A., Ravindran, R. D., Robin, A. L., Shukla, A. G., Chang, D. F. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Novel ADAMTSL4 gene mutations in Chinese patients with isolated ectopia lentis
Conclusions
This study reported five IEL probands with eight novel mutations in the ADAMTSL4 gene. The clinical IEL phenotypes caused by these mutations were variable and complex. This study thus establishes the ADAMTSL4 gene mutation frequency and expands the gene’s mutation spectrum to help recognise ADAMTSL4-related IEL clinical manifestations. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Guo, D., Yang, F., Zhou, Y., Zhang, X., Cao, Q., Jin, G., Zheng, D. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Multidrug-resistant keratitis: challenging yet manageable
Conclusion
MDR keratitis, despite being a challenge to treat, can be successfully managed by medical therapy alone, if appropriate therapy is started early in the clinical course. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sahoo, S., Alluri, H., Mitra, S., Priyadarshini, S., Sahu, S. K., Mohanty, A., Das, S. Tags: Editor's choice Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Possible association between viral infection and poor survival of the corneal graft after penetrating keratoplasty in patients with congenital corneal opacity: a cohort study
Conclusion
The presence of viral DNA in CCO specimens might be associated with poor graft survival after PK. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Miao, S., Lin, Q., Li, X., Zhao, L., Pan, Z. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Diffuse pattern, orbital invasion, perineural invasion and Ki-67 are associated with nodal metastasis in patients with eyelid sebaceous carcinoma
Conclusions
We identified risk factors for nodal metastasis and developed a nomogram to provide individualised estimates of nodal metastasis for eyelid SC patients and guide postoperative management. This nomogram contained clinicopathological factors besides the T category of the TNM staging system and suggesting great clinical value. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Gu, X., Xie, M., Luo, Y., Song, X., Xu, S., Fan, X. Tags: Open access Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research
Treatment strategies and long-term outcomes in patients with congenital microphthalmia-anophthalmia with cyst
Conclusion
The favourable long-term outcomes in this study have resulted from bespoke plans which considered periocular tissue development, regional orbital growth and orbital volume replacement. The authors contemplate cyst excision if the prosthetic fitting or retention is impeded by the cyst as this often heralds the increased risk of long-term periocular distortion. (Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - May 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Gore, S., Grimaldi, G., Mazzone, G., Collin, R., Savino, G., Pagnoni, M., Modugno, A. Tags: Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research