Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy and Declining Renal Function in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes by AJin Cho, Hayne Cho Park, Young-Ki Lee, Young Joo Shin, So Hyun Bae, Hakyoung Kim

“…We included a total of 1527 patients with type 2 diabetes who followed up in our diabetes clinic and underwent fundus photographic examinations from August 2006 to February 2014. DR was assessed by retinal ophthalmologists using comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations. …”
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Sutureless Intrascleral Haptic-Hook Lens Implantation Using 25-Gauge Trocars by Zhi-Xiang Hu, HaiShuang Lin, Lingying Ye, Zhong Lin, Tianyu Chen, Ke Lin, Rong-Han Wu

“…The mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.82 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) units preoperatively, and the mean BCVA was 0.44 logMAR units at the 6-month follow-up visit. No postoperative retinal detachment, endophthalmitis, IOL tilt or dislocation, or vitreous hemorrhage was noted. …”
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Measuring Hemoglobin Levels in the Optic Disc of Parkinson’s Disease Patients Using New Colorimetric Analysis Software by Maria Pilar Bambo, Elena Garcia-Martin, Maria Satue, Susana Perez-Olivan, Silvia Alayon, Marta Gonzalez-Hernandez, Vicente Polo, Jose Manuel Larrosa, Manuel Gonzalez-De la Rosa

“…We also compared differences in retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thicknesses obtained using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) device between PD group and healthy group. …”
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Integrating electrocardiogram and fundus images for early detection of cardiovascular diseases by K. A. Muthukumar, Dhruva Nandi, Priya Ranjan, Krithika Ramachandran, Shiny PJ, Anirban Ghosh, Ashwini M, Aiswaryah Radhakrishnan, V. E. Dhandapani, Rajiv Janardhanan

“…In our research, we present an avant-garde methodology that synergistically integrates ECG readings and retinal fundus images to facilitate the early disease tagging as well as triaging of the CVDs in the order of disease priority. …”
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Secondary Vitrectomy with Internal Limiting Membrane Plug due to Persistent Full-Thickness Macular Hole OCT-Angiography and Microperimetry Features: Case Series by Dominika Wrzesińska, Katarzyna Nowomiejska, Dominika Nowakowska, Mario Damiano Toro, Vincenza Bonfiglio, Michele Reibaldi, Teresio Avitabile, Robert Rejdak

“…In OCT-A, the area of foveal avascular zone (FAZ) was larger, and foveal vessel density (FVDS) was smaller in eyes after secondary PPV in comparison to fellow eyes. In microperimetry, retinal sensitivity was lower in eyes after secondary PPV, and eccentric fixation was found in 2 of 4 patients. …”
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Sub-Tenon Injections of Triamcinolone Acetonide Had Limited Effect on Cystoid Macular Edema Secondary to Nanoparticle Albumin-Bound-Paclitaxel (Abraxane) by Naoki Matsuoka, Hiruma Hasebe, Tetsuji Mayama, Takeo Fukuchi

“…Two STTA treatments were administered for persistent CME in her right eye. Central retinal thickness (CRT) of the treated eye decreased after the first STTA, but there was no change after the second STTA. …”
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Quantification of Microvascular Density of the Optic Nerve Head in Diabetic Retinopathy Using Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography by Jianfeng Huang, Bodi Zheng, Yingyi Lu, Xiaoya Gu, Hong Dai, Tong Chen

“…Radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) plexus density and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness were examined. …”
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Exosome-loading miR-205: a two-pronged approach to ocular neovascularization therapy by Hui-ying Zhang, Qiu-yang Zhang, Qing Liu, Si-guo Feng, Yan Ma, Feng-sheng Wang, Yue Zhu, Jin Yao, Biao Yan

“…Furthermore, miR-205 strengthens the endothelial barrier, thereby reducing vascular leakage. In mouse models of retinal and choroidal neovascularization, miR-205 administration effectively suppresses abnormal blood vessel formation and leakage. …”
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Bevacizumab for CRVO Associated CME: Effect of Timing and Frequency of Injections on Final Visual Outcome by Joseph Pikkel, Otzem Chassid, Yumna Busool, Ward Srour, Adi Sharabi-Nov, Itzchak Beiran

“…Injection of anti-VEGF antibody into the vitreous body is a well-established treatment for ischemic central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) associated macular edema. …”
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Identification of Iron Homeostasis Genes Dysregulation Potentially Involved in Retinopathy of Prematurity Pathogenicity by Microarray Analysis by Xian-qiong Luo, Chun-yi Zhang, Jia-wen Zhang, Jing-bo Jiang, Ai-hua Yin, Li Guo, Chuan Nie, Xu-zai Lu, Hua Deng, Liang Zhang

“…Therefore, here we performed global gene expression profiling in human fetal retinal microvascular endothelial cells (RMECs) under hypoxic conditions in vitro. …”
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Structural and vascular assessment of the optic nerve head and macula in chronic Chagas disease by Cristiana L. M. Agra, Camila V. Ventura, Letícia D. da Fonte, Marcela R. V. Oliveira, Marília Leal, Maria Elisa L. S. M. Assunção, Maria da Glória A. M. Cavalcanti, Silvia M. M. Alves, Ana Karine Soares, Liana O. Ventura, Tiago S. Prata

“…The main outcome measures were the glaucoma discriminant factor, average peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, macular ganglion cell complex thickness, peripapillary vascular density (VD), foveal and parafoveal thickness, foveal avascular zone area, and total foveal and parafoveal VD from the superficial and deep capillary plexus that were compared between the two groups. …”
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Extraocular Surgical Approach for Placement of Subretinal Implants in Blind Patients: Lessons from Cochlear-Implants by Assen Koitschev, Katarina Stingl, Karl Ulrich Bartz-Schmidt, Angelika Braun, Florian Gekeler, Udo Greppmaier, Helmut Sachs, Tobias Peters, Barbara Wilhelm, Eberhart Zrenner, Dorothea Besch

“…In hereditary retinal diseases photoreceptors progressively degenerate, often causing blindness without therapy being available. …”
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Correlation between Choroidal Neovascularization Shown by OCT Angiography and Choroidal Thickness in Patients with Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy by Joanna Gołębiewska, Joanna Brydak-Godowska, Joanna Moneta-Wielgoś, Monika Turczyńska, Dariusz Kęcik, Wojciech Hautz

“…All cases of CNV were associated with irregular retinal pigment epithelial detachment. CT was increased in the affected eyes (mean 491.05 ± 91.98), but there were no statistically significant correlations between CT and CNV and PED occurrence (p=0.661 and p=0.614, resp.) and between CT and duration of the disease (p=0.940). …”
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Intravitreal Conbercept Injection with and without Grid Laser Photocoagulation in the Treatment of Diffuse Diabetic Macular Edema in Real-Life Clinical Practice by Yule Xu, Ao Rong, Yanlong Bi, Wei Xu

“…At month 12, the mean best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) letter score improvement was 9.1±4.5 and 7.5±4.2 in the IVC group and the combined group and the mean central retinal thickness (CRT) reduction was 145.1 ± 69.9 μm and 168.5±53.6 μm, respectively. …”
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Purinergic Receptors in Ocular Inflammation by Ana Guzman-Aranguez, Xavier Gasull, Yolanda Diebold, Jesús Pintor

“…Adenosine receptors, in particular A2A adenosine receptors, present anti-inflammatory action in acute and chronic retinal inflammation. Regarding the A3 receptor, selective agonists like N6-(3-iodobenzyl)-5′-N-methylcarboxamidoadenosine (CF101) have been used for the treatment of inflammatory ophthalmic diseases such as dry eye and uveoretinitis. …”
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Analysis of the Cytokine Expression in the Aqueous Humor of Individuals with BRVO-Associated Macular Edema by Chengyi Zhu, Lanlan Pan, Qiong Yi, Qiping Wei

“…This study aimed to determine the expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), interleukin-6 (IL-6), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), and vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in the aqueous humor of patients with macular edema (ME) caused by branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), as well as to investigate the relationship between the cytokines as mentioned earlier and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), ME, and the degree of ME from the molecular level. …”
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Correlation between CHA2DS2-VASc Score and Glaucoma Treatment and Prognosis by Yoav Y. Pikkel, Daniel Krebs, Vadim Igal, Adi Sharabi-Nov, Irena Epstein, Joseph Pikkel

“…Data was collected regarding the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), visual field (VF), line of treatment (LOT) of glaucoma, and all the data needed to accurately calculate CHA2DS2-VASc score for each patient. …”
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Minimally Invasive Vitreoretinal Surgery (25G, 27G) with High-speed Vitrectomy Cutter – Case Series by Krzysztof Broniarek, Katarzyna Michalska-Małecka

“…Case report: The analysis concerns the results of the performed posterior vitrectomy procedure in patients with full-thickness macular hole, tractional retinal detachment due to diabetic retinopathy, and vitreomacular traction syndrome. …”
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Evaluation of Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Degenerative and Tractional Lamellar Macular Hole by Burcu Polat Gültekin, Defne Kalaycı

“…The foveal avascular zone (FAZ) and retinal vascular densities in the superficial, deep capillary, and choriocapillary plexuses were analyzed and compared with fellow eyes and healthy controls using OCTA. …”
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New optical coherence tomography biomarker for diagnosis of acute optic neuritis in multiple sclerosis by Hend Mohammed Safwat, Sanaa Ahmed Mohamed, Ahmed Hassan Elsheshiny

“…Imaging of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer by conventional spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), and retrolaminar part of optic nerve by enhanced depth imaging OCT were done for both acute optic neuritis eyes and the fellow eyes. …”
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