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Retina ; 43(9): 1557-1562, 2023 09 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37253246

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PURPOSE: To describe photoreceptor damage in patients with Terson syndrome as a potential cause for inconsistent clinical outcomes. METHODS: Clinical evaluation and retinal imaging in six patients. RESULTS: Four patients were women and two men, with an average age of 46.8 years (SD 8.9). Four patients suffered aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, one vertebral artery dissection, and one superior sagittal sinus thrombosis. In 11 eyes, a consistent pattern of outer retinal changes within the central retina affecting the ellipsoid zone and the outer nuclear layer was observed, indicating photoreceptor damage. Areas of photoreceptor damage showed poor spatial correlation with intraocular hemorrhage, particularly subinternal limiting membrane hemorrhage. The observed retinal abnormalities demonstrated incomplete recovery over long-term follow-up 3.5 to 8 years posthemorrhage, irrespective of surgical or conservative treatment strategy, and had variable impact on the patients' visual function. CONCLUSION: The observations suggest that photoreceptor damage in Terson syndrome likely represents a distinct manifestation of this condition, which could be caused by transient ischemia of the outer retina secondary to acute rise in intracranial pressure.


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Macula Lutea , Hemorragia Subaracnóidea , Masculino , Humanos , Feminino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Hemorragia Vítrea/etiologia , Hemorragia Vítrea/complicações , Retina , Hemorragia Subaracnóidea/complicações , Hemorragia Subaracnóidea/diagnóstico , Acuidade Visual , Tomografia de Coerência Óptica/métodos
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Ophthalmology ; 129(12): 1389-1401, 2022 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35842190

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TOPIC: To compare bevacizumab, ranibizumab, aflibercept, and laser treatment as primary therapies for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in terms of retreatment rate. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Anti-VEGF agents are increasingly used as primary treatment for ROP and may provide superior outcomes compared with laser in posterior disease. Head-to-head comparisons between different anti-VEGFs are lacking. METHODS: We searched CENTRAL, Embase, MEDLINE, and CINAHL databases for randomized controlled trials and nonrandomized comparative studies that had been reported as of March 2022. We included studies that used bevacizumab, ranibizumab, aflibercept or laser for ROP with comparable cohorts and treatment criteria. Studies were evaluated by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation framework, and those with biased case selection, nonrandomized case-control, or lack of control group were excluded. Frequentist meta-analyses of proportions determined the absolute primary retreatment rate of each modality and Bayesian network meta-analyses compared pairs of treatments in type 1 and Zone I ROP. RESULTS: In all, 30 studies (4686 eyes) were included in the network meta-analyses. For type 1 ROP, single-treatment success rates (i.e., likelihood of needing no further treatment) were 89.3% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 83.8%-93.8%; n = 1552) for laser, 87.0% (95% CI: 78.6%-93.8%; n = 2081) for bevacizumab, 80.7% (95% CI: 62.0%-94.4%; n = 326) for aflibercept, and 74.0% (95% CI: 62.7%-84.1%; n = 727) for ranibizumab. Bayesian network meta-analysis indicates that laser treatment is associated with a significant 62% (95% credible interval [CrI]: 16%-83%) reduction in retreatment risk compared with ranibizumab, while no significant difference was found among other pairwise comparisons. The mean ± standard error of the mean times to secondary treatment following primary aflibercept (12.96 ± 0.47 weeks) and bevacizumab (11.36 ± 0.54 weeks) therapy were significantly longer than that for primary ranibizumab (9.29 ± 0.43weeks) therapy (P = 7 × 10-7 and P = 9 × 10-3, respectively). For Zone I ROP, single-treatment success rates were 91.2% (95% CI: 83.6-96.9; n = 231) for bevacizumab, 78.3% (95% CI: 61.4-91.9; n = 100) for ranibizumab, and 65.9% (95% CI: 41.4-87.2; n = 158) for laser treatment. In this case, Bayesian network meta-analysis suggests that primary bevacizumab is associated with a significant 67% (95% CrI:10%-90%) reduction in retreatment risk compared with laser treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Laser was associated with a lower rate of retreatment than ranibizumab in type 1 ROP (Zones I and II combined), while bevacizumab was associated with a lower rate of retreatment than laser in Zone I ROP. Aflibercept and bevacizumab demonstrate longer duration of action than ranibizumab for ROP.


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Ranibizumab , Retinopatia da Prematuridade , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Ranibizumab/uso terapêutico , Bevacizumab/uso terapêutico , Metanálise em Rede , Retinopatia da Prematuridade/tratamento farmacológico , Teorema de Bayes , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular , Proteínas Recombinantes de Fusão/uso terapêutico , Inibidores da Angiogênese/uso terapêutico , Lasers , Retratamento , Injeções Intravítreas , Fotocoagulação a Laser
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Ophthalmologica ; 243(3): 207-216, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31689706

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BACKGROUND: The ability to read is an important factor in the quality of life. Choroideremia is an inherited retinal degeneration presenting with gradual, progressive constriction of the central visual field, providing a useful disease model to investigate the impact of the visual field on reading ability. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide practical guidance on the usefulness of measuring reading ability in patients. METHOD: The Radner Reading Test was administered to 33 patients (65 eyes with choroideremia). To quantify the residual retinal area, the patients underwent microperimetry and imaging. The visual angle subtended by the largest letter read by each subject was calculated using Emsley's Model Eye. RESULTS: A minimum of 1 letter must be seen to allow the eye to read, with preservation of foveal sensitivity. The relationship between reading speed and acuity varies with the visual field. The reading speed is higher in eyes with an intact fovea (p < 0.001 right eye, p = 0.06 left eye). Qualitative analysis of the direction of the intact retina did not indicate any directional impact on measurements. CONCLUSIONS: In order to read, an eye must have enough retinal width close to the fovea to see at least 1 full letter. Direction of print does not impact the ability to read, allowing results from different languages to be combined in clinical trials.


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Coroideremia/fisiopatologia , Leitura , Retina/fisiopatologia , Transtornos da Visão/fisiopatologia , Campos Visuais/fisiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Coroideremia/terapia , Sensibilidades de Contraste , Terapia Genética , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Qualidade de Vida , Testes Visuais , Acuidade Visual/fisiologia , Testes de Campo Visual , Adulto Jovem
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Int J Mol Sci ; 21(14)2020 Jul 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32674481

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Effective treatment of retinal diseases with adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated gene therapy is highly dependent on the proportion of successfully transduced cells. However, due to inflammatory reactions at high vector doses, adjunctive treatment may be necessary to enhance the therapeutic outcome. Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are anti-malarial drugs that have been successfully used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Evidence suggests that at high concentrations, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine can impact viral infection and replication by increasing endosomal and lysosomal pH. This effect has led to investigations into the potential benefits of these drugs in the treatment of viral infections, including human immunodeficiency virus and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. However, at lower concentrations, hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine appear to exert immunomodulatory effects by inhibiting nucleic acid sensors, including toll-like receptor 9 and cyclic GMP-AMP synthase. This dose-dependent effect on their mechanism of action supports observations of increased viral infections associated with lower drug doses. In this review, we explore the immunomodulatory activity of hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, their impact on viral infections, and their potential to improve the efficacy and safety of retinal gene therapy by reducing AAV-induced immune responses. The safety and practicalities of delivering hydroxychloroquine into the retina will also be discussed.


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Cloroquina/uso terapêutico , Terapia Genética , Hidroxicloroquina/uso terapêutico , Doenças Retinianas/terapia , Viroses/tratamento farmacológico , Animais , Betacoronavirus/efeitos dos fármacos , Cloroquina/farmacologia , Dependovirus/genética , Humanos , Hidroxicloroquina/farmacologia , Imunomodulação/efeitos dos fármacos , Doenças Retinianas/patologia , SARS-CoV-2
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Retina ; 44(3): e22-e23, 2024 Mar 01.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37883582
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Ophthalmology ; 125(3): 432-443, 2018 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29110946

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PURPOSE: To report the initial efficacy results of the Retina Implant Alpha AMS (Retina Implant AG, Reutlingen, Germany) for partial restoration of vision in end-stage retinitis pigmentosa (RP). DESIGN: Prospective, single-arm, investigator-sponsored interventional clinical trial. Within-participant control comprising residual vision with the retinal implant switched ON versus OFF in the implanted eye. PARTICIPANTS: The Retina Implant Alpha AMS was implanted into the worse-seeing eye of 6 participants with end-stage RP and no useful perception of light vision. Eligibility criteria included previous normal vision for ≥12 years and no significant ocular or systemic comorbidity. METHODS: Vision assessments were scheduled at 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postimplantation. They comprised tabletop object recognition tasks, a self-assessment mobility questionnaire, and screen-based tests including Basic Light and Motion (BaLM), grating acuity, and greyscale contrast discrimination. A full-field stimulus test (FST) was also performed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Improvement in activities of daily living, recognition tasks, and assessments of light perception with the implant ON compared with OFF. RESULTS: All 6 participants underwent successful implantation. Light perception and temporal resolution with the implant ON were achieved in all participants. Light localization was achieved with the implant ON in all but 1 participant (P4) in whom the chip was not functioning optimally because of a combination of iatrogenic intraoperative implant damage and incorrect implantation. Implant ON correct grating detections (which were at chance level with implant OFF) were recorded in the other 5 participants, ranging from 0.1 to 3.33 cycles/degree on 1 occasion. The ability to locate high-contrast tabletop objects not seen with the implant OFF was partially restored with the implant ON in all but 1 participant (P4). There were 2 incidents of conjunctival erosion and 1 inferotemporal macula-on retinal detachment, which were successfully repaired, and 2 incidents of inadvertent damage to the implant during surgery (P3 and P4). CONCLUSIONS: The Alpha AMS subretinal implant improved visual performance in 5 of 6 participants and has exhibited ongoing function for up to 24 months. Although implantation surgery remains challenging, new developments such as OCT microscope guidance added refinements to the surgical technique.


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Atividades Cotidianas , Retina/cirurgia , Retinose Pigmentar/cirurgia , Tomografia de Coerência Óptica/métodos , Acuidade Visual/fisiologia , Percepção Visual/fisiologia , Próteses Visuais , Eletrodos Implantados , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Desenho de Prótese , Retina/patologia , Retinose Pigmentar/diagnóstico , Retinose Pigmentar/fisiopatologia , Método Simples-Cego , Resultado do Tratamento
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BMC Ophthalmol ; 18(1): 30, 2018 Feb 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29409483

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BACKGROUND: With increasing availability of toric intraocular lenses (IOL) for cataract surgery, real-world refractive outcome data is needed to aid the counselling of patients regarding lens choice. We aim to assess the outcomes of toric intraocular lens use in the non-specialist environment of a typical United Kingdom NHS cataract service. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study conducted at the Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. All patients who received a toric IOL implant over a 10 months period. Patients underwent pre-operative corneal marking, phacoemulsification and toric IOL implantation. Biometry was obtained using a Zeiss IOLMaster 500 and the toric IOLs were selected using the manufacturers' online calculators. Post-operative refractions were obtained from optometrist's manifest refraction or by autorefraction. The outcome measures were post-operative unaided visual acuity (UVA), spherical equivalent refraction, cylindrical correction and all complications. RESULTS: Thirty-two eyes of 24 patients aged 21-86 years (mean 66.4, SD 14.5) were included. UVA was superior to pre-operative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in 81% of eyes, same in 16% and inferior in 3%, resulting in a median improvement of 0.20 LogMAR (IQR 0.10 to 0.30). 56%, 81%, 94% and 100% of eyes were within ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5 and ±2.0 D of predicted spherical equivalent, respectively. Three (9%) eyes required further surgery to rectify significant IOL rotation. CONCLUSIONS: Reduced cylindrical correction and improved UVA could be expected in the majority of patients undergoing toric IOL implantation. Patients should be counselled about the risk of lens rotation.


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Astigmatismo/fisiopatologia , Implante de Lente Intraocular , Lentes Intraoculares , Facoemulsificação , Pseudofacia/fisiopatologia , Refração Ocular/fisiologia , Acuidade Visual/fisiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Medicina Estatal , Reino Unido , Adulto Jovem
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Clin Exp Ophthalmol ; 45(5): 489-495, 2017 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28002873

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BACKGROUND: Macular Integrity Assessment microperimetry assesses macular sensitivity to projected point light sources and maps eye movements to assess fixation stability. Although microperimetry is gaining prominence as an assessment tool in clinical and research settings, there is no consensus on whether it should be performed before or after pupil dilation. No studies to date have examined the effect of pupil dilation on results. The aim of this project was to elucidate the effect of pupil dilation on microperimetry outcomes. DESIGN: Prospective audit. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty healthy patients from postoperative cataract clinic and 10 patients with choroideremia to simulate a disease with peripheral visual field loss. METHODS: Subjects underwent 10-2 68-point field testing using the Macular Integrity Assessment microperimeter on each eye. Subjects then underwent randomized dilation of one eye, and the test was repeated in both eyes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: We compared changes in threshold sensitivity and fixation stability pre-pupil and post-pupil dilation. The undilated eye was analysed for any learning or fatigue effect caused by test repetition. RESULTS: Dilation produced no significant effect on threshold sensitivity (dilation effect: -0.29 decibels, P = 0.23) or fixation stability in healthy controls or in choroideremia patients (dilation effect: +0.08log bivariate contour ellipse area, P = 0.14). There was also no significant learning effect seen in the undilated eye, with no improvement in threshold sensitivity (order of eye testing: +0.03log bivariate contour ellipse area, P = 0.71). CONCLUSIONS: In the clinical setting, patients may be tested for 10 degree microperimetry with or without pupil dilation, as both scenarios yield consistent and interchangeable results.


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Doenças da Coroide/diagnóstico , Midriáticos/administração & dosagem , Pupila/efeitos dos fármacos , Escotoma/diagnóstico , Testes de Campo Visual/métodos , Campos Visuais/fisiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Doenças da Coroide/complicações , Doenças da Coroide/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Voluntários Saudáveis , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Soluções Oftálmicas , Oftalmoscopia/métodos , Estudos Prospectivos , Pupila/fisiologia , Curva ROC , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Escotoma/etiologia , Escotoma/fisiopatologia , Adulto Jovem
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Mol Cell ; 31(4): 474-484, 2008 Aug 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18722174

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Activation-induced deaminase (AID) deaminates deoxycytidine residues in immunoglobulin genes, triggering antibody diversification. Here, by use of two-hybrid and coimmunoprecipitation assays, we identify CTNNBL1 (also known as NAP) as an AID-specific interactor. Mutants of AID that interfere with CTNNBL1 interaction yield severely diminished hypermutation and class switching. Targeted inactivation of CTNNBL1 in DT40 B cells also considerably diminishes IgV diversification. CTNNBL1 is a widely expressed nuclear protein that associates with the Prp19 complex of the spliceosome, interacting with its CDC5L component. The results, therefore, identify residues in AID involved in its in vivo targeting and suggest they might act through interaction with CTNNBL1, giving possible insight into the linkage between AID recruitment and target-gene transcription.


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Diversidade de Anticorpos , Proteínas Reguladoras de Apoptose/metabolismo , Citidina Desaminase/metabolismo , Proteínas Nucleares/metabolismo , Spliceossomos/metabolismo , Animais , Proteínas de Ciclo Celular/metabolismo , Linhagem Celular , Núcleo Celular/metabolismo , Galinhas , Humanos , Proteínas Mutantes/metabolismo , Mutação/genética , Ligação Proteica , Proteínas de Ligação a RNA/metabolismo , Ratos , Técnicas do Sistema de Duplo-Híbrido
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Orbit ; 33(4): 239-44, 2014 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24410627

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PURPOSE: To determine whether application of the anti-proliferation agent, mitomycin C (MMC), to the osteotomy site during dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery increases surgical success rates. METHOD: We conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis of randomised controlled clinical studies relating to the adjunctive use of MMC in primary and revision, as well as external (EX-DCR) and endonasal DCR (EN-DCR). RESULTS: 15 studies met our inclusion criteria with a total of 850 DCR procedures. The mean concentration of MMC used was 0.3 mg/ml (range 0.02-0.75 mg/ml) and mean duration of application 18 min (range 2-30 min). MMC significantly reduced the failure rate of primary EX-DCR (risk ratio, RR, 0.51; 95% confidence interval, CI, 0.31-0.86) and revision EN-DCR (RR 0.43; 95% CI 0.21-0.89). The adjunctive use of MMC in primary EN-DCR, however, did not confer a significant reduction in failure rate compared with control (RR 0.94; 95% CI 0.44-2.04). We found a deficiency of evidence regarding the potential benefit of MMC in revision EX-DCR. Only two cases of adverse effects relating to the use of MMC were reported among the studies, both of which related to delayed wound healing. CONCLUSIONS: Application of MMC to the osteotomy site is a safe and effective way of increasing surgical success rate in primary EX-DCR and revision EN-DCR, but does not provide any significant benefit in primary EN-DCR. Further studies are required to evaluate the potential effect of MMC in revision EX-DCR.


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Alquilantes/uso terapêutico , Dacriocistorinostomia/métodos , Obstrução dos Ductos Lacrimais/tratamento farmacológico , Mitomicina/uso terapêutico , Quimioterapia Adjuvante , Humanos , Mucosa Nasal/efeitos dos fármacos , Mucosa Nasal/cirurgia , Ensaios Clínicos Controlados Aleatórios como Assunto , Reoperação , Falha de Tratamento
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Transl Vis Sci Technol ; 13(6): 20, 2024 Jun 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38916880

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Purpose: Surgical innovation in ophthalmology is impeded by the physiological limits of human motion, and robotic assistance may facilitate an expansion of the surgical repertoire. We conducted a systematic review to identify ophthalmic procedures in which robotic systems have been trialled, evaluate their performance, and explore future directions for research and development of robotic techniques. Methods: The Cochrane Library, Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched. Screening adhered to five criteria: (1) English language; (2) primary research article; (3) human patients; (4) ophthalmological surgery; and (5) robot-assisted surgery. Quality assessment was conducted with Joanna Briggs Institute Tools for Critical Appraisal. The study protocol was registered prospectively (PROSPERO ID CRD42023449793). Results: Twelve studies were included. In comparative studies, there was no difference in the occurrence of ocular harms in robot-assisted procedures and conventional surgery. However, robotic assistance did not demonstrate consistent benefits over manual surgery in terms of effectiveness or practicality, likely reflecting the learning curve associated with these systems. Single studies indicated the potential of robotic assistance to improve the consistency of subretinal drug infusion and efficiency of instrument manipulation in vitreoretinal surgery. Conclusions: Proof-of-concept studies have demonstrated the potential of robotic assistance to facilitate procedures otherwise infeasible or impractical, and may broaden access to surgery. However, robot-assisted surgery has not yet demonstrated any significant benefits over standard surgical practice. Improving the speed and reducing perioperative requirements of robot-assisted surgery are particular priorities for research and innovation to improve the practicality of these novel techniques. Translational Relevance: This systematic review summarizes the potential and limitations of robotic systems for assisting eye surgery and outlines what is required for these systems to benefit patients and surgeons.


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Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Oftalmológicos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos , Humanos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos/métodos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Robóticos/efeitos adversos , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Oftalmológicos/métodos , Oftalmopatias/cirurgia
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Front Neurosci ; 18: 1415575, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39010943

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a growing public health concern given the aging population and it is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries, affecting individuals over the age of 55 years. AMD affects the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch's membrane in the macula, leading to secondary photoreceptor degeneration and eventual loss of central vision. Late AMD is divided into two forms: neovascular AMD and geographic atrophy (GA). GA accounts for around 60% of late AMD and has been the most challenging subtype to treat. Recent advances include approval of new intravitreally administered therapeutics, pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) and avacincaptad pegol (Iveric Bio), which target complement factors C3 and C5, respectively, which slow down the rate of enlargement of the area of atrophy. However, there is currently no treatment to reverse the central vision loss associated with GA. Optogenetics may provide a strategy for rescuing visual function in GA by imparting light-sensitivity to the surviving inner retina (i.e., retinal ganglion cells or bipolar cells). It takes advantage of residual inner retinal architecture to transmit visual stimuli along the visual pathway, while a wide range of photosensitive proteins are available for consideration. Herein, we review the anatomical changes in GA, discuss the suitability of optogenetic therapeutic sensors in different target cells in pre-clinical models, and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of administration of therapeutic vectors.

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EClinicalMedicine ; 73: 102692, 2024 Jul.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39050586

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Background: Artificial intelligence deployed to triage patients post-cataract surgery could help to identify and prioritise individuals who need clinical input and to expand clinical capacity. This study investigated the accuracy and safety of an autonomous telemedicine call (Dora, version R1) in detecting cataract surgery patients who need further management and compared its performance against ophthalmic specialists. Methods: 225 participants were recruited from two UK public teaching hospitals after routine cataract surgery between 17 September 2021 and 31 January 2022. Eligible patients received a call from Dora R1 to conduct a follow-up assessment approximately 3 weeks post cataract surgery, which was supervised in real-time by an ophthalmologist. The primary analysis compared decisions made independently by Dora R1 and the supervising ophthalmologist about the clinical significance of five symptoms and whether the patient required further review. Secondary analyses used mixed methods to examine Dora R1's usability and acceptability and to assess cost impact compared to standard care. This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05213390) and ISRCTN (16038063). Findings: 202 patients were included in the analysis, with data collection completed on 23 March 2022. Dora R1 demonstrated an overall outcome sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 86% and showed moderate to strong agreement (kappa: 0.758-0.970) with clinicians in all parameters. Safety was validated by assessing subsequent outcomes: 11 of the 117 patients (9%) recommended for discharge by Dora R1 had unexpected management changes, but all were also recommended for discharge by the supervising clinician. Four patients were recommended for discharge by Dora R1 but not the clinician; none required further review on callback. Acceptability, from interviews with 20 participants, was generally good in routine circumstances but patients were concerned about the lack of a 'human element' in cases with complications. Feasibility was demonstrated by the high proportion of calls completed autonomously (195/202, 96.5%). Staff cost benefits for Dora R1 compared to standard care were £35.18 per patient. Interpretation: The composite of mixed methods analysis provides preliminary evidence for the safety, acceptability, feasibility, and cost benefits for clinical adoption of an artificial intelligence conversational agent, Dora R1, to conduct follow-up assessment post-cataract surgery. Further evaluation in real-world implementation should be conducted to provide additional evidence around safety and effectiveness in a larger sample from a more diverse set of Trusts. Funding: This manuscript is independent research funded by the National Institute for Health Research and NHSX (Artificial Intelligence in Health and Care Award, AI_AWARD01852).

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Sci Rep ; 14(1): 20033, 2024 08 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39198470

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Uveitis is characterised by breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier (BRB), allowing infiltration of immune cells that mediate intraocular inflammation, which can lead to irreversible damage of the neuroretina and the loss of sight. Treatment of uveitis relies heavily on corticosteroids and systemic immunosuppression due to limited understanding of disease pathogenesis. We performed single-cell RNA-sequencing of retinas, as well as bulk RNA-sequencing of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells from mice with experimental autoimmune uveitis (EAU) versus healthy control. This revealed that the Th1/Th17-driven disease induced strong gene expression changes in response to inflammation in rods, cones, Müller glia and RPE. In particular, Müller glia and RPE cells were found to upregulate expression of chemokines, complement factors, leukocyte adhesion molecules and MHC class II, thus highlighting their contributions to immune cell recruitment and antigen presentation at the inner and outer BRB, respectively. Additionally, ligand-receptor interaction analysis with CellPhoneDB revealed key interactions between Müller glia and T cell / natural killer cell subsets via chemokines, galectin-9 to P4HB/TIM-3, PD-L1 to PD-1, and nectin-2/3 to TIGIT signalling axes. Our findings elucidate mechanisms contributing to breakdown of retinal immune privilege during uveitis and identify novel targets for therapeutic interventions.


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Doenças Autoimunes , Barreira Hematorretiniana , Análise de Célula Única , Uveíte , Animais , Uveíte/imunologia , Uveíte/genética , Uveíte/metabolismo , Uveíte/patologia , Barreira Hematorretiniana/metabolismo , Camundongos , Doenças Autoimunes/genética , Doenças Autoimunes/imunologia , Doenças Autoimunes/metabolismo , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Retina/metabolismo , Retina/imunologia , Retina/patologia , Epitélio Pigmentado da Retina/metabolismo , Transcriptoma , Perfilação da Expressão Gênica , Células Ependimogliais/metabolismo , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL
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Ophthalmic Genet ; : 1-7, 2024 Sep 04.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39232248

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BACKGROUND: CFAP410 (Cilia and Flagella Associated Protein 410) encodes a protein that has an important role in the development and function of cilia. In ophthalmology, pathogenic variants in CFAP410 have been described in association with cone rod dystrophy, retinitis pigmentosa, with or without macular staphyloma, or with systemic abnormalities such as skeletal dysplasia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Herein, we report a consanguineous family with a novel homozygous CFAP410 c.335_346del variant with cone only degeneration and no systemic features. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of ophthalmic history, examination, retinal imaging, electrophysiology and microperimetry was performed as well as genetic testing with in silico pathogenicity predictions and a literature review. RESULTS: A systemically well 28-year-old female of Pakistani ethnicity with parental consanguinity and no relevant family history, presented with childhood-onset poor central vision and photophobia. Best-corrected visual acuity and colour vision were reduced (0.5 LogMAR, 6/17 Ishihara plates (right) and 0.6 LogMAR, 3/17 Ishihara plates (left). Fundus examination showed no pigmentary retinopathy, no macular staphyloma and autofluorescence was unremarkable. Optical coherence tomography showed subtle signs of intermittent disruption of the ellipsoid zone. Microperimetry demonstrated a reduction in central retinal sensitivity. Electrodiagnostic testing confirmed a reduction in cone-driven responses. Whole-genome sequencing identified an in-frame homozygous deletion of 12 base pairs at c.335_346del in CFAP410. CONCLUSIONS: The non-syndromic cone dystrophy phenotype reported herein expands the genotypic and phenotypic spectra of CFAP410-associated ciliopathies and highlights the need for light of potential future genetic therapies.

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Pract Neurol ; 13(4): 236-44, 2013 Aug.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23487817

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With the advent of confocal microscopy and optical coherence tomography, high-resolution multimodal imaging of the retina and optic nerve head can now be obtained routinely, providing new diagnostic clues in a variety of neuro-ophthalmological conditions. In this review, we provide an overview of these imaging advances and their clinical applications.


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Diagnóstico por Imagem , Doenças do Nervo Óptico/diagnóstico , Retina/patologia , Humanos , Oftalmoscopia , Disco Óptico/patologia , Doenças do Nervo Óptico/classificação , Radiografia , Retina/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia de Coerência Óptica
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Cells ; 12(16)2023 08 18.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37626902

RESUMO

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and visual impairment in people over 50 years of age. In the current therapeutic landscape, intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapies have been central to the management of neovascular AMD (also known as wet AMD), whereas treatments for geographic atrophy have lagged behind. Several therapeutic approaches are being developed for geographic atrophy with the goal of either slowing down disease progression or reversing sight loss. Such strategies target the inflammatory pathways, complement cascade, visual cycle or neuroprotective mechanisms to slow down the degeneration. In addition, retinal implants have been tried for vision restoration and stem cell therapies for potentially a dual purpose of slowing down the degeneration and restoring visual function. In particular, therapies focusing on the complement pathway have shown promising results with the FDA approved pegcetacoplan, a complement C3 inhibitor, and avacincaptad pegol, a complement C5 inhibitor. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms of inflammation in AMD and outline the therapeutic landscapes of atrophy AMD. Improved understanding of the various pathway components and their interplay in this complex neuroinflammatory degeneration will guide the development of current and future therapeutic options, such as optogenetic therapy.


Assuntos
Atrofia Geográfica , Degeneração Macular Exsudativa , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Atrofia Geográfica/terapia , Inibidores da Angiogênese , Fator A de Crescimento do Endotélio Vascular , Acuidade Visual , Inflamação
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