Dynamic changes of periostin and collagen I in the sclera during progressive myopia in guinea pigs / Alterações dinâmicas de periostina e colágeno I na esclera durante miopia progressiva em cobaias

ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate periostin and collagen I expression during a scleral remodeling in myopic eyes and to determine their role in collagen remodeling of the myopic sclera. Methods: Fifty one-week-old guinea pigs were divided into the control and form-deprivation myopia (FDM) groups. The eyes of animals in the form-deprivation myopia group were covered for 2, 4, and 8 weeks, or were covered for 4 weeks and then uncovered for 2 weeks. The diopters and axial lengths in the eyes in each group of guinea pigs were measured. Immunohistochemistry and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction were used to detect the relative protein and mRNA expressions of periostin and collagen I in the scleral tissues of guinea pig. Results: Before masking, guinea pigs in the control and form-deprivation myopia groups were hypermetropic and did not differ significantly (p>0.05). Hypermetropic refraction in the control group gradually decreased. In guinea pigs from the form-deprivation myopia group, the refractive power gradually changed from +2.14 ± 0.33 D to -7.22 ± 0.51 D, and the axial length gradually changed from 5.92 ± 0.37 mm to 8.05 ± 0.34 mm from before until the end of masking. Before covering, no significant difference was observed in the relative collagen I and periostin mRNA and protein expression levels in the sclera of the guinea pig control and form-deprivation myopia groups (p>0.05). The relative collagen I and periostin protein and mRNA expression levels in the sclera of guinea pigs in the form-deprivation myopia group at 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and after covering the eyes for 4 weeks followed by uncovering for 2 weeks, were significantly lower than those in the control group (p<0.05). The collagen I and periostin mRNA expression levels were positively correlated with protein expression levels in the sclera of guinea pigs (protein: r=0.936, p<0.05; mRNA: r=0.909, p<0.05). Conclusions: Periostin was expressed in the myopic sclera of guinea pigs, and changes in periostin and collagen I expression were highly consistent. Periostin and collagen I may be involved in the regulation of scleral remodeling in myopia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a expressão da periostina e do colágeno I durante o remodelamento escleral em olhos míopes e determinar seu papel na remodelação do colágeno da esclera miópica. Métodos: Cinquenta cobaias com uma semana de idade foram divididas em grupo controle e miopia de privação de forma. Os olhos dos animais no grupo de miopia de privação de forma foram cobertos por 2, 4 e 8 semanas, ou foram cobertos por 4 semanas e depois descobertas por 2 semanas. As dioptrias e comprimentos axiais dos olhos em cada grupo de cobaias foram medidos. A imunohistoquímica e a reação em cadeia da polimerase com transcrição reversa foram utilizadas para detectar as expressões relativas de proteína e mRNA de periostina e colágeno I em tecidos esclerais das cobaias. Resultados: Antes do mascaramento, as cobaias nos grupos controle e miopia de privação de forma eram hipermetrópicas e não diferiam significativamente (p>0,05). A refração hipermetrópica no grupo controle diminuiu gradualmente. Nas cobaias do grupo de miopia de privação de forma, a potência de refração mudou gradualmente de +2,14 ± 0,33 D para -7,22 ± 0,51 D e o comprimento axial mudou gradualmente de 5,92 ± 0,37 mm para 8,05 ± 0,34 mm desde antes até o final do mascaramento. Antes do mascaramento, nenhuma diferença significativa foi observada nos níveis de expressão de mRNA e proteína de colágeno I e periostina na esclera dos grupos controle e miopia de privação de forma (p>0,05). Os níveis relativos de expressão de colágeno I e proteína periostina e mRNA na esclera de cobaias no grupo de miopia de privação de forma em 2, 4 e 8 semanas, e após cobertura dos olhos por 4 semanas seguido de descoberta por 2 semanas, foram significativamente menores que aqueles no grupo controle (p<0,05). Os níveis de expressão de mRNA, colágeno I e proteína periostina foram positivamente correlacionados com os níveis de expressão de proteína na esclera das cobaias (proteína: r=0,936, p<0,05; mRNA: r=0,909, p<0,05). Conclusões: A periostina foi expressa na esclerótica míope de cobaias e as alterações na expressão de periostina e colágeno I foram altamente consistentes. A periostina e o colágeno I podem estar envolvidos na regulação do remodelamento escleral na miopia.

Long-term Outcomes of Vitrectomy Used to Treat Myopic Traction Maculopathy

PURPOSE: We investigated the long-term outcomes of vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling as treatment for myopic traction maculopathy (MTM).METHODS: The medical records of patients who underwent vitrectomy to treat MTM were retrospectively evaluated. We excluded patients who exhibited macular holes (MHs) or retinal detachment at the time of primary surgery. The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central foveal thickness (CFT) were analyzed preoperatively, at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after surgery, and at the final visit. Complications including retinal detachment or an MH were noted during follow-up.RESULTS: Twenty-three eyes of 22 patients were enrolled. At the time of primary surgery, the mean patient age was 64.4 ± 11.1 years and the baseline mean logMAR BCVA and CFT, 0.67 ± 0.50 and 431.8 ± 159.5 µm, respectively. The mean follow-up period was 53.7 ± 19.3 months. The mean logMAR BCVAs at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively and at the final visit were 0.42 ± 0.39 (p = 0.001), 0.41 ± 0.38 (p = 0.001), 0.39 ± 0.40 (p < 0.001), 0.42 ± 0.43 (p < 0.001), and 0.51 ± 0.47 (p = 0.016), respectively, thus significantly better than the baseline value. The mean CFT at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively and at the final visit were 244.6 ± 72.3, 210.5 ± 79.1, 209.6 ± 91.6, 219.8 ± 93.9, and 217.7 ± 81.3 µm, respectively, thus significantly less than baseline (all p < 0.001). MTM resolved in 18 eyes (78.3%) after primary surgery, without any complication, and remained stable to the final visit.CONCLUSIONS: Vitrectomy with ILM peeling afforded favorable long-term efficacy and safety in MTM patients.

Foveosquisis miópica asociada al Síndrome de Straatsma / Myopic foveoschisis associated with Straatsma's syndrome

RESUMEN Este reporte describe la presentación concomitante de foveosquisis miópica y fibras de mielina en una paciente con miopía elevada. La primera puede ser un hallazgo incidental, pero no infrecuente en pacientes con miopía elevada, y causa pérdida visual central severa. La segunda es infrecuente, y en casos muy raros se presenta asociada a miopía ipsilateral y estrabismo. Ambas entidades deben incluirse en el diagnóstico diferencial de un paciente alto miope con disminución de la visión central. La tomografía de coherencia óptica es el medio auxiliar de elección(AU)

ABSTRACT This case report describes the concomitant presentation of myopic foveoschisis and myelinated retinal nerve fibers in a patient with elevated myopia. The myopic foveoschisis may be an incidental but not uncommon finding in highly myopic eyes, leading to severe central vision loss. Myelinated retinal nerve fibers are infrequent and in rarely cases they are associated with ipsilateral myopia and strabismus. Both entities should be including as differential diagnosis of central vision loss in high myopia, and optic coherence tomography is the leading as auxiliary test(AU)

Efecto de la lente fáquica ACR-128 sobre la tensión ocular y el endotelio corneal en las altas miopías / Effect of the ACR-128 phakic lens on ocular tension and the corneal endothelium in high myopia

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir los efectos sobre la tensión ocular y el endotelio corneal con el implante de la lente fáquica ACR-128 para la corrección de la alta miopía. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional, longitudinal y prospectivo en 60 ojos de 32 pacientes con miopía corregida con lente fáquica ACR-128. Se determinaron las complicaciones trans y posoperatorias, la presión intraocular, la densidad de las células endoteliales, el coeficiente de variabilidad y la hexagonalidad, así como la posición de la lente. El análisis estadístico se realizó con la Prueba T para datos pareados, con una significación del 95 por ciento. Resultados: La edad media fue de 27,41 ± 5,91 años y el 68,75 por ciento correspondió al sexo femenino. El equivalente esférico preoperatorio promedio fue de -11,54 ± 3,20 dioptrías. Resultó sin complicaciones transoperatorias el 100 por ciento; las posoperatorias inmediatas fueron de 93,33 por ciento y las mediatas y tardías del 95,00 por ciento. No hubo diferencias significativas entre el pre y el posoperatorio en la tensión ocular (p=0,2570); la densidad endotelial fue p= 0,0928; el coeficiente de variación p= 0,889 y la hexagonalidad (p= 0,0957). Conclusiones: El implante de la lente fáquica ACR-128 para la corrección de las altas miopías es un procedimiento seguro, al ofrecer escasas complicaciones y mínimos efectos en la tensión ocular y en el endotelio corneal(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective: Describe the effects of ACR-128 phakic lens implantation for high myopia correction on ocular tension and the corneal endothelium. Methods: An observational descriptive longitudinal prospective study was conducted of 60 eyes of 32 patients with myopia corrected with the ACR-128 phakic lens. Determination was made of intra- and postoperative complications, intraocular pressure, endothelial cell density, variability and hexagonality quotient, and lens position. Statistical analysis was based on the paired T-test with a significance level of 95 percent. Results: Mean age was 27.41 ± 5.91 years and 68.75 percent of the patients were female. Mean preoperative spherical equivalent was -11.54 ± 3.20 diopters. Complications were none in the intraoperative period, 93.33 percent in the immediate postoperative period and 95.00 percent mid- or long-term. No significant differences were found between the pre- and postoperative periods concerning ocular tension (p= 0.2570). Endothelial cell density was p= 0.0928, the variability quotient p= 0.889 and hexagonality p= 0.0957. Conclusions: ACR-128 phakic lens implantation for correction of high myopia is a safe procedure causing few complications and minimal effects on ocular tension and the corneal endothelium(AU)

Long-term Outcomes of Macular Hole Retinal Detachment in Highly Myopic Eyes after Surgical Reattachment

PURPOSE: To evaluate visual acuity changes over 3 years following surgical reattachment of macular hole retinal detachment (MHRD) developed in high myopia.METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed using the medical records of patients with highly myopic eyes who underwent pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane peeling or the internal limiting membrane flap technique for MHRD. Changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were measured at baseline, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years.RESULTS: Of the 22 eyes analyzed, macular hole was closed in 13 and unclosed in nine. BCVA significantly improved from 1.61 ± 0.39 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) at baseline to 1.17 ± 0.43 logMAR at 6 months and 1.33 ± 0.48 logMAR at 2 years after MHRD surgery. At 3 years, BCVA significantly decreased compared with that at 6 months, and visual improvement from baseline was not significant. BCVA and proportion of vision loss ≥0.3 logMAR were not different between the closed and unclosed macular hole groups.CONCLUSIONS: Visual improvement after surgical reattachment of MHRD in high myopia was not maintained, and favorable macular hole closure effects were not observed at 3-year follow-up.

Desprendimiento de Retina Bilateral Asociado al Bungee Jumping: Reporte de Caso / Bilateral retinal detachment associate to bungee jumping: Case report

Objetivo: Describir el caso de un paciente joven con antecedente de miopía bilateral y degeneración en Lattice en el ojo izquierdo (OI), que desarrolló un desprendimiento de retina bilateral después de realizar una actividad de alto riesgo tipo bungee jumping. Diseño: Reporte de caso. Metodología: Reporte de caso retrospectivo mediante la recopilación de datos clínicos, estudios imagenológicos y valoraciones postoperatorias. Resultado: Recuperación de la agudeza visual posterior a tres procedimientos quirúrgicos de 20/400 en ojo derecho (OD) y de 20/30 en OI en el paciente con antecedente de desprendimiento de retina bilateral. Conclusión: El desprendimiento de retina traumático secundario a actividades de alto riesgo donde está implicado el movimiento de latigazo es poco común, sin embargo, la identificación temprana de patologías como la miopía y degeneración en lattice, en personas que van a realizar deportes extremos, debe considerarse. También es importante que las compañías que promocionan este tipo de actividades conozcan esta patología, ya que a pesar de ser infrecuente, puede llegar a desarrollarse.

Purpose: To describe the case of a young patient with a history of bilateral pathologic myopia and lattice degeneration in the left eye who developed bilateral retinal detachment after making a bungee jumping activity. Design: Case report. Methods: A descriptive, case report study type was performed by collecting clinical data, imaging studies and postoperative evaluations. Result: Subsequent recovery of visual acuity after three surgical procedures of 20/400 in right eye and 20/30 in the left eye in the case report patient with a history of bilateral retinal detachment. Conclusion: Traumatic retinal detachment secondary to high-risk activities where is involved the whipping motion is uncommon, however, early identifi cation of diseases as myopia and lattice degeneration in people who practice this extreme sports should be identifi ed. It is also important that companies promoting such activities acquire knowledge about it, taking into account, that despite it is a rare disease, it may develop.

Frequency and Causes of Segmentation Errors in Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging in Glaucoma

PURPOSE: To determine the frequency and potential causes of segmentation errors in spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) imaging of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) scans. METHODS: Segmentation errors for the RNFL thickness analysis were recorded during a retrospective chart review of 214 eye scans from 132 consecutive patients with glaucoma or glaucoma suspect who underwent a complete eye exam using Spectralis™ OCT scanning from August 2014 to November 2014. Segmentation errors were classified as inner, outer, inner and outer segmentation errors, and degraded images. The risk factors including age, sex, intraocular pressure, spherical equivalents, severity of glaucoma, and associated ocular disorders were evaluated using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS: A total of 71 eye scans included segmentation errors. Risk factors of inner segmentation error (8.9%) were age, epiretinal membrane, and degenerative myopia. Risk factors of outer segmentation error (29.9%) were age, peripapillary atrophy, posterior vitreous detachment, and severity of glaucoma. Risk factors of inner and outer segmentation errors (6.1%) were age and degenerative myopia. The single risk factor of degraded image (2.3%) was degenerative myopia. CONCLUSIONS: Segmentation errors for SD-OCT RNFL scans in glaucoma patients are common. Clinicians should carefully review the scans for segmentation errors when using SD-OCT images in glaucoma diagnosis or during patient follow-up.

Características del fondo de ojo en niños con miopía alta / Ocular fundus characteristics in high myopic children

Objetivos: describir las características clínicas del fondo de ojo en niños con miopía alta y su relación con la edad. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional analítico, transversal, de 38 ojos con miopía alta de 24 menores de 18 años, atendidos en consulta en el año 2011. Se dividieron en dos grupos de edad: menores de 10 años y mayores o iguales a 10 años. Se describieron los hallazgos clínicos del fondo de ojo y se compararon la longitud axial, el equivalente esférico, la agudeza visual mejor corregida, el grosor macular central, la profundidad y el ancho del estafiloma posterior. Resultados: la edad media de los niños fue de 9 años; el equivalente esférico medio fue -8,94 D (entre -6 y -16,5 D) y la agudeza visual mejor corregida media 0,26 logMAR. La longitud axial media aumentó con la edad (p= 0,001). Hubo evidencia de correlación entre la longitud axial y el equivalente esférico (p= 0,008; rho= -0,436). Clínicamente el polo posterior fue normal en el 36,84 por ciento, fundamentalmente en menores de 10 años; predominó el estafiloma posterior en el 39,47 por ciento; todos fueron simples, seguido de la atrofia en semiluna temporal (36,84 por ciento). No hubo alteraciones foveales. La periferia retiniana se exploró en el 52,63 por ciento y el 85 por ciento no tuvo lesiones. Se encontraron diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos de edad en cuanto a longitud axial, el grosor macular central a 90° y la profundidad del estafiloma (p= 0,001, p= 0,02 y p= 0,036, respectivamente). Conclusiones: la frecuencia del fondo de ojo normal disminuye con la edad en los ojos de los niños con miopía alta. Predominan las formas simples de estafiloma y la atrofia peripapilar en semiluna temporal, sin lesiones foveales(AU)

Objectives: to describe the clinical characteristics of ocular fundus in children with high myopia and its relationship with the age. Methods: a cross-sectional, analytical and observational study of 38 high myopic eyes from 24 children under 18 years old seen at the outpatient service in 2011. They were divided into two groups (under 10 years and 10 years and over) to describe the clinical findings of the ocular fundus and to compare the axial length, the spherical equivalent, the best corrected visual acuity, the central macular thickness and width and depth of posterior staphyloma. Results: the mean age was 9 years old; mean spherical equivalent was -8,94 D (between -6 and -16,5 D) and mean best corrected visual acuity amounted to 0,26 logMAR. The mean axial length increases with the age (p= 0,001). There was evident correlation between axial length and spherical equivalent (p= 0,008; rho= -0,436). The posterior pole was normal in 36,84 percent. No foveal lesions were found. The retinal periphery was examined in 52,63 percent of cases and 85 percent of them had no lesions. Statistically significant differences in axial length, central macular thickness at 900 and staphyloma depth were found between both age groups (p= 0,001; p= 0,02 and p= 0,036, respectively). Conclusions: the frequency of normal ocular fundus decreases with the age in high myopic children´s eyes. The simple forms of posterior staphyloma and the temporal crescent peripapillary atrophy without foveal lesions predominated(AU)

Recurrent myopic foveoschisis: resolution after internal limiting membrane removal / Isquise miópica recorrente: resolução após remoção da membrana limitante interna

We report a case of a 66-year-old man with a history of high myopia and who was referred for acute decreased visual acuity of the right eye. Fundus examination and optical coherence tomography (OCT) showed a mild epiretinal membrane (ERM) and splitting of retinal layers. Pars plana vitrectomy was performed with intravitreous triamcinolone injection, posterior hyaloid and ERM peeling, and 12% perfluoropropane (C3F8) gas tamponade. After remaining asymptomatic for 17 months, the patient reported a new episode of sudden decreased visual acuity in his right eye, and OCT showed recurrent myopic foveoschisis (MF). He underwent vitrectomy and internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. Six months later, the patient’s best corrected visual acuity had improved to 20/25. Optical coherence tomography showed a remarkably improved macular anatomy, with residual traction along the inferotemporal arcade, which was attributed to the vessel stiffness itself. We conclude that removing the internal limiting membrane is a challenging maneuver in myopic foveoschisis, even with staining approaches. Although myopic foveoschisis may be resolved without peeling the internal limiting membrane, its removal should be considered if the condition recurs.

Relatamos caso de um homem de 66 anos, com antecedente de alta miopia, que referiu baixa de acuidade visual aguda no olho direito. O mapeamento de retina e o exame de tomografia de coerência óptica (OCT) mostraram discreta membrana epirretiniana (ERM) e isquise retiniana. Foi realizada vitrectomia via pars plana com injeção intravítrea de triancinolona, retirada da hialóide posterior, peeling da membrana epirretiniana e tamponamento com gás perfluorpropano (C3F8) a 12%. O paciente permaneceu assintomático por 17 meses, quando queixou-se de novo episódio de baixa de acuidade visual súbita no olho direito e o tomografia de coerência óptica mostrou recorrência da isquise miópica. Ele foi submetido a nova vitrectomia com peeling da membrana limitante interna (ILM). Após 6 meses, a acuidade visual corrigida era de 20/25. A tomografia de coerência óptica mostrou melhora importante da anatomia macular, com área de tração residual observada na arcada inferotemporal, que foi atribuída à rigidez do próprio vaso. A retirada da membrana limitante interna é uma manobra desafiadora em olhos alto míopes, mesmo estando corada. A resolução da isquise miópica pode ser atingida sem o peeling da membrana limitante interna, mas sua remoção deve ser considerada em casos de recorrência.

La miopía degenerativa desde una perspectiva social / Degenerative myopia seen from a social perspective

La miopía degenerativa y sus consecuencias para la visión en individuos jóvenes es uno de los problemas de salud a los que se enfrenta el profesional de la oftalmología. Se redactó un ensayo en el que se valoraron los principios de la bioética como paradigmas para el oftalmólogo actual, aplicados a la enfermedad. Se tuvo en cuenta la influencia de la sociedad y el desarrollo científico-técnico en los pacientes que presentan esta afección y repercusión de la miopía en la formación de la personalidad y en sus relaciones con la familia y la sociedad.

Degenerative myopia and its consequences for the young individuals' vision is one of the health problems that the ophthalmologist faces. This paper assessed the principles of bioethics as paradigms for the current ophthalmologist and applied to the disease. The influence of the society and of the technical scientific development over the patients having this disease was taken into account together with the impact of myopia on the formation of their personality and on their relationship with the family and the society.

Retinoschisis and intravitreal ranibizumab treatment for myopic choroidal neovascularization / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Intravitreal ranibizumab injection is effecitve on treating myopic CNVs, but it could be a risk factor for developing more severe retinoschisis in eyes with preexisted retinoschisis and epiretinal membrane. This study aimed to explore the incidence and features of retinoschisis after intravitreal ranibizumab injection for myopic choroidal neovascularization.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Eighty-three eyes of 81 patients with choroidal neovascularization secondary to pathologic myopia were treated with intravitreal ranibizumab injection. The best corrected visual acuity and optical coherence tomography (OCT) images were recorded at baseline and every month thereafter. Central retina thickness and maximal retina thickness were measured. The subjects were divided into three groups. Eleven eyes that had retinoschisis and epiretinal membrane were in group 1, six eyes that had simple epiretinal membrane were in group 2, and 66 eyes that had neither retinoschisis nor epiretinal membrane were in group 3. Six contralateral eyes in group 1 which had retinoschisis and epiretinal membrane but were not treated with intravitreal ranibizumab injection were set as the control group.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Seven of the 11 eyes in group 1 developed more severe retinoschisis, the mean maximal retinal thickness increased from (380.28 ± 90.13) to (467.00 ± 70.20) µm (P < 0.05). The retinoschisis of all 6 eyes of the control group did not aggravate. Compared with the control group, the aggravation ratio of retinoschisis increased significantly (P < 0.05). No new onset of retinoschisis took place in group 2 and group 3.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Intravitreal ranibizumab injection may be a risk factor for aggravation of retinoschisis in eyes with preexisted retinoschisis and epiretinal membrane.</p>

Analysis of COL9A2 gene mutations in a Chinese Han population with pathological myopia / 中华医学遗传学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the mutation of COL9A2 gene and investigate the molecular pathogenesis of pathological myopia in a Han Chinese population.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Mutation in the coding region of the COL9A2 gene was screened by Sanger sequencing in 200 subjects with pathological myopia and 200 normal controls. The detected variants were genotyped by SNaPshot method in another 200 myopic cases and 200 normal controls.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Sanger sequencing has failed to detect the reported D281fs frameshift mutation in the 200 cases. A novel variant, c.143G>C heterozygous missense mutation in exon 2, was identified in a myopic subject, and another novel variant, c.884G>A heterozygous missense mutation in exon 17, was found in another case. Neither was found in normal controls. One SNP (rs2228564) was detected in the coding region of the COL9A2 gene, but there was no significant difference in its allelic frequencies between the two groups (P> 0.05). Genotyping of the remainder 200 cases and 200 controls by SNaPshot method has found a c.143G>C in 1 case and c.884G>A in 2 cases, though no significant difference between the two groups was detected (P> 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The D281fs frameshift mutation in the COL9A2 gene is not associated with pathological myopia in the studied Han Chinese population. Two novel mutations, c.143G>C in exon 2 and c.884G>A in exon 17 of the COL9A2 gene, may contribute to the development of pathological myopia.</p>

Intravitreal ranibizumab for the treatment of pathological myopia associated with choroidal neovascularization in Chinese patients / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Pathological myopia (PM) is the leading cause for choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in people below 50 years of age, the anti-vascular endothlial growth factor (VEGF) medicine is now available to treat CNV secondary to PM. This study aimed to observe the efficacy of intravitreal ranibizumab for PM associated with subfoveal or juxtafoveal CNV in Chinese patients.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Fifty-four eyes of 52 consecutive patients were included, they treated with intravitreal ranibizumab 0.5 mg for PM associated with CNV. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of Snellen chart, letters of ETDRS chart, retinal thickness, leakage of CNV lesion, and complications with surgery were analyzed pre- and post-treatment. Eligibility criteria included diopter ≥-8.0 D or eye axis ≥ 28 mm with fundus changes of PM (lacquer crack, optic disc atrophy, chorioretinal atrophy, posterior scleral staphyloma); CNV secondary to PM; subfoveal or juxtafoveal CNV.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>For 54 affected eyes of 52 consecutive patients, the average BCVA of Snellen chart and letters of ETDRS chart were 0.29 and 30.4, respectively; fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA)/indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) showed CNV leakage, and average retinal thickness on optical coherence tomography (OCT) was 267.2 µm before treatment. Injections of ranibizumab ranged from 1 to 4 (mean 2.2). Follow-up time varied from 12 to 36 months (mean 31.9 months). At the last visit, the BCVA of Snellen chart was increased by three lines (mean 0.65) (P < 0.01); the letters of ETDRS chart were increased to 17.0 letters (mean 47.4, P < 0.01); the visual acuity increased more than 15 letters in 30 eyes (55.5%), decreased in 1 eye (1.9%); the retinal thickness on OCT images was decreased by 17.0 µm (mean 250.2 µm) (P = 0.082); no active leakage from the CNV lesion occurred in 18 eyes (33.3%), reduced leakage in 30 eyes (55.6%), and no change in 6 eyes (11.1%) as shown by FFA/ICGA. Increased retinoschisis was observed in one eye after the second injection.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Intravitreal ranibizumab for neovascular PM was well tolerated in Chinese patients, with functional and anatomic improvements in a short-term study, while a long-term study is still needed.</p>

Tratamiento de la neovascularización coroidea miópica / Treatment of myopic choroidal neovascularization

Se realizó una revisión sobre el tratamiento de la neovascularización coroidea en la miopía degenerativa. Se consultaron fundamentalmente artículos científicos de revistas publicados e indexados en las bases de datos PubMED y Cochrane, así como textos básicos que abordan este tema. No se encontraron certezas del beneficio de la fotocoagulación con láser de las lesiones neovasculares en esta entidad, mientras que la terapia fotodinámica parece brindar estabilidad de la lesión y mejoría visual, al menos a los 3 años de seguimiento. El uso de antiangiogénicos intravítreos tiene los mejores resultados en la actualidad respecto a la inactivación de la lesión y la recuperación visual pero no hay ensayos clínicos controlados que avalen su beneficio a largo plazo. Otras opciones de tratamiento se encuentran en investigación y desarrollo. No se ha concebido el protocolo ideal para tratar las membranas neovasculares miópicas

A literature review on the treatment of the choroidal neovascularization in the degenerative myopia was made. Published scientific articles of journals indexed in Pubmed and Cochrane databases, as well as basic texts that deal with this topic. No evidences of the benefits of the laser photocoagulation for neovascular lesions were found, whereas the photodynamic therapy seems to offer stability of the lesion and visual improvement after three years of follow-up. The use of intravitreous antiangiogenic drugs has currently achieved the best results in terms of lesion inactivation and visual recovery, but there are no controlled clinical trials that support their long-term benefits. Other treatment options are under research and development. The ideal protocol of treatment of neovascular myopic membranes has not yet been devised

Surgical outcomes of macular buckling techniques for macular retinoschisis in highly myopic eyes

To report the anatomic and visual results following macular buckling for patients with macular retinoschisis related to high myopia. Thirty-nine highly myopic eyes [mean refractive error -16.7 D; range, -9 to -24 D] of 36 patients [mean age 59 years; range, 35-79 years] presenting with macular retinoschisis associated with a posterior staphyloma, who underwent combined vitrectomy and macular buckling were evaluated. Main outcome measures included best-corrected visual acuity [BCVA] and optical coherence tomography [OCT] findings. Three cases were excluded due to short follow-up [less than 3 months]. The mean followup was 16 months. The mean BCVA increased from 0.76 to 0.43 LogMAR [p = 0.001]. Visual acuity improved in 30 eyes [83.3%], remained stable in three eyes [8.3%] and decreased in three eyes [8.3%]. OCT showed resolution of foveoschisis with foveal reattachment in all eyes. None of the evaluated patients developed a macular hole during follow-up. Macular buckling associated with vitrectomy results in good anatomic and visual outcomes in patients with myopic foveoschisis.

Alteraciones del polo posterior en la miopía degenerativa / Alterations of the posterior pole in degenerative myopia patients

La miopía degenerativa constituye una de las causas fundamentales de pérdida de la visión. Esto está relacionado con las alteraciones del polo posterior, que afectan la retina neurosensorial, el epitelio pigmentario de la retina y las capas más internas de la coroides. Su curso lento y progresivo demanda una exploración integral, con seguimiento en el tiempo y constituye un reto para el oftalmólogo. Se realizó una revisión de artículos publicados e indexados en la base de datos de PubMed que se refirieran a las características clínicas del fondo de ojo en pacientes con miopía degenerativa...

Degenerative myopia is one of the main causes of visual impairment. This is related to disorders in the posterior pole, affecting the neurosensorial retina, the retinal pigmented epithelium and the inner choroidal layers. The slow and progressive course of this condition demands comprehensive assessment and long follow-up, which is a challenging task for ophthalmologists. A review of the articles indexed in PubMed regarding the clinical characteristics of the fundus in patients with degenerative myopia was made to describe the main disorders of the posterior pole of the eyeball. ..

Influencia de los factores epidemiológicos para la progresión del defecto refractivo en pacientes con miopía / Influence of the epidemiologic factors for the refractive defect progression in patients with myopia

La miopía representa uno de los errores refractivos más frecuentes en una consulta oftalmológica. La repercusión de la herencia, así como determinados factores medioambientales, conforman el llamado entorno miopiagénico, que favorecen su incremento. Con el objetivo de determinar la influencia de los factores epidemiológicos que inciden en la progresión del defecto refractivo miópico se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo prospectivo en pacientes con miopía que acudieron a la consulta de cirugía refractiva del Centro Oftalmológico de Ciego de Ávila en el periodo comprendido de septiembre de 2009 a enero de 2010. Se estudió una muestra de 51 pacientes con miopía, a los cuales se le realizaron exámenes subjetivos para diagnosticar el tipo de defecto refractivo así como la aplicación de un cuestionario que abarcó las variables de interés para la investigación. Se observó un predominio del sexo femenino, el color de la piel blanca y los pacientes jóvenes; el defecto refractivo más frecuente fue el astigmatismo miópico compuesto y el equivalente esférico moderado. Los factores epidemiológicos de mayor frecuencia fueron la herencia, la actividad visual cercana, la ocupación predisponente y el nivel educacional elevado.

The myopia represents one of the refractive defects more frequently found in an ophthalmologic consultation. The repercussion of heredity, and environmental factors conform the miopiagenic set that favors its increase. With the aim of determining the influence of epidemiological factors upon the progress of short sightedness refractive defect, a prospective and descriptive observational study was carried out to patients with myopia who went to the consultation of refractive surgery of the Ophthalmological Center in Ciego de Ávila from September 2009 to January 2010. There were selected 51 patients who suffer from myopia, which subjective medical examination were conducted in order to diagnose the type of refractive defect, and they also apply a questionnaire that covered variables of interest for the investigation. It was observed a predominance of white females, and young patients; the more frequent refractive defect was the composed myopic astigmatism and the moderate spherical equivalent. The heredity, the near visual activity, the predisposed occupation and the elevated educational level were the most frequent epidemiology factors.

The Effect of Axial Length on the Variability of Stratus Optical Coherence Tomography

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of axial length on the variability of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness measurements using the Stratus optical coherence tomography (OCT) in normal and glaucomatous eyes. METHODS: We measured the RNFL thickness in 474 subjects using the Stratus OCT twice during the same day. Axial length was measured with the IOLMaster, and refractive error was the absolute value of the spherical equivalent measured with an auto ref-keratometer. Standard deviation in overall mean RNFL thickness was used as the dependent variable to identify significant correlations. RESULTS: Long axial length affected the variability in the RNFL thickness value by stratus OCT at the temporal quadrant (p = 0.006) and clock-hour sector 9 (p = 0.001). Refractive error also affected the variability of the RNFL thickness value by stratus OCT at the temporal quadrant (p = 0.025) and clock-hour sector 9 (p = 0.024). CONCLUSIONS: It is clinically significant that longer axial length demonstrates greater variability in temporal area as detected by OCT, a measurement which correlates with the preferably damaged position in the myopic glaucoma eye.

Photodynamic monotherapy or combination treatment with intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide, bevacizumab or ranibizumab for choroidal neovascularization associated with pathological myopia.

This retrospective, interventional case series analyses treatment outcomes in eyes with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to pathological myopia, managed with photodynamic therapy, (PDT), (Group 1, N = 11), PDT and intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (4 mg/0.1ml) (Group 2, N = 3), PDT and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) bevacizumab 1.25 mg/0.05 ml, ranibizumab 0.5 mg/0.05 ml and reduced-fluence PDT and intravitreal ranibizumab 0.5 mg/0.05 ml (Group 3, N=12). All the patients underwent PDT. Intravitreal injections were repeated as required. SPSS 14 software was used to evaluate the data. Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to evaluate pre- and post-treatment vision. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used for comparison between the groups. All the groups were statistically comparable. All the eyes showed complete regression of CNV, with a minimum follow-up of six months. All groups had visual improvement; significantly in Group 3 (P = 0.003). Combination PDT with anti-VEGF agents appeared to be efficacious in eyes with myopic CNV. However, a larger study with a longer follow-up is required to validate these results.

Bevacizumab en el tratamiento de la neovascularización coroidea miópica / Bevacizumab in the treatment of myopic choroidal neovascularization

Objetivo: Determinar los efecto de bevacizumab intravítreo en el tratamiento de la membrana neovascular miópica. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio tipo cohorte retrospectiva de pacientes sometidos a inyección intravítrea de 1,25 mg de bevacizumab para el tratamiento de neovascularización coroidea miópica. Se evaluó cambios en agudeza visual (AV) mejor corregida, efectos secundarios y complicaciones. Resultados: 22 ojos fueron incluidos. La AV inicial fue de 0,17 +/- 0.15; al mes post-tratamiento de 0,28 +/- 0,15; a los 3 meses de 0,26 +/- 0,13; a los 6 meses de 0,21 +/-0,17; a los 12 meses de 0,31 +/- 0,13; a los 18 meses de 0,29 +/- 0,08; y a los 24 meses de 0,31 +/- 0,14. Hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el 1° y 12° mes en relación a la AV inicial. Conclusión: El tratamiento con bevacizumab intravítreo resultó en una significativa mejoría en la AV durante el primer año post-tratamiento.

Purpose: To determine the effects of intravitreal bevacizumab in the treatment of myopic choroidal neovascularization. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed by clinical history research of patients treated with 1,25 mg of intravitreal bevacizumab, with a follow up of 24 months. best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), side effects and complications were evaluated. Results: 22 eyes of 19 patients were included. Initial BCVA was 0.17 +/-0.15; at 1 month post treatment 0.28 +/- 0.15; at 3 months 0.26 +/-0.13; at 6 months 0.21 +/- 0.17; at 12 months 0.31 +/- 0.13; at 18 months 0.29 +/- 0.08; at 24 months 0.31 +/- 0.14. There was a significant statistical difference between the 1° and 12° month in contrast with the initial BCVA. Conclusions: Treatment with intravitreal bevacizumab resulted in a significant BCVA improve during the first year after treatment.