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JAMA Ophthalmol ; 142(1): 39-47, 2024 Jan 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38127333

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Importance: Pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis (PBKC) is a chronic, sight-threatening inflammatory ocular surface disease. Due to the lack of unified terminology and diagnostic criteria, nonspecific symptoms and signs, and the challenge of differentiation from similar ocular surface disorders, PBKC may be frequently unrecognized or diagnosed late. Objective: To establish a consensus on the nomenclature, definition, and diagnostic criteria of PBKC. Design, Setting, and Participants: This quality improvement study used expert panel and agreement applying the non-RAND modified Delphi method and open discussions to identify unified nomenclature, definition, and definitive diagnostic criteria for PBKC. The study was conducted between September 1, 2021, and August 14, 2022. Consensus activities were carried out through electronic surveys via email and online virtual meetings. Results: Of 16 expert international panelists (pediatric ophthalmologists or cornea and external diseases specialists) chosen by specific inclusion criteria, including their contribution to scientific leadership and research in PBKC, 14 (87.5%) participated in the consensus. The name proposed was "pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis," and the agreed-on definition was "Pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis is a frequently underdiagnosed, sight-threatening, chronic, and recurrent inflammatory eyelid margin disease associated with ocular surface involvement affecting children and adolescents. Its clinical spectrum includes chronic blepharitis, meibomitis, conjunctivitis, and corneal involvement ranging from superficial punctate keratitis to corneal infiltrates with vascularization and scarring." The diagnostic criteria included 1 or more suggestive symptoms accompanied by clinical signs from 3 anatomical regions: the eyelid margin, conjunctiva, and cornea. For PBKC suspect, the same criteria were included except for corneal involvement. Conclusions and Relevance: The agreements on the name, definition, and proposed diagnostic criteria of PBKC may help ophthalmologists avoid diagnostic confusion and recognize the disease early to establish adequate therapy and avoid sight-threatening complications. The diagnostic criteria rely on published evidence, analysis of simulated clinical cases, and the expert panel's clinical experience, requiring further validation with real patient data analysis.


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Blefaritis , Queratoconjuntivitis , Adolescente , Niño , Humanos , Queratoconjuntivitis/diagnóstico , Queratoconjuntivitis/complicaciones , Queratoconjuntivitis/tratamiento farmacológico , Blefaritis/diagnóstico , Blefaritis/tratamiento farmacológico , Párpados , Conjuntiva , Córnea , Enfermedad Crónica
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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 31(4): 682-688, 2023 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35830240

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PURPOSE: To describe the management and outcome of two extremely rare and painful cases of Mooren's ulcer, an idiopathic peripheral autoimmune-associated ulcerative corneal disease. METHODS: Case report with literature review on the management of ocular inflammation in Mooren's ulcer. RESULTS: A 47-year-old female and a 76-year-old female presented with progressive bilateral Mooren's ulcer that were refractory to conventional immunosuppressive therapy. Following treatment with infliximab, an anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha, a significant improvement in disease progression was observed, with no corneal thinning or perforation at follow-ups. CONCLUSION: This case report highlights how infliximab can be effective in cases with Mooren's ulcer refractory to conventional therapies.


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Úlcera de la Córnea , Úlcera , Femenino , Humanos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Infliximab/uso terapéutico , Úlcera/diagnóstico , Úlcera/tratamiento farmacológico , Inmunosupresores/uso terapéutico , Úlcera de la Córnea/diagnóstico , Úlcera de la Córnea/tratamiento farmacológico , Córnea/patología
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Turk J Ophthalmol ; 52(6): 366-373, 2022 12 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36578178

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Objectives: To evaluate age-related differences in clinical patterns of ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, patients diagnosed with ocular GVHD were evaluated in two groups: Group I included those aged 18 years or younger and Group II included those over 18 years of age. Demographic and clinical information were recorded and compared between the groups. Results: Forty eyes of 20 patients were included (11 patients were in Group I and 9 patients were in Group II). Follow-up was at least 6 months. All patients had burning, dryness, and foreign body sensation. Conjunctival hyperemia, cicatricial conjunctivitis, and limbal stem cell disease (LSCD) was observed more frequently in Group II. In addition to non-preserved artificial tears, cyclosporine A 0.05% (65%) and autologous/allogeneic serum eye drops (80%) were given and silicone plugs were inserted (28%). In Group I, an improvement in GVHD scoring and best corrected visual acuity was observed after 6 months of treatment (p<0.0005). Conclusion: In ocular GVHD, conjunctival cicatrization and limbal stem cell deficiency might be observed more often in adults. Topical cyclosporine, autologous/allogenic serum drops, and punctal plugs are helpful in moderate or more severe cases. With early diagnosis and treatment, an improvement in clinical signs and visual acuity might be observed, particularly in younger patients.


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Síndromes de Ojo Seco , Enfermedad Injerto contra Huésped , Adulto , Humanos , Adolescente , Síndromes de Ojo Seco/tratamiento farmacológico , Estudios Transversales , Enfermedad Injerto contra Huésped/diagnóstico , Ciclosporina/uso terapéutico , Gotas Lubricantes para Ojos/uso terapéutico
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Turk J Ophthalmol ; 52(6): 379-385, 2022 12 28.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36578186

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Objectives: To evaluate the effects of intracameral drugs and dyes on rat corneal endothelial apoptosis and cell morphology. Materials and Methods: The right eyes of 72 rats were injected intracamerally with 1% lidocaine, 0.01% adrenaline, triamcinolone acetonide (TA) 4 mg/mL, 1% trypan blue (TB), 0.5% indocyanine green (ICG), and fortified balanced salt solution as control. Corneal samples were taken 1 day and 1 week post-injection. Corneal endothelial apoptosis was assessed by the TUNEL technique, and the ratio of apoptotic cells in each group was compared with the control. Corneal endothelial cell morphology was evaluated in each specimen by transmission electron microscopy. Results: The mean apoptotic endothelial cell ratio was significantly higher at 1 day and 1 week after intracameral adrenaline injection when compared to controls (p=0.03 and 0.021, respectively). TB caused a significantly higher apoptotic cell ratio when compared to controls at 1 week after injection (p=0.043). Lidocaine caused a higher apoptotic cell ratio compared to TA and ICG at 1 week, although not statistically significant (p=0.058, 0.09, 0.69, respectively). In all experimental specimens, transmission electron microscopy showed morphological changes associated with apoptosis. Conclusion: This study showed that intracameral adrenaline, TB, and lidocaine injections may have toxic effects on corneal tissue, as indicated by ultrastructural and histopathological alterations. Therefore, these agents should be used with caution in intraocular surgery.


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Apoptosis , Colorantes , Ratas , Humanos , Animales , Colorantes/farmacología , Microscopía Electrónica de Rastreo , Lidocaína/toxicidad , Epinefrina/farmacología , Células Endoteliales
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Eur J Ophthalmol ; 32(4): 2225-2233, 2022 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34528478

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and quality of life following implantation of PanOptix toric intraocular lens (IOL) and to compare the outcomes following femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and standard cataract surgery (SCS). METHODS: This comparative retrospective study included 79 eyes of 55 patients underwent cataract or refractive lens exchange surgery between April 2017 and January 2020 in Bayindir Hospital and Kaskaloglu Eye Hospital. Corneal (CA) and refractive astigmatism (RA), uncorrected visual acuities for distant, intermediate, and near (UDVA, UIVA, and UNVA), low contrast distance visual acuity, rotational stability, defocus curves, photopic and mesopic contrast sensitivity (CS), visual function-14 (VF-14) test, presence of dysphotopsia, and need for spectacles were evaluated at postoperative third month. Outcomes were compared between FLACS and SCS group. RESULTS: The mean UDVA, UIVA, and UNVA were 0.05 ± 0.07, 0.08 ± 0.08, and 0.06 ± 0.07 logMAR, respectively. All patients achieved ⩾0.3 logMAR uncorrected visual acuity for all distances. UDVA was found significantly better in FLACS group (p = 0.03). All eyes had ⩽1 D of subjective postoperative RA. Defocus curve had two peaks at 0 and -1.50 D. Spectacle independence was achieved in 88.7% of patients. Photopic and mesopic CS was within normal range in all patients. The mean VF-14 score was 98 ± 2. The mean IOL axis rotation was 2.1° ± 2.3°. Only one patient reported seeing disturbing halos. CONCLUSIONS: This trifocal toric IOL effectively reduced refractive astigmatism and provided excellent visual outcomes with high spectacle independence, patients' satisfaction, and good rotational stability. FLACS might have an impact on optimal postoperative results.


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Astigmatismo , Catarata , Lentes Intraoculares , Facoemulsificación , Astigmatismo/cirugía , Humanos , Rayos Láser , Satisfacción del Paciente , Facoemulsificación/métodos , Diseño de Prótesis , Seudofaquia , Calidad de Vida , Refracción Ocular , Estudios Retrospectivos , Trastornos de la Visión
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Ophthalmol Ther ; 10(4): 957-972, 2021 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34487319

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INTRODUCTION: To evaluate patient satisfaction with samfilcon A contact lenses (CLs) in intensive digital device users with myopia and to compare patient satisfaction with samfilcon A lenses to prior experience with senofilcon A or lotrafilcon B CLs. METHODS: This was a comparative, prospective, national study conducted at 14 centers in Turkey. Subjects were adults aged 18 and 45 years with myopia (range -0.25 D to -6.00 D) who spend a minimum of 3 hours viewing digital devices (e.g., computer, smartphone). A subgroup of patients were habitual lens wearers (senofilcon A or lotrafilcon B lens wear for at least 6 months prior to enrollment). The primary assessment was patient satisfaction with samfilcon A lenses (0-100 Likert scale). Secondary assessments included patient satisfaction with samfilcon A lenses compared to patients' habitual lenses, investigator satisfaction with samfilcon A lenses and investigator-evaluated slit lamp examination findings. RESULTS: Samfilcon A lenses were given high overall ratings from both patients and investigators, with a low incidence of ocular symptoms. Overall, patients were highly satisfied with samfilcon A lenses for comfort, vision and overall performance, and stated that they would consider wearing these lenses in the future. Among habitual senofilcon A or lotrafilcon B lens wearers, samfilcon A lenses were rated significantly better than the habitual lenses in regard to comfort, vision and overall performance. Investigator assessments were also highly favorable, both at initial fit and after 4 weeks of follow-up, with no significant findings noted on slit lamp examination. CONCLUSION: Samfilcon A lenses were rated highly by investigators in regard to fit, handling and slit lamp findings, and by novice and habitual lens wearers in regard to comfort, vision and overall performance. These results support the use of samfilcon A lenses among digital device users who seek day-long comfort and good visual acuity.

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Turk J Ophthalmol ; 51(1): 7-18, 2021 02 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33631897

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to show at what rate the technological equipment used in cataract surgery by Turkish ophthalmologists and their knowledge are reflected in practice and how up to date they are. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire conducted using SurveyMonkey was used to evaluate the answers to 17 questions from 823 members of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association. Results were evaluated in subgroups according to the participants' age, occupational status, institutions, and whether they conducted relevant academic activities, and the data were compared as inadequate, standard, and contemporary approaches according to the determined criteria. Results: Optical biometry devices were used at rates of 77.7% and 67.3% for intraocular lens (IOL) power calculations and keratometric measurements in preparation for cataract surgery, respectively. For IOL power calculation, third-generation formulas, especially the SRK-T, were used most commonly (46.2%), followed by second-generation formulas (21.9%), and fourth/fifth-generation formulas and multiple evaluations for different axial lengths (31.9%). The most common incision size was 2.8 mm (51.6%), while the percentage of 2.2 mm and shorter incisions considered to be neutral in terms of surgically induced astigmatism was 18.8%. When selecting incision location, approaches to reduce corneal astigmatism were reported by 28.9%, neutral approaches by 26.2%, and insensitive approaches by 44.9%. Additionally, 55.6% of participants never implanted toric IOLs and 50.7% did not use presbyopia-correcting IOLs. The proportion of surgeons who have experience with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery was 10.3% and the rate of intracameral antibiotic injection at the end of the operation was 89.4%. Conclusion: It was seen that Turkish cataract surgeons were able to use high technology for surgical preparation and surgery at high rates, but this was not reflected in practice at same rate in terms of achieving contemporary standards of refractive cataract surgery.


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Catarata , Lentes Intraoculares , Facoemulsificación , Catarata/epidemiología , Humanos , Implantación de Lentes Intraoculares , Refracción Ocular , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 29(6): 1154-1163, 2021 Aug 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32286112

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Purpose: To develop an algorithm for the diagnosis of Behçet's disease (BD) uveitis based on ocular findings.Methods: Following an initial survey among uveitis experts, we collected multi-center retrospective data on 211 patients with BD uveitis and 207 patients with other uveitides, and identified ocular findings with a high diagnostic odds ratio (DOR). Subsequently, we collected multi-center prospective data on 127 patients with BD uveitis and 322 controls and developed a diagnostic algorithm using Classification and Regression Tree (CART) analysis and expert opinion.Results: We identified 10 items with DOR >5. The items that provided the highest accuracy in CART analysis included superficial retinal infiltrate, signs of occlusive retinal vasculitis, and diffuse retinal capillary leakage as well as the absence of granulomatous anterior uveitis or choroiditis in patients with vitritis.Conclusion: This study provides a diagnostic tree for BD uveitis that needs to be validated in future studies.


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Algoritmos , Síndrome de Behçet/diagnóstico , Vasculitis Retiniana/diagnóstico , Uveítis/diagnóstico , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Niño , Árboles de Decisión , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Reacciones Falso Positivas , Femenino , Humanos , Funciones de Verosimilitud , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Estudios Retrospectivos , Sensibilidad y Especificidad
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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 29(1): 57-65, 2021 Jan 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31647686

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Purpose: To report the clinical characteristics, treatment modalities and long term follow-up of 16 pediatric ocular acne rosacea patients.Methods: The medical records of pediatric ocular acne rosacea patients were reviewed.Results: There were 16 patients with a mean age of 7.7 ± 5 (1-16) years. The mean follow-up period was 52.8 ± 52 (3-150) months. Eight patients had skin involvement. The mean duration of delay for diagnosis was 16.2 ± 5.1 (4-48) months. Nine patients had a delayed diagnosis. Meibomitis, blepharitis, lid telangiectasia, and conjunctival hyperemia were present in all cases. Systemic antibiotics were prescribed in 12 patients. The mean delay in diagnosis was longer in patients with conjunctival/corneal involvement (p = .001) and these patients required longer systemic treatment (p = .001). Complete remission was achieved in 87.5% of cases.Conclusion: Children presenting with a long history of ocular irritation, meibomian gland disease, recurrent chalazia and peripheral corneal infiltrates should alert ophthalmologists to consider the diagnosis of ocular acne rosacea even in the absence of skin changes.


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Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Conjuntiva/patología , Córnea/patología , Oftalmopatías/etiología , Glándulas Tarsales/patología , Rosácea/complicaciones , Esclerótica/patología , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Oftalmopatías/diagnóstico , Oftalmopatías/tratamiento farmacológico , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Pronóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Rosácea/diagnóstico , Rosácea/tratamiento farmacológico , Factores de Tiempo
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Int Ophthalmol ; 40(5): 1069-1075, 2020 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32328922

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical outcomes following bilateral implantation of PanOptix intraocular lens (IOL). METHODS: This study included consecutive patients scheduled to undergo cataract or refractive lens exchange surgery between October 2017 and June 2018 at two centers. Manifest refraction, uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), uncorrected intermediate visual acuity (UIVA, 60 cm) and uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA, 40 cm), defocus curves, presence of dysphotopsia, need for spectacles, presence of posterior capsule opacification and visual function were evaluated at 6 months after surgery. RESULTS: The IOL was implanted in 138 eyes of 69 patients. The mean binocular UDVA was 0.02 ± 0.05 logMAR, UIVA 0.06 ± 0.07 logMAR and UNVA 0.05 ± 0.07 logMAR. Defocus curve showed two peaks at 0.00 D and - 1.50 D. Complete spectacle independence was reported in 94.2% of the patients. The mean VF-14 test result was 97.7 ± 2.2 (93.2-100). Only one patient (1.4%) reported seeing bothersome halos. The presence of posterior capsule opacification was noted in seven eyes (10%), whereas Nd:Yag capsulotomy was required only in one eye. CONCLUSIONS: This trifocal IOL provided excellent visual outcomes at all distances with high spectacle independence and patient's satisfaction.


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Catarata/fisiopatología , Implantación de Lentes Intraoculares/métodos , Lentes Intraoculares Multifocales , Satisfacción del Paciente , Refracción Ocular/fisiología , Visión Binocular/fisiología , Agudeza Visual , Adulto , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Femenino , Estudios de Seguimiento , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Facoemulsificación/métodos , Diseño de Prótesis , Estudios Retrospectivos
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J Refract Surg ; 35(9): 559-564, 2019 Sep 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31498413

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PURPOSE: To compare the visual performance of mix-and-match implanted bifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) and bilateral implanted trifocal IOLs from the same manufacturer with the same IOL platform after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS). METHODS: This prospective, comparative, non-randomized study included patients who underwent FLACS (LenSx; Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas) with bilateral implantation of bifocal IOLs (ReSTOR +2.50 D/+3.00 D; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.) or trifocal IOLs (PanOptix; Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). Visual acuities, manifest refraction, defocus curve, contrast sensitivity, quality of life measured by the Visual Function Index (VF-14), and spectacle independence were assessed at 6 months after surgery. RESULTS: A total of 70 eyes of 35 patients were included in this study. There was no difference in patient demographics and preoperative measurements between groups (P > .05). There was no difference in uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity outcomes between groups (P > .05), but uncorrected intermediate visual acuity and uncorrected near visual acuity outcomes were significantly better in the PanOptix group (P < .01). Correspondingly, the binocular defocus curve of the PanOptix IOLs showed significantly better visual acuity between -1.00 and -3.00 diopters compared to the ReSTOR IOLs (P < .05). The PanOptix group showed higher contrast sensitivity scores than the ReSTOR group for 12 and 18 spatial frequencies in photopic conditions and for 18 spatial frequencies in mesopic conditions (P < .05). The average VF-14 score was similar between groups (P = .78). None of the patients required spectacles. CONCLUSIONS: Bilateral implanted PanOptix IOLs seem to provide better intermediate and near vision, defocus curve, and contrast sensitivity compared to mix-and-match implanted ReSTOR IOLs. However, similar vision-related quality of life and spectacle independence were achieved with both IOLs. [J Refract Surg. 2019;35(9):559-564.].


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Extracción de Catarata/métodos , Terapia por Láser/métodos , Implantación de Lentes Intraoculares , Lentes Intraoculares Multifocales , Anciano , Sensibilidad de Contraste/fisiología , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Satisfacción del Paciente , Estudios Prospectivos , Seudofaquia/fisiopatología , Seudofaquia/psicología , Calidad de Vida/psicología , Refracción Ocular/fisiología , Perfil de Impacto de Enfermedad , Agudeza Visual/fisiología
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Acta Ophthalmol ; 97(2): 137-145, 2019 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30225941

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Corneal nerves are key components of the physiological system that controls ocular surface homeostasis. The cornea is primarily innervated by the ophthalmic branch of the trigeminal nerves (cranial nerve V), which distend bilaterally from the pons. The nasociliary branch (afferent) of the ophthalmic nerve is sensory for cornea, eyelid and conjunctiva. These nerve fibres play a role in sensing temperature, chemical and mechanical stimuli, and pain, whereas, branches of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) contain motor nerves that control blinking and autonomic (sympathetic and a paucity of parasympathetic) fibres that stimulate tear production and secretion via feedback loops between the ocular surface, lacrimal glands and brain. Disruption of these nerves with interruption of neural feedback loops between the ocular surface and lacrimal glands can lead to corneal diseases such as dry eye disease (DED) and neurotrophic keratopathy (NK). Inversely, hypersensitivity of the nerve fibres and/or dysregulation of pain-controlling nervous centres may lead to neuropathic pain. Recently, medications that specifically target regeneration of corneal nerves have started to become available - and considering the high prevalence of diseases associated with corneal nerve dysfunction, these agents promise to fulfil a hitherto important unmet need. In this review, we explore the physiology of corneal nerves, the pathology of corneal nerve diseases and how these relate to neuropathic pain, NK and DED. We also discuss what novel treatments may be useful against diseases involving corneal nerves.


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Córnea/inervación , Enfermedades de la Córnea/metabolismo , Homeostasis/fisiología , Nervio Oftálmico/fisiopatología , Córnea/diagnóstico por imagen , Enfermedades de la Córnea/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de la Córnea/fisiopatología , Humanos , Microscopía Confocal
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Curr Eye Res ; 43(4): 445-450, 2018 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29336696

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Dry eye disease (DED) is a common condition with signs and symptoms that vary depending on a wide range of environmental factors to which people are exposed in their daily lives. Factors such as variable temperature, airflow velocity, relative humidity, seasonality, and pollutants can alter the rate of tear film evaporation, improving or exacerbating symptoms of DED. Results from currently available clinical tests do not always correlate well with patient-reported symptoms, and the continually changing environment and variability in DED symptoms present challenges for the design and conduct of clinical trials. Controlled adverse environment chambers allow standardization of temperature, humidity, and airflow and may minimize potential confounding factors in clinical investigations. Their use can promote accurate study of the pathophysiology of DED, discovery of disease biomarkers, and assessment of the effect of various therapeutic approaches on patients' symptoms. Controlled adverse environment chambers have been used to simulate indoor surroundings such as airplane cabins and to test their effects on contact lens wearers. This review summarizes how these chambers may be useful for the development, approval, and differentiation of potential new treatments for DED.


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Síndromes de Ojo Seco , Ambiente Controlado , Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/efectos adversos , Síndromes de Ojo Seco/epidemiología , Síndromes de Ojo Seco/etiología , Síndromes de Ojo Seco/prevención & control , Salud Global , Humanos , Humedad , Incidencia , Estaciones del Año , Temperatura
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Ocul Immunol Inflamm ; 26(2): 171-177, 2018.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29023181

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Varicella zoster virus (VZV)-induced anterior uveitis (AU) may complicate the course of primary varicella infection typically seen in children. In adults, especially with advanced age, VZV AU is more commonly associated with herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) with or without skin rash affecting the distribution of the ophthalmic nerve due to reactivation of the latent VZV in the trigeminal ganglion. While it is typically a mild self-limiting AU in primary infection, HZO AU is often accompanied by keratitis, may have a chronic recurrent course, and lead to sectoral iris atrophy, pupillary distortion, and ocular hypertension. Diagnosis is often clinical and proven by analysis of aqueous humor for viral genome or antiviral antibodies. Systemic antiviral agents and topical steroids are the mainstay of treatment. Visual prognosis is favorable with timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment.


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Infecciones Virales del Ojo/virología , Herpes Zóster Oftálmico/virología , Herpesvirus Humano 3/aislamiento & purificación , Uveítis Anterior/virología , Antivirales/uso terapéutico , Humor Acuoso/virología , Infecciones Virales del Ojo/diagnóstico , Infecciones Virales del Ojo/tratamiento farmacológico , Genoma Viral/genética , Glucocorticoides/uso terapéutico , Herpes Zóster Oftálmico/diagnóstico , Herpes Zóster Oftálmico/tratamiento farmacológico , Herpesvirus Humano 3/genética , Humanos , Uveítis Anterior/diagnóstico , Uveítis Anterior/tratamiento farmacológico
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Ocul Surf ; 15(2): 179-192, 2017 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28132878

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Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common and chronic disorder that has a significant adverse impact on patients' quality of life. It is a leading cause of evaporative dry eye disease (DED), as meibomian glands play an important role in providing lipids to the tear film, which helps to retard the evaporation of tears from the ocular surface. MGD is also often present in conjunction with primary aqueous-deficient DED. Obstructive MGD, the most commonly observed type of MGD, is the main focus of this article. MGD is probably caused by a combination of separate conditions: primary obstructive hyperkeratinization of the meibomian gland, abnormal meibomian gland secretion, eyelid inflammation, corneal inflammation and damage, microbiological changes, and DED. Furthermore, skin diseases such as rosacea may play a part in its pathology. Accurate diagnosis is challenging, as it is difficult to differentiate between ocular surface diseases, but is crucial when choosing treatment options. Ocular imaging has advanced in recent years, providing ophthalmologists with a better understanding of ocular diseases. This review presents a literature update on the 2011 MGD workshop and an optimized approach to accurate diagnosis of MGD using currently available methods and tests. It also outlines the emerging technologies of interferometry, non-contact meibography, keratography and in vivo confocal laser microscopy, which offer exciting possibilities for the future. Selected treatment options for MGD are also discussed.


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Glándulas Tarsales , Enfermedades de los Párpados , Procesos de Grupo , Humanos , Calidad de Vida , Lágrimas
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Turk J Ophthalmol ; 47(6): 344-347, 2017 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29326852

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We present a case of infectious crystalline keratopathy in a patient with Graft-versus-Host disease (GVHD) who developed satellite fungal keratitis. A 51-year-old man was referred for bilateral total persistent corneal epithelial defects with severe dry eye. Although persistent epithelial defect healed with medical therapy, he developed stromal keratitis with satellite lesions confirmed to be secondary to Candida albicans. After three months of antifungal treatment and debridement, improvement of the infiltrates was obtained. Crystalline keratopathy is an important clinical entity which may develop due to several causes. The microbial causes include not only bacteria but fungi as well. Careful investigation must be performed, especially for immune-compromised patients, in order to provide appropriate and timely treatment.

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Ocul Surf ; 15(2): 169-178, 2017 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27913232

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Dry eye disease (DED) results in tear film instability and hyperosmolarity, inflammation of the ocular surface and, ultimately, visual disturbance that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. The effects on visual acuity result in difficulties with driving, reading and computer use and negatively impact psychological health. These effects also extend to the workplace, with a loss of productivity and quality of work causing substantial economic losses. The effects of DED and the impact on vision experienced by patients may not be given sufficient importance by ophthalmologists. Functional visual acuity (FVA) is a measure of visual acuity after sustained eye opening without blinking for at least 10 s and mimics the sustained visual acuity of daily life. Measuring dynamic FVA allows the detection of impaired visual function in patients with DED who may display normal conventional visual acuity. There are currently several tests and methods that can be used to measure dynamic visual function: the SSC-350 FVA measurement system, assessment of best-corrected visual acuity decay using the interblink visual acuity decay test, serial measurements of ocular and corneal higher order aberrations, and measurement of dynamic vision quality using the Optical Quality Analysis System. Although the equipment for these methods may be too large or unaffordable for use in clinical practice, FVA testing is an important assessment for DED.


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Agudeza Visual , Síndromes de Ojo Seco , Procesos de Grupo , Humanos , Calidad de Vida
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Turk J Ophthalmol ; 46(1): 1-6, 2016 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27800249

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OBJECTIVES: To report the clinical features, treatment options and complications in patients with ocular rosacea. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The records of 48 eyes of 24 patients with ocular rosacea were retrospectively reviewed. Patients' ocular signs and symptoms were scored between 1 and 4 points according to disease severity; tear film break-up time (BUT) and Schirmer's test results were recorded before and after the treatment. Preservative-free artificial tears, topical antibiotic eye drops/ointments, short-term topical corticosteroids, topical 0.05% cyclosporine and oral doxycycline treatment were applied as a standard therapy to all patients. Additional treatments were given as needed. Complications were recorded. RESULTS: Twenty-four patients with a mean age of 48.5±35.4 (32-54) years were followed for a mean 15±9.4 (8-36) months. Ocular findings included meibomitis in 100% of cases, anterior blepharitis in 83% (40 eyes), punctate keratopathy in 67% (32 eyes), chalazia in 50% (24 eyes), corneal neovascularization in 50% (24 eyes) and subepithelial infiltrates in 16.6% (8 eyes). Significant improvement of symptoms and clinical findings were achieved in all patients with treatment. The increases in Schirmer's test and BUT were 3.3±1.5 and 4.5±2.8, respectively (p<0.05). Descemetocele and small corneal perforation occurred in 2 eyes; re-epithelialization was achieved in both eyes with tissue adhesive application (1 eye) and additional amniotic membrane transplantation (1 eye). Four eyes of three patients showed significant regression of corneal neovascularization with topical bevacizumab therapy. CONCLUSION: Ocular rosacea may present with a variety of ophthalmic signs. It is possible to control the ophthalmic disease with appropriate therapeutic modalities including topical corticosteroids, topical cyclosporine and systemic doxycycline.

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