ABSTRACT
Studies have explored the consequences of excessive exposure to white-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in the retina. Hence, we aimed to assess the implications of such exposure on structural alterations of the visual cortex, learning and memory, and amelioration by blue-light-blocking lenses (BBLs). Eight-week-old Wistar rats (n = 24) were used for the experiment and divided into four groups (n = 6 in each group) as control, white LED light exposure (LE), BBL Crizal Prevencia-1 (CP), and DuraVision Blue-2 (DB). Animals in the exposure group were exposed to white LED directly for 28 days (12:12-h light/dark cycle), whereas animals in the BBL groups were exposed to similar light with BBLs attached to the LEDs. Post-exposure, a Morris water maze was performed for memory retention, followed by structural analysis of layer 5 pyramidal neurons in the visual cortex. We observed a significant difference (P < 0.001) in the functional test on day 1 and day 2 of training in the LE group. Structural analysis of Golgi-Cox-stained visual cortex layer 5 pyramidal neurons showed significant alterations in the apical and basal branching points (p < 0.001) and basal intersection points (p < 0.001) in the LE group. Post hoc analysis revealed significant changes between (p < 0.001) LE and CP and (p < 0.001) CP and DB groups. Constant and cumulative exposure to white LEDs presented with structural and functional alterations in the visual cortex, which are partly remodeled by BBLs.
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Lens, Crystalline , Primary Visual Cortex , Rats , Animals , Rats, Wistar , Pyramidal Cells , Blue LightSubject(s)
COVID-19 , Chickenpox , Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus , Retinal Vasculitis , Retinal Vein Occlusion , Humans , Pandemics , Retinal Vasculitis/diagnosis , Retinal Vasculitis/epidemiology , Retinal Vasculitis/etiology , Retinal Vein Occlusion/diagnosis , Retinal Vein Occlusion/epidemiology , Retinal Vein Occlusion/etiology , SARS-CoV-2Subject(s)
COVID-19 , Chickenpox , Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus , Retinal Vasculitis , Retinal Vein Occlusion , Humans , Pandemics , Retinal Vasculitis/diagnosis , Retinal Vasculitis/epidemiology , Retinal Vasculitis/etiology , Retinal Vein Occlusion/diagnosis , Retinal Vein Occlusion/epidemiology , Retinal Vein Occlusion/etiology , SARS-CoV-2ABSTRACT
We report the occurrence of unilateral central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in a young yoga enthusiast who presented amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Subtle signs of uveitis when systemically investigated revealed a multitude of causes, but ocular fluid polymerase chain reaction was positive for varicella zoster virus (VZV). The prompt initiation of antivirals resulted in a good visual outcome. Our case describes the rare presentation of VZV retinal vasculitis as CRVO in a young healthy individual and highlights the importance of early antiviral therapy for favorable outcomes.
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COVID-19 , Chickenpox , Herpes Zoster , Retinal Vasculitis , Retinal Vein Occlusion , Humans , Pandemics , Retinal Vasculitis/diagnosis , Retinal Vasculitis/etiology , Retinal Vein Occlusion/diagnosis , Retinal Vein Occlusion/drug therapy , Retinal Vein Occlusion/etiology , SARS-CoV-2Subject(s)
Dirofilariasis , Scleritis , Animals , Dirofilariasis/diagnosis , Humans , Scleritis/diagnosisABSTRACT
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to study the association between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and periodontal disease (PD) in a South Indian cohort. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional, observational, interdisciplinary hospital-based study wherein patients with diabetes mellitus visiting the ophthalmology department of a university teaching hospital in coastal Karnataka, south India, during the study period, were screened independently for retinopathy by an ophthalmologist and PD by a periodontal surgeon. All the patients were above 18 years of age and did not have juvenile or gestational diabetes. A total of 213 patients consented to participate in the study. The data were analyzed for association using the Chi-square test. RESULTS: There was a statistically significant association between the presence of DR and PD (P = 0.02). The increasing severity of DR was associated with an increase in the components of PD including plaque index (P < 0.001) and gingival index (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: There is a significant association between DR and PD. The awareness of this association can aid in the screening of potentially sight-threatening retinopathy in diabetics presenting to the dental clinic with PD.