Efficacy and safety of combined 27-G vitrectomy and Ahmed valve using same sclerotomy site for the tube placement: A case series.

We report a retrospective case series describing the feasibility and outcomes of combined 27-G minimally invasive vitrectomy surgery (MIVS) and Ahmed® Glaucoma Valve (AGV) placement. Four eyes of four patients underwent a combined MIVS using 27-G technology and AGV implantation with the tube placement in the vitreous cavity. Preoperative and postoperative data up to 12 months were collected including the type of glaucoma, intraocular pressure (IOP), glaucoma medications, and complications. All AGVs tubes were placed in the vitreous cavity using the same sclerotomy, although a slight wound enlargement was required. After one year, IOP and glaucoma medications were reduced (41.5 ±â€¯19.1-14.5 ±â€¯3.1 mmHg and from 3(3-3) to 1.5 (1.5-3.5). Three patients developed cystoid macular edema. The first-reported cases of combined MIVS-27-G and AGV showed a reduction of IOP and antiglaucoma medication. Placing the tube using the same sclerotomy location is feasible but a slight enlargement may be required.

Multimodal imaging in optic nerve melanocytoma: Optical coherence tomography angiography and other findings.

PURPOSE: To evaluate optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus autofluorescence (FAF) imaging and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) as diagnostic tools in optic disc melanocytoma (ODM) and study the differences in peripapillary and macular vascular density in eyes with ODM using OCTA. METHODS: Patients with ODM were enrolled in this case series. Each patient underwent evaluation of best-corrected visual acuity, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundus examination, fundus photography, standard visual field testing, spectral domain OCT, ultrasound B-scan examination, FAF, fluorescein angiography and OCTA. RESULTS: Eight patients (three males and five females) with ODM (9 eyes) were enrolled. The largest ODM presented a nodular appearance with a hyper-reflective tumor surface and a posterior optical shadow on OCT. FAF images showed hypoautofluorescence of the tumor with well-defined outlines. Analysis of optic nerve vascular area showed decreased values in the radial peripapillary capillary plexus (3 of 5) and the outer retinal plexus (4 of 5) in the eyes with ODM. In contrast, the ODM eyes had a higher macular vascular area in the deep capillary plexus in 4 of 6 patients. CONCLUSIONS: ODM may be associated with changes in peripapillary and macular perfusion, with an increase in peripapillary vascularization being a possible risk factor for growth. OCTA might be a helpful objective method in the analysis of changes in flow in patients with ODM.

Evaluación del grosor de los músculos extraoculares y estudio de correlación mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica / Assessment of extraocular muscle thickness and correlation study using optical coherence tomography

OBJETIVO: Describir los valores de normalidad del grosor de los músculos rectos horizontales mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica de dominio espectral (SD-OCT) y valorar si existe correlación entre el grosor muscular y el sexo, la edad o la longitud axial (LA). MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio transversal de 131 ojos derechos de pacientes sin enfermedad oftalmológica. Se recogieron el sexo y la edad y se midió la LA utilizando un biómetro óptico Lenstar LS 900 (Haag-Streit AG, Koeniz, Suiza). El grosor del recto medio (RM) se midió a 7,2 y 9,2mm desde el limbo y el recto lateral (RL) a 8,5 y 10,5 mm utilizando la OCT. Se ajustó un modelo multivariable para analizar si el sexo, la edad y la LA podrían influir sobre el grosor muscular. RESULTADOS: La edad media fue 43,3 ± 20,9 años (rango 6-86), siendo 59% mujeres. La LA media fue 24,9 ± 2,7mm (rango: 20,4-33,8). El grosor medio del RL a 8,5mm fue 188,5 ± 51,2 μm (rango 69-342) y 186,5 ± 45,9 μm (rango 75 - 269) a 10,5 mm. El grosor del RM fue 158,1 ± 39,1μm (rango 69 - 273) a 7,2 mm y 193,7 ± 55,9 μm (rango 105-386) a 9,2 mm. Se observó correlación entre el grosor del RM y la LA (R = -0,255; p = 0,023), no hallándose correlación para el RL (p ≥ 0,203). Tampoco se encontró asociación entre el grosor y el sexo o la edad (p ≥ 0,125). CONCLUSIONES: La OCT permite medir el grosor de los músculos rectos horizontales, observándose una asociación entre el grosor del RM y la LA

OBJECTIVE: To report reference values for the horizontal rectus muscles thickness using Spectral Domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and to evaluate whether there are any correlations between the muscle thickness and gender, age, or axial length (AL). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 131 right eyes of healthy subjects. The gender and age were recorded, and axial length was measured using an optical biometer. The medial rectus (MR) muscle thickness was measured at 7.2 and 9.2 mm from the limbus, and the lateral rectus (LR) at 8.5 and 10.5 mm from the limbus using OCT. A multivariate model was adjusted to determine whether gender, age, and axial length could have an impact on the muscle thickness. RESULTS: Mean age was 43.3 ± 20.9 years (range 6-86), and 59% were women. Mean AL was 24.9 ± 2.7 mm (range: 20.4 - 33.8). Mean thickness was 188.5 ± 51.2 μm (range 69-342) for the LR at 8.5 and 186.5 ± 45.9 μm (range 75-269) at 10.5 mm, and for the MR, 158.1 ± 39.1μm (range 69 - 273) at 7.2 mm and 193.7 ± 55.9μm (range 105-386) at 9.2 mm. A correlation was observed between the AL and MR thickness (R = -.255; P = .023) while no correlation was observed for the LR (P ≥ 0.203). No correlations were found between thickness and gender or thickness and age (P ≥ 0.125). CONCLUSIONS: The reference ranges of the horizontal rectus muscles thickness was described using SD-OCT, observing an association between the AL and the MR thickness

Historia breve de la cirugía de la cavidad anoftálmica y los implantes orbitarios / A brief history of the anophthalmic socket surgical technique and orbital implants

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Assessment of extraocular muscle thickness and correlation study using optical coherence tomography. / Evaluación del grosor de los músculos extraoculares y estudio de correlación mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica.

OBJECTIVE: To report reference values for the horizontal rectus muscles thickness using Spectral Domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and to evaluate whether there are any correlations between the muscle thickness and gender, age, or axial length (AL). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 131 right eyes of healthy subjects. The gender and age were recorded, and axial length was measured using an optical biometer. The medial rectus (MR) muscle thickness was measured at 7.2 and 9.2mm from the limbus, and the lateral rectus (LR) at 8.5 and 10.5mm from the limbus using OCT. A multivariate model was adjusted to determine whether gender, age, and axial length could have an impact on the muscle thickness. RESULTS: Mean age was 43.3±20.9 years (range 6-86), and 59% were women. Mean AL was 24.9±2.7mm (range: 20.4-33.8). Mean thickness was 188.5±51.2µm (range 69-342) for the LR at 8.5 and 186.5±45.9µm (range 75-269) at 10.5mm, and for the MR, 158.1±39.1µm (range 69-273) at 7.2mm and 193.7±55.9µm (range 105-386) at 9.2mm. A correlation was observed between the AL and MR thickness (R=-.255; P=.023) while no correlation was observed for the LR (P≥0.203). No correlations were found between thickness and gender or thickness and age (P≥0.125). CONCLUSIONS: The reference ranges of the horizontal rectus muscles thickness was described using SD-OCT, observing an association between the AL and the MR thickness.

Concordancia de la distancia desde la inserción hasta el limbo de los músculos rectos entre la medida intraoperatoria y con tomografía de coherencia óptica / Agreement between intraoperative measurements and optical coherence tomography of the limbus-insertion distance of the extraocular muscles

OBJETIVO: Valorar la concordancia entre la medida intraoperatoria y mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica de dominio espectral (SD-OCT) de la distancia desde la inserción muscular de los rectos horizontales hasta el limbo. MÉTODOS: Se analizaron 67 músculos de 21 pacientes con estrabismo. La distancia inserción-limbo de los músculos rectos horizontales fue medida mediante SD-OCT y de forma intraoperatoria de 2 maneras: 1) directa, tras la apertura de la conjuntiva en los pacientes en los que se realizó cirugía; 2) transconjuntival, en aquellos que fueron tratados con toxina o en músculos que no iban a ser intervenidos. Se calculó el coeficiente de correlación intraclase y se realizó un análisis de Bland-Altman para determinar la concordancia entre las medidas. RESULTADOS: La edad media fue 45,9 ± 20,9 años (rango 16-85), con el 52% de mujeres. El porcentaje de identificación de manera intraoperatoria directa fue el 95,6% (22/23), mientras que transconjuntival fue el 90,9% (40/44) y mediante OCT fue de 85% (57/67). Fueron finalmente analizados para el estudio de concordancia 22 músculos mediante medida intraoperatoria directa y OCT y 35 mediante medida transconjuntival y OCT. El coeficiente de correlación intraclase mostró buena fiabilidad de la medida con OCT tanto con la medida intraoperatoria directa (0,931; intervalo de confianza al 95% (IC 95%): 0,839-0,972; p < 0,001), como con la medida intraoperatoria transconjuntival (0,889; IC 95%: 0,790-0,942; p < 0,001). CONCLUSIONES: La OCT de dominio espectral permite medir de una forma eficaz la distancia desde la inserción de los músculos rectos horizontales hasta el limbo esclerocorneal, con una elevada concordancia con la medida intraoperatoria

OBJECTIVE:To assess the agreement between intraoperative measurements of the limbus-insertion distance of the extraocular muscles with those measured by spectral domain optical coherence tomography. METHODS: An analysis was made of a total of 67 muscles of 21 patients with strabismus. The limbus-insertion distance of the horizontal rectus muscles were measured using pre-operative SD-OCT and intra-operatively in 2 ways: 1) direct, after a conjunctival dissection in patients who underwent surgery, or 2) transconjunctival in patients who were treated with botulinum toxin, or in those who were not going to be operated. The intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman plots were calculated to determine the concordance between the 2 methods. RESULTS: The mean age was 45.9 ±20.9 years (range 16 to 85), with 52% being women. The percentage of identification by direct intraoperative measurement was 95.6% (22/23), by transconjunctival intraoperative measurement 90.9% (40/44), and by OCT 85% (57/67), with 22 muscles finally being analysed for the agreement study between direct intraoperative measurement and OCT measurements, and 35 muscles for the agreement between transconjuctival intraoperative measurement and OCT. The intraclass correlation coefficient showed good agreement with OCT and direct intraoperative measurements (0.931; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 0.839-0.972; P<.001), and with transconjunctival intraoperative measurements (0.889; 95% CI: 0.790-0.942; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: The SD-OCT is an effective technique to measure the distance from the insertion of the horizontal rectus muscles to the limbus, with a high agreement with intraoperative measurements being demonstrated

Agreement between intraoperative measurements and optical coherence tomography of the limbus-insertion distance of the extraocular muscles. / Concordancia de la distancia desde la inserción hasta el limbo de los músculos rectos entre la medida intraoperatoria y con tomografía de coherencia óptica.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the agreement between intraoperative measurements of the limbus-insertion distance of the extraocular muscles with those measured by spectral domain optical coherence tomography. METHODS: An analysis was made of a total of 67 muscles of 21 patients with strabismus. The limbus-insertion distance of the horizontal rectus muscles were measured using pre-operative SD-OCT and intra-operatively in 2 ways: 1) direct, after a conjunctival dissection in patients who underwent surgery, or 2) transconjunctival in patients who were treated with botulinum toxin, or in those who were not going to be operated. The intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman plots were calculated to determine the concordance between the 2 methods. RESULTS: The mean age was 45.9 ±20.9 years (range 16 to 85), with 52% being women. The percentage of identification by direct intraoperative measurement was 95.6% (22/23), by transconjunctival intraoperative measurement 90.9% (40/44), and by OCT 85% (57/67), with 22 muscles finally being analysed for the agreement study between direct intraoperative measurement and OCT measurements, and 35 muscles for the agreement between transconjuctival intraoperative measurement and OCT. The intraclass correlation coefficient showed good agreement with OCT and direct intraoperative measurements (0.931; 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 0.839-0.972; P<.001), and with transconjunctival intraoperative measurements (0.889; 95% CI: 0.790-0.942; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: The SD-OCT is an effective technique to measure the distance from the insertion of the horizontal rectus muscles to the limbus, with a high agreement with intraoperative measurements being demonstrated.

Historia de la cirugía del glaucoma (I): desde Graefe a las primeras cirugías filtrantes / History of glaucoma surgery (I): From Graefe to the first steps of filtering surgeries

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Historia de la cirugía del glaucoma (II): de la goniotomía a la primera cirugía no perforante / History of glaucoma surgery (II): From goniotomy to the first non-penetrating surgery

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