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Eur J Hum Genet ; 2024 Jun 07.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38849599

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The PAX6 gene encodes a highly-conserved transcription factor involved in eye development. Heterozygous loss-of-function variants in PAX6 can cause a range of ophthalmic disorders including aniridia. A key molecular diagnostic challenge is that many PAX6 missense changes are presently classified as variants of uncertain significance. While computational tools can be used to assess the effect of genetic alterations, the accuracy of their predictions varies. Here, we evaluated and optimised the performance of computational prediction tools in relation to PAX6 missense variants. Through inspection of publicly available resources (including HGMD, ClinVar, LOVD and gnomAD), we identified 241 PAX6 missense variants that were used for model training and evaluation. The performance of ten commonly used computational tools was assessed and a threshold optimization approach was utilized to determine optimal cut-off values. Validation studies were subsequently undertaken using PAX6 variants from a local database. AlphaMissense, SIFT4G and REVEL emerged as the best-performing predictors; the optimized thresholds of these tools were 0.967, 0.025, and 0.772, respectively. Combining the prediction from these top-three tools resulted in lower performance compared to using AlphaMissense alone. Tailoring the use of computational tools by employing optimized thresholds specific to PAX6 can enhance algorithmic performance. Our findings have implications for PAX6 variant interpretation in clinical settings.

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Eye (Lond) ; 2024 Apr 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38658679

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a core healthcare intervention in premature babies to avoid preventable sight loss. A variety of screening criteria are in place globally for this purpose. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health recently updated the United Kingdom ROP screening guidelines (March 2022). A key change was the reduction in the gestational age (GA) to warrant retinal screening (from 32 to 31 weeks). SUBJECTS/METHODS: In the course of informal national surveillance during guideline development (2017-2022) and soon after, babies under our care falling outside the updated screening criteria who underwent treatment for ROP were identified. A retrospective case review was carried out. RESULTS: Six babies were identified as having undergone screening and treatment, prior to implementation of the new guidance. Screening and treatment would have been forfeited as per the March 2022 guidelines. All six had numerous systemic risk factors for developing ROP. Specifically, all had documented poor postnatal weight gain. CONCLUSIONS: We present this case series to bring forth an urgent discussion amongst key stakeholders as to whether the new guidance, as it stands, is safe and fit for purpose.

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Br J Ophthalmol ; 108(3): 471-475, 2024 02 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36759150

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AIM: To validate the East London Retinopathy of Prematurity algorithm (EL-ROP) in a cohort of infants at risk of developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). METHODS: The EL-ROP algorithm was applied retrospectively to routinely collected data from two tertiary neonatal units in England on infants eligible for ROP screening. The EL-ROP recommendation, to screen or not, was compared with the development of treatment-warranted ROP (TW-ROP) for each infant. The main outcome measures were (1) EL-ROP's sensitivity for predicting the future development of TW-ROP and (2) potential to reduce ROP screening examinations. RESULTS: Data from 568 infants were included in the trial. The median (IQR) birth weight (g) was 875 (704 - 1103) and gestational age (weeks) was 27.0 (25.4 - 29.0). Maternal ethnicity was black (33%) and non-black (67%). 58(10%) developed TW-ROP and in every case this was predicted by the EL-ROP algorithm. It's sensitivity was 100% (95% CI 94-100%) specificity: 44% (95% CI 39-48%) positive predictive value: 17% (95%CI 16-18%), negative predictive value: 100%. CONCLUSIONS: EL-ROP has been validated in a cohort of infants from two tertiary neonatal units in England. Further validation is required before its clinical usefulness can be assessed.


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Retinopatía de la Prematuridad , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Humanos , Estudios de Cohortes , Retinopatía de la Prematuridad/diagnóstico , Estudios Retrospectivos , Londres/epidemiología , Tamizaje Neonatal , Peso al Nacer , Edad Gestacional , Algoritmos , Factores de Riesgo
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Mol Cell Pediatr ; 10(1): 12, 2023 Sep 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37712996

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INTRODUCTION: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vasoproliferative disorder of the premature retina with the potential to progress to extraretinal neovascularisation. This review serves as an introduction to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), outlining key parts of ROP pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. ROP is traditionally diagnosed by indirect ophthalmoscopy and classified using anatomical zones, stages of disease, and the presence or absence of "plus disease" (dilation and tortuosity of the major retinal arterioles and venules). ROP has a bi-phasic pathophysiology: initial hyperoxia causes reduced retinal vascularisation, followed by pathological vaso-proliferation resulting from subsequent hypoxia and driven by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). ADVANCEMENTS IN MANAGEMENT: This review summarises previous trials to establish optimum oxygen exposure levels in newborns and more recently the development of anti-VEGF agents locally delivered to block pathological neovascularisation, which is technically easier to administer and less destructive than laser treatment. FUTURE DIRECTIONS: There remains an ongoing concern regarding the potential unwanted systemic effects of intravitreally administered anti-VEGF on the overall development of the premature baby. Ongoing dosing studies may lessen these fears by identifying the minimally effective dose required to block extraretinal neovascularisation.

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Genes (Basel) ; 14(4)2023 03 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37107549

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Non-traumatic ectopia lentis can be isolated or herald an underlying multisystemic disorder. Technological advances have revolutionized genetic testing for many ophthalmic disorders, and this study aims to provide insights into the clinical utility of genetic analysis in paediatric ectopia lentis. Children that underwent lens extraction for ectopia lentis between 2013 and 2017 were identified, and gene panel testing findings and surgical outcomes were collected. Overall, 10/11 cases received a probable molecular diagnosis. Genetic variants were identified in four genes: FBN1 (associated with Marfan syndrome and cardiovascular complications; n = 6), ADAMTSL4 (associated with non-syndromic ectopia lentis; n = 2), LTBP2 (n = 1) and ASPH (n = 1). Parents appeared unaffected in 6/11 cases; the initial presentation of all six of these children was to an ophthalmologist, and only 2/6 had FBN1 variants. Notably, 4/11 cases required surgery before the age of 4 years, and only one of these children carried an FBN1 variant. In summary, in this retrospective cohort study, panel-based genetic testing pointed to a molecular diagnosis in >90% of paediatric ectopia lentis cases requiring surgery. In a subset of study participants, genetic analysis revealed changes in genes that have not been linked to extraocular manifestations and highlighted that extensive systemic investigations were not required in these individuals. We propose the introduction of genetic testing early in the diagnostic pathway in children with ectopia lentis.


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Desplazamiento del Cristalino , Cristalino , Síndrome de Marfan , Humanos , Niño , Preescolar , Desplazamiento del Cristalino/genética , Desplazamiento del Cristalino/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Pruebas Genéticas , Síndrome de Marfan/diagnóstico , Síndrome de Marfan/genética , Síndrome de Marfan/cirugía , Proteínas de Unión a TGF-beta Latente/genética
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Cornea ; 42(3): 313-319, 2023 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36729708

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess the suitability of corneal densitometry measurements obtained with Scheimpflug imaging in estimating the corneal changes caused by cystine deposits in the cornea in patients with cystinosis. METHODS: Scheimpflug imaging (Pentacam) was performed for 14 patients with cystinosis and 16 age-matched controls. Pentacam data were used for analysis of the corneal densitometry at different zones in the cornea for patients with cystinosis and controls. Densitometry measurements were compared with the corneal crystal scores obtained from the slitlamp images for patients with cystinosis. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference in keratometry measurements between the 2 groups ( P > 0.05). Corneal thickness was found to be significantly higher in the control group when compared with the cystinosis group ( P = 0.0004). The mean corneal densitometry was significantly higher in patients with cystinosis when compared with controls at most of the corneal layers and zones. The corneal densitometry readings for the right and left eyes showed moderate positive correlation with the corneal crystal score with a ceiling effect being reached at the maximum corneal crystal score of 3. CONCLUSIONS: Corneal densitometry obtained through Pentacam can be used as an objective estimate of the level of cystine crystals present in patients with cystinosis. The clinical estimate of corneal crystal score, although effective at low levels of crystal deposition, does not allow for accurate estimates of change when the level of crystal deposition is high leading to limited utility when assessing treatment effects. Hence, densitometry measurements can potentially be used to assess treatment efficacy of cystinosis treatments in clinical settings.


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Cistina , Cistinosis , Humanos , Cistina/uso terapéutico , Cistinosis/diagnóstico , Cistinosis/tratamiento farmacológico , Córnea , Resultado del Tratamiento , Densitometría , Topografía de la Córnea
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Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35611818

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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a form of ocular allergy primarily affecting children. Considered a rare disease in Europe, its prevalence varies by geographic region and is poorly studied in the United Kingdom. There is considerable national variation in the management of VKC within the United Kingdom, risking misdiagnosis and delays to treatment for some children. This can significantly impact their quality of life, with the potential for lasting negative consequences. Based on discussions between experienced clinicians from six large centers across the United Kingdom, this article describes best practice recommendations for United Kingdom settings, including principles for diagnosis, referral, initial and long-term management, and supportive care. Recommendations include guidance on referral timing, which should depend on VKC severity, and a stepwise approach to treatment. Joint management by primary care and secondary care is recommended and the importance of supportive care, including emotional support and outreach to schools, is highlighted. Because frequent flareups are common in VKC, it is essential that families have access to the information they need to manage the disease and routes to access rapid care if needed. A thorough understanding of the nature of VKC, its triggers, and how best to manage it, by both patients and their families, is critical to ensuring appropriate management and to improving patient outcomes. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2023;60(1):6-17.].


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Conjuntivitis Alérgica , Humanos , Niño , Conjuntivitis Alérgica/diagnóstico , Conjuntivitis Alérgica/epidemiología , Conjuntivitis Alérgica/terapia , Calidad de Vida , Ojo , Reino Unido/epidemiología , Prevalencia
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J AAPOS ; 25(6): 364-366, 2021 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34478843

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An 8-year-old girl with known pathogenic variant in the PRRT2 gene causing paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia with infantile convulsions presented with bilateral papilledema and abducens nerve palsy, which was subsequently confirmed to be pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (PTCS). She was treated with acetazolamide and recovered baseline vision, with some residual papilledema. PTCS is not confirmed to be associated with pathogenic variants in the PRRT2 gene; however, this case in conjunction with a previously reported case of PTCS and unilateral abducens nerve palsy in a patient with PRRT2 variants, raises the possibility that PTCS is part of the phenotypic spectrum rather than being a coincidental occurrence.


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Enfermedades del Nervio Abducens , Papiledema , Seudotumor Cerebral , Enfermedades del Nervio Abducens/etiología , Enfermedades del Nervio Abducens/genética , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Proteínas de la Membrana/genética , Proteínas del Tejido Nervioso/genética , Papiledema/diagnóstico , Papiledema/etiología , Seudotumor Cerebral/complicaciones , Seudotumor Cerebral/diagnóstico , Seudotumor Cerebral/tratamiento farmacológico
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Eur J Ophthalmol ; 31(6): 3157-3163, 2021 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33426922

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PURPOSE: To analyze if Segmented Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (SS OCT-A) can provide additional information on morphology and pathophysiology of macular fibrosis in Coats' patients. METHODS: A consecutive case series of three male patients (5, 7 and 15 years old), with Coats' disease-related macular fibrosis (stage 2b-2 patients, 3b-1 patient). SS OCT-A 3×3 mm macular scans of affected eyes were performed. RESULTS: In all three cases the inner portion of macular fibrosis displayed a dense network of vessels, continuing into deeper layers. This structure was similar to that observed in retinal angiomatous proliferations (RAP). There was associated loss of the foveal avascular zone. In one case we observed evolution of the lesion. CONCLUSION: SS-OCT imaging of macular fibrosis in Coats' disease reveals a distinct intralesional vascular structure with elements resembling RAP, probably developing as a secondary process.


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Mácula Lútea , Telangiectasia Retiniana , Adolescente , Niño , Fibrosis , Angiografía con Fluoresceína , Humanos , Mácula Lútea/patología , Masculino , Telangiectasia Retiniana/diagnóstico , Vasos Retinianos/diagnóstico por imagen , Vasos Retinianos/patología , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica
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Eur J Hum Genet ; 28(5): 576-586, 2020 05.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31836858

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Thirty percent of all inherited retinal disease (IRD) is accounted for by conditions with extra-ocular features. This study aimed to establish the genetic diagnostic pick-up rate for IRD patients with one or more extra-ocular features undergoing panel-based screening in a clinical setting. One hundred and six participants, tested on a gene panel which contained both isolated and syndromic IRD genes, were retrospectively ascertained from the Manchester Genomic Diagnostics Laboratory database spanning 6 years (2012-2017). Phenotypic features were extracted from the clinical notes and classified according to Human Phenotype Ontology; all identified genetic variants were interpreted in accordance to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines. Overall, 49% (n = 52) of patients received a probable genetic diagnosis. A further 6% (n = 6) had a single disease-associated variant in an autosomal recessive disease-relevant gene. Fifty-two percent (n = 55) of patients had a clinical diagnosis at the time of testing. Of these, 71% (n = 39) received a probable genetic diagnosis. By contrast, for those without a provisional clinical diagnosis (n = 51), only 25% (n = 13) received a probable genetic diagnosis. The clinical diagnosis of Usher (n = 33) and Bardet-Biedl syndrome (n = 10) was confirmed in 67% (n = 22) and 80% (n = 8), respectively. The testing diagnostic rate in patients with clinically diagnosed multisystemic IRD conditions was significantly higher than those without one (71% versus 25%; p value < 0.001). The lower pick-up rate in patients without a clinical diagnosis suggests that panel-based approaches are unlikely to be the most effective means of achieving a molecular diagnosis for this group. Here, we suggest that genome-wide approaches (whole exome or genome) are more appropriate.


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Enfermedades Hereditarias del Ojo/genética , Pruebas Genéticas/normas , Secuenciación de Nucleótidos de Alto Rendimiento/normas , Enfermedades de la Retina/genética , Análisis de Secuencia de ADN/normas , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Niño , Preescolar , Enfermedades Hereditarias del Ojo/diagnóstico , Femenino , Pruebas Genéticas/métodos , Secuenciación de Nucleótidos de Alto Rendimiento/métodos , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Fenotipo , Enfermedades de la Retina/diagnóstico , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Análisis de Secuencia de ADN/métodos , Síndrome
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Genet Med ; 22(4): 745-751, 2020 04.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31848469

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PURPOSE: A key property to consider in all genetic tests is clinical utility, the ability of the test to influence patient management and health outcomes. Here we assess the current clinical utility of genetic testing in diverse pediatric inherited eye disorders (IEDs). METHODS: Two hundred one unrelated children (0-5 years old) with IEDs were ascertained through the database of the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub, Manchester, UK. The cohort was collected over a 7-year period (2011-2018) and included 74 children with bilateral cataracts, 8 with bilateral ectopia lentis, 28 with bilateral anterior segment dysgenesis, 32 with albinism, and 59 with inherited retinal disorders. All participants underwent panel-based genetic testing. RESULTS: The diagnostic yield of genetic testing for the cohort was 64% (ranging from 39% to 91% depending on the condition). The test result led to altered management (including preventing additional investigations or resulting in the introduction of personalized surveillance measures) in 33% of probands (75% for ectopia lentis, 50% for cataracts, 33% for inherited retinal disorders, 7% for anterior segment dysgenesis, 3% for albinism). CONCLUSION: Genetic testing helped identify an etiological diagnosis in the majority of preschool children with IEDs. This prevented additional unnecessary testing and provided the opportunity for anticipatory guidance in significant subsets of patients.


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Catarata , Anomalías del Ojo , Pruebas Genéticas , Enfermedades de la Retina , Catarata/diagnóstico , Catarata/genética , Preescolar , Ojo , Anomalías del Ojo/genética , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Enfermedades de la Retina/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de la Retina/genética
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Sci Rep ; 9(1): 16576, 2019 11 12.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31719542

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Individuals who have ocular features of albinism and skin pigmentation in keeping with their familial background present a considerable diagnostic challenge. Timely diagnosis through genomic testing can help avert diagnostic odysseys and facilitates accurate genetic counselling and tailored specialist management. Here, we report the clinical and gene panel testing findings in 12 children with presumed ocular albinism. A definitive molecular diagnosis was made in 8/12 probands (67%) and a possible molecular diagnosis was identified in a further 3/12 probands (25%). TYR was the most commonly mutated gene in this cohort (75% of patients, 9/12). A disease-causing TYR haplotype comprised of two common, functional polymorphisms, TYR c.[575 C > A;1205 G > A] p.[(Ser192Tyr);(Arg402Gln)], was found to be particularly prevalent. One participant had GPR143-associated X-linked ocular albinism and another proband had biallelic variants in SLC38A8, a glutamine transporter gene associated with foveal hypoplasia and optic nerve misrouting without pigmentation defects. Intriguingly, 2/12 individuals had a single, rare, likely pathogenic variant in each of TYR and OCA2 - a significant enrichment compared to a control cohort of 4046 individuals from the 100,000 genomes project pilot dataset. Overall, our findings highlight that panel-based genetic testing is a clinically useful test with a high diagnostic yield in children with partial/ocular albinism.


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Albinismo/genética , Variación Genética , Adolescente , Albinismo/diagnóstico , Niño , Preescolar , Estudios de Cohortes , Ojo/patología , Femenino , Genotipo , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Pigmentación de la Piel/genética
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Clin Dysmorphol ; 28(4): 184-189, 2019 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31274573

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Traboulsi syndrome is an extremely rare ophthalmological disorder characterised by facial dysmorphism, lens dislocation, anterior segment abnormalities and spontaneous filtering blebs. It is caused by pathogenic variants in the ASPH gene. To date, only 13 individuals with Traboulsi syndrome from three families have been reported in the literature. We report the first UK family with Traboulsi syndrome associated with two novel ASPH variants. This condition, which has some phenotypic overlap with both Marfan syndrome and homocystinuria, is most likely under ascertained, and we further delineate the clinical features to aid its recognition.


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Proteínas de Unión al Calcio/genética , Desplazamiento del Cristalino/diagnóstico , Desplazamiento del Cristalino/genética , Proteínas de la Membrana/genética , Oxigenasas de Función Mixta/genética , Proteínas Musculares/genética , Alelos , Preescolar , Análisis Mutacional de ADN , Femenino , Estudios de Asociación Genética , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Genotipo , Humanos , Mutación , Fenotipo
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Retina ; 39(3): 608-613, 2019 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29252973

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PURPOSE: To assess foveal and parafoveal vasculature at superficial capillary plexus (SCP), deep capillary plexus, and choriocapillaris using optical coherence tomography angiography in the fellow eyes of patients with Coats disease. METHODS: Observational and prospective case series. Thirteen patients with unilateral Coats and 14 healthy age- and sex-matched controls were consecutively recruited at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital and the Department of Ophthalmology of San Raffaele Hospital. Both groups underwent complete ophthalmologic examination, including optical coherence tomography angiography (Topcon Corp) 3 mm × 3 mm scans. Images were imported into ImageJ software and binarized; foveal avascular zone area was manually outlined and vessel density analyzed in inner (foveal) and outer (parafoveal) areas of SCP, deep capillary plexus, and choriocapillaris. RESULTS: Fellow eyes disclosed a significant increase in the foveal vessel density of SCP (P = 0.04); in particular, superior and temporal quadrants showed more marked alterations (P = 0.02 and 0.04, respectively). Analysis of foveal avascular zone area revealed a significant enlargement in the SCP (P = 0.04). No correlation was found between fellow eyes and the stage of affected eyes. CONCLUSION: Fellow eyes of Coats patients carry quantitative foveal vascular alterations at SCP. These may represent markers of altered inner blood-retinal barrier, due to a bilateral defect in midcapillary angiogenesis.


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Fóvea Central/irrigación sanguínea , Mácula Lútea/irrigación sanguínea , Telangiectasia Retiniana/patología , Vasos Retinianos/patología , Adolescente , Barrera Hematorretinal/patología , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Angiografía con Fluoresceína/métodos , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Tomografía de Coherencia Óptica/métodos
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Clin Optom (Auckl) ; 11: 173-180, 2019.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31920417

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PURPOSE: In this study densitometry software for the Oculus Pentacam was used to investigate the treatment outcomes of corneal cross linking (CXL) in adult and juvenile keratoconus (KCN) patients. Densitometry measurements were taken before and after treatment and followed up for one year. METHODS: A comparative study was carried out at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Corneal densitometry measurements collected before and after CXL treatment for 32 eyes from KC patients, aged between 12 and 39, were divided to 2 groups 13-18 years (juvenile group) and 19-39 years (adult group) and analysed and compared to pre and post treatment at 3, 6 and 12 months for each group and between both groups. RESULTS: Analysis of densitometry measurements found higher corneal densitometry after CXL which peaks at three months post treatment in both groups. There was significant diversity in corneal densitometry measurements in the stromal zone 0-2 and 2-6 mm for all layers except the posterior layer for both groups (P<0.05). Significantly increased densitometry value was found higher in the juvenile group at six months in the central (P=0.006) and posterior (P=0.004) layers for zone 0-2 mm. The same layers differed significantly also in the 2-6 mm zone in all layers (P=0.01). One year post treatment the same significant increased densitometry level was seen in the juvenile group in the 0-2 mm zone of the central (P=0.007) and posterior layers (P=0.01), as was the 2-6 mm zone (P=0.04). However, no significant difference was found between pre and post treatment for best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central corneal thickness (CCT) and thinnest area between both groups. A significant difference was found between pre and post treatment for best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), in the adult group at 6 and 12 months post-treatment from pre-treatment (P=0.02, P=0.16) respectively. CONCLUSION: Corneal clarity post CXL treatment in the juvenile group differed significantly from the adult group. Both groups showed increased haze at 3 months post treatment but the adults showed improvement over the next 9 months. In contrast, the juvenile group showed higher densitometry readings at both 6 and 12 months post treatment in comparison to adult group. The reasons for this remain unclear.

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Ophthalmol Ther ; 8(1): 125-136, 2019 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30519924

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INTRODUCTION: Infantile nephropathic cystinosis (INC) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal disorder in which patients develop deposits of cystine crystals in their kidneys and corneas from a young age. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of children with INC seen by ophthalmologists at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital between 2002 and 2018, to evaluate clinical findings, symptoms and treatment. RESULTS: Twenty-two children diagnosed with INC from age 0 (prenatally) to 11 years were assessed. All evaluable patients had corneal cystine crystal deposits, and 15 had mild to moderate photophobia. Ten patients had other ocular conditions including blepharitis/chalzion (n = 6), swollen optic nerve (n = 3), punctate epitheliopathy (n = 3), corneal scarring (n = 1),and elevated intraocular pressure (n = 2). Confocal imaging identified nerve abnormalities in two patients (enlarged corneal nerve + abnormal-looking tortuous nerves in one patient and beaded nerves in the sub-basal plexus in the other), both of whom had significant crystal deposition in the anterior stroma. Visual acuity was relatively unaffected. All 22 patients were receiving oral cysteamine, and 21 were applying cysteamine eye drops (galenic preparation of 0.55% concentration, compounded by a hospital pharmacy). Recommended application frequency was at least eight times per day in all patients with dosing information available. CONCLUSIONS: This case series of patients with INC highlights the consistent pattern of corneal cystine crystal deposition, which is universally present from a young age in this condition, and the high incidence of photophobia even in young children. Corneal manifestations of INC persisted despite frequent administration of the hospital pharmacy-made eye drop preparation. Reasons for this lack of efficacy may include the lag period between diagnosis and first prescription of cysteamine eye drops and the difficulty in maintaining rigorous compliance with this treatment. In addition, the challenge for patients of maintaining optimal storage conditions may adversely affect the stability and efficacy of cysteamine within this preparation. FUNDING: Editorial assistance was funded by Orphan Europe Ltd.

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Ophthalmol Ther ; 7(2): 307-322, 2018 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30242621

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Cystinosis, a rare autosomal recessive disease caused by intracellular cystine accumulation, occurs in an estimated 1/100,000-200,000 live births. Ocular non-nephropathic cystinosis is typically diagnosed during adulthood, when patients present with corneal crystal deposition and no systemic involvement. Due to the rarity of the condition, diagnosis is often delayed and can have a significant impact on the overall prognosis of the disease. Early diagnosis is therefore imperative to ensure successful treatment and improve quality of life, as most of its clinical manifestations can be prevented or delayed. Early detection strategies and practical approaches for the ocular management of cystinosis were discussed during the Ophthalmology Cystinosis Forum, a 1-day meeting held in Berlin, Germany during June 2017. Recommendations for early detection comprise ophthalmic assessment, including self- and clinician-assessed recording of photophobia, and visual acuity, slit-lamp examination and tonometry ophthalmic examinations. In vivo confocal microscopy and anterior segment optical coherence tomography were highlighted as valuable techniques in evaluating cystine crystals in the cornea, in vivo and non-invasively. The mainstay of ocular cystinosis treatment is the cystine-depleting aminothiol cysteamine. Indeed, early treatment with and strict adherence to cysteamine therapy has a considerable impact on the long-term prognosis of ocular cystinosis. In rare diseases such as ocular cystinosis, standardised guidelines and recommendations for detection, patient care and follow-up assessments are essential. Such guidelines provide a support tool for healthcare professionals caring for ocular cystinosis patients. Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are essential for delivering gold standard care and improving quality of life for patients and their families. This review paper highlights current early detection policies, clinical treatment strategies and practical approaches for the ocular management of cystinosis, including implementing a cystinosis MDT. Additionally, discussions of the Ophthalmology Cystinosis Forum held in 2017 are summarised. FUNDING: Orphan Europe. Plain language summary available for this article.

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Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci ; 59(3): 1532-1537, 2018 03 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29625475

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Purpose: To demonstrate utility of a game-based test ("Caspar's Castle") for the detection of visual field defects in children. Methods: A validity and reliability study was carried out at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital Pediatric Ophthalmology Outpatients Department. We recruited 108 children with no eye pathology (aged 4-12 years) and examined a single eye with the Caspar's Castle system using either normal thresholds or thresholds artificially adapted to recreate defects to assess diagnostic utility. Number of peripheral stimuli missed was used to determine sensitivity and specificity of artificial defect detection and to plot receiver-operator characteristic curves. A further 21 children (aged 4-16 years) with pathology were recruited and Caspar's fields compared qualitatively with established field testing. A total of 106 of the Caspar's Castle examinations were able to be performed twice and repeatability was determined through coefficient of repeatability and Bland-Altman chart. Results: In diagnostic testing using children with no eye pathology, 45 children completed a test using normal thresholds and 43 with tests using artificial defects. Area under receiver-operator characteristic curves for artificial defect detection was 0.895. Of the 21 children with pathology, seven had completed standard Humphreys field testing and Caspar's Castle fields corresponded with each of these by expert opinion. Coefficient of repeatability for number of points missed across all cohorts of children (106 patients) was 6.9 (95% confidence interval: 6.16-8.07). Conclusions: The Caspar's Castle system of assessing visual fields using novel game-based strategies demonstrates encouraging levels of sensitivity, specificity, and reliability. It could help address current difficulties in perimetry in young children.


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Técnicas de Diagnóstico Oftalmológico , Juegos de Video , Trastornos de la Visión/diagnóstico , Pruebas del Campo Visual/métodos , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Curva ROC , Reproducibilidad de los Resultados , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Campos Visuales
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