Late-onset capsular bag distension syndrome 33 years after cataract surgery.

Purpose: Describe the clinical features and management of this uncommon case of late-onset Capsular bag distension syndrome that occurred 33 years after cataract surgery. Observation: An 87-year-old male was referred to our clinic complaining of blurred and gradual, painless reduction in vision in his left eye over the past year. A complete ophthalmological examination, Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), and optical biometry were performed to confirm the diagnosis. A 25-gauge pars plana vitrectomy combined with posterior capsulotomy was performed. The aspirated fluid was sent for microbiological analyses. After surgery, the patient's visual acuity returned to previous values, and anterior chamber depth slightly deepened. Samples taken were negative for bacteria. Conclusions and Importance: Late-onset Capsular bag distension syndrome may occur up to 33 years following cataract surgery. A surgical approach offers the advantage of complete clearance of the turbid fluid, also removing the residual cortical material and enabling microbial and pathological testing.

The influence of athletic performance on the highest positions of the final ranking during 2017/2018 Serie A season.

BACKGROUND: Our previous study on the 2016/2017 Serie A season showed that a greater likelihood of reaching the top positions in the Italian league "Serie A" seemed to be mainly related to sprint activity, goal attempts, total throws, target shots and assists. Therefore, we aim to evaluate the following season data in the same league to compare, confirm, and improve these results. METHODS: The data of all the matches played during the "Serie A" 2017-2018 season were obtained from the Italian soccer league. The teams' analysis was performed in terms of total distance covered in km, jogging, running and sprint activities, average speed, and match statistics (total shots, shots on target, goal attempts, assists, turnovers, and steals). RESULTS: Teams that reached the first four positions revealed a lower percentage of running (65.98 ± 1.51 vs. 66.84 ± 2.18; p < 0.001), a higher percentage of jogging (25.61 ± 1.71 vs. 25.30 ± 1.97; p = 0.037) and sprint activities (8.41 ± 1.04 vs. 7.86 ± 0.82; p < 0.001). Match statistics seem to be statistically different between the first four teams the other teams. The total goals are strongly associated both with the total score at the end of the championship (R = 0.906; p < 0.001) and with the position in the final ranking (R = 0.850; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that high-level teams have a lower running rate and a higher percentage of jogging and sprinting than other teams.