Brevibacterium casei endophthalmitis after intravitreal dexamethasone implant.

CLINICAL CASE: 49-year-old man with diabetic macular edema refractory to antiangiogenics, it is decided to perform therapy with intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex; Allergan, California, United States of America). Seven days after treatment, he showed acute endophthalmitis suggestive signs. Despite the intravitreal injection of antibiotics, the patient got worse. Vitreous sampling was repeated for Gram and cultures, and vitrectomy was performed via pars plana. The culture suggested the development of Brevibacterium species. Through an additional test, the presence of Brevibacterium casei was confirmed. Despite the treatment adjusted by antibiogram, retinal ischemia and macular atrophy was evident. DISCUSSION: Brevibacterium casei is a Gram-positive bacterium, barely pathogenic, that mainly affects immunodepressed patients. Only two cases of endophthalmitis are described, one endogenous and the other one secondary to vegetal trauma. This is the first case of endophthalmitis, secondary to an ophthalmological procedure.

Réplica del artículo: Aportes de la tomografía de coherencia óptica Visante(R) y la ecografía ocular en el diagnóstico y seguimiento del síndrome de efusión ciliocoroideo bilateral secundario a topiramato / Reply of the article: Contribution of the Visante(R) OCT and B-scan ultrasonography in the diagnosis and follow up of a bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome induced by topiramate

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Endoftalmitis aguda por Brevibacterium casei tras implante intravítreo de dexametasona / Brevibacterium casei endophthalmitis after intravitreal dexamethasone implant

Caso clínico Hombre de 49años, con edema macular diabético refractario a antiangiogénicos, en el que se realizó terapia intravítrea con implante de dexametasona (Ozurdex; Allergan, California, Estados Unidos). Tras 7días presentó signos sugerentes de endoftalmitis aguda. Pese a la inyección intravítrea de antibióticos, el paciente empeoró. Se repitió la toma de muestras en vítreo para Gram y cultivos, y se realizó vitrectomía vía pars plana. El cultivo sugirió el desarrollo de Brevibacterium species. Mediante una prueba adicional, se confirmó la presencia de Brevibacterium casei. Pese al tratamiento ajustado por antibiograma, se evidenció isquemia retiniana y atrofia macular. Discusión Brevibacterium casei es una bacteria grampositiva, escasamente patógena, que afecta principalmente a inmunodeprimidos. Se han descrito solo dos casos de endoftalmitis, una endógena y otra secundaria a trauma vegetal. Este es el primer caso de endoftalmitis por Brevibacterium casei secundaria a procedimiento oftalmológico (AU)

Clinical case A 49-year-old man with diabetic macular edema refractory to antiangiogenics was treated with intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex; Allergan, California, USA). Seven days after treatment, he showed acute endophthalmitis suggestive signs. Despite the intravitreal injection of antibiotics, the patient got worse. Vitreous sampling was repeated for Gram and cultures, and vitrectomy was performed via pars plana. The culture suggested the development of Brevibacterium species. Through an additional test, the presence of Brevibacterium casei was confirmed. Despite the treatment adjusted by antibiogram, retinal ischemia and macular atrophy was evident. Discusion Brevibacterium casei is a Gram-positive bacterium, barely pathogenic, that mainly affects immunodepressed patients. Only two cases of endophthalmitis are described, one endogenous and the other one secondary to vegetal trauma. This is the first case of Brevibacterium casei endophthalmitis, secondary to an ophthalmological procedure (AU)

Brevibacterium casei endophthalmitis after intravitreal dexamethasone implant. / Endoftalmitis aguda por Brevibacterium casei tras implante intravítreo de dexametasona.

CLINICAL CASE: A 49-year-old man with diabetic macular edema refractory to antiangiogenics was treated with intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex; Allergan, California, USA). Seven days after treatment, he showed acute endophthalmitis suggestive signs. Despite the intravitreal injection of antibiotics, the patient got worse. Vitreous sampling was repeated for Gram and cultures, and vitrectomy was performed via pars plana. The culture suggested the development of Brevibacterium species. Through an additional test, the presence of Brevibacterium casei was confirmed. Despite the treatment adjusted by antibiogram, retinal ischemia and macular atrophy was evident. DISCUSION: Brevibacterium casei is a Gram-positive bacterium, barely pathogenic, that mainly affects immunodepressed patients. Only two cases of endophthalmitis are described, one endogenous and the other one secondary to vegetal trauma. This is the first case of Brevibacterium casei endophthalmitis, secondary to an ophthalmological procedure.

Aportes de la tomografía de coherencia óptica Visante(R) y la ecografía ocular en el diagnóstico y seguimiento del síndrome de efusión ciliocoroideo bilateral secundario a topiramato / Contribution of the Visante(R) OCT and B-scan ultrasound in the diagnosis and follow up of a topiramate-induced bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome

Se trata de un hombre de 45 años con cierre angular y miopía aguda bilateral tras inicio de tratamiento con topiramato por dependencia al alcohol y la heroína. La tomografía de coherencia óptica Visante(R) y la ecografía ocular muestran efusión ciliocoroidea bilateral como mecanismo fisiopatológico. El tratamiento consistió en la retirada del topiramato, y la utilización de hipotensores oculares, ciclopléjico y corticoides tópicos, con lo cual se resolvió el síndrome de efusión ciliocoroidea. La tomografía de coherencia óptica Visante(R) y la ecografía ocular son herramientas útiles en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de los pacientes con cierre angular y miopía en el contexto del síndrome de efusión ciliocoroidea secundario a topiramato. Debido al amplio espectro de indicaciones de esta medicación, tanto el personal sanitario que lo indica como los oftalmólogos, deben conocer las posibles manifestaciones oculares atribuidas a este medicamento

A 45 year-old man with bilateral acute angle-closure and myopia after starting treatment with topiramate, secondary to alcohol and heroin dependence. Using Visante(R) OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) and B-scan Ultrasound he was diagnosed with bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion as the pathophysiological mechanism. Topiramate was stopped and ocular hypotensive therapy with a topical cycloplegic and corticosteroids were started, resolving ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome. Visante(R) OCT and B-scan Ultrasound are useful tools for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with acute angle-closure and myopia due to topiramate. As a result of broad spectrum of indications for topiramate, physicians and ophthalmologists should be aware of the possible ophthalmological manifestations attributable to this drug

Contribution of the Visante® OCT and B-scan ultrasound in the diagnosis and follow up of a topiramate-induced bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome. / Aportes de la tomografía de coherencia óptica Visante® y la ecografía ocular en el diagnóstico y seguimiento del síndrome de efusión ciliocoroideo bilateral secundario a topiramato.

A 45 year-old man with bilateral acute angle-closure and myopia after starting treatment with topiramate, secondary to alcohol and heroin dependence. Using Visante® OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) and B-scan Ultrasound he was diagnosed with bilateral ciliochoroidal effusion as the pathophysiological mechanism. Topiramate was stopped and ocular hypotensive therapy with a topical cycloplegic and corticosteroids were started, resolving ciliochoroidal effusion syndrome. Visante® OCT and B-scan Ultrasound are useful tools for the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with acute angle-closure and myopia due to topiramate. As a result of broad spectrum of indications for topiramate, physicians and ophthalmologists should be aware of the possible ophthalmological manifestations attributable to this drug.

Oxigenoterapia transcorneal como tratamiento de hifema persistente en un paciente con anemia de células falciformes / Transcorneal oxygen therapy for persistent hyphema in a patient with sickle cell disease

CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente varón de 10 años, de raza negra, con antecedente de traumatismo leve en ojo izquierdo; presenta agudeza visual corregida de 0,2 en escala de Snellen, hifema con altura de 1 mm, presión intraocular (PIO) de 12 mmHg en ese ojo, con incremento de PIO a 20 mmHg a las 72 h. Con el resultado positivo del estudio de drepanocitos, se decide tratamiento médico con oxigenoterapia transcorneal. Se logra el aclaramiento de la cámara anterior, con agudeza visual corregida de 0,8 y la reducción de la PIO a 8 mmHg. DISCUSIÓN: En los pacientes con hifema persitente en el contexto de una drepanocitosis, la oxigenoterapia transcorneal es una buena alternativa terapéutica. Se obtienen resultados satisfactorios inmediatos con la disminución de la PIO y el aclaramiento de la cámara anterior

CLINICAL CASE: The case concerns a 10-year-old boy of African origin, who suffered a mild ocular trauma to the left eye. Upon examination, the best visual acuity was 0.2 using the Snellen scale, with a 1mm height hyphema, intraocular pressure (IOP) of 12 mmHg on left eye, with an increase up to 20 mmHg within 72 h. With a positive test for sickle cell disease, it was decided to treat medically with transcorneal oxygen therapy. Clearing of the anterior chamber was achieved, with and improvement in the best visual acuity to 0.8, and lowering of IOP to 8 mmHg. DISCUSSION: In the context of patients with persistent hyphema with sickle cell trait, transcorneal oxygen therapy is an effective alternative therapy. Achieving immediate and favourable results by lowering the IOP and improving the clearing of the anterior chamber

Transcorneal oxygen therapy for persistent hyphema in a patient with sickle cell disease. / Oxigenoterapia transcorneal como tratamiento de hifema persistente en un paciente con anemia de células falciformes.

Clinical case The case concerns a 10-year-old boy of African origin, who suffered a mild ocular trauma to the left eye. Upon examination, the best visual acuity was 0.2 using the Snellen scale, with a 1mm height hyphema, intraocular pressure (IOP) of 12mmHg on left eye, with an increase up to 20mmHg within 72h. With a positive test for sickle cell disease, it was decided to treat medically with transcorneal oxygen therapy. Clearing of the anterior chamber was achieved, with and improvement in the best visual acuity to 0.8, and lowering of IOP to 8mmHg. DISCUSSION: In the context of patients with persistent hyphema with sickle cell trait, transcorneal oxygen therapy is an effective alternative therapy. Achieving immediate and favourable results by lowering the IOP and improving the clearing of the anterior chamber.

Macroaneurisma arterial retiniano e hipertensión: importancia del manejo multidisciplinar / Retinal arterial macroaneurysm and hypertension: Importance of the multidisciplinary approach

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Manejo de la perforación conjuntival y Seidel tardío poscirugía XEN® / Management of conjunctival perforation and late Seidel after XEN® surgery

Caso clínico: Mujer de 78 años con antecedentes de cirugía XEN®. A los 18 meses de seguimiento se observa perforación conjuntival a nivel del implante, decidiéndose intervención quirúrgica. En esta se constató un trayecto subconjuntival corto (0,5 mm). Se intenta, sin éxito, extraerlo mediante tracción, sin embargo, el XEN® se rompe con facilidad. Finalmente se decide seccionarlo hasta nivel escleral, y suturar la conjuntiva. Durante la primera semana poscirugía existe disminución de la presión intraocular (6 mmHg), para posteriormente aumentar progresivamente hasta 25, optándose por iniciar tratamiento médico. Discusión: La exposición conjuntival del XEN® es una complicación rara, pero potencialmente grave. Para evitarla es importante una técnica quirúrgica meticulosa durante su implantación. En caso de suceder es importante identificar la causa. Si es debida al trayecto subconjuntival corto, una alternativa terapéutica es la sección del implante a este nivel para evitar nuevas complicaciones (AU)

Clinical case: The case concerns a 78 year-old woman with a history of XEN® surgery, in whom a conjunctival perforation was observed at the implant level at 18-months of follow-up, for which surgical intervention was decided. During surgery a short subconjunctival portion was found (0.5 mm). An unsuccessful attempt was made to extract it by traction, but the XEN® broke easily. Finally, it was decided to cut it to scleral level, and suture the conjunctiva. During the first week there was a decrease in intraocular pressure (6 mmHg), to subsequently increase to 25, and deciding to start medical treatment. Discussion: Conjunctival exposure of the XEN® stent is a rare but potentially serious complication. To avoid it, a meticulous surgical technique is important when implanting it. If this occurs, it is important to identify the cause. If it is due to a short subconjunctival portion, a therapeutic alternative is to cut the implant at this level to avoid further complications (AU)

Obstrucción proximal del implante XEN: diagnóstico y tratamiento / Proximal obstruction of a XEN gel stent: Diagnosis and treatment

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Management of conjunctival perforation and late Seidel after XEN® surgery. / Manejo de la perforación conjuntival y Seidel tardío poscirugía XEN®.

CLINICAL CASE: The case concerns a 78 year-old woman with a history of XEN® surgery, in whom a conjunctival perforation was observed at the implant level at 18-months of follow-up, for which surgical intervention was decided. During surgery a short subconjunctival portion was found (0.5mm). An unsuccessful attempt was made to extract it by traction, but the XEN® broke easily. Finally, it was decided to cut it to scleral level, and suture the conjunctiva. During the first week there was a decrease in intraocular pressure (6mmHg), to subsequently increase to 25, and deciding to start medical treatment. DISCUSSION: Conjunctival exposure of the XEN® stent is a rare but potentially serious complication. To avoid it, a meticulous surgical technique is important when implanting it. If this occurs, it is important to identify the cause. If it is due to a short subconjunctival portion, a therapeutic alternative is to cut the implant at this level to avoid further complications.

Hallazgos de angio-OCT en la enfermedad de Coats / Angio-OCT findings in Coats' disease

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Análisis cualitativo de ampollas de filtración reparadas mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica de segmento anterior / Qualitative analysis of repaired filtering blebs with anterior segment-optical coherence tomography

Objetivo: Realizar un análisis cualitativo de las ampollas de filtración que han sido reparadas quirúrgicamente por presentar Seidel tardío. Métodos: Estudio de 10 ampollas de filtración que requirieron reparación quirúrgica mediante la OCT-SA Triton (Topcon(R)). Se analizó, a los 6 meses de la cirugía, el patrón morfológico y las estructuras internas de las mismas, así como el estado del recubrimiento. La obtención de las imágenes fue mediante longitudes de onda de 1.050 nm. Resultados: Según la clasificación de Hirooka, encontramos 3 patrones diferentes en la morfología de la ampolla que pudimos relacionar con la funcionalidad de la misma. En un 70% de los casos el recubrimiento fue completo, presentando quistes subepiteliales difusos (tipo quístico). Dos casos mostraron una retracción conjuntival completa, sin cobertura por Tenon. Las paredes estaban adelgazadas, mostrando una desestructuración de la ampolla (patrón difuso). En un tercer grupo, la imagen obtenida mostraba una retracción conjuntival parcial con cobertura por Tenon. Presentaba algún quiste subepitelial difuso y con paredes siguiendo un patrón laminar. Conclusión: Mediante la OCT-SA es posible estudiar de forma detallada las características de la ampolla y las de su cobertura en el caso de reparación con avance conjuntival por Seidel tardío. Permite visualizar precozmente la retracción de la conjuntiva que en la lámpara de hendidura no sería visible y predecir mediante la morfología de la ampolla la funcionalidad de la misma (AU)

Objective: To provide a qualitative analysis of filtering blebs after being surgically repaired due to late blebs leaks. Methods: Blebs were studied 6 months after surgical reparation using AS-OCT Triton (Topcon(R)). An analysis was made of the morphological pattern and internal structures of blebs, including the covering, in 10 patients. The images were obtained using OCTs at a wavelength of 1050 nm. Results: According to the Hirooka classification, three different patterns were found in the structure of blebs, which made it possible to correlate them with their functionality. A full covering was observed in 70% of the cases, and they showed sub-epithelial cysts (cystoid pattern). Two cases showed a full conjunctival retraction without Tenon's covering. The walls were thin, with a de-structured bleb (diffuse pattern) being visualised. In the third group, the image showed a partial conjunctival retraction with Tenon's covering. There were some sub-epithelial diffuse cysts with walls following a laminar pattern. Conclusion: Using AS-OCT, it is possible to study the bleb's characteristics in detail, as well as the cover, in the case of blebs requiring repair due to late leaks, using conjunctival advancement. It allows for the early visualisation of conjunctival retractions that were not visible in a slit lamp, and to predict the functionality of the blebs by their morphology (AU)

Estudio prospectivo de las ampollas de filtración poscirugía de implante XEN45 / Prospective study of filtering blebs after XEN45 surgery

Objetivo: Analizar cualitativamente la evolución de las ampollas de filtración mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica de segmento anterior (OCT-SA) en pacientes con implante XEN45. Métodos: Estudio prospectivo de las ampollas de filtración de 30 ojos operados de catarata y glaucoma mediante facoemulsificación e implantación XEN45 (FACO-XEN). Se realizó OCT-SA analizando la morfología y la reflectividad de la ampolla al mes 3, 6 y 12 postoperatorio. La funcionalidad se estudió considerando una presión intraocular (PIO) ≤ 18mm Hg sin medicación hipotensora. Resultados: La PIO permitió clasificar las ampollas en no funcionales: planas (6,67%) y encapsuladas (3,33%) y funcionales (90%), las cuales dividimos según su morfología en quísticas (5/27), difusas (2/27) y laminar o en capas (20/27). Las quísticas presentaron una PIO media de 12,8, 12,6 y 14,0 mm Hg a los 3, 6 y 12 meses respectivamente. En las difusas la PIO media fue 13,0, 11,5 y 13,0 mm Hg a los 3, 6 y 12 meses respectivamente. En las de patrón en capas la PIO media fue 14,45, 14,55 y 14,8 mm Hg a los 3, 6 y 12 meses respectivamente. El porcentaje de ampollas con alta reflectividad fue de 48,15%, 62,96% y 77,78% a los 3, 6 y 12 meses, con una PIO media de 14,23, 14,59 y 15,14mmHg en cada período, respectivamente. Conclusión: El análisis de OCT-SA podría ser un buen predictor de la funcionalidad de la ampollas en la cirugía FACO-XEN. Aquellas quísticas o con menor reflectividad parecen tener mejor éxito postoperatorio. Pese a ello, se requieren estudios a mayor largo plazo (AU)

Objective: To qualitatively analyse the evolution of filtering blebs after XEN surgery, by using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). Methods: A prospective study was performed on filtering blebs of 30 eyes with cataracts and glaucoma, surgically operated on using phacoemulsification and XEN45 implantation (PHACO-XEN). AS-OCT was used to analyse bleb morphology and reflectivity at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Functionality was studied considering an intraocular pressure (IOP) ≤ 18 mm Hg without antihypertensive medication. Results: The IOP enabled the blebs to be classified into non-functional: flat (6.67%) and encapsulated (3.33%); and functional (90%), which were then divide by their morphology into cystic (5/27), diffuse (2/27), and layered (20/27). Cystic types had a mean IOP of 12.8, 12.6, and 14.0 mm Hg at 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. In the diffuse type, the mean IOP was 13.0, 11.5 and 13.0 mm Hg at 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. In the layers pattern the mean IOP was 14.45, 14.55 and 14.8 mm Hg at 3, 6 and 12 months respectively. The percentage of blebs with high reflectivity was 48.15%, 62.96%, and 77.78%, at 3, 6 and 12 months, with a mean IOP of 14.23, 14.59, and 15.14mmHg in each time period, respectively. Conclusion: AS-OCT could be a good predictor of bleb functionality in PHACO-XEN surgery. Those with a cystic pattern or low reflectivity seem to have better post-operative success. Nevertheless, more long-term studies are required (AU)

Eficacia del SENSIMED Triggerfish (R) para el seguimiento postoperatorio de la cirugía combinada FACO-ExPRESS / Efficacy of the SENSIMED Triggerfish(R) in the postoperative follow-up of PHACO-ExPRESS combined surgery

Objetivo: Estudiar la utilidad del sistema SENSIMED Triggerfish(R) en el control postoperatorio de la cirugía combinada de facoemulsificación e implante ExPRESS (FACO-ExPRESS) en pacientes con catarata y glaucoma primario de ángulo abierto (GPAA) con un seguimiento de 2 meses: Métodos Estudio prospectivo de 15 ojos intervenidos de cirugía combinada FACO-ExPRESS. Utilizando el sistema SENSIMED Triggerfish (R) (Sensimed AG, Lausanne, Suiza) se realizaron 2 registros de los patrones circadianos de la presión intraocular (PIO), uno previa y otro posterior a la cirugía. Se registró la agudeza visual mejor corregida, comorbilidades, PIO previa y de los días 7-30-60 poscirugía, medicamentos hipotensores y complicaciones. Resultados: La muestra final fue de 12 ojos. La agudeza visual mejor corregida (escala Log MAR) media preoperatoria fue 0,5 ± 0,2 y poscirugía 0,4 ± 0,1 (p = 0,02). La PIO media previa fue de 18,7 ± 3,8 mm Hg con 2,9 ± 0,7 fármacos. La PIO media en los días 7, 30 y 60 descendió a 13 ± 4,1mmHg (p = 0,002), 13,5 ± 2 mm Hg (p=0,001) y 13,9 ± 2,5 mm Hg (p=0,001) respectivamente. Las amplitudes de las curvas circadianas cambiaron significativamente entre antes y después de la cirugía (p = 0,007). Los valores medios de los periodos diurno y nocturno disminuyeron significativamente de 146,8 ± 80,9mVeq y 61,2 ± 92mVeq precirugía a 36,4 ± 36mVeq (p=0,000) y -23,2 ± 47,6mVeq (p = 0,014) poscirugía, respectivamente. Un paciente presentó complicaciones. Conclusiones: El sistema de monitorización SENSIMED Triggerfish(R) mostró cambios en los patrones circadianos, así como disminución de las amplitudes medias de las curvas tras la técnica combinada FACO-ExPRESS, lo que sugiere que este sistema puede convertirse en una herramienta útil para el seguimiento postoperatorio del GPAA (AU)

Objective: To determine the usefulness of the SENSIMED Triggerfish(R) system in the postoperative control of combined phacoemulsification and ExPRESS implant (PHACO-ExPRESS) surgery in patients with cataract and chronic open angle glaucoma (COAG) during a 2 months follow-up. Methods: A prospective study conducted on 15 eyes that were subjected to PHACO-ExPRESS combined surgery. Using the SENSIMED Triggerfish (R) system, two records of the circadian patterns of intraocular pressure (IOP) were performed, one before and one after surgery. A record was made of the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), comorbidities, previous IOP, and 7-30-60 days after surgery, as well as any hypotensive drugs and complications. Results: The final sample was 12 eyes. The mean pre-operative BCVA (log MAR chart) before surgery was 0.5 ± 0.2, and after surgery 0.14 ± 0.1 (P = .02). The previous IOP was 18.7 ± 3.8mmHg with 2.9 ± 0.7 drugs. The mean IOP at 7, 30, and 60 days after surgery decreased to 13±4.1mmHg (P =.002), 13.5 ± 2mmHg (P =.001), and 13.9 ± 2.5mmHg (P =.001), respectively. The amplitudes of the circadian curves changed significantly after surgery (P =.007). The mean values between daytime and night-time periods decreased significantly from 146.8 ± 80.9 mVeq and 61.2±92.mVeq before surgery to 36.4 ± 36 mVeq (P =.000), and -23,2 ± 47.6mVeq (P =.014) after surgery, respectively. There were complications in one patient. Conclusions: The SENSIMED Triggerfish® monitoring system showed changes in the curves of the circadian patterns, as well as decreased mean amplitudes after the combined PHACO-ExPRESS technique, suggesting that it may become a useful tool for postoperative follow-up of COAG (AU)