scholarly journals Solar maculopathy. Results of five years of follow-up

2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (6) ◽  
pp. 901-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
R F Akhmetshin ◽  
E A Abdulaeva ◽  
S N Bulgar
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Treatment Initiation ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Retinal Edema ◽  
Permanent Damage ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Mean

Aim. To investigate the clinical features of solar maculopathy in a long run by optical coherence tomography. Methods. 31 patients (40 eyes) complaining on scotoma appeared after sun gazing without protection were referred to an advisory clinic of Republican Clinical Hospital of Ophtalmology, Kazan. The mean age of patients was 25.2 years, mean visual acuity - 0.72. In addition to the standard examinations, all patients underwent optical coherence tomography. The patients were followed up for up to 5 years. The examinations were performed before the treatment initiation and repeated on the 15th, 30th and 90th day after the treatment completion. 7 patients (8 eyes) were followed up for 5 years. Results. According to the results of optical coherence tomography, focal retinal edema was found in 9 patients (18 eyes) at the first week. Patients received antioedematic drugs and antioxidants. According to the results of optical coherence tomography a lamellar defect has been formed in fovea centralis on 15th day of treatment. Mean visual acuity improved to 0.78. On 30th and 90th days of treatment, lamellar defect persisted, visual acuity remained unchanged. After 5 years, 7 patients (8 eyes) were re-examined. The mean visual acuity was 0.78, the lamellar defect was still observed by optical coherence tomography. No macular degenerative and dystrophic changes were observed in followed up patients. Conclusion. Sunlight causes permanent damage of the retina. In the first week after the sunburn, marked focal retinal edema in the foveolar area was observed on the tomography, with further formation of a lamellar defect that was not accompanied by degenerative changes in the long-term period. Optical coherence tomography is an informative method of diagnosing solar maculopathy.

scholarly journals Type 1 Choroidal Neovascularization Evolution by Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: Long-Term Follow-Up

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Marco Rispoli ◽  
Maria Cristina Savastano ◽  
Bruno Lumbroso ◽  
Lisa Toto ◽  
Luca Di Antonio
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Choroidal Neovascularization ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Anti Vegf ◽  
The Mean

Purpose. To evaluate structural changes in response to antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment in patients with long-term type 1 choroidal neovascularization (CNV) by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA). Method. This is a longitudinal study that involved a total of 51 eyes with type 1 CNV (35 female and 16 male eyes). Structural OCT and OCTA were performed on all the subjects. AngioVue OCTA (XR Avanti, Optovue, Inc., Fremont, CA) was used to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. All eyes were treated with an anti-VEGF ProReNata (PRN) approach and were followed for a mean of 38.9 months (SD±7.22). Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was assessed at each follow-up timepoint. Results. We observed two kinds of possible evolution of type 1 CNV: “positive evolution,” including stabilization in 20% of patients and chronicity in 35%, and “negative evolution,” in which fibrosis was shown in 18% of patients, chorioretinal atrophy in 25%, and hemorrhage or RPE tears in 2%. The mean BCVA at baseline was 33.67±15.85 ETDRS letters; after 1 and 2 years, it was 31.61±18.04 and 31.18±18.58 ETDRS letters, respectively. The mean BCVA at the end of follow-up was 25.27±20 ETDRS letters. The difference between the values at baseline and at the end of follow-up was not statistically significant (P=0.06, r2=0.10). Conclusions. This study describes an in vivo structural long-term evolution of type 1 CNV by OCT and OCTA. Different possible CNV outcomes were observed. This study suggests that new retinal imaging techniques could be useful tools for assessing the potential retinal changes in the evolution of type 1 CNV to develop personalized medicine. Further studies using OCTA in the long term are needed to better understand why similarly treated type 1 CNV cases evolve differently and produce different results.

Evolution of retinal changes measured by optical coherence tomography in the assessment of hydroxychloroquine ocular safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus

Lupus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 555-559 ◽  
Author(s):  
D Martín-Iglesias ◽  
J Artaraz ◽  
A Fonollosa ◽  
A Ugarte ◽  
A Arteagabeitia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Pigment Epithelium ◽  
Retinal Pigment ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Sd Oct

Objective The objective of this report is to analyse retinal changes over a five-year period, assessed by spectral domain-optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), in patients from the Lupus-Cruces cohort treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Methods SD-OCT screening was performed annually between 2012 and 2017. Average macular thickness (AMT), ganglion cell layer thickness (GCLT) and qualitative data of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and external retina (ExtR) were collected prospectively. We compared data from 2012 (first) and 2017 (second) SD-OCT. Results We studied 110 patients and 195 eyes. No cases of HCQ toxicity were detected. At the time of the second SD-OCT, 99% patients had taken a daily dose of HCQ ≤5 mg/kg/day. The median time on HCQ was 133 months. The mean AMT and GCLT were significantly lower in both eyes at the second SD-OCT; however, all the differences were clinically insignificant at less than 1%. Qualitative analysis of RPE and ExtR showed no significant changes. Similar results were found among patients with risk factors for retinopathy. The comparison of patients with and without risk factors showed no differences. Conclusions This study shows clinically irrelevant retinal changes in an SLE cohort on HCQ treatment over a five-year follow-up. Our findings support the safety of long-term HCQ at doses ≤5 mg/kg/day.

scholarly journals Re-evaluating diabetic papillopathy using optical coherence tomography and inner retinal sublayer analysis

Eye ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef Huemer ◽  
Hagar Khalid ◽  
Daniel Ferraz ◽  
Livia Faes ◽  
Edward Korot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Optic Disc ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Optic Disc Swelling ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background/Objectives To re-evaluate diabetic papillopathy using optical coherence tomography (OCT) for quantitative analysis of the peripapillary retinal nerve fibre layer (pRNFL), macular ganglion cell layer (mGCL) and inner nuclear layer (mINL) thickness. Subjects/Methods In this retrospective observational case series between June 2008 and July 2019 at Moorfields Eye hospital, 24 eyes of 22 patients with diabetes and optic disc swelling with confirmed diagnosis of NAION or diabetic papillopathy by neuro-ophthalmological assessment were included for evaluation of the pRNFL, mGCL and mINL thicknesses after resolution of optic disc swelling. Results The mean age of included patients was 56.5 (standard deviation (SD) ± 14.85) years with a mean follow-up duration of 216 days. Thinning of pRNFL (mean: 66.26, SD ± 31.80 µm) and mGCL (mean volume: 0.27 mm3, SD ± 0.09) were observed in either group during follow-up, the mINL volume showed no thinning with 0.39 ± 0.05 mm3. The mean decrease in visual acuity was 4.13 (SD ± 14.27) ETDRS letters with a strong correlation between mGCL thickness and visual acuity (rho 0.74, p < 0.001). Conclusion After resolution of acute optic disc swelling, atrophy of pRNFL and mGCL became apparent in all cases of diabetic papillopathy and diabetic NAION, with preservation of mINL volumes. Analysis of OCT did not provide a clear diagnostic distinction between both entities. We suggest a diagnostic overlay with the degree of pRNFL and mGCL atrophy of prognostic relevance for poor visual acuity independent of the semantics of terminology.

scholarly journals Natural progression of lamellar macular holes in high myopia: a long-term follow-up study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Ho ◽  
Eugenie Mok ◽  
Felix Lai ◽  
Helena PY Sin ◽  
Shaheeda Mohamed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Macular Hole ◽  
High Myopia ◽  
Full Thickness ◽  
Macular Holes ◽  
Full Thickness Macular Hole ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background To determine the long-term prognosis of lamellar macular holes (LMH) in highly myopic eyes. Methods This was a retrospective observational study. Patients with LMH associated with high myopia (>-6 dioptres) were examined at regular 6-month intervals for a minimum of 36 months to detect for any structural and functional deterioration. Assessment included visual acuity checking, fundal examination, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning. The risk factors for visual deterioration and progression to full-thickness macular hole (MH) were analysed using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. The main outcome measures included the changes in mean best-corrected visual acuities, evidence of lamellar hole progression on OCT scans and complication rates of full-thickness macular hole (FTMH), and foveal detachment (FD) development. Results A total of 37 highly myopic eyes with optical coherence tomography confirmed LMH were recruited from 36 patients. The mean age was 63.4 ± 9.8 years and the mean spherical equivalent refractive error was − 9.01 ± 3.6 D with axial length of 27.74 ± 1.45 mm. The mean follow-up duration was 57.6 ± 10.9 months. The mean baseline visual acuity was 0.272 logMAR ± 0.22. A gradual decline in visual acuity was noted, and the change reached statistical significance from 36 months onwards. Visual acuity was 0.648 ± 0.41 logMAR at 36 months (p = 0.034) and 0.604 ± 0.455 at 48 months (p = 0.046). Twelve eyes (32.4%) had foveoschisis at baseline. Coexistence of a lamellar macular hole with foveoschisis was shown to be a risk factor for the development of a FTMH or FD (p = 0.002). Conclusion LMH in highly myopic eyes was generally stable, while a small proportion of patients progressed to full-thickness MH. Patients with coexisting LMH, foveoschisis, and vitreomacular traction had a higher risk of visual decline and progression to full-thickness MH.

Inner Retinal Morphology and Visual Outcomes in Idiopathic Epiretinal Membrane Surgery: A Retrospective Optical Coherence Tomography Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 247412642198961
Author(s):  
Ioannis S. Dimopoulos ◽  
Michael Dollin
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Epiretinal Membrane ◽  
Strong Predictor ◽  
Plexiform Layer ◽  
Inner Plexiform Layer ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Visual Outcomes ◽  
Retinal Pathology

Purpose: Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a common retinal finding for patients older than 50 years. Disorganization of the retinal inner layers (DRIL) has emerged as a novel predictor of poor visual acuity (VA) in eyes with inner retinal pathology. The aim of our study is to correlate preoperative DRIL with visual outcomes after ERM surgery. Methods: Medical records and optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of 81 pseudophakic patients who underwent treatment of idiopathic ERM were reviewed. Preoperative DRIL on OCT was correlated with VA at baseline and at 3 and 6 months after ERM surgery. DRIL was defined as the loss of distinction between the ganglion cell–inner plexiform layer complex, inner nuclear layer, and outer plexiform layer. DRIL severity was based on its extent within the central 2-mm region of a transfoveal B-scan (absent/mild: <one-third, severe: >one-third horizontal width). Results: Review of preoperative OCT showed severe DRIL in 41% and absent/mild DRIL in 59%. Severe DRIL was associated with worse baseline VA ( P < .001). Preoperative VA and DRIL status at baseline were both predictors of postoperative VA at follow-up time points ( P < .001). Severe DRIL was associated with significantly less improvement in VA at 6 months (–0.23 logMAR for absent/mild vs –0.14 for severe DRIL). Conclusions: Presence of severe preoperative DRIL correlates with worse baseline VA in patients with ERM and reduced VA improvement at 6 months. DRIL can be a strong predictor of long-term poor visual outcomes in ERM surgery.

scholarly journals Clinical Features of Iris Cysts in Long-Term Follow-Up

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Joanna Konopińska ◽  
Łukasz Lisowski ◽  
Zofia Mariak ◽  
Iwona Obuchowska
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Ultrasound Biomicroscopy ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Temporal Quadrant ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Multiple Cysts ◽  
Cyst Growth

This study evaluated the characteristics and clinical course of patients with iris cysts in the long-term follow-up (24–48 months). We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of 39 patients with iris cysts (27 women and 12 men). Age, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), slit-lamp evaluation, and ultrasound biomicroscopy images were assessed. The mean age at diagnosis was 40.6 ± 17.48 years. Thirty (76.9%) cysts were peripheral, five (12.8%) were located at the pupillary margin, two (5.1%) were midzonal, and two (5.1%) were multichamber cysts extending from the periphery to the pupillary margin. A total of 23 (59%) cysts were in the lower temporal quadrant, 11 (28.2%) were in the lower nasal quadrant, and 5 (12.8%) were in the upper nasal quadrant. Cyst size was positively correlated with patient age (rs = 0.38, p = 0.003) and negatively correlated with visual acuity (rs = −0.42, p = 0.014). Cyst growth was not observed. The only complication was an increase in IOP in three (7.7%) patients with multiple cysts. The anatomical location of the cysts cannot differentiate them from solid tumors. The vast majority of cysts are asymptomatic, do not increase in size, and do not require treatment during long-term follow-up.

Long-term efficacy of fractionated conformal radiotherapy for the management of primary optic nerve sheath meningioma

2018 ◽  
Vol 103 (10) ◽  
pp. 1436-1440 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravi Pandit ◽  
Liliana Paris ◽  
Danielle S Rudich ◽  
Robert L Lesser ◽  
Mark J Kupersmith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Optic Nerve ◽  
Symptom Onset ◽  
Conformal Radiotherapy ◽  
Optic Nerve Sheath ◽  
Nerve Sheath ◽  
Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma ◽  
The Mean

Background/AimFractionated conformal radiotherapy (FCRT) is now used to treat vision-threatening optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM), but long-term efficacy and safety data are lacking; the purpose of this study was to assess these key data.MethodsThis is a retrospective chart review with prospective follow-up of adult patients treated with FCRT for primary ONSM at four academic medical centres between 1995 and 2007 with ≥10 years of follow-up after treatment.Results16 patients were identified with a mean post-treatment follow-up of 14.6 years (range: 10.5–20.7 years). The mean age at symptom onset was 47.6 years (range: 36–60 years). FCRT was performed at a mean of 2.3 years after symptom onset (range: 0.2–14.0 years). At last follow-up, visual acuity had improved or stabilised in 14 of the 16 (88%) patients, and 11 (69%) had retained or achieved ≥20/40. The mean deviation on automated perimetry remained stable (−14.5 dB pretreatment vs −12.2 dB at last follow-up; p=0.68, n=10). Two (11%) patients had persistent pain, proptosis or diplopia, compared with six (38%) pretreatment (p=0.11). Two (13%) patients developed radiation retinopathy more than 6 months after completion of therapy, one (50%) of whom had worse visual acuity compared with pretreatment. No patient developed tumour involvement or radiation damage in the fellow eye.ConclusionFCRT stabilises or improves visual function in patients with primary ONSM and is associated with a low risk of significant ocular sequelae. This treatment should be considered instead of surgery in patients with primary ONSM who require intervention due to loss of visual sensory and/or ocular motor function.

Impact of lesion complexity on long-term vascular response to cobalt–chromium everolimus-eluting stent: five-year follow-up optical coherence tomography study

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-350
Author(s):  
Shoichi Kuramitsu ◽  
Shinjo Sonoda ◽  
Tomohiro Shinozaki ◽  
Hiroyuki Jinnouch ◽  
Yoshitaka Muraoka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Optical Coherence Tomography ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Vascular Response ◽  
Cobalt Chromium
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