scholarly journals Contrast Sensitivity Test After Phacoemulsification with Implantation of Hydrophobic Aspheric Monofocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) at Family Medical Center Hospital Sentul

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-123
Author(s):  
Michael Indra Lesmana ◽  
Ritsia Anindita Wastitiamurti ◽  
Nur Ezaithirah Nadihah binti Md Eusofe

In Indonesia, the prevalence of cataract is 80 %. The main purpose of phacoemulsification with theimplantation of intraocular lens (IOL) is to improve visual acuity on cataract patient. The outcome ofcataract surgery should be evaluated based on visual acuity and quality of vision. Contrast sensitivityexamination can provide important information about the visual capabilities of individuals. The aim of thisresearch is to find out the contrast sensitivity value on cataract patients after phacoemulsification with theimplantation of hydrophobic aspheric monofocal IOL at FMC Hospital, Sentul on December 2018 untilJanuary 2019. This research used cross sectional descriptive design. The contrast sensitivity test isconducted on subject that fulfill the inclusive and exclusive criteria. This test is conducted using Vistech6500. The mean value of contrast sensitivity of 50 eyes at 1.5 cpd was 184.11, at 3 cpd was 235.5, at 6 cpdwas 207.360, at 12 cpd was 119.830, and at 18 cpd was 52.914. The result, the mean contrast sensitivity of50 eyes at the 1.5 and 3 cpd is higher compared to maximum value of Vistech 6500. However at 6, 12 and 18cpd the mean contras sensitivity depleted compared to maximum value of Vistech 6500. The result of meancontrast sensitivity based on age was the middle-aged (45-59 years) had a better contrast sensitivitycompare than young old (60-74 years) and very old category (75-90 years).

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
pp. 316-322
Author(s):  
Markéta Středová ◽  
Tereza Řeháková ◽  
Věra Veliká ◽  
Pavel Rozsíval ◽  
Libor Hejsek ◽  
...  

Aim: To evaluate the retinal light scattering, visual acuity, refraction and subjective satisfaction in patients after implantation of Acrysof IQ PanOptix intraocular lens. Methods: Our group included 32 eyes of 21 patients who underwent cataract surgery or refractive lensectomy with Acrysof IQ PanOptix multifocal intraocular lens implantation at the Ophthalmology Clinic of Faculty Hospital Hradec Králové during the time from September 2015 to December 2017. The observed parameters were visual acuity, subjective refraction, retinal light scattering and patient‘ subjective satisfaction. Preoperative refractive values and visual acuity values were compared with results obtained on day 1, 1 month and at an average of 27 months postoperatively. Subjective satisfaction and degree of light scattering on the retina were evaluated at the end of the follow-up period. Results: Preoperative, uncorrected distant visual acuity improved from an average of 0,51 ± 0,29 (expressed in decimal values) to 0,94 ± 0,10 at the end of the follow-up period. Preoperative best-corrected distance visual acuity improved from an average of 0,95 ± 0,19 to 1,00 ± 0,09 at the end of the follow-up period. The mean value of preoperative uncorrected near visual acuity was 8,29 ± 4,93 of Jaeger charts, the mean value of uncorrected near visual acuity at the end of the follow-up period was 1,00 ± 0 of Jaeger charts. Subjective satisfaction was assessed using a standardized VF-14 questionnaire at least 1 year after surgery (mean follow-up of 27 months). Retinal light scattering was examined using an Oculus C-Quant instrument. The retinal light scattering value in our sample was 1,12 ± 0,19. In only 6 eyes of 4 patients, the resulting value was outside the physiological range used for eyes with lens crystallina Conclusion: The value of light scattering on the retina is a factor affecting the degree of sensitivity to glare after implantation of multifocal intraocular lenses. In our group, we observed a deviation from the physiological range of retinal light scattering in only 6 eyes of 4 patients, but this did not lead to a deterioration in subjective postoperative satisfaction.


2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Sangsari ◽  
Maryam Saeedi ◽  
Maliheh Kadivar ◽  
Sara Khalighi

Background: The prevalence of asthma is higher in icteric babies. It is thought that eosinophilia and asthma are complications of phototherapy rather than hyperbilirubinemia. Objectives: Since there is little data in this regard, we evaluated the relationship between phototherapy and the level of eosinophils in this study. Methods: In this cross-sectional prospective study, we assessed icteric neonates admitted to the neonatal and intensive care unit of Children’s Medical Center of Tehran during 2017 - 2018. Laboratory data including serum bilirubin and count of blood cell differentiation for eosinophils, before, during, and after phototherapy besides demographic data like age, gender, gestational age, and duration of phototherapy were collected. Results: Totally, 163 neonates (52.1% male and 47.9% female) with a mean age of 5.49 ± 4.01 days, enrolled in the study. The prevalence of term neonates was 81% and 19% were preterm. The mean of serum total bilirubin was 17.91 ± 3.37 mg/dL. Compared to the mean value of eosinophils before phototherapy, this value in the first (P = 0.001) and second (P < 0.001) days were significantly higher. In female neonates, there was a significant increase in eosinophils in the first (P = 0.001) and second (P < 0.001) day of the post-treatment period. However, in male subjects, this increase was significant only in the second day after phototherapy (P = 0.001). In neonates less than one week of age, this count was significantly increased on the first (P = 0.003) and second (P < 0.001) day after phototherapy. In cases with hemolytic hyperbilirubinemia, eosinophils count before phototherapy and the second day was significant (P = 0.006). The mean of eosinophils in first and second days after phototherapy was not correlated with the severity of hyperbilirubinemia but there is a significant negative correlation between the mean total bilirubin of patients with mean eosinophils before phototherapy. Conclusions: Our findings showed that there was a significant relationship between hyperbilirubinemia and its therapeutic phototherapy with an increasing level of peripheral eosinophils count in neonates.


2012 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-460
Author(s):  
A D Chuprov ◽  
K S Ivonin ◽  
A A Zamyrov ◽  
Yu V Kudryavtseva

Aim. To study the rehabilitative effect of treatment of cataracts by implanting trifocal refractive-diffractive soft intraocular lens MIOL-Record 3. Methods. 192 patients (216 eyes) who were operated on for cataract participated in the study. The first (main) group included 63 patients (72 eyes) in whom cataract extraction and implantation of the domestic trifocal refractive-diffractive monolithic (soft) intraocular lens MIOL-Record 3 was performed. The second group included 64 patients (70 eyes) in whom cataract extraction and implantation of the domestic bifocal refractive-diffractive lens MIOL-Accord was performed. The third group consisted of 65 patients (74 eyes) in whom cataract extraction and implantation of the domestic monofocal lens MIOL-2 was performed. Preoperative examination was performed the day before surgery, postoperative - after 7 days, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. Results. The mean value of visual acuity at a distance of 50 cm without correction in the group of patients with MIOL-Record 3 1 month after surgery was 0.42±0.01 and was significantly higher than such in patients with MIOL-Accord and MIOL-2 - 0.14±0.01 and 0.1±0.001, respectively. A questionnaire survey revealed that in the group with MIOL-Record 3 additional correction with glasses is never used at the intermediate distance in 98.62% of the cases, in groups with MIOL-Accord - in 54.28%, and with MIOL-2 - in 25.68% of cases. Patients with MIOL-Record 3 were completely satisfied with the results of surgery in 70.84% of the cases, and in groups with MIOL-Accord and MIOL-2 - in 54.28, and 27.03% of cases, respectively. Conclusion. The conducted studies have established the best rehabilitative effect of the treatment of cataract during implantation of a trifocal refractive-diffractive intraocular lens MIOL-Record 3.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinan Liu ◽  
Qianru Wu ◽  
Hongyuan Cai ◽  
Xiaoyong Chen

Abstract Background This study aimed to compare the clinical effects of two brands of toric intraocular lens used in surgical correction of cataract with corneal astigmatism. Methods 35 patients (50 eyes) with corneal astigmatism who underwent ophthalmic surgery from April 2019 to July 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 25 eyes of 20 patients were implanted with Rayner 623T, while 25 eyes of 15 patients with Alcon AcrySof Toric intraocular lens (IOL). Three months after surgery, the uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA), residual astigmatism, rotational degree of intraocular lens, contrast sensitivity, objective visual quality and the National Eye Institute 25-Item Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25) scale score were compared. Results The mean postoperative UCDVA (logMAR) and BCDVA (logMAR) in the Rayner group were 0.17 ± 0.20 and 0.08 ± 0.15, respectively (P > 0.05), while those in the Alcon group were 0.21 ± 0.16 and 0.10 ± 0.11, respectively (P > 0.05). The mean residual astigmatism in the Rayner group was (0.69±0.40) while that in the Alcon group was (0.62±0.49), (P >0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in IOL rotational stability, contrast sensitivity and objective visual quality (P > 0.05). The NEI VFQ-25 scale score was 85.16±5.91 in the Rayner group while that was 82.08±6.16 in the Alcon group, (P > 0.05). Conclusions The two brands of toric intraocular lens- Rayner 623T and Alcon AcrySof Toric showed no significant difference in their clinical effects.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho Hyun Ryu ◽  
Sei Hyun Ahn ◽  
Seon Ok Kim ◽  
Jeong Eun Kim ◽  
Ji sun Kim ◽  
...  

AbstractSurvival of breast cancer patients has improved, and treatment-related changes regarding metabolic profile deterioration after neoadjuvant systemic treatment (NST) become important issues in cancer survivors. We sought to compare metabolic profile changes and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) between patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NCT) and neoadjuvant endocrine therapy (NET) 3 years after the treatment. In a prospective, randomized, phase III trial which compared 24 weeks of NCT with adriamycin and cyclophosphamide followed by docetaxel and NET with goserelin and tamoxifen (NEST), 123 patients in the Asan Medical Center were retrospectively reviewed to evaluate metabolic changes, such as body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol (TC), fasting glucose, and the NLR. The mean age of patients was 42 years. The changes in BMI, serum glucose, and TC during NST and after 3 years were significantly different between NCT and NET. The proportion of overweight + obese group and the mean BMI were significantly increased during NCT (26.6% to 37.5%, 22.84 kg/m2 to 23.87 kg/m2, p < 0.05), and these attributes found to have normalized at the 3-year follow-up. In the NET group, BMI changes were not observed (p > 0.05, all). There were no differences in changes over time among in the Hypertension group during NCT and NET (p = 0.96). The mean value of serum TC and fasting glucose significantly increased (< 0.05, both) during NCT and decreased 3 years after NCT (p < 0.05); however, no significant changes were observed in the NET group. The NLR was increased from 1.83 to 3.18 after NCT (p < 0.05) and decreased from 1.98 to 1.43 (p < 0.05) after NET. Compared with minimal metabolic effect of NET, NCT worsens metabolic profiles, which were recovered over 3 years. The NLR was increased after NCT but decreased after NET.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatsuya Jujo ◽  
Jiro Kogo ◽  
Hiroki Sasaki ◽  
Reio Sekine ◽  
Keiji Sato ◽  
...  

Abstract Backgrounds However there have been numerous investigations of intrascleral intraocular lens (IOL) fixation techniques, there is room for improvement in terms of simplifying complicated techniques and reducing the high levels of skill required. This study aimed to report a novel technique for sutureless intrascleral fixation of the IOL using retinal forceps with a 27-gauge trocar. Methods Nineteen eyes of 18 patients underwent intrascleral fixation of the IOL from July 2018 to September 2019 were enrolled in this study. A 27-gauge trocar formed 3-mm scleral tunnels positioned at 4 and 10 o’clock, 2 mm from the corneal limbus. We used a 3-piece IOL haptic grasped by a 27-gauge retinal forceps and pulled from the 27-gauge trocar. The IOL was fixed by making a flange. Main outcome measures were visual acuity, corneal endothelial cell density, IOL tilt, decentration, predicted error of refraction and complications. Results The 19 eyes were followed up for 1 month. The mean pre- and postoperative logMAR uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was 1.06 ± 0.63 and 0.40 ± 0.26, respectively (p < 0.01), while the mean pre- and postoperative logMAR best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.27 ± 0.51 and 0.06 ± 0.15, respectively (p = 0.09). The mean corneal endothelial cell density was 2406 ± 625 to 2004 ± 759 cells/mm2 at 1 month (p = 0.13). The mean IOL tilt was 3.52 ± 3.00°, and the mean IOL decentration was 0.39 ± 0.39 mm. There was no correlation among IOL tilt, decentration and BCVA (p > 0.05). The mean prediction error of the target refraction was − 0.03 ± 0.93 D. The complications were vitreous hemorrhage (3 eyes), hyphema (1 eye), IOP elevation (1 eye), iris capture of the IOL (1 eye) and hypotony (2 eyes). No IOL dislocation occurred. Conclusions IOL intrascleral fixation with a flange achieved good IOL fixation and visual outcome in the scleral tunnels created with the 27-gauge trocar.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tilahun Fufa Debela ◽  
Zerihun Asefa Hordofa ◽  
Aster Berhe Aregawi ◽  
Demisew Amenu Sori

Abstract Background The consequences of obstetric fistula on affected women are more than the medical condition. It has extensive physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences on them. Obstetric fistula affects the entire health and entire life of women. Women suffering from obstetric fistula are often abandoned by her partner, relatives, and the community. This study aimed to determine the quality of life of obstetrics fistula patients before and after surgical repair. Methods Institutional-based prospective, before and after study design was conducted in the Jimma University Medical Center from November 1, 2019–October 30, 2020. A face-to-face interview was conducted with fistula patients who visited Jimma University Medical center, fistula clinic during the study period. All fistula patients were included in the study. Accordingly, 78 women who underwent surgical repair were interviewed. The means and the standard deviation were computed using conventional statistics formulas. The unpaired t-test was used to compare two independent means, and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the quality of life before repair and after a successful repair. Linear regression analysis was done for identifying determinants of quality of life. A P value of 0.05 will be considered statistical significance. Result The overall quality of life of women was 58.17 ± 7.2 before the surgical repair and 71.20 ± 10.79 after surgical repair. The result indicates there is a significant difference in the mean value of pre and post-operative (P < 0.001). The overall satisfaction of women with their health status before the surgical repair was 22.5 ± 1.30and it has increased to 53.0 ± .90after surgical repair. The physical health dimension score was 16.51 ± 5.27 before the surgical repair while it has increased to 21.77 ± 5.38 after the surgical repair. The score of the social domain before the surgical repair was 5.19 ± 1.34 and it has increased to 7.13 ± 3.67 after the surgical repair. The score of the environmental health domain was 17.41 ± 2.89 before the surgery while it also increased to 21.65 ± 4.04 after the surgical repair. The results have shown there was a significant difference in the mean values of pre and post-operatives in both social and environmental scores (P < 0.001). The score of the psychological health domain before the surgery was 19.06 ± 1.46 and it was increased to 19.84 ± 3.21 after the surgical repair. The result showed there is a significant difference in mean value pre and post-operative (P = 0.048), though it is a slight improvement compared to other domains. Conclusion The overall quality of life of the patient with fistula was improved after successful surgical repair. Although all domains of quality of life had shown significant improvement after successful surgical repair, the psychological domain showed slight improvement.


2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed A. Zein El-Dein ◽  
Ahmed Elmassry ◽  
Hazem M. El-Hennawi ◽  
Ehab F. Mossallam

Abstract Background This study aimed to assess visual outcomes, quality of vision and patients’ satisfaction of a trifocal diffractive intraocular lens after cataract surgery with phacoemulsification. Results The study included 36 eyes that underwent implantation of trifocal diffractive intraocular lens (IOL). The residual mean postoperative spherical equivalent was − 0.40 ± 0.29 diopters. Mean Uncorrected distance visual acuity was 0.80 ± 0.16 decimal (snellen equivalent 25 ft) while mean Uncorrected intermediate visual acuity was 0.82 ± 0.31 decimal (snellen equivalent 25 ft) and mean Uncorrected near visual acuity (UCNVA) was 0.87 ± 0.20 decimal (snellen equivalent 23 ft). In defocus curve, there was infinitesimal gradual change between the three foci. Contrast sensitivity was just below the inferior limit of normal. Conclusion Trifocal diffractive IOL created a true intermediate focus proved by VA and defocus curve and better quality of vision assessed by contrast sensitivity and high order aberration. Moreover, it was safe and effective for correcting distance and near vision in these patients. Most of the patients were very satisfied and achieved spectacle independence. Trial registration Registration number and date: NCT04465279 on July 10, 2020.


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 871-878
Author(s):  
George Ooko Abong ◽  
Jackline Akinyi Ogolla ◽  
Michael Wandayi Okoth ◽  
Bruno De Meulenaer ◽  
Jackson Ntongai Kabira ◽  
...  

AbstractThe levels of acrylamide intake because of potato crisps consumption remains unknown in Kenyan context. This study assessed the exposure to acrylamide because of consumption of potato crisps in Nairobi, Kenya. A cross-sectional survey was carried out among 315 crisps consumers in Nairobi, and consumption patterns were collected using a pre-tested structured 7-day recall questionnaire. A total of 43 branded and 15 unbranded potato crisps samples were purchased in triplicates of 100 g and acrylamide was quantified using a gas chromatograph with a flame ionization detector. Consumption data were combined with the data on acrylamide contents from which dietary acrylamide intake was calculated using a probabilistic approach based on @Risk TopRank 6 risk analysis software for excel. The mean estimated acrylamide intake was 1.57 µg/kg body weight (BW) per day while the 95th (P95) percentile was 5.1 µg/kg BW per day, with margins of exposures (MOE) being 197 and 61, respectively. The intake of acrylamide was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in unbranded crisps with a mean value of 2.26 and 95th percentile of 6.54 µg/kg BW per day, MOE being 137 and 47, respectively. There were extremely lower MOE indicating higher exposure to acrylamide by the consumers mainly because of the higher acrylamide contents in potato crisps, and hence the need for mitigation measures.


Author(s):  
Carla S. PALUDO ◽  
Amanda SACHETTI ◽  
Maiara S. PAIXÃO

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of use of oral contraceptives and other risk factors among women with ischemic stroke seen at a hospital in the northern region of the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Methods: Prospective, cross-sectional study. The population was characterized by patients admitted with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke during a period from March to August 2019 and the sample by female patients found in the population. The data were collected through an individual interview using a questionnaire developed by the researchers and tabulated for further analysis. All analyzes were performed using the statistical program Bioestat 5.0, considering p = 0.05. Results: In the characterization of the sample, an average age of 68.2 years was observed. The occurrence of gender was 52.4% for women. The mean hospital stay was 12.2 ± 8.91 days. Outcome of hospital discharge was 89.1%. The mean value of body mass index was 25 ± 4.89 kg / m², with an average of 27.4 kg / m² in patients who used oral contraceptives and 25.23 kg / m² in patients who did not use oral contraceptives. The sample had a 34.5%incidence of oral contraceptive use. The average age of those who used oral contraceptives was 62.4 years and of the patients who did not use it was 70.3 years. Conclusion: The study showed a high use of oral contraceptives in the sample, with percentage values very close to other factors evaluated, thus showing itself as a probable risk factor for the development of ischemic stroke.


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