scholarly journals Tracing Ocular Conditions in 15,921 Interwar Refugees, Veria, Greece (1926-1940)

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Spyros N. Michaleas ◽  
Theodoros N. Sergentanis ◽  
Irini P. Chatziralli ◽  
Theodora Psaltopoulou ◽  
Marianna Karamanou

<p class="Default"><strong><span>Objective. </span></strong><span>This historical epidemiological study aims to investigate ocular conditions in Greek refugees during the Interwar pe­riod (1926-1940) in the region of Imathia, Greece. </span></p><p class="Default"><strong><span>Materials and Methods. </span></strong><span>The archival material encompasses 15,921 patients who were admitted to the Refugee Hospital of Veria, Imathia, Greece. Descriptive statistics were estimated. </span></p><p class="Default"><strong><span>Results. </span></strong><span>Twenty-two cases of ocular conditions were identified. Ten patients had anterior segment conditions, such as keratitis, blepharoconjunctivi­tis, conjunctivitis, epithelioma, leukoma and an operated cataract. Another patient was diagnosed with ocular trachoma. Four patients presented sympathetic ophthalmia; two additional patients suffered from ophthalmia due to syphilis. One patient was diagnosed with ocular malaria. Four cases of ocular traumas were recorded, among which an ocular burn due to gunpowder, a motorcycle accident leading to a retro-ocular hematoma, and a kick in the eye resulting in ocular trauma were notable. </span></p><p class="Default"><strong><span>Conclu­sion. </span></strong><span>The disease spectrum in Greek refugees reflects the adverse conditions during the Interwar era.</span></p>

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenyu Wang ◽  
Xuemin Li

Abstract Background: Ocular trauma has relationship with variable damage towards anterior segment or posterior segment. Among them, cornea, iris and lens are vulnerable to injury. For patients with traumatic cataract and other anterior segment trauma, complete reconstruction of anterior segment surgery can be a good option to restore patients’ anterior segment that helps them regain their vision. Case presentation: We presented a case of traumatic cataract with iris defects after explosive trauma. A surgery was done to fully reconstruct the anterior segment of the patient’s left eye including separating posterior synechia of iris, removing cataract and implantation of IOL. Postoperatively, the patient didn’t complain about photophobia anymore and the uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of the patient reached from counting fingers to 20/25 and remained stable on follow-up at 1 week and 1 month. Conclusion: Our case suggested the importance of completely reconstruct anterior segment for patients who have traumatic cataract with traumatic iris defects and its benefits for society. Keywords: Traumatic cataract; Traumatic iris defect; Surgery


Ophthalmology ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 396-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth R. Kenyon ◽  
Tomy Starck ◽  
Peter S. Hersh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Jiang ◽  
Chao Xue ◽  
Yanlin Gao ◽  
Ying Chen ◽  
Yan Wang

Abstract Background: Recently, a new type of foldable capsular vitreous body (FCVB) has been developed for clinical application to fill the vitreous cavity with vitreous substitutes. It may be an ideal substitute for the vitreous body in eyes with severe retinal detachment. The aim of this study was to assess the application of a foldable capsular vitreous body (FCVB) in the treatment of severe ocular trauma and silicone oil (SO) dependent eyes.Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical application of FCVB in the treatment of severe ocular trauma and SO dependent eyes. The results of best-corrected visual acuity and intraocular pressure (IOP) evaluation, B-scan ultrasonography or color Doppler ultrasonography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and anterior segment photography were recorded during follow-up. A paired t-test was used to compare the difference in IOP before and after FCVB implantation. Results: Seven eyes of seven patients were included in the 6 months follow-up. In all cases, B-scan ultrasonography and ultrasound biomicroscopy showed that FCVB adapted closely to the globe wall and ciliary body, thus supporting the retina. Visual acuity did not improve, except in one case from LP to HM. The mean±SD IOP was 9.29±1.60mmHg prior to FCVB implantation and 10.43±0.98mmHg after implantation, with no significant difference between these measurements (P=0.066). Five of the seven patients developed differing degrees of corneal opacity and keratopathy. Conclusions: FCVB implantation may be a safe and effective method for the treatment of severe ocular trauma and SO dependent eyes. However, corneal opacity and keratopathy are potential serious complications after surgery. Appropriate case selection and proper surgical time require further investigation.


e-CliniC ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 424
Author(s):  
Wenny Supit

Abstract: Of the many ocular blunt traumas, trauma due to typical buffalo attack thrrough leverage has not been reported. We reported a 65-year-old man attacked by a buffalo on his left eye. The patients complained of pain of his left eye associated with swelling, bleeding, and blurred vision. Eye examination revealed that visual acuity of the left eye was classified as hand motion (HM), limited ocular motility, blepharospasm, and a crescent-shaped anterior lamella laceration with lateral canthal involvement. Anterior segment examination revealed bullous subconjunctival hemorrhage, corneal edema, and rosette-shaped opacification (RSO) of the lens. Head-CT showed traumatic cataract and periorbital haemorrhage; no abnormalities in the right eye. Ovular trauma score (OTS) of the patient was three indicating that the possible visual prognosis was 2% as no light perception (NLP), 11% as light perception (LP) or hand motion (HM), 15% as 1/200-19/200, 31% as 20/200-20/50, and 41% as >20/40. Literature data showed that the visual sensitivity of OTS prediction in NLP, 20/200-20/50, and 20/40 was 100%. The specificity of OTS in predicting vision in LP/HM 1/200-19/200 was 100%. After a recovery period of approximately two months and the sutured wound healed, the patient came to the eye clinic of Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Hospital Manado. After a cataract surgery was performed on the left eye of the patient, his visual acuity improved to 20/40.Keywords: ocular trauma, buffalo attack, ocular trauma score (OTS)  Abstrak: Dari sekian banyaknya trauma tumpul, trauma akibat rudapaksa tipikal serangan kerbau yang menggunakan gaya ungkit belum pernah dilaporkan. Kami melaorkan seorang laki-laki berusia 65 tahun yang mendapat serangan kerbau pada mata kiri dengan keluhan nyeri disertai pembengkakan, pendarahan, dan penglihatan kabur. Pemeriksaan mata menunjukkan ketajaman visual mata kiri dengan gerakan tangan, motilitas okular terbatas, blefarospasme, dan laserasi lamela anterior berbentuk bulan sabit dengan keterlibatan kantal lateral. Pemeriksaan segmen anterior menunjukkan perdarahan subkonjungtiva bulosa, edema kornea, dan rosette-shaped opacification (RSO) pada lensa. Hasil CT-kepala menunjukkan katarak traumatik dan perdarahan periorbital, tanpa kelainan pada mata kanan. Skor trauma okular pasien (OTS) ialah tiga yang menandakan kemungkinan prognosis pada visual pasien ialah 2% menjadi no light perception (NLP), 11% menjadi light perception (LP) atau hand motion (HM), 15% menjadi 1/200-19/200, 31% menjadi 20/200-20/50, dan 41% menjadi >20/40. Penggunaan OTS pada kasus ini karena data literatur menunjukkan bahwa sensitivitas penglihatan prediksi OTS di NLP, 20/200-20/50, dan 20/40 ialah 100%. Kekhususan OTS dalam memrediksi visi di LP/HM 1/200-19/200 ialah 100%. Setelah masa pemulihan sekitar dua bulan dan luka penjahitan sembuh, pasien datang kontrol ke poliklinik mata RSUP Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado. Setelah dilakukan operasi katarak pada mata kiri didapatkan tajam penglihatan mata kiri pasien 20/40.Kata kunci: trauma mata, serangan kerbau, ocular trauma score (OTS)


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Xiangzhong Xu ◽  
Huimin Ge ◽  
Jiajun Li ◽  
Weihong Shang ◽  
Yuke Ji ◽  
...  

Background. The vitreous body is an important part of the ocular body fluid. A foldable capsular vitreous body (FCVB) is designed to treat chronic adverse complications in severe ocular trauma and silicone oil-dependent eyes. This study is aimed at investigating a method for implanting an FCVB, its postoperative efficacy, and clinical value. Methods. A retrospective analysis was performed on data from 18 patients who underwent vitrectomy and FCVB implantation for severe ocular trauma and silicone oil-dependent eyes between March 2019 and May 2020. All treated eyes underwent clinical examinations involving the best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, FCVB position, anterior segment photography, and wide-angle fundus photography regularly after surgery. Results. Eighteen eyes from 18 patients were enrolled in this study. A total of 2.00–4.20 ( 3.46 ± 0.78 ) ml of silicone oil were injected into the FCVB during surgery. The patients were followed up at 1, 2, and 4 weeks and 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery. Twelve months after surgery, visual acuity improved in 7 (38.89%) eyes. In contrast, 10 (55.56%) eyes showed no obvious improvement, and 1 (5.56%) eye had decreased vision. Intraocular pressure at 12 months was 10.13 ± 3.52  mmHg, which was comparable to that before the surgery ( t = 0.38 , P = 0.71 ). The anterior chamber depth examined by slit lamp was 2.00–3.00 cornea thickness (CT) in 7 eyes, 1.00–2.00 CT in 2 eyes, and <1.00 CT in one eye. The anterior chamber disappeared in eight eyes. There were eight eyes with clear cornea, four eyes with localized opacity, and two eyes with obvious gray-white opacity. There was no case of severe FCVB deflection, rupture, or exposure during the observation period. Conclusion. FCVB implantation is an effective and safe treatment for eyes with severe ocular trauma and silicone oil-dependent eyes. It may support retinal reattachment, slow down eyeball atrophy, reduce the risk of chronic adverse complications such as corneal endothelial decompensation, and maintain intraocular pressure and preoperative visual function.


2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ozkaya ◽  
Z Alkin ◽  
Y Acet ◽  
U Yigit

Backgropund: Filtering bleb formation after surgical repair of penetrating globe injury is a rare occurrence. Case: A 45-year-old male who had undergone surgical repair of a corneoscleral laceration 16 months earlier presented to emergency room after blunt trauma to the left eye. His best-corrected visual acuities were 20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 in the left. An anterior segment examination found a conjunctival filtering bleb formation on scarred sclera at superotemporal location near the limbus. Anterior chamber was slightly shallow and the Seidel test was negative. Intraocular pressures were 17 mm Hg in the right eye, 7 mm Hg in the left. The fundus examination revealed no abnormal findings. The patient was treated with topical aplication of a steroid and a cycloplegic drop during three weeks. After 16 months follow-up, the visual acuity remained unchanged with the persistence of filtering bleb. IOP was 8 mm Hg in the left eye. Follow-up examinations showed no complications related to trauma. Conclusion: Blunt ocular trauma can cause dehiscence in old scleral scars and subsequent filtering bleb formation. Nepal J Ophthalmol 2013; 5(9):136-137 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nepjoph.v5i1.7843


2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212093938
Author(s):  
Subina Narang ◽  
Meenakshi Sindhu ◽  
Jitender Jinagal ◽  
Uma Handa ◽  
Suman Kochhar

Most cases of retinoblastoma are diagnosed before the age of 5 years. The cases in older age groups can have variable presentations leading to misdiagnosis and management challenges. We report a case of retinoblastoma in an 8-year-old female who was primarily referred as a case of sympathetic ophthalmia due to a co-incidental misleading history of penetrating eye injury to other eye 3 weeks prior. The patient complained of decreased vision in the left eye after 3 weeks of repair of the corneo-scleral laceration in the right eye. Visual acuity in the right and left eye was 3/60 and light perception respectively. The anterior segment examination showed moderate sized keratic precipitates, intense inflammatory cellular reaction with large fluffy cells, hypopyon and dense vitreous exudates. Ultrasonography showed abundant hyperechoic contents within the vitreous cavity in the left globe. The retino-choroid was thickened. The possibility of endophthalmitis and sympathetic ophthalmia was considered. Diagnostic vitrectomy was planned. Intraoperatively, after clearing the exudates, a yellowish white mass lesion was seen superiorly. Post- operatively contrast-enhanced MRI scan confirmed the presence of an enhancing mass lesion in the globe consistent with the diagnosis of intraocular retinoblastoma. Enucleation of left globe was done after chemotherapy. Thus, a high risk of suspicion has to be kept for this malignant tumour in children with unexplained visual loss.


1988 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter S. Hersh ◽  
Kenneth R. Kenyon

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