Publications by authors named "Ana Miguel Quintas"
Keratoconus tomographic indices in osteogenesis imperfecta.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
September 2023
Purpose: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare inherited disease affecting collagen-rich tissues. Ocular complications have been reported such as thin corneas, low ocular rigidity, keratoconus, among others. The purpose of this study is to characterize corneal tomographic features in OI patients compared to unaffected patients, with particular focus on commonly studied keratoconus indices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess the efficacy and safety of supplementing topical cyclosporine A (CsA) to topical corticosteroids (CS), in the prophylaxis and treatment of corneal graft rejection following penetrating keratoplasty (PK).
Methods: Meta-analysis. Search was performed in PubMed, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.
: The curvature of the anterior corneal surface is traditionally used as a surrogate to estimate corneal astigmatism. In recent years, increasing importance has been attributed to posterior corneal astigmatism as an indicator. Our aim is to characterize the posterior corneal surface in a population with keratoconus and investigate its predictive value to keratoconus progression.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose:: To compare the safety and efficacy profiles of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in adult patients with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.
Methods:: Electronic database search on MEDLINE and CENTRAL from inception to August 2017. We included all comparative studies of DMEK versus DSAEK in patients with diagnosed Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.
Purpose: To compare intracameral 20% sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) versus 100% air as tamponade for graft attachment in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK).
Methods: Using an electronic database search on MEDLINE and CENTRAL from inception to December 2017, we performed a literature review and meta-analysis including all comparative studies of SF6 at a 20% concentration (20% SF6) versus pure air (100% air) for anterior chamber tamponade in DMEK. The primary outcome was the rebubbling rate at the final observation.
Article Synopsis
- Scleritis is rare in IgA nephropathy patients, and this case involved a patient with diffuse anterior scleritis along with signs of kidney issues like microscopic hematuria and nephrotic range proteinuria.
- Laboratory tests ruled out several conditions, including lupus and various infections, and a renal biopsy confirmed IgA nephropathy.
- After starting oral steroids, the patient became asymptomatic, with no recurrence of scleritis, normal ophthalmological exams, and stable renal function, although proteinuria remained at a non-nephrotic level.