Understanding Acanthamoeba Keratitis: An In-Depth Review of a Sight-Threatening Eye Infection.

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare but potentially sight-threatening corneal infection caused by the Acanthamoeba parasite. This microorganism is found ubiquitously in the environment, often in freshwater, soil, and other sources of moisture. Despite its low incidence, AK presents significant challenges due to delayed diagnosis and the complex nature of therapeutic management.

Intravitreal DEX Implant for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema: A Review of National Consensus.

Diabetic macular edema (DME)'s therapeutic approach can frequently be challenging. The purpose of the review is to propose evidence-based recommendations on the employment of intravitreal dexamethasone implants (DEX) when approaching patients suffering from DME. Seven national consensuses redacted by different groups of retina specialists from Europe and Asia were examined and confronted.

Evaluating Intraocular Pressure After Myopic Photorefractive Keratectomy: A Comparison of Different Tonometers.

Prcis: All devices evaluated in this study showed a significant underestimation in intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement after myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), Goldmann tonometer more than others. Corneal biomechanics indicated a different influence on the different kinds of tonometry.

Purpose: The aim was to investigate the reliability of Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT), rebound tonometry (RT), ocular response analyzer (ORA), Corvis ST (CST), and dynamic contour tonometry (DCT) in IOP evaluation after myopic PRK.

Classification Tree to Analyze Factors Connected with Post Operative Complications of Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Hospital.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more frequently applied in medicine and, consequently, also in ophthalmology to improve both the quality of work for physicians and the quality of care for patients. The aim of this study is to use AI, in particular classification tree, for the evaluation of both ocular and systemic features involved in the onset of complications due to cataract surgery in a teaching hospital.

Methods: The charts of 1392 eyes of 1392 patients, with a mean age of 71.

Carotid artery diameter and wall stiffness in proteinuric renal disease without severely reduced kidney function.

Purpose: To evaluate the carotid artery diameter, and wall thickness and stiffness in patients with glomerulopathy and proteinuria without severely reduced kidney function.

Methods: We compared 30 control subjects to 30 patients with glomerular disease, proteinuria, and glomerular filtration rate > 30 ml/min/1.73 m(2) : membranous glomerulonephritis (n = 13), minimal change disease (n = 2), focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (n = 3), IgA nephropathy (n = 5), lupus nephritis (n = 5), antiphospholipid antibody nephropathy (n = 1), cryoglobulinemic glomerulonephritis (n = 1).

Long-term results of corneal collagen crosslinking for progressive keratoconus.

Purpose: To evaluate long-term keratoconus stability after corneal crosslinking (CXL) with riboflavin.

Methods: In this prospective study, 57 eyes of 55 patients with progressive keratoconus, consecutively treated with ultraviolet A (UVA) - riboflavin CXL, were examined with the corneal topographer Pentacam, the biometer IOLMaster and the analyzer of corneal biomechanics Ocular Response Analyzer before and during a 24 months follow-up after CXL.

Results: Twenty-four months after CXL, there was a significant improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (P<0.

Trans epithelial corneal collagen crosslinking for progressive keratoconus: 6 months follow up.

Purpose: To evaluate keratoconus biomechanical changes after transepithelial corneal collagen cross linking (TE CXL) using riboflavin and ultraviolet A (UVA).

Setting: Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy.

Design: Prospective non comparative case series study.