Publications by authors named "Arash Pourhabibi"

Purpose: Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) has potential ocular neuroprotective effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the retinal toxicity of intravitreal G-CSF in rabbit eye.

Methods: Eight New Zealand albino rabbits, weighing between 2 and 3 kg, were selected for this study.

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Purpose: To report the clinical characteristics, antibiotic susceptibilities, and visual outcomes for eyes with endophthalmitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Methods: In this retrospective, non-comparative case series, medical records of eyes with culture-proven Pseudomonas aeruginosa endophthalmitis, who were treated from April 2005 to April 2015 at a referral center in Tehran were reviewed. Clinical features, antibiotic susceptibilities, and visual outcomes were assessed.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the retinal toxicity of different concentrations of intravitreal minocycline in rabbit eyes.
  • Ten New Zealand albino rabbits received injections of minocycline at various concentrations, and their eyes were examined using clinical tests and light microscopy four weeks later.
  • The results indicated that minocycline caused significant retinal damage and dysfunction at all concentrations tested, even at the lowest dose of 62.5 μg. *
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Purpose: To compare the incidence of adverse reactions following rapid versus slow fluorescein injection for fundus angiography.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed on 500 patients with retinal vascular disorders. Subjects with central serous retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and retinal pigment epithelial changes were excluded.

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Background: This study was carried out to define the major clinical presentation and laboratory findings of leptospirosis in Guilan province, an agricultural and fishery area in the Caspian littoral.

Material/methods: Cases with a clinically compatible illness and positive serology (immunofluorescence antibody method (IFA)), were included. Clinical information and other lab data were collected.

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