Novel deep learning approach to estimate rigid gas permeable contact lens base curve for keratoconus fitting.

Introduction: Rigid gas permeable contact lenses (RGP) are the most efficient means of providing optimal vision in keratoconus. RGP fitting can be challenging and time-consuming for ophthalmologists and patients. Deep learning predictive models could simplify this process.

Antirheumatic Drug Intake Influence on Occurrence of COVID-19 Infection in Ambulatory Patients with Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases: A Cohort Study.

Introduction: We aimed to study the prevalence of a history of COVID-19 infection among patients suffering from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Sjögren's syndrome (SjS) or psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and the potential influence of long-term hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) intake.

Methods: We performed an observational monocentric cohort study at the Adolphe de Rothschild Foundation Hospital ophthalmology division (Paris, France). Electronic medical records (EMR) data were searched for keywords associated with SLE, RA, SjS, or PsA.

Efficacy of tocilizumab in two patients with anti-TNF-alpha refractory uveitis.

Purpose: To report on two patients with refractory uveitis treated with tocilizumab; a new humanized monoclonal antibody against the interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R).

Design: Retrospective interventional case series.

Methods: Both patients received a monthly infusion of tocilizumab 8 mg/kg; associated with corticosteroids.

Anatomical and functional macular changes after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with macula off.

Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between morphologic changes in the outer retina and visual function after successful repair of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment with macula off.

Design: Observational case series.

Settings: Dijon University Hospital.

Macular hole surgery and cataract extraction: combined vs consecutive surgery.

Purpose: To compare the functional and the anatomic outcomes of a combined surgery and consecutive surgery for macular hole and cataract extraction.

Design: Multicenter, retrospective, comparative case series.

Patients: One hundred twenty patients (120 eyes) with an idiopathic macular hole and cataract were operated on in 1 or 2 sessions in 2 academic centers, Dijon University Hospital and Nancy University Hospital.

Long-term outcome of idiopathic macular hole surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the role of preoperative macular hole (MH) diameter, cataract surgery, and cystoid macular edema (CME) in the reopening of idiopathic macular hole (IMH) after initially successful surgery.

Design: Multicenter, retrospective, comparative case series.

Methods: One hundred and thirty patients (135 eyes) with stage 2, 3, or 4 IMH were included after successful IMH repair at Dijon University Hospital or Nancy University Hospital.