Biofilm forming capacity and antibiotic susceptibility of with the icaA/icaD/bap genotype isolated from ocular surface of patients with diabetes.

Introduction: Bacterial biofilm is an exopolysaccharide matrix that is produced by bacteria while they adhere on abiotic or biotic surfaces. The bacteria living in this matrix are more resistant to antibiotics than planctonic bacteria. The biofilm formation property of the bacteria is determined by genes; and this is related to virulence of the microorganism.

The newborn conjunctival flora at the post delivery 24 hours.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the aerobic conjunctival flora of neonates and the effects of delivery type on conjunctival flora development in neonates who were born with normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) or elective caesarean section (C/S) and who were not given prophylactic antibiotic eye drops after birth.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 95 healthy newborns. One day after the delivery, conjunctival samples were taken from newborns who were born with normal SVD or elective C/S, and not given prophylactic antibiotic eye drops after birth.

A Clinical Scoring System for Diagnosis of Ocular Demodicosis.

BACKGROUND Demodex may cause chronic and refractory blepharitis with associated ocular surface problems, and its diagnosis and treatment can be quite challenging. In this study, our aim was to assess the efficacy of tea tree oil in Demodex treatment on caucasian patients in an industrialized region of Turkey, and to develop a systematic scoring system for extremely accurate diagnosis in the absence of advanced facilities. MATERIAL AND METHODS Charts of 412 patients with blepharitis were reviewed.

Demographic Characteristics and Clinical Outcome of Work-related Open Globe Injuries in the Most Industrialised Region of Turkey.

Objectives: To evaluate demographic characteristics and clinical outcomes of work-related open globe injuries in the most industrialized region of Turkey.

Materials And Methods: The demographic and medical records of patients with work-related open globe injuries who presented to the ophthalmology or emergency departments with an official occupational accident report were retrospectively reviewed. Visual acuity categories were defined according to the World Health Organization.

Comparison of central corneal thickness estimated by an ultrasonic pachymeter and non-contact specular microscopy.

Purpose:: To compare central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements of healthy individuals obtained with ultrasonic pachymetry (UP) and non-contact specular microscopy (NCSM).

Method:: In total, 148 eyes of 74 subjects with no ocular or systemic diseases were included in the study. Central corneal thickness measurements of all patients performed with UP and NCCM were compared.

Relationship among Corneal Biomechanics, Anterior Segment Parameters, and Geometric Corneal Parameters.

. To investigate the relationship between corneal biomechanical parameters, anterior segment parameters, and geometric corneal parameters in a healthy Caucasian group. .

How Important Is the Etiology in the Treatment of Epiphora?

Purpose. There are several etiological factors that cause epiphora, and treatment differs according to the cause. We aimed to evaluate the etiology of epiphora and the treatment modalities of the affected patients.

An Important Cause of Blindness in Children: Open Globe Injuries.

Objective. Our aim was to present and evaluate the predictive factors of visual impairment and blindness according to WHO criteria in pediatric open globe injuries. Methods.

Association of Birth Parameters With Corneal Thickness in Prematurely Born and Full-Term School-Aged Children.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate and compare corneal thicknesses of prematurely born and full-term early school-aged children, who were grouped into birth weight categories according to gestational age.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 136 school-aged white children. They were grouped as premature (born before 37 weeks of gestation) and full term (born at or after 37 weeks of gestation).

Sociodemographic status of severely disabled and visually impaired elderly people in Turkey.

Purpose: To identify the prevalence of ophthalmologic diseases in elderly patients who had been classified as severely disabled and to identify the ophthalmologic conditions leading to visual impairment and blindness.

Methods: The medical records of 2806 patients who had applied to the Health Board of the Erzurum Region Training and Research Hospital between January 2011 and December 2012 were reviewed. One hundred ninety-nine patients aged >64 years who were classified as severely disabled with disability rates of over 50%, and who were unable to care for themselves or to move and/or communicate without help were included in the study.

Comparison of Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness in Terms of Birth Weight in Prematurely Born Children.

Purpose: To study the potential effects of both prematurity and the sub-groups of low birth weight on thickness of RNFL.

Methods: Prospective case series of 26 preterm school-aged children with low birth weight whose retinal nerve fiber layer analyses with RTVue-100 Fourier-domain optic coherence tomography were performed in 2013 at the Department of Ophthalmology, Erzurum Region Education and Training Hospital.

Results: The mean retinal nerve fiber layer thicknesses were 100.

Comparing the ocular surface effects of topical vancomycin and linezolid for treating bacterial keratitis.

Background: Vancomycin is the gold standard in combination therapy for severe and resistant gram-positive keratitis and in particular for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The aim of this study was to report the ocular surface toxicity and scoring in patients whose treatment shifted to topical linezolid/ceftazidime from topical vancomycin/ceftazidime due to their vancomycin intolerance.

Methods: A retrospective, interventional case series of bacterial keratitis was treated with topical linezolid (one drop of 0.

Does corneal hysteresis correlate with endothelial cell density?

Background: Our aim was to determine if there is a correlation between corneal biomechanical properties, endothelial cell count, and corneal pachymetry in healthy corneas.

Material/methods: Ninety-two eyes of all subjects underwent complete ocular examination, including intraocular pressure measurement by Goldmann applanation tonometer, objective refraction, and slit-lamp biomicroscopy. Topographic measurements and corneal pachymetry were performed using a Scheimpflug-based (Pentacam, Oculus, Germany) corneal topographer.

Association of birth parameters with refractive status in a sample of caucasian children aged 4-17 years.

Purpose. To investigate the association of birth parameters with refractive status in different age groups of Caucasian children. Materials and Methods.

Is ciliary muscle affected in migraine patients with aura and without aura?

Background: The aim of this study was to compare spherical equivalents (SE) and spherical equivalents with cycloplegic (CSE) values of migraine patients with and without visual aura, with those patients without migraine complaints.

Material/methods: We included patients over the age of 18 years, who had 20/20 uncorrected vision, and who did not have ocular pathology in their examination. The patients were divided into 3 groups: Group 1: 86 eyes of 43 migraine patients without aura, Group 2: 38 eyes of 19 migraine patients with aura, and Group 3: 60 eyes of 30 patients without migraine.

Early results of selective laser trabeculoplasty in patients resistant to deep sclerectomy.

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to determine the early results of selective laser trabeculoplasty to trabeculo-Descemet membrane in patients resistant to deep sclerectomy (DS) surgery.

Methods: Twelve eyes of 12 patients that had undergone DS for primary open-angle glaucoma were enrolled. Preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressures (IOP) were measured by Goldmann applanation tonometer.

Correlation of spectral domain optical coherence tomography findings and visual acuity in central serous chorioretinopathy.

Purpose: To investigate the correlation between spectral domain optical coherence tomography findings and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) and to determine the visual prognostic factors.

Methods: We retrospectively studied 56 eyes of 49 patients who had the diagnosis of CSC. Patients were categorized into subgroups depending on symptoms and clinical findings.

S100b protein levels in subretinal fluid in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment.

Purpose: To investigate the relevance of the concentration of S100B in subretinal fluid (SRF) with the postoperative anatomical and functional success and proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) formation parameters in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

Methods: Fifty-three patients (34 male, 19 female) were included in this prospective study. Study group consisted of 46 patients who had scleral buckling (SB) surgery with the diagnosis of RRD.