Risk factors for a phacodonesis surprise during cataract surgery in patients with pseudoexfoliation.

Purpose: To evaluate the association of different pre-operative parameters with surprise phacodonesis during cataract surgery among patients with pseudoexfoliation (PXF).

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective charts review of all PXF patients who underwent cataract surgery between the years 2013 and 2018. Pre-operative parameters (demographics, biometry, intraocular pressure (IOP), endothelial cell count, pupil size, cataract density, glaucoma status, cup to disc ratio, number of glaucoma medications, prior intra-vitreous injections, risk for intraoperative floppy iris syndrome) were compared between patients with and without surprise phacodonesis.

The effects of traditional Muslim prayer positions on intraocular pressure in subjects with and without glaucoma.

Purpose: To compare the magnitude and duration of intraocular pressure (IOP) increase during the two principal Islamic prayer positions, (standing while bowing forward at a 90-degree angle), and (kneeling with the forehead touching the ground) in healthy subjects and patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Methods: Prospective, observational case series. Ninety-five eyes of 47 patients (27 with POAG and 68 without POAG) were included.

Donor and Recipient Sex Matching and Corneal Graft Failure in High-Risk and Non-High-Risk Patients.

Purpose: It is controversial whether donor-recipient sex mismatch is a risk factor associated with corneal graft failure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of sex mismatch on corneal graft failure in high-risk and non-high-risk patients.

Design: A retrospective study.

Comparison of the Usability of Eye Drop Aids and the Conventional Bottle.

(1) Background: Eye drops are the most common route of administration for ophthalmic medications. Administering drops can be a major hurdle for patients, potentially resulting in noncompliance and treatment failure. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of two different aids and the conventional bottle for eye drop instillation; (2) Methods: An interventional crossover study involving standard eye drop bottle, Opticare aid and Autodrop aid.

Interdigitation and Ellipsoid Zones Disruption Correlate with Visual Outcomes among Treatment-Naive Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema.

Introduction: We have recently shown that defects in interdigitation and ellipsoid zones (IZ and EZ) can predict response to anti-VEGF therapy in a small group of treatment-naive diabetic macular edema (DME) patients. The aim of the current study is to further evaluate this association in a larger study group of patients over a longer follow-up time.

Methods: Thirty eyes of 30 treatment-naive DME patients were analyzed in this retrospective study.

A dichoptic presentation device and a method for measuring binocular temporal function in the visual system.

Recent studies highlight the importance of the temporal domain in visual processing. Critical Flicker Frequency (CFF), the frequency at which a flickering light is perceived as continuous, is a widely used measure for evaluating visual temporal processing. Another important issue to investigate is the cortical interactions arising between the flicker stimuli of both eyes.

Does Bariatric Surgery Affect Intraocular Pressure?

Purpose: The effect of body mass index (BMI) reduction following bariatric surgery on intraocular pressure (IOP) is not well established. We evaluated association between BMI reduction and IOP measurements and other ocular and metabolic parameters 1 year after bariatric surgery.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study with over 1-year follow-up on patients who underwent weight reduction bariatric surgery between January 2016 and December 2016 at Wolfson Medical Center, Israel.

REDUCTION OF POSTINTRAVITREAL INJECTION PAIN USING ICE: An Open-Label Interventional Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: Intravitreal injections of intraocular therapeutic agents are a common and effective treatment for various retinal pathologies. Patient discomfort related to injection is a potential barrier to treatment. Our aim in this study was to evaluate whether cooling the eye using topical ice compresses before intravitreal injection will reduce pain or bleeding.

Development of "Predict ME," an online classifier to aid in differentiating diabetic macular edema from pseudophakic macular edema.

Purpose: Differentiating the underlying pathology of macular edema in patients with diabetic retinopathy following cataract surgery can be challenging. In 2015, Munk and colleagues trained and tested a machine learning classifier which uses optical coherence tomography variables in order to distinguish the underlying pathology of macular edema between diabetic macular edema and pseudophakic cystoid macular edema. It was able to accurately diagnose the underlying pathology in 90%-96% of cases.

Efficacy and safety of the ab interno gelatin stent in severe pseudoexfoliation glaucoma compared to non-pseudoexfoliation glaucoma at 6 months.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy and safety of the XEN45 Gel Stent surgery between patients with and without severe pseudoexfoliation glaucoma.

Methods: In this retrospective, single-center, comparative chart review, records of 24 eyes of 23 patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma and 24 eyes of 23 patients with non-pseudoexfoliation glaucoma with severe glaucoma, defined as uncontrolled intraocular pressure on maximally tolerated medical therapy, were reviewed. All patients were treated with XEN45 Gel Stent surgery, in either a standalone procedure (84.

The effect of sildenafil on retinal blood velocity in healthy subjects.

Purpose: It has been suggested that Sildenafil may have beneficial therapeutic effects in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. The retinal circulation is of significant interest as a marker of cerebral vascular disease since the retinal and cerebral vasculatures share many morphological and physiological properties, yet only the retinal circulation can be directly visualized. Therefore, our aim was to assess the change induced by Sildenafil on retinal blood velocity.

OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY BIOMARKERS TO DISTINGUISH DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA FROM PSEUDOPHAKIC CYSTOID MACULAR EDEMA USING MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS.

Purpose: In diabetic patients presenting with macular edema (ME) shortly after cataract surgery, identifying the underlying pathology can be challenging and influence management. Our aim was to develop a simple clinical classifier able to confirm a diabetic etiology using few spectral domain optical coherence tomography parameters.

Methods: We analyzed spectral domain optical coherence tomography data of 153 patients with either pseudophakic cystoid ME (n = 57), diabetic ME (n = 86), or "mixed" (n = 10).

Reduction of intraocular pressure after bariatric surgery.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of bariatric surgery on intraocular pressure (IOP).

Methods: We prospectively enroled consecutive obese patients who underwent a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure. We measured IOP prior to and 3-6 months following surgery and recorded medical and demographical parameters.

Evaluation of Critical Flicker-Fusion Frequency Measurement Methods for the Investigation of Visual Temporal Resolution.

Recent studies highlight the importance of the temporal domain in visual processing. Critical Flicker-Fusion Frequency (CFF), the frequency at which a flickering light is perceived as continuous, is widely used for evaluating visual temporal processing. However, substantial variability in the psychophysical paradigms, used for measuring CFF, leads to substantial variability in the reported results.

Retinal layers thickness changes following epiretinal membrane surgery.

PurposeTo evaluate the time course of changes in the thickness of retinal layers after epiretinal membrane (ERM) removal surgery.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of patients following surgery for idiopathic ERM. We used new specialized image analysis software to create a thickness map of each retinal layer and analyzed changes during one year follow-up.

Glycemic Control and Quality of Life Following Cataract Surgery in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and without Maculopathy.

Objective: To assess whether cataract removal surgery will improve glycemic control and quality of life in patients with diabetes.

Methods: A prospective longitudinal study of 28 patients with type 2 diabetes and without diabetic retinopathy scheduled for cataract removal surgery. During the 4 months of follow-up, measurements of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) were obtained and assessment of quality of life was performed using two questionnaires: The EuroQoL 5-Dimension (EQ-5D®) and the Multidimensional Diabetes Questionnaire (MDQ).

Treatment of retinal artery occlusion using transluminal Nd:YAG laser: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aims: To review clinical experience, efficacy, and safety of transluminal Nd:YAG laser embolectomy/embolysis (TYE) for retinal artery occlusion.

Methods:  Electronic databases were searched for all published clinical studies and case-reports reporting on TYE in central (CRAO) or branch (BRAO) retinal artery occlusion. Individual patient data was evaluated in a weighted pooled analysis.

Corneal Staining and Hot Black Tea Compresses.

Background: Warm compresses are widely touted as an effective treatment for ocular surface disorders. Black tea compresses are a common household remedy, although there is no evidence in the medical literature proving their effect and their use may lead to harmful side effects.

Objectives: To describe a case in which the application of black tea to an eye with a corneal epithelial defect led to anterior stromal discoloration; evaluate the prevalence of hot tea compress use; and analyze, in vitro, the discoloring effect of tea compresses on a model of a porcine eye.

Intraocular pressure measurement after DSAEK by iCare, Goldmann applanation and dynamic contour tonometry: A comparative study.

Purpose: Corneal thickness inevitably increases following Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK), owing to the addition of a donor graft. The current study compares different devices in assessing post-DSAEK intraocular pressure (IOP).

Methods: We compared IOP values measured by the Goldmann tonometry (GAT), iCare rebound tonometry (iCare) and Pascal dynamic contour tonometry (PDCT) in eyes following DSAEK.

TOPICAL APRACLONIDINE REDUCES PAIN AFTER INTRAVITREAL INJECTIONS: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of topical apraclonidine in reducing pain and subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) after intravitreal injections (IViT).

Methods: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. Thirty-nine patients were examined twice, at each monthly IViT of 1.

Modifiable factors in the management of glaucoma: a systematic review of current evidence.

Purpose: Primary open angle glaucoma is a chronic optic neuropathy affecting millions of people worldwide and represents a major public health issue. Environmental factors, behaviors, and diet are intimately related to patient health and may play a role in the pathogenesis and progression of glaucoma. This study aims to review the literature, focusing on the last three years, regarding modifiable lifestyle interventions in the management of primary open angle glaucoma.

Predicting cataract surgery time based on preoperative risk assessment.

Purpose: Operating room (OR) time is an expensive resource that should be optimized to reduce costs. Individualpreoperative risk parameters (PORS) assessment may aid in predicting cataract surgery time.

Methods: Dedicated software was developed and known risk factors for cataract surgery were integrated into it.

Blood-Flow Velocity in Glaucoma Patients Measured with the Retinal Function Imager.

Purpose: Circulatory abnormalities in the retina, optic nerve and choroid have been detected by various technologies in glaucoma patients. However, there is no clear understanding of the role of blood flow in glaucoma. The purpose of this study was to compare retinal blood-flow velocities using the retinal function imager (RFI) between glaucoma and healthy subjects.

Incision and Curettage Versus Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Chalazia: A Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of the chalazia treatment modalities of incision and curettage (I&C) and intralesional steroid injections (SI).

Methods: Full publications of randomized controlled trials that compared I&C with SI were identified. Aggregated success rate, weighted summary proportions, and weighted pooled relative risk for success were calculated for each method.