Publications by authors named "F Balta"
Background: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is a common age-related ocular condition characterized by the accumulation of a fibrillar, pseudoexfoliative material on the anterior segment of the eye. This study aims to investigate the histopathological characteristics of pseudoexfoliative material within different ocular structures, including the eyelid, conjunctiva, and anterior lens capsule.
Methods: A total of 32 anterior lens capsules, 3 eyelid fragments, and 12 conjunctival specimens were obtained from patients clinically diagnosed with PEX during ocular surgeries at the Onioptic Hospital of Ophthalmology.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the results of sequential pars plana vitrectomy for treating retinal detachment with macular holes in non-highly myopic patients from 2017 to 2023.
- Out of 980 patients, 10 underwent this two-step surgical process, which included repairing the retinal detachment followed by macular hole closure using a specific technique, leading to high rates of success.
- The findings showed a 90% initial retinal reattachment rate, 100% after the second surgery, complete macular hole closure in all cases, and a significant improvement in visual acuity after treatment.
Background: Macular telangiectasia (MacTel), also known as idiopathic juxtafoveolar telangiectasis (IJFTs), involves telangiectatic changes in the macular capillary network. The most common variant, MacTel type 2, has distinct clinical features and management strategies.
Methods: This study offers a comprehensive review of MacTel and focuses on a series of three patients diagnosed with MacTel type 2 in our clinic.
The present review aims to identify risk factors with predictive value for differentiating between pseudoexfoliation patients at risk of developing intra- or postoperative complications and those without operative risk during cataract surgery. The review protocol was registered at PROSPERO, registration no. CRD42023417721.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a retinal disorder characterized by complex mechanisms leading to abnormal fluid accumulation under the retina. While management remains controversial, laser therapy has been successfully used. This study compares the efficacy of continuous laser (CL) and micropulse laser (ML) therapy in treating CSCR, focusing on reduction in macular thickness and improvement in visual acuity.
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