Predictive Factors for Functional and Anatomical Outcomes After Anti-VEGF Treatment for Macular Edema in Patients with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion.

Purpose: This study aimed to identify predictive factors for the improvement of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and reduction of central macular thickness (CMT) after treatment of macular edema (ME) due to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) in a real-world setting.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients with ME secondary to BRVO who were treated with intravitreal injection of bevacizumab as the first-line therapy and were followed up for 12 months. Demographic and clinical data, in addition to baseline spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) features, were considered as possible biomarkers of final BCVA and CMT.

Vitrectomy and tumor endoresection for the diagnosis and treatment of focal nodular retinal gliosis.

We report the case of a 60-year-old woman who presented with metamorphopsia and progressive vision loss in the right eye. Fundus examination revealed an elevated, white-yellow mass in the peripheral inferotemporal retina, with massive retinal exudation, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and retinal detachment. Pars plana vitrectomy with tumor endoresection was performed, and a complete excisional biopsy of the lesion was obtained by removing the tumor through the anterior chamber.

Topical Insulin-Utility and Results in Refractory Neurotrophic Keratopathy in Stages 2 and 3.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of patients with refractory neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) in stages 2 and 3 treated with topical insulin.

Methods: Retrospective analysis of eyes with NK in stages 2 and 3 refractory to standard medical and/or surgical treatment which were treated with topical insulin (1 unit per mL). This treatment was applied 4 times per day and was continued until the persistent epithelial defect (PED) or ulcer resolved.

Treatment of benign eyelid lesions with Nd:YVO laser: a prospective study.

The purpose of this prospective cohort study, including consecutively selected patients, was to evaluate the outcomes of Nd:YVO laser-assisted photocoagulation for the removal of benign eyelid lesions. An emulsion of lidocaine and prilocaine was used for dermal analgesia and subcutaneous injection of 2% lidocaine was performed as needed. Follow-up included two visits, at day 15 and 45 postoperatively, in order to assess time of wound healing, postoperative complications, need for additional treatment, and patient's satisfaction.

Refractory Myopic Retinal Detachment and Macular Hole Closure with Autologous Neurosensory Retinal Free Flap.

The purpose of this case report is to describe a modified technique involving the use of an autologous neurosensory retinal free flap for closure of a macular hole (MH) during retinal detachment (RD) surgery. A 50-year-old female presented with sudden vision loss (light perception only) and a recurrent myopic RD associated with an MH. An autologous neurosensory retinal free flap was obtained and moved toward the MH.

Tocilizumab in refractory juvenile idiopathic arthritis with associated uveitis: a case report.

Introduction: We report a 9-year follow-up of a child with refractory juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) with associated uveitis in which tocilizumab proved to be effective in achieving disease control.

Case Report: A 16-month child was diagnosed with JIA and at the age of 3 developed bilateral non-granulomatous anterior uveitis. Throughout the follow-up, the patient presented frequent joint and ocular flares.

Ocular manifestations of intermediate cystinosis: To treat or not to treat?

Purpose: To report a case of intermediate cystinosis with an atypical presentation in which a delayed non-treatment decision has been proved right over a large period of time.

Methods: This is a unique case report of a patient who underwent full ophthalmologic evaluations including anterior chamber optical coherence tomography on a regular basis during a 7-year follow-up period.

Results: A 30-year-old woman with photophobia was being studied by the Department of Nephrology with a suspicion of Alport syndrome.

Kaposi's sarcoma of the conjunctiva and the eyelid leads to the diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus infection - a case report.

Background: The purpose of this case report is to describe a conjunctiva and eyelid Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) as the initial manifestation of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which led to the diagnosis of HIV infection. There are only 3 reported cases of ocular KS as an initial manifestation of HIV infection.

Case Presentation: A 32-year old white man presented to our department with a 1 month history of eye redness.