Morphologic and molecular study on the lens anterior capsule in systemic sclerosis.

This study aimed to analyze the anterior lens capsule specimens from both eyes of a patient with systemic sclerosis and compare them to the eyes of a control patient. No significant differences between systemic sclerosis and control eyes were observed in the results from the hematoxylin-eosin and picrosirius staining. In the samples obtained from both systemic sclerosis and control eyes, there were expressions of caspase, a molecule expressed in cell death by apoptosis.

Dual Scheimpflug imaging as a screening method for occludable angles-a comparison with gonioscopy.

Aim: To evaluate dual Scheimpflug analyzer (Galilei) as a screening method for the diagnostic of gonioscopically narrow anterior chamber angles (ACA).

Methods: In 40 eyes of 40 patients with different ACA range, the ACA, anterior chamber volume (ACV) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) were analyzed using the dual Scheimpflug analyzer (Galilei G6 system). Correspondence between these parameters and Shaffer's classification based on gonioscopy were studied.

Evaluation of Corneal Parameters with Dual Scheimpflug Imaging in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis.

Purpose: To evaluate the cornea of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with Dual Scheimpflug Imaging.

Methods: Twenty consecutive SSc patients and 20 age and sex matched controls were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Corneal measurements were acquired by dual Scheimpflug analyzer.

Assessment of eye drop instillation technique in glaucoma patients.

Purpose:: To study the technique of eye drop instillation in glaucoma patients and identify independent factors that may influence their performance.

Methods:: In this cross-sectional study, 71 consecutive patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension, self-administering topical anti-glaucoma medications for ≥6 months were evaluated. All patients instilled a tear substitute into the eye with the worst eyesight using the technique normally used at home.

Ophthalmic manifestations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A review.

Clinical manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are not locally restricted to the gastrointestinal tract, and a significant portion of patients have involvement of other organs and systems. The visual system is one of the most frequently affected, mainly by inflammatory disorders such as episcleritis, uveitis and scleritis. A critical review of available literature concerning ocular involvement in IBD, as it appears in PubMed, was performed.

Is there an association between glaucoma and capillaroscopy in patients with systemic sclerosis?

Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between glaucoma diagnosis and the nailfold capillaroscopy pattern in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Methods: An observational study in a cohort of patients with SSc was conducted. Patients with at least one nailfold videocapillaroscopy and one ophthalmology examination at the same year were included.

Refractive and Quality of Vision Outcomes with Toric IOL Implantation in Low Astigmatism.

To evaluate the refractive and the quality of vision outcomes of toric IOL implantation in patients with low astigmatism. Prospective study of single-arm. Patients with corneal astigmatism range from 0,75 D to 1,5 D and cataract that underwent cataract surgery with toric IOL.

Intraocular pressure in chronic users of low-dose oral corticosteroids for connective tissue disease.

Objective: To investigate the mean intraocular pressure (IOP) of patients with connective tissue disease (CTD) on low-dose chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy and compare with control subjects.

Design: Cross-sectional comparative study.

Participants: A total of 86 patients with CTD were grouped according to corticosteroid therapy.

[The relationship between the length of ciliary processes as measured by ultrasound biomicroscopy and the duration, localization and severity of uveitis].

Purpose: To determine the relationship between the length of ciliary processes as measured by ultrasound biomicroscopy and the duration, localization and severity of uveitis.

Methods: We analyzed in this prospective study, 58 individuals including patients with different stages of uveitis and normal patients (112 eyes including 18 normal), between August 2001 and August 2002, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA. All patients were referred to ultrasound biomicroscopy by the Uveitis Department, after a complete ophthalmological examination.

[Number, shape, and topography of leakage points in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy].

Purpose: To evaluate the number, shape and topography of leakage points in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).

Methods: Digital photographic files of fluorescein angiography with the diagnosis of CSC were reviewed by the author. The cases considered in remission and the examinations related to the same episode were excluded.