Publications by authors named "J A Fernandez-Vigo"
Is research an ethical obligation for hospital and academic ophthalmologists?
Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol (Engl Ed)
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSC) is characterized by retinal detachments due to fluid leakage, often linked to stress, psychiatric issues, or corticosteroid use, prompting a study to investigate BALAD as a potential biomarker for CSC severity.
- The research involved a global case-control study of patients with CSC, assessing clinical characteristics, risk factors, and OCT findings in those with and without Bacillary Layer Detachment (BALAD) to better understand its implications in diagnosis and treatment.
- Results showed 37 patients with CSC and BALAD, revealing distinct clinical features on examination and OCT, compared to a control group without BALAD, suggesting significant differences in the manifestation of CSC.
: To determine the impact of corneal and biometry parameters on the normative root mean square (RMS) values of corneal aberrations measured at a 6 mm diameter. : The RMS values for corneal aberrations (anterior, posterior, and total) were measured along with corneal parameters using Scheimpflug tomography on 770 normal subjects. The biometric parameters were measured with an optical biometer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Lens Dysfunction Syndrome includes two widespread ocular disorders: presbyopia and cataract. Understanding its etiology, onset, progression, impact, prevention, and treatment remains a significant scientific challenge. The lens is a fundamental structure of the ocular dioptric system that allows for focus adjustment or accommodation to view objects at different distances.
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- - Glaucoma is a major cause of irreversible blindness, and diagnosing it involves measuring retinal layer thickness, which can be complicated in patients with elongated, highly myopic eyes due to distortions in OCT scans.
- - The study presents a new method for accurately segmenting retinal layers, specifically designed for patients with high myopia, enabling better differentiation of glaucoma from simple myopia.
- - Findings reveal significant reductions in retinal thickness in specific sectors of glaucoma patients with high myopia compared to those with myopia alone, enhancing understanding of the disease's impact.