Publications by authors named "J Shimazaki"
Objective: To investigate the association between preoperative aqueous humour (AqH) cytokines and mid-term endothelial cell density (ECD) following penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).
Methods: This study analysed a total of 87 eyes of which 54 underwent PKP and 33 eyes underwent cataract surgery. AqH samples were collected at the beginning of surgery.
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- - The study evaluated how image enhancement techniques impact the reliability of diagnosing dry eye conditions using a portable device called the Smart Eye Camera (SEC).
- - Analysis of video recordings from 46 patients revealed that certain levels of enhancement led to better consistency in assessments, particularly for corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) and tear break-up time (TBUT).
- - While moderate enhancement improved diagnostic accuracy, excessive enhancement negatively affected the reliability of other assessments, suggesting the need for careful calibration of image processing.
Intracellular dark endothelial spots (IDESs) on specular microscopy developed in 78/122 patients (63.9%) after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Endothelial cell density (ECD) after DSAEK was significantly smaller in eyes with IDES when compared with those without at all time points (p<0.
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- A 69-year-old Japanese woman with severe glaucoma and a history of multiple eye surgeries experienced corneal endothelial graft failure after having endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) to manage high intraocular pressure (IOP).
- She underwent two DSAEK procedures, with the second one initially successful but ultimately leading to graft failure after subsequent ECP treatment.
- The case highlights the need for careful decision-making regarding ECP in patients with existing corneal endothelial issues.
Record-breaking heat waves over the past 20 years have led to a global increase in heat-related deaths, including heatstroke. Heat-related illnesses occur when the body cannot adapt to the elevated temperatures in the environment, leading to various symptoms. In severe situations, such as heatstroke, the body temperature can rise above 40°C, leading to significant injury to body systems, with particular susceptibility of the central nervous system (CNS).
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