Autophagy Mediates MMP-2 Expression in Glaucomatous Trabecular Meshwork Cells.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of 3-methyladenine (3-MA) and starvation on the expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-2) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma.

Methods: Primary TM cells were cultured and divided into three groups. The control group was treated with a normal medium, the 3-MA group was stimulated with 3-MA, and the starvation group received nutrient depletion by replacing the normal media with Earle's balanced salt solution.

[Abnormal property of meibomian secretion and dry eye syndrome].

Purpose: To study the relationship between meibomian secretion and dry eye.

Methods: To observe 68 outpatients (136 eyes) consecutively. Routine check up included vision, anterior segment and fundus, scoring of tear break up time (BUT), Schirmer I test and rose bengal staining (rb).

[Combined 5-Fu and triamcinolone to treat the membrane on the anterior surface of intraocular lens after the surgery of traumatic cataract].

Purpose: To observe the effect of the means of subconjunctiva injection with 5-Fluorouracil (5-Fu) and Triamcinolone to treat the membrane on the anterior surface of intraocular lens after traumatic cataract surgery.

Methods: The cases with membrane on the anterior surface of intraocular lens (MAI) after traumatic cataract surgery were observed. The control group included 49 eyes of 48 patients, and 52 eyes of 52 patients in therapeutic group.