Publications by authors named "Lincoln T Shaw"
Article Synopsis
- A case of acute neovascular glaucoma (NVG) caused by central retinal vein occlusion was treated using gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) along with anti-VEGF injection and panretinal photocoagulation.
- After nine months, the patient maintained intraocular pressure (IOP) control without medication, but missed follow-up, leading to a recurrence of acute NVG and complete synechial closure, necessitating aqueous shunt implantation.
- This case highlights the potential effectiveness of angle surgery for restoring aqueous outflow in acute NVG, alongside continual anti-neovascular treatments until the disease stabilizes.
Macular telangiectasia Type 2 (MacTel) is a bilateral acquired retinal disease characterized by both vascular changes and atrophy of the retina. The purpose of this case series is to highlight the use of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) as a non-invasive imaging modality to distinguish atypical MacTel from other macular conditions with similar presentations. We performed a retrospective review of patients referred to our academic retinal practice with unconfirmed or misdiagnosed MacTel between July 2017 and July 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMetformin is one of the most prescribed drugs in the world giving potential health benefits beyond that of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Emerging evidence suggests that it may have protective effects for retinal/posterior segment diseases including diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), inherited retinal degeneration such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP), primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), retinal vein occlusion (RVO), and uveitis. Metformin exerts potent anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and antioxidative effects on the retina in response to pathologic stressors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Utility of Prophylactic Laser Photocoagulation in Acute Retinal Necrosis: Current Perspectives.
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
April 2021
This is a cross-sectional, prospective study of a population of black diabetic participants without diabetic retinopathy aimed to investigate optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) characteristics and correlations with systemic diseases in this population. These parameters could serve as novel biomarkers for microvascular complications; especially in black populations which are more vulnerable to diabetic microvascular complications. Linear mixed models were used to obtain OCTA mean values ± standard deviation and analyze statistical correlations to systemic diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Non-exudative (dry) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are leading causes of vision loss worldwide. Besides age-related eye disease study (AREDS) vitamin supplements, there are no efficacious pharmaceutical interventions for dry AMD available. While numerous pharmacologics are available to treat diabetic macular edema (DME), many patients respond suboptimally to existing therapies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This case report discusses the management of a patient with a superior chorioretinal coloboma-associated retinal detachment (RD), including surgical management, along with a review of the literature.
Methods: A case report is presented.
Results: A 58-year-old man presented with a chronic RD of the right eye that was symptomatic for approximately 1 year prior to presentation.