Publications by authors named "Monali Malvankar-Mehta"
Post-operative increases in intraocular pressure (IOP) are a frequent complication following phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Assessment of IOP is an essential element in post-operative checks. Despite this, guidance regarding the optimal timing remains vague.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: The varying interactions contributing to the development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) drive the struggle to understand its etiology. Among the environmental risk factors, vitamin D has been posited to have a component in disease progression, acting as an inflammatory mediator.
Objective: To investigate the correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels, indicative of vitamin D, among patients diagnosed with JIA compared with control participants.
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the health-related quality of life (HRQoL), vision-related quality of life (VRQoL), depression, anxiety, and social support among seniors with eye diseases, using a survey of 90 participants.
- Results showed that overall HRQoL and VRQoL were good during the pandemic, with low levels of depression and anxiety, but community integration and social support were moderate.
- Key factors negatively impacting outcomes included the presence of retinal diseases, nonocular health issues, and the use of mobility aids, while education also had adverse effects on social support and community integration.
Introduction: Refugee women are at an increased risk of developing postpartum depression (PPD) due to a combination of various psychosocial stressors. This systematic review aimed to outline the prevalence of PPD among refugee women and explore related risk factors and interventions currently in practice.
Methods: A search was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Core Collection (Web of Science) for articles published until August 2022, yielding 1,678 records.
Purpose: Comparisons of the surgical and anatomic results of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery have been investigated previously. A systematic evaluation of the available evidence comparing quality of life outcomes of either pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling, or pneumatic retinopexy has not been evaluated to date. This article analyzes whether pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling, or pneumatic retinopexy for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment results in differing quality of life outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Our study aims to build on our understanding of COVID-19 by detailing a comprehensive look at the prevalence of different ocular manifestations related to COVID-19 infection.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: Eligible studies published between June 20, 2021, and May 11, 2023, were retrieved from the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases as well as grey literature.
Objective: The purpose of this research is to report on real-world anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment patterns in retinal vein occlusions (RVO).
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Participants: Treatment-naive RVO patients initiating anti-VEGF injections between 2015 and 2021.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in older adults. Given the aging population in developed countries and the increased participation of older adults in the labour market, this paper aims to understand the impact of AMD on workplace productivity. Economic studies, comparative studies, observational studies, cohort studies, case series, randomized control trials, clinical trials, multicenter studies from MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINHAL, as well as grey literature, were systematically searched to obtain all relevant literature.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To conduct a systematic review focusing on the impact of various relaxation techniques on the intraocular pressure of patients with glaucoma.
Methods: A systematic literature search was performed through CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, ClinicalTrials.gov, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, and conferences until July 2022.
Purpose: Herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is an immune-mediated corneal inflammation that occurs after a herpes simplex virus infection. This paper aims to systematically identify and compare interventions for treating HSK and their patient outcomes.
Methods: This systematic review followed the PRISMA methodology.
Topic: The purpose of the current study was to systematically identify and evaluate existing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for clinical glaucoma practice.
Clinical Relevance: Understanding and incorporating patient preferences into decision-making is now recognized as critical for optimal resource allocation, especially in technologically advancing areas, such as minimally invasive surgeries. Patient-reported outcome measures are instruments designed to evaluate the health outcomes that are most important to patients.
Objective: To report on anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) discontinuation in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Participants: Treatment-naive nAMD patients initiating anti-VEGF injections between 2015 and 2021.
Visual impairment affects many children and can lead to blindness if untreated. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to various restrictions and other challenges accessing in-person medical care, including essential pediatric eye care. The aim of this article was to determine and quantify the effect that pandemics have on access to pediatric eye care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe refugee crisis is spreading rapidly, with the number of global refugees this decade doubling in comparison to the last, leading to further concern regarding asylum policies and their psychological impacts. The aim of this systematic review is to further emphasize the correlation between familial separation and the risk of mental health disorders in refugees. This particular review uses quantitative and qualitative data sourced from a variety of countries to comparatively view the mental health status of approximately 8,737 refugees ages 15 and older.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPediatric conditions can lead to significant caregiver burden and poor quality of life (QoL). This systematic review describes research relating to caregiver burden and QoL of caregivers of pediatric glaucoma patients. A systematic database search of Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, and the three journals within the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) was conducted in October 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: An increased risk of age-related eye disease has been observed in individuals lacking a balanced diet. Following a plant-based diet may result in nutritional insufficiencies and negatively affect health if an effort is not made to ensure the consumption of fortified foods or specific supplements.
Objective: The purpose of this article is to characterize the relationship between plant-based diets and age-related ocular outcomes among adults.
Psychological Impact of Caregiving for Children With Eye Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
September 2022
Purpose: To identify and characterize the psychological impact of caregiving for children with eye disease. Awareness of the caregiving experience and insight into the factors related to caregiver burden is necessary to support high-quality ophthalmic care and develop supportive interventions.
Methods: The databases MEDLINE (Ovid), CINAHL, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, PsychINFO, PubMed, and Google Scholar were queried up to June 25, 2021.
Meeting the health needs of refugee populations and increasing access to healthcare remains a challenge for healthcare systems globally. As such, community health and patient engagement are increasingly recommended strategies to address health-related issues among refugees. This systematic review aims to identify the reported barriers that adult refugees encounter with community health and patient engagement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: With the ageing population, lower urinary tract symptoms are becoming more prevalent with an estimate that by 2025, 52 million adults in the USA will be affected. After lifestyle modifications fail to resolve symptoms, second-line therapy with medications is often recommended by both the European Association of Urology and the American Urological Association. Considering the vulnerability of older patients to co-morbidities, physicians must be more aware of adverse side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The burden on caregivers of patients with eye disease is exacerbated by competing priorities and their own advancing age. The objective of this paper is to identify and characterize the burden of caregiving for patients with eye diseases.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Objective: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between glaucoma and the risk of Parkinson's disease.
Methods: A systematic search of databases including MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CINAHL were conducted. Grey literature search, including Dissertations and Theses databases and conference abstracts, was performed.
Purpose: To synthesize the literature assessing the diagnostic accuracy of telemedicine evaluation compared with clinical examination for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature infants.
Methods: Covidence software was used to conduct a systematic literature search from September 14, 2020, through September 27, 2020, on MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE (Ovid), CINAHL, and the gray literature to identify studies relevant to telemedicine utilization for ROP detection. After duplicate removal and two-levels of screening, studies comparing telemedicine evaluation with binocular indirect ophthalmoscopic examination were included.
Objective: This study aims to synthesize data quantifying the prevalence and severity of common psychological conditions in patients with glaucoma.
Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Methods: Databases including Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Open Grey, and ProQuest Theses and dissertations were searched.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to assess the effectiveness of repeat selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
- A thorough search of multiple databases yielded 512 initial studies, but after screening, only 12 articles met the criteria, with 9 included in the meta-analysis.
- Results indicated that repeat SLT significantly lowers IOP for up to 24 months, but further research through long-term randomized controlled trials is needed to confirm its efficacy, especially for more than two procedures.
Aim And Objective: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a known systemic risk factor associated with glaucoma. The purpose of the study was to determine the overall prevalence of sleep apnea among patients with glaucoma.
Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis.