Publications by authors named "Reza Soltani Moghadam"
Purpose: To evaluate the effect of postoperative interferon-alpha 2b (IFN-α2b) ophthalmic drops versus intraoperative mitomycin-c (MMC) on preventing pterygium recurrence.
Methods: This prospective randomized clinical trial was conducted on patients who were candidates for pterygium surgery. A total of 75 patients were included in the study from December 2021 to December 2022, of which 64 patients (one eye each) were examined and analyzed based on the inclusion criteria.
Background: The basis of the overcorrecting minus lens is to induce compliance and consequently prevent constant exotropia. Some previous studies advocated early surgical therapy and others suggested over-minus treatment. Our purpose is to evaluate the success rate of the over-minus lens.
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- The study examined the prevalence and factors associated with cataract among adults aged 50 and older in Gilan Province, Iran, finding that 50.50% were affected by cataracts, primarily those over 80 years old.
- It involved nearly 3,000 residents with comprehensive examinations and questionnaires to gather data on age, gender, previous surgery, and sunlight exposure.
- Key findings indicated that older age and having a history of eye surgery increased cataract risk, while more sunlight exposure was linked to a lower prevalence of cataracts.
Background: In the present study, we investigated the effect of two doses of atropine eye drops versus placebo on myopia progression in children and adolescents.
Methods: In this double-blind, randomized clinical trial, 67 patients aged 6 to 18 years with myopia of -2 to -6 D were enrolled and randomized to receive a placebo eye drop, atropine 0.1%, or 0.
In the present study, we investigated the postoperative astigmatic and refractive changes in patients with rectus muscle strabismus surgery. Ninety-three eyes of 51 patients who underwent strabismus surgery at Amir- Almomenin Hospital, Rasht, Iran, were enrolled. The ocular measurements before surgery as well as one month, three and six months postoperatively included cycloplegic refraction, the degree of near and far deviation, mean corneal power, mean keratometry, spherical equivalent (SE) and the change of astigmatism cylinder (measured using power vector analysis).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To assess the longitudinal changes of choroidal thickness using enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) during pregnancy and postpartum.
Methods: The study included 23 eyes of 23 healthy pregnant women and 23 eyes of 23 healthy nonpregnant women. Choroidal thickness was measured manually with EDI-OCT at seven locations: The fovea, 500, 1000, and 1500 μm temporal (T) from the fovea and 500, 1000, and 1500 μm nasal (N) from the fovea.
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- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of applying topical cyclosporin A (CsA) after pterygium surgery to prevent recurrence.
- A total of 78 patients were divided into two groups: one received CsA drops, while the other served as a control, and various postoperative outcomes were monitored over several months.
- The results indicated no significant differences in recurrence rates, inflammation, or complications between the CsA group and the control group, suggesting that CsA does not provide additional benefits post-surgery.
Introduction: Fungal keratitis can be influenced by different genetic, environmental, and even iatrogenic factors that the impact of such factors can be very different in various populations. Thus, it should be attempted to provide a clear picture of the epidemiological situation of this disease in different areas. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiological aspects of fungal keratitis in a population sample from northern Iran.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To present a relatively rare case of retinal toxicity and consequent severe vision loss due to Closantel ingestion.
Case Report: A 37-year-old female presented with sudden painless decrease vision in both eyes. She had no previous history of medical disease and denied any trauma.
Background: To determine the applicability of current international and national retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening guidelines and to identify a suitable community-based screening criterion.
Methods: A retrospective study on premature neonates (≤37 weeks gestation) referred to a tertiary eye hospital ROP clinic in the north of Iran was conducted over a 10-year period. Neonates were classified as no ROP, with ROP and type 1 ROP.
Coats'-like Response Associated with Linear Scleroderma.
J Ophthalmic Vis Res
January 2022
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- - The case discusses a 12-year-old boy with linear scleroderma called "en coup de sabre," who experienced vision loss in the area affected by the condition.
- - An eye examination revealed serious issues like vitreous hemorrhage and telangiectatic vessels, indicating a Coats'-like response, which was confirmed by fundus fluorescein angiography showing vascular abnormalities.
- - The patient was treated successfully with intravitreal bevacizumab and targeted retinal photocoagulation, leading to significant visual recovery over a 12-month follow-up; this highlights the need for careful eye examinations for conditions related to en coup de sabre.
Purpose: To compare the outcomes of phacoviscocanalostomy and viscocanalostomy in patients with primary open angle glaucoma.
Methods: This non randomized, prospective comparative study included 168 eyes of 168 patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). Phacoviscocanalostomy was performed in 94 eyes with POAG and cataract and viscocanalostomy was performed in 74 eyes with POAG.
Purpose: Viscocanalostomy represents an alternative to standard penetrating glaucoma surgery. The aim of this study is to compare the outcomes of combined phacoemulsification and viscocanalostomy in eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) versus eyes with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEXG).
Methods: In this prospective non-randomized comparative study, eyes with cataract and POAG or PEXG were enrolled.
Purpose: To determine the benefits of performing preoperative spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and to identify occult macular pathologies in patients scheduled for routine cataract surgery.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, macular SD-OCT scans were performed on all patients with clinically undetected macular abnormalities who were scheduled for cataract surgery. Patients with clinically evident macular abnormalities were excluded from the study.
Background: Clomiphene citrate is an estrogen receptor ligand with mixed agonistic-antagonistic properties used for the treatment of female and male infertility. Various visual disturbances and several irreversible visual outcomes have been associated with clomiphene citrate. In this report, we present a patient with presumed clomiphene-induced optic neuropathy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study investigates the effects of 0.05% topical tacrolimus as an adjunct therapy for patients with non-necrotizing herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK).
Methods: Patients with non-necrotizing HSK, referred to the Cornea Clinic at Hospital in Rasht, Iran, between September 2016 and February 2018, were randomly assigned to two groups.
Purpose: To evaluate the correlation of corneal elevation and difference elevation with severity of keratoconus.
Methods: Anterior and posterior corneal elevations with both conventional and enhanced best-fit spheres (using rotating Scheimpflug camera) were measured. Front and back difference elevation were extrapolated from difference map of Belin/Ambrỏsio Enhanced Ectasia Display of the Scheimpflug system.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of collagen cross-linking (CXL) in advanced progressive keratoconus with a maximum keratometry (K) value of more than 58 diopters (D).
Methods: This prospective interventional case series involved patients with advanced progressive keratoconus with a K of more than 58 D. The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), K, mean keratometry (K) value, corneal astigmatism, and thinnest corneal thickness before surgery and 24 months after CXL were determined for 30 eyes of 27 patients.
Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the demographics, clinical features, severity, and activity of thyroid eye disease (TED) in patients of a referral center in the north of Iran.
Methods: Patients with TED who were referred to Amir-Almomenin Hospital, Rasht, Iran from March 2012 to March 2014 were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. The measurements of proptosis, lid width, lagophthalmos, extraocular muscle function, and visual acuity were recorded.
Purpose: To compare the recurrence rate and surgical outcomes of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) and free conjunctival autograft (CAT) for pterygium surgery.
Methods: In this prospective study, 60 patients with primary pterygium were randomly assigned to two groups of CAT or AMT and were compared in terms of recurrence rate, mean healing time of corneal epithelial defects, the mean level of inflammation, and complications.
Results: The mean ± SD age of patients was 48.
Purpose: To report the incidence and risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) among preterm infants referred to Amiralmomenin Eye Hospital, Rasht, Iran.
Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study included all preterm infants with birth weight ≤2500 g and/or gestational age ≤36 weeks who had been referred to our facility for ROP screening over a five year period from September 2005 to September 2010. Possible risk factors and findings related to eye examinations were extracted and analyzed.
Aim: To assess the reproducibility of Cirrus high-definition optical coherence tomography (HD-OCT; Carl Zeiss Meditec, Dublin, CA, USA) for analysis of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness in glaucomatous eyes.
Methods: Forty-five eyes (one eye from each glaucomatous patient) were imaged with Cirrus HD-OCT. Each eye was imaged three times by two separate operators.
Purpose: To compare the effect of phacoemulsification (Phaco) versus combined phacoemulsification and viscogonioplasty (Phaco-VGP) on long-term intraocular pressure (IOP) in primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG).
Methods: In this prospective randomized clinical trial, 92 eyes of 82 patients with PACG and coexisting cataract were randomized to undergo Phaco alone (46 eyes) or Phaco-VGP (45 eyes) and completed the trial. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography was performed preoperatively and at 1 year after surgery.