Effect of the Presence of Silicone Oil in the Anterior Chamber After Complicated Retinal Detachment Surgery on Corneal Morphology by Confocal Microscopy.

Purpose: This study evaluated the corneal endothelium, stromal keratocytes, subbasal nerve number and density in patients with silicone oil transferred to the anterior camera after pseudophakic complicated retinal detachment surgery by laser scanning confocal microscopy (IVLSCM).

Methods: Sequential measurements were made by IVLSCM between 3-6 months after surgery in two groups of patients: a) with silicon oil migration (Group 1) and without silicone oil migration (Group 2).

Results: A total of 63 cases (Group 1: 32 and Group 2: 31) were examined.

Using Alprazolam before phacoemulsification cataract surgery reduces complications and duration of the surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of preoperative Alprazolam on complications of phacoemulsification cataract surgery, duration of surgery and early reoperation rate.

Methods: Records of 1026 eyes of 1026 consecutive patients underwent phacoemulsification with topical and intracameral anesthesia between 2016 and 2020 years were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups, with or without using Alprazolam before surgery.

Sensitivity and Specificity of the Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography for Detection of Neovascularization and Evaluation of Peripheral Ischemia in Diabetic Retinopathy.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the sensitivity and specificity of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) parameters for the presence of neovascularization elsewhere (NVE) and to investigate the relationship between ischemic areas.

Methods: This study included 59 eyes with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and 36 eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). The foveal avascular zone (FAZ), vessel density (VD) for the superficial and the deep capillary plexus (DCP), choriocapillaris flow area (CCP), and non-perfusion area (unit²) were recorded.

Comparing the effects and safety of dorzolamide hydrochloride + timolol maleate versus brimonidine after neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser capsulotomy posterior capsule opacification.

Aim: Posterior capsular opacification is treated using neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser capsulotomy that leads to increased intraocular pressure. Here, we compare the effects of dorzolamide hydrochloride + timolol maleate versus brimonidine on intraocular pressure. We also investigate their side effects after neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser capsulotomy.

Changes in choroidal thickness after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment of diabetic macular edema, real-life data, 2-year results.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injection on central choroidal thickness (CCT), central macular thickness (CMT) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in diabetic macular edema (DME).

Methods: Retrospective, cohort analysis of 90 eyes of 90 patients receiving anti-VEGF therapy for DME. In patients' records, measurements of CCT, CMT, and BCVA before treatment and at 2 years after treatment were recorded.

Choroidal thickness in macular holes.

Purpose: To determine the association between choroidal thickness (CT) and anatomic success in closed and open macular holes (MHs) following surgery.

Methods: One hundred and thirty-six eyes of 136 patients who underwent surgery due to primary MH were included in this study. Choroidal thickness was measured from various points (subfoveal, temporal, nasal, superior and inferior 1500 µm from the center of the fovea) in both eyes with MH and fellow eyes.

A Novel Surgical Method to Treat Chronic Ocular Hypotony.

Background And Objectives: To assess the effect of a novel surgical method for the treatment of chronic ocular hypotony (COH). The surgical method involves partially blocking the iridocorneal angle and decreasing aqueous humor outflow. A capsular tension ring (CTR) is placed in the iridocorneal angle.

Application of autologous serum eye drops after pterygium surgery: a prospective study.

Purpose: The study aims to determine the effect of 50% autologous serum drops (ASD) on corneal healing and patient comfort following pterygium surgery.

Methods: Fifty eyes of 50 patients who underwent pterygium excision combined with autologous conjunctival graft were included in this prospective randomized study: in 25 eyes, 50% ASD. In the remaining 25 eyes, conventional artificial tears (CAT) were applied postoperatively until corneal epithelium had completely epithelialized.

Argon laser-assisted hypotony model in the rabbit.

To investigate whether ocular hypotony formation with 360 degrees endocyclophotocoagulation is possible. Twelve male New Zealand White rabbits were used. Entire ciliary body epithelium was destructed with green laser photocoagulation after pars plana lensectomy and anterior vitrectomy in six rabbits.

Pediatric Traumatic Retinal Detachments: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes.

Background And Objective: To compare clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of retinal detachment (RD) after open globe injuries (OGIs) and closed globe injuries (CGIs).

Patients And Methods: One hundred ten eyes of 110 patients aged 17 years or younger who underwent primary RD repair after OGI and CGI between 2010 and 2013 were reviewed retrospectively.

Results: Cataract (59.

Pharmacologic Management of Pressure-Induced Stromal Keratopathy after LASIK.

Purpose: To emphasize the importance of anticipation of pressure-induced stromal keratopathy (PISK) in eyes with a previous history of LASIK.

Case Report: A 40-year-old man developed LASIK-related pressure-induced stromal keratopathy after uneventful phacoemulsification (Phaco) and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in his left eye. With immediate discontinuation of the steroid drops and initiation of antiglaucoma medication, his visual acuity, interface edema, and haze improved rapidly.

Pediatric open-globe injuries: clinical characteristics and factors associated with poor visual and anatomical success.

Purpose: We determine the clinical characteristics, visual and anatomical outcomes, and factors associated with poor visual outcome and anatomical success in pediatric open-globe injuries (OGI).

Methods: The records of patients aged 17 years and younger who had undergone surgical intervention after OGI between January 2000 and June 2010 were reviewed retrospectively.

Results: In total, 182 patients were enrolled in the study (70.

Surgical Treatment of Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy: Long-Term Visual Outcomes with Comparison of 2-Wall versus 3-Wall Orbital Decompression.

Purpose: To compare the long-term visual outcomes after 2-wall (medial-lateral) versus 3-wall (medial-lateral-inferior) orbital decompression combined with fat removal in patients with dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON).

Methods: Records of 68 eyes of 42 patients were retrospectively reviewed. Two-and 3-wall decompression was performed in 41 and 27 eyes, respectively.

Argon laser-assisted treatment of benign eyelid lesions.

We investigated the treatment of benign eyelid lesions with argon laser as an alternative therapy to surgical excision. The charts of 73 patients with 95 lesions treated with argon laser photocoagulation were reviewed retrospectively. In all patients, the procedure was performed for cosmetic reasons.

Corneal thickness of eyes with unilateral age-related macular degeneration.

Purpose: To compare the central corneal thicknesses (CCT), peripheral corneal thicknesses, and corneal volumes (CV) of the 2 eyes of patients with unilateral age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Methods: Twenty patients who were diagnosed with unilateral AMD were included in this prospective study for the purpose of making comparison between the diseased and healthy eyes. Optical coherence tomography and fundus fluorescein angiography imaging were applied to all patients in order to confirm and reveal the presence of unilateral AMD.

Effect of the Toll-like receptor 4 antagonist eritoran on retinochoroidal inflammatory damage in a rat model of endotoxin-induced inflammation.

Purpose: We investigated the effect of eritoran, a Toll-like receptor 4 antagonist, on retinochoroidal inflammatory damage in an endotoxin-induced inflammatory rat model.

Methods: Endotoxin-induced inflammatory model was obtained by intraperitoneal injection of 1.5 mg/kg lipopolysaccharide (LPS).

A Clinical and Confocal Microscopic Comparison of Transepithelial PRK and LASEK for Myopia.

Purpose. To compare the clinical and confocal microscopic results of transepithelial PRK versus LASEK for correction of myopia. Materials and Methods.

Trabeculectomy with large area mitomycin-C application as a first-line treatment in advanced glaucoma: retrospective review.

Aim: To evaluate the outcomes of trabeculectomy with large area mitomycin-C (MMC) application as a first line treatment in advanced glaucoma.

Methods: The records of 55 patients with severe visual field defects undergoing trabeculectomy were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were classified as first-line therapy to either early trabeculectomy (initial trabeculectomy-Group 1) or long term medical therapy followed by trabeculectomy (primary trabeculectomy-Group 2).

Seasonal effects on pterygium surgery outcome: implications for the role of sunlight exposure.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the results of pterygium surgery in patients when performed in the summer with the results of surgery performed in the winter.

Methods: This retrospective study enrolled 55 eyes of 53 patients with primary pterygia who underwent a surgery between December 2011 and January 2012 (winter group, 32 eyes) or between June and July 2012 (summer group, 23 eyes). All the patients were followed up for at least 1 year.

The Role of Magnesium in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Glaucoma.

Glaucoma is characterized by chronic optic neuropathy resulting in progressive vision loss. Not only is glaucoma considered as a condition of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), but also other risk factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of glaucomatous optic nerve damage. Vascular dysregulation in ocular blood flow and oxidative stress are currently suggested as important risk factors for glaucomatous retinal ganglion cell loss.