Long-Term Outcomes of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Surgery in a Scottish Cohort of Patients With Refractory Glaucoma.

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety profile of the Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation in cases of refractory glaucoma. Methods We conducted a retrospective audit of patients that underwent AGV implantation between 2006 and 2017 by two glaucoma surgeons in a tertiary glaucoma centre (Glasgow, UK). Primary outcome measures included the post-operative intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma medications, best-corrected visual acuity, complications, re-operation rates, and failure (defined as IOP > 21 mmHg or not reduced by 20% from baseline, IOP ≤ 5 mmHg, reoperation for glaucoma, removal of implant, or loss of light perception) at pre-defined time points (years 1 to 8).

Evaluation of Clinical and Histological Outcomes of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in a Rabbit Corneal Alkali Burn Model.

To assess effects of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AMSCs) in corneal alkali injuries in an experimental animal model. Twenty white New Zealand rabbits were included in the study. The animal models were randomly divided into 2 groups.

The incidence and management of persistent cystoid macular oedema following uncomplicated cataract surgery-a Scottish Ophthalmological Surveillance Unit study.

Purpose: Post-operative cystoid macular oedema (CMO) can cause deterioration of vision following routine cataract surgery. The incidence of persistent CMO (pCMO; defined as CMO present after 3 months) following uncomplicated surgery is uncertain. We wished to identify the incidence, management and visual outcomes of such patients.

Twenty-four-month real-world visual outcomes of intravitreal aflibercept as monotherapy for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Background: Aflibercept is widely used as a treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Nevertheless, there is no consensus in the optimal injection frequency in the 2 year of treatment along with little real-world data on visual outcomes. On that basis, the primary aim of this study was to assess the visual acuity (VA) and the total number of injections needed on average for these patients during the 24-month follow-up.

Allergic Conjunctivitis in Patients with Respiratory Allergic Symptoms; a Retrospective Study in Greece.

Here, we report on the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis and positive skin prick test (SPT) results in relation to respiratory allergic conditions among patients with symptoms of allergies at a respiratory outpatient clinic. A questionnaire survey of symptoms (i.e.

Hepatic ischemia and reperfusion injury and trauma: current concepts.

Context: Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a fascinating topic which has drawn a lot of interest in the last several years. Hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury may occur in a variety of clinical situations. These include transplantation, liver resection, trauma, and vascular surgery.

Allergic conjunctivitis and the most common allergens in Northern Greece.

Background: Ocular allergies affect a great part of the general population and often co exist with other allergic manifestations. In the present study, the prevalence of allergic conjunctivitis and the commonest allergens in allergic patients at an outpatient unit in Thessaloniki, Greece were evaluated.

Methods: This is a retrospective study regarding allergic patients who referred to an outpatient clinic between the 1st of January of 1996 and the 31st of December 2010.

A para-canalicular abscess resembling an inflamed chalazion.

Background. Lacrimal infections by Actinomyces are rare and commonly misdiagnosed for long periods of time. They account for 2% of all lacrimal diseases.