Publications by authors named "U Tunc"
Elevated Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Levels Associated with Filamentary Keratitis.
Ocul Immunol Inflamm
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to evaluate two cases of filamentary keratitis in patients with high levels of anti-CCP antibodies, typically associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but without prior RA diagnosis.
- The first patient, a 77-year-old man, showed no development of RA over three years, while the second patient, an 84-year-old man, developed RA 16 months after presenting with severe eye symptoms.
- The findings suggest that elevated anti-CCP levels in patients with filamentary keratitis might be an early indicator of RA, highlighting the need for further research on the connection between anti-CCP antibodies and eye conditions in RA.
Purpose: To compare the outcomes of intravitreal dexamethasone implant used as either an adjuvant or a switching therapy for diabetic macular edema in patients with poor anatomic response after three consecutive monthly injections of ranibizumab.
Methods: This retrospective study included patients with diabetic macular edema who received three consecutive doses of ranibizumab as initial therapy and demonstrated poor response. A single dose of intravitreal de xamethasone implant was administered to these patients.
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to evaluate the Eyecryl toric phakic IOL (pIOL) for patients with moderate-to-high myopic astigmatism, focusing on visual and refractive outcomes over three years.
- The research included 52 eyes from 28 patients, showing a significant improvement in visual acuity and reduction in astigmatism, with 70% of eyes achieving better vision versus preoperative levels.
- The findings indicate that the Eyecryl toric pIOL is effective and safe, though some patients experienced minor complications, such as cell loss and opacification issues.
Purpose: To report the effect of topical application of recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF) eye drops on corneal epithelial regeneration in patients with refractory epitheliopathy.
Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted on patients treated with topical rhNGF for refractory epithelial keratopathy due to stage I neurotrophic keratitis (NK). Data regarding demographics and ocular/systemic past medical history was extracted from patient charts.