Publications by authors named "Zhi-Jia Hou"
Aim: To evaluate volume differences between anterior and posterior orbit and demographic characteristics of Chinese patients with congenital microphthalmia.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study, involving 169 unilateral congenital microphthalmia patients aged between 1 and 57 years old was conducted. Three-dimensional images of the orbit were generated from past CT scans, and digital orbital volume comprehensive measurement was done.
Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO), the most frequent extrathyroidal manifestation of Graves' disease (GD), can lead to a significant decline in the quality of life in patients. Exosomes, which contain proteins, lipids and DNA, play important roles in the pathological processes of various diseases. However, their roles in Graves' ophthalmopathy are still unclear.
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- Children with congenital glaucoma often develop acquired epiblepharon in the lower eyelid, leading to entropion and corneal damage.
- A study of 15 patients found that those with lower eyelid entropion had significantly longer ocular axes and larger corneal diameters compared to those without.
- The findings suggest that rapid growth in these ocular measurements may be a key factor in the development of lower eyelid entropion in kids with congenital glaucoma, indicating a need for careful monitoring in such cases.
Background: Rupture of the medial canthal ligament can be caused by many events. It remains a challenge to rebuild the drainage system and restore the function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of medial canthoplasty combined with conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) in patients with medial telecanthal deformities and lacrimal drainage system damage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Clinical features of blepharochalasis and surgical treatment of associated deformities].
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
August 2012
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- The study focuses on blepharochalasis, a condition affecting the eyelids, analyzing clinical features and outcomes of surgical interventions in 54 patients over a span of 6 to 60 months.
- The average onset age is around 9.3 years, with a duration of 2 to 16 years, and surgeries like blepharoplasty and ptosis repair led to improved eyelid appearance and patient satisfaction.
- Post-surgery, most patients reported no complications such as dry eyes, with only minor issues requiring further procedures, indicating that surgical treatment is generally safe and effective for cosmetic correction.*
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various surgical procedures for treating congenital microphthalmos, focusing on patients both under and over 12 years old.
- It involved a retrospective analysis of 46 cases, with younger patients receiving self-inflating hydrogel expanders and older patients undergoing reconstructive surgeries like canthoplasty and ptosis correction.
- Results showed that most patients (16 out of 18 in the younger group and all older cases) had positive outcomes with significant improvements in the size of the eyelid openings, confirming the procedures’ success.
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- Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a prevalent cause of vision loss, and while various treatments exist, there's a lack of standardized protocols and strong evidence for their effectiveness.
- This study explored the effects of traditional Chinese medicine Fufang XueShuan Tong (FXST) on RVO, using an induced model in rabbits divided into treatment and control groups to assess different dosages.
- Results showed that FXST treatment led to faster reopening of blood vessels, improved visual function, and changes in important biochemical markers, indicating its potential to aid in retinal recovery and inhibit harmful factors associated with RVO.
[Risk factors and prognosis of peripheral retinal breaks complicating pars plana vitrectomy].
Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi
September 2008
Article Synopsis
- - A study assessed the risk factors for peripheral retinal breaks occurring during pars plana vitrectomy, analyzing data from 404 surgeries that did not have preexisting retinal issues.
- - Out of the surgeries, 32 eyes developed 55 iatrogenic peripheral retinal breaks, with the highest incidence found in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and the majority around the surgical entry points.
- - The findings suggest that retinal breaks are mostly related to the sclerotomy and that detecting breaks during surgery leads to better outcomes for retinal reattachment compared to those found after surgery.