Purpose: To present a structured tool to assess ophthalmic plastic surgical skill and to determine its face and content validity.
Methods: A 1-page structured subjective evaluation form was developed to evaluate a resident's oculoplastic surgical skill while performing lateral tarsal strip surgery. The tool consisted of generic task components and global indices evaluated using a 5-point Likert scale. A survey was conducted among a panel of highly experienced oculoplastic surgeons to establish face and content validity of the tool. All feedback was considered and, if feasible, was used to amend the tool.
Results: There was more than 90% agreement among the highly experienced oculoplastic surgeons regarding the content and weighting of each assessment component. The final format of the tool is divided in 9 task-specific indices, based on the lateral tarsal strip procedure, and 9 global indices which, after assessment, appraisal, and amendment by our expert panel, demonstrates face and content validity.
Conclusions: The Ophthalmic Plastic Surgical Skills Assessment Tool is a structured, quantitative instrument designed to aid in the oculoplastic surgical evaluation and training of residents.
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Cureus
November 2024
Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, GRC.
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October 2024
Hariram Motumal Nasta & Renu Hariram Nasta Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Services.
Purpose: To report the long-term surgical outcomes of acquired ankyloblepharon correction using mucous membrane graft.
Methods: Five eyes of 4 patients (median age, 19 years) with acquired ankyloblepharon were managed using eyelid splitting and mucous membrane graft anchored to the recti muscles on the bulbar surface in the respective quadrant and onto the bare tarsal surface. Outcome measures include a change in the palpebral fissure width, ability to fit scleral contact lenses, visual acuity, and cosmesis.
Inflammation
December 2024
Shenzhen Eye Hospital, Shenzhen Eye Institute, JinanUniversity, 18 Zetian Road, Shenzhen, 518040, Guangdong, China.
Microglia are highly specialized resident macrophages in the central nervous system that play a pivotal role in modulating neuroinflammation. Microglial plasticity is essential for their function, allowing them to polarize into proinflammatory M1-like or anti-inflammatory M2-like phenotypes. However, the mechanisms driving M1 and M2 microglial induction during retinal degeneration remain largely unexplored.
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December 2024
Hariram Motumal Nasta and Renu Hariram Nasta Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Service, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Graves' disease, a common autoimmune disorder, characteristically presents with upper eyelid retraction, causing significant functional and cosmetic concerns for affected individuals. The management of Graves' upper eyelid retraction has evolved significantly over recent years, with various surgical and non-surgical interventions. An ideal procedure is predictable and easily repeatable.
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December 2024
Hariram Motumal Nasta & Renu Hariram Nasta Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Services, KAR Campus.
Purpose: To evaluate the growth, management, and outcomes of epibulbar dermolipomas over a 5-year follow-up period.
Methods: This was a retrospective chart review of epibulbar dermolipoma patients with a minimum follow-up of 5 years, which analyzed the changes in size, refractive errors (spherical equivalent), best-corrected visual acuity, histology, and surgical outcomes.
Results: A total of 61 eyes of 53 patients (32 females) with an average presenting age of 4.
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