{"title":"Is cooling effective before upper lid blepharoplasty? A controlled, randomized, observer-blinded study.","authors":"B Isık, M Suleymanzade","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104646","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104646","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the efficacy of eyelid cooling before upper lid blepharoplasty in terms of pain, edema, erythema, and hematoma and report the results for the first time in the literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Forty-two patients who were scheduled to undergo upper lid blepharoplasty were enrolled in this study. One eyelid (right eye) was chosen to be cooled, and the other eyelid was left uncooled before the surgery. Pain scores were reported by the patients using a Visual Analog Scale (0 to 10), and photographs were obtained by the same ophthalmologist 1hour, 1 day, and 1 week after surgery. The ecchymosis and edema of the eyelids were evaluated and classified according to these photographs using respective graded scales.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with the uncooled lids, less edema was observed on postoperative day 1 in the eyelids treated by cooling (P<0.01). The degree of eyelid ecchymosis did not differ between the two groups (P>0.05). Pain in the cooled eyelids was significantly less 1hour and 1 day after surgery (P<0.01), but did not differ 1 week after surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We recommend the use of cooling before, not after, blepharoplasty, as it reduces pain and edema and eliminates patient compliance.</p>","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 9","pages":"104646"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145212688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modalités évaluatives des connaissances et des compétences en orthoptie en France : où en sommes-nous dans l’application de l’Arrêté du 20 octobre 2014 ?","authors":"M. Abadie , J. Pasco , S. Boulnois , R.K. Khanna","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104640","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104640","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>L’Arrêté du 20 octobre 2014 a structuré la formation des orthoptistes en France selon le modèle universitaire Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD), visant à uniformiser la formation entre les départements de formation. Cette étude évalue, dix ans après sa publication, l’application réelle des modalités évaluatives de cet arrêté.</div></div><div><h3>Méthodes</h3><div>Cette étude rétrospective multicentrique a été menée auprès des 16 départements français d’orthoptie pour l’année universitaire 2023–2024. Les modalités générales de contrôle des connaissances et des compétences (M3C) ont été recueillies, analysant les modalités d’évaluation des unités d’enseignement (UE), du certificat de compétences cliniques (CCC) ainsi que la répartition des crédits ECTS.</div></div><div><h3>Résultats</h3><div>Douze départements ont participé. Les modalités évaluatives recommandées par l’arrêté sont globalement respectées, surtout concernant les examens écrits terminaux (94 %) et le contrôle continu (86 %). Cependant, la conformité des épreuves terminales orales reste faible (14 %). Concernant le CCC, des disparités notables existent, certains départements adoptant des évaluations structurées comme les ECOS (examens cliniques objectifs et structurés), tandis que d’autres n’ont pas formalisé cette évaluation. La majorité des départements respecte la répartition des crédits ECTS par semestre, mais des divergences subsistent pour l’allocation précise des crédits par UE.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Dix ans après la publication de l’arrêté de 2014, une bonne conformité générale est observée dans la formation en orthoptie aux recommandations évaluatives, malgré des disparités importantes, notamment pour les évaluations orales et le CCC. Une harmonisation accrue reste nécessaire pour garantir la qualité uniforme de la formation en orthoptie.</div></div><div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The Order of October 20, 2014, structured ophthalmic technician training in France according to the university model, Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD), aiming to standardize education across departments. This study evaluates the practical implementation of the assessment modalities specified in the order ten years after its publication.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective multicentric study was conducted in the 16 French ophthalmic technician training departments during the academic year 2023–2024. General Modalities for the Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (M3C) were collected, analyzing evaluation methods for teaching units (UE), the Clinical Competence Certificate (CCC), and the distribution of ECTS credits.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twelve departments participated. The evaluation methods recommended by the order were generally well followed, particularly regarding written final exams (94%) and continuous assessment (86%). However, oral final exams showed low conformity (14%). Regarding the CCC, significant disparities were obs","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 9","pages":"Article 104640"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145183677","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
D. Amouzou , N. Maneh , K.S. Kawilitetou , K.B. Nonon-Saa , B. Bakoma , K.D. Ayena , K.P. Balo
{"title":"Profil socio-épidémiologique, clinique et thérapeutique du patient au stade avancé du glaucome primitif à angle ouvert dans le service d’ophtalmologie du CHU-campus de Lomé (Togo)","authors":"D. Amouzou , N. Maneh , K.S. Kawilitetou , K.B. Nonon-Saa , B. Bakoma , K.D. Ayena , K.P. Balo","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectif</h3><div>Le but de ce travail était de déterminer le profil socio-épidémiologique, clinique et thérapeutique des patients au stade avancé du glaucome primitif à angle ouvert (GPAO).</div></div><div><h3>Patients et méthode</h3><div>Nous avons mené une étude rétrospective et transversale avec interview des patients du 1<sup>er</sup> janvier 2013 au 31 décembre 2018 soit sur une période six ans. Étaient inclus les patients au stade avancé de GPAO âgés de 18 ans et plus suivis dans le service d’ophtalmologie du CHU-Campus de Lomé pendants au moins six mois et qui avaient accepté de répondre à l’interview.</div></div><div><h3>Résultats</h3><div>Cent deux patients avait répondu aux critères d’inclusions, dont l’âge moyen était de 55,65<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->14,71 ans avec une prédominance masculine (56,86 %). Le revenu mensuel était estimé bas dans 58,82 % des cas. Les patients étaient instruits dans 85,29 % des cas. Parmi les patients, 58,82 % disaient avoir été diagnostiqués du GPAO au décours d’une baisse de l’acuité visuelle. Le taux de cécité monoculaire et binoculaire avait représenté respectivement 21,78 % et 22,77 % après une durée moyenne d’évolution de 5,83 ans. La trithérapie était le schéma thérapeutique le plus utilisé, dans 45 % des cas.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Le GPAO est une maladie qui évolue inéluctablement vers la cécité en absence d’une prise en charge adéquate. Ce travail a permis de déterminer le profil du patient atteint de GPAO au stade avancé au CHU-campus de Lomé. La connaissance de ce profil pourra contribuer à mettre en place une nouvelle stratégie de prise en charge efficace du GPAO.</div></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>The goal of this study was to determine the socio-epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic profile of patients with advanced POAG.</div></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><div>Over a six-year period, we performed a retrospective cross-sectional analysis including patient interviews. The time frame for this study extended from January 1, 2013, to December 31, 2018. Patients with advanced POAG aged 18<!--> <!-->years and over who had been followed in the ophthalmology department of the CHU-Campus de Lomé for at least six months and who agreed to be interviewed were included.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>One hundred two (102) patients met the inclusion criteria, with a mean age of 55.65<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->14.71<!--> <!-->years and a male predominance (56.86%). Monthly income was considered low in 58.82% of cases. Patients were educated in 85.29% of cases. Among the patients, 58.82% said they had been diagnosed with POAG after a decrease in visual acuity. The rate of monocular and binocular blindness was 21.78% and 22.77% respectively, after a mean progression time of 5.83 years. Triple therapy was used in 45% of cases.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>POAG is a disease that inevitably progresses to blindness in the absence of adequate management. This st","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 9","pages":"Article 104641"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145183679","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acute endophthalmitis in a heavy silicone oil-filled eye","authors":"A. Najib, M. Muraine, J. Gueudry, U. Lorenzi","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104560","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104560","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 7","pages":"Article 104560"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144742162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Barbé , M. Landrieux , F. Moritz , O. Outteryck
{"title":"L’heure est aux re-MERS-iements : un cas de CLOCCS","authors":"A. Barbé , M. Landrieux , F. Moritz , O. Outteryck","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104533","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104533","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 7","pages":"Article 104533"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144505711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. Daoudi, A. Mabchour, F. Rasquin, L. Van Bol, P. Demols
{"title":"Retinal arterial macroaneurysm rupture in a 17-year-old: Could cannabis consumption be a risk factor?","authors":"I. Daoudi, A. Mabchour, F. Rasquin, L. Van Bol, P. Demols","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104559","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104559","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 7","pages":"Article 104559"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144110747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Zahaf, S. Selmi, H. Lajmi, S. Sioud, B. Ben Achour
{"title":"Evolution of chorioretinal lesions in acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy with OCT and OCT-angiography","authors":"A. Zahaf, S. Selmi, H. Lajmi, S. Sioud, B. Ben Achour","doi":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104558","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jfo.2025.104558","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14777,"journal":{"name":"Journal Francais D Ophtalmologie","volume":"48 7","pages":"Article 104558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144132141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}