{"title":"Safety Profile and Practical Applications of the C3 and C5 Complement Inhibitors for Management of Geographic Atrophy.","authors":"Eric Lai, Seenu M Hariprasad, Sidney Schechet","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20241114-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/23258160-20241114-02","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":"55 12","pages":"694-696"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142838531","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}
João Pedro Romero Braga, Murilo Wendeborn Rodrigues, Victor C F Bellanda, Moises Moura de Lucena, Rodrigo Jorge, Eduardo Cunha de Souza
{"title":"Abnormal Unilateral Dilated Perifoveal Venule Found During Observation of a Transient Vitreomacular Traction.","authors":"João Pedro Romero Braga, Murilo Wendeborn Rodrigues, Victor C F Bellanda, Moises Moura de Lucena, Rodrigo Jorge, Eduardo Cunha de Souza","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240718-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240718-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This case report describes a new type of perifoveal retinal vascular abnormality (RVA) incidentally discovered during a posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) investigation. A 65-year-old woman with sudden central visual loss displayed a uni-lateral focal telangiectatic venule in the perifoveal area. Multimodal imaging documented the vascular abnormality and associated retinal changes. Despite symptom resolution, the RVA persisted. This case represents a unique presentation of perifoveal RVA, likely an atypical form of macular telangiectasia. The sequential imaging documentation during a process of PVD with central bouquet traction provides insights into the underlying mechanisms in addition to diagnosing and monitoring perifoveal RVAs. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:737-741.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"737-741"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133400","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}
Sarunas P Daugirdas, Christopher M Maatouk, Hongxin J Lai, Miller J Ogidigben, Rishi P Singh
{"title":"Central Retinal Thickness Variability as a Predictive Factor for Visual Acuity After Dexamethasone Implant in Retinal Vein Occlusion.","authors":"Sarunas P Daugirdas, Christopher M Maatouk, Hongxin J Lai, Miller J Ogidigben, Rishi P Singh","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240621-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240621-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Investigate central retinal thickness (CRT) variability and changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after 12 months in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) treated with dexamethasone intravitreal implants.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Post hoc analyses of two randomized trials in patients with macular edema associated with branch or central RVO treated with a 0.7-mg dexamethasone implant. Central retinal thickness standard deviation (CRT-SD) and central retinal thickness amplitude (CRT-A) were measures of variability. Analyses included multinomial and simple linear regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 400 patients, CRT-SD and CRT-A were significantly associated with central RVO, second dexamethasone implant, and baseline CRT. Baseline BCVA was associated with CRT-A. CRT-SD and CRT-A were significantly correlated with a 12-month change in BCVA (effect sizes of -0.032 and -0.013 letters/µm; <i>P</i> < 0.001). Patients in the highest CRT-SD quartile gained significantly fewer letters (+1.88 letters; 95% CI: -0.46 to 4.23).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Greater CRT variability was associated with smaller BCVA improvements in patients with RVO treated with dexamethasone implants. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:722-729.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"722-729"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142018250","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":"Vitrectomy With tPA for Submacular Hemorrhage Following Domestic Abuse.","authors":"Miguel A Busquets, Fareed Rifai","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240705-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240705-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 35-year-old woman presented with visual acuity of 20/400 due to submacular hemorrhage 24 hours after confirmed domestic abuse with blunt trauma to the head. Surgical intervention with pars plana vitrectomy, subretinal tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) injection, and fluid-air exchange yielded prompt resolution of the pathology, regaining functional vision of 20/40 and an ability to return to work within one week. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:734-736.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"734-736"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734778","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}
Hannah Istre-Wilz, Jared J Ebert, James J Augsburger, Maura Di Nicola, Zelia M Correa, Basil K Williams
{"title":"Retinal Gliovascular Proliferation Secondary to Retinoblastoma Treated With Radiotherapy.","authors":"Hannah Istre-Wilz, Jared J Ebert, James J Augsburger, Maura Di Nicola, Zelia M Correa, Basil K Williams","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240801-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240801-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>Retinal gliovascular proliferation (RGVP) is a benign lesion of the retina that can arise idiopathically or secondary to another disease entity. This study describes the clinical features, treatment, and outcomes of six patients with secondary RGVP associated with irradiated, regressed retinoblastoma, and distinguishes it from late local relapse of retinoblastoma.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>In a retrospective review of available clinical records of 550 patients evaluated for retinoblastoma in a single ocular oncology practice between 1975 and 2022, seven eyes of six patients were identified as having secondary RGVP overlying a treated and regressed retinoblastoma. The clinical features, treatment, and outcomes are described.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median age at RGVP diagnosis was 20 years. All RGVPs were associated with a completely regressed retinoblastoma and in proximity to a calcific tumor residue or chorioretinal atrophy that remained after external beam radiotherapy (six eyes) or plaque brachytherapy (one eye). Lesions were measured between 2.8 to 12 mm in largest basal diameter and 1.3 to 4.4 mm in thickness and described as globular, raised areas with focal retinal telangiectasis often associated with overlying subretinal fluid or hemorrhage. Median time between initial retinoblastoma treatment and detection of RGVP was 20 years. Treatment was decided based on evidence of lesion growth and most often consisted of laser photocoagulation and intravitreal anti-VEGF injection. Through available follow-up of the treated lesions, all exhibited at least partial regression, while two untreated lesions remained stable, reassuring us against late local relapse of retinoblastoma.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Secondary RGVP develops occasionally in association with regressed previously irradiated retinoblastoma. This lesion must be distinguished from late local relapse of active retinoblastoma. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:714-720.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"714-720"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133406","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":"Atypical Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in an Older Man With Multiple Myeloma: A Case Report.","authors":"Matthew J Finn, John B Miller","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240718-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240718-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This report aims to describe the clinical presentation of a patient with an atypical central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in the setting of multiple myeloma. The patient was a 72-year-old man with an extensive hematologic-oncologic history and cardiovascular risk factors who presented with new-onset blurry vision and visual acuity (VA) of 20/40 in the left eye. The VA worsened to 20/60 two months after the initial presentation. By the 6-month follow-up visit, a series of three intravitreal bevacizumab injections for macular edema improved VA from 20/60 to 20/40. This case demonstrates the importance of fluorescein angiography in diagnosing a CRVO and exemplifies an atypical presentation on exam and imaging studies. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:730-733.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"730-733"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142018249","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}
Hejin Jeong, Jacqueline K Shaia, Katherine E Talcott, Rishi P Singh
{"title":"Investigating the Relationship Between Lipid-Lowering Agents and the Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy.","authors":"Hejin Jeong, Jacqueline K Shaia, Katherine E Talcott, Rishi P Singh","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240729-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240729-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>As the therapeutic efficacy of lipid-lowering agents (LLA) against diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains controversial, this study aimed to evaluate whether various LLA therapies are associated with a reduced risk of DR progression.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>This retrospective study of the medical records of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and DR compared the risk of adverse progression of DR between patients who received statins, fibrates, proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, and no LLA (control).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients in the statin cohort had a reduced rate of progression to proliferative DR compared to controls (HR = 0.30, CI = 0.11 to 0.83). The PCSK9 inhibitor cohort had a reduced risk of progressing to other secondary complications of DR compared to the control (RR = 0.52, CI = 0.43 to 0.64), statin (RR = 0.69, CI = 0.61 to 0.79), and fibrate (RR = 0.67, CI = 0.59 to 0.77) cohorts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings suggest use of statins and PCSK9 inhibitors are associated with a reduced risk of adverse progression of DR. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:706-713.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"706-713"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133404","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}
Alexandra Warter, Anna Heinke, Melina Cavichini, Carlo Miguel B Galang, Fritz Gerald P Kalaw, Dirk-Uwe Bartsch, Lingyun Cheng, William R Freeman
{"title":"Simultaneous Intravitreal Steroid and Anti-VEGF Therapy for Monotherapy-Resistant Chronic Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration.","authors":"Alexandra Warter, Anna Heinke, Melina Cavichini, Carlo Miguel B Galang, Fritz Gerald P Kalaw, Dirk-Uwe Bartsch, Lingyun Cheng, William R Freeman","doi":"10.3928/23258160-20240705-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/23258160-20240705-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objective: </strong>The purpose of this study was to analyze the safety and efficacy of combined intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) and steroid therapeutic agents for resistant choroidal neovascularization (CNV). A retrospective observational clinical study was performed assessing anatomic and visual changes in a consecutive cohort of patients with refractory chronic wet age-related macular degeneration resistant to high-dose aflibercept therapy.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Twelve eyes of 12 patients with unresponsive CNV despite aggressive monthly anti-VEGF (4-mg aflibercept [mean: 43.75 ± SD23.08]) were included. Combination consisted of simultaneous administration of anti-VEGF and corticosteroids. Study measures evaluated visual acuity, central retinal thickness (CRT), and intraocular pressure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Paired tests revealed significant CRT reduction from the baseline at the 1-month (388.58 ± 89.31 versus 334.00 ± 92.88, <i>P</i> = 0.0117), 2-month (388.58 ± 89.31 versus 312.08 ± 75.61, <i>P</i> = 0.0185), and 3-month (388.53 ± 89.31 versus 304.56 ± 53.28, <i>P</i> = 0.046) visit. The Kaplan-Meier curve showed a median time of remission (no retinal fluid) of 70 days (95% CI 53, 147 days).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Combination treatment demonstrated clear anatomic improvement in eyes with anti-VEGF-resistant CNV. <b>[<i>Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina</i> 2024;55:698-704.]</b>.</p>","PeriodicalId":19679,"journal":{"name":"Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina","volume":" ","pages":"698-704"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142133407","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}