{"title":"Asymptomatic snowflake degeneration in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lens implant.","authors":"Lee T Tan, Garry N Shuttleworth","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Snowflake degeneration is a late complication of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) intraocular lens implants. We report a case of asymptomatic advanced snowflake opacification presenting 13 years after implantation who maintained a visual acuity of 6/6. This report serves to illustrate the variability of the clinical effects of snowflake degeneration, which do not necessarily correlate with slit-lamp appearances.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"173-4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Persistent triamcinolone acetonide particles on the posterior lens capsule after intravitreal injection.","authors":"Yildirim Bayezit Sakalar, Kaan Unlu, Ugur Keklikci, Ihsan Caca, Berivan Bozarslan Senol","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a rare case in which triamcinolone acetonide particles gathered on posterior lens capsule after injection of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide. Intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide is useful in the treatment of macular edema; however, accumulation of triamcinolone acetonide particles on the posterior lens capsule may decrease visual acuity and requires surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"190-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Posterior microphthalmos with uveal effusion managed by lamellar sclerotomies.","authors":"Ramadan Al Turki, Rola Baabbad, Saleh Al Amro","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 21-year-old male with bilateral low visual acuity since childhood was diagnosed with posterior microphthalmos. He underwent scleral windows surgery for one eye. Although visual acuity didn't improve significantly due to amblyopia, the papillomacular fold flattened and reduced in size postoperatively. We suggest early screening and management to prevent amblyopia especially in children of affected families.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"193-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996177","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhittin Taskapili, Gokhan Gulkilik, Selim Kocabora, Cemil Yilmazli, Mustafa Ozsutcu
{"title":"The capsular tension ring in eyes with traumatic subluxated cataracts: a comparative study.","authors":"Muhittin Taskapili, Gokhan Gulkilik, Selim Kocabora, Cemil Yilmazli, Mustafa Ozsutcu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigated the results of phacoemulsification surgery with or without capsular tension ring in eyes with traumatic subluxated cataracts with zonular dialysis. Capsular tension ring implantation before nucleus emulsification in subluxated cataracts will reduce various complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"147-51"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehmet Selim Kocabora, Sahan Durmaz, Levent Bilgic
{"title":"Bilateral choroidal metastases presenting as acute glaucoma crisis.","authors":"Mehmet Selim Kocabora, Sahan Durmaz, Levent Bilgic","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We report a case of bilateral choroidal metastasis presenting with acute unilateral glaucoma. Primary tumor was found in the lung and choroidal masses in both eyes. Anterior segment neovascularization causing intraocular pressure elevation was the only presenting sign of metastatic choroidal tumor. A painful and hypertensive eye could be symptoms of choroidal metastasis even if no systemic malignancy is encountered.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"163-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dinesh Kumar Patel, Nadir Ali Mohamed Ali, Tajunisah Iqbal, Visvaraja Subrayan
{"title":"Colloid cyst of third ventricle mimicking normal tension glaucoma.","authors":"Dinesh Kumar Patel, Nadir Ali Mohamed Ali, Tajunisah Iqbal, Visvaraja Subrayan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Colloid cysts are rare intracranial tumors most commonly found in the third ventricle. We present a case of colloid cyst of the third ventricle that manifested as bilateral advance optic disc cupping, superior hemifield defects in the visual fields and normal intraocular pressure.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"177-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996233","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aylin Yaman, Zeynep Ozbek, Ali Osman Saatci, Ismet Durak, Suleyman Men
{"title":"Unilateral acute retinal necrosis initially presenting with painful orbitopathy.","authors":"Aylin Yaman, Zeynep Ozbek, Ali Osman Saatci, Ismet Durak, Suleyman Men","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Painful orbital inflammation and scleritis-like clinical appearance can be the initial manifestation of acute retinal necrosis. We report a 25-year-old woman who first presented with painful orbitopathy that eventually developed into unilateral acute retinal necrosis with typical fundus appearance. Our case illustrates the importance of careful fundus examination in cases presenting with painful orbital inflammation.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"180-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effectiveness of tacrolimus in high-risk limbal allo-graft transplantation.","authors":"F Nilüfer Yalçindag, Osman Incel, Ozden Ozdemir","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We evaluated the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in prevention of allograft rejection in high-risk allo-limbal grafts. Six eyes of six patients with severe limbal stem cell deficiency were included. All patients were started 0.1 mg x kg 1 x day(-1) tacrolimus orally 3 days before the surgery. Limbal allo-graft transplantation for ocular surface reconstruction had a successful outcome with using systemic tacrolimus for immunosuppression.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 3-4","pages":"152-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27996226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aylin Yaman, Eyyup Karahan, Gul Arikan, Rukiye Aydin, A Osman Saatci, Ismet Durak
{"title":"Acute vitreomacular traction syndrome after uneventful phacoemulsification.","authors":"Aylin Yaman, Eyyup Karahan, Gul Arikan, Rukiye Aydin, A Osman Saatci, Ismet Durak","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We prospectively evaluated 59 eyes following uneventful phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation with optic coherence tomography at one and seven postoperative days (POD). Acute vitreomacular traction was observed in two eyes (3.3%) at the first POD. Spontaneous resolution occurred in both eyes within one week. The temporary visual loss associated with acute vitreomacular traction syndrome may go unnoticed as visual acuity rapidly improves.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 1","pages":"15-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27502051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Adil Kiliç, Sahbettin Selek, Ozcan Erel, Nurten Aksoy
{"title":"Protective effects of melatonin on oxidative-antioxidative balance and cataract formation in rats.","authors":"Adil Kiliç, Sahbettin Selek, Ozcan Erel, Nurten Aksoy","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We investigated the effects of melatonin on cataract formation in rats exposed to selenite. We concluded that the imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants plays an important role in cataract formation and melatonin decreases cataract incidence in rats by increasing antioxidant activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":8070,"journal":{"name":"Annals of ophthalmology","volume":"40 1","pages":"22-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2008-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"27502053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}