K. Camargo-Parra , F.J. Bonilla-Escobar , E. Lozano-Cruz , O. Salamanca , A. Martínez-Blanco , A.F. Plaza-Hernández
{"title":"Validación y actualización del cuestionario de calidad de vida en glaucoma (GQL-15) para individuos de habla hispana","authors":"K. Camargo-Parra , F.J. Bonilla-Escobar , E. Lozano-Cruz , O. Salamanca , A. Martínez-Blanco , A.F. Plaza-Hernández","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.02.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.02.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background and objective</h3><div>Glaucoma, a leading cause of preventable blindness, significantly impacts patients’ quality of life (QoL). The GQL-15 (1999) assesses functional disability due to glaucoma through 15 items across 4 domains. However, it has not been validated in Spanish. This study aimed to validate and update the GQL-15 for Spanish-speaking individuals.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a cross-sectional study with individuals diagnosed with glaucoma at 2 ophthalmological referral centers in Cali-Colombia. Researchers translated the GQL-15 into Spanish and modified it by replacing the ‘reading newspaper’ item with ‘reading on a cellphone/mobile/smartphone’ to modernize the questionnaire (GQL-15m). The GQL-15m was tested for validity and reliability using Cronbach's alpha (α) coefficient, exploratory factor analysis, and criterion validity. Reproducibility was assessed through a 2-week test-retest analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 157 out of 468 eligible patients with glaucoma participated in the survey (33% response rate). The mean age was 67<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->12 years (64%, women). The GQL-15m showed a mean total score of 29.3<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->7.31, suggesting good QoL. Internal consistency was high for both the GQL-15 (α<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.97) and GQL-15m (α<!--> <!-->=<!--> <!-->0.96). Criterion validity was supported by significant correlations between the GQL-15m scores and the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ 25), World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQoL-BREF), Glaucoma Symptom Scale (GSS), Glaucoma Utility Index (GUI), and visual acuity. Reproducibility was high, with an intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of 0.89.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The GQL-15m is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing QoL in Spanish-speaking individuals with glaucoma and has potential for broader application across various cultural contexts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 6","pages":"Pages 330-339"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144185459","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}
M.V. Segura Fernández-Nogueras , M. Tirado Pascual , H. Piñas Hormeño , C. Alba Linero
{"title":"Melanoma orbitario primario en una paciente con nevus de Ota","authors":"M.V. Segura Fernández-Nogueras , M. Tirado Pascual , H. Piñas Hormeño , C. Alba Linero","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Primary orbitary melanoma is a very rare malignancy which grows adjacent to melanocyte-rich areas. This is the case of a 48 years-old woman with oculodermal melanocytosis who develops a primary orbital melanoma. After the first approach with exeresis and adjuvant radiotherapy and a subsequent management with orbital exenteration and adjuvant immunotherapy; the patient has reached a remission period of 12 months so far. With this case the aims are to emphasize the severe complications potentially associated to the oculodermal melanocytosis and to demonstrate the need of treating complex patients through multidisciplinary teams.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 6","pages":"Pages 362-366"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144185643","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":"Sorprendente regresión completa de una membrana neovascular coroidea con faricimab","authors":"F. Garcia Ibor, N. Ruiz del Rio, A.M. Duch Samper","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2024.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2024.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 6","pages":"Pages 372-373"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144185463","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}
G. Liaño Sanz-Diez de Ulzurrun , P. Escámez Fernández , J.M. Hernáez Leonato , B. Son Camey , I. Rosado Cerro , C. Arruabarrena
{"title":"Desprendimientos del epitelio pigmentario en la degeneración macular asociada a la edad","authors":"G. Liaño Sanz-Diez de Ulzurrun , P. Escámez Fernández , J.M. Hernáez Leonato , B. Son Camey , I. Rosado Cerro , C. Arruabarrena","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pigment epithelial detachments (PEDs) form a heterogeneous group of lesions of diverse prognosis and treatment that have in common the pathologic elevation of the retinal pigment epithelium plane and its detachment from the underlying layers.</div><div>Although PEDs are a common finding in age-related macular degeneration, especially in its exudative forms, the diagnostic characterization and prognostic estimation of these lesions is a clinical challenge that necessarily requires a multimodal imaging approach. This review presents the clinical characteristics of the different groups of PED, their diagnostic imaging profile, as well as their natural history.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 6","pages":"Pages 340-350"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144185460","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}
F.J. Muñoz-Negrete , A. López Vázquez , J.M. Martínez-de-la-Casa , M. Pazos , R. Giménez Gómez , J.C. Pastor
{"title":"Propuesta de incidentes graves en productos sanitarios usados en cirugía del glaucoma. Proponiendo ideas (III)","authors":"F.J. Muñoz-Negrete , A. López Vázquez , J.M. Martínez-de-la-Casa , M. Pazos , R. Giménez Gómez , J.C. Pastor","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The implementation of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) forces clinicians to identify and report any serious incidents related to the use of medical devices to the Health Authorities. To address uncertainties about what constitutes a serious incident, a working group composed of members of the Spanish Glaucoma Society (SEG) and the Cluster of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences (Cluster4Eye) has developed a guiding document. This resource aims to assist less experienced ophthalmologists in recognizing specific incidents associated with glaucoma surgery that, in the team's view, are uncommon or could potentially result in significant harm to patient function. This list is not exhaustive and will remain open to updates based on feedback received.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 6","pages":"Pages 356-361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144185461","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}
J.L. Sánchez-Vicente, E.M. Gámez-Jiménez, J.C. Fernández-Fontán, F.J. Cordero-Bellido, J. Suárez-Pérez, F. López-Herrero
{"title":"Proliferación angiomatosa retiniana y paquicoroidopatía","authors":"J.L. Sánchez-Vicente, E.M. Gámez-Jiménez, J.C. Fernández-Fontán, F.J. Cordero-Bellido, J. Suárez-Pérez, F. López-Herrero","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.04.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.04.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The association between retinal angiomatous proliferation (RAP) or type<!--> <!-->3 choroidal neovascular membrane (CNV) and pachychoroidopathy has been rarely described. Its occurrence would be a consequence of ischemia resulting from loss of the choriocapillaris secondary to compression of the pachyvessels. We report a case of retinal angiomatous proliferation in the context of pachychoroidopathy<strong>.</strong></div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 9","pages":"Pages 549-552"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144912382","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}
M. Moro-Muniz , J. Raga Cervera , G. Genovés , A. Adloff-Alonso , A. Janicka-Caulineau , D. Salom
{"title":"Endoftalmitis atípica por Streptococcus pneumoniae","authors":"M. Moro-Muniz , J. Raga Cervera , G. Genovés , A. Adloff-Alonso , A. Janicka-Caulineau , D. Salom","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.04.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.04.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Endogenous endophthalmitis is a serious intraocular infection resulting from hematogenous spread of microorganisms. Although <em>Streptococcus pneumoniae</em> is an uncommon cause, its aggressiveness can lead to severe complications.</div><div>We present the case of a 48-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with blurred vision and periorbital pain in the right eye. Examination revealed hypertensive panuveitis with vitreous hemorrhage. Broad-spectrum topical and systemic antibiotics were initiated.</div><div>Imaging studies showed signs of orbital cellulitis without venous thrombosis, and aqueous humor culture confirmed the presence of <em>S. pneumoniae</em>, prompting hospital admission. Despite treatment, clinical progression led to the development of an intraorbital abscess requiring evisceration, after which the patient evolved favorably, allowing for later prosthesis placement.</div><div>This case highlights the aggressiveness of pneumococcal endogenous endophthalmitis and the importance of early, multidisciplinary management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 9","pages":"Pages 553-557"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144912389","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":"Cuando la perfección se convierte en una carga: el estrés del cirujano de cataratas","authors":"V.M. Asensio-Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.04.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.04.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 9","pages":"Pages 576-577"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144912393","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}
A. Robles García , Y. Fernández Barrientos , J.L. Ramos Navarro , J. Díaz Bernal , J. Mora Castilla , J. Ortega Usobiaga
{"title":"Queratopatía central tóxica tras cirugía refractiva: diagnóstico, tratamiento y retos en la práctica clínica","authors":"A. Robles García , Y. Fernández Barrientos , J.L. Ramos Navarro , J. Díaz Bernal , J. Mora Castilla , J. Ortega Usobiaga","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Central toxic keratopathy (CTK) is a rare, non-inflammatory complication that can arise after LASIK surgery. It typically presents between days3 and 9 postoperatively, characterized by central corneal opacification, stromal thinning, and a hyperopic shift. In this clinical case, a 34-year-old patient with a history of cutaneous B-cell lymphoma developed CTK in the right eye after undergoing excimer laser refractive surgery. The diagnostic process and clinical evolution of the condition under conservative treatment are detailed. Different theories regarding the pathophysiology of CTK are also presented, highlighting the importance of differential diagnosis with diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) and its therapeutic implications to minimize visual sequelae.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 5","pages":"Pages 278-282"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903766","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}
L. Zurutuza-Veillet , M.A. Saavedra-García , M. Álvarez-Portela , J. Suanzes-Hernández
{"title":"Estudio de un banco de tejidos en Galicia. Características y evolución del trasplante de córnea entre 2016 y 2022 en Galicia","authors":"L. Zurutuza-Veillet , M.A. Saavedra-García , M. Álvarez-Portela , J. Suanzes-Hernández","doi":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftal.2025.01.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To describe the characteristics of donated and transplanted corneas, trends in surgical techniques, and indications for corneal transplantation, and the impact of COVID-19 on a Spanish tissue bank from 2016 through 2022.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We conducted a retrospective analysis of corneal donation records from C<em>omplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña</em> Cryobiology Unit and Tissue Bank from January 1<sup>st</sup>, 2016 through June 30<sup>th</sup>, 2022.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Corneal donations and transplants remained stable over 6.5 years, except for declines in 2020–2021. A total of 44.3% of all donated corneas were not transplanted, mainly due to tissue viability issues (41.4%). Donors averaged 60.2<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->13 years, with a mean corneal endothelial cell count of 2701.3<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->324.6 cells/mm<sup>2</sup> and a mean corneal clear zone diameter of 7.7<!--> <!-->±<!--> <!-->0.7<!--> <!-->mm. The preferred preservation method for keratoplasty was hypothermia (85.9%). Indications included endothelial dysfunction (53.8%), repeated keratoplasty (18.8%), corneal ectasia (15.4%), stromal opacity (7.6%), and tectonic causes (4.9%). Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) was more common (56.3%) than lamellar techniques (43.7%), but endothelial keratoplasty (EK) increased by 27.8% since 2019. EK, predominantly Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK, 94.1%), was used in 96.7% of endothelial dysfunction cases, although 28.6% were treated with PK. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty was primarily used for corneal ectasia (46.8%).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The Galicia Tissue Bank exceeds the European Eye Bank Association quality standards. Penetrating techniques remain predominant, but the trend is towards favor lamellar procedures, particularly DMEK. Endothelial dysfunction is the leading and growing indication for corneal transplantation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":8348,"journal":{"name":"Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia","volume":"100 5","pages":"Pages 264-273"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903764","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}