R Montejano-Milner, M Sánchez-Orgaz, R Romero-Martín, J V Dabad-Moreno, I Mogollón-Giralt, M A Roca-Cabau, A de la Hoz Polo, Á Arbizu-Duralde
{"title":"Conjunctivo-rhinostomy with Métaireau tube implant: Outcomes and complications.","authors":"R Montejano-Milner, M Sánchez-Orgaz, R Romero-Martín, J V Dabad-Moreno, I Mogollón-Giralt, M A Roca-Cabau, A de la Hoz Polo, Á Arbizu-Duralde","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.12.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.12.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To communicate the results and complications in a series of 17 proximal lacrimal pathway obstructions (PLPO) operated by conjunctivo-rhinostomy (CR) with Métaireau tube implantation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective descriptive study including 16 patients (17 PLPO) operated with CR between April 2010 and June 2017. Surgeries were performed under general anesthesia. The Métaireau tube implantation, draining into the middle meatus, was carried out through a trans-caruncular osteotomy with a 14G Abbocath catheter under endoscopic control.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twelve women (75%) and four men (25%) were included. The median age was 57 years (range 32-78). The indication for surgery was constant epiphora (Munk 4) due to obstruction less than 8 mm from the punctum. The follow-up time was 28 months (range 2-85). Epiphora improved one month after the intervention (Munk 0.35 ± 1) and at the end of follow-up (Munk 1.50 ± 1.10) compared to baseline values (Munk 4). The most frequent postoperative symptoms were hyperemia (35%), discharge (24%), and tearing (24%). The detected signs were conjunctival folds and papillomas at the proximal end of the tube (35% and 24%, respectively) and tube malposition (18%). One patient developed restrictive strabismus. 41% of the cases required at least one surgery to reposition or remove the tube.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>CR with Métaireau tube implantation is a therapeutic alternative for PLPO. Despite the good anatomic results, patients should be warned about the potential complications, which are frequent and may require reoperations.</p>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792967","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 Miranda Sánchez, R Fernández Narros, J Donate López
{"title":"Successful management of subretinal hemorrhage in patient with AMD.","authors":"A Miranda Sánchez, R Fernández Narros, J Donate López","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792950","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 Comes-Carsí, E Gracia-Rovira, L Manfreda-Domínguez, V T Pérez-Torregrosa, J P Liscombe-Sepúlveda, A M Duch-Samper
{"title":"Combined central retinal vein occlusion and cilioretinal artery occlusion in two young patients.","authors":"M Comes-Carsí, E Gracia-Rovira, L Manfreda-Domínguez, V T Pérez-Torregrosa, J P Liscombe-Sepúlveda, A M Duch-Samper","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.08.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.08.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present 2 clinical cases of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) combined with cilioretinal artery occlusion (CRAO) in young patients with no cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) or medical history of interest. An extensive etiological study with analytical and imaging tests was performed without finding relevant alterations. Finally, in the first case, the intake of 1 postcoital contraceptive pill was considered the triggering cause while, in the second case, the etiology was attributed to a previous infection by the SARS-Cov-2 virus. On both cases, antiplatelet treatment was initiated. In both patients the evolution was favorable, with good visual recovery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792964","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":"Cyclodestructive treatment for symptomatic intraocular pressure elevation during hemodialysis: case reports and literature review.","authors":"H Mies, F Manzur, S Verdaguer D","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.12.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.12.001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Within the characteristics of hypertensive glaucoma, it is distinguished by presenting elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) associated with a low ocular perfusion pressure (OPP). Changes in these parameters can be affected by systemic disease such chronic kidney disease (CKD). Likewise, there is a correlation in the prevalence of both pathologies in patients with similar characteristics, emphasizing the need to address glaucoma management in patients with CKD given the implications of the disease on ocular pathology. Furthermore, hemodialysis (HD) is the maintenance treatment for end-stage CKD, which can lead to transient increases in IOP contributing to ocular discomfort and potential glaucoma progression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A search was conducted in PubMed and Epistemonikos databases, constructing a theoretical framework based on primary studies and similar case reports. Additionally, two cases of patients with CKD with severe ocular pain during HD are presented, compiling data from electronic medical records, including demographic data, clinical presentations, treatments, and post-treatment outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both patients received cyclodestructive treatment for symptomatic hypertensive glaucoma episodes during HD, showing favourable clinical outcomes after treatment, both in controlling IOP elevation and relieving ocular pain during hemodialysis sessions.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This review sheds light on a relatively underexplored aspect of glaucoma treatment in CKD patients on HD, where cyclodiode laser therapy appears to be a promising option in cases where there is no recoverable visual acuity. However, since the evidence is still emerging, future prospective comparative studies are needed to provide further information to clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787995","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":"Cross - cultural adaptation of the Low Vision Quality of life scale","authors":"D.C. Palencia-Florez , M.P. Oviedo-Cáceres , E.A. Giraldo Gallo","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.08.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.08.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The quality of life related to visual function is a multidimensional construct that complements the functional assessment of patients with low vision. It shows the individual's perception of the course of ocular disease and its treatment within the framework of a value system and a sociocultural context. This clinical-epidemiological outcome is recognized as objective and valuable.</div></div><div><h3>Methodology</h3><div>A content validation study was conducted, which involved translating and back-translating the scale to evaluate semantic, idiomatic, conceptual, and experiential equivalence in the resulting version. The study included the participation of 21 individuals, and a quantitative evaluation was performed using Aiken's V coefficient to analyze the scores assigned in the categories of relevance and experiential capacity.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The questionnaire presentation was reorganized. The examples were expanded, and some optical aids were mentioned. Additionally, terms were changed to improve comprehension and reduce rudeness. Out of the 25 items, 11 had an Aiken V coefficient of less than 1.0.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The obtained version is comparable to the original questionnaire. However, the idiomatic twists specific to the local context emphasize the need for content validation to ensure correct interpretation and contribute to the updating of the scale.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":"99 12","pages":"Pages 527-533"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142057523","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. Ortega-Prades, Á.A. Ojeda-Parot, V.T. Pérez-Torregrosa
{"title":"Anterior segment optic coherence tomography (OCT-SA) findings in glaucoma surgery after Preserflo® Microshunt implantation","authors":"G. Ortega-Prades, Á.A. Ojeda-Parot, V.T. Pérez-Torregrosa","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.05.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.05.014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":"99 12","pages":"Page 576"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142367843","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}
E. Gracia-Rovira, V.-T. Pérez-Torregrosa, A.-M. Duch-Samper
{"title":"Anterior segment optical coherence tomography for the differential diagnosis of iris cyst","authors":"E. Gracia-Rovira, V.-T. Pérez-Torregrosa, A.-M. Duch-Samper","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.06.014","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.06.014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":"99 12","pages":"Page 577"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142334229","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. Zamorano , B. Puerto , J. Carceller , J.J. González-López , M.S. Figueroa , F.J. Muñoz-Negrete
{"title":"Atypical presentation of type 1 neovascularization with aneurysmal dilations in a young female","authors":"M. Zamorano , B. Puerto , J. Carceller , J.J. González-López , M.S. Figueroa , F.J. Muñoz-Negrete","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Type 1 Neovascularization with Aneurysmal Dilations (N1a), is a retinal disorder characterized by choroidal vascular abnormalities. Clinically, it is characterized by an exudative maculopathy with multiple recurrent serosanguineous pigment epithelial detachments. This disease is more frequent in women aged 55–65 years. However, we present an exceptional case of N1a in a 26-year-old woman, who responded favorably to Aflibercept. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a young female patient under 30 with N1a. The patient has responded very favourably to anti-VEGF therapy with three intravitreal injections of Aflibercept. This being the reason for we provide an update on anti-VEGF therapeutic options for N1a.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":"99 12","pages":"Pages 562-565"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142482870","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}
P. Luque-Linero , A. Espejo-González , N. Navarrete-Navarrete
{"title":"Prevalence and risk factors for complicated immuno-mediated uveitis: experience in a tertiary hospital","authors":"P. Luque-Linero , A. Espejo-González , N. Navarrete-Navarrete","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.06.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.06.013","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To describe the characteristics of patients with uveitis and ocular complications in a tertiary hospital. As well as to determine the risk factors for the development of an ocular complication.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Retrospective study of patients with uveitis evaluated in a Uveitis Unit of the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital from January 2018 to October 2022. A descriptive and analytical study was carried out using logistic regression to know the predictive factors of a poor ocular prognosis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 127 patients were studied, of which 63% were women and 83.5% were Caucasian. The median age was 51 years IQR (15–88) years. Following the SUN classification, uveitis was predominantly bilateral (55.1%) and anterior (52%), had a recurrent evolution in 51,2% and only 12,6% were granulomatous. Of the total uveitis, 74,2% of the sample turned out to have an immune-mediated profile, although a final diagnosis was only reached in 46,1% of the patients. A total of 17,3% patients suffer from loss of vision. Visual complications in decreasing order were: posterior synechiae (15,6%), cystic macular edema (14.8%), cataracts (13,1%), glaucoma (8,2%), epiretinal membranes (4,9%) and neovascular membranes (1,7%) and retinal detachment (4%). In the bivariate analysis, ethnicity other than Caucasian was significant, p = 0,024, and a number of outbreaks greater than 2, p = 0,045. The rest of the variables analyzed were not significant. In the multivariate analysis, they were significant outbreaks OR: 1,2 CI (1,051−1,426) and ethnicity OR: 0,11 CI (0,014−0,938).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>The number of outbreaks and non-Caucasian race were related to a greater probability of presenting an ocular complication. An earlier and more specific diagnosis of the etiology, especially in these patients, would allow earlier treatment and improve their prognosis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":"99 12","pages":"Pages 540-547"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142334231","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}
R. Lorente-Moore , J. Mendicute del Barrio , M.V. Rojas Silva , A. Macarro-Merino , E. Larra Mateos , J.C. Pastor
{"title":"Suggestion of serious incidents in medical devices used in anterior segment surgery. Proposing ideas (II)","authors":"R. Lorente-Moore , J. Mendicute del Barrio , M.V. Rojas Silva , A. Macarro-Merino , E. Larra Mateos , J.C. Pastor","doi":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.09.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oftale.2024.09.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The entry into force of the regulation on medical devices obliges ophthalmologists to identify and report possible serious incidents arising from their use. Faced with the doubts that may arise about what can or cannot be considered a serious incident, a working group of members of the Spanish Society of Refractive and Implant Eye Surgery (SECOIR) and the ophthalmology and vision sciences cluster (Cluster4Eye), have prepared a consensus document that aims to guide ophthalmologists on some of the incidents that, in the experience of the work team, are not common or can cause serious damage to the patient’s function in relation to the use of medical devices. Incidents related to the use of viscoelastics, anterior capsule dyes, intraocular lenses, and other items used in anterior segment surgery have been addressed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":93886,"journal":{"name":"Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia","volume":"99 12","pages":"Pages 553-557"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142334232","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}