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We see fewer severe complications, but they still occur. Due to anatomical proximity of the orbit and intracranial structures a localized spread of the infection is especially unfortunate and potentially dangerous. We present a case report (with pan sinusitis and grave local complications) from the...
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PMID: 21233887
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Cataracts have been a common disease in China for centuries. As early as the Tang dynasty, physicians of Chinese medicine had developed 'jin pi shu', a method of couching, to cure the disease. In 1976, a new method, invented by Tang Youzhi, was acknowledged as one of the most advance...
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PMID: 21954497
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Intravitreal injections are associated with a low incidence of serious adverse events. The most common ocular complication was subconjunctival hemorrhage. There was one case of serious complication--the culture-proven infectious endophthalmitis after Kenalog injection. Cataract formation and increas...
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PMID: 21913440
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To describe recent evidence from the literature pertaining to juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)-associated uveitis.
Uveitis is most common in extended oligoarticular JIA. A significant number of patients already have ocular complications at time of diagnosis of uveitis. Risk factors for complicati...
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PMID: 20729734
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To update our knowledge on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (SCT) and graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and summarize the current treatment options for ocular GVHD.
Allogeneic (allo)-SCT represents a treatment option for a number of hematological malignancies and bone marrow disorders; the ind...
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PMID: 20729735
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are remarkable in stem cell biology. Not only do they have significant tissue regeneration potential, but more recently their paracrine effects (either innate or through genetic augmentation) have become increasingly recognized as useful therapeutic approaches. In parti...
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PMID: 20958182
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Chitin-glucan is an insoluble biopolymer, composed of chitin and beta-(1,3)-D-glucan, that is a component of the fungal cell wall. This study was conducted to assess the safety of chitin-glucan from the mycelium of Aspergillus niger (Artinia brand) for use as dietary supplement and food ingredient....
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PMID: 20600523
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SIZE matters… the size of the scalpel determines the precision of the surgery. Nanotechnology affords us the chance to construct nanotools that are on the size scale of molecules, allowing us to treat each cell of the human body as a patient. Nanomedicine will allow for eradication of disease at t...
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PMID: 20856270
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One thousand and ninety-one (82.6%) presented without any referral and 1095 (82.9%) patronized in order to access perceived good quality of eye care service being rendered. However, only a small proportion of their ailments (191, 14.5%) actually required attention at the tertiary level of eye care....
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PMID: 20857785
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One thousand three hundred and ninety three pupils were surveyed. There were 689 (49.4%) boys and 704 (50.6%) girls. The age range was between 4 and 15 years. The mean and modal ages were 10.16 SD 2.5 and 10 respectively. Two hundred and seventy seven pupils had ocular pathology giving a prevalence...
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PMID: 20857778
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To compare the differences in vision and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of individuals with ocular and non-ocular sarcoidosis; and to examine the impact of specific demographic and clinical factors on the noted differences.
A cross-sectional study using non-randomized prospective cohort was...
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PMID: 20642344
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The antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides-Wegener's granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, and Churg-Strauss syndrome-can present with various ophthalmic manifestations. In a subset of patients, these findings may be the earliest indicators of systemic disease. Orbita...
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PMID: 20688251
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Younger postmenstrual age at laser treatment may be related to an increased risk of anterior segment complications, which should be recognized and managed appropriately.
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PMID: 20227677
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Although eye pain is often accompanied by redness or injection, pain can also occur with a quiet eye. Pain in a quiet eye can be the first sign of a vision-threatening condition, a more benign ophthalmologic condition, or a nonophthalmologic condition. Acute narrow-angle glaucoma is an emergent visi...
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PMID: 20590074
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Over time, ocular GvHD developed in 54% of patients and consisted mainly of dry eyes and conjunctivitis, which increased in severity during follow-up; blepharitis and uveitis were less often encountered. Acute systemic GvHD, especially the involvement of mouth and skin, was strongly associated with...
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PMID: 20489577
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Tissue adhesive in ophthalmology is commonly used for corneal wound and restricted for superficial closure. Only synthetic adhesive available is butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. However, if it gets between the wound margins it inhibits healing by forming impervious barrier.
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PMID: 21192504
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The causative factors and ocular complications of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are reported here. Six out of seven patients developed the syndrome secondary to ingestion of sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine while one developed it as a complication of HAART (highly active antiretr...
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PMID: 20555046
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Selenium is an essential mineral and severe selenium deficiency is known to cause significant health problems. It has been well documented that New Zealand soil is low in selenium. Recent studies have addressed the roles of selenoproteins in the eyes, with evidence suggesting that selenium supplemen...
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PMID: 20648102
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All psychotropic medications have the potential to induce numerous and diverse unwanted ocular effects. Visual adverse effects can be divided into seven major categories: eyelid and keratoconjunctival disorders; uveal tract disorders; accommodation interference; angle-closure glaucoma; cataract/pigm...
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PMID: 20443647
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Four hundred and fifty one respondents, aged 20 to 57 years comprising 213 (50.8%) men and 206 (49.2%) women participated. Majority 348 (87.9%) had tertiary education while the remaining had at least primary education. Most respondents 392 (88.9%) were aware of the availability of eye care providers...
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PMID: 20539329
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We present the radiographic, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging findings of a unique case of congenital cystic eye associated with dermal appendages and advanced intracranial congenital anomalies in a 3-month-old boy....
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PMID: 19847771
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The acquired immune deficiency syndrome is a lethal multispectrum disease. Ocular manifestations of AIDS occur in 75% of cases when the immunity lowers down to low level with a low CD4 lymphocytic count. Most common manifestation is opportunistic infections. Out of which molluscum contagiosum virus...
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PMID: 21121390
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Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network Writing Committee,
Julia A Haller,
Haijing Qin,
Rajendra S Apte,
Roy R Beck,
Neil M Bressler,
David J Browning,
Ronald P Danis,
Adam R Glassman,
Joseph M Googe,
Craig Kollman,
Andreas K Lauer,
Mark A Peters and
Margaret E Stockman
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After vitrectomy performed for DME and vitreomacular traction, retinal thickening was reduced in most eyes. Between 28% and 49% of eyes with characteristics similar to those included in this study are likely to have improvement of visual acuity, whereas between 13% and 31% are likely to have worseni...
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PMID: 20299105
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Careful preoperative indication, surgery and postoperative care make DSAEK a safe and effective new therapeutic option for patients with endothelial corneal disease.
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart, New York....
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PMID: 20560101
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Ophthalmic abnormalities included reduced acuity (95%), nystagmus (70%), delayed visual maturation (50%), strabismus (30%), refractive errors (30%), and cerebral visual impairment (25%). Visual electrophysiology was abnormal in 60%. A quarter of the children had associated neurodevelopmental abnorma...
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PMID: 20410537
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We found Damato campimetry to be a useful portable device to assess the visual field, with an optimal sensitivity of 81% and a specificity of 72% based on comparison with a Humphrey 24-2 programme. Of the patients studied, 6.5% were unable to do the test and 64% had matched or partially matched resu...
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PMID: 20447958
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Pharmacologic vitreolysis may greatly impact the current approach to treatment of various vitreoretinopathies. New methods of drug delivery to the posterior segment either via nanoparticles or sustained-release intravitreal implants may supplant repetitive intravitreal injections. Gene therapy may b...
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PMID: 20224401
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Elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma are the most common complications of intraocular triamcinolone. There is also an increased incidence of cataract formation/progression over time. The immunosuppressive effect of triamcinolone does not appear to increase the risk of endophthalmitis. Recent r...
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PMID: 20375895
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Stem/progenitor cells located in different regions of the eye are capable of differentiating enabling cell repopulation and tissue regeneration. At present, limbal epithelial stem transplantation is the sole ocular cell-based therapy being implemented into clinical practice. Research performed in an...
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PMID: 20393292
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Bilastine had a rapid onset of action, within 1 h, and a long duration of action, greater than 26 h. Cetirizine was similar. Fexofenadine was similar on day 1 but less effective on day 2, indicating a shorter duration of action. Bilastine, like cetirizine and fexofenadine, was safe and well tolerate...
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PMID: 19943178
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A novel Norrin missense mutation, p.Arg41Thr, was identified in two apparently unrelated families with ND. Haplotype analysis demonstrated that affected males in these two families shared the same ND-linked haplotype, suggesting a common origin for this novel mutation. The previously reported p.Arg1...
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PMID: 20491809
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1884 participants were recruited including 689 (36.6%) males and 1195 (63.4%) females. This equates to 36% of those aged 20 years or older and 67% of those aged 40 years or older living in central Australia. 55% of participants were diabetic and 20% of participants were symptomatic of an eye conditi...
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PMID: 20491808
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The authors describe two cases of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) during pregnancy. The first case was discovered in a 21-year-old primigravida at 15 weeks gestation and thereafter six evacuation lumbar punctures were necessary, and a treatment by acetazolamide, 1000mg/day, was prescribed...
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PMID: 19836167
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Pediatric retinal detachment may indicate the presence of Stickler syndrome and a complete examination of the eye as well as a full family history must be obtained in such cases....
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PMID: 20545219
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD: The treatment of ocular inflammation continues to be a challenge. Topical corticosteroids are effective in reducing ocular inflammation but are limited by adverse events including elevation of intraocular pressure, development of cataracts, glaucoma and inhibition of wound h...
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PMID: 20210687
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Improved medical and surgical treatment of conditions that lead to end-stage eye disease have led to a decrease in total enucleated globes. This is particularly evident for glaucoma. Changing demographics in Los Angeles and referral patterns are most likely responsible for the increase in retinoblas...
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PMID: 20016910
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Ninety-seven eyes of 93 patients were included. Intraocular pressure spikes >22 in the first month occurred in 73% of eyes with or suspect for glaucoma versus 46% of eyes without (P = 0.017); 76% of eyes with a gas fill versus 44% of eyes with a fluid fill (P = 0.0036); and 21% of eyes started on IO...
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PMID: 19996823
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