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Bressler SB, Ayala AR, Bressler NM, Melia M, Qin H, Ferris FL, Flaxel CJ, Friedman SM, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Rauser ME. Persistent Macular Thickening After Ranibizumab Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema With Vision Impairment. JAMA Ophthalmol 2016; 134:278-85. [PMID: 26746868 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.5346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 131] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE The prevalence of persistent diabetic macular edema (DME) after months of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy and its effect on visual acuity are unknown. OBJECTIVE To assess subsequent outcomes of eyes with DME persisting for 24 weeks after initiating treatment with 0.5 mg of ranibizumab. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS We performed post hoc, exploratory analyses of a randomized clinical trial from March 20, 2007, through January 29, 2014, from 117 of 296 eyes (39.5%) randomly assigned to receive ranibizumab with persistent DME (central subfield thickness ≥250 μm on time domain optical coherence tomography) through the 24-week visit. INTERVENTIONS Four monthly intravitreous injections of ranibizumab and then as needed per protocol. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Cumulative 3-year probabilities of chronic persistent DME (failure to achieve a central subfield thickness <250 μm and at least a 10% reduction from the 24-week visit on at least 2 consecutive study visits) determined by life-table analyses, and at least 10 letter (≥2 line) gain or loss of visual acuity among those eyes. RESULTS The probability of chronic persistent DME among eyes with persistent DME at the 24-week visit decreased from 100% at the 32-week visit to 81.1% (99% CI, 69.6%-88.6%), 55.8% (99% CI, 42.9%-66.9%), and 40.1% (99% CI, 27.4%-52.4%) at the 1-, 2-, and 3-year visits, respectively. At 3 years, visual acuity improved in eyes with and without chronic persistent DME through the follow-up period, respectively, by a mean of 7 letters and 13 letters from baseline. Among 40 eyes with chronic persistent edema through 3 years, 17 (42.5%) (99% CI, 23.1%-63.7%) gained 10 letters or more from baseline, whereas 5 (12.5%) (99% CI, 2.8%-31.5%) lost 10 letters or more from baseline. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These data suggest less than half of eyes treated for DME with intravitreous ranibizumab have persistent central-involved DME through 24 weeks after initiating treatment. Among the 40% that then have chronic persistent central-involved DME through 3 years, longer-term visual acuity outcomes appear to be slightly worse than in the 60% in which DME does not persist. Nevertheless, when following the treatment protocol used in this trial among eyes with vision impairment from DME, long-term improvement in visual acuity from baseline is typical and substantial (≥2-line) loss of visual acuity is likely uncommon through 3 years, even when central-involved DME chronically persists.
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Wells JA, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Aiello LP, Antoszyk AN, Baker CW, Bressler NM, Browning DJ, Connor CG, Elman MJ, Ferris FL, Friedman SM, Melia M, Pieramici DJ, Sun JK, Beck RW. Association of Baseline Visual Acuity and Retinal Thickness With 1-Year Efficacy of Aflibercept, Bevacizumab, and Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema. JAMA Ophthalmol 2016; 134:127-34. [PMID: 26605836 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.4599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Comparisons of the relative effect of 3 anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents to treat diabetic macular edema warrant further assessment. OBJECTIVE To provide additional outcomes from a randomized trial evaluating 3 anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents for diabetic macular edema within subgroups based on baseline visual acuity (VA) and central subfield thickness (CST) as evaluated on optical coherence tomography. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Post hoc exploratory analyses were conducted of randomized trial data on 660 adults with diabetic macular edema and decreased VA (Snellen equivalent, approximately 20/32 to 20/320). The original study was conducted between August 22, 2012, and August 28, 2013. Analysis was conducted from January 7 to June 2, 2015. INTERVENTIONS Repeated 0.05-mL intravitreous injections of 2.0 mg of aflibercept (224 eyes), 1.25 mg of bevacizumab (218 eyes), or 0.3 mg of ranibizumab (218 eyes) as needed per protocol. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES One-year VA and CST outcomes within prespecified subgroups based on both baseline VA and CST thresholds, defined as worse (20/50 or worse) or better (20/32 to 20/40) VA and thicker (≥400 µm) or thinner (250 to 399 µm) CST. RESULTS In the subgroup with worse baseline VA (n = 305), irrespective of baseline CST, aflibercept showed greater improvement than bevacizumab or ranibizumab for several VA outcomes. In the subgroup with better VA and thinner CST at baseline (61-73 eyes across 3 treatment groups), VA outcomes showed little difference between groups; mean change was +7.2, +8.4, and +7.6 letters in the aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab groups, respectively. However, in the subgroup with better VA and thicker CST at baseline (31-43 eyes), there was a suggestion of worse VA outcomes in the bevacizumab group; mean change from baseline to 1 year was +9.5, +5.4, and +9.5 letters in the aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab groups, respectively, and VA letter score was greater than 84 (approximately 20/20) in 21 of 33 (64%), 7 of 31 (23%), and 21 of 43 (49%) eyes, respectively. The adjusted differences and 95% CIs were 39% (17% to 60%) for aflibercept vs bevacizumab, 25% (5% to 46%) for ranibizumab vs bevacizumab, and 13% (-8% to 35%) for aflibercept vs ranibizumab. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These post hoc secondary findings suggest that for eyes with better initial VA and thicker CST, some VA outcomes may be worse in the bevacizumab group than in the aflibercept and ranibizumab groups. Given the exploratory nature of these analyses and the small sample size within subgroups, caution is suggested when using the data to guide treatment considerations for patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01627249.
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Simonett JM, Scarinci F, Labriola LT, Jampol LM, Goldstein DA, Fawzi AA. A case of recurrent, self-inflicted handheld laser retinopathy. J AAPOS 2016; 20:168-70. [PMID: 27012364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2015.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2015] [Revised: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 11/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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A 17-year-old young man presented with vision loss and discrete, bilateral foveal lesions. The patient returned 6 weeks later with worsening vision, prominent bilateral retinal lesions, and a full-thickness macular hole in the right eye consistent with recurrent self-inflicted handheld laser retinopathy. After instructing the family to remove the patient's access to laser pointers, follow-up examination revealed spontaneous closure of the macular hole but minimal vision improvement. Recurrent ocular exposure to handheld lasers can masquerade as an organic process in patients who withhold pertinent history. Clinicians should rely on the distinguishing features seen on examination and multimodal imaging to make the diagnosis of handheld laser retinopathy.
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Bressler SB, Glassman AR, Almukhtar T, Bressler NM, Ferris FL, Googe JM, Gupta SK, Jampol LM, Melia M, Wells JA. Five-Year Outcomes of Ranibizumab With Prompt or Deferred Laser Versus Laser or Triamcinolone Plus Deferred Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema. Am J Ophthalmol 2016; 164:57-68. [PMID: 26802783 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2015] [Revised: 12/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare long-term vision and anatomic effects of ranibizumab with prompt or deferred laser vs laser or triamcinolone + laser with very deferred ranibizumab in diabetic macular edema (DME). DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. METHODS Eight hundred and twenty-eight study eyes (558 [67%] completed the 5-year visit), at 52 sites, with visual acuity 20/32 to 20/320 and DME involving the central macula were randomly assigned to intravitreous ranibizumab (0.5 mg) with either (1) prompt or (2) deferred laser; (3) sham injection + prompt laser; or (4) intravitreous triamcinolone (4 mg) + prompt laser. The latter 2 groups could initiate ranibizumab as early as 74 weeks from baseline, for persistent DME with vision impairment. The main outcome measures were visual acuity, optical coherence central subfield thickness, and number of injections through 5 years. RESULTS At 5 years mean (± standard deviation) change in Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study visual acuity letter scores from baseline in the ranibizumab + deferred laser (N = 111), ranibizumab + prompt laser (N = 124), laser/very deferred ranibizumab (N = 198), and triamcinolone + laser/very deferred ranibizumab (N = 125) groups were 10 ± 13, 8 ± 13, 5 ± 14, and 7 ± 14, respectively. The difference (95% confidence interval) in mean change between ranibizumab + deferred laser and laser/very deferred ranibizumab and triamcinolone + laser/very deferred ranibizumab was 4.4 (1.2-7.6, P = .001) and 2.8 (-0.9 to 6.5, P = .067), respectively, at 5 years. CONCLUSIONS Recognizing limitations of follow-up available at 5 years, eyes receiving initial ranibizumab therapy for center-involving DME likely have better long-term vision improvements than eyes managed with laser or triamcinolone + laser followed by very deferred ranibizumab for persistent thickening and vision impairment.
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Wells JA, Glassman AR, Ayala AR, Jampol LM, Bressler NM, Bressler SB, Brucker AJ, Ferris FL, Hampton GR, Jhaveri C, Melia M, Beck RW. Aflibercept, Bevacizumab, or Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema: Two-Year Results from a Comparative Effectiveness Randomized Clinical Trial. Ophthalmology 2016; 123:1351-9. [PMID: 26935357 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 616] [Impact Index Per Article: 77.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2016] [Revised: 02/05/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To provide 2-year results comparing anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents for center-involved diabetic macular edema (DME) using a standardized follow-up and retreatment regimen. DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS Six hundred sixty participants with visual acuity (VA) impairment from DME. METHODS Randomization to 2.0-mg aflibercept, 1.25-mg repackaged (compounded) bevacizumab, or 0.3-mg ranibizumab intravitreous injections performed up to monthly using a protocol-specific follow-up and retreatment regimen. Focal/grid laser photocoagulation was added after 6 months if DME persisted. Visits occurred every 4 weeks during year 1 and were extended up to every 4 months thereafter when VA and macular thickness were stable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Change in VA, adverse events, and retreatment frequency. RESULTS Median numbers of injections were 5, 6, and 6 in year 2 and 15, 16, and 15 over 2 years in the aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab groups, respectively (global P = 0.08). Focal/grid laser photocoagulation was administered in 41%, 64%, and 52%, respectively (aflibercept vs. bevacizumab, P < 0.001; aflibercept vs. ranibizumab, P = 0.04; bevacizumab vs. ranibizumab, P = 0.01). At 2 years, mean VA improved by 12.8, 10.0, and 12.3 letters, respectively. Treatment group differences varied by baseline VA (P = 0.02 for interaction). With worse baseline VA (20/50 to 20/320), mean improvement was 18.1, 13.3, and 16.1 letters, respectively (aflibercept vs. bevacizumab, P = 0.02; aflibercept vs. ranibizumab, P = 0.18; ranibizumab vs. bevacizumab, P = 0.18). With better baseline VA (20/32 to 20/40), mean improvement was 7.8, 6.8, and 8.6 letters, respectively (P > 0.10, for pairwise comparisons). Anti-Platelet Trialists' Collaboration (APTC) events occurred in 5% with aflibercept, 8% with bevacizumab, and 12% with ranibizumab (global P = 0.047; aflibercept vs. bevacizumab, P = 0.34; aflibercept vs. ranibizumab, P = 0.047; ranibizumab vs. bevacizumab, P = 0.20; global P = 0.09 adjusted for potential confounders). CONCLUSIONS All 3 anti-VEGF groups showed VA improvement from baseline to 2 years with a decreased number of injections in year 2. Visual acuity outcomes were similar for eyes with better baseline VA. Among eyes with worse baseline VA, aflibercept had superior 2-year VA outcomes compared with bevacizumab, but superiority of aflibercept over ranibizumab, noted at 1 year, was no longer identified. Higher APTC event rates with ranibizumab over 2 years warrants continued evaluation in future trials.
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Munk MR, Jampol LM, Simader C, Huf W, Mittermüller TJ, Jaffe GJ, Schmidt-Erfurth U. Differentiation of Diabetic Macular Edema From Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema by Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2016; 56:6724-33. [PMID: 26567783 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.15-17042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To differentiate diabetic macular edema (DME) from pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) based solely on spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). METHODS This cross-sectional study included 134 participants: 49 with PCME, 60 with DME, and 25 with diabetic retinopathy (DR) and ME after cataract surgery. First, two unmasked experts classified the 25 DR patients after cataract surgery as either DME, PCME, or mixed-pattern based on SD-OCT and color-fundus photography. Then all 134 patients were divided into two datasets and graded by two masked readers according to a standardized reading-protocol. Accuracy of the masked readers to differentiate the diseases based on SD-OCT parameters was tested. Parallel to the masked readers, a computer-based algorithm was established using support vector machine (SVM) classifiers to automatically differentiate disease entities. RESULTS The masked readers assigned 92.5% SD-OCT images to the correct clinical diagnose. The classifier-accuracy trained and tested on dataset 1 was 95.8%. The classifier-accuracy trained on dataset 1 and tested on dataset 2 to differentiate PCME from DME was 90.2%. The classifier-accuracy trained and tested on dataset 2 to differentiate all three diseases was 85.5%. In particular, higher central-retinal thickness/retinal-volume ratio, absence of an epiretinal-membrane, and solely inner nuclear layer (INL)-cysts indicated PCME, whereas higher outer nuclear layer (ONL)/INL ratio, the absence of subretinal fluid, presence of hard exudates, microaneurysms, and ganglion cell layer and/or retinal nerve fiber layer cysts strongly favored DME in this model. CONCLUSIONS Based on the evaluation of SD-OCT, PCME can be differentiated from DME by masked reader evaluation, and by automated analysis, even in DR patients with ME after cataract surgery. The automated classifier may help to independently differentiate these two disease entities and is made publicly available.
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Scarinci F, Sheyman AT, Jampol LM. CENTRAL VISUAL PHENOMENA AS CLUES TO VITREOMACULAR TRACTION IN PATIENTS WITH NORMAL FUNDUS OCULI. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2015; 10:361-3. [PMID: 26674273 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000000263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To report two cases where the primary visual complaints were central visual phenomena, with normal fundus biomicroscopy. METHODS History and clinical examination, fundus autofluorescence, and spectral domain-optical coherence tomography. RESULTS The authors report 2 patients, a 66-year-old woman and a 77-year-old woman, who complained of a central visual disturbance in one eye. Best-corrected visual acuity was normal. Ophthalmoscopy in the first case was unremarkable and showed minimal retinal pigment epithelial mottling in Case 2. Spectral domain-optical coherence tomography revealed vitreomacular traction with foveal distortion in both eyes, associated with small cysts in the inner retinal layers and in one patient disruption of photoreceptors. CONCLUSION Central visual phenomena are important clues for central vitreomacular traction, even in the presence of a normal fundus examination. The authors highlight the importance of performing spectral domain-optical coherence tomography evaluation in this setting before considering neurologic or systemic causes.
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Jampol LM, Glassman AR, Bressler NM. Comparative Effectiveness Trial for Diabetic Macular Edema: Three Comparisons for the Price of 1 Study From the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network. JAMA Ophthalmol 2015; 133:983-4. [PMID: 26087135 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.1880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Scarinci F, Jampol LM, Linsenmeier RA, Fawzi AA. Association of Diabetic Macular Nonperfusion With Outer Retinal Disruption on Optical Coherence Tomography. JAMA Ophthalmol 2015; 133:1036-44. [PMID: 26158562 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.2183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE Diabetic macular nonperfusion leads to decreased perifoveal capillary blood flow, which in turn causes chronic ischemia of the retinal tissue. Using point-to-point correlation between spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and nonperfusion on fluorescein angiography, we observed that retinal capillary nonperfusion is associated with photoreceptor compromise on OCT. This study highlights a new concept of a possible contribution of the retinal deep capillary plexus to photoreceptor compromise in diabetic retinopathy in the absence of diabetic macular edema. OBJECTIVE To report outer retinal structural changes associated with enlargement of the foveal avascular zone and/or capillary nonperfusion in the macular area of diabetic patients. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Retrospective observational cross-sectional study in 9 patients who were diagnosed as having diabetic retinopathy without diabetic macular edema and underwent fluorescein angiography and SD-OCT for diabetic retinopathy from July 8, 2014, to December 1, 2014, at a tertiary academic referral center. This analysis was conducted between December 2, 2014, and January 31, 2015. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Outer retinal changes on SD-OCT in areas of macular ischemia. RESULTS The study included 13 eyes of 9 diabetic patients (4 men and 5 women aged 34-58 years) with a mean duration of diabetes mellitus of 14.5 years. Nine eyes showed outer retinal disruption revealed by SD-OCT that colocalized to areas of enlargement of the foveal avascular zone and macular capillary nonperfusion. Four fellow eyes with normal foveal avascular zones did not show any retinal changes on SD-OCT. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Macular ischemia in diabetic patients can be associated with photoreceptor compromise. The presence of disruption of the photoreceptors on OCT in diabetic patients can be a manifestation of underlying capillary nonperfusion in eyes without diabetic macular edema. Ischemia at the deep capillary plexus may play an important role in these outer retinal changes.
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Hazlewood RJ, Roos BR, Solivan-Timpe F, Honkanen RA, Jampol LM, Gieser SC, Meyer KJ, Mullins RF, Kuehn MH, Scheetz TE, Kwon YH, Alward WLM, Stone EM, Fingert JH. Heterozygous triplication of upstream regulatory sequences leads to dysregulation of matrix metalloproteinase 19 in patients with cavitary optic disc anomaly. Hum Mutat 2015; 36:369-78. [PMID: 25581579 DOI: 10.1002/humu.22754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2014] [Accepted: 12/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Patients with a congenital optic nerve disease, cavitary optic disc anomaly (CODA), are born with profound excavation of the optic nerve resembling glaucoma. We previously mapped the gene that causes autosomal-dominant CODA in a large pedigree to a chromosome 12q locus. Using comparative genomic hybridization and quantitative PCR analysis of this pedigree, we report identifying a 6-Kbp heterozygous triplication upstream of the matrix metalloproteinase 19 (MMP19) gene, present in all 17 affected family members and no normal members. Moreover, the triplication was not detected in 78 control subjects or in the Database of Genomic Variants. We further detected the same 6-Kbp triplication in one of 24 unrelated CODA patients and in none of 172 glaucoma patients. Analysis with a Luciferase assay showed that the 6-Kbp sequence has transcription enhancer activity. A 773-bp fragment of the 6-Kbp DNA segment increased downstream gene expression eightfold, suggesting that triplication of this sequence may lead to dysregulation of the downstream gene, MMP19, in CODA patients. Lastly, immunohistochemical analysis of human donor eyes revealed strong expression of MMP19 in optic nerve head. These data strongly suggest that triplication of an enhancer may lead to overexpression of MMP19 in the optic nerve that causes CODA.
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Gross JG, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Inusah S, Aiello LP, Antoszyk AN, Baker CW, Berger BB, Bressler NM, Browning D, Elman MJ, Ferris FL, Friedman SM, Marcus DM, Melia M, Stockdale CR, Sun JK, Beck RW. Panretinal Photocoagulation vs Intravitreous Ranibizumab for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA 2015; 314:2137-2146. [PMID: 26565927 PMCID: PMC5567801 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2015.15217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 492] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) is the standard treatment for reducing severe visual loss from proliferative diabetic retinopathy. However, PRP can damage the retina, resulting in peripheral vision loss or worsening diabetic macular edema (DME). OBJECTIVE To evaluate the noninferiority of intravitreous ranibizumab compared with PRP for visual acuity outcomes in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Randomized clinical trial conducted at 55 US sites among 305 adults with proliferative diabetic retinopathy enrolled between February and December 2012 (mean age, 52 years; 44% female; 52% white). Both eyes were enrolled for 89 participants (1 eye to each study group), with a total of 394 study eyes. The final 2-year visit was completed in January 2015. INTERVENTIONS Individual eyes were randomly assigned to receive PRP treatment, completed in 1 to 3 visits (n = 203 eyes), or ranibizumab, 0.5 mg, by intravitreous injection at baseline and as frequently as every 4 weeks based on a structured re-treatment protocol (n = 191 eyes). Eyes in both treatment groups could receive ranibizumab for DME. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was mean visual acuity change at 2 years (5-letter noninferiority margin; intention-to-treat analysis). Secondary outcomes included visual acuity area under the curve, peripheral visual field loss, vitrectomy, DME development, and retinal neovascularization. RESULTS Mean visual acuity letter improvement at 2 years was +2.8 in the ranibizumab group vs +0.2 in the PRP group (difference, +2.2; 95% CI, -0.5 to +5.0; P < .001 for noninferiority). The mean treatment group difference in visual acuity area under the curve over 2 years was +4.2 (95% CI, +3.0 to +5.4; P < .001). Mean peripheral visual field sensitivity loss was worse (-23 dB vs -422 dB; difference, 372 dB; 95% CI, 213-531 dB; P < .001), vitrectomy was more frequent (15% vs 4%; difference, 9%; 95% CI, 4%-15%; P < .001), and DME development was more frequent (28% vs 9%; difference, 19%; 95% CI, 10%-28%; P < .001) in the PRP group vs the ranibizumab group, respectively. Eyes without active or regressed neovascularization at 2 years were not significantly different (35% in the ranibizumab group vs 30% in the PRP group; difference, 3%; 95% CI, -7% to 12%; P = .58). One eye in the ranibizumab group developed endophthalmitis. No significant differences between groups in rates of major cardiovascular events were identified. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Among eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, treatment with ranibizumab resulted in visual acuity that was noninferior to (not worse than) PRP treatment at 2 years. Although longer-term follow-up is needed, ranibizumab may be a reasonable treatment alternative, at least through 2 years, for patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT01489189.
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Aiello LP, Ayala AR, Antoszyk AN, Arnold-Bush B, Baker C, Bressler NM, Elman MJ, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Melia M, Nielsen J, Wolpert HA. Assessing the Effect of Personalized Diabetes Risk Assessments During Ophthalmologic Visits on Glycemic Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Ophthalmol 2015; 133:888-96. [PMID: 25996273 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.1312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Optimization of glycemic control is critical to reduce the number of diabetes mellitus-related complications, but long-term success is challenging. Although vision loss is among the greatest fears of individuals with diabetes, comprehensive personalized diabetes education and risk assessments are not consistently used in ophthalmologic settings. OBJECTIVE To determine whether the point-of-care measurement of hemoglobin A(1c) (HbA(1c)) and personalized diabetes risk assessments performed during retinal ophthalmologic visits improve glycemic control as assessed by HbA(1c) level. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS Ophthalmologist office-based randomized, multicenter clinical trial in which investigators from 42 sites were randomly assigned to provide either a study-prescribed augmented diabetes assessment and education or the usual care. Adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes enrolled into 2 cohorts: those with a more-frequent-than-annual follow-up (502 control participants and 488 intervention participants) and those with an annual follow-up (368 control participants and 388 intervention participants). Enrollment was from April 2011 through January 2013. INTERVENTIONS Point-of-care measurements of HbA1c, blood pressure, and retinopathy severity; an individualized estimate of the risk of retinopathy progression derived from the findings from ophthalmologic visits; structured comparison and review of past and current clinical findings; and structured education with immediate assessment and feedback regarding participant's understanding. These interventions were performed at enrollment and at routine ophthalmic follow-up visits scheduled at least 12 weeks apart. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Mean change in HbA(1c) level from baseline to 1-year follow-up. Secondary outcomes included body mass index, blood pressure, and responses to diabetes self-management practices and attitudes surveys. RESULTS In the cohort with more-frequent-than-annual follow-ups, the mean (SD) change in HbA(1c) level at 1 year was -0.1% (1.5%) in the control group and -0.3% (1.4%) in the intervention group (adjusted mean difference, -0.09% [95% CI, -0.29% to 0.12%]; P = .35). In the cohort with annual follow-ups, the mean (SD) change in HbA(1c) level was 0.0% (1.1%) in the control group and -0.1% (1.6%) in the intervention group (mean difference, -0.05% [95% CI, -0.27% to 0.18%]; P = .63). Results were similar for all secondary outcomes. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Long-term optimization of glycemic control is not achieved by a majority of individuals with diabetes. The addition of personalized education and risk assessment during retinal ophthalmologic visits did not result in a reduction in HbA(1c) level compared with usual care over 1 year. These data suggest that optimizing glycemic control remains a substantive challenge requiring interventional paradigms other than those examined in our study. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier:NCT01323348.
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Munk MR, Jampol LM, Cunha Souza E, de Andrade GC, Esmaili DD, Sarraf D, Fawzi AA. New associations of classic acute macular neuroretinopathy. Br J Ophthalmol 2015; 100:389-94. [PMID: 26294104 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2015-306845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2015] [Accepted: 07/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe novel underlying associations of classic acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN). METHODS Multimodal imaging case series evaluating patients with classic AMN lesions and previously unreported underlying aetiologies. RESULTS Six patients were included (five women, one man, mean age 30±7 years). Mean distance best corrected visual acuity at initial presentation was 0.21±0.3 logMAR (mean Snellen acuity: 20/30, range 20/15-20/100) and at last follow-up visit 0.09±0.17 logMAR (Snellen acuity: 20/20, range 20/15-20/60). All cases but one had bilateral lesions and showed typical parafoveal hyporeflective lesions on infrared imaging, which corresponded to the hyper-reflectivity in the Henle's layer with attenuation of the external limiting membrane, the ellipsoid zone and interdigitation zone. Underlying diseases included thrombocytopenia and anaemia associated with dengue fever, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, chronic kidney disease and ulcerative colitis, while Valsalva-like manoeuvre was found to be a potential trigger. Other novel associations included the use of lisdexamphetamine. CONCLUSIONS Classic AMN may be associated with leukaemia, dengue fever, ulcerative colitis and chronic kidney disease, probably as a result of chorioretinal hypoxia in the setting of thrombocytopenia and anaemia. Adrenergic agonists such as lisdexamphetamine may also contribute to the manifestation of AMN.
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Bressler SB, Almukhtar T, Bhorade A, Bressler NM, Glassman AR, Huang SS, Jampol LM, Kim JE, Melia M. Repeated intravitreous ranibizumab injections for diabetic macular edema and the risk of sustained elevation of intraocular pressure or the need for ocular hypotensive treatment. JAMA Ophthalmol 2015; 133:589-97. [PMID: 25719991 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2015.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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IMPORTANCE For the management of retinal disease, the use of intravitreous injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor has increased. Recent reports have suggested that this therapy may cause sustained elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) and may potentially increase the risk of glaucoma for patients with retinal disease. OBJECTIVE To assess the risk of sustained IOP elevation or the need for IOP-lowering treatments for eyes with diabetic macular edema following repeated intravitreous injections of ranibizumab. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS An exploratory analysis was conducted within a Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network randomized clinical trial. Study enrollment dates were from March 20, 2007, to December 17, 2008. Of 582 eyes (of 486 participants) with center-involved diabetic macular edema and no preexisting open-angle glaucoma, 260 were randomly assigned to receive a sham injection plus focal/grid laser treatment, and 322 were randomly assigned to receive ranibizumab plus deferred or prompt focal/grid laser treatment. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The cumulative probability of sustained IOP elevation, defined as IOP of at least 22 mm Hg and an increase of at least 6 mm Hg from baseline at 2 consecutive visits, or the initiation or augmentation of ocular hypotensive therapy, through 3 years of follow-up. RESULTS The mean (SD) baseline IOP in both treatment groups was 16 (3) mm Hg (range, 5-24 mm Hg). The cumulative probability of sustained IOP elevation or of initiation or augmentation of ocular hypotensive therapy by 3 years, after repeated ranibizumab injections, was 9.5% for the participants who received ranibizumab plus prompt or deferred focal/grid laser treatment vs 3.4% for the participants who received a sham injection plus focal/grid laser treatment (difference, 6.1% [99% CI, -0.2% to 12.3%]; hazard ratio, 2.9 [99% CI, 1.0-7.9]; P = .01). The distribution of IOP and the change in IOP from baseline at each visit through 3 years were similar in each group. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In eyes with center-involved diabetic macular edema and no prior open-angle glaucoma, repeated intravitreous injections of ranibizumab may increase the risk of sustained IOP elevation or the need for ocular hypotensive treatment. Clinicians should be aware of this risk and should consider this information when following up with patients who have received intravitreous injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor for the treatment of diabetic macular edema.
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Fawzi AA, Jampol LM. Prevention of Hydroxychloroquine-Related Retinal Toxic Effects—Reply. JAMA Ophthalmol 2015; 133:492-3. [DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.3257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Wells JA, Glassman AR, Ayala AR, Jampol LM, Aiello LP, Antoszyk AN, Arnold-Bush B, Baker CW, Bressler NM, Browning DJ, Elman MJ, Ferris FL, Friedman SM, Melia M, Pieramici DJ, Sun JK, Beck RW. Aflibercept, bevacizumab, or ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema. N Engl J Med 2015; 372:1193-203. [PMID: 25692915 PMCID: PMC4422053 DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1414264] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1037] [Impact Index Per Article: 115.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND The relative efficacy and safety of intravitreous aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab in the treatment of diabetic macular edema are unknown. METHODS At 89 clinical sites, we randomly assigned 660 adults (mean age, 61±10 years) with diabetic macular edema involving the macular center to receive intravitreous aflibercept at a dose of 2.0 mg (224 participants), bevacizumab at a dose of 1.25 mg (218 participants), or ranibizumab at a dose of 0.3 mg (218 participants). The study drugs were administered as often as every 4 weeks, according to a protocol-specified algorithm. The primary outcome was the mean change in visual acuity at 1 year. RESULTS From baseline to 1 year, the mean visual-acuity letter score (range, 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better visual acuity; a score of 85 is approximately 20/20) improved by 13.3 with aflibercept, by 9.7 with bevacizumab, and by 11.2 with ranibizumab. Although the improvement was greater with aflibercept than with the other two drugs (P<0.001 for aflibercept vs. bevacizumab and P=0.03 for aflibercept vs. ranibizumab), it was not clinically meaningful, because the difference was driven by the eyes with worse visual acuity at baseline (P<0.001 for interaction). When the initial visual-acuity letter score was 78 to 69 (equivalent to approximately 20/32 to 20/40) (51% of participants), the mean improvement was 8.0 with aflibercept, 7.5 with bevacizumab, and 8.3 with ranibizumab (P>0.50 for each pairwise comparison). When the initial letter score was less than 69 (approximately 20/50 or worse), the mean improvement was 18.9 with aflibercept, 11.8 with bevacizumab, and 14.2 with ranibizumab (P<0.001 for aflibercept vs. bevacizumab, P=0.003 for aflibercept vs. ranibizumab, and P=0.21 for ranibizumab vs. bevacizumab). There were no significant differences among the study groups in the rates of serious adverse events (P=0.40), hospitalization (P=0.51), death (P=0.72), or major cardiovascular events (P=0.56). CONCLUSIONS Intravitreous aflibercept, bevacizumab, or ranibizumab improved vision in eyes with center-involved diabetic macular edema, but the relative effect depended on baseline visual acuity. When the initial visual-acuity loss was mild, there were no apparent differences, on average, among study groups. At worse levels of initial visual acuity, aflibercept was more effective at improving vision. (Funded by the National Institutes of Health; ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01627249.).
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Munk MR, Shah R, Pappas F, Baddar D, Wong B, Jampol LM, Fawzi AA. Multimodal Imaging and Choroidal Volumetric Changes After Half-fluence PDT in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Curr Eye Res 2015; 41:97-106. [DOI: 10.3109/02713683.2014.1002047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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PURPOSE Acute annular outer retinopathy is a rare entity. There are only a few cases in the world's literature. Our study is the first to describe the spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in the acute presentation of this disease and to follow the disease in convalescence. METHODS This article is a descriptive case report. We used Spectralis OCT to image the transient intraretinal whitening that is initially seen in this disorder, and the OCT changes during follow-up. RESULTS Our article provides additional information about the natural history of this uncommon disease, and its varied presentation and prognosis. We were able to document the initial white line seen in the acute phase of the disease and correlate it anatomically by using OCT. We found hyperreflectivity in the outer nuclear layer and the Henle fiber layer along with marked atrophy of the outer retina within the white ring. We documented restoration of foveal photoreceptors, which corresponded with visual recovery. We also noted progressive atrophy in areas where the white ring was previously visible. CONCLUSION We describe a single case of acute annular outer retinopathy with the corresponding spectral domain OCT findings during the acute phase of the disease and during subsequent follow-up demonstrating progressive atrophy of the outer retina. This may shed insight into possible causation for this rare disease.
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Cohen LM, Munk MR, Goldstein DA, Jampol LM. Acute, posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy: a case of 11 recurrences over 15 years. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2015; 9:226-230. [PMID: 25741634 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000000145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To report the case of a patient with recurrent, acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the longest documented course with the greatest number of recurrences reported. METHODS Observational case report of one patient. A 27-year-old otherwise healthy male patient presented with recurrence of new scotomata over 15 years. Fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, fundus autofluorescence, and optical coherence tomography documented his clinical course. RESULTS Over the course of 15 years, the patient developed 11 symptomatic (5 imaging-documented) recurrences of acute, posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy affecting both eyes. Each episode manifested with new subjective scotomata and new lesions noted on imaging. Symptoms mostly resolved after each episode, and visual outcome remained excellent (20/20 in the right eye and 20/25 left eye at the last follow-up). CONCLUSION Although typically monophasic, acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy can rarely present with a recurrent course over a prolonged period of time and should be considered as a diagnosis in patients presenting with recurrent visual symptoms and new placoid lesions on imaging. In recurrent cases, visual recovery may still remain excellent.
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Munk MR, Simjanoski E, Fingert JH, Jampol LM. Enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography of congenital cavitary optic disc anomaly (CODA). Br J Ophthalmol 2014; 99:549-55. [PMID: 25359902 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-305722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AIM To report the finding of extension of the 4th hyper-reflective band and retinal tissue into the optic disc in patients with cavitary optic disc anomalies (CODAs). METHODS In this observational study, 10 patients (18 eyes) with sporadic or autosomal dominant CODA were evaluated with enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) and colour fundus images for the presence of 4th hyper-reflective band extension into the optic disc. RESULTS Of 10 CODA patients (18 eyes), five patients (8 eyes) showed a definite 4th hyper-reflective band (presumed retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)) extension into the optic disc. In these five patients (seven eyes), the inner retinal layers also extended with the 4th hyper-reflective band into the optic disc. Best corrected visual acuity ranged from 20/20 to 20/200. In three patients (four eyes), retinal splitting/schisis was present and in two patients (two eyes), the macula was involved. In all cases, the 4th hyper-reflective band extended far beyond the termination of the choroid into the optic disc. The RPE extension was found either temporally or nasally in areas of optic nerve head excavation, most often adjacent to peripapillary pigment. Compared with eyes without RPE extension, eyes with RPE extension were more myopic (mean dioptres -0.9±2.6 vs -8.8±5, p=0.043). CONCLUSIONS The RPE usually stops near the optic nerve border separated by a border tissue. With CODA, extension of this hyper-reflective band and retinal tissue into the disc is possible and best evaluable using EDI-OCT or analogous image modalities. Whether this is a finding specific for CODA, linked to specific gene loci or is also seen in patients with other optic disc abnormalities needs further evaluation.
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Elman MJ, Ayala A, Bressler NM, Browning D, Flaxel CJ, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Stone TW. Intravitreal Ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema with prompt versus deferred laser treatment: 5-year randomized trial results. Ophthalmology 2014; 122:375-81. [PMID: 25439614 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2014.08.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 241] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Revised: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report 5-year results from a previously reported trial evaluating intravitreal 0.5 mg ranibizumab with prompt versus deferred (for ≥24 weeks) focal/grid laser treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME). DESIGN Multicenter, randomized clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS Among participants from the trial with 3 years of follow-up who subsequently consented to a 2-year extension and survived through 5 years, 124 (97%) and 111 (92%) completed the 5-year visit in the prompt and deferred groups, respectively. METHODS Random assignment to ranibizumab every 4 weeks until no longer improving (with resumption if worsening) and prompt or deferred (≥24 weeks) focal/grid laser treatment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Best-corrected visual acuity at the 5-year visit. RESULTS The mean change in visual acuity letter score from baseline to the 5-year visit was +7.2 letters in the prompt laser group compared with +9.8 letters in the deferred laser group (mean difference, -2.6 letters; 95% confidence interval, -5.5 to +0.4 letters; P = 0.09). At the 5-year visit in the prompt versus deferred laser groups, there was vision loss of ≥10 letters in 9% versus 8%, an improvement of ≥10 letters in 46% versus 58%, and an improvement of ≥15 letters in 27% versus 38% of participants, respectively. From baseline to 5 years, 56% of participants in the deferred group did not receive laser. The median number of injections was 13 versus 17 in the prompt and deferral groups, including 54% and 45% receiving no injections during year 4 and 62% and 52% receiving no injections during year 5, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Five-year results suggest focal/grid laser treatment at the initiation of intravitreal ranibizumab is no better than deferring laser treatment for ≥24 weeks in eyes with DME involving the central macula with vision impairment. Although more than half of eyes in which laser treatment is deferred may avoid laser for at least 5 years, such eyes may require more injections to achieve these results when following this protocol. Most eyes treated with ranibizumab and either prompt or deferred laser maintain vision gains obtained by the first year through 5 years with little additional treatment after 3 years.
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Bhavsar AR, Torres K, Glassman AR, Jampol LM, Kinyoun JL. Evaluation of results 1 year following short-term use of ranibizumab for vitreous hemorrhage due to proliferative diabetic retinopathy. JAMA Ophthalmol 2014; 132:889-90. [PMID: 25010170 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Munk MR, Fernandes J, Mets M, Patel JD, Johnson ML, Jampol LM. Reversible nyctalopia and retinopathy in a patient with metastatic cancer treated with anti-heat shock protein 90 therapy. JAMA Ophthalmol 2014; 132:899-901. [PMID: 25010175 DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Munk MR, Mirza RG, Jampol LM. Imaging of a cilioretinal artery embolisation. Int J Mol Sci 2014; 15:15734-40. [PMID: 25192292 PMCID: PMC4200859 DOI: 10.3390/ijms150915734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Revised: 08/29/2014] [Accepted: 09/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Retinal artery occlusion can be the first indicator of a significant cardiovascular disorder and the need for treatment. We present the case of a 69-year-old man with a cilioretinal artery occlusion and retinal ischemia. Retinal imaging, in particular fundus autofluorescence, highlighted an intraluminal hyperautofluorescent lesion which led to the diagnosis of retinal emboli. Subsequently a severe, previously undiagnosed carotid occlusive disease was discovered. The patient underwent prompt endarterectomy.
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Mrejen S, Khan S, Gallego-Pinazo R, Jampol LM, Yannuzzi LA. Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy. JAMA Ophthalmol 2014; 132:1089-98. [DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.1683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Jampol LM, Kraff M. Melvin L. Rubin, MD (1932-2014). JAMA Ophthalmol 2014; 132:788. [DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2014.1362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Gendy MG, Fawzi AA, Wendel RT, Pieramici DJ, Miller JA, Jampol LM. Multimodal Imaging in Persistent Placoid Maculopathy. JAMA Ophthalmol 2014; 132:38-49. [DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2013.6310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Mititelu M, Wong BJ, Brenner M, Bryar PJ, Jampol LM, Fawzi AA. Progression of Hydroxychloroquine Toxic Effects After Drug Therapy Cessation. JAMA Ophthalmol 2013; 131:1187-97. [DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2013.4244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Punjabi OS, Huang J, Rodriguez L, Lyon AT, Jampol LM, Mirza RG. Imaging characteristics of neovascular pigment epithelial detachments and their response to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy. Br J Ophthalmol 2013; 97:1024-31. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2013-303155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zarbin MA, Jampol LM, Jager RD, Reder AT, Francis G, Collins W, Tang D, Zhang X. Ophthalmic evaluations in clinical studies of fingolimod (FTY720) in multiple sclerosis. Ophthalmology 2013; 120:1432-9. [PMID: 23531349 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2012.12.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2012] [Revised: 12/18/2012] [Accepted: 12/19/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To report outcomes of ophthalmic evaluations in clinical studies of patients receiving fingolimod (Gilenya; Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland) for multiple sclerosis (MS). DESIGN Analysis done on pooled safety data (N = 2615, all studies group) from 3 double-masked, randomized, parallel-group clinical trials (phase 2 core and extension >5 years, and phase 3 FREEDOMS and TRANSFORMS core and extension studies). PARTICIPANTS Patients aged 18 to 55 years (18-60 years in phase 2 study) diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS were included. Patients with diabetes mellitus or macular edema (ME) at screening were excluded. INTERVENTION Participants received fingolimod (0.5/1.25 mg), placebo, or interferon beta for the respective study durations. Ophthalmic examination included detailed eye history (at screening), visual acuity (VA) assessment, dilated ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and fluorescein angiography (FA). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Extensive ophthalmic monitoring was performed for all patients. While being studied, patients with abnormal findings on dilated ophthalmoscopy and OCT compatible with ME were further studied by FA. All locally diagnosed ME cases were centrally reviewed by the retina specialist (M.A.Z.) on the Data and Safety Monitoring Board. RESULTS Among 2615 patients assessed, 19 confirmed ME cases were observed in fingolimod-treated groups (0.5 mg: n = 4, 0.3%; 1.25 mg: n = 15, 1.2%). Most patients (n = 13, 68%) presented with blurred vision, decreased VA, or eye pain. Macular edema was diagnosed within 3 to 4 months of treatment initiation in most cases (n = 13, 68%); 2 patients had late onset (>12 months) ME. Of the 19 patients with ME, 5 (26%), all treated with fingolimod 1.25 mg, had a history of uveitis compared with 26 (1%) in the all studies group. In most cases (n = 16, 84%), ME resolved after discontinuing the study drug. Eleven patients required topical anti-inflammatory medications. No patient had further vision deterioration. CONCLUSIONS Fingolimod 0.5 mg is associated with a low incidence of ME in MS studies. Patients with a history of uveitis may be at an increased risk of developing ME. An ophthalmic examination before initiating fingolimod therapy and regular follow-up eye examinations during fingolimod therapy are recommended.
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Abràmoff M, Abrams GW, Agarwal A, Ai E, Aiello LM, Aiello LP, Albert DM, Aschbrenner MW, Ávila M, Aylward GW, Bedell M, Belfort R, Bennett J, Bergstrom C, Besirli CG, Bhende PS, Binder S, Bird AC, Blodi BA, Blumenkranz MS, Boldt HC, Bornfeld N, Bottoni F, Boulton ME, Bowne SJ, Brantley MA, Bressler NM, Bressler SB, Bringmann A, Brinton DA, Brown GC, Brown JC, Brunner S, Bush RA, Cao D, Capone A, Carruthers D, Cavallerano JD, Chakravarthy U, Chan CC, Chan W, Charles S, Charteris DG, Chen DF, Chen J, Chen Y, Cheung CYL, Chew EY, Chiang A, Chiang MF, Constable IJ, Coscas G, Cruess AF, Cunningham ET, Curcio CA, Daiger SP, Damato BE, Davis JL, Davis MD, Day S, De Potter P, de Smet MD, Denniston AK, Dhaliwal RS, Ding X, Do DV, Dou G, Dunn WA, Ehlers JP, Engelbert M, Faia LJ, Falsini B, Fawzi AA, Fekrat S, Feldon SE, Fernandes RAB, Ferreyra HA, Ferrington DA, Ferris FL, Finger PT, Fisher SK, Fishman GA, Fleckenstein M, Flynn HW, Fok AC, Foulds WS, Freeman WR, Freton A, Friedlander M, Frishman LJ, Fu AD, Garcia Filho CADA, Garcia-Valenzuela E, Gaudric A, Gayed M, Genead MA, Gerding H, Giani A, Goldberg MF, Gombos DS, Gopal L, Gordon C, Goto H, Gragoudas ES, Grant MB, Green WR, Gregg RG, Gregor Z, Gregori G, Gregory-Evans K, Grob S, Groenewald C, Grossniklaus HE, Grover S, Gullapalli VK, Gupta A, Guthoff RF, Hahn P, Haller JA, Harbour JW, Haritoglou C, Hartnett ME, Hawkins BS, He S, Herwig MC, Heussen FM, Hinton DR, Holz FG, Houston SK, Hui YN, Humayun MS, Ikuno Y, Isaac D, Ishibashi T, Jabs DA, Jaffe GJ, Jampol LM, Joffe L, Johnson M, Johnson MW, Johnson RN, Joussen AM, Julian K, Jumper JM, Kaiser PK, Kampik A, Katamay R, Kay CN, Keane PA, Kenney MC, Khaderi KR, Khodair MA, Kim IK, Kim TW, Kirchhof B, Klein BE, Klein R, Konstantinidis L, Kozak I, Kuppermann BD, Labriola LT, Lai TY, Lam DS, Lam LA, Landers MB, Lane AM, Lavik EB, Leary JF, Lee SY, Lee TC, Leung LSB, Lewis DA, Lewis GP, Leys A, Li X, Liakopoulos S, Lin CP, Lin P, Liu DT, London NJ, Lujan BJ, Luo Y, Lutty GA, MacLaren R, Madreperla S, Maguire AM, Mainster MA, Mansfield NC, Markoe AM, Marmor MF, Martin DF, Massey SC, McCall MA, McCannel TA, McCutchan JA, McDonald HR, Mehta MP, Meier P, Merbs S, Meredith TA, Meyer CH, Mieler WF, Miller JW, Mirza RG, Mitter SK, Mittra RA, Miyake Y, Montemagno C, Moshiri A, Mruthyunjaya P, Muccioli C, Mullins RF, Murata T, Murphree AL, Murphy RP, Murray PI, Murray TG, Nagpal M, Namperumalsamy P, Nanda SK, Nguyen QD, Nussenblatt RB, Oh KT, Ohji M, Ohno-Matsui K, Palanker D, Patel PS, Pavlick AC, Peereboom DM, Pennesi ME, Pepose JS, Perry JD, Puliafito CA, Quiram PA, Raman R, Ramchandran RS, Rao HV, Rao NA, Rao PK, Rathinam SR, Recchia FM, Redmond KJ, Reh TA, Reichenbach A, Ritch R, Rosenfeld PJ, Rubin GS, Ruiz-Garcia H, Ryan SJ, Sadda SR, Sadun AA, Sakamoto T, Sampath AP, Schachat AP, Schmitz-Valckenberg S, Schwartz SG, Scott AW, Sebag J, Seddon JM, Sen HN, Sepah YJ, Sharma S, Sharma T, Sheu SJ, Shields CL, Shields JA, Shinoda K, Shukla D, Sieving PA, Silva PA, Silveira C, Singh AD, Smith SB, Smith WM, Sobrin L, Sodhi A, Sohn EH, Soubrane G, Spielberg L, Srivastava SK, Stachs O, Staurenghi G, Sternberg P, Stone EM, Sugino IK, Sullivan LS, Sullivan P, Sun JK, Sunness JS, Tadayoni R, Tang S, Terasaki H, Thomas MA, Thompson JT, Thumann G, Toth CA, Trese MT, Tsai JH, Turell ME, Turner PL, Udar N, Ulrich JN, Van Gelder RN, van Meurs JC, Vasconcelos-Santos DV, Vavvas DG, Vemulakonda GA, Wang H, Wang Y, Weiland JD, Weleber RG, Wharam MD, Wickham L, Wiedemann P, Wiley HE, Wilkinson C, Wilson DJ, Wolfensberger TJ, Wong D, Wong IY, Wong TY, Wu DM, Yandiev Y, Yang CH, Yang CM, Yannuzzi LA, Yasuda M, Yeh PT, Yehoshua Z, Yiu G, Yoon YH, Yu HG, Yuan A, Zarbin MA, Zhang JJ, Zhang K, Zhao M, Zhou P. Contributors. Retina 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-1-4557-0737-9.00159-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Riaz KM, Jampol LM, Mirza RG. Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging in Punctate Inner Choroidopathy with Blind Spot Enlargement. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2012; 20:460-3. [DOI: 10.3109/09273948.2012.723108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Afshar AR, Hariprasad SM, Jampol LM, Sheth VS. Use of intravitreous bevacizumab to treat macular edema in West Nile virus chorioretinitis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 130:396-8. [PMID: 22411674 DOI: 10.1001/archopthalmol.2011.1630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Menon N, Jampol LM. Occult maculopathy. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2012; 6:33-36. [PMID: 25390706 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0b013e3181fe92d1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To report a case of bilateral decrease in central vision with almost normal fundus examination. METHODS A 50-year-old white man with central visual loss followed since 2006 with detailed ophthalmologic examinations and ancillary tests, including autoimmune and antiretinal antibody analyses. RESULTS Virtually normal ophthalmoscopic examination, fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography, autofluorescence, red-free fundus pattern, and peripheral visual field testing. Abnormalities include reduced central macula thickness values (right and left eyes were 150 μm and 146 μm, respectively) on the spectral-domain optical coherent tomography (normal value, 200-250 μm) and decreased sensitivity of foveal eccentricities on multifocal electroretinogram. Antiretinal antibody tested positive for 27-kDa protein; and anti-optic nerve antibodies tested positive against 33-kDa, 35-kDa, and 46-kDa proteins. CONCLUSION A central visual deficit with a nearly normal clinical picture and no family history are indicative of poorly defined entity called occult maculopathy. The role of antiretinal antibodies is unclear.
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Mets RB, Golchet P, Adamus G, Anitori R, Wilson D, Shaw J, Jampol LM. Bilateral diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation with a positive ophthalmoscopic and visual response to plasmapheresis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 129:1235-8. [PMID: 21911680 DOI: 10.1001/archophthalmol.2011.277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Shah AM, Bressler NM, Jampol LM. Does laser still have a role in the management of retinal vascular and neovascular diseases? Am J Ophthalmol 2011; 152:332-339.e1. [PMID: 21742309 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2011.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2011] [Revised: 03/31/2011] [Accepted: 04/01/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To discuss the current role of laser therapies in the management of retinal vascular and neovascular diseases. DESIGN Perspective. METHODS Laser's role in the management of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and venous occlusive disease is discussed, with emphasis on comparing laser with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy and discussion of situations where these treatment methods can be complementary. RESULTS Thermal panretinal photocoagulation remains the usual practice for treatment of neovascularization in proliferative diabetic retinopathy and after venous occlusive events. Focal/grid laser still has a role for patients with macular edema resulting from diabetes or venous occlusion that is poorly responsive to anti-VEGF agents and in patients who are unable or unwilling to return for frequent injections. Focal/grid laser also is used as combination therapy with anti-VEGF agents for these indications. Focal laser can be used for extrafoveal choroidal neovascularization to avoid the treatment burden and risks of multiple injections. Photodynamic therapy may be beneficial in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy and idiopathic polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and as combination therapy with anti-VEGF agents in age-related macular degeneration. CONCLUSIONS Anti-VEGF agents are effective in preventing vision loss and improving vision in multiple diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, neovascular age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions. Despite a substantial decrease in its use for these conditions in recent years, laser therapies continue to serve important roles in our ability to combat retinal pathologic features and will remain a pivotal component of our practices for at least the next several years.
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Kim SJ, Flach AJ, Jampol LM. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in ophthalmology. Surv Ophthalmol 2010; 55:108-33. [PMID: 20159228 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2009.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 240] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2009] [Revised: 07/20/2009] [Accepted: 07/28/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are increasingly employed in ophthalmology to reduce miosis and inflammation, manage scleritis, and prevent and treat cystoid macular edema associated with cataract surgery. In addition, they may decrease postoperative pain and photophobia associated with refractive surgery and may reduce the itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. In recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved new topical NSAIDs, and previously approved NSAIDs have been reformulated. These additions and changes result in different pharmacokinetics and dosing intervals, which may offer therapeutic advantages. For example, therapeutic effects on diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration may now be achievable. We provide an updated review on NSAIDs and a summary of their current uses in ophthalmology with attention to potential future applications.
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Jampol LM, Packer S, Mills RP, Day SH, Lichter PR. A perspective on commercial relationships between ophthalmology and industry. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 127:1194-202. [PMID: 19752430 DOI: 10.1001/archophthalmol.2009.180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Relationships between physicians and industry including pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers are being closely scrutinized by the public and the media. These companies can contribute beneficially to patient outcomes by supporting research that improves eye care. However, ethical issues may arise that affect practicing ophthalmologists, researchers, academic faculty, and ophthalmologic organizations. These topics were discussed at a symposium sponsored by the American Ophthalmological Society in May 2008. After this meeting, the council of the society developed this perspective to clarify some of the issues at the interface of industry and ophthalmology. The perspective is intended to provide some guidance to physicians, researchers, and professional societies and to enhance further dialogue.
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Jampol LM. Reflections of a long-time chair of an academic ophthalmology department on stepping down. Am J Ophthalmol 2009; 148:330-1. [PMID: 19703608 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2009] [Revised: 05/22/2009] [Accepted: 05/26/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Pearlman RB, Golchet PR, Feldmann MG, Yannuzzi LA, Cooney MJ, Thorne JE, Folk JC, Ryan EH, Agarwal A, Barnes KC, Becker KG, Jampol LM. Increased prevalence of autoimmunity in patients with white spot syndromes and their family members. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 127:869-74. [PMID: 19597107 DOI: 10.1001/archophthalmol.2009.132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether there is an increased prevalence of systemic autoimmune diseases in both patients with white spot syndromes (WSS) and their family members. METHODS Patients with WSS at participating institutions were asked to complete a questionnaire reporting their own medical histories as well as any autoimmune diseases among their first- and second-degree relatives. RESULTS As of January 1, 2008, 114 questionnaires had been collected, providing medical histories of 114 patients with WSS and 1098 family members. The number of patients with WSS with self-reported systemic autoimmune diseases was 26 (23%). Of 1098 relatives, 106 (10%) had at least 1 autoimmune disease. Systemic autoimmunity was more prevalent in female relatives (13%) as compared with male relatives (6%). In addition, the prevalence of autoimmunity was significantly higher among first-degree relatives (13%) than second-degree relatives (8%). Patients who themselves had systemic autoimmune diseases showed a greater prevalence of systemic autoimmunity among their families as compared with the families of patients without systemic autoimmune diseases. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that there is an increased prevalence of systemic autoimmunity in both patients with WSS and their first- and second-degree relatives. This suggests that WSS occur in families with inherited immune dysregulation that predisposes to autoimmunity.
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Packer S, Jampol LM. An ethical view of the ranibizumab and bevacizumab controversy. ARCHIVES OF OPHTHALMOLOGY (CHICAGO, ILL. : 1960) 2008; 126:286-287. [PMID: 18268234 DOI: 10.1001/archophthalmol.2007.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Zhang G, Basti S, Jampol LM. Acquired trichomegaly and symptomatic external ocular changes in patients receiving epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: case reports and a review of literature. Cornea 2007; 26:858-60. [PMID: 17667622 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e318064584a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the external ocular changes in 2 patients receiving epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors. METHODS Retrospective observational case series. Two patients receiving epidermal growth factor inhibitors for metastatic non-small-cell lung carcinoma were followed clinically and with external photographs. RESULTS Findings included acneiform facial changes, telangiectasia of eyelid margins, meibomitis, tear film dysfunction, and unusual, hyperpigmented, tortuous eyelashes. CONCLUSIONS EGFR inhibitors used in the treatment of certain malignancies can lead to symptomatic adnexal and ocular surface changes. Ophthalmologists should be aware of these to appropriately manage them.
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Golchet PR, Jampol LM, Wilson D, Yannuzzi LA, Ober M, Stroh E. Persistent Placoid Maculopathy. Ophthalmology 2007; 114:1530-40. [PMID: 17678692 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.10.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2006] [Revised: 10/11/2006] [Accepted: 10/17/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe a previously unreported clinical entity superficially resembling macular serpiginous choroiditis but with a distinct presentation and clinical course. DESIGN Retrospective observational case series. PARTICIPANTS Six patients, 50 to 68 years old, exhibiting this entity who were seen at 5 different centers from 1984 to 2006. METHODS Review of medical records. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Best-corrected visual acuity (VA) and clinical and angiographic findings. RESULTS The lesions in our patients are similar to those of acute macular serpiginous choroiditis. Our patients had well-delineated whitish plaquelike lesions involving the macula and sparing the peripapillary areas of both eyes. In contrast to serpiginous choroiditis, VA remained good despite early involvement of the fovea until complications related to choroidal neovascularization or pigmentary mottling developed. Angiographic characteristics and the clinical course were also atypical. Fluorescein angiography revealed well-defined early hypofluorescent areas that partially filled in in the late phase. Indocyanine green angiography showed the hypofluorescence to be persistent. Unlike serpiginous choroiditis, the white macular lesions faded over a period of months to years, whereas the characteristic angiographic findings often persisted longer. Choroidal neovascularization developed in 11 of 12 eyes, with subsequent conversion to disciform macular scars in 9 of 12 eyes. Unlike serpiginous choroiditis, none of the eyes showed chorioretinal scar formation unless related to choroidal neovascularization. CONCLUSION Persistent placoid maculopathy has features resembling macular serpiginous choroiditis but differs in its clinical course and effect on VA. It appears to be a new entity. The majority of eyes develop choroidal neovascularization that results in loss of central vision.
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Samuel MA, Equi RA, Chang TS, Mieler W, Jampol LM, Hay D, Yannuzzi LA. Idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN): new observations and a proposed staging system. Ophthalmology 2007; 114:1526-1529.e1. [PMID: 17678691 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2006] [Revised: 11/09/2006] [Accepted: 11/09/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To review the clinical features, disease progression, and effects of treatment on idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN). DESIGN Retrospective interventional case series. PARTICIPANTS Ten patients with IRVAN originally reported in 1995 and 12 additional patients identified since the original series. INTERVENTION Patients in the series had testing that may have included fluorescein angiography, indocyanine green angiography, and systemic evaluation. Treatments included panretinal laser photocoagulation, cryotherapy, vitrectomy surgery, and injection of periocular or intravitreal steroids. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Initial visual acuity (VA), initial stage at diagnosis, clinical course, surgical intervention, final VA, and complications of disease. RESULTS A total of 44 eyes of 22 patients were studied; 9 eyes had reached stage 1 or 2 disease at last follow-up, 17 had reached stage 3, and 12 had reached stage 4 or 5. At the time of last follow-up, 14 eyes had maintained 20/20 vision, 15 had between 20/40 and 20/200 vision, and 9 had 20/300 vision or worse. Later stages of retinal ischemia are associated with worse VA. Thirty-two of 38 followed eyes were treated. Twenty-five were treated initially with panretinal laser photocoagulation. The clinical course of each eye after initiation of panretinal laser photocoagulation was evaluated with respect to the final VA and stage of ischemic retinopathy at the initiation of treatment. Panretinal laser photocoagulation was initiated in 3 eyes at stage 2, 16 at stage 3, 5 at stage 4, and 1 at stage 5. Seven eyes underwent grid laser retinal photocoagulation of the macula for macular edema. CONCLUSIONS Idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis is an isolated retinal vascular disease that can progress rapidly to severe vision loss due to ischemic sequelae despite treatment with panretinal laser photocoagulation. Based on our review of the largest cohort of IRVAN patients, early panretinal laser photocoagulation should be considered when angiographic evidence of widespread retinal nonperfusion is present, and before (or shortly after) the development of neovascularization. A functional staging system is proposed to improve treatment paradigms.
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