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Limoli C, Raja LD, Wagner SK, Ferraz D, Bolz M, Vujosevic S, Nucci P, Nicholson L, Keane PA, Khalid H, Huemer J. Exploring Patient Demographics and Presence of Retinal Vascular Disease in Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy. Am J Ophthalmol 2024; 260:182-189. [PMID: 38104758 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2023.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the sociodemographic profile, the association with retinal vascular diseases (RVD) and systemic comorbidities, and visual outcomes of patients with paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) in a large, ethnically diverse single-center cohort. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Electronic health record query for all patients presenting with PAMM at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, was completed. Detailed demographic, clinical, and systemic information were collected and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 78 eyes of 78 patients with confirmed PAMM were included in the study. Forty patients (51.3%) presented with no RVD, 20 patients (25.6%) with retinal vein occlusion (RVO), 16 patients (20.5%) with retinal artery occlusion (RAO), and 2 patients (2.6%) with concomitant RAO and RVO. Patients with PAMM+RAO were older than those with RVO (P = .02) and more likely to have a history of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) (P = .01), with a significantly worse presenting best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (20/50) compared to patients with RVO (P = .02) and no RVD (P < .001). Individuals with isolated PAMM had a significantly higher prevalence of previous MACE (P = .04) and sickle cell disease (SCD) (P = .04) compared to those with RVO. At the last follow-up, 64 patients (85.3%) had a good BCVA (>20/32). CONCLUSIONS The significant association of PAMM with RVD supports the hypothesis of an ischemic etiology. Individuals with isolated PAMM had a higher prevalence of MACE and SCD. Thus, it is important to prompt immediate referral for a comprehensive systemic evaluation. Across the whole cohort, PAMM was associated with good BCVA improvement during follow-up, indicating a good visual prognosis.
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- Celeste Limoli
- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom; Ophthalmology, Università degli Studi di Milano (C.L.), Milano, Lombardia, Italy
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- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom
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- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom; Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London (S.K.W., P.A.K., H.K.), London, United Kingdom; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (S.K.W., P.A.K.), London, United Kingdom
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- IDOR-d'Or Institute for Research and Education (D.F.), Rede d'Or, Sao Paolo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University (M.B., J.H.), Linz, Austria
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- Eye Clinic, IRCCS MultiMedica (S.V.), Lombardia, Italy;; Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano (S.V., P.N.), Milano, Lombardia, Italy
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- Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università degli Studi di Milano (S.V., P.N.), Milano, Lombardia, Italy
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- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom
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- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom; Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London (S.K.W., P.A.K., H.K.), London, United Kingdom; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (S.K.W., P.A.K.), London, United Kingdom
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- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom; Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London (S.K.W., P.A.K., H.K.), London, United Kingdom; Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University (H.K.), Tanta, Al Gharbiya, Egypt
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- From the Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (C.L., L.D.R., S.K.W., L.N., P.A.K., H.K., J.H.), London, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Kepler University Hospital, Johannes Kepler University (M.B., J.H.), Linz, Austria.
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The role of near-infrared reflectance imaging in retinal disease: A systematic review. Surv Ophthalmol 2022; 68:313-331. [PMID: 36535488 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2022.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Near-infrared reflectance (NIR) retinal imaging aids in a better visualization of structures at the level of outer retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroid. It has multiple advantages, including easy acquisition in association with structural spectral domain optical coherence tomography, more comfort for patients, and enhanced contrast and spatial resolution. It helps in the diagnosis of chorioretinal diseases that present with minimal funduscopic findings and can be used to follow up many chorioretinal conditions. We describe the chorioretinal NIR imaging appearance and the clinical role of NIR imaging in ocular inflammatory disease, vascular and acquired disease, degenerative disease, tumors, associated systemic condition, toxic and traumatic disease, optic nerve head conditions, and physiological findings.
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Gulyesil FF, Dogan M, Sabaner MC, Gobeka HH, Demirbas H, Sap Kinar AK. Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy Revealing a Giant Aortic Aneurysm. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2022; 30:2000-2004. [PMID: 34124992 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1928238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND This report describes a case with paracentral acute middle maculopathy revealing a giant aortic aneurysm. CASE DESCRIPTION A 41-year-old man presented with unilaterally unexplained sudden vision loss in the left eye. Fundoscopy revealed a slightly pale r -26etinal reflex in the superior retinal hemifield. SDOCT revealed blurred boundaries between retinal segments and prominent edema in the middle retinal layers. OCTA revealed decreased vascular density in the deep capillary plexus. FA showed low arterial circulation mainly in the superior retinal hemifield. Humphrey VFT revealed an inferior altitudinal defect in the left eye, implying a related circulatory disturbance in the corresponding region.A thorough systemic work-up, including a cardiovascular etiological investigation, revealed giant aortic aneurysm in the ascending aorta, necessitating emergency surgery. CONCLUSION This report highlights the importance of a systemic etiological investigation in patients with PAMM to rule out any potential cardiovascular issues.
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- Furkan Fatih Gulyesil
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Agri İbrahim Cecen University, Agri, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Zhao H, Wu SN, Cheng Z, Xiao D, Shu HY, Ge QM, Tian T, Shao Y. Mean Tear-Film Lipid Layer Thickness and Video Display Terminal Time as Risk Factors for Abnormal Blinking in Children. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:785901. [PMID: 34938751 PMCID: PMC8687116 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.785901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective: To explore the risk factors for abnormal blinking in children and the role of the tear-film lipid layer thickness (LLT) as a function of duration of video display terminal (VDT) use in children. Methods: Children attending the Optometry Clinic of Xinhua Hospital affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University were recruited for the study between June 2019 and June 2020. Time spent viewing a VDT (VDTt) over the previous 6 months was recorded. Incomplete blinking (IB) and blinking rate were measured over a 10 s period using the Lipiview® interferometer (Tear Science, Morrisville, NC, USA), and participants were allocated into groups with normal blinking (NBG, blink rate < 20 blinks/min) and abnormal blinking (ABG, blink rate ≥ 20 blinks/min). T-test, chi-square test and Mann-Whitney U-test were used to compare the differences in tear film (TF) stability indexes and meibomian gland function indexes between the two groups. Binary logistic analysis was used to analyze the risk factors for abnormal blinking and protective factors related to children's use of VDT, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was also conducted. Results: A total of 167 children were included, with no statistically significant differences in age or sex between the two groups. According to the t-test, VDTt was significantly higher in ABG than NBG, while TF stability indices including tear break up time, LLT and the height of the tear meniscus, were significantly higher in NBG than ABG (P < 0.001). The results also showed better meibomian gland function in NBG than ABG (P < 0.05). Binary logistic analysis showed that VDTt is an important risk factor for abnormal blinking, and the average of LLT (AVG) was found to be an important protective factor for children using a VDT for long periods, with a cut-off value of 1.5 h and 57.5 nm, respectively. ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the curve value of VDTt and AVG was 0.833 and 0.969, respectively (P < 0.001). Conclusion: In children, VDTt is an important risk factor for abnormal blinking, and the AVG is an important protective factor for children using VDT for long periods.
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- Hui Zhao
- Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Ocular Disease Clinical Research Center, Nanchang, China.,Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute, Nanchang, China
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- Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Ocular Disease Clinical Research Center, Nanchang, China.,Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Ocular Disease Clinical Research Center, Nanchang, China.,Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute, Nanchang, China
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- Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Ocular Disease Clinical Research Center, Nanchang, China.,Department of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi Province Medical Imaging Research Institute, Nanchang, China
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Clinical Characteristics of Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy in Eyes with Retinal Vascular Occlusion Diseases in Chinese Patients. J Ophthalmol 2021; 2021:8867570. [PMID: 34239722 PMCID: PMC8235965 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8867570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 06/06/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Aim To investigate the incidence and clinical characteristics of paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) and its relationship with prominent middle limiting membrane (p-MLM) sign in eyes with retinal artery occlusion (RAO) or retinal vein occlusion (RVO) in a Chinese clinical setting. Methods In this retrospective observational study from January 2015 to May 2020, multimodal imaging data of 807 eyes including 555 consecutive patients with RVO or 252 consecutive patients with RAO were reviewed. All patients were scanned using the spectrum-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT), and some of them underwent color fundus photography, fundus fluorescence angiography, en face OCT, and OCT angiography. Results PAMM was detected in 49 eyes of 49 RAO patients and 29 eyes of 29 RVO patients. The mean ages at presentation were 64.49 ± 13.90 years and 54.00 ± 18.48 years in RAO and RVO patients (P=0.006), respectively. Eyes with RAO were more prone to develop PAMM (19.44% [49/252] vs. 5.23% [29/555]; P < 0.001). Of the 78 eyes with PAMM, 24 eyes (7 eyes with RVO and 17 eyes with RAO) were found with p-MLM sign. An interesting phenomenon that had been overlooked before was that the hyperreflective line of the p-MLM sign was usually continuous, regardless of the type of PAMM lesion. Conclusions This series is the largest to date to describe the clinical characteristics of PAMM and p-MLM sign in Chinese patients. The incidence of PAMM and p-MLM sign in patients with RAO was relatively higher than that in patients with RVO. These signs alone probably represent milder ischemia and prompt us to carry out a comprehensive and meticulous examination to prevent the further development of the disease. In addition, the hyperreflective line of the p-MLM sign was usually continuous, which could support the totally venous nature of the retinal deep capillary plexus to some extent.
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Lee AT, Chen WD, Lai CH. Difficulty in articulation following left progressive blurred vision. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:NP42-NP45. [PMID: 33843264 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211008037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To report a case of Paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) caused by severe internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis and discuss the correlation between PAMM and ICA stenosis. CASE DESCRIPTION A 67-year-old male patient presented with left acute blurred vision for 1 week. The best-corrected visual acuity of the left eye was 0.01. Funduscopic examination showed multiple grayish patches around the left macula. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) demonstrated train-track hyperreflective lesions over the inner nuclear layer of the left eye. Afterwards, he experienced sudden slurred speech with fair comprehension. Magnetic resonance imaging and angiography of the brain demonstrated left lacunar infarction with severe left ICA stenosis. After anticoagulant therapy, his dysarthria and left visual acuity were improved significantly. CONCLUSIONS To our knowledge, PAMM in coincidence with lacunar infarction induced by ICA stenosis is firstly described in the literature. PAMM could be a critical warning of ICA stenosis, and this case can alert ophthalmologists to survey ICA stenosis in patients with PAMM.
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- An-Ting Lee
- Department of Medical Education, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi.,College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan.,Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi
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- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan.,Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi.,Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Chiayi.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan
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