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Jo E, Kim SM, Kim JM, Han SY. Changes in ocular biometrics following cycloplegic refraction in strabismic and amblyopic children. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e38143. [PMID: 38758890 PMCID: PMC11098244 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000038143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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This study was aimed to analyze ocular biometric changes following cycloplegia in pediatric patients with strabismus and amblyopia. Cycloplegia is routinely used to measure refractive error accurately by paralyzing accommodation. However, effects on axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), keratometry (Km), and white-to-white distance (WTW) are not well studied in this population. This retrospective study examined 797 patients (1566 eyes) undergoing cycloplegic refraction at a Samsung Kangbuk hospital pediatric ophthalmology clinic from 2010 to 2023. Ocular biometry was measured before and after instilling 1% cyclopentolate and 0.5% phenylephrine/0.5% tropicamide. Patients were categorized by strabismus diagnosis, age, refractive error and amblyopia status. Differences in AL, ACD, Km, WTW, and refractive error pre- and post-cycloplegia were analyzed using paired t tests. ACD (3.44 ± 0.33 vs 3.58 ± 0.29 mm, P < .05) and WTW (12.09 ± 0.42 vs 12.30 ± 0.60 mm, P < .05) increased significantly after cycloplegia in all groups except other strabismus subgroup (Cs) in both parameters and youngest subgroup (G1) in ACD. Refractive error demonstrated a hyperopic shift from -0.48 ± 3.00 D to -0.06 ± 3.32 D (P < .05) in overall and a myopic shift from -6.97 ± 4.27 to -8.10 ± 2.26 in high myopia (HM). Also, AL and Km did not change significantly. In conclusion, cycloplegia impacts ocular biometrics in children with strabismus and amblyopia, significantly increasing ACD and WTW. Refractive error shifts hyperopically in esotropia subgroup (ET) and myopically in high myopia subgroup (HM), eldest subgroup (G3) relating more to anterior segment changes than AL/Km. Understanding cycloplegic effects on biometry is important for optimizing refractive correction in these patients.
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- Eunhui Jo
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Chen PJ, Hsia Y, Tsai TH, Su CC, Huang JY, Wang TH. Impact of atropine use for myopia control on intraocular pressure in children: A comprehensive review including postpupil dilation intraocular pressure changes. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2024; 14:179-189. [PMID: 39027062 PMCID: PMC11254001 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo-d-24-00026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
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Topical atropine has been widely used for controlling myopia progression in children, yet its long-term efficacy and safety, including potential intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation, are still being studied. The mydriasis and cyclopegia induced by atropine may reduce traction on the trabecular meshwork, together with pigment released into anterior chamber due to the friction between the iris and lens during pupil dilation, may obstruct and reduce the trabecular outflow. This review first explores postdilation IOP changes across different groups - healthy individuals, glaucoma patients, and children. The response to pupil dilation varies widely, with IOP potentially increasing or decreasing. Glaucoma patients, whether with open or closed-angle glaucoma, may experience more significant IOP rises postdilation. The second section examines IOP effects in children using topical atropine for myopia, where most of the 25 reviewed studies showed nonsignificant IOP changes, although slight increases were observed in a few. In addition, no alterations in the retinal nerve fiber layer thickness were found. However, the research on children's IOP under topical atropine is constrained by small sample sizes, cross-sectional studies, brief follow-ups, and often lacks control groups or pretreatment IOP measurements. Given the extended atropine use for myopia and the significant individual variation in IOP response, we recommend routine IOP monitoring for children receiving topical atropine.
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- Pao-Ju Chen
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Beach KM, Hung LF, Lou L, Ostrin LA. Diurnal Variation and Effects of Dilation and Sedation on Intraocular Pressure in Infant Rhesus Monkeys. Curr Eye Res 2023; 48:289-296. [PMID: 36357337 PMCID: PMC10006333 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2022.2141782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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PURPOSE Intraocular pressure (IOP) is an important factor in numerous ocular conditions and research areas, including eye growth and myopia. In infant monkeys, IOP is typically measured under anesthesia. This study aimed to establish a method for awake IOP measurement in infant rhesus monkeys, determine diurnal variation, and assess the effects of dilation and sedation. METHODS Awake IOP (iCare TonoVet) was measured every 2 h from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm to assess potential diurnal variations in infant rhesus monkeys (age 3 weeks, n = 11). The following day, and every 2 weeks to age 15 weeks, IOP was measured under three conditions: (1) awake, (2) awake and dilated (tropicamide 0.5%), and (3) sedated (ketamine and acepromazine) and dilated. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to determine intersession repeatability, and repeated measures. ANOVA was used to determine effects of age and condition. RESULTS At age 3 weeks, mean (±SEM) awake IOP was 15.4 ± 0.6 and 15.2 ± 0.7 mmHg for right and left eyes, respectively (p=.59). The ICC between sessions was 0.63[-0.5 to 0.9], with a mean difference of 2.2 ± 0.3 mmHg. Diurnal IOP from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm showed no significant variation (p=.65). From 3 to 15 weeks of age, there was a significant effect of age (p=.01) and condition (p<.001). Across ages, IOP was 17.8 ± 0.7 mmHg while awake and undilated, 18.4 ± 0.2 mmHg awake and dilated, and 11.0 ± 0.3 mmHg after sedation and dilation. CONCLUSIONS Awake IOP measurement was feasible in young rhesus monkeys. No significant diurnal variations in IOP were observed between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm at age 3 weeks. In awake monkeys, IOP was slightly higher after mydriasis and considerably lower after sedation. Findings show that IOP under ketamine/acepromazine anesthesia is significantly different than awake IOP in young rhesus monkeys.
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- Krista M Beach
- University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX, United States
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- University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX, United States
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- University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX, United States
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- University of Houston College of Optometry, Houston, TX, United States
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Nissen K, Jørgensen JS, Nørregaard JC, Storr-Paulsen A, Bach-Holm D. The effect of orally administered glycerol on anterior chamber depth during cataract surgery in eyes with narrow anterior chambers. Acta Ophthalmol 2021; 99:156-159. [PMID: 32701172 DOI: 10.1111/aos.14543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Cataract surgery on eyes with shallow anterior chambers may be demanding. Glycerol intake prior to surgery has been a well-known method in an effort to increase anterior chamber depth. It is used since it is thought that glycerol as an osmotic agent causes the vitreous body to shrink, pulling back the iris and thereby deepening the anterior chamber - making the surgery easier. Our controlled clinical trial tests this hypothesis and investigates the effect of glycerol on anterior chamber depth (ACD), intraocular pressure (IOP), corneal thickness (CCT), pupil diameter change after viscodilation (PD), operating time and perioperative complications. METHODS We performed a controlled clinical trial. All patients underwent cataract surgery on both eyes with at least 7 days apart. Preoperatively the patient was given glycerol orally when the right eye was operated - when the left eye was operated, nothing was given. In this way, each patient was serving as its own control. Measurements of ACD, IOP and CCT were performed before and after glycerol intake, pupillary diameter was measured before and after viscoelastics during the operation, and operating time and surgical complications were noted. RESULTS The study included 22 patients with bilateral cataract and anterior chambers depth <2.5 mm. Glycerol caused the anterior chamber to increase by 0.022 mm (p < 0.05), and IOP was lowered by 5.1 mmHg compared to the control group (p < 0.05). However, exposure to glycerol showed no effect on CCT, pupillary dilation of viscoelastics, operating time or surgical complications. CONCLUSION Glycerol increases anterior chamber depth and lowers intraocular pressure significantly. These changes had no significant impact on operating time nor on the complication rate, suggesting that these changes are too subtle to have a clinical impact on the cataract procedure.
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- Kristoffer Nissen
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Private Practice, Køge, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Glostrup, Denmark
- Private Practice, Frederiksberg, Denmark
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Wong K, Lim CW, Malvankar-Mehta MS, Hutnik C. Effectiveness of topical cycloplegics as anterior segment analgesics: systematic review and meta-analysis. Can J Ophthalmol 2021; 56:256-267. [PMID: 33548176 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjo.2020.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Topical cycloplegic agents often are used in ophthalmology in the context of management of ocular inflammation. Preliminary searches of the literature provided little evidence to support their use in relieving pain or reducing inflammation. The goal of this study was to evaluate the current literature for any evidence regarding the effectiveness of cycloplegics for treatment of pain or inflammation in patients with anterior segment injury or inflammation through a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS Using multiple keywords relating to cycloplegics and inflammatory and infectious eye conditions, a search was conducted on multiple scientific databases for relevant articles. A 2-level screening approach was used and articles that were relevant to the topic were included in the systematic review. Data from these articles, if applicable, were extracted for meta-analyses. Statistical assessments involved computation of I2statistics, Z-value, and χ2 statistics. RESULTS We screened 5753 articles for relevance. Seven were included in the systematic review and 5 were included in the meta-analysis. There was considerable heterogeneity between the included studies. Statistical analysis revealed significant reductions in pain using homatropine and cyclopentolate after 2 days. Nonsignificant changes in the anterior chamber cells and flare were seen using cyclopentolate and atropine at different follow-up times. CONCLUSIONS Little published evidence exists in the literature to guide the use of cycloplegics on relieving pain and treating inflammation. Therefore, higher-quality randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up times are needed to fully understand the role that cycloplegics play in reducing pain in inflammatory conditions.
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- Kevin Wong
- Ivey Eye Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada.
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- University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Canada; Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Ivey Eye Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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- Ivey Eye Institute, St. Joseph's Health Care, London, Canada; Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Canada
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