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Wang L, Xu Z, Hong Y, Liu Y, Zhang X, Feng Q, Zhang D, Chen K, Yiming GH, Li X, Liu A, Dong L. Low expression of TGF-β2 and matrilin2 in human aqueous humour with acute primary angle closure. J Cell Mol Med 2024; 28:e18111. [PMID: 38235996 PMCID: PMC10844682 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.18111] [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: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Angle closure induced by pupil block and secondary iris synechia is the fundamental pathology of the PACG. The molecular mechanisms of angle closure have not yet been clearly illustrated. This study was designed to investigate the protein difference in the aqueous humour and explore new biomarker of the PACG. Aqueous humour (AH) was collected from patients with acute primary angle closure (APAC) and cataract (n = 10 in APAC group) and patients with cataract only (n = 10 in control group). Samples were pooled and measured using label-free proteome technology. Then, the differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were verified by ELISA using independent AH samples (n = 20 each group). More than 400 proteins were revealed in both groups through proteomics. Comparing the two groups, there were 91DEPs. These proteins participate in biological activities such as inflammation, fibrosis, nerve growth and degeneration and metabolism. We found that the expression of transforming growth factor-β2 and matrilin2 was downregulated in the APAC group. The two proteins are related to inflammation and extracellular matrix formation, which might be involved in angle closure. This study characterized DEPs in AH of the APAC and found a downregulated protein matrilin2.
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- Liming Wang
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Ophthalmology Department of People's Hospital of Hotan DistrictXinjiangChina
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- Ophthalmology Department of People's Hospital of Hotan DistrictXinjiangChina
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- Ophthalmology Department of People's Hospital of Hotan DistrictXinjiangChina
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- Ophthalmology Department of People's Hospital of Hotan DistrictXinjiangChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Retinal Functions and Diseases, Tianjin Branch of National Clinical Research Center for Ocular DiseaseEye Institute and School of Optometry, Tianjin Medical University Eye HospitalTianjinChina
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Bade Y, Dossantos J, Hong A, Dar S, Belyea D. Pseudophakic Pupillary Block due to the Capsular Bag Intraocular Lens Implant Located in the Sulcus: A Case Report. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2024; 15:320-325. [PMID: 38600916 PMCID: PMC11006406 DOI: 10.1159/000538343] [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: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Pupillary block, a concerning complication of cataract surgery, is heightened when a single-piece acrylic (SPA) intraocular lens (IOL) is implanted in the ciliary sulcus. We report an unusual occurrence of relative pupillary block and chronic angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) identified in the late postoperative period due to unintentional SPA IOL implantation in the sulcus. Case Presentation An 82-year-old woman presented with a history of chronic ACG 5 years after bilateral cataract extraction. Postoperatively, she experienced anterior chamber shallowing, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), and two acute angle-closure attacks in the left eye, successfully managed with laser peripheral iridotomies (LPIs). Despite neodymium:YAG capsulotomy, elevated IOP persisted. Maximal medical therapy effectively controlled IOP; however, a shallow anterior chamber remained, prompting referral to our glaucoma service. Slit-lamp examination revealed a shallow peripheral anterior chamber, patent LPIs, and an Alcon SA60WF SPA IOL situated posteriorly with the optic against the pupil margin OS. Gonioscopy indicated a closed angle with peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS). Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) confirmed haptics in the sulcus, with the lens optic and haptics anterior to the bag. These findings suggest relative pupillary block as the cause of her chronic ACG. The SPA IOL's bulky haptics in the sulcus likely induced iris bowing, leading to prolonged appositional angle-closure and chronic PAS formation. Conclusion IOLs designed for the capsular bag should not be placed in the sulcus. Therefore, IOLs of varying dimensions should be taken to the operating room in the event of complicated cataract extraction. Finally, UBM proves valuable in identifying causes of pupillary block.
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- Yusuf Bade
- Department of Ophthalmology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Optical Services, Dulles Eye Associates, Lansdowne, VA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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Yam GHF, Pi S, Du Y, Mehta JS. Posterior corneoscleral limbus: Architecture, stem cells, and clinical implications. Prog Retin Eye Res 2023; 96:101192. [PMID: 37392960 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2023.101192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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The limbus is a transition from the cornea to conjunctiva and sclera. In human eyes, this thin strip has a rich variation of tissue structures and composition, typifying a change from scleral irregularity and opacity to corneal regularity and transparency; a variation from richly vascularized conjunctiva and sclera to avascular cornea; the neural passage and drainage of aqueous humor. The limbal stroma is enriched with circular fibres running parallel to the corneal circumference, giving its unique role in absorbing small pressure changes to maintain corneal curvature and refractivity. It contains specific niches housing different types of stem cells for the corneal epithelium, stromal keratocytes, corneal endothelium, and trabecular meshwork. This truly reflects the important roles of the limbus in ocular physiology, and the limbal functionality is crucial for corneal health and the entire visual system. Since the anterior limbus containing epithelial structures and limbal epithelial stem cells has been extensively reviewed, this article is focused on the posterior limbus. We have discussed the structural organization and cellular components of the region beneath the limbal epithelium, the characteristics of stem cell types: namely corneal stromal stem cells, endothelial progenitors and trabecular meshwork stem cells, and recent advances leading to the emergence of potential cell therapy options to replenish their respective mature cell types and to correct defects causing corneal abnormalities. We have reviewed different clinical disorders associated with defects of the posterior limbus and summarized the available preclinical and clinical evidence about the developing topic of cell-based therapy for corneal disorders.
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- Gary Hin-Fai Yam
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Tissue Engineering and Cell Therapy Group, Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore; Department of Cornea and External Eye Disease, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore; Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School, Singapore.
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Saini C, Davies EC, Ung L, Chodosh J, Ciolino JB, Jurkunas UV, Paschalis EI, Pineda R, Saeed HN, Yin J, Shen LQ. Incidence and risk factors for glaucoma development and progression after corneal transplantation. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:2117-2125. [PMID: 36329167 PMCID: PMC10333209 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02299-6] [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: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To assess the cumulative incidence and risk factors for glaucoma development and progression within 1-2 years following corneal transplant surgery. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. METHODS Patients undergoing penetrating keratoplasty (PK), deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK), Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), Boston keratoprosthesis type I (KPro) implantation, or endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK or DMEK) under previous PK (EK under previous PK) at one academic institution with at least 1 year of follow-up were included. Primary outcome measures were cumulative incidence of glaucoma development and progression after corneal transplant, in patients without and with preoperative glaucoma, respectively. Risk factors for glaucoma development and progression were also assessed. RESULTS Four hundred and thirty-one eyes of 431 patients undergoing PK (113), DALK (17), DSEK (71), DMEK (168), KPro (35) and EK under previous PK (27) with a mean follow-up of 22.9 months were analyzed. The 1-year cumulative incidence for glaucoma development and progression was 28.0% and 17.8% in patients without and with preoperative glaucoma, respectively. In a Cox proportional hazards analysis, DSEK surgery, KPro implantation, average intraocular pressure (IOP) through follow-up and postoperative IOP spikes of ≥30 mmHg were each independently associated with glaucoma development or progression (p < 0.04 for all). CONCLUSIONS A significant proportion of patients developed glaucoma or exhibited glaucoma progression within 1 year after corneal transplantation. Patient selection for DSEK may partly explain the higher risk for glaucoma in these patients. Postoperative IOP spikes should be minimized and may indicate the need for co-management with a glaucoma specialist.
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- Chhavi Saini
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Schepens Eye Research Institute of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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Ye S, Bao C, Chen Y, Shen M, Lu F, Zhang S, Zhu D. Identification of Peripheral Anterior Synechia by Corneal Deformation Using Air-Puff Dynamic Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:856531. [PMID: 35433648 PMCID: PMC9011042 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.856531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Indentation gonioscopy is commonly used in the clinic to evaluate peripheral anterior synechia (PAS) of angle closure glaucoma (ACG). The examination requires contacting with the cornea, resulting in an uncomfortable feeling for patients, and it only provides qualitative outcomes which may be affected by subjective judgment of the clinicians. Previous studies had reported to identify the presence of PAS by measuring the changes of morphological parameters of the anterior chamber angle (ACA) under the pupillary light reflex, by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). However, this method was invalid for some subjects who had low sensitiveness to light. This article describes an air-puff dynamic anterior segment optical coherence tomography (DAS-OCT) system that can evaluate the presence of PAS in a non-contact approach. The peripheral cornea is deformed by an air puff jetted from the DAS-OCT, causing a transfer of force to the ACA, just as how indentation gonioscopy works. The dynamic changes of the ACA before and after the air puff are recorded by OCT. Ten eyes of normal subjects were enrolled in this study to validate the repeatability and availability of the measurements. Then, ten samples of the ACA from five subjects with ACG were recruited and were assigned into two groups, the non PAS group (NPAS) and PAS group, according to the results of gonioscopy. The ACA structural parameters including the angle opening distance at 750 μm to the scleral spur (AOD750) and the trabecular-iris space area at 750 μm anterior to the scleral spur (TISA750) were then calculated automatically by a custom-written algorithm. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of measured parameters was all above 0.85 for normal subjects, exhibiting good repeatability. For patients, both parameters showed significant differences between the two groups after the air puff, while no differences were observed before the air puff. AOD750dif and TISA750dif between two groups showed more significant differences, indicating that they could be used as indicators to identify the presence of PAS. In conclusion, the DAS-OCT system proposed in this study is demonstrated effective to identify the presence of PAS by measuring the changes of the ACA via a noncontact approach. It shows great potential for applications in guidance for diagnosis of angle closure glaucoma.
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- Shuling Ye
- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Shaodan Zhang, ; Dexi Zhu,
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Shaodan Zhang, ; Dexi Zhu,
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Taiyab A, Akula M, Dham J, Deschamps P, Sheardown H, Williams T, Borrás T, West-Mays JA. Deletion of transcription factor AP-2β from the developing murine trabecular meshwork region leads to progressive glaucomatous changes. J Neurosci Res 2021; 100:638-652. [PMID: 34822722 DOI: 10.1002/jnr.24982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness and can result from abnormalities in anterior segment structures required for aqueous humor outflow, including the trabecular meshwork (TM) and Schlemm's canal (SC). Transcription factors such as AP-2β play critical roles in anterior segment development. Here, we show that the Mgp-Cre knock-in (Mgp-Cre.KI) mouse can be used to target the embryonic periocular mesenchyme giving rise to the TM and SC. Fate mapping of male and female mice indicates that AP-2β loss causes a decrease in iridocorneal angle cells derived from Mgp-Cre.KI-expressing populations compared to controls. Moreover, histological analyses revealed peripheral iridocorneal adhesions in AP-2β mutants that were accompanied by a decrease in expression of TM and SC markers, as observed using immunohistochemistry. In addition, rebound tonometry showed significantly higher intraocular pressure (IOP) that was correlated with a progressive significant loss of retinal ganglion cells, reduced retinal thickness, and reduced retinal function, as measured using an electroretinogram, in AP-2β mutants compared with controls, reflecting pathology described in late-stage glaucoma patients. Importantly, elevated IOP in AP-2β mutants was significantly reduced by treatment with latanoprost, a prostaglandin analog that increases unconventional outflow. These findings demonstrate that AP-2β is critical for TM and SC development, and that these mutant mice can serve as a model for understanding and treating progressive human primary angle-closure glaucoma.
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- Aftab Taiyab
- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Craniofacial Biology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Zhang M, Mao GY, Ye C, Fan SJ, Liang YB, Wang NL. Association of peripheral anterior synechia, intraocular pressure, and glaucomatous optic neuropathy in primary angle-closure diseases. Int J Ophthalmol 2021; 14:1533-1538. [PMID: 34667729 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2021.10.09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To investigate the association of peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) with intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) in primary angle closure (PAC) and primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG). METHODS Totally 355 eyes (238 PAC and 117 PACG) of 181 patients were included in this retrospective analysis of baseline data from a randomized clinical trial. All patients had undergone a comprehensive ophthalmic examination. The extent of PAS in clock hours as determined on gonioscopy was documented. The independent effect of the extent of PAS on IOP and the prevalence of GON were determined using multivariable generalized estimating equation (GEE) models. RESULTS The frequency of GON increased with the extent of PAS and a higher IOP. PAS were more extensive (8 vs 1 clock hour, P<0.001) and IOP higher (28.01 vs 18.00 mm Hg, P<0.001) in PACG compared to PAC. The prevalence of GON among the PAS quartiles were 10.2% (PAS<0.5 clock hours), 16.9% (PAS≥0.5 and PAS<3 clock hours), 29.6% (PAS≥3 and PAS<7 clock hours), and 74.4% (PAS≥7 clock hours), respectively. After adjusting for IOP, age, gender, spherical equivalent, average Shaffer score and number of medications, the odds ratio (OR) for GON was 4.4 (95%CI: 1.5-13.0; P=0.007) with PAS≥3 clock hours and 13.8 (95%CI: 4.3-43.6; P<0.001) with PAS≥7 clock hours as compared to eyes with PAS<0.5 clock hours. The frequency of GON increased linearly with the extent of PAS. Extent of PAS was also associated with higher IOP. Eyes with both PAS≥6 clock hours and IOP≥21 mm Hg had the highest risk of GON compared to eyes with both PAS<6 clock hours and IOP<21 mm Hg (OR=18.0, 95%CI: 7.5-43.4; P<0.001). CONCLUSION The extent of PAS in PAC and PACG is an important predictor of higher IOP and is linearly associated with GON independent of IOP, suggesting other factors related to PAS formation may be involved in the development of GON in PACG.
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- Ming Zhang
- Department of Ophthalmology, ZhongDa Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Glaucoma Institute, Eye Hospital, School of Optometry and Ophthalmology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China.,Center of Evidence-Based Medicine & Clinical Epidemiological Research, School of Public Health, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325035, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Glaucoma Institute, Eye Hospital, School of Optometry and Ophthalmology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Handan Eye Hospital, Handan 056001, Hebei Province, China
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- Glaucoma Institute, Eye Hospital, School of Optometry and Ophthalmology, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Beijing Tongren Hospital, Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100730, China
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Dai Y, Zhang S, Shen M, Jin Z, Zhou Y, Ye S, Bao C, Zhu D. Identification of peripheral anterior synechia with anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021; 259:2753-2759. [PMID: 33974133 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05220-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2020] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To generate a model that evaluates the presence and extent of peripheral anterior synechia (PAS) based on anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). METHODS The extent of PAS involvement in the eyes of patients with angle closure was assessed by indentation gonioscopy, and the part of non-PAS and PAS were assigned into two groups (NPAS and PAS). Anterior chamber angles were then imaged by AS-OCT with light-emitting diode (LED) irradiation directly into the pupils, leading to pupillary constriction and increasing anterior chamber angle width. Parameters including the angle opening distance at 750 μm anterior to the scleral spur (AOD750) and trabecular-iris space area at 750 μm anterior to the scleral spur (TISA750) were then obtained. The differences before and after LED irradiation of AOD750 and TISA750 were calculated and used to generate a PAS model based on binary logistic regression. Validation data were then tested. RESULTS A total of 258 AS-OCT images in 14 eyes were assigned to the modeling data, and 120 were assigned to the validation data. There were no differences in AOD750 and TISA750 in the dark between NPAS and PAS (PAOD750 = 0.258, PTISA750 = 0.486), whereas after LED light exposure, TISA750light was larger in NPAS than in PAS (P = 0.047). The light-dark differences of both parameters showed significant differences between the two groups (PAOD750dif = 0.019, PTISA750dif < 0.001). The area under the curve of the model performance was 0.841, and the overall correct rate was 80.8% based on the validation data. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrates that the AS-OCT-based PAS model could be useful in the identifying of the presence of synechial angle closure and evaluating the extent of PAS in a single eye.
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- Yingying Dai
- Zhejiang Industry and Trade Vocational College, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Geoffrion D, Robert MC, Di Polo A, Koenekoop RK, Agoumi Y, Harissi-Dagher M. Tear Film Cytokine Profile of Patients With the Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1: Comparing Patients With and Without Glaucoma. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2021; 62:20. [PMID: 33856415 PMCID: PMC8054627 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.62.4.20] [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] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Purpose Inflammatory cytokines are involved in glaucoma pathogenesis. The purpose is to compare cytokine levels in the tear film of Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) patients with and without glaucoma, relative to controls, and correlate levels with clinical parameters. Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled 58 eyes (58 patients): 41 KPro eyes with glaucoma, 7 KPro eyes without glaucoma, and 10 healthy controls. Twenty-seven cytokines were measured by multiplex bead immunoassay. Intraocular pressure (IOP), cup-to-disk ratio (CDR), retinal nerve fiber layer, visual acuity, topical medications, and angle closure were assessed in all KPro eyes. Cytokine levels between groups were analyzed by nonparametric tests, and correlations with clinical parameters by Spearman's test. Results Levels of TNF-ɑ, IL-1β, FGF-basic, and IFN-ɣ were significantly higher in KPro with glaucoma compared to KPro without (P = 0.020; 0.008; 0.043; 0.018, respectively). KPro groups had similar characteristics and topical antibiotic/steroid regimen. Levels of IL-1Ra, IL-15, VEGF, and RANTES were significantly higher in KPro with glaucoma compared to controls (P < 0.001; = 0.034; < 0.001; = 0.001, respectively). IL-1β and IFN-ɣ levels were positively correlated with CDR (r = 0.309, P = 0.039 and r = 0.452, P = 0.006, respectively) and IOP (r = 0.292, P = 0.047 and r = 0.368, P = 0.023, respectively). TNF-α and FGF-basic levels were positively correlated with CDR (r = 0.348, P = 0.022 and r = 0.344, P = 0.021, respectively). Conclusions TNF-α, IL-1β, FGF-basic, IFN-ɣ are elevated in tears of KPro patients with glaucoma and correlate with CDR and IOP. These results show, for the first time in humans, concordance with documented elevations of TNF-α and IL-1β in the murine KPro model. Ocular surface inflammation may reflect inflammatory processes of KPro glaucoma.
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- Dominique Geoffrion
- Department of Ophthalmology, Université de Montréal, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Experimental Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Université de Montréal, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Université de Montréal, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.,Department of Neurosciences, Université de Montréal, Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Departments of Experimental Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Adult Ophthalmology, and Human Genetics, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Université de Montréal, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Université de Montréal, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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BACKGROUND In at least a third of primary angle closure cases, appositional angle closure persists after laser peripheral iridotomy, and further intervention may be considered. Laser peripheral iridoplasty (LPIp) can be used in treating chronic angle closure when angle closure persists after laser peripheral iridotomy. Previous reviews have found insufficient data to determine its clinical effectiveness, compared to other interventions. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2008 and updated in 2012. It examines all studies to date to establish whether LPIp shows any effectiveness over other available treatment options. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of laser peripheral iridoplasty in the treatment of people with chronic angle closure, when compared to laser peripheral iridotomy, medical therapy or no further treatment. SEARCH METHODS We searched various electronic databases. The date of the search was 20 December 2020. SELECTION CRITERIA We included only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the use of LPIp in cases of suspected primary angle closure (PACS), confirmed primary angle closure (PAC), or primary chronic angle-closure glaucoma (PACG). We applied no restrictions with respect to gender, age or ethnicity of participants. Trials evaluating LPIp for acute attacks of angle closure were not eligible. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard methodological procedures expected by Cochrane. Two authors independently assessed studies for risk of bias using Cochrane's 'risk of bias' tool. We collected adverse effects information from the trials. MAIN RESULTS We included four RCTs involving 252 participants (276 eyes). In total, three different methods of intervention were used and 15 outcomes reported, with different time points. We used narrative synthesis to describe the majority of the findings, as meta-analysis was only possible for a limited number of outcomes due to the variation in study design and outcomes assessed. Study Characteristics Participants were adults recruited from outpatient settings in the UK, Singapore, China and Korea with either PACS, PAC or PACG. All studies compared argon LPIp (as either a primary or secondary procedure) to an alternative intervention or no further treatment. Three studies were of parallel group design, and one within-person, randomised by eye. All studies showed elements of high risk of bias. Due to the nature of the intervention assessed, a lack of masking of both participants and assessors was noted in all trials. Findings Laser peripheral iridoplasty with iridotomy versus iridotomy alone as a primary procedure Two RCTs assessed the use of argon LPIp as a primary procedure with peripheral iridotomy, compared with peripheral iridotomy alone. However, neither study reported data for the primary outcome, disease progression. Argon LPIp showed no evidence of effect on: final mean intraocular pressure (IOP) at 3 months and 12 months (mean difference (MD) 0.39 mmHg, 95% confidence interval (CI) -1.07 to 1.85; I2 = 38%; 2 studies, 174 participants; low-certainty evidence); further surgical or laser intervention at 12 months (risk ratio (RR) 1.21, 95% CI 0.66 to 2.21; 1 study, 126 participants; low-certainty evidence); or mean number of additional medications required at 12 months (MD 0.10, 95% CI -0.34 to 0.54; 1 study, 126 participants; low-certainty evidence). Complications were assessed at 3 to 12 months (2 studies, 206 participants; low-certainty evidence) and found to be mild and uncommon, with comparable levels between groups. The only severe complication encountered was one case of malignant glaucoma in one study's argon LPIp group. Quality of life measures were not assessed. In the other study, investigators found that argon LPIp showed no evidence of effect on final mean anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) measurements, including anterior chamber depth (MD 0.00 mm, 95% CI -0.10 to 0.10; 24 participants, 48 eyes; very low-certainty evidence). Laser peripheral iridoplasty as a secondary procedure versus no treatment One RCT assessed the use of argon LPIp as a secondary procedure compared with no further treatment in 22 participants over three months. Disease progression, additional medications required, complications, further surgical or laser intervention, and quality of life outcomes were not assessed. There was only very low-certainty evidence regarding final maximum IOP value (MD -1.81 mmHg, 95% CI -3.11 to -0.51; very low-certainty evidence), with no evidence of effect on final minimum IOP values (MD -0.31 mmHg, 95% CI -1.93 to 1.31; very low-certainty evidence). The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of argon LPIp on AS-OCT parameters. The trial did not report AS-OCT measurements for the control group. Laser peripheral iridoplasty as a secondary procedure versus medication One RCT assessed the use of argon LPIp as a secondary procedure compared with travoprost 0.004% in 80 participants over 12 months. The primary outcome of disease progression was reported for this method: argon LPIp showed no evidence of effect on mean final cup/disk ratio (MD -0.03, 95% CI -0.11 to 0.05; low-certainty evidence). Argon LPIp showed no evidence of effect for: mean change in IOP (MD -1.20 mmHg, 95% CI -2.87 to 0.47; low-certainty evidence) or mean number of additional medications (MD 0.42, 95% CI 0.23 to 0.61; low-certainty evidence). Further surgical intervention was required by one participant in the intervention group alone, with none in the control group (low-certainty evidence). No serious adverse events were reported, with mild complications consisting of two cases of 'post-laser IOP spike' in the argon LPIp group. Quality of life measures were not assessed. The evidence is very uncertain about the effect of argon LPIp on AS-OCT parameters. The trial did not report AS-OCT measurements for the control group. Adverse events Availability of data were limited for adverse effects. Similar rates were observed in control and intervention groups, where reported. Serious adverse events were rare. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the outcomes of four RCTs, argon LPIp as an intervention may be no more clinically effective than comparators in the management of people with chronic angle closure. Despite a potential positive impact on anterior chamber morphology, its use in clinical practice in treating people with chronic angle closure is not supported by the results of trials published to date. Given these results, further research into LPIp is unlikely to be worthwhile.
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- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Simcoe MJ, Khawaja AP, Mahroo OA, Hammond CJ, Hysi PG. The Role of Chromosome X in Intraocular Pressure Variation and Sex-Specific Effects. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020; 61:20. [PMID: 32926103 PMCID: PMC7490223 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.61.11.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify genetic variants on chromosome X associated with intraocular pressure (IOP) and determine if they possess any sex-specific effects. Methods Association analyses were performed across chromosome X using 102,407 participants from the UK Biobank. Replication and validation analyses were conducted in an additional 6599 participants from the EPIC-Norfolk cohort, and an independent 331,682 participants from the UK Biobank. Results We identified three loci associated with IOP at genomewide significance (P < 5 × 10-8), located within or near the following genes: MXRA5 (rs2107482, P = 7.1 × 10-11), GPM6B (rs66819623, P = 6.9 × 10-10), NDP, and EFHC2 (rs12558081, P = 4.9 × 10-11). Alleles associated with increased IOP were also associated with increased risk for primary open-angle glaucoma in an independent sample. Finally, our results indicate that chromosome X genetics most likely do not illicit sex-specific effects on IOP. Conclusions In this study, we report the results of genomewide levels of association of three loci on chromosome X with IOP, and provide a framework to include chromosome X in large-scale genomewide association analyses for complex phenotypes.
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- Mark J. Simcoe
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
- KCL Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, London, United Kingdom
- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Moorfield's Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, United Kingdom
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Public Health, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
- KCL Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kings College London, London, United Kingdom
- KCL Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, London, United Kingdom
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Xu BY, Pardeshi AA, Shan J, DeBoer C, Moghimi S, Richter G, McKean-Cowdin R, Varma R. Effect of Angle Narrowing on Sectoral Variation of Anterior Chamber Angle Width: The Chinese American Eye Study. Ophthalmol Glaucoma 2020; 3:130-138. [PMID: 32632408 DOI: 10.1016/j.ogla.2019.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To characterize the relationship between mean and sectoral variation of anterior chamber angle (ACA) width using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT). METHODS Subjects aged 50 years or older were identified from the Chinese American Eye Study (CHES), a population-based epidemiological study in Los Angeles, CA. Each subject underwent a complete ocular examination including gonioscopy and AS-OCT imaging. Primary angle closure disease (PACD) was defined as inability to visualize pigmented trabecular meshwork in 3 or more quadrants. Four AS-OCT images from one eye per subject were analyzed and parameters describing ACA width were measured at 500 and 750 μm from the scleral spur: angle opening distance (AOD), trabecular iris space area (TISA), and scleral spur angle (SSA). The relationship between mean and sectoral variation of ACA width was assessed using locally-weighted scatterplot smoothing (LOWESS) regression and change-point analyses and Spearman correlation coefficients. RESULTS 674 eyes (337 with PACD, 337 without PACD) from 674 subjects were analyzed. Overall, sectoral variation of ACA width decreased as mean ACA width decreased. This relationship was divided into two phases based on the change-point analysis. Sectoral variation of ACA width was strongly and significantly correlated (P < 0.001) with mean ACA width with below parameter-specific change points for most parameters: AOD500 (r = 0.599), AOD750 (r = 0.246), TISA500 (r = 0.734), TISA750 (r = 0.664), SSA500 (r = 0.661), SSA750 (r = 0.394). Correlations were weaker but still significant (P < 0.004) above these change points for most parameters: AOD500 (r = 0.321), AOD750 (r = 0.550), TISA500 (r = 0.122), TISA750 (r = 0.275), SSA500 (r = -0.036), SSA750 (r = 0.313). Correlations to the left and right of the change points strengthened when sectoral variation of ACA width was adjusted for mean ACA width. CONCLUSIONS Correlations between mean and sectoral variation of ACA width strengthen as the severity of angle narrowing worsens. This relationship likely reflects anatomical changes related to chronic angle closure and may be relevant for refining current definitions and management of PACD.
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- Benjamin Y Xu
- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Southern California Eye Institute, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles, California
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Efficacy and Safety of Argon Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty and Systemic Medical Therapy in Asian Patients with Acute Primary Angle Closure: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Ophthalmol 2019; 2019:7697416. [PMID: 31192000 PMCID: PMC6525875 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7697416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2019] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this meta-analysis was to assess the percent reduction in the intraocular pressure (IOP) after argon laser peripheral iridoplasty (ALPI) and systemic medical therapy in patients with acute primary angle closure (APAC). METHODS We searched a number of electronic databases, including MEDLINE, EMBASE, PubMed, and Cochrane Library. We searched the electronic databases from the inception of the databases to August 2018. The primary outcomes included the IOP reduction (IOPR), percent reduction in IOP (IOPR%) from baseline to the endpoint and peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS). The secondary outcomes included the cup-to-disc ratio (CDR), mean endothelial count, and percent of patients requiring topical glaucoma medication. Summary weighted mean difference (WMD), odds ratio (OR), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. RESULTS Four eligible studies including 183 eyes (92 in the ALPI group and 91 in the medical therapy group) were identified. When comparing ALPI to medical therapy, the WMDs of the IOPR% were 30.03 (95% CI: 21.33 to 38.72, p < 0.00001) at 15 minutes, 27.39 (95% CI: 18.89 to 35.89, p < 0.00001) at 30 minutes, 18.15 (95% CI: 10.63 to 25.68, p < 0.00001) at 1 hour, and 12.91 (95% CI: 4.50 to 21.32, p=0.003) at 2 hours. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups at 24 hours and at more than 6 months after therapy. Meanwhile, no significant difference was observed in the degree of PAS, CDR, mean endothelial count, and percent of patients requiring topical glaucoma medication after treatment between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Both ALPI and systemic medications were effective with regard to decreasing the IOP. ALPI was more effective in lowering the IOP within the first two hours. Therefore, ALPI may be a better choice for rapidly lowering the IOP in patients with APAC within a short period.
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Xu BY, Pardeshi AA, Burkemper B, Richter GM, Lin SC, McKean-Cowdin R, Varma R. Differences in Anterior Chamber Angle Assessments Between Gonioscopy, EyeCam, and Anterior Segment OCT: The Chinese American Eye Study. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2019; 8:5. [PMID: 30941263 PMCID: PMC6438105 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.8.2.5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Purpose To quantify interquadrant differences in anterior chamber angle (ACA) configuration assessed on gonioscopy, EyeCam, and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in a cohort of Chinese Americans. Methods Subjects aged 50 years or older were recruited from the Chinese American Eye Study (CHES), a population-based epidemiologic study in Los Angeles, CA. Each subject underwent a complete ocular exam, including gonioscopy, EyeCam, and AS-OCT, under dark ambient lighting. Gonioscopy and AS-OCT imaging and EyeCam image grading were performed by trained ophthalmologists. Results Seven hundred nine eyes from 709 subjects were analyzed. Less anatomic variation among the quadrants was detected on gonioscopy and EyeCam compared with AS-OCT (P < 0.05). The mean gonioscopy grade, EyeCam grade, and AS-OCT measurement for each quadrant varied by up to 10.3%, 6.4%, and 46.2% of the superior quadrant value, respectively. There were significant interquadrant differences (P < 0.05) among mean AOD750 measurements when grouping by quadrant and gonioscopy or EyeCam grade. Mean AOD750 measurements were smallest for the superior quadrant by between 14.3% and 38.1% and 17.4% and 37.9% on gonioscopy and EyeCam, respectively, compared with other quadrants. Conclusions Gonioscopy and EyeCam significantly underrepresent anatomic variations of the ACA compared with AS-OCT. Gonioscopy or EyeCam grades from different quadrants do not appear to be comparable or interchangeable, which supports reconsideration of current definitions and methods used to diagnose and manage primary angle closure disease. Translational Relevance AS-OCT imaging raises concerns about current clinical definitions and methods that rely gonioscopy or EyeCam to assess the ACA.
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- Benjamin Y Xu
- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Southern California Eyecare and Vision Research Institute, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Beckman Vision Center, Department of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine, Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Southern California Eyecare and Vision Research Institute, CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Is combined mechanism glaucoma a distinct entity? Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2018; 256:1961-1969. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-018-4050-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Sihota R, Kamble N, Sharma AK, Bhari A, Gupta A, Midha N, Selvan H, Dada T, Gupta V, Pandey RM. 'Van Herick Plus': a modified grading scheme for the assessment of peripheral anterior chamber depth and angle. Br J Ophthalmol 2018; 103:960-965. [PMID: 30068514 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 07/04/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the accuracy of a new, modified grading scheme involving a short vertical slit beam, at the inferior angle for peripheral anterior chamber depth (PAC) and angle estimation and its correlation with anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT). METHODS A cross-sectional study of consecutive phakic patients, above 40 years of age, was performed. Using a short, vertical slit beam not reaching the pupil, the inferior angle at the sclerolimbal junction was evaluated, photographed and assessed by a ratio of peripheral anterior chamber depth to peripheral corneal thickness (PAC:PCT) and iridocorneal angle (ICA) on ImageJ software. The inferior angle at the same meridian was also recorded on ASOCT. RESULTS Based on the PAC:PCT ratio, the subjects were divided into four groups: I (<1/4), II (1/4-1/2), III (>1/2-1) and IV (>1). The clinically assessed angle by short vertical slit beam correlated well with ASOCT values, trabecular-iris angle (TIA) (r=0.918; p<0.001) and scleral spur angle (r=0.903, p<0.001). The mean difference between ICA and TIA on ASOCT was 0.7970; 95% limits of agreement:-5.7670 to 7.3610 (±1.96 SD). For angles graded narrow on ASOCT (TIA <200), using a cut-off of peripheral PAC:PCT <1/4, the area under the curve was 0.918 with a sensitivity of 85.2% and a specificity of 88.2%. There was good agreement between ImageJ parameters with those assessed subjectively on photograph of the slit beam examination by a glaucoma fellow (weighted kappa=0.74) as compared with a general ophthalmologist, where there was moderate agreement (weighted kappa=0.57). CONCLUSION A short, vertical slit lamp beam evaluation at the inferior angle is an easy and relatively accurate method for both peripheral anterior chamber depth and angle assessment. It correlated well with ASOCT and can be used as a more reliable screening tool to identify eyes with possibly occludable angles.
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- Ramanjit Sihota
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Leung CKS. Optical Coherence Tomography Imaging for Glaucoma - Today and Tomorrow. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2016; 5:11-6. [PMID: 26886114 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Digital imaging technologies for glaucoma diagnostics have evolved rapidly over the recent years. From time-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) to spectral-domain and swept-source OCTs, the application of OCT for analysis of the anterior chamber angle and the optic nerve head (ONH) is expanding. The second-generation anterior segment swept-source OCT is able to image the configuration of the anterior chamber angle in 3 dimensions in less than 1 second and perform 360-degree analysis of the anterior chamber angle width for detection of angle closure. The morphology, density, and dimensions of the crystalline lens in relation to the anterior chamber can now be examined from the anterior corneal surface to the posterior lens surface, facilitating the investigation of the involvement of the crystalline lens in primary angle closure. Spectral-domain and swept-source OCTs have improved the measurement reliability of the lamina cribrosa and the neuroretinal rim configurations. Studying the deformation of the lamina cribrosa and ONH surfaces is relevant to decipher the mechanisms of ONH damage in the development and progression of glaucoma. Software and algorithms for automatic analysis of the anterior chamber angle dimensions and deformation of the ONH and lamina cribrosa surfaces are required to process large volumetric data sets, and they are under active development. It is expected that new imaging technologies will improve the detection and risk assessment of angle-closure and open-angle glaucomas.
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- Christopher Kai-Shun Leung
- From the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Lee J, Lai J, Yick D, Yuen C. Prospective case series on trabecular-iris angle status after an acute episode of phacomorphic angle closure. Int J Ophthalmol 2013; 6:67-70. [PMID: 23549291 DOI: 10.3980/j.issn.2222-3959.2013.01.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2012] [Accepted: 12/30/2012] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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AIM To investigate the trabecular-iris angle with ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) post cataract extraction after an acute attack of phacomorphic angle closure. METHODS This prospective study involved 10 cases of phacomorphic angle closure that underwent cataract extraction and intraocular lens insertion after intraocular pressure (IOP) lowering. Apart from visual acuity and IOP, the trabecular-iris angle was measured by gonioscopy and UBM at 3 months post attack. RESULTS In 10 consecutive cases of acute phacomorphic angle closure from December 2009 to December 2010, gonioscopic findings showed peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS) ≤ 90° in 30% of phacomorphic patients and a mean Shaffer grading of (3.1±1.0). UBM showed a mean angle of (37.1°±4.5°) in the phacomorphic eye with the temporal quadrant being the most opened and (37.1°±8.0°) in the contralateral uninvolved eye. The mean time from consultation to cataract extraction was (1.4±0.7) days and the mean total duration of phacomorphic angle closure was (3.6±2.8) days but there was no correlation to the degree of angle closure on UBM (Spearman correlation P=0.7). The presenting mean IOP was (50.5±7.4) mmHg and the mean IOP at 3 months was (10.5±3.4) mmHg but there were no correlations with the degree of angle closure (Spearman correlations P=0.9). CONCLUSION An open trabecular-iris angle and normal IOP can be achieved after an acute attack of phacomorphic angle closure if cataract extraction is performed within 1 day - 2 days after IOP control. Gonioscopic findings were in agreement with UBM, which provided a more specific and object angle measurement. The superior angle is relatively more narrowed compared to the other quadrants. All contralateral eyes in this series had open angles.
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- Jacky Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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Anterior chamber angle imaging with swept-source optical coherence tomography: measuring peripheral anterior synechia in glaucoma. Ophthalmology 2013; 120:1144-9. [PMID: 23522970 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2012.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Revised: 11/28/2012] [Accepted: 12/04/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the use of swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT) for measuring the area and degree of peripheral anterior synechia (PAS) involvement in patients with angle-closure glaucoma. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS Twenty-three eyes with PAS (detected by indentation gonioscopy) from 20 patients with angle-closure glaucoma (20 eyes had primary angle-closure glaucoma and 3 eyes had angle-closure glaucoma secondary to chronic anterior uveitis [n = 2] and Axenfeld-Rieger syndrome [n = 1]). METHODS The anterior chamber angles were evaluated with indentation gonioscopy and imaged by swept-source OCT (Casia OCT, Tomey, Nagoya, Japan) in room light and in the dark using the "angle analysis" protocol, which was composed of 128 radial B-scans each with 512 A-scans (16-mm scan length). The area and degree of PAS involvement were measured in each eye after manual detection of the scleral spur and the anterior irido-angle adhesion by 2 masked observers. The interobserver variability of the PAS measurements was calculated. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The agreement of PAS assessment by gonioscopy and OCT, the area and the degree of PAS involvement, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) of interobserver PAS measurements. RESULTS The area of PAS (mean ± standard deviation) was 20.8 ± 16.9 mm(2) (range, 3.9-74.9 mm(2)), and the degree of PAS involvement was 186.5 ± 79.9 degrees (range, 42-314 degrees). There was no difference in the area of PAS (P = 0.90) and the degree of PAS involvement (P = 0.95) between images obtained in room light and in the dark. The interobserver ICCs were 0.99 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.98-1.00) for the area of PAS and 0.99 (95% CI, 0.97-1.00) for the degree of PAS involvement. There was good agreement of PAS assessment between gonioscopy and OCT images (kappa = 0.79; 95% CI, 0.67-0.91). CONCLUSIONS Swept-source OCT allows visualization and reproducible measurements of the area and degree of PAS involvement, providing a new paradigm for evaluation of PAS progression and risk assessment for development of angle-closure glaucoma. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article.
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Rao A, Rao HL, Kumar AU, Babu JG, Madhulata U, Arthi J, Tukaram M, Senthil S, Garudadri CS. Outcomes of Laser Peripheral Iridotomy in Angle Closure Disease. Semin Ophthalmol 2013; 28:4-8. [DOI: 10.3109/08820538.2012.702260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Daytime Fluctuation of Intraocular Pressure in Patients With Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma After Trabeculectomy. J Glaucoma 2013; 22:349-54. [PMID: 23685914 DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0b013e31826a7dd5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Char DeCroos F, DelMonte DW, Chow JH, Stinnett SS, Kim T, Carlson AN, Afshari NA. Increased Rates of Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) Graft Failure and Dislocation in Glaucomatous Eyes with Aqueous Shunts. J Ophthalmic Vis Res 2012; 7:203-13. [PMID: 23264862 PMCID: PMC3520588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2012] [Accepted: 06/05/2012] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the rates of Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) graft dislocation and failure in glaucomatous eyes, including eyes with history of trabeculectomy and/or aqueous shunts. METHODS A retrospective, case-control study on a total of 424 consecutive eyes undergoing DSAEK at an academic setting compared 96 glaucomatous eyes to a control group of 328 eyes. Pre- and post DSAEK procedure data was aggregated for up to 2 years (mean follow-up, 6.5±6.9 months) including rates of graft dislocation and failure. RESULTS Out of 96 glaucomatous eyes, 20 had undergone trabeculectomy, 27 had received one or more aqueous shunts, 12 had undergone both procedures and 37 were on medical therapy. Complete DSAEK graft dislocation and failure occurred in 2.7% and 3% of non-glaucomatous patients, respectively. Eyes with history of aqueous shunt surgery experienced graft dislocation and failure rates of 26.0% (OR=4.6, 95% CI 1.5-13.7, p=0.0067) and 26.0% (OR=10.3, 95% CI 3.8-27.1, p<0.0001), respectively. In contrast, glaucomatous eyes only on medical therapy (p=0.13) or with history of trabeculectomy (p>0.40) had no significant increase in graft dislocation or failure rates. CONCLUSION Eyes with medically controlled glaucoma or prior trabeculectomy demonstrated comparable rates of graft dislocation and failure as compared to controls. Aqueous shunt surgery was associated with increased rates of graft dislocation and failure after DSAEK.
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- Francis Char DeCroos
- Wills Eye Institute/Mid Atlantic Retina, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, USA,Natalie A Afshari, MD, FACS. Professor of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27710, USA; Tel: 001-919-684-3799; e-mail:
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Noninvasive Observations of Peripheral Angle in Eyes After Penetrating Keratoplasty Using Anterior Segment Fourier-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. Cornea 2012; 31:259-63. [PMID: 22189595 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e318226daa9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Vyas P, Naik U, Gangaiah JB. Efficacy of bimatoprost 0.03% in reducing intraocular pressure in patients with 360° synechial angle-closure glaucoma: a preliminary study. Indian J Ophthalmol 2010; 59:13-6. [PMID: 21157066 PMCID: PMC3032236 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.73708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Context: Peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS; synechiae anterior to functional trabecular meshwork) formation in primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) hampers access to uveoscleral outflow. Thus, the role of bimatoprost in such patients with 360° synechiae was evaluated. Aims: To assess efficacy and safety profile of bimatoprost 0.03% in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in 360° synechial angle-closure glaucoma patients. Settings and Design: This was a prospective, non-randomized, non-comparative, selective analysis, single-center pilot study. Materials and Methods: A total of 23 eyes of 20 Indian chronic angle-closure glaucoma (CACG) patients with IOP greater than 21 mmHg, 360° PAS and no visual potential in the study eye underwent detailed eye examination. Baseline IOP was measured and YAG peripheral iridotomy was performed for complete angle-closure reconfirmation. Bimatoprost 0.03% was administered for 8 weeks as once-daily evening dose. IOP reduction within treatment group was determined with “paired t-test”. Results: The mean reduction in IOP from baseline to 8 weeks of bimatoprost therapy was 15.3 ± 9.5 mmHg (P < 0.001). The most commonly observed adverse event was conjunctival hyperemia (35%). Bimatoprost was well tolerated in the study. Conclusions: In this study, exclusively involving patients with 360° synechial angle-closure glaucoma and no visual potential, bimatoprost 0.03% treatment demonstrated a statistically significant IOP reduction. Hence, it can be inferred that bimatoprost 0.03% is an efficacious treatment modality in this subgroup of patients for reducing IOP.
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- Prateep Vyas
- Manipal AcuNova Limited, Mobius Towers, SJR - I Park, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bangalore, India
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Anterior segment optical coherence tomography of acute primary angle closure. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2010; 248:825-31. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-009-1291-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2009] [Revised: 12/22/2009] [Accepted: 12/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Lee JW, Lee JH, Lee KW. Prognostic factors for the success of laser iridotomy for acute primary angle closure glaucoma. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2009; 23:286-90. [PMID: 20046690 PMCID: PMC2789954 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2009.23.4.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2009] [Accepted: 11/04/2009] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To identify the prognostic factors for successful laser iridotomy for acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG). Methods We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 77 eyes of 77 patients with AACG with initial intraocular pressure (IOP) above 40 mmHg. All of the patients received maximum tolerable medical therapy (MTMT) followed by laser iridotomy. In order to comparatively analyze the factors affecting successful laser iridotomy, an increase in IOP on follow-up was defined as increase in IOP greater than 21 mmHg requiring medical or surgical treatment. Results Successful laser iridotomy was achieved in 59.7% (46/77 eyes). Thirty-one eyes (40.3%) exhibited increased IOP on follow-up, and of these, 30 eyes developed an increase in IOP within six months after the first attack. The success rate was higher (92.9%) in 42 patients who had greater than 30% IOP reduction by MTMT at the first attack compared to the 35 patients whose IOP reduction was less than 30%, of which 24 eyes (72.7%) showed more than 30% IOP reduction after intravenous hyperosmotic agent treatment (p=0.012). The success rate was higher in patients treated within seven days after the development of symptoms than in those treated after seven days (Odds ratio, 4.51; 95% confidence interval, 1.38 to 14.75). Conclusions Our data suggest that we can expect successful IOP control after laser iridotomy in eyes with AACG if the patient can be treated within seven days after the development of symptoms and if the IOP reduction was more than 30% by MTMT.
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- CHEIL Eye Hospital, #803-2 Sinam-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, Korea
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Diurnal intraocular pressure fluctuation and associated risk factors in eyes with angle closure. Ophthalmology 2009; 116:2300-4. [PMID: 19850348 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2009.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2009] [Revised: 06/04/2009] [Accepted: 06/08/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate diurnal intraocular pressure (IOP) fluctuation in eyes with angle closure in comparison with normal subjects and to look for associated risk factors for IOP fluctuation. DESIGN Prospective, cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS Ninety-eight eyes of 98 Asian subjects with angle closure (consisting of 32 primary angle-closure suspects [PACS], 34 subjects with primary angle closure [PAC], and 32 subjects with primary angle-closure glaucoma [PACG]) and 21 eyes of 21 normal control subjects. METHODS All angle-closure subjects were enrolled after laser peripheral iridotomy but before commencement of any medical or surgical treatment. Ophthalmic examination, including dynamic gonioscopy and automated perimetry, were performed, and diurnal IOP measurements were obtained using noncontact air-puff tonometry at hourly intervals between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Mean diurnal IOP, peak diurnal IOP, trough IOP, and IOP fluctuation (peak IOP-trough IOP) were compared between groups. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to study the association of IOP fluctuation with clinical variables such as age, extent of peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS), central corneal thickness, vertical cup-to-disc ratio, and pattern standard deviation (PSD) on automated perimetry. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Mean diurnal IOP, peak IOP, and IOP fluctuation. RESULTS Most subjects were Chinese (89.1%) and female (61.3%). Intraocular pressure fluctuation was significantly higher in PACG (5.4+/-2.4 mmHg) and PAC (4.5+/-2.3 mmHg) subjects compared with PACS subjects (3.7+/-1.2 mmHg) and normal controls (3.8+/-1.1 mmHg; P = 0.005), with highest IOP found in the early morning. The combined PACG and PAC group had more than twice the risk (odds ratio, 2.38; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-5.1; P = 0.025) of having IOP fluctuation of more than 3 mmHg compared with the combined PACS and normal group. Extent of PAS (Pearson's correlation coefficient, r = 0.37; P = 0.0001) and visual field PSD (r = 0.34; P = 0.0002) were found to be associated with greater IOP fluctuation. CONCLUSIONS The PACG and PAC eyes showed diurnal IOP fluctuation of 4 to 5 mmHg, and this fluctuation was higher than in PACS subjects and normal controls. The degree of PAS and visual field loss were associated with IOP fluctuation in PAC and PACG eyes.
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Kwon SM, Oh HC, Lee DJ, Jeung WJ, Rho SH. Comparision of Anterior Segment Parameters in Angle-Closure Glaucoma Using Scheimpflug Camera. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2009. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2009.50.1.128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Sang Min Kwon
- Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Pusan, Korea
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Tham CCY, Lai JSM, Kwong YYY, Lam SW, Chan JCH, Chiu TYH, Lam DSC. Correlation of previous acute angle-closure attack with extent of synechial angle closure in chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma patients. Eye (Lond) 2008; 23:920-3. [PMID: 18425065 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2008.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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AIM To document any correlation between previous acute angle-closure attack and the extent of synechial angle closure in chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) patients. METHODS Consecutive cases of chronic PACG with patent peripheral iridotomy had gonioscopy performed. The extents of synechial angle closure of those chronic PACG eyes with previous documented acute angle-closure attack were compared to those eyes without such a history. RESULTS A total of 102 chronic PACG eyes of 102 patients were recruited. Twenty-seven eyes (26.5%) had a previous documented acute angle closure, while 75 eyes (73.5%) did not. The mean extent of synechial angle closure +/-1 SD was 307+/-68 degrees (range, 150-360 degrees) in those chronic PACG eyes with a history of previous acute angle closure, compared to 266+/-89 degrees (range, 90-360 degrees) in those chronic PACG eyes without such a history (P=0.03, Student's t-test). There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in age, LogMAR visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), number of glaucoma eye drops, vertical cup-to-disk ratio, mean deviation or pattern SD in Humphrey automated perimetry, and anterior chamber depth (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Previous acute angle-closure attack correlated with more extensive synechial angle closure in chronic PACG patients in this study.
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- C C Y Tham
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China.
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