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Sagaltici DA, Kurt E, Seymenoglu RG, Mayali H, Hekimsoy Z. The Effect of Diabetic Retinopathy and Blood Glucose Regulation on Corneal Biomechanical Parameters. Curr Eye Res 2024; 49:792-797. [PMID: 38587365 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2024.2338219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different stages of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and metabolic control of blood glucose levels on corneal biomechanical parameters. METHODS Diabetic patients were categorized into three groups: no DR group, nonproliferative DR (NPDR) group, and proliferative DR (PDR) group. Of the 141 eyes examined, 40 belonged to the control group, 34 to no DR group, 34 to NPDR group, and 33 to PDR group. Using an Ocular Response Analyzer to measure corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), Goldmann-correlated intraocular pressure (IOPg), and corneal-compensated IOP (IOPcc). IOP was assessed using a Tono-Pen, while central corneal thickness (CCT) was determined using an ultrasonic pachymeter. HbA1c levels were also recorded. We conducted comparisons among these groups across biomechanical parameters and IOP (tonopen), and CCT, while also investigating the impact of HbA1c levels on these parameters. RESULTS Among any groups show a statistically significant difference in CCT, IOP (tonopen), CH, CRF, IOPg, and IOPcc. In diabetic patients, CRF, CTT, and IOPg values were significantly higher in those with HbA1c levels ≥ 7 mg/dl than in those with HbA1c levels < 7 mg/dl (p = 0.009, p = 0.013, p = 0.038), respectively, while there was no statistically significant difference in IOPcc, CH, and IOP (tonopen). Linear regression analysis showed that CH was positively associated with CCT (p < 0.001) and negatively associated with IOPcc (p < 0.001), while CRF was positively associated with CCT (p < 0.001), HbA1c (p < 0.05), and negatively associated with diagnosis of DR (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This study underscores the influence of metabolic control, as reflected by HbA1c levels, on corneal biomechanical parameters in diabetic patients, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and managing glycemic control in this population.
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- Duygu Akbulut Sagaltici
- University of Health Sciences, Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey
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Del Barco O, Ávila FJ, Marcellán C, Remón L. Corneal retardation time as an ocular hypertension disease indicator. Biomed Phys Eng Express 2023; 10:015014. [PMID: 38055990 DOI: 10.1088/2057-1976/ad12fa] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Objective.A detailed analysis of the corneal retardation timeτas a highly related parameter to the intraocular pressure (IOP), and its plausible role as an indicator of ocular hypertension disease.Approach.A simple theoretical expression forτis derived within the corneal viscoelastic model of Kelvin-Voigt with 3 elements. This retardation time can be easily calculated from the well-known signal and pressure amplitudes of non-contact tonometers like the Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA). Then, a population-based study was performed where 100 subjects aged from 18 to 30 were analyzed (within this group, about 10% had an elevated IOP with more than 21 mmHg).Main results.A clear relationship between the corneal retardation time and the corneal-compensated intraocular pressure (IOPcc) was found, underlying the risk for ocular hypertensive (OHT) subjects with lowerτvalues to develop hypertension illnesses (due to the inability of poorly viscoelastic corneas to absorb IOP fluctuations, resulting in probable optic nerve damage).Significance.Our results might provide an useful tool to systematically discern which OHT patients (and even those with normal IOP values) are more likely to suffer glaucoma progression and, consequently, ensure an early diagnosis.
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- Oscar Del Barco
- Laboratorio de Óptica, Instituto Universitario de Investigación en Óptica y Nanofísica, Universidad de Murcia, Campus de Espinardo, E-30100, Murcia, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Universidad de Zaragoza, E-50009, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Universidad de Zaragoza, E-50009, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Departamento de Física Aplicada, Universidad de Zaragoza, E-50009, Zaragoza, Spain
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Elhusseiny AM, Scarcelli G, Saeedi OJ. Corneal Biomechanical Measures for Glaucoma: A Clinical Approach. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1108. [PMID: 37892838 PMCID: PMC10604716 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101108] [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: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Over the last two decades, there has been growing interest in assessing corneal biomechanics in different diseases, such as keratoconus, glaucoma, and corneal disorders. Given the interaction and structural continuity between the cornea and sclera, evaluating corneal biomechanics may give us further insights into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, progression, and management of glaucoma. Therefore, some authorities have recommended baseline evaluations of corneal biomechanics in all glaucoma and glaucoma suspects patients. Currently, two devices (Ocular Response Analyzer and Corneal Visualization Schiempflug Technology) are commercially available for evaluating corneal biomechanics; however, each device reports different parameters, and there is a weak to moderate agreement between the reported parameters. Studies are further limited by the inclusion of glaucoma subjects taking topical prostaglandin analogues, which may alter corneal biomechanics and contribute to contradicting results, lack of proper stratification of patients, and misinterpretation of the results based on factors that are confounded by intraocular pressure changes. This review aims to summarize the recent evidence on corneal biomechanics in glaucoma patients and insights for future studies to address the current limitations of the literature studying corneal biomechanics.
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- Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny
- Department of Ophthalmology, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA;
- Department of Ophthalmology, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA;
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA;
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Pniakowska Z, Jurowski P. Early influence of endotamponade on corneal biomechanical parameters, central corneal thickness and accuracy of intraocular pressure measurement. Sci Rep 2023; 13:154. [PMID: 36599896 PMCID: PMC9813351 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-27407-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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To define the influence of air, SF6 gas and silicon oil 1000cs tamponade injection and oil tamponade removal on corneal biomechanics, central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure. 77 eyes referred to vitrectomy were divided into 4 groups: 19 to air tamponade, 21 to SF6 tamponade, 19 to oil tamponade, 18 to oil tamponade removal. Pre- and postoperative corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor, corneal thickness, Goldman intraocular pressure (GAT) and corneal compensated intraocular pressure (IOPcc) were analysed. GAT and IOPcc did not change after the air or SF6 tamponade. The oil tamponade injection caused increase in GAT and IOPcc, while the oil removal caused reduction in those parameters. In all groups, preoperative and postoperative values of GAT and IOPcc did not differ. There was no change in corneal thickness and biomechanics after air, SF6 or oil tamponade while after removal of oil those parameters are decreased. The air, SF6 and oil tamponade does not change the corneal thickness and corneal biomechanics. The removal of oil causes decrease in corneal thickness and biomechanics which can lead to bias in intraocular pressure measurement. GAT and IOPcc did not differ in eyes pre- and post-vitrectomy, being similarly reliable measure.
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- Zofia Pniakowska
- grid.8267.b0000 0001 2165 3025Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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- grid.8267.b0000 0001 2165 3025Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Rehabilitation, Medical University of Lodz, Zeromskiego 113, 90-549 Lodz, Poland
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Lotfy A, Mattout HK, Fouda SM, Hemeda S. Correlation between radial peripapillary vascular density and reduced central corneal thickness in glaucoma suspect patients. BMC Ophthalmol 2022; 22:414. [PMID: 36316681 PMCID: PMC9620628 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-022-02628-z] [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: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Background Optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography (OCTA) provides a quantitative assessment of the microcirculation of the retina and choroid. It may precede the retinal nerve layer (RNFL) and optic disc head defects. Retinal nerve fiber layer defects and reduced central corneal thickness (CCT) are important parameters in the assessment of a glaucoma suspect patients. The aim of this study is to investigate any possible relationship between the reduced central corneal thickness and the radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) density defect in glaucoma suspect. Methods In this cross sectional study, 92 eyes were incorporated. Peripapillary OCT angiography (4.5 mm) and Anterior segment OCT for corneal pachymetry were done. C/D Ratio, thickness of nerve fiber layer, the blood flow indices and central corneal thickness also were evaluated. Results In eyes of glaucoma suspect patients; a significant positive correlation between CCT and total RPC density was detected (r = 0.38, P < 0.001). A strong positive correlation was also found between total RPC and peripapillary RNFL thickness (r = 0.55, P < 0.001). Conclusion Reduced central corneal thickness and peripapillary capillary density are two screening parameters for glaucoma suspect patients. The radial peripapillary capillary density is a valid diagnostic tool for glaucoma. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12886-022-02628-z.
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- Ayman Lotfy
- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- grid.31451.320000 0001 2158 2757Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW This review summarizes recent findings on corneal hysteresis, a biomechanical property of the cornea. Corneal hysteresis measurements can be easily acquired clinically and may serve as surrogate markers for biomechanical properties of tissues in the back of the eye, like the lamina cribrosa and peripapillary sclera, which may be related to the susceptibility to glaucomatous damage. RECENT FINDINGS Several studies have provided evidence of the associations between corneal hysteresis and clinically relevant outcomes in glaucoma. Corneal hysteresis has been shown to be predictive of glaucoma development in eyes suspected of having the disease. For eyes already diagnosed with glaucoma, lower corneal hysteresis has been associated with higher risk of progression and faster rates of visual field loss over time. Such associations appear to be stronger than those for corneal thickness, suggesting that corneal hysteresis may be a more important predictive factor. Recent evidence has also shown that cornealcorrected intraocular pressure measurements may present advantages compared to conventional Goldmann tonometry in predicting clinically relevant outcomes in glaucoma. SUMMARY Given the evidence supporting corneal hysteresis as an important risk factor for glaucoma development and its progression, practitioners should consider measuring corneal hysteresis in all patients at risk for glaucoma, as well as in those already diagnosed with the disease.
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- Duke Eye Center and Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Díaz-Barreda MD, Sánchez-Marín I, Boned-Murillo A, Pérez-Navarro I, Martínez J, Pardina-Claver E, Pérez D, Ascaso FJ, Ibáñez J. Modification of Corneal Biomechanics and Intraocular Pressure Following Non-Penetrating Deep Sclerectomy. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11051216. [PMID: 35268307 PMCID: PMC8911357 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11051216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Changes in the cornea can influence outcomes in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). We aimed to evaluate the relevance of changes in corneal biomechanics and intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients undergoing non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) with the Esnoper V2000 implant® (AJL Ophthalmic S.A., Gasteiz, Spain). We included 42 eyes of 42 patients with POAG scheduled for NPDS with the Esnoper V2000 implant. Biomechanical properties were measured by Ocular Response Analyzer® G3 (ORA; Reichert Inc., Depew, NY, USA). Corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), corneal compensated IOP (IOPcc), and Goldmann-correlated IOP (IOPg) were measured the day before surgery and on day 1, 7, and 30 and 2 and 3 months after surgery. CH initially increased, fell below the presurgical value at 30 days after the surgery, and increased again at 2 and 3 months. CRF, IOPcc, and IOPg decreased on the first day after surgery, then followed a trend of increasing but stayed below pre-surgery levels. All values reached statistical significance. While observed changes in corneal biomechanics after NPDS and Esnoper V2000 implant were significant, more studies are needed if we are to understand their influence on corneal biomechanics and their clinical relevance in POAG.
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- María Dolores Díaz-Barreda
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.D.D.-B.); (F.J.A.); Tel.: +34-629-863-827 (M.D.D.-B.); +34-686-574-389 (F.J.A.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.D.D.-B.); (F.J.A.); Tel.: +34-629-863-827 (M.D.D.-B.); +34-686-574-389 (F.J.A.)
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (I.S.-M.); (A.B.-M.); (I.P.-N.); (J.M.); (E.P.-C.); (D.P.); (J.I.)
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
- Aragon Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), 50009 Zaragoza, Spain
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García-Medina JJ, Pinazo-Durán MD. Updates in Clinical and Translational Glaucoma Research. J Clin Med 2021; 11:jcm11010221. [PMID: 35011961 PMCID: PMC8745984 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11010221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Glaucoma is a sight-threatening disease and the primum mobile of irreversible blindness worldwide [...].
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- José Javier García-Medina
- Department of Ophthalmology, General University Hospital Morales Meseguer, 30007 Murcia, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, University of Murcia, 30120 Murcia, Spain
- Spanish Net of Ophthalmic Research “OFTARED” RD16/0008/0022, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.J.G.-M.); (M.D.P.-D.)
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- Spanish Net of Ophthalmic Research “OFTARED” RD16/0008/0022, Institute of Health Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Ophthalmic Research Unit “Santiago Grisolia”/FISABIO, 46017 Valencia, Spain
- Cellular and Molecular Ophthalmobiology Group, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Odontology, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
- Correspondence: (J.J.G.-M.); (M.D.P.-D.)
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