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Ersöz MG, Hocaoğlu M, Sayman Muslubaş I, Arf S, Yıldız E, Karaçorlu M. Artifact-Removed Quantitative Analysis of Choriocapillaris Flow Voids. Turk J Ophthalmol 2023; 53:37-43. [PMID: 36847632 PMCID: PMC9973212 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2022.23855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023] Open
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Objectives To investigate choriocapillaris flow voids (FV) with a new optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) image processing strategy that can eliminate artifacts caused by vitreous opacities, sub-retinal pigment epithelium fluid and deposits, and subretinal fluid (SRF) by thresholding the en-face OCT image of the outer retina. Materials and Methods We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients with drusen and patients with active central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). FV number (FVn), average area (FVav), and maximum area (FVmax) and the percentage of nonperfused choriocapillaris area (PNPCA) obtained using the proposed strategy were compared with those obtained by removing only artifacts caused by the superficial capillary plexus (SCP). Results The SRF group included 21 eyes with active CSC and the drusen group included 29 eyes with nonexudative age-related macular degeneration. FVav, FVmax, FVn, and PNPCA obtained using the algorithm were significantly lower than those obtained by removing only SCP-related artefacts in both groups (all p<0.05). The algorithm was also able to remove 96.9% of artifacts secondary to vitreous opacities and all artifacts secondary to serous pigment epithelial detachments. Conclusion Choriocapillaris nonperfusion areas on OCTA images may be overestimated in eyes with RPE abnormalities and SRF due to artifacts. These artifact areas on choriocapillaris OCTA images can be removed using thresholded images of the outer retina en-face OCT scans. Our new artifact-removal strategy is useful in the assessment of choriocapillaris FV in eyes with SRF, drusen, drusen-like deposits, and pigment epithelial detachment.
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- M Giray Ersöz
- Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Koç University Faculty of Medicine, Translational Medicine Application and Research Center, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S, Hocaoglu M, Giray Ersoz M, Karacorlu M. Best disease presenting as subretinal pigment epithelium hyperreflectivite lesion on spectral-domain optical coherence tomography: Multimodal imaging features. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:2702-2711. [PMID: 34806463 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211055961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To report clinical and multimodal imaging features of Best disease in patients presenting with subretinal pigment epithelium hyperreflective lesions. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS Clinical examination findings and multimodal imaging features, including color fundus photography, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), fundus autofluorescence, fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA), and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) images were evaluated retrospectively. RESULTS We assessed 27 eyes of 16 patients with the diagnosis of Best disease. Only patients presenting with serous macular detachment and subretinal pigment epithelium hyperreflective lesion in one or both eyes were included in this study. In 17 of 27 eyes (63%), fibrosis was identified by multimodal imaging techniques. Although there was no sign of active neovascularization on fundus examination or SD-OCT, a vascular network could be identified in 7 eyes (26%) (in 1 eye with OCTA only and in 6 eyes with both OCTA and ICGA). Active neovascularization was seen in 3 eyes (11%). Treatment was recommended for eyes with active neovascularization, and follow-up was scheduled for eyes with quiescent neovascularization and fibrosis. CONCLUSION Eyes with Best disease with subretinal pigment epithelium hyperreflective lesion and serous macular detachment may show fibrosis, quiescent neovascularization, or active neovascularization. Multimodal imaging techniques are very important for differentiation of these lesions.
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- 498107Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ersoz MG, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S, Karacorlu M. DEVELOPMENT OF PACHYCHOROID PIGMENT EPITHELIOPATHY AND TRANSFORMATION TO CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY AFTER INTRAVITREAL DEXAMETHASONE IMPLANTATION. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2021; 15:386-390. [PMID: 30260905 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000000820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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PURPOSE To report first case of sequential development of pachychoroid pigment epitheliopathy (PPE) and central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) after repeated intravitreal dexamethasone implantations for diabetic macular edema treatment. METHODS We present a case of a 54-year-old man having intravitreal dexamethasone implant for bilateral diabetic macular edema. RESULTS We observed development of pachychoroid pigment epitheliopathy, seen as a small pigment epithelial detachment on optical coherence tomography after a fourth dexamethasone implantation. A fifth implantation caused transformation of pachychoroid pigment epitheliopathy to central serous chorioretinopathy. CONCLUSION Consecutive administration of dexamethasone implants may have a cumulative effect on retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch membrane, and choroid.
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Sayman Muslubas I, Hocaoglu M, Ersoz MG, Arf S, Karacorlu M. TRANSCORNEAL SUTURELESS SILICONE OIL REMOVAL USING 23-GAUGE TROCAR SYSTEM IN APHAKIA. Retin Cases Brief Rep 2021; 15:266-268. [PMID: 30015773 DOI: 10.1097/icb.0000000000000780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe transcorneal sutureless silicone oil removal using 23-gauge trocars as an alternative surgical technique in an aphakic eye. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated the management of a 50-year-old male patient who had a history of bilateral congenital cataract removal at the age of 5 and developed rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. A 3-port 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy, removal of the vitreous up to the vitreous base, 60° temporal retinotomy, and anterior flap retinectomy were performed. Silicone oil (1,000 cSt) was selected as a tamponading agent. The patients underwent active silicone oil removal at subsequent surgery 2 months after the initial vitrectomy. RESULTS The silicone oil was successfully extracted from the aphakic eye by using transcorneal 23-gauge trocars. No suture was needed at the corneal wound sites. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. CONCLUSION Transcorneal silicone oil removal using 23-gauge trocars can be performed easily with today's modern vitreoretinal surgery systems as an alternative treatment modality.
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Ersöz MG, Hocaoğlu M, Sayman Muslubaş IB, Arf S, Karaçorlu M. Vitrectomy Due to Vitreous Hemorrhage and Tractional Retinal Detachment Secondary to Eales' Disease. Turk J Ophthalmol 2021; 51:102-106. [PMID: 33951898 PMCID: PMC8109032 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2020.43709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives To investigate visual and anatomical outcomes of vitreoretinal surgeries in patients with Eales' disease. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, 22 eyes of 21 patients with vitreous hemorrhage (VH) or tractional retinal detachment (TRD) secondary to Eales' disease who underwent vitreoretinal surgery between January 1997 and December 2015 and had at least 1 year of follow-up were included. Results The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was significantly higher at final visit (0.6±0.9 logMAR) than the preoperative values (1.8±1.1 logMAR) (p<0.001). After surgery, BCVA was stable in 4 eyes (18.2%), increased in 16 eyes (72.7%), and decreased in 2 eyes (9.1%). Although the mean BCVA was better in the VH group (0.3±0.34 logMAR) than the TRD group (0.9±1.1 logMAR), the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.1). Multivariable linear regression analyses revealed that final BCVA was negatively associated with preoperative or postoperative proliferative vitreoretinopathy grade C (PVR-C), preoperative retinal detachment involving the macula, postoperative neovascular glaucoma, and long preoperative duration of disease, and positively associated with preoperative BCVA. Final BCVA was not associated with preoperative retinal and disc neovascularization, rubeosis iridis, total posterior hyaloid detachment, preoperative retinal laser photocoagulation, indication of surgery, diameter of sclerotomy (20 or 23 gauge), preoperative lens status, preoperative or postoperative epimacular membrane, peroperative iatrogenic retinal breaks, postoperative hypotony, cystoid macular edema, and new or recurrent retinal detachment. The primary anatomic success rate was 81.8% and the final anatomic success rate was 90.9%. Conclusion In Eales' disease, good visual results can be obtained with vitreoretinal surgery if the detachment area does not involve the macula and PVR-C does not develop pre- or postoperatively.
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey
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Hocaoglu M, Karacorlu M, Giray Ersoz M, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S. Retinotomy and retinectomy for anterior inferior proliferative vitreoretinopathy: Can visual outcome be improved? Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:11206721211012848. [PMID: 33887980 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211012848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the treatment outcomes and prognostic factors of retinotomy/retinectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) complicated anterior inferior proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). METHODS Retrospective, nonrandomized, single-center case series. The outcomes of 126 cases of retinotomy/retinectomy for RD complicated by advanced (Grade C) anterior inferior PVR managed consistently by one surgeon during a 15-year period were evaluated. RESULTS Forty-two eyes (33%) had primary RDs and 84 (67%) had recurrent RDs. The extent of retinotomy/retinectomy varied: 90° in 21 eyes (17%), >90° to <180° in 49 eyes (39%), and ⩾180° to ⩽240° in 56 eyes (44%). The retinotomy/retinectomy location was peripheral in 58 eyes (46%) and equatorial in 68 eyes (54%). The mean follow-up period was 43 ± 42 months. The silicone oil (SO) was removed from 98% of the eyes. The single-operation success rate after the primary retinectomy was 87%, and the final attachment rate was 94%. Visual acuity improved from 20/630 to 20/160 (p < 0.001). Vision ⩾20/200 was achieved in 101 eyes (80%). Good visual outcome was correlated positively with preoperative VA (p = 0.02), previous vitrectomy with gas tamponade (p = 0.007), and was negatively correlated with number of previous RD operations (p = 0.01), larger extent of RD (p = 0.02) and more extensive retinotomy/retinectomy (p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS An appropriate and timely intervention, including vitrectomy alone, inferior relaxing retinotomy/retinectomy and standard SO tamponade provide satisfactory outcomes for RDs complicated by PVR. Lesser extension of grade C PVR at baseline, such as PVR limited to one quadrant should encourage vitreoretinal specialists to consider retinotomy/retinectomy at a milder clinical stage of PVR development.
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- Biruni University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ersoz MG, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S, Karacorlu M. Characteristics and management of macular hole developing after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2021; 65:497-505. [PMID: 33733321 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-021-00833-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To report characteristics of patients developing full-thickness macular hole (MH) after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair surgery. We also compared patients developing MH with and without accompanying RRD recurrence regarding anatomical and visual outcomes of MH repair. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS Medical records of patients who developed MH after RRD repair between January 2002 and January 2018 were reviewed. RESULTS We performed 1661 primary RRD operations during the study period and 14 of these developed MH, an incidence of 0.8%. Nine patients had their primary RRD repair surgery in another clinic and were referred to our clinic after development of MH. In total 23 patients with MH secondary to RRD repair were included in the study. The type of RRD repair surgery was scleral buckling only in 4 patients (17%), pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) only in 14 patients (61%), and sequential scleral buckling and PPV in 5 patients (22%). Nineteen patients (83%) had macula-off RRD. In 12 patients (52%), MH developed within 3 months after RRD repair. Surgery for MH repair was performed in 18 patients. Postoperative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was better than preoperative BCVA in the group with RRD recurrence as well as in the group without RRD recurrence (both P < 0.05). There wasn't a significant difference between these groups regarding postoperative visual gain and anatomical success (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION MH can develop after various surgical methods of RRD repair. Anatomic closure and visual acuity gain can be achieved even if patients have accompanying RRD recurrence.
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- Mehmet Giray Ersoz
- Department of Ophthalmology, Biruni University Medical School, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Hakkı Yeten Cad. Unimed Center No: 19/7 Fulya, Şişli, 34349, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Hakkı Yeten Cad. Unimed Center No: 19/7 Fulya, Şişli, 34349, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Hakkı Yeten Cad. Unimed Center No: 19/7 Fulya, Şişli, 34349, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Hakkı Yeten Cad. Unimed Center No: 19/7 Fulya, Şişli, 34349, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Ersoz MG, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S, Karacorlu M. QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF THE FOVEAL AVASCULAR ZONE USING OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY FOR IDIOPATHIC EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE. Retina 2021; 41:54-59. [PMID: 32195787 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000002794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate, using optical coherence tomography angiography, the foveal avascular zone (FAZar), the FAZ perimeter (FAZp), the acircularity index of the FAZ (FAZai), and the density of vessels surrounding the FAZ (FAZvd) before and after idiopathic epiretinal membrane surgery, and associations of these parameters with postoperative best-corrected visual acuity, letter score gain, and central foveal thickness. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed preoperative and postoperative (sixth month) medical records of 28 eyes of 28 patients who undergone epiretinal membrane surgery and had an intact ellipsoid zone. RESULTS There were significant increases in best-corrected visual acuity, FAZar, and FAZp and decreases in central foveal thickness and FAZai (all P < 0.05). Postoperative best-corrected visual acuity was not significantly correlated with any preoperative parameters. Postoperative letter score gain and central foveal thickness correlated negatively with preoperative FAZar and preoperative FAZp (all P < 0.05). Multivariable linear regression analysis revealed that preoperative FAZp was independently associated with postoperative letter score gain (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The FAZ enlarges and becomes more circular after epiretinal membrane surgery. Postoperative best-corrected visual acuity is not associated with any FAZ parameters. In eyes with an intact foveal ellipsoid zone, especially a smaller preoperative FAZp is associated with more postoperative letter score gain.
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Objectives To evaluate the outcomes of 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) under air compared with standard PPV for idiopathic macular hole (MH). Materials and Methods In this prospective, comparative, interventional case series, 42 eyes of 42 patients with idiopathic MH were enrolled. Twenty-one eyes had vitrectomy with an air-infused technique and 21 eyes underwent vitrectomy with a traditional balanced salt solution-infused technique as a control group. Effective vitrectomy time, total surgery time, microperimetry (MP1), and anatomical and functional results were evaluated. Results The mean effective vitrectomy time was significantly lower in the air group than in the control group (7.5±0.3 min and 13.3±0.5 min, respectively, P<0.001). The mean total surgery time was significantly lower in the air group than the control group (21.8±2.0 min and 25.9±1.1 min, respectively, P<0.001). There were no statistically significant changes between preoperative and 3-month postoperative retinal sensitivity values evaluated by MP1 in either group. Anatomical success at 3 months was 100% in both groups. Intraoperative complications noted during the air-infused vitrectomy were retinal touch (10%) and sudden hypotony (10%); in the two pseudophakic eyes, migration of air into the anterior chamber occurred in one (50%) and fogging of the intraocular lens in one eye (50%). Conclusion Vitrectomy under air infusion for idiopathic MH showed some advantages over a traditional vitrectomy technique in terms of vitreous visualization, effective vitrectomy time, and total surgery duration, without significantly increasing intraoperative and postoperative complication rates. Postoperative microperimetry results indicated no specific damage to the retina or optic nerve related to the continuous air infusion.
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- Murat Karaçorlu
- İstanbul Retina Institute, Ophthalmology Clinic, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, Ophthalmology Clinic, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, Ophthalmology Clinic, İstanbul, Turkey
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, Ophthalmology Clinic, İstanbul, Turkey
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Ersöz MG, Hocaoğlu M, Sayman Muslubaş IB, Arf S, Karaçorlu M. Dislocated Intraocular Lens Extraction and Iris-Claw Lens Implantation in Vitrectomized and Non-vitrectomized Eyes. Turk J Ophthalmol 2019; 49:277-282. [PMID: 31650810 PMCID: PMC6823582 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2019.79735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives: To compare the outcomes and complications of dislocated intraocular lens (IOL) extraction and secondary iris-claw IOL (ICIOL) implantation in vitrectomized and non-vitrectomized eyes. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 19 vitrectomized eyes and 11 non-vitrectomized eyes that underwent dislocated IOL extraction and secondary anterior chamber ICIOL implantation between June 2014 and September 2017 and had at least one year of follow-up. Results: There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of demographic data, operative time, baseline anatomic and functional measurements, or postoperative changes in these measurements (all p>0.05). Postoperative best corrected visual acuity was significantly higher than preoperative values in both groups (both p<0.05). Complication rates did not differ between the groups (all p>0.05). In both groups, endothelial cell density was significantly lower at postoperative 1 year compared to preoperative measurements. There was no significant difference between groups regarding endothelial cell loss (p=0.49). One vitrectomized eye had corneal decompensation. Other complications included hyphema, transient increase of intraocular pressure, secondary glaucoma, pupillary irregularity, and dislocation of ICIOL. Mean operative time was 26.4±5.9 minutes. Conclusion: Dislocated IOL extraction and secondary anterior chamber ICIOL implantation is a safe treatment option in both vitrectomized and non-vitrectomized eyes.
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey
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Karaçorlu M, Hocaoğlu M, Arf S, Ersöz MG, Sayman Muslubaş I. Risk-based Algorithm-guided Treatment Protocol for the Management of Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration. Turk J Ophthalmol 2019; 49:258-269. [PMID: 31650792 PMCID: PMC6823591 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.galenos.2019.26235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives: To assess outcomes of a risk-based algorithm-guided treatment protocol for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and ten eyes of 184 patients managed with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents according to a protocol consisting of one of three initial regimens depending on risk with at least 2 years of follow-up were retrospectively evaluated. The “short-term monthly injections” protocol was used for low-risk patients with low-risk lesions and good fellow-eye vision. Patients with low-risk lesions but without good fellow-eye vision, or those with good fellow-eye vision and high-risk lesions were managed according to the “short-term treat-and-extend (TREX)” protocol. The “extended TREX” protocol was for patients with high-risk lesions and low fellow-eye visual acuity. Results: The initial treatment plan consisted of short-term monthly injections in 62 eyes (30%), the short-term TREX regimen in 120 eyes (57%), and the extended TREX regimen in 28 eyes (13%). Overall, 63% of cases met the criteria for cessation of treatment. Approximately 58% of these cases had recurrence, at a mean of 13 months. The mean change in VA from baseline was +9.0 letters at 12 months and +8.0 letters at 24 months. VA improved during a mean follow-up of 46.8±22 months, with a mean of 3.4±1.6 anti-VEGF injections per year. Conclusion: The risk-based algorithm-guided treatment protocol yielded visual outcomes similar to those of the common alternative treatment and monitoring regimens, with a dramatically reduced number of injections, as required by the individual lesion and vision in the fellow eye.
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey
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Hocaoglu M, Ersoz MG, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S, Karacorlu M. Factors associated with macular complications in highly myopic eyes with dome-shaped macular configuration. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2019; 257:2357-2365. [PMID: 31485730 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-019-04449-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 08/10/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the associations between macular complications and demographic, clinical, and optical coherence tomography characteristics (OCT) of highly myopic eyes with a dome-shaped macula (DSM). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the findings of 90 patients (167 eyes) with DSM who had vertical and horizontal OCT scans between January 2011 and June 2018. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, and OCT-derived morphologic parameters were determined, and the associations of these parameters with macular complications were evaluated. RESULTS Among 167 eyes, the following patterns were observed: horizontally oriented DSM (71%), symmetric DSM (27%), and vertically oriented DSM (2%). Complications or abnormalities involving the macular area were detected by OCT in 63% (106/167) of the eyes. Specific complications were as follows: choroidal neovascularization (CNV) (37.1%), macular retinoschisis (9.0%), serous retinal detachment (RD) (7.8%), epiretinal membrane (4.2%), lamellar macular hole (3.0%), and macular hole (2.4%). The eyes with CNV had thinner choroid (P < 0.001) and lower macular bulge height (P = 0.04). The eyes with serous RD had thicker choroid (P < 0.001) and higher macular bulge height (P < 0.001). Serous RD was significantly more common when the macular height was greater than 250 μm (P = 0.001) and if the DSM pattern was vertical (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A greater bulge height and thicker choroid in highly myopic eyes with DSM may be protective against the development of myopic CNV. A thicker choroid, a higher macular bulge (> 250 μm), and a vertical DSM pattern are associated with a risk of developing serous RD.
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey. .,Istanbul RETINA Enstitüsü, Hakkı Yeten Cad. Unimed Center No: 19/7, Fulya - Şişli, 34349, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Karacorlu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S, Hocaoglu M, Ersoz MG. Membrane patterns in eyes with choroidal neovascularization on optical coherence tomography angiography. Eye (Lond) 2019; 33:1280-1289. [PMID: 30932032 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-019-0415-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate morphologic patterns of choroidal neovascular membranes using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in patients with treatment-naive, continuously treated, and previously treated exudative age-related macular degeneration (AMD). SUBJECTS We assessed retrospectively 184 eyes of 153 patients diagnosed with type 1, type 2, and mixed-type neovascularization associated with AMD. The type of neovascularization and clinical activity were assessed by clinical examination and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Morphological patterns of neovascular membranes were categorized using en face images on the AngioVue (Optovue) OCTA system. RESULTS The mean age of patients was 77.9 ± 8.6 years (range, 52-96 years). The most frequently identified type of membrane morphology was well-defined in the treatment-naive group (69% of the eyes) and in eyes receiving ongoing anti-VEGF treatments (77% of the eyes). Long-filamentous morphology was the most frequent type in the previously treated group (53%), in which only 33% had a well-defined membrane. All clinically active cases had a well-defined pattern, such as a medusa or sea-fan shaped pattern, or an ill-defined pattern, and none had a long-filamentous neovascular network. Almost half of the clinically inactive cases (47%) had well- or ill-defined, identifiable membrane morphology on OCTA. A long-filamentous membrane pattern, which was consistent with chronicity of lesion, was seen only in eyes with inactive neovascularization. CONCLUSIONS The membrane morphology on OCTA was not associated with clinical activity, except that the presence of long dilated filamentous linear vessels was associated with chronicity and lesion inactivity.
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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Hocaoglu M, Karacorlu M, Ersoz MG, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S. Vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade for retinal detachment associated with giant retinal tears: Favourable outcomes without adjuvant scleral buckling. Acta Ophthalmol 2019; 97:e271-e276. [PMID: 30284388 DOI: 10.1111/aos.13895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/20/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade in the management of retinal detachment associated with giant retinal tears. METHODS We reviewed 45 eyes of 42 patients with primary retinal detachment associated with giant retinal tears over 10 years at a tertiary referral centre. Patients underwent 23-gauge vitrectomy without adjuvant scleral buckling by a single surgeon and had follow-up at least 6 months after silicone oil removal. RESULTS Mean follow-up was 37 ± 35 months. Seven eyes (16%) had grade C proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and 16 (36%) had a giant retinal tear ≥180° at baseline. The primary reattachment rate was 84%, and the overall final anatomical success rate was 98%. The mean Snellen visual acuity equivalent at the final visit was 20/58. Final visual acuity ≥20/40 was achieved in 64%. The mean duration of silicone oil tamponade was 10.5 ± 4 weeks. By the final visit, silicone oil had been removed from 44 eyes (98%). CONCLUSION The high rates of anatomical and functional success support management of giant retinal tears-associated retinal detachment with vitrectomy without adjuvant scleral buckling. Removal of silicone oil at the earliest possible time helps to avoid complications such as keratopathy, glaucoma and visual loss without apparent reason.
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- Istanbul Retina Institute Istanbul Turkey
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Karacorlu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Ersoz MG, Hocaoglu M, Arf S. When does visual acuity stabilize after macular hole surgery? Five-year follow-up of surgery for idiopathic macular hole. Acta Ophthalmol 2019; 97:e136-e137. [PMID: 30288916 DOI: 10.1111/aos.13862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Istanbul Retina Institute; Istanbul Turkey
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Karacorlu M, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Ersoz MG, Arf S, Uysal O. Correction to: Primary vitrectomy with short-term silicone oil tamponade for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Int Ophthalmol 2019; 39:125. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-018-0981-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Muslubas IS, Ersoz MG, Hocaoglu M, Arf S, Karacorlu M. Morphological and Functional Changes Immediately After Half-Time Photodynamic Therapy in Patients With Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2018; 49:932-940. [DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20181203-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Hocaoglu M, Muslubas IS, Ersoz MG, Arf S, Karacorlu M. First-Operated and Fellow Eyes With Bilateral Idiopathic Macular Hole: Comparison of Anatomical and Functional Postoperative Outcomes. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2018; 49:571-578. [DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20180803-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ersoz MG, Arf S, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Karacorlu M. Patient characteristics and risk factors for central serous chorioretinopathy: an analysis of 811 patients. Br J Ophthalmol 2018; 103:725-729. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2018] [Revised: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AimsTo determine the demographic and morphological characteristics of patients with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) and describe risk factors for CSC.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed medical records of 811 patients with CSC and 816 healthy controls referred from 2002 to 2018.ResultsThe female/male ratio of patients with CSC was 1/2.7. Mean age of onset was 45.2 years. The peak prevalence for men occurred at 45–49 years. Women had two prevalence peaks, the higher at 55–59 years and the other at 45–49 years. Of these patients, 56.8% had unilateral disease, 42.1% had bilateral disease and 1.1% had only one eye. 671 (82.7%) patients had spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) images and 598 (73.7%) had enhanced depth choroidal images. Pigment epithelial detachment (PED) was detected in 763 (80.7%) of 945 eyes with SD-OCT images. Chronic cases were more likely to be bilateral and multifocal and to have PED (all p<0.001). Subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) did not differ between chronic and classic cases (p=0.74), but SFCT was greater in multifocal cases than unifocal cases (p<0.001). In multivariate regression analyses, older age of onset, longer duration of disease and hyperopia were positively associated with having chronic disease rather than classic disease, and myopia and thyroid hormone replacement were negatively associated. Steroid use, antidepressant or anxiolytic drug use, smoking, pregnancy and hyperopia were risk factors, and myopia was a protective factor for CSC.ConclusionThis is the largest case-control study of CSC to evaluate demographic morphological characteristics and risk factors. Multiple factors are associated with CSC.
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PURPOSE To report visualization of a case of retinal deep capillary plexus ischemia with antiphospholipid syndrome. METHODS A 53-year-old woman was referred with a 1-week history of sudden onset of decreased vision in the right eye. Her symptoms were evaluated by clinical examination, infrared reflectance, fundus autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, microperimetry, and multifocal electroretinography. RESULTS The patient's visual acuity on presentation was 0.4 (Snellen) in the right eye and 0.7 in the left eye. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography showed increased reflectivity of inner nuclear and inner plexiform layers of the right eye. Laboratory evaluation revealed abnormal titers of lupus anticoagulant antibodies. After 6 months, her visual acuity was finger counting at 1 m in the right eye and 0.4 in the left eye. Spectral-domain optical coherence tomographic image demonstrated a diffuse thinning of those retinal layers in the right eye. These findings are consistent with the clinical characteristics of retinal deep capillary ischemia in association with antiphospholipid syndrome. CONCLUSION Deep capillary ischemia has some characteristic findings, and on spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, outcomes in conjunction with multimodal imaging are helpful for the diagnosis of the acute and the chronic stages of retinal deep capillary plexus ischemia.
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- Serra Arf
- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sayman Muslubas I, Karacorlu M, Hocaoglu M, Ersoz MG, Arf S. Anatomical and functional outcomes following vitrectomy for dense vitreous hemorrhage related to Terson syndrome in children. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2017; 256:503-510. [DOI: 10.1007/s00417-017-3887-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Karacorlu M, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Ersoz MG, Arf S, Uysal O. Primary vitrectomy with short-term silicone oil tamponade for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Int Ophthalmol 2017; 39:117-124. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0787-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ersoz MG, Arf S, Karacorlu M, Hocaoglu M, Muslubas IS. Pachychoroid Pigment Epitheliopathy Associated With Tamoxifen. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2017; 48:838-842. [DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20170928-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ersoz MG, Karacorlu M, Arf S, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I. Pachychoroid pigment epitheliopathy in fellow eyes of patients with unilateral central serous chorioretinopathy. Br J Ophthalmol 2017; 102:473-478. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-310724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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AimsTo investigate the prevalence of pachychoroid pigment epitheliopathy (PPE) in fellow eyes of patients with unilateral central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) and to determine differences between patients with PPE, uncomplicated pachychoroid (UCP) and normal fellow eyes.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 536 patients with CSC. Demographic and medical data, spectral domain optical coherence tomography scans with enhanced depth imaging mode, infrared reflectance images and fundus autofluorescence images were obtained from the patients’ medical records.Results254 (47.4%) of 536 patients had bilateral CSC. The female to male ratio was 1/2.8 in all patients with CSC. In patients with unilateral CSC (282 patients), 61% of fellow eyes had PPE, 30.8% had UCP and 8.2% were normal. There were no significant differences between patients with PPE, UCP and normal eyes in age, duration of disease, sex, presence of systemic hypertension, steroid use, psychopharmacological medication use, refractive error or central foveal thickness. Eyes with PPE and UCP did not differ regarding subfoveal choroidal thickness. In eyes with PPE (172 eyes), 77.3% had retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) bumps and 43% had pigment epithelium detachment.ConclusionPPE is common in fellow eyes of patients with CSC. There is no difference between PPE and UCP regarding demographic characteristics and medical features.
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Muslubas IS, Hocaoglu M, Arf S, Karacorlu M. A case of morning glory syndrome associated with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous and Peters' anomaly. GMS Ophthalmol Cases 2017; 7:Doc02. [PMID: 28154792 PMCID: PMC5244077 DOI: 10.3205/oc000053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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We report a case of morning glory syndrome (MGS) associated with persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV) and Peters’ anomaly. A 2-day-old girl, born at term with a birth weight of 3,350 g was diagnosed with Peters’ anomaly, cataract, microphthalmia, PHPV, and MGS. A right limbal lensectomy and vitrectomy with stalk cauterization was performed 8 days later. No early postoperative complication occurred, the family was discharged with advice on medication, and follow-up examination was scheduled. The case report reveals the coexistence of PHPV, Peters’ anomaly, and MGS, which may suggest a genetic link.
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sayman Muslubaş I, Hocaoğlu M, Arf S, Özdemir H, Karaçorlu M. Macular Burns from Nonmedical Lasers. Turk J Ophthalmol 2016; 46:138-143. [PMID: 27800276 PMCID: PMC5076296 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.29577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Laser devices are widely used for medical, military, industrial and entertainment purposes. This extensive and unregulated use of lasers can cause a variety of maculopathies that can result in permanent vision loss. Uncontrolled and inappropriate use of laser instruments should be prevented with strict rules. We strongly emphasize the importance of changing the general misperception that lasers are safe to use for entertainment purposes. In this study we aim to report the clinical features of three patients with a history of maculopathy caused by exposure to laser light in an entertainment venue.
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey
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Hocaoglu M, Karacorlu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Ersoz MG, Arf S. Anatomical and functional outcomes following vitrectomy for advanced familial exudative vitreoretinopathy: a single surgeon's experience. Br J Ophthalmol 2016; 101:946-950. [PMID: 27793819 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-309526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2016] [Revised: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To assess the anatomical and functional results of vitreoretinal surgery in patients with advanced familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR). METHODS Retrospective analysis of data for 10 eyes of 9 patients with advanced FEVR who underwent pars plana vitrectomy from March 1997 to May 2015 and had a follow-up of at least 12 months. The primary outcomes were final visual acuity (VA) and anatomical success. RESULTS The average age at the time of the surgery was 10.1±6.5 years (range 2 months-18 years). The mean follow-up period was 58.4±75.1 months. The male-to-female ratio was 7/2. The mean number of vitreoretinal operations was 1.5. At the last visit, 7 (70%) eyes had complete or partial retinal attachment. Preoperatively, the mean Snellen VA was 20/4000 (n=8), and in the remaining 2 (20%) eyes it was recorded as 'central, steady and maintained'. At final examination, the mean Snellen VA was 20/330 (n=7), and in the remaining 3 (30%) eyes it was recorded as light perception. At the final visit, 5 eyes (50%) had improved VA, 2 eyes (20%) showed stabilisation, and 3 eyes (30%) with total retinal detachment had a decrease in VA. No progression to glaucoma was observed and no enucleation was necessary. CONCLUSIONS Advanced FEVR in young children tends to be more aggressive, leading to severe complications. These cases are challenging and require special consideration. Despite surgery, disease-related complications remain high. However, surgical intervention for advanced FEVR might be of benefit in helping to preserve vision.
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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Karacorlu M, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Arf S. Long-term functional results following vitrectomy for advanced retinopathy of prematurity. Br J Ophthalmol 2016; 101:730-734. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-309198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Revised: 07/13/2016] [Accepted: 08/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Arf S, Hocaoglu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Karacorlu M. Efficacy of reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy for central serous chorioretinopathy associated with combined serous retinal detachment and fovea-involving pigment epithelial detachment. Int Ophthalmol 2016; 37:483-489. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-016-0286-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Accepted: 07/02/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Occult macular dystrophy is an inherited macular dystrophy characterized by a progressive decline of bilateral visual acuity with normal fundus appearance, fluorescein angiogram and full-field electroretinogram. This case report presents a 20-year-old female patient with bilateral progressive decline of visual acuity for six years. Her visual acuity was 3-4/10 in both eyes. Anterior segment and fundus examination, fluorescein angiogram and full-field electroretinogram were normal. She could read all Ishihara pseudoisochromatic plates. Fundus autofluorescence imaging was normal. There was a mild central hyporeflectance on fundus infrared reflectance imaging in both eyes. Reduced foveal thickness and alterations of the photoreceptor inner and outer segment junction were observed by optical coherence tomography in both eyes. Central scotoma was also found by microperimetry and reduced central response was revealed by multifocal electroretinogram in both eyes. These findings are consistent with the clinical characteristics of occult macular dystrophy.
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey
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Uludag G, Onal S, Arf S, Sayman Muslubas I, Selcukbiricik F, Koc Akbay A, Molinas Mandel N. Electroretinographic improvement after rituximab therapy in a patient with autoimmune retinopathy. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2016; 2:4-7. [PMID: 29503888 PMCID: PMC5757362 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2016] [Revised: 03/20/2016] [Accepted: 03/26/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Purpose To describe the effect of rituximab on full-field electroretinography (ERG) in a patient with nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy (npAIR). Observations A 58-year-old male patient with visual complaints, positive anti-retinal antibodies and negative work-up for cancer was diagnosed with npAIR. Visual acuity and ancillary tests were normal except abnormal ERG in both eyes. The patient was given one course of rituximab 375 mg/m2/week for 4 weeks and cyclophosphamide 1 gr/m2/month for 6 months. A second course of rituximab was necessary as autoantibody titers showed no change and as new antibodies were noted after treatment with rituximab and cyclophosphamide. Electroretinography was repeated after the first course of rituximab, after cyclophosphamide, and the second course of rituximab therapy. Conclusions and importance Rituximab therapy led to marked improvement in full-field ERG readings and regression of symptoms was reported by the patient after rituximab infusions. The effect of rituximab in npAIR was objectively demonstrated with ERG.
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- Gunay Uludag
- Koc University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
- V.K.V. American Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
- Corresponding author. Koc Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Hastanesi, Goz Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Davutpasa Cad. No: 4, Topkapi, 34010, Istanbul, Turkey.Koc Universitesi Tip Fakultesi HastanesiGoz Hastaliklari Anabilim DaliDavutpasa Cad. No: 4TopkapiIstanbul34010Turkey
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- Istanbul Retina Institute, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University School of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Koc University School of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- V.K.V. American Hospital, Division of Medical Oncology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sayman Muslubaş I, Hocaoğlu M, Arf S, Özdemir H, Karaçorlu M. Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy. Turk J Ophthalmol 2016; 46:16-20. [PMID: 27800252 PMCID: PMC5076304 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.19981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2015] [Accepted: 02/18/2015] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Objectives: To report outcomes of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and combined therapy with PDT and intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) in patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). Materials and Methods: Thirty-four eyes of 31 patients with subfoveal PCV were evaluated. Nine eyes were treated with PDT and 25 eyes treated with combined therapy of PDT and IVB. All eyes had a follow-up period of at least 12 months. In this retrospective study the demographic features, best corrected visual acuity, fundus color photography, optical coherence tomography, fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography of the 34 eyes were evaluated. Results: Visual acuity improved but did not change significantly in the patients treated with PDT and combined PDT+IVB therapy (p=0.149; p=0.087). Although the mean central foveal thickness decreased in both groups, there was no statistically significant difference between groups (p=0.98). The polypoidal lesions regressed in 6 (66.7%) of 9 eyes in the PDT monotherapy group and 16 (64%) of 25 eyes in the PDT+IVB combined therapy group. Conclusion: Both PDT and a combined therapy of PDT and IVB yielded successful outcomes in patients with PCV.
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- İstanbul Retina Institute, İstanbul, Turkey
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Hocaoglu M, Karacorlu M, Sayman Muslubas I, Ozdemir H, Arf S, Uysal O. Incidence and factors associated with complications of sutured and sutureless cataract surgery following pars plana vitrectomy at a tertiary referral centre in Turkey. Br J Ophthalmol 2015; 100:1206-10. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2015-307001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 11/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Muslubas IS, Karacorlu M, Hocaoglu M, Yamanel C, Arf S, Ozdemir H, Uysal O. Ultrasonography Findings in Eyes With Stage 5 Retinopathy of Prematurity. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2015; 46:1035-40. [DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20151027-08] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 09/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Özdemir H, Karaçorlu M, Arf S, Şentürk F. Geç Dönem Familial Foveal Retinoskizis’de Yüksek Çözünürlüklü Optik Koherens Tomografi. Turk J Ophthalmol 2012. [DOI: 10.4274/tjo.42.85047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Arf S, Şentürk F, Özdemir H, Karaçorlu M. Correspondence between Multifocal Electroretinography and Microperimetry in Benign Concentric Annular Macular Dystrophy. Turk J Ophthalmol 2011. [DOI: 10.4274/tjo.41.32042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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