AIM:To investigate the ocular surface parameters in patients with moderate to high myopia.METHODS:This prospective study was conducted in May 2023,enrolling patients with moderate to high myopia(spherical equivalent r...AIM:To investigate the ocular surface parameters in patients with moderate to high myopia.METHODS:This prospective study was conducted in May 2023,enrolling patients with moderate to high myopia(spherical equivalent refraction≤-3.0 D).After completing the Ocular Surface Disease Index(OSDI)questionnaire,refractive parameters and non-invasive tear film parameters were measured,followed by the Schirmer I test and fluorescein sodium staining.The diagnosis of dry eye disease was based on OSDI score,non-invasive tear breakup time(NIBUT),Schirmer I test,and fluorescein sodium staining results,according to the 2020 Chinese Expert Consensus on Dry Eye.The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare ocular surface parameters between moderate and high myopia,as well as between patients with and without dry eye.Pearson correlation analysis was employed to assess the relationship between the lipid/muco-aqueous layers and tear film parameters.A general linear mixed model(GLMM)was used to analyze the impact of refractive parameters on ocular surface parameters after adjusting for age and sex.RESULTS:A total of 35 eyes with moderate to high myopia(12 males;mean age,30.30±5.45y)were included in the study.Among them,26 eyes were classified as normal and 9 as dry eye.Of the 9 dry eye cases,7 were observed in the high myopia group(n=18)and 2 in the moderate myopia group(n=17).Among the enrolled patients,those with high myopia demonstrated significantly higher OSDI scores than those with moderate myopia(P=0.0417).Patients with dry eye exhibited significantly shorter interblink intervals(P=0.0081)and higher OSDI scores(P=0.0001)than those without dry eye.Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between lipid layer thickness(LLT)and tear meniscus height(r=0.395,P=0.023),and a significant negative correlation between the muco-aqueous layer thickness change rate(MALTR)and OSDI score(r=-0.466,P=0.016).After adjusting for age and sex using the GLMM,spherical refraction(SPH,β=-1.802,P=0.048)and axial length(AL,β=2.784,P=0.048)significantly impacted OSDI score.Corneal front astigmatism significantly influenced Schirmer I test results(β=8.377,P=0.024).The difference between central corneal thickness and the thinnest corneal thickness significantly affected LLT(β=-2.294,P=0.026).White-to-white diameter significantly impacted MALTR(β=-81.758,P=0.037).CONCLUSION:In moderate to high myopia,higher SPH and AL correlate with increased dry eye symptoms,which are associated with muco-aqueous and lipid layer alterations.Corneal regularity and diameter also affect tear film dynamics.展开更多
AIM:To summarize publication trends in the field of strabismus over the past 30y and predict future research hotspots.METHODS:A total of 2915 English-language articles and reviews on strabismus,published between 1993 ...AIM:To summarize publication trends in the field of strabismus over the past 30y and predict future research hotspots.METHODS:A total of 2915 English-language articles and reviews on strabismus,published between 1993 and 2022,were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection.Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to explore publication trends,as well as the contributions and collaborative networks of countries/regions,authors,institutions,and journals.RESULTS:The annual number of publications on strabismus showed a consistent upward trend.The United States(USA)maintained a leading position in this research field while Republic of Korea and China emerged as rapidly advancing contributors over the last decade.The University of California,Los Angeles ranked as the most productive institution,and Jonathan M.Holmes from USA was the most productive author.Journal of AAPOS was the leading journal with the most strabismus publications,whereas the two most highly cited articles were both published in Ophthalmology.Co-occurrence analysis identified pivotal keywords and burst terms,including intermittent exotropia(IXT),acute acquired comitant esotropia(AACE),functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),and surgical treatment,which were confirmed as predominant and frontier topics.CONCLUSION:This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of strabismus research,revealing the evolution of research hotspots over the past 30y and outlining several cutting-edge directions for future investigation.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the differences and consistency of vault measurements obtained by Scheimpflug tomography(Pentacam),anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT,CASIA II),and ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)follow...AIM:To evaluate the differences and consistency of vault measurements obtained by Scheimpflug tomography(Pentacam),anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT,CASIA II),and ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)following implantable collamer lens(ICL)V4c implantation.METHODS:Vault measurements were acquired using three modalities:Pentacam,CASIA II AS-OCT,and UBM.Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare the vault values obtained by the three devices.The correlation and consistency of measurements among the three instruments were assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient,intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC),and Bland-Altman plots.RESULTS:This retrospective study enrolled 210 myopic eyes of 210 patients(158 women and 52 men)who underwent ICL implantation:108 eyes had a myopic ICL V4c implanted,and 102 eyes had a toric ICL V4c implanted.The mean vault values measured by Pentacam,CASIA II,and UBM were 452.64±204.20μm,538.57±203.54μm,and 560.95±227.54μm,respectively,with statistically significant differences among the three groups(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed strong positive correlations between vault values measured by different instruments(all P<0.001).ICC results indicated good consistency among the three measurement modalities(all P<0.001).Stratified analysis revealed that when the vault value was≤250μm,the correlation and consistency of measurements across the three instruments were lower than those in the medium and high vault subgroups.CONCLUSION:Vault values measured by Pentacam are lower than those obtained by CASIA II and UBM,with UBM yielding the highest mean vault values.Measurements from the three instruments are not interchangeable but can serve as mutual references due to their significant correlation and good overall consistency.Pentacam and CASIA II demonstrate the highest consistency in vault measurement.Notably,when the vault value is≤250μm,the consistency between Pentacam and the other two instruments decreases significantly.展开更多
Experts lack knowledge of periocular tuberculosis(TB) in China. Nested polymerase chain reaction(PCR) shows advantages in diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB. Our study aims to explore the clinical and laboratory featu...Experts lack knowledge of periocular tuberculosis(TB) in China. Nested polymerase chain reaction(PCR) shows advantages in diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB. Our study aims to explore the clinical and laboratory features of PCR-confirmed periocular TB. We retrospectively reviewed medical records of presumptive periocular TB and performed nested PCR test to confirm diagnosis. Nine cases were recruited. Clinical symptoms were chronic and insidious. Eight cases achieved favorable visual acuity, while one underwent enucleation due to fungalTB panophthalmitis. Sensitivity of caseous necrosis, acidfast bacilli(AFB) staining and interferon γ release assay(T-SPOT) test are 33.3%, 44.4% and 85.7% respectively. Low lymphocyte percentage(P=0.019) and high monocytelymphocyte ratio(P=0.042) positively correlate with AFB staining. Male gender(P=0.048) and Langhans giant cell(P=0.048) positively correlate with caseous necrosis. To conclude, traditional TB ancillary tests are not as sensitive as nested PCR technique. Several factors facilitate diagnosis including male gender, decreased lymphocytes, and typical Langhans giant cells.展开更多
Primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)is a major cause of visual impairment.Extensive studies have shown that high myopia is a significant risk factor for RRD[1].A bimodal age distribution of RRD has been repo...Primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)is a major cause of visual impairment.Extensive studies have shown that high myopia is a significant risk factor for RRD[1].A bimodal age distribution of RRD has been reported in Chinese populations,with a major peak in the group of 60–69 years old and a smaller peak in the group of 20–29 years old[2].A study in China has revealed a similar distribution and further indicated that the proportion and number of patients with RRD and high myopia peaked at the age range of 20–29 years[3].Correspondingly,a high prevalence of myopia has been reported in Asians aged 20–29 years[4].Thus,patients<30 years with RRD and high myopia require special attention.However,limited studies have been conducted on RRD in young individuals with high myopia.Therefore,this study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of patients<30 years with RRD and high myopia.Furthermore,we focused on various factors that may correlate with surgical outcomes.展开更多
AIM:To study the relationship between ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)and Lenstar when measuring anterior chamber depth(ACD)in eyes with shallow anterior chamber,and the necessity of conducting both examinations.METHODS:...AIM:To study the relationship between ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)and Lenstar when measuring anterior chamber depth(ACD)in eyes with shallow anterior chamber,and the necessity of conducting both examinations.METHODS:This is a retrospective observational study including 56 acute primary angle closure(APAC)eyes and 47 primary angle closure suspect(PACS)eyes with shallow ACD.ACD value measured by Lenstar and UBM were documented.The Bland-Altman plots were examined separately in all included eyes,APAC eyes and PACS eyes,for the assessment of agreement between two measurements.The agreement was compared across different population by evaluating mean difference,width of 95%limit of agreement(LoA)and the presence of proportional bias or outliers in Bland-Altman plots.R E S U LT S:The average ACD in APAC eyes(1.71±0.23 mm)was significantly smaller than that in PACS eyes(1.79±0.25 mm,P=0.038).Bland-Altman plots of both APAC eyes and PACS eyes showed small mean difference without the presence of proportional bias.However,compared with PACS eyes,the Bland-Altman plot of APAC eyes had wider 95%LoA and more outliers outside the 95%LoA.CONCLUSION:Despite the small ACD values,the two methods in measuring ACD,Lenstar and UBM,demonstrate substantial consistency when measuring PACS eyes.However,for the APAC population,the agreement might be limited,and thus the measured values should be interpreted with caution.展开更多
AIM:To describe the anatomic characteristics of the lacrimal sac and its adjacent bone structures and to provide surgical recommendations for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy(EN-DCR).METHODS:This retrospective compara...AIM:To describe the anatomic characteristics of the lacrimal sac and its adjacent bone structures and to provide surgical recommendations for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy(EN-DCR).METHODS:This retrospective comparative study involved 118 sides with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction and 83 unaffected sides from 126 patients.Computed tomographic-dacryocystography(CT-DCG)scans were performed before lacrimal surgery,and image reconstruction was used to obtain continuous 0.75-mm axial,coronal,and segmental sections for review.The morphology of the lacrimal sac and its relationship with adjacent bony structures were determined for measurement,as well as the obstructed location.RESULTS:The height of the lacrimal sac was 12.99±2.10 mm in this study.The operculum of the middle turbinate(OMT)was located vertically in the lower third of the lacrimal sac.Horizontally,the junction between the maxillary bone and the lacrimal bone(MB-LB)was close to,mostly(60.2%)posterior to,the lacrimal sac.The uncinate process was more frequently attached to the lacrimal bones(75.1%).The obstructions were generally located around the entrance of the nasolacrimal duct(NLD).However,some were placed higher,with 7.63%blocked not lower than the OMT.There was a negative correlation between the diameter of the lacrimal sac and the level of obstruction(r=-0.35,P<0.01).CONCLUSION:In this study,the OMT and MB-LB can be served as the landmarks in EN-DCR.Partial uncinectomy should be performed in most cases.The obstructions were generally located around the entrance of the NLD,but some extreme individual variations strongly implies the importance of CT-DCG scanning before surgery.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the effect of 0.01%low-concentration atropine(LA)on quantitative contrast sensitivity function(qCSF)in children with myopia.METHODS:This paired case-control study included 90 eyes of 58 children who...AIM:To investigate the effect of 0.01%low-concentration atropine(LA)on quantitative contrast sensitivity function(qCSF)in children with myopia.METHODS:This paired case-control study included 90 eyes of 58 children who were sex-,age-,and refractionmatched and equally divided into two groups:the 0.01%LA group had undergone 6mo use of daily 0.01%atropine and control group was naïve to LA.Routine ophthalmic examinations and qCSF test without refractive correction were performed.Two groups were compared in monocular and binocular qCSF parameters,including the area under logCSF,CSF acuity,and contrast sensitivity(CS)at 1.0-18.0 cycle per degree(cpd).RESULTS:In the monocular comparison,the CSF acuity of the LA group was significantly higher than that of the control group(7.58±5.51 vs 6.37±4.22 cpd,P<0.05).The subgroup analysis showed that in the 6-9y group,CSF acuity was significantly higher in the LA group than the control group(8.76±6.19 vs 6.54±4.25 cpd,P<0.05),and in the Female group,low refraction sphere group,and high refraction cylinder group,the CS at high spatial frequencies(12.0 and 18.0 cpd)were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(all P<0.05).In the binocular test,CSF acuity and CS at 12.0 cpd were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(10.95±7.00 vs 8.65±5.12 cpd;0.17±0.33 vs 0.06±0.16,respectively;both P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Use of LA may result in improved CS in children with early onset myopia.展开更多
AIM:To characterize the distribution of persistent fetal vasculature(PFV)subtypes and to evaluate corneal astigmatism(CA)in children with unilateral PFV.METHODS:The medical records of patients diagnosed with PFV betwe...AIM:To characterize the distribution of persistent fetal vasculature(PFV)subtypes and to evaluate corneal astigmatism(CA)in children with unilateral PFV.METHODS:The medical records of patients diagnosed with PFV between January 2014 and August 2021 were retrospectively reviewed.Corneal keratometry parameters were measured using IOLMaster or a handheld keratometer.Differences in CA between the affected and fellow eyes were analyzed in 52 unilateral PFV patients with available examination data.RESULTS:Totally 133 patients diagnosed with PFV were retrospectively reviewed.The male-to-female ratio was 73/60.Median age at surgery was 38.03mo(interquartile range 58.27mo).Among the PFV patients,32(24.06%)had anterior PFV,2(1.50%)had posterior PFV,and 99(74.44%)had combined anterior-posterior PFV.Mild combined PFV was the most common subtype.In unilateral PFV cases,the mean CA in the affected eye was 2.29±1.11 D,and 59.62%(31 eyes)had CA≥2.0 D.The mean CA in the affected eyes was significantly higher than in the fellow eyes(1.37±0.77 D;P<0.001).Among PFV-affected eyes with CA≥2.0 D,the steepest corneal meridian was vertically oriented in 30 cases(96.77%),while only 1 case(3.23%)had the steepest meridian oriented horizontally.CONCLUSION:In children with unilateral PFV,CA is significantly higher in the affected eyes than in the fellow eyes,and the steepest corneal meridian was predominantly oriented vertically.展开更多
Interaction between Müller cells and microglia aggravates neuroinflammation,resulting in retinal ganglion cell(RGC)death in glaucoma.Here,we investigated how tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)produced by activat...Interaction between Müller cells and microglia aggravates neuroinflammation,resulting in retinal ganglion cell(RGC)death in glaucoma.Here,we investigated how tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)produced by activated microglia mediates the crosstalk between Müller cells and microglia and impacts RGC injury in a chronic ocular hypertension(COH)glaucoma model.In COH retinas,elevated TNF-αinduced the activation of Müller cells and microglia,and recruited microglia to the ganglion cell layer.Co-culture with Müller cells enhanced TNF-α-induced microglial activation,migration,and proliferation.Both in vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed that chemokine C-C motif ligand 2(CCL2),primarily released from Müller cells,mediated the TNF-α-induced effects on microglia in COH retinas.Knockdown of CCL2 attenuated RGC damage and vision loss.Our results demonstrate that TNF-αreleased from microglia induces the secretion of CCL2 from Müller cells,thus inducing microglial activation and migration,exacerbating retinal neuroinflammation and RGC injury in glaucoma.展开更多
AIM:To assess objective visual quality after presbyopia correction using the Presby MAX monocular mode.METHODS:This prospective,nonrandomized study included 28 eyes from 18 patients(mean age 50.4±5.6 y)who underw...AIM:To assess objective visual quality after presbyopia correction using the Presby MAX monocular mode.METHODS:This prospective,nonrandomized study included 28 eyes from 18 patients(mean age 50.4±5.6 y)who underwent presbyopia correction with the Presby MAX monocular mode.Monocular and binocular visual acuities were evaluated preoperatively,1 d,1 wk,1,3 mo,and 1 y after surgery.Optical quality was analyzed by HartmannShack wavefront aberration supported cornea ablation.Modulation transfer function(MTF)cutoff frequency,Strehl ratio,and objective scattering index(OSI)were analyzed using an optical quality analysis system.RESULTS:One year after surgery,100%and 94.4%of patients achieved binocular uncorrected distance and near visual acuity of 20/25,respectively.At the last visit Spherical aberration and total higher aberration were higher than the corresponding preoperative levels(P<0.001);however,no significant difference was found in MTF,OSI,or Strehl ratio.Transient decreases in OSI and MTF mainly occurred in the nondominant eyes.There was no significant difference in optical quality between the dominant and nondominant eyes,except for spherical aberration and horizontal coma(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The Presby MAX monocular mode is safe and effective for presbyopia correction.It has little effect on optical quality,though short-term degraded optical quality occurred mainly in the bi-aspheric ablated eyes.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the safety, quality and prospects of day-case cataract surgery performed in a Jiangsu public tertiary hospital METHODS: The general and clinical data for patients who underwent day-case cataract surge...AIM: To evaluate the safety, quality and prospects of day-case cataract surgery performed in a Jiangsu public tertiary hospital METHODS: The general and clinical data for patients who underwent day-case cataract surgery between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016 at this hospital were collected. The incidences of intraoperative and postoperative complications, preoperative and postoperative bestcorrected visual acuities(BCVAs), delayed discharge rate, rate of unplanned re-admission to hospital, and patient satisfaction were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 4151 patients received cataract phacoemulsification surgery to correct age-related, congenital, traumatic, or complicated cataracts. Of these, age-related cataracts were the most frequently occurring. Patient age ranged from 18 to 101 y and the vast majority of patients were between 60 and 80 years old. Of the 4151 patients, 64.73%(2687/4151) had a systemic disease. The number of patients increased over the years, with the average number of patients per month being 90.4, 124.83, and 183.42 in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The average preoperative BCVA was 0.102±0.057 and average postoperative BCVAs at 1 d, 1 wk, and 1 mo post surgery were 0.453±0.264, 0.657±0.285, and 0.734±0.244, respectively. For intraoperative complications, 4.12%(171/4151) had posterior capsule rupture, 0.79%(33/4151) had iris or ciliary body injury, and 0.048%(2/4151) had suprachoroidal hemorrhage. For postoperative complications, 4.38%(182/4151) had cornea edema, 7.78%(323/4151) had intraocular hypertension, 0.096%(4/4151) had IOL toxicity syndrome, 0.28%(12/4151) had retained lens cortex, and 0.048%(2/4151) had hyphema. The delayed discharge rate was 0.82%(44/4151) and the unplanned re-admission to the hospital was 0(0/4151). The patient satisfaction rate was 91.42%(3795/4151). CONCLUSION: Day-case cataract surgery is safe and effective with good prospects for development.展开更多
AIM:To compare the effectiveness of network-based perception learning(NBPL) and traditional training in the treatment of amblyopia children.METHODS:This randomized controlled clinical trial recruited 56 participants a...AIM:To compare the effectiveness of network-based perception learning(NBPL) and traditional training in the treatment of amblyopia children.METHODS:This randomized controlled clinical trial recruited 56 participants aged 4-12 y with anisometropic and/or strabismic amblyopia. Participants were randomly divided into two groups:the NBPL group(n=28) who received patching and NBPL for 3 mo, and the control group(n=28) who got 3 mo of patching and traditional training. Best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA) in the amblyopic eye and stereoacuity were measured and compared at baseline, 1, 2, and 3 mo post-randomization.RESULTS:There were no significant differences in age, gender ratio, and BCVA between the two groups at baseline. At 3 mo, most patients gained lines(2 log MAR lines on average) of BCVA in both groups except one 11-year-old girl in the control group(P<0.05). But no significant difference in BCVA improvement of the amblyopic eye between the two groups was found(P=0.725), and amblyopia resolved(BCVA of 0.1 log MAR or better or within 1 log MAR line of the fellow eye) for 13(46.4%) participants in both groups. The number of patients with improvement of stereoacuity was 25 and 13 in the NBPL group and control group(P=0.041), respectively, and a significant difference exists in the distribution of stereopsis at 3 mo between the two groups(P=0.015). Besides, in patients with measurable stereopsis improvement degree and space for improvement in the two groups, the NBPL group also achieved better stereoscopic improvement than the control group(10/11 vs 4/11, P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The NBPL system has a significant effect on the improvement of BCVA and stereoacuity of amblyopia children and is better than traditional training in terms of stereoacuity improvement. Perceptual learning visual training may play a more important role in the treatment of amblyopia in the future.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the one-year refractive outcomes and optical quality following PRESBYOND laser-blended vision(LBV).METHODS: This retrospective study included 20 patients who underwent PRESBYOND treatment between J...AIM: To investigate the one-year refractive outcomes and optical quality following PRESBYOND laser-blended vision(LBV).METHODS: This retrospective study included 20 patients who underwent PRESBYOND treatment between Jan 2019 and Aug 2020. The patients were asked to attend a followup outpatient visit one year after surgery. Distance and near visual acuity as well as subjective refraction were examined. Optical quality was assessed using wavefront-supported custom ablation. A questionnaire evaluating optical quality and satisfaction was completed at the last visit.RESULTS: The average patient age was 48.1±7.4 y(range, 41 to 58 y). The mean preoperative spherical equivalent was-7.59±2.39D. At the one-year follow-up, two eyes(both dominant eyes) lost one line of corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA), while the remaining eyes(38/40) maintained or gained lines of CDVA. The average binocular uncorrected distance visual acuity improved from 0.15±0.03 to 0.90±0.26(decimal vision;P<0.001). The average binocular uncorrected near visual acuity increased from 0.34±0.28 to 0.97±0.07(P<0.001). The spherical aberration was 0.04±0.06 μm in the nondominant eye and 0.09±0.09 μm in the dominant eye(P=0.02). All patients were satisfied with or accepted the outcomes of the surgery. The primary complaints were related to disturbances in night vision and relatively inferior near vision.CONCLUSION: Over the one-year observation period, PRESBYOND is a safe and effective option for presbyopia correction. The optical quality and near vision deserve further investigation.展开更多
Choroidal neovascularization(CNV) is a leading cause of visual loss in age-related macular degeneration(AMD). However, the molecular mechanism for CNV progression is still unclear. This study aimed to identify CNV-rel...Choroidal neovascularization(CNV) is a leading cause of visual loss in age-related macular degeneration(AMD). However, the molecular mechanism for CNV progression is still unclear. This study aimed to identify CNV-related circular RNAs(circRNAs), a novel class of non-coding RNAs with diverse functions. A total of 117 circRNAs were differentially expressed in the murine CNV model by microarrays. Gene ontology(GO)enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) analysis were performed to identify the functions of selected circRNAs. The host genes of these circRNAs were predicted to be targeted to neurogenesis(ontology: biological process), proteinaceous extracellular matrix(ECM)(ontology: cellular component), and binding(ontology: molecular function). Differentially expressed circRNAs-mediated regulatory networks were enriched in ECM receptor interaction. Most of the dysregulated circRNAs could potentially bind to five different mi RNAs by Target Scan and mi Randa. Specifically, circ_15752 was identified in this circRNAs pool which may facilitate vascular endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation, suggesting a critical role in endothelial angiogenesis. Our work suggests that dysregulated circRNAs may be involved in CNV pathogenesis and serve as potential biomarkers for CNV.展开更多
AIM:To investigate whether the axial length(AL)/total corneal refractive power(TCRP)ratio is a sensitive and simple factor that can be used for the early diagnosis of Marfan’s syndrome(MFS)in children.METHODS:The rel...AIM:To investigate whether the axial length(AL)/total corneal refractive power(TCRP)ratio is a sensitive and simple factor that can be used for the early diagnosis of Marfan’s syndrome(MFS)in children.METHODS:The relationship between the AL/TCRP ratio and the diagnosis of MFS for 192 eyes in 97 children were evaluate.The biological characteristics,including age,sex,AL,and TCRP,were collected from medical records.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was performed to investigate whether the AL/TCRP ratio effectively distinguishes MFS from other subjects.The Youden index was used to re-divide the whole population into two groups according to an AL/TCRP ratio of 0.59.RESULTS:Of 96 subjects(mean age 7.46±3.28 y)evaluated,56(110 eyes)had a definite diagnosis of MFS in childhood based on the revised Ghent criteria,41(82 eyes)with diagnosis of congenital ectopia lentis(EL)were included as a control group.AL was negatively correlated with TCRP,with a linear regression coefficient of-0.36(R2=0.08).A significant correlation was found between age and the AL/TCRP ratio(P=0.023).ROC curve analysis showed that the AL/TCRP ratio distinguished MFS from the other patients at a threshold of 0.59.MFS patients were present in 24/58(41.38%)patients with an AL/TCRP ratio of≤0.59 and in 34/39(87.18%)patients with an AL/TCRP ratio of>0.59.CONCLUSION:An AL/TCRP ratio of>0.59 is significantly associated with the risk of MFS.The AL/TCRP ratio should be measured as a promising marker for the prognosis of children MFS.Changes in the AL/TCRP ratio should be monitored over time.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the safety and efficacy of using a onestep viscoelastic agent technique for posterior chamber phakic implantable collamer lens with a central hole(ICL V4 c)implantation for myopia correction.METHODS...AIM:To investigate the safety and efficacy of using a onestep viscoelastic agent technique for posterior chamber phakic implantable collamer lens with a central hole(ICL V4 c)implantation for myopia correction.METHODS:The one-step viscoelastic agent technique for ICL V4 c implantation was used in 100 eyes of 52 patients.Refractive outcomes,intraocular pressure(IOP),corneal endothelial cell,and corneal densitometry values were evaluated at 1 d,1 wk,1 and 3 mo postoperatively.RESULTS:All the surgeries were uneventful.No corrected distance visual acuity was lost after 3 mo.IOP was 16.12±3.18 mm Hg before surgery,and 14.74±3.08 mm Hg at 1d and 14.50±2.56 mm Hg at 3 mo after surgery(P<0.05).Corneal endothelial cell density was 2580±242 cell/mm^(2),the coefficient of variation in cell size was 42.11%±7.92%,and the percentage of hexagonal cells was 40.98%±9.46%before surgery.No significant difference was found when these outcomes were compared between the studied time points(P>0.05).The corneal densitometry values of the central 2 mm and 2 to 6 mm areas showed similar regularities.After surgery,the values significantly increased at 1 d,then decreased to the preoperative values at 1 wk,and then continued to decrease at 3 mo(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The one-step viscoelastic agent technique for ICL V4c implantation is found to be safe and effective for myopia correction and causes little disturbance to the cornea.展开更多
The parafoveal area,with its high concentration of photoreceptors andfine retinal capillaries,is crucial for central vision and often exhibits early signs of pathological changes.The current adaptive optics scanning l...The parafoveal area,with its high concentration of photoreceptors andfine retinal capillaries,is crucial for central vision and often exhibits early signs of pathological changes.The current adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope(AOSLO)provides an excellent tool to acquire accurate and detailed information about the parafoveal area with cellular resolution.However,limited by the scanning speed of two-dimensional scanning,thefield of view(FOV)in the AOSLO system was usually less than or equal to 2,and the stitching for the parafoveal area required dozens of images,which was time-consuming and laborious.Unfortunately,almost half of patients are unable to obtain stitched images because of their poorfixation.To solve this problem,we integrate AO technology with the line-scan imaging method to build an adaptive optics line scanning ophthalmoscope(AOLSO)system with a larger FOV.In the AOLSO,afocal spherical mirrors in pairs are nonplanar arranged and the distance and angle between optical elements are optimized to minimize the aberrations,two cylinder lenses are orthogonally placed before the imaging sensor to stretch the point spread function(PSF)for sufficiently digitizing light energy.Captured human retinal images show the whole parafoveal area with 55FOV,60 Hz frame rate and cellular resolutions.Take advantage of the 5FOV of the AOLSO,only 9 frames of the retina are captured with several minutes to stitch a montage image with an FOV of 99,in which photoreceptor counting is performed within approximately 5eccentricity.The AOLSO system not only provides cellular resolution but also has the capability to capture the parafoveal region in a single frame,which offers great potential for noninvasive studying of the parafoveal area.展开更多
Corneal stem/progenitor cells are typical adult stem/progenitor cells.The human cornea covers the front of the eyeball,which protects the eye from the outside environment while allowing vision.The location and functio...Corneal stem/progenitor cells are typical adult stem/progenitor cells.The human cornea covers the front of the eyeball,which protects the eye from the outside environment while allowing vision.The location and function demand the cornea to maintain its transparency and to continuously renew its epithelial surface by replacing injured or aged cells through a rapid turnover process in which corneal stem/progenitor cells play an important role.Corneal stem/progenitor cells include mainly corneal epithelial stem cells,corneal endothelial cell progenitors and corneal stromal stem cells.Since the discovery of corneal epithelial stem cells(also known as limbal stem cells)in 1971,an increasing number of markers for corneal stem/progenitor cells have been proposed,but there is no consensus regarding the definitive markers for them.Therefore,the identification,isolation and cultivation of these cells remain challenging without a unified approach.In this review,we systematically introduce the profile of biological characterizations,such as anatomy,characteristics,isolation,cultivation and molecular markers,and clinical applications of the three categories of corneal stem/progenitor cells.展开更多
AIM:To compare the three-dimensional choroidal vascularity index(CVI)and choroidal thickness between fellow eyes of acute primary angle-closure(F-APAC)and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma(F-CPACG)and the eyes of...AIM:To compare the three-dimensional choroidal vascularity index(CVI)and choroidal thickness between fellow eyes of acute primary angle-closure(F-APAC)and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma(F-CPACG)and the eyes of normal controls.METHODS:This study included 37 patients with unilateral APAC,37 with asymmetric CPACG without prior treatment,and 36 healthy participants.Using swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT),the macular and peripapillary choroidal thickness and three-dimensional CVI were measured and compared globally and sectorally.Pearson’s correlation analysis and multivariate regression models were used to evaluate choroidal thickness or CVI with related factors.RESULTS:The mean subfoveal CVIs were 0.35±0.10,0.33±0.09,and 0.29±0.04,and the mean subfoveal choroidal thickness were 315.62±52.92,306.22±59.29,and 262.69±45.55μm in the F-APAC,F-CPACG,and normal groups,respectively.All macular sectors showed significantly higher CVIs and choroidal thickness in the F-APAC and F-CPACG eyes than in the normal eyes(P<0.05),while there were no significant differences between the F-APAC and F-CPACG eyes.In the peripapillary region,the mean overall CVIs were 0.21±0.08,0.20±0.08,and 0.19±0.05,and the mean overall choroidal thickness were 180.45±54.18,174.82±50.67,and 176.18±37.94μm in the F-APAC,F-CPACG,and normal groups,respectively.There were no significant differences between any of the two groups in all peripapillary sectors.Younger age,shorter axial length,and the F-APAC or F-CPACG diagnosis were significantly associated with higher subfoveal CVI and thicker subfoveal choroidal thickness(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The fellow eyes of unilateral APAC or asymmetric CPACG have higher macular CVI and choroidal thickness than those of the normal controls.Neither CVI nor choroidal thickness can distinguish between eyes predisposed to APAC or CPACG.A thicker choroid with a higher vascular volume may play a role in the pathogenesis of primary angle-closure glaucoma.展开更多
基金Supported by the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(No.23ZR1409200).
文摘AIM:To investigate the ocular surface parameters in patients with moderate to high myopia.METHODS:This prospective study was conducted in May 2023,enrolling patients with moderate to high myopia(spherical equivalent refraction≤-3.0 D).After completing the Ocular Surface Disease Index(OSDI)questionnaire,refractive parameters and non-invasive tear film parameters were measured,followed by the Schirmer I test and fluorescein sodium staining.The diagnosis of dry eye disease was based on OSDI score,non-invasive tear breakup time(NIBUT),Schirmer I test,and fluorescein sodium staining results,according to the 2020 Chinese Expert Consensus on Dry Eye.The Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare ocular surface parameters between moderate and high myopia,as well as between patients with and without dry eye.Pearson correlation analysis was employed to assess the relationship between the lipid/muco-aqueous layers and tear film parameters.A general linear mixed model(GLMM)was used to analyze the impact of refractive parameters on ocular surface parameters after adjusting for age and sex.RESULTS:A total of 35 eyes with moderate to high myopia(12 males;mean age,30.30±5.45y)were included in the study.Among them,26 eyes were classified as normal and 9 as dry eye.Of the 9 dry eye cases,7 were observed in the high myopia group(n=18)and 2 in the moderate myopia group(n=17).Among the enrolled patients,those with high myopia demonstrated significantly higher OSDI scores than those with moderate myopia(P=0.0417).Patients with dry eye exhibited significantly shorter interblink intervals(P=0.0081)and higher OSDI scores(P=0.0001)than those without dry eye.Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between lipid layer thickness(LLT)and tear meniscus height(r=0.395,P=0.023),and a significant negative correlation between the muco-aqueous layer thickness change rate(MALTR)and OSDI score(r=-0.466,P=0.016).After adjusting for age and sex using the GLMM,spherical refraction(SPH,β=-1.802,P=0.048)and axial length(AL,β=2.784,P=0.048)significantly impacted OSDI score.Corneal front astigmatism significantly influenced Schirmer I test results(β=8.377,P=0.024).The difference between central corneal thickness and the thinnest corneal thickness significantly affected LLT(β=-2.294,P=0.026).White-to-white diameter significantly impacted MALTR(β=-81.758,P=0.037).CONCLUSION:In moderate to high myopia,higher SPH and AL correlate with increased dry eye symptoms,which are associated with muco-aqueous and lipid layer alterations.Corneal regularity and diameter also affect tear film dynamics.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82020108006,No.81730025).
文摘AIM:To summarize publication trends in the field of strabismus over the past 30y and predict future research hotspots.METHODS:A total of 2915 English-language articles and reviews on strabismus,published between 1993 and 2022,were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection.Bibliometric analyses were performed using VOSviewer and CiteSpace software to explore publication trends,as well as the contributions and collaborative networks of countries/regions,authors,institutions,and journals.RESULTS:The annual number of publications on strabismus showed a consistent upward trend.The United States(USA)maintained a leading position in this research field while Republic of Korea and China emerged as rapidly advancing contributors over the last decade.The University of California,Los Angeles ranked as the most productive institution,and Jonathan M.Holmes from USA was the most productive author.Journal of AAPOS was the leading journal with the most strabismus publications,whereas the two most highly cited articles were both published in Ophthalmology.Co-occurrence analysis identified pivotal keywords and burst terms,including intermittent exotropia(IXT),acute acquired comitant esotropia(AACE),functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI),and surgical treatment,which were confirmed as predominant and frontier topics.CONCLUSION:This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of strabismus research,revealing the evolution of research hotspots over the past 30y and outlining several cutting-edge directions for future investigation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82171095)the Project of Shanghai Science and Technology(No.23XD1400500)the Research Fund of Sichuan Academy of Medical Sciences and Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital(No.24QNPY049).
文摘AIM:To evaluate the differences and consistency of vault measurements obtained by Scheimpflug tomography(Pentacam),anterior segment optical coherence tomography(AS-OCT,CASIA II),and ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)following implantable collamer lens(ICL)V4c implantation.METHODS:Vault measurements were acquired using three modalities:Pentacam,CASIA II AS-OCT,and UBM.Repeated-measures analysis of variance was used to compare the vault values obtained by the three devices.The correlation and consistency of measurements among the three instruments were assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient,intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC),and Bland-Altman plots.RESULTS:This retrospective study enrolled 210 myopic eyes of 210 patients(158 women and 52 men)who underwent ICL implantation:108 eyes had a myopic ICL V4c implanted,and 102 eyes had a toric ICL V4c implanted.The mean vault values measured by Pentacam,CASIA II,and UBM were 452.64±204.20μm,538.57±203.54μm,and 560.95±227.54μm,respectively,with statistically significant differences among the three groups(P<0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed strong positive correlations between vault values measured by different instruments(all P<0.001).ICC results indicated good consistency among the three measurement modalities(all P<0.001).Stratified analysis revealed that when the vault value was≤250μm,the correlation and consistency of measurements across the three instruments were lower than those in the medium and high vault subgroups.CONCLUSION:Vault values measured by Pentacam are lower than those obtained by CASIA II and UBM,with UBM yielding the highest mean vault values.Measurements from the three instruments are not interchangeable but can serve as mutual references due to their significant correlation and good overall consistency.Pentacam and CASIA II demonstrate the highest consistency in vault measurement.Notably,when the vault value is≤250μm,the consistency between Pentacam and the other two instruments decreases significantly.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.81800867)
文摘Experts lack knowledge of periocular tuberculosis(TB) in China. Nested polymerase chain reaction(PCR) shows advantages in diagnosis of extrapulmonary TB. Our study aims to explore the clinical and laboratory features of PCR-confirmed periocular TB. We retrospectively reviewed medical records of presumptive periocular TB and performed nested PCR test to confirm diagnosis. Nine cases were recruited. Clinical symptoms were chronic and insidious. Eight cases achieved favorable visual acuity, while one underwent enucleation due to fungalTB panophthalmitis. Sensitivity of caseous necrosis, acidfast bacilli(AFB) staining and interferon γ release assay(T-SPOT) test are 33.3%, 44.4% and 85.7% respectively. Low lymphocyte percentage(P=0.019) and high monocytelymphocyte ratio(P=0.042) positively correlate with AFB staining. Male gender(P=0.048) and Langhans giant cell(P=0.048) positively correlate with caseous necrosis. To conclude, traditional TB ancillary tests are not as sensitive as nested PCR technique. Several factors facilitate diagnosis including male gender, decreased lymphocytes, and typical Langhans giant cells.
基金supported by the Health Science and Technology Project of the Pudong New District Commission of Health and Family Planning,Shanghai[grant no.PW2016D-12]National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant no.82070975]+1 种基金Youth Project of the National Natural Science Fund[grant no.81700861,81500723,82101150]Shanghai Sailing Program[21YF1405300]。
文摘Primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)is a major cause of visual impairment.Extensive studies have shown that high myopia is a significant risk factor for RRD[1].A bimodal age distribution of RRD has been reported in Chinese populations,with a major peak in the group of 60–69 years old and a smaller peak in the group of 20–29 years old[2].A study in China has revealed a similar distribution and further indicated that the proportion and number of patients with RRD and high myopia peaked at the age range of 20–29 years[3].Correspondingly,a high prevalence of myopia has been reported in Asians aged 20–29 years[4].Thus,patients<30 years with RRD and high myopia require special attention.However,limited studies have been conducted on RRD in young individuals with high myopia.Therefore,this study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of patients<30 years with RRD and high myopia.Furthermore,we focused on various factors that may correlate with surgical outcomes.
基金Supported by the Surface Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82070957)the Shandong Medical and Health Technology Development Project(No.202107021077).
文摘AIM:To study the relationship between ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM)and Lenstar when measuring anterior chamber depth(ACD)in eyes with shallow anterior chamber,and the necessity of conducting both examinations.METHODS:This is a retrospective observational study including 56 acute primary angle closure(APAC)eyes and 47 primary angle closure suspect(PACS)eyes with shallow ACD.ACD value measured by Lenstar and UBM were documented.The Bland-Altman plots were examined separately in all included eyes,APAC eyes and PACS eyes,for the assessment of agreement between two measurements.The agreement was compared across different population by evaluating mean difference,width of 95%limit of agreement(LoA)and the presence of proportional bias or outliers in Bland-Altman plots.R E S U LT S:The average ACD in APAC eyes(1.71±0.23 mm)was significantly smaller than that in PACS eyes(1.79±0.25 mm,P=0.038).Bland-Altman plots of both APAC eyes and PACS eyes showed small mean difference without the presence of proportional bias.However,compared with PACS eyes,the Bland-Altman plot of APAC eyes had wider 95%LoA and more outliers outside the 95%LoA.CONCLUSION:Despite the small ACD values,the two methods in measuring ACD,Lenstar and UBM,demonstrate substantial consistency when measuring PACS eyes.However,for the APAC population,the agreement might be limited,and thus the measured values should be interpreted with caution.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81700807).
文摘AIM:To describe the anatomic characteristics of the lacrimal sac and its adjacent bone structures and to provide surgical recommendations for endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy(EN-DCR).METHODS:This retrospective comparative study involved 118 sides with complete nasolacrimal duct obstruction and 83 unaffected sides from 126 patients.Computed tomographic-dacryocystography(CT-DCG)scans were performed before lacrimal surgery,and image reconstruction was used to obtain continuous 0.75-mm axial,coronal,and segmental sections for review.The morphology of the lacrimal sac and its relationship with adjacent bony structures were determined for measurement,as well as the obstructed location.RESULTS:The height of the lacrimal sac was 12.99±2.10 mm in this study.The operculum of the middle turbinate(OMT)was located vertically in the lower third of the lacrimal sac.Horizontally,the junction between the maxillary bone and the lacrimal bone(MB-LB)was close to,mostly(60.2%)posterior to,the lacrimal sac.The uncinate process was more frequently attached to the lacrimal bones(75.1%).The obstructions were generally located around the entrance of the nasolacrimal duct(NLD).However,some were placed higher,with 7.63%blocked not lower than the OMT.There was a negative correlation between the diameter of the lacrimal sac and the level of obstruction(r=-0.35,P<0.01).CONCLUSION:In this study,the OMT and MB-LB can be served as the landmarks in EN-DCR.Partial uncinectomy should be performed in most cases.The obstructions were generally located around the entrance of the NLD,but some extreme individual variations strongly implies the importance of CT-DCG scanning before surgery.
基金Supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFA0915000)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the effect of 0.01%low-concentration atropine(LA)on quantitative contrast sensitivity function(qCSF)in children with myopia.METHODS:This paired case-control study included 90 eyes of 58 children who were sex-,age-,and refractionmatched and equally divided into two groups:the 0.01%LA group had undergone 6mo use of daily 0.01%atropine and control group was naïve to LA.Routine ophthalmic examinations and qCSF test without refractive correction were performed.Two groups were compared in monocular and binocular qCSF parameters,including the area under logCSF,CSF acuity,and contrast sensitivity(CS)at 1.0-18.0 cycle per degree(cpd).RESULTS:In the monocular comparison,the CSF acuity of the LA group was significantly higher than that of the control group(7.58±5.51 vs 6.37±4.22 cpd,P<0.05).The subgroup analysis showed that in the 6-9y group,CSF acuity was significantly higher in the LA group than the control group(8.76±6.19 vs 6.54±4.25 cpd,P<0.05),and in the Female group,low refraction sphere group,and high refraction cylinder group,the CS at high spatial frequencies(12.0 and 18.0 cpd)were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(all P<0.05).In the binocular test,CSF acuity and CS at 12.0 cpd were significantly higher in the LA group than in the control group(10.95±7.00 vs 8.65±5.12 cpd;0.17±0.33 vs 0.06±0.16,respectively;both P<0.05).CONCLUSION:Use of LA may result in improved CS in children with early onset myopia.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82070942,No.81970780,No.81770907,No.81670835).
文摘AIM:To characterize the distribution of persistent fetal vasculature(PFV)subtypes and to evaluate corneal astigmatism(CA)in children with unilateral PFV.METHODS:The medical records of patients diagnosed with PFV between January 2014 and August 2021 were retrospectively reviewed.Corneal keratometry parameters were measured using IOLMaster or a handheld keratometer.Differences in CA between the affected and fellow eyes were analyzed in 52 unilateral PFV patients with available examination data.RESULTS:Totally 133 patients diagnosed with PFV were retrospectively reviewed.The male-to-female ratio was 73/60.Median age at surgery was 38.03mo(interquartile range 58.27mo).Among the PFV patients,32(24.06%)had anterior PFV,2(1.50%)had posterior PFV,and 99(74.44%)had combined anterior-posterior PFV.Mild combined PFV was the most common subtype.In unilateral PFV cases,the mean CA in the affected eye was 2.29±1.11 D,and 59.62%(31 eyes)had CA≥2.0 D.The mean CA in the affected eyes was significantly higher than in the fellow eyes(1.37±0.77 D;P<0.001).Among PFV-affected eyes with CA≥2.0 D,the steepest corneal meridian was vertically oriented in 30 cases(96.77%),while only 1 case(3.23%)had the steepest meridian oriented horizontally.CONCLUSION:In children with unilateral PFV,CA is significantly higher in the affected eyes than in the fellow eyes,and the steepest corneal meridian was predominantly oriented vertically.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32471057,32271043,82301215,and 82171047)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2018SHZDZX01)ZJLab,the Shanghai Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Technology.
文摘Interaction between Müller cells and microglia aggravates neuroinflammation,resulting in retinal ganglion cell(RGC)death in glaucoma.Here,we investigated how tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)produced by activated microglia mediates the crosstalk between Müller cells and microglia and impacts RGC injury in a chronic ocular hypertension(COH)glaucoma model.In COH retinas,elevated TNF-αinduced the activation of Müller cells and microglia,and recruited microglia to the ganglion cell layer.Co-culture with Müller cells enhanced TNF-α-induced microglial activation,migration,and proliferation.Both in vivo and in vitro experiments confirmed that chemokine C-C motif ligand 2(CCL2),primarily released from Müller cells,mediated the TNF-α-induced effects on microglia in COH retinas.Knockdown of CCL2 attenuated RGC damage and vision loss.Our results demonstrate that TNF-αreleased from microglia induces the secretion of CCL2 from Müller cells,thus inducing microglial activation and migration,exacerbating retinal neuroinflammation and RGC injury in glaucoma.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770955)National Natural Science Foundation of China for Young Scholar(No.81600762)+1 种基金Project of Shanghai Science and Technology(No.17411950200)Joint Research Project of New Frontier Technology in Municipal Hospitals(No.SHDC12018103)。
文摘AIM:To assess objective visual quality after presbyopia correction using the Presby MAX monocular mode.METHODS:This prospective,nonrandomized study included 28 eyes from 18 patients(mean age 50.4±5.6 y)who underwent presbyopia correction with the Presby MAX monocular mode.Monocular and binocular visual acuities were evaluated preoperatively,1 d,1 wk,1,3 mo,and 1 y after surgery.Optical quality was analyzed by HartmannShack wavefront aberration supported cornea ablation.Modulation transfer function(MTF)cutoff frequency,Strehl ratio,and objective scattering index(OSI)were analyzed using an optical quality analysis system.RESULTS:One year after surgery,100%and 94.4%of patients achieved binocular uncorrected distance and near visual acuity of 20/25,respectively.At the last visit Spherical aberration and total higher aberration were higher than the corresponding preoperative levels(P<0.001);however,no significant difference was found in MTF,OSI,or Strehl ratio.Transient decreases in OSI and MTF mainly occurred in the nondominant eyes.There was no significant difference in optical quality between the dominant and nondominant eyes,except for spherical aberration and horizontal coma(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The Presby MAX monocular mode is safe and effective for presbyopia correction.It has little effect on optical quality,though short-term degraded optical quality occurred mainly in the bi-aspheric ablated eyes.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the safety, quality and prospects of day-case cataract surgery performed in a Jiangsu public tertiary hospital METHODS: The general and clinical data for patients who underwent day-case cataract surgery between August 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016 at this hospital were collected. The incidences of intraoperative and postoperative complications, preoperative and postoperative bestcorrected visual acuities(BCVAs), delayed discharge rate, rate of unplanned re-admission to hospital, and patient satisfaction were analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 4151 patients received cataract phacoemulsification surgery to correct age-related, congenital, traumatic, or complicated cataracts. Of these, age-related cataracts were the most frequently occurring. Patient age ranged from 18 to 101 y and the vast majority of patients were between 60 and 80 years old. Of the 4151 patients, 64.73%(2687/4151) had a systemic disease. The number of patients increased over the years, with the average number of patients per month being 90.4, 124.83, and 183.42 in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. The average preoperative BCVA was 0.102±0.057 and average postoperative BCVAs at 1 d, 1 wk, and 1 mo post surgery were 0.453±0.264, 0.657±0.285, and 0.734±0.244, respectively. For intraoperative complications, 4.12%(171/4151) had posterior capsule rupture, 0.79%(33/4151) had iris or ciliary body injury, and 0.048%(2/4151) had suprachoroidal hemorrhage. For postoperative complications, 4.38%(182/4151) had cornea edema, 7.78%(323/4151) had intraocular hypertension, 0.096%(4/4151) had IOL toxicity syndrome, 0.28%(12/4151) had retained lens cortex, and 0.048%(2/4151) had hyphema. The delayed discharge rate was 0.82%(44/4151) and the unplanned re-admission to the hospital was 0(0/4151). The patient satisfaction rate was 91.42%(3795/4151). CONCLUSION: Day-case cataract surgery is safe and effective with good prospects for development.
基金Shanghai Health Situation Project (No.201540252)Shanghai Tongji Hospital Clinical Research Incubation Project [No.ITJ(QN)1812]Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (STCSM) Science and Technology Innovation Program (No.20S31906000)。
文摘AIM:To compare the effectiveness of network-based perception learning(NBPL) and traditional training in the treatment of amblyopia children.METHODS:This randomized controlled clinical trial recruited 56 participants aged 4-12 y with anisometropic and/or strabismic amblyopia. Participants were randomly divided into two groups:the NBPL group(n=28) who received patching and NBPL for 3 mo, and the control group(n=28) who got 3 mo of patching and traditional training. Best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA) in the amblyopic eye and stereoacuity were measured and compared at baseline, 1, 2, and 3 mo post-randomization.RESULTS:There were no significant differences in age, gender ratio, and BCVA between the two groups at baseline. At 3 mo, most patients gained lines(2 log MAR lines on average) of BCVA in both groups except one 11-year-old girl in the control group(P<0.05). But no significant difference in BCVA improvement of the amblyopic eye between the two groups was found(P=0.725), and amblyopia resolved(BCVA of 0.1 log MAR or better or within 1 log MAR line of the fellow eye) for 13(46.4%) participants in both groups. The number of patients with improvement of stereoacuity was 25 and 13 in the NBPL group and control group(P=0.041), respectively, and a significant difference exists in the distribution of stereopsis at 3 mo between the two groups(P=0.015). Besides, in patients with measurable stereopsis improvement degree and space for improvement in the two groups, the NBPL group also achieved better stereoscopic improvement than the control group(10/11 vs 4/11, P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The NBPL system has a significant effect on the improvement of BCVA and stereoacuity of amblyopia children and is better than traditional training in terms of stereoacuity improvement. Perceptual learning visual training may play a more important role in the treatment of amblyopia in the future.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770955)National Natural Science Foundation of China for Young Scholars(No.82000929)+6 种基金Project of Shanghai Science and Technology(No.20410710100)Clinical Research Plan of SHDC(No.SHDC2020CR1043B)Project of Shanghai Xuhui District Science and Technology(No.2020-015)Project of Shanghai Xuhui District Science and Technology(No.XHLHGG202104)Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care(No.20DZ2255000)Shanghai Sailing Program(No.20YF1405000)。
文摘AIM: To investigate the one-year refractive outcomes and optical quality following PRESBYOND laser-blended vision(LBV).METHODS: This retrospective study included 20 patients who underwent PRESBYOND treatment between Jan 2019 and Aug 2020. The patients were asked to attend a followup outpatient visit one year after surgery. Distance and near visual acuity as well as subjective refraction were examined. Optical quality was assessed using wavefront-supported custom ablation. A questionnaire evaluating optical quality and satisfaction was completed at the last visit.RESULTS: The average patient age was 48.1±7.4 y(range, 41 to 58 y). The mean preoperative spherical equivalent was-7.59±2.39D. At the one-year follow-up, two eyes(both dominant eyes) lost one line of corrected distance visual acuity(CDVA), while the remaining eyes(38/40) maintained or gained lines of CDVA. The average binocular uncorrected distance visual acuity improved from 0.15±0.03 to 0.90±0.26(decimal vision;P<0.001). The average binocular uncorrected near visual acuity increased from 0.34±0.28 to 0.97±0.07(P<0.001). The spherical aberration was 0.04±0.06 μm in the nondominant eye and 0.09±0.09 μm in the dominant eye(P=0.02). All patients were satisfied with or accepted the outcomes of the surgery. The primary complaints were related to disturbances in night vision and relatively inferior near vision.CONCLUSION: Over the one-year observation period, PRESBYOND is a safe and effective option for presbyopia correction. The optical quality and near vision deserve further investigation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81525006,81670864,and 81730025 to C.Z.)the Non-profit Central Research Institute Fund of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(No.2018PT32019 to C.Z.)。
文摘Choroidal neovascularization(CNV) is a leading cause of visual loss in age-related macular degeneration(AMD). However, the molecular mechanism for CNV progression is still unclear. This study aimed to identify CNV-related circular RNAs(circRNAs), a novel class of non-coding RNAs with diverse functions. A total of 117 circRNAs were differentially expressed in the murine CNV model by microarrays. Gene ontology(GO)enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) analysis were performed to identify the functions of selected circRNAs. The host genes of these circRNAs were predicted to be targeted to neurogenesis(ontology: biological process), proteinaceous extracellular matrix(ECM)(ontology: cellular component), and binding(ontology: molecular function). Differentially expressed circRNAs-mediated regulatory networks were enriched in ECM receptor interaction. Most of the dysregulated circRNAs could potentially bind to five different mi RNAs by Target Scan and mi Randa. Specifically, circ_15752 was identified in this circRNAs pool which may facilitate vascular endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and tube formation, suggesting a critical role in endothelial angiogenesis. Our work suggests that dysregulated circRNAs may be involved in CNV pathogenesis and serve as potential biomarkers for CNV.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770908)the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission(Scientific Innovation Project,No.20Y11911000)。
文摘AIM:To investigate whether the axial length(AL)/total corneal refractive power(TCRP)ratio is a sensitive and simple factor that can be used for the early diagnosis of Marfan’s syndrome(MFS)in children.METHODS:The relationship between the AL/TCRP ratio and the diagnosis of MFS for 192 eyes in 97 children were evaluate.The biological characteristics,including age,sex,AL,and TCRP,were collected from medical records.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis was performed to investigate whether the AL/TCRP ratio effectively distinguishes MFS from other subjects.The Youden index was used to re-divide the whole population into two groups according to an AL/TCRP ratio of 0.59.RESULTS:Of 96 subjects(mean age 7.46±3.28 y)evaluated,56(110 eyes)had a definite diagnosis of MFS in childhood based on the revised Ghent criteria,41(82 eyes)with diagnosis of congenital ectopia lentis(EL)were included as a control group.AL was negatively correlated with TCRP,with a linear regression coefficient of-0.36(R2=0.08).A significant correlation was found between age and the AL/TCRP ratio(P=0.023).ROC curve analysis showed that the AL/TCRP ratio distinguished MFS from the other patients at a threshold of 0.59.MFS patients were present in 24/58(41.38%)patients with an AL/TCRP ratio of≤0.59 and in 34/39(87.18%)patients with an AL/TCRP ratio of>0.59.CONCLUSION:An AL/TCRP ratio of>0.59 is significantly associated with the risk of MFS.The AL/TCRP ratio should be measured as a promising marker for the prognosis of children MFS.Changes in the AL/TCRP ratio should be monitored over time.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Young Scholars(No.81700872)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81770955)+4 种基金the Project of Shanghai Science and Technology(No.17411950200No.20410710100)the Joint Research Project of New Frontier Technology in Municipal Hospitals(No.SHDC12018103)the Clinical Research Plan of SHDC(No.SHDC2020CR1043B)the Project of Shanghai Xuhui District Science and Technology(No.2020-015)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the safety and efficacy of using a onestep viscoelastic agent technique for posterior chamber phakic implantable collamer lens with a central hole(ICL V4 c)implantation for myopia correction.METHODS:The one-step viscoelastic agent technique for ICL V4 c implantation was used in 100 eyes of 52 patients.Refractive outcomes,intraocular pressure(IOP),corneal endothelial cell,and corneal densitometry values were evaluated at 1 d,1 wk,1 and 3 mo postoperatively.RESULTS:All the surgeries were uneventful.No corrected distance visual acuity was lost after 3 mo.IOP was 16.12±3.18 mm Hg before surgery,and 14.74±3.08 mm Hg at 1d and 14.50±2.56 mm Hg at 3 mo after surgery(P<0.05).Corneal endothelial cell density was 2580±242 cell/mm^(2),the coefficient of variation in cell size was 42.11%±7.92%,and the percentage of hexagonal cells was 40.98%±9.46%before surgery.No significant difference was found when these outcomes were compared between the studied time points(P>0.05).The corneal densitometry values of the central 2 mm and 2 to 6 mm areas showed similar regularities.After surgery,the values significantly increased at 1 d,then decreased to the preoperative values at 1 wk,and then continued to decrease at 3 mo(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The one-step viscoelastic agent technique for ICL V4c implantation is found to be safe and effective for myopia correction and causes little disturbance to the cornea.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.62075235,National Key R&D Program of China under Grant No.2021YFF0700700Gusu Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talents in Suzhou City under Grant No.ZXL2021425+1 种基金Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No.2019320Innovation of Scientific Research Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No.XDA15021304.
文摘The parafoveal area,with its high concentration of photoreceptors andfine retinal capillaries,is crucial for central vision and often exhibits early signs of pathological changes.The current adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope(AOSLO)provides an excellent tool to acquire accurate and detailed information about the parafoveal area with cellular resolution.However,limited by the scanning speed of two-dimensional scanning,thefield of view(FOV)in the AOSLO system was usually less than or equal to 2,and the stitching for the parafoveal area required dozens of images,which was time-consuming and laborious.Unfortunately,almost half of patients are unable to obtain stitched images because of their poorfixation.To solve this problem,we integrate AO technology with the line-scan imaging method to build an adaptive optics line scanning ophthalmoscope(AOLSO)system with a larger FOV.In the AOLSO,afocal spherical mirrors in pairs are nonplanar arranged and the distance and angle between optical elements are optimized to minimize the aberrations,two cylinder lenses are orthogonally placed before the imaging sensor to stretch the point spread function(PSF)for sufficiently digitizing light energy.Captured human retinal images show the whole parafoveal area with 55FOV,60 Hz frame rate and cellular resolutions.Take advantage of the 5FOV of the AOLSO,only 9 frames of the retina are captured with several minutes to stitch a montage image with an FOV of 99,in which photoreceptor counting is performed within approximately 5eccentricity.The AOLSO system not only provides cellular resolution but also has the capability to capture the parafoveal region in a single frame,which offers great potential for noninvasive studying of the parafoveal area.
文摘Corneal stem/progenitor cells are typical adult stem/progenitor cells.The human cornea covers the front of the eyeball,which protects the eye from the outside environment while allowing vision.The location and function demand the cornea to maintain its transparency and to continuously renew its epithelial surface by replacing injured or aged cells through a rapid turnover process in which corneal stem/progenitor cells play an important role.Corneal stem/progenitor cells include mainly corneal epithelial stem cells,corneal endothelial cell progenitors and corneal stromal stem cells.Since the discovery of corneal epithelial stem cells(also known as limbal stem cells)in 1971,an increasing number of markers for corneal stem/progenitor cells have been proposed,but there is no consensus regarding the definitive markers for them.Therefore,the identification,isolation and cultivation of these cells remain challenging without a unified approach.In this review,we systematically introduce the profile of biological characterizations,such as anatomy,characteristics,isolation,cultivation and molecular markers,and clinical applications of the three categories of corneal stem/progenitor cells.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82101087)Shanghai Clinical Research Key Project(No.SHDC2020CR6029).
文摘AIM:To compare the three-dimensional choroidal vascularity index(CVI)and choroidal thickness between fellow eyes of acute primary angle-closure(F-APAC)and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma(F-CPACG)and the eyes of normal controls.METHODS:This study included 37 patients with unilateral APAC,37 with asymmetric CPACG without prior treatment,and 36 healthy participants.Using swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT),the macular and peripapillary choroidal thickness and three-dimensional CVI were measured and compared globally and sectorally.Pearson’s correlation analysis and multivariate regression models were used to evaluate choroidal thickness or CVI with related factors.RESULTS:The mean subfoveal CVIs were 0.35±0.10,0.33±0.09,and 0.29±0.04,and the mean subfoveal choroidal thickness were 315.62±52.92,306.22±59.29,and 262.69±45.55μm in the F-APAC,F-CPACG,and normal groups,respectively.All macular sectors showed significantly higher CVIs and choroidal thickness in the F-APAC and F-CPACG eyes than in the normal eyes(P<0.05),while there were no significant differences between the F-APAC and F-CPACG eyes.In the peripapillary region,the mean overall CVIs were 0.21±0.08,0.20±0.08,and 0.19±0.05,and the mean overall choroidal thickness were 180.45±54.18,174.82±50.67,and 176.18±37.94μm in the F-APAC,F-CPACG,and normal groups,respectively.There were no significant differences between any of the two groups in all peripapillary sectors.Younger age,shorter axial length,and the F-APAC or F-CPACG diagnosis were significantly associated with higher subfoveal CVI and thicker subfoveal choroidal thickness(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The fellow eyes of unilateral APAC or asymmetric CPACG have higher macular CVI and choroidal thickness than those of the normal controls.Neither CVI nor choroidal thickness can distinguish between eyes predisposed to APAC or CPACG.A thicker choroid with a higher vascular volume may play a role in the pathogenesis of primary angle-closure glaucoma.