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EDITORIAL
Back to the bedside
Santosh G Honavar
November 2019, 67(11):1789-1791
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1922_19
PMID
:31638034
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Ophthalmology residency training in India: Comparing feedback about how the training equips ophthalmologists to combat retinal diseases. READS report #6
Parikshit Gogate, Partha Biswas, Taraprasad Das, Praveen Nirmalan, Sundaram Natarajan
November 2019, 67(11):1816-1819
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1960_18
PMID
:31638039
Purpose:
To document whether the residency training in management of retinal diseases has improved in 2000s to meet the increasing demand of retina care in India.
Methods:
A survey, using a prevalidated questionnaire, was conducted by Academic and Research Committee (ARC) of the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) in 2014–2016 among ophthalmologists to document teaching of retina-related clinical and surgical skills in the postgraduate residency program.
Results:
The 144-item questionnaire was mailed to 4512 practicing ophthalmologists with residency training in two different periods, between 1967 and 2000 (group 1; 20
th
-century trained) and between 2003 and 2012 (group 2; 21
st
-century trained). Response was received from 320 (19.1%) of group 1 ophthalmologists and 531 (18.7%) of group 2 ophthalmologists. The average age was 49.2 ± 8.7 and 32.6 ± 4 years, respectively. Group 2 residents had received superior training in indirect ophthalmoscopy, slit lamp biomicroscopy using + 78 and + 90D lens, optical coherence tomography, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography (all
P
< 0.001), but there was large variation between the training institutions. The residents were not taught vitreous and retinal detachment surgeries in either period of training.
Conclusion:
Teaching of retina-related clinical skills have improved in Indian residency program, but there are variations across programs. This information might help redesign the ophthalmology residency programs to meet the demands of comprehensive eye care and universal health coverage of increasing retinal diseases in India.
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REVIEW ARTICLES
Comparison between Ozurdex and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment for retinal vein occlusion–related macular edema: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Qiuming Hu, Haoyu Li, Wenhua Xu, Yi Du, Chao Ma, Jianfeng He
November 2019, 67(11):1800-1809
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_382_19
PMID
:31638037
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of intravitreal dexamethasone (DEX) implant and intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatments for macular edema (ME) secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO), central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO), and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). The electronic databases comprehensively searched for the studies that compared DEX with anti-VEGF treatments in patients suffering from RVO-related ME. The effectiveness was estimated using best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central retinal thickness (CRT), and intraocular pressure (IOP). All data were analyzed by Review Manager (RevMan) 5.3. According to the meta-analysis from five randomized control trials, both DEX implant and anti-VEGF agent treatments were effective, but no significant differences in BCVA and CRT were observed between these two treatments. Novartis' two studies indicated that anti-VEGF agents significantly reduced the CRT compared with DEX implant at 6 months [weighted mean difference: 158.53 μm, 95% confidence interval (CI): (71.09, 245.96),
P
= 0.0004]. Furthermore, anti-VEGF agents showed some advantages on cataract formation [risk ratio (RR): 3.43, 95% CI: (1.35, 8.71),
P
= 0.009] and other adverse events [RR: 1.19, 95% CI: (1.09, 1.31),
P
= 0.0002] without heterogeneity (
P
= 0.20, I
2
= 35%). Anti-VEGF agents were also effective treatments for cataract formation or less adverse events for RVO-related ME. In contrast, DEX implant had higher risk for IOP elevation and lower cataract incidence than anti-VEGF agents. Hence, complementary and alternative treatments are expected.
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Newer indices for predicting macular hole closure in idiopathic macular holes: A retrospective, comparative study
Ramesh Venkatesh, Ashwin Mohan, Shivani Sinha, Aditya Aseem, Naresh Kumar Yadav
November 2019, 67(11):1857-1862
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_364_19
PMID
:31638049
Purpose:
To study the utility and predictive ability of newer macular hole (MH) indices for closure following surgery.
Methods:
In this retrospective study, pre- and post-operative optical coherence tomography images of 49 eyes with idiopathic full-thickness MH were reviewed and analysed. Various quantitative parameters of MH like maximum outer diameter (OD), minimum diameter between edges, height, nasal and temporal arm lengths, macular hole angle were noted. Indices including hole form factor, Macular Hole Index, (MHI), Diameter Hole Index (DHI) and Tractional Hole Index (THI) were calculated. Newer area indices like macular hole area index (MAI), cystoid space area index (MCSAI) and tissue area index (MTAI) were calculated using Image J (Ver. 1.51). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and cut-off values were derived for indices predicting type 1 or type 2 closure. Stepwise regression analysis and binary logistic regression analysis were carried out to predict the chances of hole closure.
Results:
ROC curve analysis showed indices like MHI, THI and MCSAI were capable of successfully predicting type 1 closure while OD, DHI and MAI predicted type 2 closure. On stepwise regression analysis, MAI was identified as the most important index in predicting the type of hole closure. Using the binary logistic regression analysis, the predictive ability of the model to identify success or failure following MH surgery was 89.7% and 80% respectively.
Conclusion:
MAI measurement could be used as a single important index in predicting hole closure in idiopathic MH. Further research is required to study this area index in detail.
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Vertical rectus transposition procedures for lateral rectus palsy: A systematic review
Sagnik Sen, Rebika Dhiman, Rohit Saxena, Swati Phuljhele, Pradeep Sharma
November 2019, 67(11):1793-1799
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1841_18
PMID
:31638036
Multiple transposition procedures have been described for management of lateral rectus palsy. However, relative effect and indications of each procedure are unclear. This systematic review was planned to evaluate functional and anatomical outcomes of vertical rectus transposition (VRT) surgery in patients with lateral rectus palsy. We searched databases in English language, namely, MEDLINE, PubMed Central, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Index Copernicus without any date restrictions in electronic searches, using the search words 'vertical rectus transposition for lateral rectus palsy,” “vertical rectus transposition for abducens palsy,” “superior rectus transposition,” “inferior rectus transposition,” and “Hummelsheim procedure.” References of the selected publications were also searched to find any relevant studies. We searched for studies that provided data on single VRT and double VRT surgeries for lateral rectus palsies. Three authors independently assessed the related studies gathered from electronic and manual searches. We found 27 studies which were relevant to the review question. As there were no randomized control trials (RCTs) available related to our study question, nonrandomized studies were used to arrive at summarization of outcomes of different transposition procedures. There is a need for prospective RCTs to investigate the different types of transposition procedures for lateral rectus palsy.
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CASE REPORT
Acute isolated medial rectus palsy due to infarction as a result of hypercoagulable state: A case report and literature review
Arvind K Morya, Kalpit Jangid, Anushree Naidu, Sahil Bhandari, Sujeet Prakash, Sonalika Gogia
November 2019, 67(11):1898-1900
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_216_19
PMID
:31638068
Isolated medial rectus palsy in an otherwise healthy individual is a very rare entity. However, this may point towards underlying systemic pathology. This is a case report of an otherwise healthy young adult male who presented with sudden onset non-progressive blurring of vision in right eye. A series of investigations were performed and the patient was diagnosed to have a rheumatological disorder. Isolated muscle palsies in young patient may be masking a systemic disorder and needs to be evaluated thoroughly.
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Structural evaluation of preperimetric and perimetric glaucoma
Gunjan Deshpande, Richa Gupta, Prashant Bawankule, Dhananjay Raje, Moumita Chakarborty
November 2019, 67(11):1843-1849
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1955_18
PMID
:31638046
Purpose:
To evaluate diagnostic ability of macular ganglion cell layer–inner plexiform layer (GCL-IPL) for detection of preperimetric glaucoma (PPG) and perimetric glaucoma and comparison with peripapillary RNFL.
Methods:
Three hundred and thirty seven eyes of 190 patients were enrolled (127 normals, 70 PPG, 140 perimetric glaucoma). Each patient underwent detailed ocular evaluation, standard automated perimetry, and spectral domain optical coherence tomography. Diagnostic abilities of GCL-IPL and RNFL parameters were determined. Data were compared using one-way analysis of variance, Pearson's Chi-square test, and area under the curve (AUC).
Results:
After adjusting for age, gender, and signal strength, all GCL-IPL and RNFL parameters except mean thickness and disc area differed significantly. Among GCL-IPL thicknesses, inferotemporal had the highest AUC (0.865) for classifying perimetric glaucoma from normals, inferior (0.746) for PPG from normals, and inferotemporal (0.750) for perimetric glaucoma from PPG. When using RNFL, inferior thickness had the highest AUC (0.922) in discriminating POAG from normal, while the same parameter had lower AUC (0.813) in discriminating PPG from normal. The average thickness had maximum AUC (0.775) for discriminating POAG from PPG. For discriminating perimetric glaucoma and normals, inferotemporal GCL-IPL had the highest strength (sensitivity 81.43% and specificity 77.96%), slightly lower than inferior RNFL thickness (sensitivity 87.85% and specificity 84.26%). The same parameters were sensitive in discriminating perimetric glaucoma from PPG (87.14% and 92.85%, respectively). However, their specificities were poor (56.43% both).
Conclusion:
RNFL had better diagnostic ability, when compared with GCL-IPL for detecting PPG and perimetric glaucoma. However, difference was small and may not be clinically relevant.
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A comparative study of stereoacuity in patients with various grades of cataract and bilateral pseudophakia
Vivekanand Undrakonda, Thotamasetty Krishna Sahiti, Patchipala Siva Vennesh, Yogish Subraya Kamath
November 2019, 67(11):1834-1837
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_401_19
PMID
:31638044
Purpose:
To compare the stereopsis in patients with various grades of cataract and bilateral pseudophakia.
Methods:
A cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary care center in South India from December 2016 to September 2018, wherein the stereoacuity of patients having bilateral senile cataract or bilateral pseudophakia, was measured using the Titmus Fly chart. Those with any form of squint, glaucoma or retinal pathology were excluded. The patients were divided into three groups based on the severity of cataract, determined by the Lens Opacification Classification System (LOCS)-III. Group 4 included those with bilateral pseudophakia. Statistical analysis was performed using one-way ANOVA test with
post hoc
analysis using the Bonferroni test, to study the difference of stereoacuity between the groups.
Results:
A total of 200 patients were evaluated. The mean stereoacuity was 65.2 ± 18.2, 114.8 ± 83.42, 402.4 ± 223.7 and 107.2 ± 71.68 arc seconds in groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively (
P
< 0.001). The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in LogMAR units was 0.19 ± 0.15, 0.37 ± 0.24, 0.82 ± 0.26 and 0.14 ± 0.13 in groups 1, 2, 3 and 4, respectively (
P
= 0.01). On comparison between four groups, there was a generalised decrease in BCVA and stereoacuity with increasing grades of cataract except for group 4 which included the bilateral pseudophakics. On
post hoc
analysis to analyse intergroup variation a statistically significant difference in stereo acuity was noticed when group 3 was compared to other groups.
Conclusion:
Stereoacuity decreases with increasing grades of cataract. Better stereoacuity is seen in patients with bilateral pseudophakia when compared with high grades of cataract.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Aggression and violence against doctors: How to address this frightening new epidemic?
Suresh K Pandey, Vidushi Sharma
November 2019, 67(11):1903-1905
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1322_19
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:31638071
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Comparison of flanged intrascleral intraocular lens fixation versus iris claw intraocular lens fixation: A retrospective study
Aditya S Kelkar, Jai A Kelkar, Akshay A Kothari, Shreekant B Kelkar
November 2019, 67(11):1838-1842
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_300_19
PMID
:31638045
Purpose:
To compare the visual outcome and complications of retropupillary fixated iris claw intraocular lens (IOL) and sutureless intrascleral IOL fixation using the flanged fixation technique at 1 year.
Methods:
In this retrospective study, eyes that underwent either iris claw or flanged SFIOL from January 2016 to July 2017 with a minimum of 1-year follow-up were enrolled. Improvement in visual acuity, intraocular pressure measurements, endothelial cell count, central macular thickness, and complications were compared between and within groups at 6 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year postoperatively.
Results:
Data from 150 eyes were analyzed (
n
= 90 in the iris claw group and
n
= 60 in the flanged SFIOL group). Posterior capsular rent was the most common indication for IOL implantation (
n
= 51, 34%). The iris claw and SFIOL groups were comparable in terms of demographics and baseline characteristics. There was significant improvement in uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCDVA) at 6 weeks in both groups (
P
= 0.77), and at 1 year, the UCDVA was comparable between groups (0.36 ± 0.32 in the iris claw group and 0.30 ± 0.28 in the SFIOL,
P
= 0.75). Transient elevation of intraocular pressure was seen slightly more in eyes with SFIOL (17%), while ovalization of the pupil was the main sequelae seen in the iris claw group (20%).
Conclusion:
Both iris claw IOL fixation and SFIOL using flange are viable options for surgical correction of aphakia. Visual outcomes are excellent at 6 weeks and are maintained till 1-year follow-up, and complication rates are acceptably low, although ovalization of pupil is common with iris claw IOLs.
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Development and introduction of a communication skills module for postgraduate students of ophthalmology
Purvi R Bhagat, Kamini M Prajapati, Rupal B Bhatt, Vipul K Prajapati, Rohit Dureja, Gunjan P Tank
November 2019, 67(11):1810-1815
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_366_19
PMID
:31638038
Purpose:
Effective communication lies at the heart of a patient--doctor relationship. Communication skills (CS) teaching and assessment is not a part of the postgraduate (PG) curriculum. Lack of effective CS in current PG students' results in patient distrust and dissatisfaction, conflicts, and compromised healthcare. The regulatory authorities of medical education have recognized the need to inculcate soft skills among medical graduates, one of which is CS. The purpose of this study was to assess the need for teaching CS to ophthalmology PG students and develop and introduce a module for the same.
Methods:
In this prospective, interventional study done at the ophthalmology department of a tertiary hospital, a validated 8 day CS workshop was conducted for 60 PG students through interactive lectures, observations, video sessions, and role plays. Feedbacks were obtained through narratives, validated Google survey, reflections and verbal method and analyzed.
Results:
In the needs assessment done on 27 departmental faculties, 20 faculties found poor communication to be a major reason for patient complaints. All faculties agreed that CS should be taught to medical students. Statistically significant improvement in CS awareness was noted among students after the workshop. Lack of CS training, work burden, and language were identified as main barriers to effective communication. All the students were satisfied with the workshop and wanted it to be conducted regularly.
Conclusion:
This study establishes that CS training is essential to improve patient satisfaction and patient-doctor relationships. Barriers to effective CS could be identified, for which possible solutions could be found.
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ONE MINUTE OPHTHALMOLOGY
A simple pingueculum or not?
Victoria Marks, Sara E Lally, Carol L Shields
November 2019, 67(11):1792-1792
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1831_19
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:31638035
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Evaluation of choroidal hyperreflective dots in acute and chronic central serous chorioretinopathy
Daren Hanumunthadu, Alexandre Matet, Mohammed Abdul Rasheed, Abhilash Goud, Kiran Kumar Vuppurabina, Jay Chhablani
November 2019, 67(11):1850-1854
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_2030_18
PMID
:31638047
Purpose:
To determine the association between hyperreflective dots (HRD) in the choroid and visual acuity and swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT)-derived structural parameters in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).
Methods:
SS-OCT images (single visit) of consecutive patients with CSC were evaluated for the presence of HRDs in the choroid using an automated algorithm and manual measurements of central macular and subfoveal choroidal thicknesses were obtained.
Results:
61 eyes of 61 subjects were included in this retrospective study (32 subjects with acute and 29 with chronic CSC). Mean (± SD) choroidal HRD counts in acute and chronic CSC were 139.4 ± 29.9 and 124.9 ± 28.1, respectively (
P
= 0.04). In acute CSC, HRD was correlated with both age (
P
= 0.004) and subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) (
P
= 0.016), but not with visual acuity or other OCT-derived measurements. In chronic CSC, HRD was correlated with central macular thickness (
P
= 0.011); neurosensory detachment height (
P
= 0.046); SFCT (
P
= 0.012). Considering all patients, the presence of HRDS was significantly negatively correlated with age (r = -0.401;
P
= 0.002) and SFCT (r = -0.332;
P
= 0.010).
Conclusion:
HRDs are correlated with both age and SFCT in acute CSC, and with CMT, height of neurosensory detachment and SFCT in chronic CSC. Development of HRDS is associated with the remodelling of chorioretinal structures as previously noted in CSC.
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PHOTO ESSAY
Up close with the vascular loops in aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity
Biju Raju, Subhadra Jalali, D Balamani, N S D Raju
November 2019, 67(11):1876-1877
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1086_19
PMID
:31638055
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Quantification of retinal microvasculature and neurodegeneration changes in branch retinal vein occlusion after resolution of cystoid macular edema on optical coherence tomography angiography
Manpreet Brar, Mansi Sharma, S P S Grewal, Dilraj S Grewal
November 2019, 67(11):1864-1869
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1554_18
PMID
:31638051
Purpose:
To compare foveal avascular zone (FAZ) area and circularity, ganglion cell layer (GCL) thickness, retinal perfusion density (PD), and vessel density (VD) in eyes with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) after resolution of cystoid macular edema (CME) to fellow control eyes and to correlate these parameters with visual acuity (VA).
Methods:
SD-OCTA scans (Zeiss Angioplex; Carl Zeiss Meditec Version 10) obtained on 32 eyes with BRVO after resolution of the CME with their fellow eyes used as controls were retrospectively evaluated. Parameters analyzed were FAZ size and circularity, PD, and VD in the superficial capillary plexus measured in the Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) grid pattern using the automated algorithm. GCL thickness was generated from the Macular Cube 512 × 218 protocol. VA measured on the same day as OCTA examination was recorded.
Results:
The mean FAZ area was greater (
P
= 0.01) in BRVO eyes (0.239 ± 0.108 mm
2
) when compared with fellow eyes (0.290 ± 0.127 mm
2
). The FAZ was more irregular in BRVO eyes compared with fellow eyes (circularity index = 64.6 ± 12.8% vs 71.1 ± 10.8%, respectively,
P
= 0.03). GCL thickness was lower in BRVO eyes compared with control eyes (67.19 ± 27.71 vs 77.79 ± 6.41 respectively,
P
= 0.006). The mean VD and PD were significantly lower in the ETDRS outer ring in BRVO eyes (
P
= 0.04 and 0.038, respectively). On comparison of the affected quadrant with the unaffected quadrant in BRVO eyes, the affected quadrant had a lower outer PD (
P
= 0.04), outer VD (
P
= 0.04), and GCL thickness (
P
= 0.02). There was no significant correlation of VA with FAZ, VD, or GCL thickness (
P
>0.05).
Conclusion:
FAZ is more irregular and enlarged, and GCL is thinner, in eyes with BRVO after resolution of CME especially in the affected quadrant suggesting neuronal degeneration as a sequela of BRVO. Both perfusion and VD are reduced in the quadrant affected by the BRVO demonstrating regional quantitative differences in the retinal microvasculature. These parameters may prove useful in monitoring the disease progression and treatment response.
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SURGICAL TECHNIQUE
New superior modified fornix-based twin-site phacotrabeculectomy
Vanita Pathak Ray, Nur Chaironika, Supriya Gupta, Nikhil S Choudhari
November 2019, 67(11):1870-1872
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_237_19
PMID
:31638052
Phacotrabeculectomy is the preferred surgical management of coexisting visually significant cataract and moderate to advanced glaucoma. We report the surgical technique of a new modified fornix-based separate-site phacotrabeculectomy, with mitomycin C (MMC) application, in both primary open angle and angle closure glaucoma. In this new separate-site technique, both phaco and filtration are accommodated superiorly, side by side, hence called twin-site. This was achieved in an efficacious and safe manner with sparing of limbal stem cells without compromising safety. It is not only MMC-compatible but also has a low incidence of wound leak. The technique has no adverse consequence on the survival of the bleb, and we achieved complete success in 79.2% and total success in 93.1% in 130 eyes of 117 patients, in the intermediate term. Furthermore, the time taken for this separate-site surgical technique is comparable to published one-site procedures.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Blockade of IL-27 signaling ameliorates herpes stromal keratitis with upregulated CD4
+
Foxp3
+
regulatory T cells influx in mice
Likun Xia, Tianchang Tan, Yang Li, Qiuyue Zhong, Mei Shi
November 2019, 67(11):1821-1828
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1780_18
PMID
:31638041
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the production of IL-27 p28 and EBI3 in the ocular inflammatory sites, and the role of IL-27 signaling in a model of HSV-1 induced herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK).
Methods:
The BALB/c mice were injected intraperitoneally (24 h before infection) with anti-IL-27 antibody or IgG antibody as control, infected with HSV-1 via corneal scarification, and then injected intraperitoneally with anti-IL-27 antibody or IgG antibody at 1, 3, and 5 days postinfection. Slit lamp and histopathology were used to assess disease outcome. The levels of IL-27 p28 and EBI3 in corneas were determined by western blotting and immunofluorescence. Furthermore, viral titers were determined, and immune cell infiltrates were collected and analyzed by flow cytometry.
Results:
We found that the levels of IL-27 p28 and EBI3 in corneas were elevated significantly at the peak of HSK, and both of them were expressed simultaneously in the epithelium, stroma, and endothelium of corneas. In the group of anti-IL-27 treatment, the severity of the corneal lesion and CD4
+
T cells infiltration were significantly decreased, and the percentage of CD4
+
Foxp3
+
Tregs was upregulated markedly in the spleen, DLNs and cornea of HSK mice compared to IgG treatment.
Conclusion:
These results provided evidence that IL-27 as a pathogenic pro-inflammatory cytokine controlled CD4
+
Foxp3
+
Tregs production in HSK, which ultimately resulted in promoting the progression of HSK and poor prognosis.
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CASE REPORTS
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in Alport's syndrome - A case report
Manas Nath, Prasanth Gireesh
November 2019, 67(11):1891-1893
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_586_19
PMID
:31638065
Alport's syndrome with anterior lenticonus poses significant challenges during capsulorhexis with high chances of peripheral extension. We report a case of 23-year-old lady with Alport's syndrome with anterior lenticonus in the left eye that underwent successful femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS). The anterior lenticonus was eccentric nasally; hence, the FLACS capsulotomy was positioned slightly nasally so that the capsulotomy margin was outside the cone base. The distance vision improved from 6/24 to 6/6 at one-month follow-up. In summary, FLACS improved the safety of cataract surgery in an eye with anterior lenticonus and yielded excellent visual outcomes.
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Smartphone-based fundus documentation in retinopathy of prematurity
Biju Raju, N S D Raju, John Davis Akkara, Avinash Pathengay
November 2019, 67(11):1909-1909
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1080_19
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:31638077
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ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty outcomes in macular and granular corneal dystrophy – A comparative cross-sectional study
Shreesha Kumar Kodavoor, Bijita Deb, Dandapani Ramamurthy
November 2019, 67(11):1830-1833
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1623_18
PMID
:31638043
Purpose:
To compare the functional and anatomical outcomes (in terms of graft uptake and rejection/failure) of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in stromal corneal dystrophy (macular and granular).
Methods:
Sixteen eyes with macular corneal dystrophy (MCD; group A) and 10 eyes with granular corneal dystrophy (GCD; group B) underwent successful DALK by big bubble technique or layer-by-layer dissection.
Results:
Both groups showed significant improvement in their best-corrected visual acuity postoperatively (postoperative
P
value in MCD and GCD was 0.00001 and 0.0008, respectively) with no statistically significant differences between the two groups (
P
= 0.77) at 1 year. Postoperative endothelial count did not drop significantly in group A (MCD,
P
= 0.1553). Only in seven eyes preoperative endothelial count could be obtained (due to dense stromal corneal opacity), but there was a significant endothelial count difference between preoperative and postoperative count in group B (GCD,
P
= 0.0405) at the end of 1 year postoperatively which could be because of age and stage of disease (advanced granular dystrophy) and also because of small sample size of GCD compared with MCD. Intergroup comparison between the two groups showed no statistically significant difference (
P
= 0.6353) with good postoperative outcome in both groups.
Conclusion:
DALK can be successfully done in both groups and results are comparable. However, long-term outcomes on a large scale need to be further evaluated.
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Tubercular intermediate uveitis: The importance of meticulous multidisciplinary assessments
Kalaivani Jayakumar, Aniruddha Agarwal, Vishali Gupta
November 2019, 67(11):1873-1874
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_542_19
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Commentary: Improving training in retina in Indian residency programmes
Atul Kumar, Divya Agarwal, Shreya Nayak
November 2019, 67(11):1819-1820
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1441_19
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Commentary: Hyperreflective dots - An imaging biomarker of inflammation?
Aniruddha Agarwal
November 2019, 67(11):1855-1856
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1250_19
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:31638048
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18S rDNA sequencing aided diagnosis of
Acanthamoeba jacobsi
keratitis -A case report
Aastha Singh, Manisha Acharya, Nicy Jose, Arpan Gandhi, Savitri Sharma
November 2019, 67(11):1886-1888
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_2019_18
PMID
:31638063
Identification of Acanthamoeba cysts and trophozoites in cases of keratitis is traditionally done with microbiological techniques such as smear examination with 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) and culture. Double walled cyst with hexagonal inner wall is characteristic of Acanthamoeba. We report a unique case of a 9 year old boy who presented with dense anterior corneal stromal infltration, which on smear examination showed atypical double walled spherical cysts, leading to a diagnostic dilemma. An 18S rRNA gene-based PCR done on the growth on culture, subsequently identifed a rarely reported species of Acanthamoeba. The patient was advised combination therapy with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB 0.02%) and chlorhexidine (0.02%) eye drops. Three weeks post treatment, the keratitis resolved with scarring and vascularisation and visual acuity improved to 20/60. At 8 weeks follow up Best corrected visual acuity further improved to 20/30 with contact lens.
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Eye trapped an arachnid: Horrific but true!
Saumya Yadav, Noopur Gupta, Pooja Kumari, Radhika Tandon
November 2019, 67(11):1885-1885
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1245_19
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:31638062
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Postoperative detection of unusual pathology in donor corneal tissue
Louis J Stevenson, Graeme Pollock, Rasik B Vajpayee
November 2019, 67(11):1889-1891
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_728_19
PMID
:31638064
We present a series of three patients with previously undetected corneal pathology in grafted corneal tissue following keratoplasty for keratoconus. Postoperatively, a faint layer of anterior stromal haze involving the graft was observed in each patient upon slit lamp examination. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) confirmed the presence of anterior stromal scarring across the transplanted cornea. However, the ocular and systemic medical histories of the donors were unremarkable. As the suboptimal donor corneal tissue may escape the standard screening protocols, eye banks should consider adding AS-OCT imaging for screening donor corneal tissue before transplantation.
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Can cryotherapy be used as an adjunct in select cases of recalcitrant endophthalmitis? - A case report
Shreyansh Doshi, Avinash Pathengay, Sharat Hegde, Bhavik Panchal
November 2019, 67(11):1894-1896
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_259_19
PMID
:31638066
We report two cases of recalcitrant endophthalmitis, a delayed postoperative fungal endophthalmitis following cataract surgery and an atypical mycobacterial endogenous endophthalmitis associated with infective scleritis. Due to recalcitrant nature of the endophthalmitis, one or more sittings of double freeze and thaw cryotherapy was applied over and adjacent to the infective foci in each case. This cryotherapy was used as an adjunct alongside conventional endophthalmitis management following which resolution of infection was observed in both cases.
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Rare case of simultaneous manifestation of pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy and retinitis pigmentosa in contralateral eye
Navneet Mehrotra, Jayesh Khandelwal, Manish Nagpal
November 2019, 67(11):1875-1876
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_372_19
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:31638054
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Ultra-widefield image of a toxocara granuloma with an adjacent retinal break and retinal detachment
Debdulal Chakraborty, Subhendu Boral, Angshuman Mukherjee, Saptorshi Majumdar
November 2019, 67(11):1884-1884
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1294_19
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Ultra-widefield imaging of golden vitreous membranes requiring pars plana vitrectomy in a case of chronic ocular chalcosis
M Dheepak Sundar, Nikitha Ayyadurai, Rohan Chawla, Nasiq Hasan
November 2019, 67(11):1878-1879
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_433_19
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:31638056
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A case of lung mass with no perception of light: Extreme ocular presentation of granulomatosis polyangiitis
Priyanka , Sunita Sabarwal, Abhishek Goyal, T Abhinand, Brijesh Takkar
November 2019, 67(11):1879-1880
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_689_19
PMID
:31638057
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Bilateral Purtscher-like retinopathy with macular ischemia in preeclampsia secondary to antiphospholipid syndrome
Vishal Raval, Taraprasad Das
November 2019, 67(11):1883-1883
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_792_19
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:31638060
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Resident-to-resident bedside teaching: An innovative concept
Atul Kumar, Divya Agarwal
November 2019, 67(11):1901-1902
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_909_19
PMID
:31638069
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Accuracy of the refractive prediction determined by intraocular lens power calculation formulas in high myopia
Ankur K Shrivastava, Pranayee Behera
November 2019, 67(11):1905-1906
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_780_19
PMID
:31638072
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Comments on: Biometric changes in Indian pediatric cataract and postoperative refractive status
Jyotsana Singh, Siddharth Agrawal, Rajat M Srivastava
November 2019, 67(11):1906-1906
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1248_19
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Comments on: Incidence, clinical profile, and short-term outcomes of posttraumatic glaucoma in pediatric eyes
Preetkanwar Singh Sodhi, Neelima Sodhi, Jaswinderpal Singh Sodhi
November 2019, 67(11):1907-1908
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1299_19
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Contaminated groundwater and acute postcataract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
endophthalmitis
Mariam Mansuri, Mitesh Patel, Pooja Billore, Bakulesh Khamar
November 2019, 67(11):1902-1903
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1039_19
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Commentary: Targeting herpetic keratitis by immunomodulation of IL-27 signaling
Joveeta Joseph
November 2019, 67(11):1828-1829
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1364_19
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Commentary: Macular hole area index - Is it a research index or clinical index?
Prabu Baskaran
November 2019, 67(11):1863-1863
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1215_19
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:31638050
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Retinal vascular changes after sudden intraocular pressure reduction
Tarannum Mansoori, Satish Gooty Agraharam, Ananda Rao, Deepika Macha
November 2019, 67(11):1882-1882
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_821_19
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:31638059
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Response to comments on: Incidence, clinical profile, and short-term outcomes of posttraumatic glaucoma in pediatric eyes
Charudutt Kalamkar, Amrita Mukherjee
November 2019, 67(11):1908-1908
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1337_19
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Response to comments on: Biometric changes in Indian pediatric cataract and postoperative refractive status
Sudarshan Kumar Khokhar, Ankit Tomar, Ganesh Pillay, Esha Agarwal
November 2019, 67(11):1907-1907
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1489_19
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Direct view of ciliary processes associated with severe subluxation of crystalline lens
Chitaranjan Mishra, Kim Ramasamy, Poonam Rai
November 2019, 67(11):1881-1881
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:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1004_19
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Response to comments on: Smartphone-based fundus documentation in retinopathy of prematurity
Anubhav Goyal, Mahesh Gopalakrishnan, Giridhar Anantharaman, Dhileesh P Chandrashekharan, Thomas Thachil, Ashish Sharma
November 2019, 67(11):1910-1910
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1170_19
PMID
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Commentary: Can cryotherapy be used as an adjunct in select cases of recalcitrant endophthalmitis?
Tarprasad Das
November 2019, 67(11):1897-1897
DOI
:10.4103/ijo.IJO_1287_19
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:31638067
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