Editorial Material
Ophthalmology
Luca Napoli, Ivano Riva, Francesco Oddone, Manuele Michelessi, Luciano Quaranta
Summary: This case report describes the first documented case of endophthalmitis caused by Sphingobacterium spiritivorum in a patient with a history of Xen gel stent implantation. The patient, who underwent bleb needle revision with 5-fluorouracil injection, developed endophthalmitis 1 month later. Immediate intervention with pars plana vitrectomy, intravitreal antibiotics, and systemic antibiotics led to a favorable outcome with resolution of ocular inflammation and improved visual acuity.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Satomi Oogi, Shunsuke Nakakura, Ryo Asaoka, Etsuko Terao, Saki Dote, Kanae Matsuya, Yui Kimura
Summary: After several months of MIVS, there was a tendency for the IOP to increase, emphasizing the importance of long-term follow-ups for IOP control.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Clarissa E. H. Fang, Mohamad T. Hakim, Muhammad M. Siddiqui, Deborah Armstrong, Vikas Shankar
Summary: A study on the visual field changes two years after augmented trabeculectomy revealed that this surgery remains an effective means of lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) and stabilizing or improving visual fields in patients with uncontrolled glaucoma. Early trabeculectomy is recommended to prevent further deterioration of the visual field.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Clarissa Fang, Mohamad Hakim, Muhammad Siddiqui, Deborah Armstrong, Vikas Shankar
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes in the visual field (VF) two years after augmented trabeculectomy. The results showed that augmented trabeculectomy was effective in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) and stabilizing or improving the visual fields. The majority of postoperative patients no longer required glaucoma medications. The severity of preoperative VF defects was associated with the likelihood of postoperative VF improvement or stability.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Yurika Aoyama, Rei Sakata, Takashi Fujishiro, Megumi Honjo, Shiroaki Shirato, Makoto Aihara
Summary: This study investigated the changes in corneal endothelial cell density (CECD) after initial Ex-PRESS surgery in Japanese patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) over a 36-month period. The results suggest that CECD after surgery may not pose clinical problems, but a low preoperative CECD is a significant risk factor for CECD loss. In addition, intraocular pressure (IOP) significantly decreased after surgery. Longer-term follow-up and regular CECD measurements are necessary for postoperative management, particularly in patients with low CECD.
Article
Ophthalmology
Jose R. Davila, Kuldev Singh, Tina Hernandez-Boussard, Sophia Wang
Summary: This study compared the intraocular pressure-lowering effects of trabeculectomy (TE) and phacoemulsification-TE (PTE) and investigated factors impacting patient outcomes. The results showed no significant difference in the risk of TE failure between patients receiving TE and those receiving PTE.
CURRENT EYE RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Debora Collotta, Simona Colletta, Virginia Carlucci, Claudia Fruttero, Antonio Maria Fea, Massimo Collino
Summary: Glaucoma is a disease that causes optic nerve damage and visual field loss. Lowering intraocular pressure is the only modifiable factor, and medication, laser treatment, or surgery can manage disease progression. Filtering procedures are used when less invasive methods cannot achieve the target pressure. Accurate control of the fibrotic process during these procedures is crucial for surgical success. This review explores available and potential pharmacological treatments that modulate scarring after glaucoma surgery, highlighting the limitations of current strategies and suggesting the need for multi-target approaches to inhibit excessive scarring.
Article
Ophthalmology
Xiulan Zhang, Yunhe Song, Jeffery Liebmann, Robert N. Weinreb
Summary: Trabeculectomy with the use of Mitomycin C (MMC) is a well-established technique for glaucoma filtration surgery, but the specific method of application of MMC-soaked sponges can vary. This study proposes a new technique of sponge placement to improve outcomes and preserve conjunctiva for future procedures, showing promising results that warrant further large-scale studies.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Y. U. X. U. A. N. Deng, S. H. A. O. D. A. N. Zhang, W. E. N. Q. I. N. G. Ye, J. U. A. N. Gu, H. A. I. S. H. U. A. N. G. Lin, H. U. A. N. H. U. A. N. Cheng, Y. A. N. Q. I. A. N. Xie, R. O. N. G. R. O. N. G. LE, Y. A. N. Tao, W. E. Zhang, W. E. Chen, Clement c. Tham, M. I. N. G. G. U. A. N. G. He, N. I. N. G. L. I. Wang, Y. U. A. N. B. O. Liang
Summary: Penetrating canaloplasty is effective in managing glaucoma secondary to iridocorneal endothelial syndrome (GS-ICE), resulting in reduced intraocular pressure and minimal complications.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Reza Zarei, Ali Azimi, Ghasem Fakhraei, Yadollah Eslami, Morteza Naderan, Kouros Nouri-Mahdavi, Joseph Caprioli
Summary: This study compared the one-year outcomes of phacoemulsification alone versus phacoviscocanalostomy in patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma and visually significant cataract. Results showed better success rates with phacoviscocanalostomy, suggesting it as a potential option for such patients.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kiyofumi Manako, Eri Takahashi, Junji Saruwatari, Tomoyo Matsumura, Sachi Kojima, Toshihiro Inoue
Summary: This study examined the surgical efficacy, complications, and risk factors of Baerveldt glaucoma drainage device (BGD) implantation in 62 eyes with Uveitic glaucoma (UG). The results showed significant reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP) and decrease in glaucoma medications after the surgery. However, the presence of systemic treatment and the lens status should be taken into consideration.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Maryam Yadgari, Mohammad Javad Ghanbarnia
Summary: This study compared the outcomes of trabeculectomy in glaucoma patients with and without post-operative serous choroidal detachment (CD) and found an association between CD and trabeculectomy outcomes. The results showed that patients in the CD group had higher postoperative intraocular pressure and required more glaucoma medications compared to those without CD. The success rate of the surgery was also lower in the CD group, especially when using stricter criteria for success.
Article
Ophthalmology
Haaris A. Shiwani, Salman Naqv, Cristina Cristian, Leon At, Anne F. Spencer, Cecilia H. Fenerty, Karl J. Mercieca
Summary: Trabeculectomy effectively lowers intraocular pressure, with success rates comparable across various definitions. The use of MMC instead of 5-FU reduces the need for postoperative antimetabolite administration without increasing complications. A more junior surgeon profile is emerging in performing this surgery.
JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Matthias Nobl, Clara Gruen, Stefan Kassumeh, Siegfried Priglinger, Marc J. Mackert
Summary: This retrospective single-center study compared the safety and effectiveness of Preserflo (TM) MicroShunt (MicroShunt) implantations with trabeculectomies (TETs) in patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEXG). The results showed that both treatments significantly reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) and the need for medications. The success rates and postoperative complications were comparable between the two groups. The study concluded that MicroShunt implantation is non-inferior to TET in terms of efficacy and safety in PEXG patients.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Maryam Yadgari, Kiana Hassanpour, Fatemeh Vafaei
Summary: This pilot study demonstrated that primary needle revision is a safe and effective method for controlling intraocular pressure post-AGV implantation with a decreased need for medication. The cumulative success rate at one year was 91.4% and 86.9% based on Criteria A and B, respectively. Preoperative IOP significantly decreased from 28.26 +/- 8.86 mmHg to 13.78 +/- 3.54 mmHg at the end of the one-year follow-up, along with a significant reduction in the number of medications used.
INTERNATIONAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nitin Anand, Chunxiao Bong
JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA
(2015)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nitin Anand, Rachel Pilling
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2010)
Article
Ophthalmology
Maria Prior, Jill J. Francis, Augusto Azuara-Blanco, Nitin Anand, Jennifer M. Burr
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2013)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nitin Anand
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2011)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nitin Anand, Ashish Kumar, Alok Gupta
JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA
(2011)
Article
Ophthalmology
Rubina Rahman, Rishika Chaudhary, Nitin Anand
RETINA-THE JOURNAL OF RETINAL AND VITREOUS DISEASES
(2012)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nitin Anand, Vinod K. Dawda
MIDDLE EAST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2012)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nitin Anand, Seema Arora
JOURNAL OF GLAUCOMA
(2007)
Article
Ophthalmology
PP Syam, B Hussain, N Anand
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2003)