Acta ophthalmologica
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To report visual loss after prone spinal surgery. ⋯ Ischemic optic neuropathy is the most common cause of visual loss after spine surgery and special emphasis should be given to protect the eye against possible pressure during the surgery.
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Acta ophthalmologica · Dec 2009
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyValue of internal limiting membrane peeling in surgery for idiopathic macular hole and the correlation between function and retinal morphology.
Idiopathic macular hole is characterized by a full thickness anatomic defect in the foveal retina leading to loss of central vision, metamorphopsia and a central scotoma. Classic macular hole surgery consists of vitrectomy, posterior vitreous cortex separation and intraocular gas tamponade, but during the past decade focus has especially been on internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling as adjuvant therapy for increasing closure rates. With increasing use of ILM peeling and indocyanine green (ICG) staining, which is used for specific visualization of the ILM, concerns about the safety of the procedure have arisen. ⋯ The use ILM peeling and intraoperative dyes did not have any functionally important effects on postoperative macular structure. Based on the above findings, we conclude that ILM peeling should be performed in all cases of full thickness macular hole surgery. The use of 0.05% intraoperative isotonic ICG with short exposure time appears to be a safe alternative in stage 3 macular hole surgery, whereas a slight reduction in functional potential not can be excluded when performing 0.05% isotonic ICG-assisted ILM peeling in stage 2 macular hole surgery.
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Acta ophthalmologica · Nov 2009
Effectiveness of canalicular laceration repair using monocanalicular intubation with Monoka tubes.
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of canalicular laceration repair using monocanalicular intubation with Monoka tubes. ⋯ Monocanalicular intubation with Monoka tubes leads to successful outcomes without significant complications and offers an alternative to bicanalicular intubation in the treatment of monocanalicular lacerations.
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Acta ophthalmologica · May 2009
ReviewThe epidemiology of age-related macular degeneration in the Indian subcontinent.
The Indian subcontinent is one of the most populous regions in the world. Given the projected rapid population growth and ageing of the population, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is likely to emerge as a major public health threat in the near future. However, existing literature on AMD in the region is scarce. ⋯ The prevalence of AMD in the region is likely to follow a trend similar to that seen in the developed world in the coming years. Eye care policies should therefore make provisions for this chronic age-related eye disease. In addition, there is an urgent need for more data on the epidemiology of AMD in the Indian subcontinent.