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Relationship of Hemoglobin A1C and Outcomes of Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema

Robert B. Garoon, Lai Jiang, Petros E. Carvounis, Silvia Orengo-Nania & Robert E. Coffee · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aims: To evaluate the relationship between Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and visual and anatomical outcomes in eyes following treatment with intravitreal anti vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents and corticosteroids for diabetic macular edema (DME). Study Design: Retrospecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/28445

Optic Disc Drusen, Important Detail in the Differential Diagnosis of Optic Disc Edema

Mehmet Cem Sabaner, Rahmi Duman, Ersan Çetinkaya, Reşat Duman & Sibel İnan · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Pseudopapilledema is used for pathologies that mimicking the optic disc edema. Among these, pseudo papilledema is commonly produced by optic disc drusen (ODD). A 17-year-old female patient was referred to the ophthalmology department from child neurology department with papillede...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/26569

Case Reports of Previously Undiagnosed Cases of Homocystinuria Presenting as Displaced Lenses after Trivial Trauma

Anil Kumar Verma, Vandana Sharma, Avantika Dogra, R. K. Sharma & Rajeev Tuli · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Eye is a window to a rare disease. Two children aged 9 year old male and 5 years old female presented with pain, redness and sudden diminution of vision in right eye and left eye respectively following trivial trauma while playing. On complete ocular examination it was found that...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/27647

Assessment of the Role of Central Corneal Thickness in Measuring the Intra-ocular Pressure in the Screening for Glaucoma amongst People Residing in a Sub-Himalayan Territory of North India

Anil Chauhan, Anil Kumar Verma, Vandana Sharma, Deepak Sharma, Rajeev Tuli, R. K. Sharma & Ashoo Grover · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aims: To find out the average central corneal thickness (CCT) and intraocular pressure (IOP) and to determine the prevalence of ocular hypertension in the study group. Methods: It was a cross sectional study conducted on subjects with age more than 30 years. These respondents wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/27553

Reactivity against the Flavine Adenosine Nucleotide (FAD) Cofactor of Bacterial Enzymes May Explain Positive Flavoprotein Antibody Tests in Patients without Ophthalamopathy

Hooshang Lahooti, Annamaria De Bellis, Sumihisa Kubota, Kazu Gunji & Jack Wall · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Background: We have re-visited a possible role of autoantibodies targeting a "64 kDa muscle membrane protein" in the pathogenesis of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO). This antigen was identified as the flavoprotein (Fp) subunit of mitochondrial succinate dehydrogenase (SDH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/27302

To Study the Role of Conservative Management and to Evaluate Effectiveness of Syringing and Probing in Children with Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in a Tertiary Care Institution of Kashmir

Asif Amin Vakil & Ejaz Akbar Wani · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

The study aimed to find the role of conservative management and to evaluate effectiveness of syringing and probing in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction in a tertiary care institution of Kashmir. The prospective study was carried on 150 cases of congenital nas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/26236

Comparison between Ultrasonic Pachymetry and Scheimpflug Based Pentacam for Assessment of Central Corneal Thickness in Myopic Persons of Indian Sikh Origin

Renuka Mahey, Jyotiranjan Mallick & Lily Devi · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aims: To compare the central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements between Ultrasound Pachymetry and by the Scheimpflug based Pentacam in myopic persons of Indian Sikh origin. Methodology: In a prospective study, 100 eyes of 50 myopic persons of Indian Sikh origin (aged 16 to 45 y...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/26503

Bilateral Combined Retinal Vascular Occlusion: An Ocular Presentation in Central Nervous System Re-relapse of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Amrita Chakrabarti, Priyanka Samal & Joydeep Chakrabartty · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: We describe an atypical case of central nervous system (CNS) involvement in non-Hodgkins lymphoma (NHL), presenting with ocular manifestations. Presentation: Here we present an extremely rare case of a 63 year old male with past history of relapsed NHL in remission with R-CH...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/26848

Screening for Ophthalmic Disorders among Deaf School Children in Nigeria- A Neglected Population

I. O. Chukwuka, A. O. Adio & N. E. Chinawa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Background: The visual and auditory systems are vital for the optimal development of a child. However recent studies have shown that the incidence of visual problems in the deaf is higher than in their hearing counterparts. This study is aimed to find out if this is so in our loc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/24160

Validity of Novel Microsoft Excel Software for Calculating Surgically Induced Astigmatism

Prabhakar Srinivasapuram Krishnacharya, Anuj Kumar Singal, A. Shamsiya Naaz, Raghavender Reddy Arra, Pooja A. Angadi & Ashwini Chandramouli · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Purpose: To investigate validity and predictability of a new software calculator for surgically induced astigmatism quantification. Techniques and Methods: A new astigmatic calculator was designed, based on Pythagorean principle and trigonometric functions using Microsoft office...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/22108

Ocular Ischemic Syndrome Associated with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Zihret Abazi, Lidija Magarasevic, Verica Jovanovic, Svetlana Sukalo & Aleksandra Radosavljevic · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: To present a case of bilateral ocular ischemic syndrome associated with severe carotid artery occlusive disease and to discuss any possible etiological factors, including parathyroid adenoma. Case Presentation: We report a rare and unusual case of bilateral ocular ischemic s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/25632

Spontaneous Evolution of Lamellar Macular Hole into Full Thickness Macular Hole, and Resolution of the Same, Followed by Optical Coherence Tomography

Jelena Paović & Predrag Paović · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: Aim of this study is to, with the aid of optical coherence tomography, follow and evaluate spontaneous evolution of lamellar macular hole into full thickness macular hole, and vice versa. Methods: A 70-year-old female with metamorphopsia and decreased central vision was exam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/25581

Fuch’s Uveitis: A Case Report

I. Coutinho, C. Pedrosa, M. Ramalho, A. Lopes, P. Pêgo, M. Bernardo, F. Vaz & M. Lisboa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Introduction: Fuchs’ Uveitis (FU) is a chronic nongranulomatous anterior uveitis that accounts for 3% of all uveitis cases. Usually is asymptomatic but occasionally can cause floaters and decrease in visual acuity secondary mainly to complications like vitreous opacities, catarac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/25341

My Experience with Levator Resection Surgery in Congenital Ptosis

Shubha Ghonsikar/Jhavar, Ranjana Bindu & Vilas Wangikar · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aims: To assess the effectiveness of Levator resection surgery in patients with moderate to severe congenital ptosis with poor Levator function. Materials and Methods: Settings and Design: A prospective, observational, single institutional study done in 2003-2010 at a referral Go...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/24972

Long-Term Results of Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Surgery for Basic-type Intermittent Exotropia in Turkish Patient

Berkay Kızıltaş, Rahmi Duman, Ayşe Gul Koçak Altıntaş, Özlem Kızıltaş & Faruk Öztürk · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2016

Aim: To evaluate the long-term results of symmetrical (i.e., bilateral lateral rectus recession) (BLR rec) and asymmetrical (i.e., unilateral medial rectus resection and lateral rectus recession) (R-R) surgical treatment of patients with a diagnosis of basic-type intermittent exo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2016/25271