• Controlling active uveitis before cataract surgery is performed helps minimize the risk of complications from postoperative inflammation, such as macular edema and iris adhesion to the lens implant. (aao.org)
  • If problems such as IFIS, elevated IOP, vitreous loss, cystoid macular edema, endophthalmitis, hemorrhage, or a refractive surprise occurred during or after the first operation, the surgical approach and postoperative follow-up could be modified for the second eye in order to reduce the risk of similar complications. (aao.org)
  • The parameters evaluated in this study included diagnosis, comorbidity, preoperative and postoperative visual acuity (VA), complications, KPro retention, histological and immunohistochemical results of retroprosthetic membrane (RPM) and mucous membrane over the optic cylinder. (springer.com)
  • Postoperative complications included RPM in 10 eyes, glaucoma in 6 eyes, retinal detachment in 2 eyes, corneal melting in 5 eyes, ischemic optic neuropathy in 1 eye, and overgrowth of the mucous membrane over the optical cylinder in 2 eyes. (springer.com)
  • However, postoperative VA declined with the development of complications, and ocular surface disorders caused by the chemical burns were associated with a greater incidence of KPro retention failure. (springer.com)
  • No other intraoperative, perioperative, or postoperative complications were observed. (codetvision.com)
  • Disadvantages include possible intraoperative and postoperative flap-related complications, such as irregular flap formation, flap dislocation, and long-term corneal ectasia. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Results BUT after surgery was prolonged than before operation, and there was no significant difference in tear height preoperative and postoperative. (researchsquare.com)
  • Analyze the relationships between foveal displacement, preoperative and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity, central foveal thickness and the stage of epiretinal membrane. (academic-accelerator.com)
  • Preoperative and postoperative evaluations are conducted using various ophthalmic diagnostic tools and techniques, including Snellen E Optotype, Zeiss SL 20 Slit Lamp, and Topcon SP-3000P specular microscope. (who.int)
  • Purpose: To compare the visual and refractive outcomes, patient satisfaction and spectacle independence between three novel designs of diffractive IOLs. (scirp.org)
  • The postoperative visual acuity outcomes for eyes in this study were comparable or slightly better. (crstoday.com)
  • To identify the incidence of endophthalmitis and visual outcomes in eyes with Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis combined with pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil insertion (KPro + PPV + SOI) as compared to eyes receiving Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis (KPro) alone. (hindawi.com)
  • Twenty five-gauge vitrectomy results in favorable visual and anatomic outcomes for MF. (dovepress.com)
  • SCORE2 Report 20: Relationship of Treatment Discontinuation with Visual Acuity and Central Subfield Thickness Outcomes. (mdfoundation.com.au)
  • Outcomes included visual acuity (VA) and central subfield thickness (CST). (mdfoundation.com.au)
  • Patients with diabetes mellitus who undergo cataract surgery usually have excellent visual outcomes postoperatively. (aao.org)
  • Patients implanted with RayOne EMV were highly satisfied with their postoperative refractive outcomes and were completely dysphotopsia-free. (rayner.com)
  • Rayner CEO, Tim Clover , said "RayOne EMV was created specifically for surgeons who currently utilise standard monofocal IOLs to achieve monovision but would like to see better intermediate visual outcomes without increasing the frequency of challenges experienced with other premium IOLs such as dysphotopsia and patient affordability. (rayner.com)
  • We are focused on providing the best visual outcomes for clinicians and patients, and are driven by science to improve performance and safety. (rayner.com)
  • The area under the MTF was calculated at each defocus position, which served as a parameter in a non-linear formula applied to predict postoperative visual acuity (VA). The optically-derived VA prediction was then compared to clinically-reported values in the literature to link laboratory evaluation and reported patients' outcomes. (egms.de)
  • Clinical signs associated with poor visual outcomes included reduced initial VA, eyelid injury, and retinal detachment at presentation. (ima.org.il)
  • Visual acuity outcomes after cataract surgery in patients with age-related macular degeneration: age-related eye disease study report no. 27. (emmes.com)
  • To evaluate visual acuity outcomes after cataract surgery in patients with varying degrees of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (emmes.com)
  • Impact of Delayed Time to Treatment on Visual Outcomes in Neovascular AMD: Data From the HARBOR Study. (academic-accelerator.com)
  • In 5 patients visual acuity increased postoperatively. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Postoperatively, 17 patients (89.4%) achieved at least 20/200 once, and 7 patients (36.8%) achieved at least 20/200 and maintained this acuity until the last follow-up. (springer.com)
  • Uncorrected distance visual acuity, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), central corneal endothelial cell count and hexagonality (non-contact endothelial cell microscope) were assessed preoperatively at 40 and at 180 days postoperatively. (bmj.com)
  • On average, participants with varying severity of AMD benefited from cataract surgery with an increase in visual acuity postoperatively. (emmes.com)
  • Visual acuity (best corrected and 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively). (nih.gov)
  • At 8-month follow-up, visual acuity had improved (20/50) despite intraocular inflammation with a Tyndall effect, moderate capsular opacification, decreased vitreitis, macular edema, and retinal macular abnormalities shown by optical coherence tomography. (cdc.gov)
  • The addition of PPV and SOI to the KPro implantation in the eyes with corneal pathology, as well as hypotony and/or retinal detachment, is a safe and effective procedure for visual rehabilitation. (hindawi.com)
  • A family history of retinal detachment or a history of retinal pathology in either of the patient's eyes is a risk factor for postoperative retinal detachment. (aao.org)
  • In Protocol Q, which enrolled patients with preexisting DME, only a small percentage of eyes had substantial visual acuity loss or definitive progression in central retinal thickening. (aao.org)
  • If the density of the cataract precludes adequate evaluation of the retina or treatment, prompt postoperative retinal evaluation and treatment are recommended. (aao.org)
  • HbA1c level, best corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), central corneal thickness (CCT), tear break-up time (BUT), Schirmer test, dilated fundus examination findings, central retinal thickness (CRT), and total macular volume (TMV) measurements were noted. (ijo.in)
  • En face OCT reflectance images which accompany OCTA studies offer a glimpse of the macrophage-like cellular activity above the retinal surface which responds to systemically instigated vascular events below. (stanford.edu)
  • To determine the effect of duration of macular detachment (DMD) on visual acuity (VA) in patients with macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD). (nih.gov)
  • Best corrected visual acuity was decreased to 20/40 OD and 20/50 OS, spectral domain optical coherence tomography found outer retinal disruption of the fovea, and AOSLO imaging showed significant decrease in cone density of the fovea of both eyes. (academic-accelerator.com)
  • PURPOSE: To evaluate postoperative laser photocoagulation as retinopexy mode in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated with scleral buckling surgery. (eyehospital.nl)
  • METHODS: The authors conducted a prospective feasibility study of consecutive patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated with scleral buckling surgery and postoperative laser during an 18-month period with a minimal follow-up of 6 months. (eyehospital.nl)
  • abstract = "PURPOSE: To evaluate postoperative laser photocoagulation as retinopexy mode in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated with scleral buckling surgery.METHODS: The authors conducted a prospective feasibility study of consecutive patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment treated with scleral buckling surgery and postoperative laser during an 18-month period with a minimal follow-up of 6 months. (eyehospital.nl)
  • The patient's condition was diagnosed as chronic postoperative panendophthalmitis, which raised the issue of nosocomial transmission of T . whipplei . (cdc.gov)
  • The patient's postoperative visual acuity was 20/25. (crstoday.com)
  • Past records document the patient's visual acuity before the development of cataract. (aao.org)
  • The preoperative examination included noting the patient's date of birth, diagnosis, history of eye rubbing or sleep apnea, uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), best corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), manifest refraction, IOP, and maximum keratometry reading (Kmax). (crstoday.com)
  • Visual acuity and complete neurological status could not be tested due to the patient's altered sensorium. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • 4. Postoperative medication tolerance evaluated by the patient's reported symptoms and by clinical evaluation during each follow-up visit scheduled weekly for the first 2 months, then every 2 months until the completion of 1 year. (who.int)
  • We report an unexpected case of postoperative panendophthalmitis identified by systematic 16S rDNA sequencing of a vitreous sample in a patient who had unexplained arthralgia and had been given topical corticosteroids after cataract surgery. (cdc.gov)
  • If the patient has had cataract surgery in the fellow eye, it is important to obtain information about the operative and postoperative course. (aao.org)
  • In DRCR.net Protocol P, patients with NPDR but no history of DME were found to have a substantial risk of postoperative DME after cataract surgery. (aao.org)
  • Visual acuity results were analyzed for 1939 eyes that had cataract surgery during AREDS. (emmes.com)
  • The mean uncorrected visual acuity after ICL implantation (before cataract development), before cataract surgery, and after cataract surgery were 0.48 +/- 0.32, 0.83 +/- 0.34, and 0.40 +/- 0.27, respectively. (codetvision.com)
  • The advantages of minimally invasive vitreous surgery are that no wound suture is required because of the smaller incision size, less inflammation, less patient discomfort, faster recovery of visual acuity, and occasional shorter operative time. (dovepress.com)
  • A prospective randomized control trial of 140 eyes from 140 patients, who underwent phacoemulsification, was conducted to compare the efficacy of subtenon corticosteroids injection with corticosteroids eye drops for controlling postoperative intraocular inflammation. (springer.com)
  • Prolonged postoperative inflammation leads to ocular discomfort, cystoid macular edema, and glaucoma secondary to inflammation. (springer.com)
  • To control postoperative inflammation, surgeons employed many anti-inflammatory agents, including corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), via various routes after the surgery. (springer.com)
  • Another cause of runaway inflammation is that the postoperative anti-inflammatory management was insufficient, whether because of patient non-compliance or surgeon management. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • Major parameters were monocular and binocular uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance, uncorrected (UIVA) and distance corrected (DCIVA) intermediate (80 cm), and uncorrected (UNVA) and distance corrected (DCNVA) near (40 cm) visual acuities (UNVA), contrast sensitivity (CS), defocus curve as well as patient satisfaction and spectacle use. (scirp.org)
  • Results: Mean postoperative decimal UDVA was 1.01 for Symfony, 0.96 for ATLISA and 0.95 for the FineVision IOL. (scirp.org)
  • Main outcome measures were refractive error and monocular corrected (CDVA) and uncorrected (UDVA) distance visual acuity values. (academic-accelerator.com)
  • Pressurizing the eye intraoperatively usually prevents intraoperative and postoperative hyphema, although if it does still occur, it usually clears up in a short period of time. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Pars plana vitrectomy and silicone oil insertion may have a protective effect against the development of postoperative endophthalmitis in eyes receiving KPro. (hindawi.com)
  • Twelve patients required a postoperative gas injection, five patients received an additional buckle, and five patients underwent a vitrectomy, in four because of PVR. (eyehospital.nl)
  • 7 , 8 ] However, the preoperative visual acuity of patients who underwent ERM surgery in these studies is relatively good (0.50 logMAR or 6/24 Snellen). (researchsquare.com)
  • Considering all eyes, the cumulative mean of the best-corrected postoperative VA (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution [logMAR]) as a function of DMD shows a rapid worsening when DMD exceeds 6 days. (nih.gov)
  • Mean postoperative VAs (in logMAR) were 0.35+/-0.31 (between 20/40 and 20/50 Snellen equivalent) in eyes with DMD up to 10 days, 0.48+/-0.26 (20/60 Snellen equivalent) in the delayed group, and 0.86+/-0.30 (8/60 Snellen equivalent) in eyes with DMD longer than 6 weeks. (nih.gov)
  • Initial results of uncontrolled studies suggested that optic nerve sheath decompression was a promising treatment of progressive visual loss in patients with NAION. (aetna.com)
  • The investigators concluded that optic nerve decompression surgery is not an effective treatment for NAION, and in fact, may increase the risk of progressive visual loss in NAION patients. (aetna.com)
  • All patients had post-operative findings of persistent low visual acuity, cloudy corneas with corneal endothelial decompensation, and iris paralysis with dilated pupils. (cdc.gov)
  • Speed the return to baseline visual acuity-and make your patients happy. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Histopathology of the tumor may determine the postoperative treatment course for patients. (medscape.com)
  • The postoperative 6th month composite score of NEI VFQ-25 was significantly lower in patients with ERM than in the CG (p=0.017). (researchsquare.com)
  • The NEI VFQ-25 questionnaire can discriminate ERM patients from healthy individuals, and visual acuity does not fully reflect VR-QOL. (researchsquare.com)
  • Impaired binocular vision may be associated with the deterioration of VR-QOL in patients with ERM in the postoperative period. (researchsquare.com)
  • Functional assessment and health-related quality of life questionnaires are becoming commonplace to measure the impact of ophthalmic treatments on patients' ability to perform visual functions. (researchsquare.com)
  • The patients used a postoperative 1 day face-down positioning. (researchsquare.com)
  • The postoperative follow-up period (6 months), the recurrence rate of pterygium was 0.21%.Patients have higher satisfaction with appearance, and have no obvious foreign body sensation, photophobia, tearing and other subjective symptoms. (researchsquare.com)
  • Many patients experience 20/20 vision or better after LASIK , enhancing their quality of life and overall visual experience. (tlcvision.com)
  • The VA-prediction model can be assessed through a comprehensive parametrization of trifocal IOLs, which may improve decision-making by matching patients' needs with the expected postoperative outcome. (egms.de)
  • For example, patients with a history of uveitis or diabetes are more at risk for postoperative macular edema," says Dr. Kao, who is in practice in Bakersfield, Calif. (reviewofophthalmology.com)
  • No. 3: A longer postoperative healing period compared to after epi-on CXL may require patients to miss a significant amount of school and/or work. (crstoday.com)
  • Surgery is the only viable treatment for cataract patients with visual a. (deepai.org)
  • If blindness, set targets for operating on cur- postoperative vision had improved after 8 able patients and register all young people weeks and the patient was no longer blind, with non-curable blindness for the purposes e.g. patients having cataract operations, this of rehabilitation. (who.int)
  • If the extent of the visual field is taken into account, patients with a visual field of the better eye no greater than 10° in radius around central fixation should be placed under category 3. (who.int)
  • Postoperative care includes topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatments, with varying regimens over a 6-month period. (who.int)
  • Chronic postoperative endophthalmitis was suspected, and the patient underwent anterior chamber paracentesis (ACP). (cdc.gov)
  • He underwent a tumor resection followed by postoperative radiotherapy due to squamous cell carcinoma of the right external auditory canal. (airitilibrary.com)
  • Compared with the control group, postoperative best-corrected visual acuity for the "no edema" group did not differ (0.03 ± 0.12 vs. −0.02 ± 0.08 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution, P = 0.150) but was worse for the subclinical edema group (0.06 ± 0.08 vs. −0.02 ± 0.08 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution, P = 0.001). (hu.nl)
  • A biphasic linear model was used to describe the postoperative outcome of the endothelial cell density (ECD). (bmj.com)
  • Conclusions DALK featuring higher endothelial survival and lower risk of postoperative ocular hypertension may be superior to PK when indicated for keratoconus. (bmj.com)
  • However, DALK features dramatically higher long-term endothelial survival and a lower risk of postoperative ocular hypertension compared with PK. (bmj.com)
  • 2. Endothelial cell count of the donor pre and post transplants is measured using specular microscopy (Topcon SP-3000P) at baseline (preoperative) and 1 year postoperative. (who.int)
  • Facial paralysis disturbs the aesthetics due to brow and eyelid ptosis, drooping of the mouth angle, drooling and it also contributes to eye discomfort, ocular irritation, epiphora, visual disturbance, visual field defect and even results in blindness. (airitilibrary.com)
  • The visual acuity of the right eye returned to 20/25 after decompression surgery. (bvsalud.org)
  • GCA can help in the early detection of CON and achieve a good visual outcome after surgery. (bvsalud.org)
  • Postoperative video debriefing reduces technical errors in laparoscopic surgery. (ahrq.gov)
  • Planned postoperative laser coagulation took place 1 day to 10 weeks (median 3(1/2) weeks) after buckling surgery. (eyehospital.nl)
  • CONCLUSION: Postoperative laser coagulation is a feasible alternative retinopexy mode in scleral buckling surgery, with encouraging anatomical results and a low incidence of PVR. (eyehospital.nl)
  • This floor, however, also means we do not get hypotony or flat chambers, which are often the cause of postoperative vision issues. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • Common causes of postoperative visual acuity changes are hypotony, choroidals, maculopathy, and ocular surface problems. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • This gradual opacification leads to visual impairment often requiring keratoplasty in the later decades of life. (wikipedia.org)
  • When visual acuity is impacted, various forms of keratoplasty are often indicated. (wikipedia.org)
  • Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) provide high mid-term graft survival and visual recovery in keratoconus eyes. (bmj.com)
  • Polymyxin-trimethoprim with a quinolone was used as chronic topical antibiotic prophylaxis in both groups after the first postoperative month. (hindawi.com)
  • Ultimately this results in severe visual impairment, generally before the 5th decade of life. (wikipedia.org)
  • Visual acuity data indicated favourable results at both distance and intermediate at one month. (rayner.com)
  • The results were amazing: postoperative visual acuity was as good as with phacoemulsification, but at less than 25% of the cost. (cehjournal.org)
  • Parameters measured included visual acuity (VA), Humphrey visual field (HVF), pattern electroretinogram, scanning laser polarimetry with variable corneal compensation (GDx VCC), and OCT. These parameters were also used for secondary analysis of efficacy outcome.Results: All NT-501 implants were well tolerated with no serious AEs associated with the implant. (stanford.edu)
  • 1. Visual acuity assessed using the Snellen E chart at baseline (preoperative), immediately postoperative, and at the follow-up visits scheduled weekly for the first 2 months, then every 2 months until completion of 1 year. (who.int)
  • The ocular history helps the ophthalmologist identify conditions that could affect the surgical approach and the visual prognosis. (aao.org)
  • Surgical excision is the main treatment of pterygium, but the postoperative recurrence rate is high, the appearance of the eye is not ideal, postoperative foreign body feeling has been a difficult problem of clinical treatment. (researchsquare.com)
  • 6 mmHg) occurred within the first postoperative month, resolved with conservative treatment and without further surgical intervention, and were not associated with vision-threatening sequelae. (medscape.com)
  • 1-3 Good visual recovery with few postoperative adverse events is a feature of DALK for keratoconus in mid-term studies. (bmj.com)
  • The visual acuity improved in 92.9% of the eyes and in 65.7% the acuity had improved by four lines or more on the Snellen chart. (nih.gov)
  • The median HVF visual field index and mean deviation measurements worsened (decreased) in fellow eyes (-13.0%,-3.9 dB) and improved (increased) in study eyes (2.7%, 1.2 dB). (stanford.edu)
  • For characterizing visual impairment for codes H54.0 to H54.3, visual acuity should be measured with both eyes open with presenting correction if any. (who.int)
  • The Symfony produces better levels of distance and intermediate visual acuity, whereas the trifocal IOLs produced better near vision. (scirp.org)
  • Advantages of LASIK over photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) include the desirable lack of central stromal healing response (the central corneal epithelium is not removed, thereby decreasing the risk of central haze formation that occurs during PRK healing), the shorter visual rehabilitation period, and minimal postoperative pain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Pituitary apoplexy (PA) is an acute clinical syndrome characterized by sudden headache, vomiting, visual disturbances, ophthalmoplegia, and/or altered consciousness, secondary to infarction or hemorrhage within a pituitary tumor or nontumorous pituitary gland. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Preoperative and 6 months postoperative Scheimpflug imaging was used to analyze pachymetry, presence of tomographic features (loss of isopachs/displacement of the thinnest point/focal posterior depression), and corneal backscatter. (hu.nl)
  • The marvel of micro invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS)-and the reason we push them earlier in the disease course-is their safety and the predictable postoperative recovery. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • The cumulated incidence of postoperative ocular hypertension requiring treatment was significantly higher in PKs than in DALKs. (bmj.com)
  • Treatment for intra/suprasellar cysticercosis can be challenging and may result in visual disturbances if not managed properly. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • Diamox, Lasix, corticosteroids), and disc swelling with visual field loss progresses, direct fenestration of the optic nerve sheaths via medial or lateral orbitotomy has been shown to be an effective and relatively simple procedure for relief of papilledema. (aetna.com)
  • The first patient is a 35-year-old man with no prior medical history who suffered from memory deficits and visual disturbances due to a sellar cyst pushing the orbitofrontal gyrus treated with mSKA. (surgicalneurologyint.com)
  • In addition, postoperative drops can prolong recovery by destabilizing the ocular surface. (ophthalmologytimes.com)
  • The World Health Organization, in its efforts to reduce the prevalence of visual disability, promotes national health programmes to address this problem. (who.int)
  • Detection and management of curable blindness is one of the strategies which can help a country to reduce the prevalence of visual disability in a short time. (who.int)
  • The World Health tween January 1999 and December 2000 at Organization, in its efforts to reduce the all ophthalmic units of Oman were included prevalence of visual disability, promotes in the study. (who.int)