• The change in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after cataract surgery compared with preoperative BCVA. (emmes.com)
  • The table shows the 12-month and 24-month best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) response (10+ letter increase) for 18 patients with AMD and Stargardt disease in the treated and untreated eyes (Table). (medscape.com)
  • The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) before ICL implantation, after ICL implantation, and after cataract surgery were 0.31 +/- 0.21, 0.28 +/- 0.19, and 0.27 +/- 0.21, respectively. (codetvision.com)
  • Main outcome measures were change in keratometry, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). (ima.org.il)
  • 8 years of age at time of PCO surgeryhad a greater proportion of good post-operative best corrected visualacuity (BCVA) (52.6%), whilst 75% of children younger than 8yearsat time of surgery turned out with poor BCVA after surgery.Developmental cataracts proportionately had the best outcome ofvisual acuity. (bvsalud.org)
  • No statistically significant association was detected between visual acuity and the total volume of subretinal fluid or pigment epithelial detachment. (nih.gov)
  • Although the reported increase in myopia and decrease in visual acuity are statistically significant, the results of this study, while interesting, will have little impact on patient care and clinical decision-making," Dr. Stephen M. Lipsky, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, told Reuters Health by email. (medscape.com)
  • The presence of increased SRT thickness and volume on OCT, and to a lesser extent increased neurosensory retinal thickness and volume, is associated with decreased visual acuity in neovascular AMD. (nih.gov)
  • RRG was calculated for each eye using the logarithmic model of ocular growth and compared with final logMAR acuity using linear regression. (nih.gov)
  • A total of 44 children (aged 3-15 years) presented with a first episode of ON (visual loss, pain on eye movements, or both) within 2 weeks of symptom onset and at least 1 of the following in the affected eye: a distance high-contrast VA (HCVA) deficit of at least 0.2 logMAR below age-based norms, diminished color vision, abnormal visual field, or optic disc swelling. (duke.edu)
  • VA was converted from units on a tumbling 'E' chart to the logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution VA (logMAR VA). Vision-related QoL was assessed using the 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25). (gjcsro.com)
  • Patching plus glasses improved visual acuity by about 1 line after 1 year (0.11 logMAR [95% CI, 0.05-0.17]) for children not pretreated with glasses (1 RCT, 177 participants). (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Glasses alone improved visual acuity by less than 1 line after 1 year (0.08 logMAR [95% CI, 0.02-0.15], 1 RCT, 177 participants). (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Visual acuity (VA), refractive errors and strabismus, together with visual impairment (VI) and any significant eye problem, defined as VA >0.5 logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution (logMAR) and/or strabismus and/or any refractive error were analysed. (lu.se)
  • Treatment in adults is initiated with one injection per month until maximum visual acuity is achieved and/or there are no signs of disease activity i.e. no change in visual acuity and in other signs and symptoms of the disease under continued treatment. (medicines.org.uk)
  • The high-dose 8-mg formulation of aflibercept, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in August, has been shown to sustain improvement in visual acuity as well as retinal anatomy out to 22 months on par with every-other-month treatment with the original 2-mg dose, but with up to 36% fewer injections. (medscape.com)
  • CONCLUSION: There was a good proportion of children withsignificant improvement in visual acuity on the short term,and a mildmyopic shift following membranectomy. (bvsalud.org)
  • MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: Primary outcomes were monocular HCVA and low-contrast VA at 6 months. (duke.edu)
  • In 2005, the Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature (SUN) Working Group standardized the methods for reporting clinical data (diagnostic terminology, inflammation grading schema, and outcome measures) for uveitis. (medscape.com)
  • Existing evidence is limited by small series, short follow-up, lack of standardized outcomes measures, lack of pre- and postoperative visual symptom comparisons, and continually changing technology. (aafp.org)
  • What were the main outcome measures of the ANCHOR study? (proprofs.com)
  • The main outcome measures of the ANCHOR study were the percentage of participants who lost less than 15 letters from baseline in Visual Acuity (VA), the percentage of participants who gained 15 letters or more in VA, and the assessment of lesion characteristics using fluorescein angiography (FA). (proprofs.com)
  • The main outcome measures were visual acuity, binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy score, adverse effects, and quality of life. (bvsalud.org)
  • MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Annual prevalence and incidence of diagnosed age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR) (among those with diabetes), and glaucoma. (cdc.gov)
  • MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES: The study team defined individuals with diabetes as those who had a hemoglobin A1c level at 6.5% or more, took insulin, or reported ever having been told by a physician or health care professional that they have diabetes. (cdc.gov)
  • 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)
  • The detection of stronger correlations between retinal anatomy and visual acuity is likely to require the use of more advanced imaging modalities. (nih.gov)
  • Kiss CG, Simader C, Michels S, Schmidt-Erfurth U. Combination of verteporfin photodynamic therapy and ranibizumab: effects on retinal anatomy, choroidal perfusion and visual function in the protect study. (medscape.com)
  • It appears that much of the visual impairment in operated eyes is uncor-rectable because of surgical complications. (cehjournal.org)
  • Purely posterior presentations are often considered to be the most extreme variant and have the least successful surgical and visual outcomes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The precise extent and scope of this impairment is determined by diagnostic speed and the efficacy of surgical intervention, which may present different practical outcomes across otherwise identical patients, or even divergent outcomes in each eye, if the patient suffers from a bilateral expression of the disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • See SUSVIMO Instructions for Use and the standardized steps to optimize surgical outcomes. (rxlist.com)
  • 7 ] Even though the cataract surgical targets are met, poor outcomes of cataract surgery is a major problem in developing countries. (lww.com)
  • Today intentional ILM peeling is a commonly applied surgical technique among vitreoretinal surgeons as it has been found to increase the rate of successful macular hole closure and improve surgical outcomes in other vitreoretinal diseases. (hindawi.com)
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of AK with biocidal agents can improve the final outcome and help avoid surgical intervention. (dovepress.com)
  • This retrospective case series assessed the surgical outcomes of MCTR and IOL implantation in 109 patients (187 eyes) with MFS. (crstoday.com)
  • It ob- reviewed articles and reports spanning blindness and visual impairment was served that the cataract surgical output the last 30 years were undertaken. (who.int)
  • Having witnessed a poor surgical outcome [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 3.51, 95% CI: 1.94-6.35] and lack of knowledge about TT (aOR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.18-2.65) increased the refusal rate for surgery. (who.int)
  • Refusing to have TT surgery was significantly related to knowledge about upper eyelid surgery, past surgical outcomes, decision-making capacity, and personal influences. (who.int)
  • Improved systems for upper eyelid surgery should be established in Ethiopia to better manage, and reduce unfavourable, surgical outcomes, and reduce surgery refusal. (who.int)
  • To investigate the relationship of anti-VEGF treatment discontinuation with baseline factors and outcomes in eyes treated initially with aflibercept or bevacizumab for macular edema from central or hemiretinal vein occlusion. (mdfoundation.com.au)
  • Baseline Visual Acuity at Wet AMD Diagnosis Predicts Long-Term Vision Outcomes: An Analysis of the IRIS Registry. (rochester.edu)
  • Her baseline visual acuity was 20/500, improving to 20/200. (medscape.com)
  • When symptoms do manifest, however, they are often significant, causing detrimental and irreversible visual impairment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Additionally, the structural anomalies inherent to PFV do not grow with time, which may alter visual or cosmetic prospects in the long term, as the muscles surrounding the eye react and adjust to the impairment. (wikipedia.org)
  • Using best-corrected visual acuity for classification, the single most important cause for visual impairment was cystoid macular edema in the aphakic group and posterior capsule opacification in the pseudophakic group. (lww.com)
  • 95% CI 2.3 to 5.5%) were associated with visual impairment. (lww.com)
  • In 30% of rural and 16% of urban subjects uncorrected refraction was the cause of visual impairment. (lww.com)
  • If patients are being treated according to a treat-and-extend regimen, once maximum visual acuity is achieved and/or there are no signs of disease activity, the treatment intervals can be extended stepwise until signs of disease activity or visual impairment recur. (medicines.org.uk)
  • The treatment of visual impairment due to CNV should be determined individually per patient based on disease activity. (medicines.org.uk)
  • ABSTRACT Blindness and visual impairment are major causes of noncommunicable diseases in Pakistan. (who.int)
  • The importance of blindness and visual the district (secondary-level) hospitals impairment as a global public health had no eye care services. (who.int)
  • Title : Prevalence of Nonrefractive Visual Impairment in US Adults and Associated Risk Factors, 1999-2002 and 2005-2008 Personal Author(s) : Ko, Fang;Vitale, Susan;Chou, Chiu-Fang;Cotch, Mary Frances;Saaddine, Jinan;Friedman, David S. (cdc.gov)
  • Objectives: To determine the prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment among patients in Akon payam, Warrap State, South Sudan.Methods and materials: This was a cross-sectional study of 862 patients conducted at Akon in the period 18 - 31 September 2015. (bvsalud.org)
  • PVR odds ratio, visual acuity, retinal reattachment rate, and complications were evaluated in three trials. (dovepress.com)
  • Although there are few high-quality prospective studies of long-term outcomes, complications, or stability for refractive surgery procedures, there is at least general agreement that more than 90% of appropriately selected patients achieve excellent uncorrected distance vision. (aafp.org)
  • In the Patient-Reported Outcomes with LASIK (PROWL) studies, excellent visual acuity was routinely achieved, with few highly bothersome, persistent symptoms and very rare vision-threatening complications. (aafp.org)
  • There were 2 eyes with minor complications that did not affect the final visual acuity. (scienceopen.com)
  • However, having either of these complications is more likely to lead to a poor outcome. (medlineplus.gov)
  • 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)
  • To report the refractive, topographic, and clinical outcomes 3 years after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in eyes with progressive keratoconus. (scienceopen.com)
  • Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory disease characterized by progressive corneal steepening, which leads to decreased visual acuity secondary to high irregular astigmatism. (ima.org.il)
  • Study limitations include a retrospective nature, non standardized Snellen assessments, and the inclusion of patients with different retinal diseases, which may cause discrepancies in ETDRS and Snellen visual acuity. (optometryadvisor.com)
  • Retrospective review of patient outcomes after pediatric cochlear implantation and analysis of temporal bone thickness. (lu.se)
  • The purpose of this study was to determine if a correlation exists between the rate of refractive growth (RRG) and visual acuity outcome in pediatric aphakia. (nih.gov)
  • RRG in aphakia is correlated with visual acuity outcome. (nih.gov)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Outcomes of Bilateral Cataract Surgery in Infants 7 to 24 Months of Age Using the Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Treatment Study Registry. (duke.edu)
  • PURPOSE: To evaluate outcomes of bilateral cataract surgery in children aged 7 to 24 months and compare rates of adverse events (AEs) with other Toddler Aphakia and Pseudophakia Study (TAPS) registry outcomes. (duke.edu)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • To investigate the relationship between optical coherence tomography (OCT)-derived measurements of retinal morphology and visual acuity in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (nih.gov)
  • However, because of the complex pathophysiology of neovascular AMD and, in part, the limitations of StratusOCT, these factors only account for a small degree of the variation in visual acuity that these patients exhibit. (nih.gov)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Around the fourth to fifth decades of life, the visual acuity of untreated patients is less than 20/200 due to disciform scar formation and concomitant atrophy [ 2 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • 0.001), and 64.4% and 71.3% of patients, respectively, had achieved ⩾2 Snellen's lines of visual improvement. (bmj.com)
  • No studies or reports to date have shown adverse visual outcomes in patients status after an ILM peel, but there has yet to be a large enough randomized control trial assessing side effects of ILM removal, and therefore the question remains: Does the ILM have a function vital to the integrity of the retina that would render it damage upon ILM removal? (hindawi.com)
  • Seventeen patients (38.6%) had 0.2 or better final best-corrected visual acuity after treatment. (dovepress.com)
  • Up to 20% of patients may have new visual disturbances, particularly with night driving. (aafp.org)
  • Caution individuals considering LASIK that visual symptoms, such as a glare, halos, starbursts, and reduced contrast sensitivity, affect up to 20% of patients following surgery. (aafp.org)
  • In addition, younger patients may not fully consider the possibility of long-term issues, such as changes in visual stability. (aafp.org)
  • Although most patients are satisfied with the outcomes following LASIK surgery, a small number are not. (aafp.org)
  • The 20 patients with poor visual acuity (≤ 20/400) received 50,000 to 200,000 RPE cells, and the six patients with better vision (≤ 20/100) received 100,000 cells. (medscape.com)
  • Of the 26 patients, 24 (92%) developed areas of subretinal pigmentation that did not correlate with cell dose or visual acuity outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Even though retinal vein occlusion (RVO) patients gain impressive visual benefits with appropriate therapy, treatment burden can jeopardize patient adherence, resulting in suboptimal outcomes. (primeinc.org)
  • The ease of fit makes it so much easier to get patients the acuity they need right off the bat. (coopervision.com)
  • Patients implanted with RayOne EMV were highly satisfied with their postoperative refractive outcomes and were completely dysphotopsia-free. (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)
  • Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) can be considered in patients in whom a diagnosis of ON is suspected. (medscape.com)
  • The Snellen E chart was used to measure visual acuity, and all patients had a basic eye examination. (bvsalud.org)
  • Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) are an important means of evaluating patients with suspected ON. (medscape.com)
  • The objective of this study was to report clinical outcomes (functional and anatomic) of Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) after severe chemical burns in Southern China. (springer.com)
  • If, in the physician's opinion, visual and anatomic parameters indicate that the patient is not benefiting from continued treatment, Lucentis should be discontinued. (medicines.org.uk)
  • The latest tissue scaffolding techniques offer both anatomic and visual acuity gains, even for the most challenging cases. (aao.org)
  • Symptoms which often draw caregivers to the presence of PFV include the presence of strabismus (crossed eyes), nystagmus (unusual or sporadic eye movements), or amblyopia (eyes which involuntarily drift from points of focus), though these symptoms are all indicative of visual disorders in general, and it is impossible to concretely identify PFV without advanced medical imaging. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common causes of vision problems in children are amblyopia (a neurodevelopmental disorder that arises from abnormal processing of visual images that leads to a functional reduction of visual acuity) and its associated risk factors ( Table 1 ), nonamblyopic strabismus and nonamblyopic refractive error. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Bilateral cases have generally poor visual outcomes and warrant heightened intervention regardless of presentation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Uncorrected bilateral distance visual acuity was reported as -0.08 ± 0.09 and intermediate -0.05 ± 0.17. (rayner.com)
  • The low-BW group had significantly lower visual acuity compared with the normal-BW group, though there were no difference between the normal-BW and high-BW groups, according to Dr. Achim Fiess of the University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and colleagues. (medscape.com)
  • Snellen visual acuity measurements used in clinical practice and ETDRS letters used in clinical trials may show some discrepancies in clinical trials. (optometryadvisor.com)
  • During a data collection period that took place between January 2006 and March 2021, the team compared Snellen visual acuity and ETDRS visual acuity and evaluated correlations and discrepancies between the methods from trial entry to exit. (optometryadvisor.com)
  • The true ETDRS visual acuity was 65.5 letters (Snellen 20/49) at trial entry and 70.5 letters (Snellen 20/39) at trial exit, the report shows. (optometryadvisor.com)
  • Long-term refractive outcomes in pseudophakic eyes are largely determined by AL because the IOL power is fixed. (crstoday.com)
  • RayOne EMV is the latest in Rayner's pipeline of presbyopia-correcting solutions, adding to their extensive and clinically-proven portfolio of trifocal capsular bag and pseudophakic supplementary IOLs to suit a wide range of visual and lifestyle patient needs. (rayner.com)
  • MyDay® multifocal features the CooperVision® Binocular Progressive System™, an innovative 3-add system that caters to all levels of presbyopia with simplified fitting, and optimal visual acuity at all distances. (coopervision.com)
  • The primary outcome measure was the maximum simulated keratometry value (Kmax). (scienceopen.com)
  • NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Individuals with low birthweight (BW) are more likely to have lower visual acuity and a higher myopic refractive error in adulthood, according to a new study from Germany. (medscape.com)
  • Our results show that former low-birthweight newborns are more likely to be myopic and have reduced visual acuity in adulthood," Dr. Fiess told Reuters Health by email. (medscape.com)
  • Other ocular pathology, which may have been co-existing at the time of cataract surgery, or that which manifested itself later, is also responsible for some of the poor outcomes. (cehjournal.org)
  • Clinical outcomes of penetrating keratoplastyafterautologouscultivatedlimbalepithelialtransplantation for ocular surface burns. (springer.com)
  • Scholars@Duke publication: Assessment of Pediatric Optic Neuritis Visual Acuity Outcomes at 6 Months. (duke.edu)
  • Pediatric vestibular dysfunction is common and causes impairments in motor development, balance and visual stability. (vestibular.org)
  • Visual acuity data indicated favourable results at both distance and intermediate at one month. (rayner.com)
  • Long-term outcomes of keratolimbal allograft for total limbal stem cell deficiency using combined immunosuppressive agents and correction of ocular surface deficits. (springer.com)
  • The objectives of this study were to assess relationships between vision-related quality of life (QoL) and visual acuity (VA) in Ebola virus disease (EVD) survivors after cataract surgery in the Ebola Viral Persistence in Ocular Tissues and Fluids (EVICT) Study. (gjcsro.com)
  • The hypothesis, he explained, is that prenatal growth restriction during organ development leads to ocular morphological and visual alterations in adulthood. (medscape.com)
  • All subjects underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination that included visual acuity, refraction, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, applanation tonometry, gonioscopy, and dilated retinal examination. (lww.com)
  • McGlone L, Hamilton R, McCulloch DL, MacKinnon JR, Bradnam M, Mactier H. Visual outcome in infants born to drug-misusing mothers prescribed methadone in pregnancy. (nature.com)
  • Adverse neurodevelopmental outcome of infants exposed to opiate in-utero. (nature.com)
  • The Symfony produces better levels of distance and intermediate visual acuity, whereas the trifocal IOLs produced better near vision. (scirp.org)
  • Persistent fetal vasculature heightens the lifelong risk of glaucoma, cataracts, intraocular hemorrhages, and Retinal detachments, accounting for the visual loss of nearly 5% of the blind community in the developed world. (wikipedia.org)
  • Purpose: To compare the visual and refractive outcomes, patient satisfaction and spectacle independence between three novel designs of diffractive IOLs. (scirp.org)
  • Currently, IOLs are able to compensate not only for spherical errors, but also for astigmatism and presbyopia, providing a complete restoration of the visual function with high levels of spectacle independence. (scirp.org)
  • 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)
  • Visual acuity results were analyzed for 1939 eyes that had cataract surgery during AREDS. (emmes.com)
  • Ethambutol (or streptomycin in children too young to be monitored for visual acuity) should also be included until the results of drug susceptibility studies are available, unless there is little possibility of drug resistance (see Section 1 above). (cdc.gov)
  • There are limited prospective data for visual acuity (VA) outcomes, associated diseases, and neuroimaging findings. (duke.edu)
  • Secondary outcomes were neuroimaging, associated diagnoses, and antibodies for neuromyelitis optica and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein. (duke.edu)
  • Visual loss secondary to optic nerve drusen. (aetna.com)
  • Hamilton R, McGlone L, MacKinnon JR, Russell HC, Bradnam MS, Mactier H. Ophthalmic, clinical and visual electrophysiological findings in children born to mothers prescribed substitute methadone in pregnancy. (nature.com)
  • The major determinant of the outcome of treatment is patient adherence to the drug regimen. (cdc.gov)
  • 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)