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- Hedman, Katarina, et al.
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The Effect of Latanoprost on Intraocular Pressure During 2 Years of Treatment
- 2002
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 47:S1, s. 65-76
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Our objective was to study the intraocular pressure (IOP) in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertensive patients during long-term treatment with latanoprost. A total of 532 patients treated with 0.005% latanoprost were enrolled, including 493 and 113 patients treated for 6 and 24 months, respectively. Mean IOP was analyzed with the analysis of variance technique. The risk of treatment failure was analyzed with survival analysis technique. After 2 weeks of latanoprost treatment, the mean IOP was reduced 8.2 (32%) and 8.9 (34%) mm Hg in the subgroups of patients treated for 6 and 24 months, respectively. The change in mean IOP during 2 years of latanoprost treatment was not statistically significant (p = 0.15). Patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension showed an 86% and 97% chance of receiving a sufficient IOP reduction with latanoprost (p < 0.01), repectively. The initial mean IOP reduction was maintained throughout the 2 years of treatment.
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- Alm, Albert, et al.
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Side effects associated with prostaglandin analog therapy
- 2008
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 53:Suppl. 1, s. S93-S105
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Topical prostaglandin analogs, which have become first-line therapy in the medical management of glaucoma, have an excellent safety profile with regard to systemic side effects, but are associated with several ocular side effects. Some of these are common, with no apparent serious consequences other than cosmetic, whereas others are much less common but represent potentially sight-threatening side effects. The former group includes conjunctival hyperemia, elongation and darkening of eyelashes, induced iris darkening, and periocular skin pigmentation. The latter group of side effects, which are relatively rare and lack definitive causal relationship to prostaglandin analog therapy, includes iris cysts, cystoid macular edema, anterior uveitis, and reactivation of herpes simplex keratitis. Most of the literature regarding side effects associated with prostaglandin analogs involves the use of latanoprost, probably because it was the first to be studied. There is no evidence, however, aside from less conjunctival hyperemia with latanoprost, that the commercially available prostaglandin analogs differ significantly with regard to side effects.
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- Hedman, Katarina, et al.
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The effect of latanoprost compared with timolol in African-American, Asian, European, Mexican and US glaucoma or ocular hypertensive patients
- 2002
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 47:4S1, s. 77-89
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE:To study the intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction of latanoprost or timolol in a heterogeneous global population.METHODS:A total of 1,389 glaucoma or ocular hypertensive patients treated with 0.005% latanoprost once daily (n = 737) or 0.5% timolol twice daily (n = 652) from eight clinical trials were included. After 3-6 months of treatment, the IOP was analyzed with use of analysis of covariance.RESULTS:Latanoprost or timolol gave statistically significant mean diurnal IOP reduction in the African-American, Asian, Caucasian, and Mexican patients, latanoprost with 7.9 mm Hg and timolol with 6.4 mm Hg. The Asian and Mexican patients showed a larger difference in mean diurnal IOP reduction with use of the two drugs (range 1.8-3.1 mm Hg) than the European and U.S. patients (range 0.6-1.7 mm Hg, p = 0.030). Latanoprost produced similar mean diurnal IOP reduction in patients with and without previous glaucoma treatment other than prostaglandins.CONCLUSION:Latanoprost or timolol statistically significantly reduced the mean diurnal IOP in a heterogenous global population in eight clinical trials. The degree of reduction appeared to be clinically useful. The greatest difference in the mean diurnal IOP-lowering effect of latanoprost or timolol was observed in Mexican and Asian clinical trials.
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- Landsend, Erlend C. S., et al.
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Congenital aniridia - A comprehensive review of clinical features and therapeutic approaches
- 2021
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : Elsevier Science INC. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 66:6, s. 1031-1050
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Congenital aniridia is a rare genetic eye disorder with total or partial absence of the iris from birth. In most cases the genetic origin of aniridia is a mutation in the PAX6 gene, lead-ing to involvement of most eye structures. Hypoplasia of the fovea is usually present and is associated with reduced visual acuity and nystagmus. Aniridia-associated keratopathy, glaucoma, and cataract are serious and progressive complications that can further reduce visual function. Treatment of the ocular complications of aniridia is challenging and has a high risk of side effects. New approaches such as stem cell therapy may, however, offer better prognoses. We describe the various ocular manifestations of aniridia, with a special focus on conditions that commonly require treatment. We also review the growing literature reporting systemic manifestations of the disease. (c) 2021 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ ).
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- Landsend, Erlend S., et al.
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The genetics of congenital aniridia-a guide for the ophthalmologist
- 2018
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 63:1, s. 105-113
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Congenital aniridia is a rare panocular disease caused by fundamental disturbances in the development of the eye, characterized primarily by hypoplasia of the iris and macula. Severe secondary complications such as keratopathy, cataract, and glaucoma are common and often lead to considerable visual impairment or blindness. Many complications in aniridia patients are difficult to treat and present a challenge for the ophthalmologist. Increasingly, associated nonocular features of the disease are also being recognized. Over the past decades, major steps have been made in the understanding of the genetic basis of aniridia. Moreover, recent studies have prepared the ground for future treatment options based on specific mutations. Therefore, specific knowledge about genetics in aniridia has become more important than ever. We provide an overview of the field of aniridia genetics and its clinical implications. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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- Romano, Davide, et al.
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Artificial iris implantation in congenital aniridia: A systematic review
- 2023
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 68:4, s. 794-808
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Congenital aniridia is a rare, panocular disorder with a main phenotypic characteristic of a partial or complete absence of the iris existing alongside other ocular morbidities such as cataract, keratopathy, optic nerve and foveal hypoplasia, and nystagmus. The iris abnormality, however, often leads to symptoms such as photophobia, glare, and decreased visual acuity, as well as cosmetic dissatisfaction. Current management options for the iris deficit include colored iris contact lenses, corneal tattooing, and tinted contact lenses. Symptoms arising from small iris defects can be resolved with surgical management using micro-tying suture techniques such as McCannel or Siepser. Currently, larger iris defects can be treated with artificial iris implants. New prosthetic options range from colored intraocular lenses to flexible custom-made silicone iris implants. With a range of therapeutic options available and given the challenges of multiple comorbidities in aniridia, we evaluate the literature relating to the use of artificial iris implants in congenital aniridia, with a focus on the different surgical implantation techniques, the clinical outcomes achieved, complications occurred, and risk of bias of the studies included.& COPY; 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license ( http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ )
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- Scheffer, Mariska, et al.
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Understanding healthcare communication in age-related macular degeneration care: A mixed-methods review of patients’ perspectives
- 2024
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 69:4, s. 646-660
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible visual impairment among people aged 50 years and older. Earlier research has indicated that the communication process between patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) leaves considerable room for improvement in AMD care. Effective communication is essential to enhance trust in the professional and understanding of the diagnosis and treatment, and decrease anxiety and stress related to illness. We review patients’ experiences, needs and preferences regarding information provision, communication style of the HCP and shared decision-making. We conducted a systematic search in PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, CINAHL and Web of Science. Study quality was assessed using standard checklists of quality measures. Our search returned 31 eligible articles. Findings indicated current deficits in information provision for people with AMD. Patients were often ill-informed regarding the chronic character of the condition, treatment duration, nutrition, and visual aids and low vision rehabilitation. Many patients were not actively involved during the decision-making process. Altogether, patients with AMD are faced with challenges in terms of patient-HCP communication. Methods of providing information and discussing possible options for care need to be further investigated and improved for this patient group.
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- Van Velthoven, Arianne J. H., et al.
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Future directions in managing aniridia-associated keratopathy
- 2023
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. - 0039-6257 .- 1879-3304. ; 68:5, s. 940-956
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Congenital aniridia is a panocular disorder that is typically characterized by iris hypoplasia and aniridia-associated keratopathy (AAK). AAK results in the progressive loss of corneal transparency and thereby loss of vision. Currently, there is no approved therapy to delay or prevent its progression, and clinical management is challenging because of phenotypic variability and high risk of complications after interventions; however, new insights into the molecular pathogenesis of AAK may help improve its management. Here, we review the current understanding about the pathogenesis and management of AAK. We highlight the biological mechanisms involved in AAK development with the aim to develop future treatment options, including surgical, pharmacological, cell therapies, and gene therapies.
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- Schuster, V, et al.
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Ligneous conjunctivitis
- 2003
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0039-6257. ; 48:4, s. 369-388
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- Seregard, S
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Conjunctival melanoma
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - 0039-6257. ; 42:4, s. 321-350
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- Chiquet, Christophe, et al.
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Acute postoperative endophthalmitis : Microbiology from the laboratory to the bedside
- 2022
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Ingår i: Survey of Ophthalmology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0039-6257. ; 67:6, s. 1698-1710
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- Postoperative endophthalmitis is a dreaded complication of intraocular surgery. Acute presentations need prompt management and good knowledge of differential diagnoses. In the last 10 years, progress in direct microbial detection and identification from intraocular samples included the use of blood culture systems and, more recently, matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry, improving the rate of bacterial identification. Whatever the method used, diagnostic sensitivity is better for vitreous samples than for aqueous humor samples. Besides, molecular biology techniques have further improved the identification rate of infectious agents in intraocular samples. They also provide faster results compared to culture-based techniques. Quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) can also determine the bacterial load in intraocular samples. Several studies have shown that intraocular bacterial loads in endophthalmitis patients are usually high, which helps differentiating infection from contamination. The prognostic value of qPCR remains to be validated. Whole genome DNA sequencing technologies facilitate direct and sequencing of single DNA molecules. They have the potential to increase the rate of microbiological identification. Some antibiotic resistance markers (e.g., methicillin resistance in staphylococci and vancomycin resistance in enterococci) may be detected earlier using molecular techniques (usually real-time PCR tests). Early determination of the involved microorganism and their antibiotic resistances can help establishing an earlier therapeutic strategy.
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- Mollon, J. D., et al.
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The Lagerlunda Collision and the Introduction of Color Vision Testing
- 2012
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Ingår i: Survey of Ophthalmology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0039-6257. ; 57:2, s. 178-194
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- In histories of vision testing, the origins of occupational screening for color blindness are often traced to a fatal railroad accident that occurred in Sweden on the night of 14-15 November 1875. The scene of the accident was the estate of Baron Lagerfelt in Ostergotland, but the critical events were played out at Linkoping (the normal passing place for the northbound and southbound expresses) and at Bankeberg (a small station to which the passing place was reassigned at a few minutes' notice). First to arrive at Bankeberg, the northbound express slowed almost to a halt, but then inexplicably accelerated forwards towards the Lagerlunda estate, despite a sequence of signals from the stationmaster, Uno Bjorkelund, and a lineman, Oskar Johansson. Soon after the accident, the ophthalmologist Frithiof Holmgren suggested that the engineer of the northbound express, Andersson, or his oiler, Larsson, had been color blind. Neither survived to be tested. Using the records of the subsequent trial and other archival materials, we have re-examined the role of color blindness in the Lagerlunda incident and conclude that the accident cannot be attributed to color blindness alone. Yet the accident undoubtedly had a central role in the introduction of color vision testing by European and North American railroads. To persuade the railroad management to introduce universal screening of employees for color blindness, Holmgren used a dramatic coup de theatre and some unashamed subterfuge.
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- Wu, JM, et al.
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Photochemical damage of the retina
- 2006
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Ingår i: Survey of ophthalmology. - : Elsevier BV. - 0039-6257. ; 51:5, s. 461-481
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- Ding, Wern Yew, et al.
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Impact of ABC (Atrial Fibrillation Better Care) pathway adherence in high-risk subgroups with atrial fibrillation : A report from the ESC-EHRA EORP-AF long-term general registry
- 2023
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Ingår i: European journal of internal medicine. - : Elsevier. - 0953-6205 .- 1879-0828. ; 107, s. 60-65
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Effects of Atrial Fibrillation Better Care (ABC) adherence among high-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) subgroups remains unknown. We aimed to evaluate the impact of ABC adherence on clinical outcomes in these high-risk patients.Methods: EORP-AF General Long-Term Registry is a prospective, observational registry from 250 centres across 27 European countries. High-risk patients were defined as those with either CKD (eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73m2), elderly patients (>= 75 years) or prior thromboembolism. Primary outcome was a composite event of all-cause death, thromboembolism and acute coronary syndrome.Results: 6646 patients with AF were screened (median age was 70 [IQR 61 - 77] years; 40.2% females). There were 3304 (54.2%) patients with either CKD (n = 1750), older age (n = 2236) or prior thromboembolism (n = 728). Among these, 924 (28.0%) were managed as adherent to ABC. At 2-year follow-up, 966 (14.5%) patients reported the primary outcome. The incidence of the primary outcome was significantly lower in high-risk patients managed as adherent to ABC pathway (IRR 0.53 [95%CI, 0.43 - 0.64]). Consistent results were obtained in the individual subgroups. Using multivariable Cox proportional hazards analysis, ABC adherence in the high-risk cohort was independently associated with a lower risk of the primary outcome (aHR 0.64 [95%CI, 0.51 - 0.80]), as well as in the CKD (aHR 0.51 [95%CI, 0.37 - 0.70]) and elderly subgroups (aHR 0.69 [95%CI, 0.53 - 0.90]). Overall, there was greater reduction in the risk of primary outcome as more ABC criteria were fulfilled, both in the overall high-risk patients (aHR 0.39 [95%CI, 0.25 - 0.61]), as well as in the individual subgroups.Conclusion: In a large, contemporary cohort of patients with AF, we demonstrate that adherence to the ABC pathway was associated with a significant benefit among high-risk patients with either CKD, advanced age (>75 years old) or prior thromboembolism.
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