Mediciones biométricas en pacientes miopes con cirugía fotoablativa previa / Biometric measurements in myopic patients with previous photoablative surgery

Objetivo: Comparar las mediciones biométricas realizadas con el IOL Master 700 y el Pentacam AXL en pacientes miopes con cirugía fotoablativa previa. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal en 103 ojos de 103 pacientes miopes con cirugía fotoablativa previa, atendidos en el período de enero 2019 a enero 2020, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer". Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, equivalente esférico y características biométricas posoperatorias (longitud axial, profundidad de la cámara anterior y queratometrías), así como su relación, aportadas automáticamente por el IOL master 700 y el pentacam AXL para evitar los factores dependientes del operador, tres meses después de la cirugía. El análisis estadístico se realizó con la prueba t para datos pareados, utilizando una significación del 95 por ciento. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 25,72 ± 4,26 años. Se analizaron 53 ojos derechos y 50 izquierdos, todos tratados con láser de superficie. El equivalente esférico medio fue de -0,06 ± 0,34 dioptrías y el tiempo entre la cirugía y los exámenes fue de 6,32 ± 3,56 meses. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa (p > 0,05) entre la longitud axial y la profundidad de la cámara anterior; mientras que sí la hubo (p < 0,01) con las queratometrías obtenidas con el IOL Master 700, en comparación con los del pentacam AXL. Conclusión: En pacientes miopes con cirugía fotoablativa previa, el IOL Master 700 y el pentacam AXL proveen mediciones biométricas similares, como la longitud axial y la profundidad de la cámara anterior, no así con la queratometría, la cual es diferente(AU)

Objective: Compare the biometric measurements taken with IOL Master 700 and Pentacam AXL in myopic patients with previous photoablative surgery. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 103 eyes of 103 myopic patients undergoing photoablative surgery at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from January 2019 to January 2020. The variables analyzed were age, sex, spherical equivalent and preoperative biometric characteristics (axial length, anterior chamber depth and keratometries) and the relationship to one another, automatically supplied by IOL Master 700 and Pentacam AXL to avoid operator-dependent factors. The analysis was performed three months after surgery. Statistical analysis was based on the paired Student's t-test with a significance level of 95 percent. Results: Mean age was 25.72 ± 4.26 years. Fifty-three right eyes and 50 left eyes were studied, all of them treated with surface laser. Mean spherical equivalent was -0.06 ± 0.34 diopters; the time elapsed between surgery and the tests was 6.32 ± 3.56 months. No statistically significant differences (p > 0.05) were found between axial length and anterior chamber depth, but statistically significant differences (p < 0.01) were observed between the keratometries obtained with IOL Master 700 and Pentacam AXL. Conclusion: IOL Master 700 and Pentacam AXL provide similar biometric measurements for axial length and anterior chamber depth in myopic patients with previous photoablative surgery, but keratometric measurements are different(AU)

Comparación entre las mediciones biométricas del IOL Master 500 y el Pentacam AXL en la biometría ocular / Comparison of biometric measurements taken with IOL Master 500 and Pentacam AXL for ocular biometry

Objetivo: Comparar las mediciones biométricas realizadas con el IOL Master 500 y el Pentacam AXL. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal en 99 ojos de 99 pacientes miopes con criterio de cirugía fotoablativa, atendidos en el período de enero del año 2019 a enero de 2020, en el Servicio de Cirugía Refractiva del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer". Las variables estudiadas fueron edad, sexo, equivalente esférico y características biométricas preoperatorias (longitud axial, profundidad de la cámara anterior y queratometrías), así como su relación, aportadas automáticamente por el IOL Master 500 y el Pentacam AXL para evitar los factores dependientes del operador. El análisis estadístico se realizó con la Prueba t para datos pareados, utilizando una significación del 95 por ciento. Una diferencia con un valor de p < 0,05 fue considerado estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: El 60,61 por ciento de los pacientes eran de sexo femenino y el 39,39 por ciento del masculino, con una edad promedio de 25,67 ± 4,30 años. Se analizaron 51 ojos derechos y 48 izquierdos. El equivalente esférico medio fue de -3,30 ± 1,53 dioptrías. No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los valores biométricos (longitud axial, profundidad de la cámara anterior y queratometrías) obtenidos con el IOL Master 500, en comparación con los del Pentacam-AXL (p > 0,05). Conclusión: Las mediciones biométricas (longitud axial, profundidad de la cámara anterior y queratometrías) obtenidas con el IOL Master 500 y el Pentacam-AXL son similares(AU)

Objective: Compare biometric measurements taken with IOL Master 500 and Pentacam AXL. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted of 99 eyes of 99 myopic patients with indication of photoablative surgery attending the Refractive Surgery Service at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from January 2019 to January 2020. The variables analyzed were age, sex, spherical equivalent and preoperative biometric characteristics (axial length, anterior chamber depth and keratometries) and the relationship to one another, automatically supplied by IOL Master 500 and Pentacam AXL to avoid operator-dependent factors. Statistical analysis was based on the paired T-test with a significance level of 95%. A difference with a p-value < 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: Of the patients studied, 60.61 percent were female and 39.39 percent were male; mean age was 25.67± 4.30 years. A total 51 right eyes and 48 left eyes were analyzed. Mean spherical equivalent was -3.30 ± 1.53 diopters. No statistically significant difference was found between the biometric values (axial length, anterior chamber depth and keratometries) obtained with IOL Master 500 versus Pentacam AXL (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Similar biometric measurements (axial length, anterior chamber depth and keratometries) are obtained with IOL Master 500 and Pentacam AXL(AU)

Ocular biometric measurements and central corneal thickness in African pediatric population / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To determine the ocular biometric measurements and central corneal thickness(CCT)in Nigerian children so as to have a reference database.<p>METHODS:A hospital-based observational study of a cross-section of children seen consecutively between November 2017 and January 2018. The socio-demographic data of patients, visual acuity(VA)was assessed with LogMAR charts and Lea charts according to age group. Examination under anesthesia(EUA)was carried out for children eight years and below. Anterior and posterior segments examination through dilated pupil were done. Corneal diameters(CD)were assessed using calipers. Intraocular pressures(IOP)were examined using hand held tonometer, CCT and axial length(AL)were measured using the ultrasonic pachymeter. Cycloplegic refraction was carried out after clinical examination. Data were entered into and analysed using SPSS version 17 to generate results through descriptive statistics. Frequencies and cross tabulations of variables were done(<i>P</i><0.05).<p>RESULTS:Sixty-six children with 132 eyes, of ages between 3-16(mean: 9.13±3.70)years were studied. Male with female ratio was 1:1.7. The modal age group range was 6-10 years(42.4%). Most of them were primary school students 36(54.5%). The predominant parents' occupation was traders/unskilled workers(51.6%)and the professionals/civil servants(30.3%). The mean right and left VA were 0.45±0.46 and 0.45±0.44(LogMAR)respectively. The mean right and left horizontal corneal diameters(HCD)were 10.5±1.6 mm and 10.37±1.45 mm respectively. The mean right and left vertical corneal diameters(VCD)were 9.7±1.2 mm and 9.7±1.3 mm respectively. The mean right and left CCT were 556.71±2.61 μm and 556.47±45.53 μm respectively. Myopia 23(34.8%), myopic astigmatism 18(27.3%)and simple astigmatism 16(24.2%)were the commonest types refractive error. No significant associations were observed between CCT and HCD(<i>P</i>=0.739), VA(<i>P</i>=0.058)and refractive error(<i>P</i>=0.199). However, CCT slightly significantly correlated with the age groups(<i>P</i>=0.055).<p>CONCLUSION: Mean values for CCT, IOP and CD are known for the first time in Nigerian children. No significant association was seen between CCT and VA, CD and refractive errors. Further studies are required to ascertain findings.

Predicción del peso y del rendimiento en canal en conejos Nueva Zelanda a partir de medidas corporales

RESUMEN Objetivo. Predecir del peso y el rendimiento en canal en conejos Nueva Zelanda blanco a partir de medidas corporales. Materiales y métodos. En 100 machos Nueva Zelanda (NZ) criados de forma comercial de 60±3 días, con ayuno de 12 horas, se tomó el peso vivo (PV) el largo de cuerpo dorsal (LC) y ventral (LV), perímetro del tórax (PT), largo de lomo (LL), ancho de lomo (AL), ancho de tórax (AT) ancho de cabeza (AC) largo de cabeza (LC), perímetro de muslo (PM), largo de muslo (LM), perímetro del brazo (PB) y largo del brazo (LB). Los conejos fueron sacrificados, pesadas sus canales calientes (PC). Se realizó estadística descriptiva y se estimó el rendimiento en canal caliente (RC). Se estableció una ecuación de regresión del PC y del RC, con el procedimiento "Stepwise Regression" y se estimaron los coeficientes de correlación entre las variables a partir de un análisis de componentes principales. Resultados. Las variables in vivo fueron homogéneas con coeficientes de variación menores de 20%. El RC fue 54.7±2.4%. La ecuación de regresión que mejor se ajustó al PC fue Y= 75.83+0.58PV-11.86LC (R2: 0.91; p<0.05) y al RC fue Y= 49.23+0.21LD+0.25PT-0.64AT-0.57LC (R2: 0.20; p<0.05). De determinaron cuatro componentes que explican el 69% de la variación. Las mediciones de cabeza, lomo y brazo fueron las de mayor aporte. La correlación más alta que se encontró con el PC fue el PV (r= 0.84; p<0.001). Conclusiones. El RC es similar a otros NZ de edad similar. Las mediciones biométricas predicen mejor el PC que el RC. Estos resultados se pueden utilizar en programas de mejoramiento genético animal.

ABSTRACT Objective. Predicting carcass weight and yield in New Zealand white rabbits from body measurements. Materials and methods. In 100 New Zealand (NZ) commercially reared males of 60±3 days, with a 12-hour fast, the live weight (BW) was taken, length the dorsal (LD) and ventral (LV) body length, chest circumference (CC), loin length (LL), loin width (LW), chest width (CW) head width (HW) head length (HL), thigh circumference (TC), thigh length (TL), arm circumference (AR) and arm length (AL). The rabbits were euthanized, their carcasses weighed (CAW). Descriptive statistics and carcass yield (CAY) were estimated. A regression equation of the CAW and the CAY was established with the "Stepwise Regression" procedure and the correlation coefficients between the variables were estimated from the principal component analysis. Results. Variables in vivo were homogeneous with coefficients of variation of less than 20%. The CAY was 54.7±2.4%. The regression equation that best fit the CAW was Yi = 75.83+0.58BW-11.86HL (R2: 0.91; p<0.05) and the CAY was Yi = 49.23+0.21LD+0.25CC-0.64CW-0.57HL (R2: 0.20; p<0.05). Four components were determined that explain 69% of the variation. Head, loin, and arm measurements were the most important. The highest correlation found with the CAW was the BW (r=0.84; p<0.001). Conclusions. The CAY is similar to other NZs of similar age. Measurements in the live animal better predict CAW than CAY. These results can be used in animal genetic improvement programs.

The use of the nonlinear models in the growth of pears of 'Shinseiki' cultivar / O uso de modelos não lineares na descrição do crescimento de frutos de pereira cultivar 'Shinseiki'

ABSTRACT: The goal of this study was to elucidate the growth and development of the Asian pear fruit, on the grounds of length, diameter and fresh weight determined over time, using the non-linear Gompertz and Logistic models. The specifications of the models were assessed utilizing the R statistical software, via the least squares method and iterative Gauss-Newton process (DRAPER & SMITH, 2014). The residual standard deviation, adjusted coefficient of determination and the Akaike information criterion were used to compare the models. The residual correlations, observed in the data for length and diameter, were modeled using the second-order regression process to render the residuals independent. The logistic model was highly suitable in demonstrating the data, revealing the Asian pear fruit growth to be sigmoid in shape, showing remarkable development for three variables. It showed an average of up to 125 days for length and diameter and 140 days for fresh fruit weight, with values of 72mm length, 80mm diameter and 224g heavy fat.

RESUMO: Este trabalho teve por objetivo descrever o crescimento e desenvolvimento de frutos de pereira asiática, com base no comprimento, diâmetro e peso fresco obtidos ao longo do tempo, pelos modelos não lineares Gompertz e Logístico. Os parâmetros dos modelos foram estimados utilizando rotinas no software R, pelo método de mínimos quadrados e processo iterativo de Gauss-Newton (DRAPER & SMITH, 2014). Os modelos foram comparados utilizando o desvio padrão residual, coeficiente de determinação ajustado e o critério de informação de Akaike. A correlação residual presente nos dados de comprimento e diâmetro foi modelada por processo auto-regressivo de segunda ordem, tornando os resíduos independentes. O modelo Logístico mostrou-se mais adequado para descrever os dados, comprovando o caráter sigmoidal do crescimento da pera asiática com desenvolvimento acentuado das três variáveis, com até 125 dias para o comprimento e diâmetro e 140 dias para o peso fresco dos frutos, estabilizando-se, em média, com 72mm de comprimento, 80mm de diâmetro e 224g de peso fresco.