Antibiotic prophylaxis for cataract surgery - Practice patterns amongst Indian Ophthalmologists

Purpose: To assess the current trends in use of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis, especially intracameral antibiotics (ICAB), for cataract surgery in India. Methods: This was an E?survey using a previously validated questionnaire carried out by the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) in August 2022. An E?mail invitation to complete an online 40?point survey was sent to all members of the AIOS using a digital E?mail service (Survey Monkey) and social media platforms. Results: Out of 1804 total respondents, 58% (n = 1022) reported using routine ICAB prophylaxis. Of those using ICAB, 89% (n = 909) reported using it for all cases, whereas the rest used it for specific indications such as post?PC rent (n = 43), one eyed patient (n = 19), and high?risk cases (n = 50). Commercially available moxifloxacin was by far the commonest agent used for ICAB (n = 686, 67%). Eighty respondents (8%) reported noticing occasional toxic reactions and nontoxic corneal edema (n = 64, 6%) with ICAB. Surgeons with >10 years� experience especially practicing in medical colleges used fewer ICAB (OR = 0.52, 95%CI = 0.38 � 0.72, P < 0,001) compared to younger surgeons (<5?year experience) in solo clinics. The commonest reason for nonadoption of IC antibiotics was 搖nconvinced of the need to use it in my setting� (n = 296, 52% of those who answered this question). Conclusion: IC antibiotic prophylaxis for cataract surgery has significantly increased in India from 40% in 2017 to 58% in 2022. Commercially available moxifloxacin was preferred by the majority users. Intraocular inflammation may occur occasionally and needs safer formulations to avoid this

Double bubble pneumo-descemetopexy for the management of Descemet membrane detachment: An innovative technique

A 62-year-old woman was referred with poor vision following manual small incision cataract surgery. On presentation, the uncorrected distance visual acuity in the involved eye was 3/60, whereas slit-lamp examination revealed a central corneal edema with the peripheral cornea relatively clear. Direct focal examination with a narrow slit upper border and lower margin of detached rolled up Descemet’s membrane (DM) could be visualized. We performed a novel surgical approach, “double-bubble pneumo-descemetopexy.” The surgical procedure included unrolling of DM with “small air bubble” and descemetopexy with “big bubble.” No postoperative complications were observed, and best corrected distance visual acuity improved to 6/9 at 6 weeks. The patient had a clear cornea and maintained BCVA 6/9 during 18 months at follow-up. Double-bubble pneumo-descemetopexy, a more controlled technique, provides a satisfactory anatomical and visual outcome in DMD without the need for endothelial keratoplasty (Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty or DMEK) or penetrating keratoplasty.

Comparison of topical steroids versus adjunctive intracameral triamcinolone versus posterior subtenon triamcinolone in pediatric cataract surgery

Purpose: Prolonged postoperative topical corticosteroids are commonly given after pediatric cataract surgery to control inflammation. This study was undertaken to compare the efficacy, safety, and compliance of postoperative topical steroids and adjunctive intracameral (I/C) triamcinolone acetonide (tricort) and posterior subtenon (PST) triamcinolone in modulating postoperative inflammation after surgery. Methods: Forty?eight eyes of children with pediatric cataract between the ages of 5 and 10 years were randomized into three equal groups (T, I, S) before surgery. Group T received postoperative topical 1% prednisolone tapered over 4 weeks; Group I received adjunctive intraoperative I/C 1.2 mg/0.03 ml tricort and topical 1% prednisolone for 2 weeks postoperatively, and Group S received a single 0.5 ml (40 mg/ ml) PST tricort without topical steroids. Signs of inflammation, intraocular pressure (IOP), and central corneal thickness were assessed at day 1, week 1, week 3, week 6, and week 12 postoperatively with optical coherence tomography (OCT) macula to rule out cystoid macular edema at the sixth and 12th weeks postoperatively. Results: Posterior synechiae were present in two eyes out of 16 in groups T and I, which resolved. Severe anterior chamber cells were present in four eyes out of 16 in group T, in two eyes in group I, and in one eye in group S, which resolved. All groups had comparable pre? and postoperative IOP. Conclusion: In pediatric cataracts, outcomes were better with PST tricort and the adjunctive I/C tricort compared to postoperative topical prednisolone, for modulating postoperative inflammation

Evaluation of efficacy of intracameral lidocaine and tropicamide injection in manual small-incision cataract surgery: A prospective clinical study

Purpose: The study was conducted to evaluate efficacy of intracameral lidocaine hydrochloride 1% and tropicamide injection 0.02% for anaesthesia and mydriasis in manual small?incision cataract surgery (MSICS) and to report any adverse drug reaction. Methods: This was a randomized, prospective, observational study on 32 participants that took place from October 2021 to March 2022 (6 months). Patients between age group 40� year with nuclear sclerosis cataract and pupil diameter >6 mm in preoperative evaluation were included in the study. Patients with pseudoexfoliation, rigid pupil, senile miosis, history of uveitis, ocular trauma, recent ocular infections, with known allergy to tropicamide, all types of glaucoma were excluded from the study. Results: Thirty?two eyes with nuclear sclerosis cataract who underwent MSICS were studied. Fixed dose combination of 2 ml phenyl epinephrine (0.31%), tropicamide (0.02%), and lidocaine (1%) intracamerally was used for mydriasis and analgesia. More than 7 mm pupillary dilatation was achieved within 20 seconds of injection in 29 cases (90.6%). Mild pain and discomfort was noted in 12 cases (37.5%). Postoperative day 1 unaided visual acuity was in the range of 6/18�12 for all patients and grade 1 iritis was seen in 7 cases (21.8%) which was self?limiting. No adverse event like corneal decompensation or TASS were noted.Conclusion: Thus, Intracameral injection of mydriatic provides rapid and sustainable mydriasis and analgesia for manual SICS

Minimal anesthetic manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS): A novel technique in use for anesthesia in MSICS

Ever-evolving modern day cataract extraction techniques have been accompanied by the use of smaller quantities and less invasive methods of anesthesia. Topical anesthesia is routinely used for phacoemulsification. However, peribulbar block or some modification of it is used for anesthesia in manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS) by most practitioners. The authors describe a technique using a combination of 1.5�milliliters of anesthetic mixture given subconjunctivally and supplemented with commercially available intracameral anesthetic and mydriatic for MSICS. It is possible to get high level of anesthetic effect and ease of surgery with this technique though there is a small learning curve. Several modifications from topical phacoemulsification like two side ports six o抍lock hours apart make this surgery easy to adapt to. No special instrumentation is required. It gives adequate analgesia and anesthesia to complete the surgery. a minimalistic anesthetic approach in MSICS can be used with enhanced safety and by avoiding usual complications of traditional peribulbar and retrobulbar anesthesia.

Clinical features and microbiology of post-cataract surgery endophthalmitis with and without intracameral moxifloxacin prophylaxis: Endophthalmitis prophylaxis study report 3

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the clinical presentations, microbiology, and management outcomes of post–cataract surgery endophthalmitis, with and without intracameral moxifloxacin prophylaxis. Methods: This study was designed as a retrospective, consecutive, comparative case series. Records of consecutive cataract surgery from January 1, 2015, till June 30, 2020, were analyzed. The cases that developed endophthalmitis were analyzed. The endophthalmitis cases were divided by their prophylaxis treatment into two groups: with intracameral moxifloxacin (ICM) and without (N?ICM). Inclusion criteria were (1) age ? 18 years, (2) cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation, (3) endophthalmitis within 6 weeks of cataract surgery, and (4) cataract surgery in the institute by any of the three methods—phacoemulsification, manual small incision cataract surgery, and extracapsular cataract extraction. Results: In the study period, 66,967 cataract surgeries were performed; 48.7% (n = 32,649) did not receive ICM. There was no difference between the N?ICM and ICM groups in the incidence of clinical (n = 21, 0.064% and n = 15, 0.043%; P = 0.23) and culture proven (n = 19, 0.033% and n = 11, 0.023%; P = 0.99) endophthalmitis, respectively. Greater number of patients in the N?ICM group had lid edema (76.2% vs. 40%; P = 0.03), corneal edema (71.4% vs. 33.3%; P = 0.03) and lower presenting vision with available correction (logMAR [logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution] 1.26 ± 1.2 vs. logMAR 0.54 ± 0.85; P = 0.02). The final best?corrected visual acuity following treatment was worse in the N?ICM group (logMAR 1.26 ± 1.2 vs. 0.54 ± 0.85; P = 0.02). Conclusion: Endophthalmitis after intracameral moxifloxacin may have relatively milder signs and symptoms and may respond better to treatment.

Seguridad del uso combinado de lidocaína y fenilefrina como midriáticos intracamerales en la cirugía de catarata / Safety of the combined use of lidocaine and phenylephrine as intracameral mydriatics in cataract surgery

Objetivo: Evaluar la seguridad ocular y sistémica de una combinación de lidocaína 2 por ciento y fenilefrina 1 por ciento administrada por vía intracameral para provocar midriasis intraoperatoria en la cirugía de catarata. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio prospectivo de serie de casos en 70 ojos de igual número de pacientes sometidos a facoemulsificación con implante de lente intraocular. El grupo midriasis intraoperatoria en la cirugía lo conformaron 35 pacientes dilatados con una inyección intracameral de lidocaína y fenilefrina antes de la cirugía, mientras otros 35 ojos se dilataron de manera tradicional, con un colirio midriático previo. Para la seguridad ocular se evaluaron múltiples parámetros del examen oftalmológico pre- y posoperatorio. Resultados: La presión intraocular, el espesor corneal central, la densidad celular del endotelio corneal y el edema corneal posoperatorio como hallazgo del segmento anterior se comportaron de manera similar en ambos grupos de estudio. Se reportó una complicación transoperatoria en el grupo de manera tradicional y un caso con edema quístico macular posoperatorio en el grupo midriasis intraoperatoria en la cirugía que no representaron diferencias significativas. Conclusión: La inyección de lidocaína más fenilefrina intracameral es una opción segura tanto ocular como sistémica para provocar midriasis durante la facoemulsificación(AU)

Objective: Evaluate the ocular and systemic safety of a combination of 2 percent lidocaine and 1 percent phenylephrine administered intracamerally to achieve intraoperative mydriasis in cataract surgery. Methods: A prospective study was conducted of a case series of 70 patients (70 eyes) who underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation. The intraoperative mydriasis group was composed of 35 patients dilated with an intracameral injection of lidocaine and phenylephrine before surgery, whereas another 35 eyes were dilated by the conventional method, with mydriatic eye drops. Ocular safety evaluation was based on the analysis of a wide variety of pre- and postoperative ophthalmological examination parameters. Results: Intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness, corneal endothelial cell density and postoperative corneal edema as an anterior segment finding, behaved in a similar manner in both study groups. An intraoperative complication was reported in the conventional method group and a case with postoperative cystoid macular edema in the intraoperative mydriasis group group, neither of them exhibiting significant differences. Conclusion: Intracameral lidocaine plus phenylephrine injection is a safe ocular and systemic option to achieve mydriasis during phacoemulsification(AU)

Acute effects of ropivacaine hydrochloride on corneal endothelial cell ultrastructure of horses: ex vivo study / Efeitos agudos do cloridrato de ropivacaína na ultraestrutura das células endoteliais da córnea de equinos: estudo ex vivo

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute effects of ropivacaine hydrochloride on the corneal endothelium of horses. Forty-eight eyes were obtained from a commercial slaughterhouse and were randomly divided into three groups. In group A, the corneal endothelium was exposed to 0.75% ropivacaine hydrochloride for 60 seconds. In group B, the corneal endothelium was exposed to 0.75% ropivacaine hydrochloride for 15 minutes. In group C, the corneal endothelium was exposed to a balanced saline solution for 60 seconds. Afterwards, all samples were prepared for evaluation with scanning electron microscopy. Random electromicrographs were obtained from each sample. The images were analysed and, with the aid of software, areas with no endothelial cells were measured. The average endothelial loss, expressed as a percentage in relation to the total area, of the samples in group A was 5.28%. The average endothelial loss of samples from group B, expressed as a percentage in relation to the total area, was 20.39%. The damage to the corneal endothelium was significantly greater in group B compared to groups A and C. It was possible to conclude that 0.75% ropivacaine hydrochloride induced acute damage to corneal endothelium cells.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos agudos do cloridrato de ropivacaína no endotélio da córnea de equinos. Quarenta e oito olhos de equinos foram divididos aleatoriamente em três grupos. No grupo A o endotélio da córnea foi exposto a cloridrato de ropivacaína a 0,75% por 60 segundos. No grupo B o endotélio da córnea foi exposto a cloridrato de ropivacaína a 0,75% por 15 minutos. No grupo C o endotélio da córnea foi exposto à solução salina balanceada por 60 segundos. As amostras foram preparadas para avaliação com microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Eletromicrografias eletrônicas de varredura foram obtidas aleatoriamente de cada amostra. As imagens foram analisadas e, com o auxílio de um programa para morfometria foram medidas as áreas sem células endoteliais. A perda endotelial média foi expressa em porcentagem em relação à área total das amostras do grupo A foi de 5,28%. A perda endotelial média de amostras do grupo B foi expressa em porcentagem em relação à área total, foi de 20,39%. O dano ao endotélio da córnea foi significativamente maior no grupo B, comparado aos grupos A e C. O cloridrato de ropivacaína a 0,75% induziu dano agudo nas células do endotélio da córnea de equinos.

Eficacia del uso combinado de lidocaína y fenilefrina como midriáticos intracamerales en la cirugía de catarata / Efficacy of the combined use of lidocaine and phenylephrine as intracameral mydriatics in cataract surgery

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia de una combinación de lidocaína 2 por ciento y fenilefrina 1 por ciento administrada intracameralmente para provocar midriasis intraoperatoria en la cirugía de catarata. Métodos: Realizamos un estudio prospectivo, comparativo, de serie de casos en 70 ojos de igual número de pacientes quienes fueron sometidos a cirugía de catarata mediante facoemulsificación con implante de lente intraocular, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer" entre septiembre del año 2017 y febrero de 2018. 35 pacientes fueron dilatados con una combinación de fenilefrina y lidocaína inyectada en la cámara anterior justo antes de la cirugía (grupo midriáticos intracamerales) y otros 35 ojos se dilataron con un colirio midriático como se realiza cotidianamente y de manera tradicional (grupo midriáticos tópicos). La eficacia se evaluó mediante la medición del diámetro pupilar (pupilometría) realizada con un compás quirúrgico en diferentes momentos de la cirugía en ambos grupos de estudio. Los resultados de ambos grupos se compararon entre sí. Resultados: En ambos grupos de pacientes se lograron diámetros pupilares superiores a los 7 mm justo antes de la capsulorrexis, aunque fueron ligeramente mayor en el grupo midriáticos tópicos (8,17 vs. 7,55 mm). En las mediciones posteriores todas las pupilometrías del grupo midriáticos intracamerales fueron superiores y se mantuvieron por encima de los 7 mm, mientras las del grupo midriáticos tópicos sufrieron una reducción paulatina hasta el final de la cirugía (5,68 mm). Conclusiones: La combinación de lidocaína más fenilefrina aplicada de manera intracameral es efectiva para provocar una midriasis adecuada y mantenida durante la cirugía de catarata(AU)

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluate the efficacy of the combination 2 percent lidocaine / 1 percent phenylephrine administered intracamerally to achieve intraoperative mydriasis in cataract surgery. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted of a case series of 70 patients (70 eyes) who underwent cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from September 2017 to February 2018. Of the total eyes, 35 were dilated with a combination of phenylephrine and lidocaine injected into the anterior chamber just before surgery (MIC group), whereas the remaining 35 were dilated with mydriatic eye drops in the habitual traditional manner (MT group). Efficacy was evaluated in the two study groups measuring the pupil diameter (pupilometry) with a surgical compass at several moments during the surgery. The results for each group were compared. Results: In both groups patients achieved pupil diameters above 7 mm just before capsulorhexis, though values were slightly higher in the MT group (8.17 vs. 7.55 mm). Later measurement showed that in the MIC group all pupilometries were higher, remaining above 7 mm, whereas in the MT group they underwent gradual reduction until the end of surgery (5.68 mm). Conclusions: The combination of lidocaine and phenylephrine administered intracamerally is effective to achieve appropriate, sustained mydriasis during cataract surgery(AU)

Comparative clinical trial of intracameral ropivacaine vs. lignocaine in subjects undergoing phacoemulsification under augmented topical anesthesia

Purpose: To compare intracameral Ropivacaine to Lignocaine during phacoemulsification under augmented topical anesthesia, in terms of efficacy and safety. Methods: This prospective, randomized, double-masked clinical trial included subjects planned for phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation for visually significant uncomplicated senile cataract, under augmented topical anesthesia. Cases were randomized into two groups, Group A (Ropivacaine 0.1%) or Group B (Lignocaine 1.0%). The pain experienced by the patients during the surgery, mydriasis, post-op inflammation and endothelial cell change at six weeks after the procedure was evaluated. Surgeon's feedback was recorded to evaluate the cooperation of the patient during surgery. Results: A total of 210 subjects were screened and 184 were randomized to have 92 subjects in each group. There was no statistically significant difference seen on comparing Group A and B with respect to Age (P = 0.05), painful surgical steps (P = 0.85), visual analog scale scores (P = 0.65), surgeon's score (P = 0.11), postoperative inflammation (P = 0.90) and average ultrasound time during phacoemulsification (P = 0.10). Subjects in Group A fared better when compared to Group B with respect to endothelial cell loss (P = 0.0008), and augmentation in mydriasis (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Intracameral Ropivacaine and Lignocaine, both are equally effective in providing analgesia during phacoemulsification. However, intracameral Ropivacaine is superior to Lignocaine with regards to corneal endothelial cell safety, and augmenting mydriasis.

Light exposure from microscope versus intracameral illumination during cataract surgery

Purpose: To evaluate light exposure from microscope versus intracameral illuminations to patient's and surgeon's retina during cataract surgery. Methods: Thirty consecutive patients who had cataract surgery using microscope and intracameral illuminations. At the point of the ocular of an operating microscope, optical illuminance and irradiance from the microscope illumination (60, 40, 20% intensity) and the intracameral illumination (60% intensity) were measured using a light meter and a spectrometer at a pause after lens capsule polishing in cataract surgery. Results: Average illuminance (lux) was 1.46, 0.66, 0.27, and 0.1 from 60%, 40%, 20% intensity microscope illuminations and 60% intracameral illumination. Average total spectral irradiance (?W/cm2) was 1.25, 0.65, 0.26, and 0.03 from 60%, 40%, 20% intensity microscope illuminations and 60% intracameral illumination. Conclusion: Microscope ocular illuminance and irradiance during cataract surgery were higher in the microscope illumination than in the intracameral illumination. It suggests that light exposure reaching patient's and surgeon's retina during cataract surgery is lower in the intracameral illumination than in the microscope illumination.

Midriáticos intracamerales en la cirugía de catarata / Intracameral mydriatics in cataract surgery

RESUMEN Durante la cirugía de catarata, la inducción de la dilatación de la pupila (midriasis) y el mantenimiento de un grado adecuado de esta a lo largo de toda la operación son elementos críticos para la eliminación y el reemplazo exitoso del cristalino. Una pupila pequeña o un cierre pupilar durante la cirugía hacen que esta sea un desafío desde el punto de vista técnico y aumente el riesgo de complicaciones transquirúrgicas, por lo que una midriasis adecuada y mantenida ha permanecido hasta nuestros días como un pilar fundamental para maximizar la seguridad y los resultados refractivos de la cirugía de catarata moderna. Esta midriasis se consigue habitualmente con la aplicación previa de colirios anticolinérgicos y simpaticomiméticos, con los cuales el tiempo de espera para la dilatación pupilar es frecuentemente más largo que el procedimiento quirúrgico; tienen una significativa absorción sistémica que pueden aumentar el riesgo de efectos secundarios cardiovasculares, y el efecto midriático tiende a desaparecer durante la cirugía. Con el objetivo de acceder a la información actualizada sobre los fármacos midriáticos más usados de modo intracameral, sus dosis y formas de aplicación durante la cirugía de catarata, se realiza el presente trabajo de revisión(AU)

ABSTRACT In cataract surgery, induction and maintenance of an adequate degree of pupil dilation (mydriasis) throughout the operation are critical elements for the successful removal and replacement of the crystalline lens. A small pupil or pupil closure during surgery pose a technical challenge and increase the risk of intraoperative complications. This is the reason why adequate, maintained mydriasis has remained to this day a fundamental pillar to maximize both safety and satisfactory refractive results in modern cataract surgery. Mydriasis is normally achieved with the previous application of anticholinergic and sympathomimetic eye drops, for which the waiting time for pupil dilation is often longer than the surgical procedure, they have significant systemic absorption which may increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects, and the mydriatic effect tends to vanish during surgery. A bibliographic review was conducted with the purpose of accessing updated information about the most commonly used intracameral mydriatic drugs, their doses and modes of application during cataract surgery(AU)

Comparison of Posterior Capsule Rupture Rate during Phacoemulsification by Novice Ophthalmologists: Microscope vs. Intracameral Illumination

PURPOSE: We compared the posterior capsule rupture (PCR) rate between microscope versus intracameral illumination in phacoemulsification surgery performed by novice ophthalmologists. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective chart review of 300 eyes of 211 patients who underwent phacoemulsification by novice ophthalmologists from March 2012 to October 2017. Novice ophthalmologists (n = 6) were divided into those using microscope illumination (n = 4) and intracameral illumination users (n = 2). The first 50 cataract surgery cases of each novice ophthalmologist were reviewed. The results using a phacoemulsification machine and microscopy were the same. The intraoperative complications and learning curve in each case were evaluated. RESULTS: Phacoemulsifications performed by novice ophthalmologists showed a statistically significant difference in PCR rate between the microscope illumination (19.0%, 38/200) and intracameral illumination (4.0%, 4/100) groups (p = 0.001). The incidence of PCR was reduced to 22%, 18%, 16%, 12%, and 8% per 10 cases in the microscope group, while it was 15% in the first 10 cases and 0% in 50 cases thereafter in the intracameral illumination group. CONCLUSIONS: Novice surgeons had a lower PCR rate during cataract surgery using intracameral illumination than using microscope illumination. Both groups showed a tendency for the PCR to decrease with increasing surgical cases, but the intracameral illumination group showed a shorter learning curve.

Evaluation of intracameral cefuroxime injection for endophthalmitis prophylaxis following phacoemulsification / 国际眼科杂志(Guoji Yanke Zazhi)

@#AIM: To investigate the clinical effect of intracameral cefuroxime injection on prevention of endophthalmitis following phacoemulsification. <p>METHODS: This was a retrospective clinical study. The clinical records were reviewed for 3112 patients(4210 eyes)with cataract phacoemulsification in our hospital from January 2015 to June 2018; 1810 patients(2250 eyes)without intracameral cefuroxime injection were treated as control group from January 2015 to April 2017; 1302 cases(1960 eyes)with intracameral cefuroxime injection were treated as experimental group from May 2017 to July 2018. Patients in both groups were treated with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation. The follow-up period was 1-8mo and the visual acuity and the infectious endophthalmitis were observed and compared. <p>RESULTS:There were 1 344 eyes with best corrected visual acuity >1.0, 696 eyes with 0.5-0.9, 151 eyes with 0.1-0.4, 59 eyes with <0.1 in control group within 6mo after operation; those in experimental group were 1 136 eyes, 624 eyes, 146 eyes, 54 eyes. No postoperative endophthalmitis case occurred in experimental group. Three postoperative endophthalmitis cases(3 eyes)occurred in control group, 0.13%(3/2250). There was no significant difference between the two groups(<i>P</i>=0.15). All the cases with endophthalmitis were cured. No sever complication was reported with intracameral cefuroxime, corneal endothelium decompensation, retinal toxicity. <p>CONCLUSION: Intracameral cefuroxime injection is safe and effective in prevention of endophthalmitis following phacoemulsification.

Efficacy and Safety of Intracameral Bevacizumab for Treatment of Neovascular Glaucoma

PURPOSE: To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of intracameral bevacizumab in patients with neovascular glaucoma. METHODS: This retrospective study included 26 eyes of 26 neovascular glaucoma patients who received intracameral bevacizumab injection between January 2013 and May 2015, and were followed-up for at least 1 year. All patients were treated with topical and/or systemic intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medications, intracameral bevacizumab, and panretinal photocoagulation (PRP). The main outcome measures were changes in visual acuity, IOP, and neovascularization of the iris (NVI) and the anterior chamber angle (NVA). To assess the safety of intracameral bevacizumab, corneal endothelial changes were also determined using specular microscopy. Patients whose IOP was uncontrolled received IOP-lowering surgery. Clinical factors associated with IOP-lowering surgery were also investigated. RESULTS: In all patients, intracameral bevacizumab resulted in a rapid and marked reduction of IOP, NVI, and NVA within 1 week. At 12 months after initial injection, 19 of 26 eyes (73%) underwent IOP-lowering surgery. The average interval between initial injection and surgical treatment was 33.6 ± 26.9 days. Baseline IOP (p = 0.018), NVA grade (p = 0.029), and incomplete PRP (p = 0.005) were identified as predictive factors for IOP-lowering surgery. During the follow-up period, there were no statistically significant corneal endothelial changes after intracameral bevacizumab injection. CONCLUSIONS: During 1 year of follow-up after intracameral bevacizumab, the procedure was found to be safe for the corneal endothelium. However, the IOP-lowering effect was transient, and 73% of patients eventually required IOP-lowering surgery. Predictive factors for IOP-lowering surgery were high baseline IOP and NVA grade, and incomplete PRP.

Management of Descemet’s Membrane Detachment by Intra Cameral Air Injection.

Background: Descemet’s membrane detachment (DMD) is an uncommon but serious complication of intraocular surgery. It requires prompt intervention to prevent corneal decompensation. Intracameral injection of air is the most commonly practiced and most successful modality of management in such circumstances. Aim and Objective: To analyze the possible causes of Descemet’s membrane detachment (DMD), evaluate the efficacy of intracameral air injection in its management, analyze when to do other interventions & to evaluate the outcome of patients after successful management. Methods: After Ethical committee approval, clinical data of 50 eyes of 50 patients during the period April 2014 to April 2016, who developed DM detachment after cataract surgery were noted. Study area: - IGIMS, Patna, Bihar, India. Study population: - 50 eyes of 50 post cataract surgery patients developing intra-operative DMD in the period of April 2014 to April 2016. Results: Patients were within the age group 54 to 82 years, mean was 65.38 ± 7.11. Sex distribution was 24 male and 26 female patients. Majority of the patients (n=37, 74%), had severe corneal edema. 8% had mild and 18% had moderate corneal edema. Descemet’s membrane detachment as noted from the ASOCT was, Range 10% to 95%, Mean 46.20, SD 24.065. Only air was sufficient to re-attach DMD ranged from 10% to 55%, mean = 36.50 and SD = 14.815. Visual acuity of patients on Post-Op (Day 1) versus Post-Op (1 week), c2 = 22.1 and P = 0.00019144, which was a significant improvement. Conclusion: Intra Cameral injection of air is demonstrated as a safe and efficacious option for the repair of Descemet's membrane detachment. Use of Isoexpansile 14% C3F8 is an effective and promising alternative for cases not resolving with repeated intra cameral air injection.

Safety of Intracameral Moxifloxacin/Dexamethasone fixed-dose formulation on the Corneal Endothelium in a rabbit model

Objective@#To determine the safety of intracamerally injected preservative-free 0.5% moxifloxacin/0.1% dexamethasone fixed-dose combination on the corneal endothelium in a rabbit model and compare it to intracamerally injected preservative-free 0.5% moxifloxacin. @*Methods@#This experimental study included twenty eyes from ten albino rabbits. The eyes were assessed for baseline corneal clarity and anterior chamber (AC) inflammation using slit-lamp biomicroscopy. A specular microscope measured the corneal endothelial cell density (ECC) and corneal thickness (CT). Intracameral injections of 0.1 mL 0.5% moxifloxacin ophthalmic solution were administered to the 10 right eyes (IPFM group) and 0.1 mL of 0.5% moxifloxacin/0.1% dexamethasone fixed-dose preparation were administered to the 10 left eyes (IPFMDex group). In both groups, ECC, CT, corneal clarity, and AC inflammation at Day 1 (one day post-injection) and Day 7 (seven days post-injection) were compared with Day 0 (baseline). The IPFMDex group was also compared with the IPFM group at Days 0, 1, and 7. The endothelial cells of harvested corneas from both groups at Day 1 and 7 were stained with trypan blue and alizarin red, and compared for endothelial cell damage (ECD). Data were analyzed using paired and independent sample t-tests.@*Results@#In both the IPFM and IPFMDex groups, ECC and CT at Day 1 (IPFM: ECC p=0.07, CT p=0.76; IPFMDex: ECC p=0.41, CT p=0.94) and Day 7 (IPFM: ECC p=0.95, CT p=0.28; IPFMDex: ECC p=0.29, CT p=0.34) were not different from Day 0 (baseline). No significant difference in ECC, CT, and ECD were found between the IPFM and IPFMDex groups at Day 1 (ECC p=0.82, CT p=0.36, ECD p=0.96) and Day 7 (ECC p=0.95, CT p=0.22, ECD p=0.61). Throughout the study, the cornea in both groups were clear and showed no signs of AC inflammation. @*Conclusion@#Intracameral injection of preservative-free moxifloxacin/dexamethasone fixed-dose formulation was safe on the rabbit corneal endothelium and was no different from preservative-free moxifloxacin.

Correction of intraocular pressure measured by Schi(o)tz、 Perkins and Rebound tonometers in rabbits by multiple regression equation / 中华实验眼科杂志

Background Rabbits are commonly used as animal models for the evaluation of drugs and surgery to lower intraocular pressure (IOP).The accuracy of IOP measurement is therefore critical in the analysis of data and subsequent extrapolation to humans.An accurate method to measure rabbit IOP is intracameral manometry,but it is an invasive way.Schi(o)tz,Perkins and Rebound were often used in clinic.However,their accuracy in measuring rabbit IOP in experimental study is unclear.Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the accuracy of IOP measured by Schi(o)tz tonometer,Perkins tonometer and Rebound tonometer relative to intracameral manometry in New Zealand white rabbits.Methods The central corneal thickness (CCT),corneal curvature (CC),axial length (AL),anterior chamber depth (ACD),lens thickness (LT) and scleral thickness (ST) were respectively measured in 8 eyes of 8 healthy New Zealand white rabbits with lenstar900 and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM).The actual IOP was measured with a 24G needle inserted the anterior chamber and connected to a pressure transducer under the general anesthesia,the IOP gradient was set with a 24G needle inserting the vitreous cavity and connecting to a container with balanced salt solution(BSS).Then,comparative measurements at the same pressures were performed with three types of tonometers.The IOP values from Schi(o)tz tonometer,Perkins tonometer and Rebound tonometer were calibrated based on actual IOP from intracameral manometry and eyeball physiological parameters by multiple regression equation.Results The mean of CCT,CC,AL,ACD,LT and ST was (338.96 ±21.52) μm,(51.68±1.66) D,(14.63±0.19) mm,(2.22±0.04) mm,(6.15±0.10) mm and (339.80±47.41) μm.Compared with the intracameral manometry value (IMV),the error range was (17.08± 11.22) mmHg in the Schi(o)tz tonometer value (STV),(25.81±12.43) mmHg in the Perkins tonometer value (PTV) and (22.50±11.47) mmHg in the Rebound tonometer value (RTV),with significant differences between them (t =10.54,14.39,13.59,all at P＜ 0.05).Compared with IMV,the 95％ limits of agreement of three portable tonometer values is larger,and three portable tonometer values had the greater measurement error with elevated IOP gradient.The regression equations was IOP =141.015 + 1.570 × STV + 0.122 × CCT-3.480 × CC between actual IOP and STV (R =0.92,P =0.00),IOP =-33.323+1.914×PTV+0.133×CCT between actual IOP and PTV(R =0.88,P=0.00),IOP=160.395+1.866×RTV+ 0.201×CCT+34.554×LT-2.649×CC+0.063×ST between actual IOP and RTV (R=0.95,P=0.00).Conclusions The physiological parameters of rabbit eyeball are obviously different from human.The STV,PTV and RTV have a great measuring error in comparson with actual IOP,and therefore it is necessary to correct STV,PTV and RTV based on the ocular physiology parameters in experimental study.

A Case of Alternaria alternata Keratitis Isolated from Corneal Tissue / 대한의진균학회지

A 71-year-old man presented with pain in the left eye that revealed a 3x3 mm deep corneal stromal infiltrate, with a 2x2 mm epithelial defect. The patient started topical moxifloxacin, voriconazole 2%, and natamycin for 2 weeks. However, the treatment was not effective and the corneal infiltration worsened. Subsequently, the patient underwent therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty. Thick brown/gray mold colonies on Potato Corn Meal Tween 80 agar was isolated from excised corneal tissue and on slide culture many septated, and club-shaped ascospores were revealed. Histological findings also showed numerous hyphae scattered in corneal tissue. A. alternata colonies were confirmed by 18S rRNA sequencing. Intracameral voriconazole was injected every other day for 2 weeks to eliminate remaining fungi on the deep corneal stroma. The remaining corneal infiltration was improved one month after the injection. During 5 months postoperative follow up, the infection did not recurred. In conclusion, deep corneal infection of A. alternata was effectively treated with intracameral voriconazole injection.

Phacoemulsification without preoperative topical mydriatics: Induction and sustainability of mydriasis with intracameral mydriatic solution.

Context: Intracameral mydriatic solution can eliminate the disadvantages of repeated eye drop instillation regimen and provide adequate mydriasis for phacoemulsification with added advantages. Aims: Evaluating the role of intracameral irrigating solution (0.5% lignocaine + 0.001% epinephrine) in initiating and maintaining the pupillary mydriasis during phacoemulsification. Secondary aims were to observe the effect of surgical time, nucleus density and ultrasound time on mydriasis during the procedure. Settings and Design: The study is a prospective interventional case series, conducted at tertiary care institution. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients underwent phacoemulsification under topical anesthesia for visually significant cataract. Pupillary dilatation was achieved by intracameral irrigation of mydriatic solution alone. Pupillary diameter was measured serially during surgery and ultrasound time and total surgical time were noted. Statistical Analysis Used: Paired samples student–t test was done to compare means. Spearman correlation coefficient was used to study the effect of various parameters on mydriasis. Results: Thirty eyes completed the study. The pupil size increased from 2.1 mm (Range 2-3.5 mm SD ± 0.32) to 6.9 mm (Range 5-9 mm SD ± 1.02) in 30 seconds time after intracameral mydriatic solution delivery, and was 7.0 mm (Range 3.5 - 9 mm SD ± 0.20) at the end of surgery. Duration of surgery, grade of nucleus and ultrasound time had statistically insignificant effect on mydriasis. Conclusions: Intracameral solution containing 0.5% lignocaine and 0.001% epinephrine provides rapid mydriasis which is adequate for safe phacoemulsification and is unaffected by other parameters.