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Biomed. environ. sci ; Biomed. environ. sci;(12): 107-114, 2022.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-927640

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OBJECTIVE@#We wanted to investigate the radial peripapillary capillary (RPC) network in patients with Bietti crystalline dystrophy (BCD).@*METHODS@#We compared RPC densities in the disk and different peripapillary regions, obtained using optical coherence tomography angiography in 22 patients with BCD (37 eyes) and 22 healthy subjects (37 eyes). The BCD group was then divided into Stage 2 and Stage 3 subgroups based on Yuzawa staging, comparing the RPC densities of the two.@*RESULTS@#The disk area RPC density was 38.8% ± 6.3% in the BCD group and 49.2% ± 6.1% in the control group ( P < 0.001), and peripapillary region RPC density was significantly lower in the BCD group than in the control group (49.1% ± 4.7% and 54.1% ± 3.0%, respectively, P < 0.001). There were no significant RPC density differences between the tempo quadrant and inside disk of Stages 2 and 3 subgroups; the other areas showed a significantly lower RPC density in Stage 3 than in Stage 2 BCD.@*CONCLUSION@#The BCD group RPC density was significantly lower than the control group. The reduction of RPC density in the tempo quadrant occurred mainly in the Stage 1 BCD. In contrast, the reduction of RPC density in superior, inferior, and nasal quadrants occurred mainly in Stage 2.


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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Angiography , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/physiopathology , Microvascular Density , Microvessels/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retinal Vessels/physiopathology , Tomography, Optical Coherence
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;82(5): 412-416, Sept.-Oct. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1019424

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ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the usefulness of fundus autofluorescence imaging of diabetic patients without retinopathy to investigate early retinal damage. Methods: Fundus autofluorescence images of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus without retinopathy (diabetic group) and age-sex matched healthy patients (control group) were recorded with a CX-1 digital mydriatic retinal camera after detailed ophthalmologic examinations. MATLAB 2013a software was used to measure the average pixel intensity and average curve width of the macula and fovea. Results: Fifty-six eyes of 28 patients, as the diabetic group, and 54 eyes of 27 healthy patients, as the control group, were included in this study. The mean aggregation index was 168.32 ± 37.18 grayscale units (gsu) in the diabetic group and 152.27 ± 30.39 gsu in the control group (p=0.014). The mean average pixel intensity value of the fovea was 150.87 ± 35.83 gsu the in diabetic group and as 141.51 ± 31.10 gsu in the control group (p=0.060). The average curve width value was statistically higher in the diabetic group than in the control group (71.7 ± 9.2 vs. 59.4 ± 8.6 gsu, respectively, p=0.03). Conclusion: Fundus autofluorescence imaging analysis revealed that diabetic patients without retinopathy have significant fluorescence alterations. Therefore, a noninvasive imaging technique, such as fundus autofluorescence, may be valuable for evaluation of the retina of diabetic patients without retinopathy.


RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a utilidade da autofluorescência do fundo de olho de pacientes diabéticos sem retinopatia para investigar lesões precoces na retina. Métodos: Imagens de autofluorescência do fundo de olho de pacientes com diabetes mellitus do tipo 2 sem retinopatia (grupo diabético) e indivíduos saudáveis pareados por idade e sexo (grupo controle) foram registrados com uma câmera retiniana digital midriática CX-1 após exames oftalmológicos detalhados. O software MATLAB 2013a foi usado para medir a intensidade média do pixel e a largura média da curva da mácula e fóvea. Resultados: Cinquenta e seis olhos de 28 pacientes, como o grupo diabético, e 54 olhos de 27 indivíduos saudáveis, como grupo controle, foram incluídos neste estudo. O índice médio de agregação foi de 168,32 ± 37,18 unidades de escala de cinza (gsu) no grupo diabético e em 152,27 ± 30,39 gsu no grupo controle (p = 0,014). O valor médio da intensidade de pixel na fóvea foi de 150,87 ± 35,83 gsu no grupo diabético e de 141,51 ± 31,10 gsu no grupo controle (p=0,060). O valor médio da largura da curva foi estatisticamente maior no grupo diabético do que no grupo controle (71,7 ± 9,2 vs. 59,4 ± 8,6 gsu, respectivamente; p = 0,03). Conclusão: A análise por imagens de autofluorescência de fundo de olho revelou que pacientes diabéticos sem retinopatia apresentam alterações significativas de fluorescência. Portanto, uma técnica de imagem não invasiva, como a autofluorescência de fundo de olho, pode ser valiosa para a avaliação da retina de pacientes diabéticos sem retinopatia.


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Retinal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/physiopathology , Diabetic Retinopathy/diagnosis , Optical Imaging/methods , Fundus Oculi , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Fluorescein Angiography/methods , Visual Acuity , Case-Control Studies
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;82(1): 6-11, Jan.-Feb. 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-973873

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ABSTRACT Purpose: Obesity is associated with eye diseases, but the underlying structural changes and pathogenic mechanisms have not been examined in detail. Here, we assessed the effects of morbid obesity on the morphometric indices of eye disease. Methods: Morbidly obese volunteers (n=101, body mass index [BMI] ³40) and healthy individuals (n=95, BMI: 18.50-24.99) were examined by Goldman applanation tonometry, pachymetry, and spectral domain optical coherence tomography. Intraocular pressure, anterior chamber depth, axial length, central corneal thickness, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, central foveal thickness, and choroidal thickness were compared between groups. Results: Uncorrected intraocular pressure was significantly greater in the morbidly obese group than in the healthy control group (15.5 ± 2.5 vs. 14.5 ± 2.6 mmHg, p=0.009), whereas axial length, anterior chamber depth, and central corneal thickness did not differ between the groups. The mean retinal nerve fiber layer thickness at the temporal quadrant was reduced in the morbidly obese group (72.7 ± 13.6 vs. 85.05 ± 52.6 mm, p=0.024). Similarly, the mean retinal thicknesses at nasal and temporal 1500-mm locations were lower in the morbidly obese group (346.6 ± 18.2 vs. 353.7 ± 18.8 mm, p=0.008; 323.1 ± 20.3 vs. 330.0 ± 18.9 mm, p=0.001). The mean choroidal thickness was also reduced in almost all measurement locations (fovea, temporal 500 and 1000 mm, and nasal 500, 1000, and 1500 mm) of the obese group (p<0.05). Weight and BMI were negatively correlated with subfoveal choroidal thickness (r=-0.186, p=0.009; r=-0.173, p=0.015). Conclusion: Morbid obesity is associated with elevated uncorrected intraocular pressure and signs of neuropathy and retinopathy. Obesity may thus increase the risks of glaucoma and glaucomatous optic neuropathy.


RESUMO Objetivo: A obesidade está associada a doenças oulares, mas as mudanças estruturais subjacentes e os mecanismos patogênicos não foram examinados detalhadamente. Aqui avaliamos os efeitos da obesidade mórbida nos índices morfométricos da doença ocular. Métodos: Voluntários obesos mórbidos (n=101, índice de massa corporal ³40) e indivíduos saudáveis (n=95, índice de massa corporal 18,50 a 24,99) foram examinados por tonometria de aplanação de Goldman, paquimetria e tomografia de coerência óptica de domício espectral. A pressão intraocular, profundidade da câmara anterior, comprimento axial, espessura central da córnea, espessura da camada de fibras nervosas da retina, espessura foveal central e espessura da coroide foram comparadas entre os grupos. Resultados: A pressão intraocular não corrigida foi significativamente maior no grupo com obesidade mórbida do que no grupo controle saudável (15,5 ± 2,5 vs. 14,5 ± 2,6 mmHg, p=0,009), enquanto que o comprimento axial, profundidade da câmara anterior e espessura central da córnea não diferiram entre os grupos. A espessura média da camada de fibras nervosas da retina no quadrante temporal foi reduzida no grupo com obesidade mórbida (72,7 ± 13,6 vs. 85,05 ± 52,6 mm, p=0,024). Da mesma forma, a média das espesuras da retinianas nas localizações nasal e temporal de 1500 m foi menor no grupo com obesidade mórbida (346,6 ± 18,2 mm vs. 353,7 ± 18,8 mm, p=0,008; 323,1 ± 20,3 mm vs. 330,0 ± 18,9 mm, p=0,001). A espessura média da coroide também foi reduzida em quase todos os locais de mensuração (fóvea, temporal 500 e 1000 mm, nasal 500, 1000 e 1500 mm) do grupo obeso (p<0,05). Peso e índice de massa corporal foram negativamente correlacionados com a espessura da coroide subfoveal (r=-0,186, p=0,009; r=-0,173, p=0,015). Conclusão: A obesidade mórbida está associada à elevada pressão intraocular não corrigida e a sinais de neuropatia e retinopatia. A obesidade pode, assim, aumentar os riscos de glaucoma e neuropatia óptica glaucomatosa.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Retinal Diseases/etiology , Obesity, Morbid/complications , Choroid Diseases/etiology , Retina/pathology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Tonometry, Ocular/methods , Obesity, Morbid/physiopathology , Body Mass Index , Case-Control Studies , Choroid Diseases/physiopathology , Glaucoma/etiology , Glaucoma/physiopathology , Choroid/pathology , Statistics, Nonparametric , Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods , Corneal Pachymetry/methods , Intraocular Pressure
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;81(6): 524-528, Nov.-Dec. 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-973855

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ABSTRACT Alström syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by mutations to the ALMS1 gene and clinical findings of childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, dilated cardiomyopathy, sensorineural hearing loss, and progressive cone-rod dystrophy, which may result in blindness. Ocular manifestations occur in the first decade of life with nystagmus, blepharospasm, and photophobia leading to progressive and severe reductions in visual acuity. This study describes the retinal structure and functional aspects of four patients (8 eyes) from two different families as determined by optical coherence tomography (OCT), fundus autofluorescence, and full-field electroretinography. There was a correlation between morphological and functional findings, evidenced by typical funduscopic changes of retinal dystrophy in spectral domain-OCT and electrophysiological analyses. Foveal characteristics include a single layer of undifferentiated photoreceptors with retinal disorganization mainly from external segments, in agreement with previous reports in the literature. Fundus autofluorescence showed areas of hyperautofluorescence interspersed by hypoautofluorescence dots suggesting, respectively, involvement and atrophy of retinal pigmented epithelial cells in the macular zone. Electroretinographic analyses showed early dysfunction of the cones followed by rapid rod deterioration.


RESUMO A síndrome de Alström é uma doença rara caracterizada por mutações no gene AMLS 1 e achados clínicos de obesidade infantil, diabetes mellitus, cardiomiopatia dilatada, surdez neurossensorial e distrofia de cones e bastonetes progressiva, que podem resultar em cegueira. Manifestações oftalmológicas ocorrem na primeira década de vida com nistagmo, blefaroespasmo e fotofobia, levando a reduções progressivas e graves na acuidade visual. Este estudo descreve a estrutura da retina e os aspectos funcionais de quatro pacientes (oito olhos) de duas famílias dis tintas, conforme determinado por tomografia de coerência óptica, autoflourescência de fundo de olho e eletrorretinograma de campo total. Houve correlação entre os achados morfológicos e funcionais evidenciados por alterações fundoscópicas típicas da distrofia retiniana no domínio espectral-OCT e análises eletrofisiológicas. As características foveais incluem uma única camada de fotorreceptores indiferenciados com desorganização retiniana principalmente nos segmentos externos, de acordo com relatos prévios da literatura. A autofluorescência de fundo mostrou áreas de hiperautofluorescência, sugerindo, respectivamente, envolvimento e atrofia das células do epitélio pigmentar da retina na região macular. Análises eletrorretinográficas mostram disfunção precoce de cones, seguida de rápida deteriorização da haste.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Retinal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Alstrom Syndrome/diagnostic imaging , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Visual Acuity , Family Health , Tomography, Optical Coherence , Electroretinography , Alstrom Syndrome/physiopathology , Optical Imaging , Cone Dystrophy/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. bras. anestesiol ; Rev. bras. anestesiol;68(5): 431-436, Sept.-Oct. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-958329

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Abstract Background and objectives Currently there is no agreement regarding which one is the most adequate anesthetic technique for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. Peribulbar block may reduce the incidence of oculocardiac reflex and postoperative apnea. The goal of this study was to report the outcomes of peribulbar block, when combined with general anesthesia, for the laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, in premature babies. Methods A retrospective analysis of anesthetic records of all babies who underwent laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity from January 2008 through December 2015 in a tertiary hospital was performed. Results During that period a total of six babies was submitted to laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, all under peribulbar block combined with general anesthesia. A single infratemporal injection of 0.15 mL.kg−1 per eye ropivacaine 1% or 0.75% was performed. At the end of the procedure, all babies resumed spontaneous ventilation. No perioperative complications were reported. Conclusions Peribulbar block was a safe anesthetic technique in our sample considered.


Resumo Justificativa e objetivos Até o momento não há um consenso sobre a técnica anestésica mais adequada para o tratamento de retinopatia da prematuridade. O bloqueio peribulbar pode reduzir a incidência de reflexo oculocardíaco e apneia no pós-operatório. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar os resultados do bloqueio peribulbar, quando combinado com anestesia geral, para o tratamento a laser de retinopatia da prematuridade em bebês prematuros. Métodos Uma análise retrospectiva dos registros anestésicos de todos os bebês submetidos ao tratamento a laser para retinopatia da prematuridade de janeiro de 2008 a dezembro de 2015 foi realizada em um hospital terciário. Resultados Durante esse período, seis bebês foram submetidos ao tratamento a laser para retinopatia da prematuridade, todos sob bloqueio peribulbar combinado com anestesia geral. Uma injeção infratemporal única de ropivacaína a 1% ou 0,75% (0,15 mL.kg−1) foi administrada por olho. No fim do procedimento, todos os bebês retomaram a ventilação espontânea. Não foram relatadas complicações perioperatórias. Conclusões O bloqueio peribulbar foi uma técnica anestésica segura em nossa amostra considerada.


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Humans , Infant, Newborn , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retinopathy of Prematurity/surgery , Infant, Premature , Laser Therapy/instrumentation , Nerve Block/methods
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;78(4): 246-249, July-Aug. 2015. tab, ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-759260

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ABSTRACTPurpose:To characterize multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)-like lesions as diagnosed by clinical exam and fluorescein angiography (FA) to build an epidemiological profile of this disease and highlight the most common angiographical aspects. It is important to emphasize the existence of this syndrome and improve patients’ information about the natural good course of this disease.Methods:A cross-sectional study including all FA performed from July 2006 to October 2012 (6,111 exams analyzed) in patients at our ophthalmic emergency department, with analysis of the different angiographic aspects of the MEWDS-diagnosed cases.Results:Among the 6,111 angiographies analyzed, 15 MEWDS cases were detected; the patients ranged in age from 13 to 42 years old, and the male/female ratio was 60% to 40% (nine male and six female). The most common FA aspects included hyperfluorescent dots, dots and spots in the retinal mid-periphery, and foveal granularity in 46% of the cases.Conclusions:MEWDS has a good prognosis, with spontaneous involution, which makes it difficult to diagnose because of the delayed access to ophthalmological assistance, in special FA examination, which highlights the lesions. This study was possible due to the quick access facility at a private ophthalmic emergency department and examination by an experienced ophthalmologist, along with complementary diagnosis by FA and better perception of the patients, thus ensuring good prognosis.


RESUMOObjetivo:Foi determinada a prevalência de lesões similares as da síndrome dos pontos brancos evanescentes (MEWDS) diagnosticados à angiografia, traçando um perfil epidemiológico e destacando os principais aspectos angiográficos encontrados. O objetivo final visa a atentar o examinador menos experiente para identificação desta entidade clínica, muitas vezes subdiagnosticada, além de tranquilizar o paciente acerca do prognóstico da doença.Método:Estudo transversal de todas as angiografias fluorescentes realizadas no período de julho de 2006 a outubro de 2012 (total de 6.111 exames), provenientes dos atendimentos de emergência oftalmológica seguidos de análise angiográfica. Assim, os casos diagnosticados como MEWDS foram estudados no que compete às diferentes manifestações angiográficas desta doença.Resultados:Dentre as 6.111 angiografias analisadas, de pacientes provenientes da emergência, foram detectados 15 casos de MEWDS, com perfil epidemiológico de idade variando entre 13 e 42 anos, sendo 9 homens (60%) e 6 mulheres (40%). Os aspectos angiográficos mais encontrados foram os pontos hiperfluorescentes difusos, pontos hiperfluorescentes associados a manchas hiperfluorescentes em média periferia, e aspecto foveal granulado, este último em aproximadamente metade dos casos (46%).Conclusão:MEWDS possui bom prognóstico pela involução espontânea e dificilmente é diagnosticada, devido ao retardo do acesso do paciente ao atendimento oftalmológico e, principalmente, à angiografia, que evidencia melhor as lesões. Este estudo tornou-se possível em virtude da facilidade do acesso à emergência oftalmológica privada, além de avaliação por oftalmologista experiente e da complementação diagnóstica pela angiofluoresceinografia. O fechamento deste diagnóstico permite tranquilizar o paciente acerca da boa evolução do quadro, além de afastar causas de baixa visual de mau prognóstico.


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Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Young Adult , Fluorescein Angiography , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Cross-Sectional Studies , Emergency Service, Hospital , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Syndrome , Urban Population , Visual Acuity
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Clinics ; Clinics;70(1): 14-17, 1/2015. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-735864

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OBJECTIVES: Psoriasis is a hyperproliferative chronic inflammatory skin disease of unknown etiology and ocular structures and visual pathways can also be affected during the course of this disease. Subclinical optic neuritis has previously been observed in psoriatic patients in visual evoked potential studies. This trial was designed to evaluate retinal sensitivity in patients with psoriasis vulgaris. METHODS: A total of 40 eyes of 40 patients with chronic plaque-type psoriasis and 40 eyes of 40 age- and sex-matched control subjects were included in this study. The diagnosis of psoriasis was confirmed by skin biopsy. The severity was determined using the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and the duration of the disease was recorded. After a full ophthalmological examination, including tests for color vision and pupil reactions, the visual field of each subject was assessed using both standard achromatic perimetry and short wavelength automated perimetry. RESULTS: The mean Psoriasis Area and Severity Index was 22.05±6.40′. There were no significant differences in the visual field parameters of subjects versus controls using either method. There were correlations between disease severity and the mean deviations in standard achromatic perimetry and short wavelength automated perimetry and between disease severity and the corrected pattern standard deviation and pattern standard deviation of short wavelength automated perimetry (r = -0.363, r = -0.399, r = 0.515 and r = 0.369, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Retinal sensitivity appears to be affected by the severity of psoriasis vulgaris. .


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Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Psoriasis/physiopathology , Retina/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Analysis of Variance , Case-Control Studies , Cytokines/physiology , Psoriasis/pathology , Retina/pathology , Retinal Diseases/pathology , Severity of Illness Index , Statistics, Nonparametric , Visual Field Tests , Visual Fields/physiology
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Korean J. Ophthalmol ; Korean J. Ophthalmol;: 396-403, 2015.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-55930

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PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of vitreomacular traction (VMT) on ranibizumab treatment response for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS: A retrospective review of 85 eyes of 85 patients newly diagnosed with neovascular AMD was conducted. Patients were eligible if they had received more than three consecutive monthly ranibizumab (0.50 mg) treatments and ophthalmic evaluations. Patients were classified into a VMT (+) group or VMT (-) group according to optical coherence tomography imaging. Best corrected visual acuity and central retinal thickness (CRT) measurements were obtained at three and six months after initial injection. RESULTS: One month after the third injection, mean visual acuity (VA) increases of 6.36 and 9.87 letters were observed in the VMT (+) and VMT (-) groups, respectively. The corresponding mean CRT values decreased by 70.29 microm and 121.68 microm, respectively. A total 41 eyes were identified as eligible for a subsequent fourth injection; 71.1% of patients (27 eyes) in the VMT (+) group but only 29.8% of patients in the VMT (-) group needed a subsequent fourth injection. Follow-up was extended to six months for 42 of the 85 enrolled patients (49.4%). The trends in VA and optical coherence tomography were found to be maintained at six-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: VA and CRT appeared to be more improved after ranibizumab treatment in the VMT (-) group compared to the VMT (+) group. VMT might antagonize the effect of ranibizumab treatment in a subpopulation of AMD patients.


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Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Angiogenesis Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Follow-Up Studies , Intravitreal Injections , Ranibizumab/therapeutic use , Retina/pathology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retrospective Studies , Tissue Adhesions , Tomography, Optical Coherence , Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/antagonists & inhibitors , Visual Acuity/drug effects , Vitreous Body/pathology , Wet Macular Degeneration/drug therapy
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J. forensic med ; Fa yi xue za zhi;(6): 286-294, 2013.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-983839

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Multifocal visual electrophysiology, consisting of multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) and multifocal visual evoked potential (mfVEP), can objectively evaluate retina function and retina-cortical conduction pathway status by stimulating many local retinal regions and obtaining each local response simultaneously. Having many advantages such as short testing time and high sensitivity, it has been widely used in clinical ophthalmology, especially in the diagnosis of retinal disease and glaucoma. It is a new objective technique in clinical forensic medicine involving visual function evaluation of ocular trauma in particular. This article summarizes the way of stimulation, the position of electrodes, the way of analysis, the visual function evaluation of mfERG and mfVEP, and discussed the value of multifocal visual electrophysiology in forensic medicine.


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Humans , Electrodes , Electrophysiology , Electroretinography/methods , Evoked Potentials, Visual/physiology , Eye Injuries/physiopathology , Forensic Medicine/methods , Glaucoma/physiopathology , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Retina/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Vision, Ocular/physiology , Visual Acuity/physiology , Visual Fields/physiology
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Indian J Ophthalmol ; 2011 May; 59(3): 246-248
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-136184

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Massive retinal gliosis (MRG) is a rare, benign intraocular condition that results from the proliferation of well-differentiated glial cells. Immunohistochemically, these cells show positivity for glial fibrillary acid protein (GFAP), neuron specific enolase (NSE), and S-100 protein. We encountered a case of a 45-year-old female with loss of vision in the left eye. She had a history of trauma to that eye two years ago. Enucleation was carried out, because malignancy was suspected due to retinal calcification. On the basis of light microscopy and immunohistochemistry (IHC) performed on the enucleated eye, it was diagnosed as massive retinal gliosis.


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Blindness/etiology , Blindness/surgery , Eye Enucleation , Female , Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein/metabolism , Gliosis/complications , Gliosis/diagnosis , Gliosis/metabolism , Gliosis/physiopathology , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Middle Aged , Phosphopyruvate Hydratase/metabolism , Retinal Diseases/complications , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Retinal Diseases/metabolism , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , S100 Proteins/metabolism , Severity of Illness Index , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Vision, Monocular
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Rev. cuba. oftalmol ; 23(supl.1): 504-512, 2010.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-615587

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OBJETIVO: Determinar las alteraciones anatómicas y funcionales retinales en pacientes con coriorretinopatía serosa central aguda y su repercusión en los resultados visuales. MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, transversal de 24 ojos con coriorretinopatía serosa central aguda, unilateral. Se realizó, Snellen, microperimetría y tomografía de coherencia óptica, y se calculó el grosor macular central. RESULTADOS: La agudeza visual mejor corregida media fue 0,5. Se encontró desprendimiento seroso neurosensorial en el 100 por ciento de los casos y desprendimiento del epitelio pigmentario en el 29,8 por ciento. El grosor retinal promedio por tomografía de coherencia óptica, fue 388,2 ± 112 Ám. La sensibilidad macular total promedio de 11,9 ±5,2 dB, con una sensibilidad macular central (2º) de 10,9 ± 4,87 dB, no se encontró diferencias significativas entre ellas (p= 0,23). Existió correlación inversa entre la sensibilidad central y el grosor macular (r = -0,76), lo que estadísticamente es significativo (p < 0,01); no se comportó de la misma manera la sensibilidad macular total y el grosor macular (r = -0,68). La localización de la fijación fue central en 86,9 por ciento y predominantemente central en 13,1 por ciento. El 91,3 por ciento tuvo una fijación estable y el 8,7 por ciento relativamente inestable. CONCLUSIONES: En la coriorretinopatía serosa central aguda la sensibilidad macular se ve afectada, estando relacionada con el grosor retinal. La localización y estabilidad de la fijación por lo general se conserva central y estable


OBJECTIVE: To determine the functional and anatomical alterations of the retina in patients with acute central serous chorioretinopathy. METHODS: Cross-sectional observational study of 24 eyes (24 patients) with acute unilateral central serous chorioretinopathy. Snelle´s chart, microperimetry and optical coherence tomography was used and the central macular thickness was estimated. RESULTS: The best average corrected visual acuity was 0.5. All the cases presented with neurosensoral serous detachment and pigmentary epithelium detachment was found in 29.8 percent. The average retinal thickness according to the optical coherence tomography figures was 388.2 ± 112 Ám. The average total macular sensitivity was 11.9 ± 5.2 dB, with central macular sensitivity (2o) of 10.9 ± 4.87 dB. There were no significant differences between them (p= 0.23). Central sensitivity and macular thickness were inversely correlated (r=-0.76), which is statistically significant; however, this did not occur in the correlation between the total macular sensitivity and the macular thickness (r = -0.68). The location of fixation was central in 86.9 percent and predominantly central in 13,1 percent of patients .Stable fixation was found in 91.3 percent whereas the relatively unstable was present in 8.7 percent. CONCLUSIONS: In central acute serous chorioretinopathy, the macular sensitivity is affected and is related with the retinal thickness. Location and stability of the fixation are central and stable in general


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Retinal Detachment/complications , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Tomography, Optical Coherence/methods , Cross-Sectional Studies , Observational Studies as Topic
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;71(1): 38-42, jan.-fev. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-480014

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar o comportamento do potencial oscilatório escotópico do eletrorretinograma de campo total (ERG) na retinopatia hipertensiva. MÉTODOS: Quarenta e quatro pacientes foram submetidos à avaliação clínica e subdivididos em dois grupos: 26 hipertensos (HT) com média de idade de 52,23 ± 5,79 anos divididos em 10 homens (38,46 por cento) e 16 mulheres (61,54 por cento) e 18 normotensos (NT) com média de idade de 51,79 ± 10,23 anos divididos em 5 homens (27,78 por cento) e 13 mulheres (72,22 por cento). Foram incluídos no estudo apenas hipertensos leves a moderados (estágio 1 e 2 respectivamente) sem lesões em outro órgão-alvo.Os pacientes hipertensos foram mantidos sob placebo durante o período do estudo. Em seguida, foram submetidos à avaliação oftalmológica e realização do ERG. O eletrorretinograma de campo total (ERG), com registro das respostas: escotópica, escotópica máxima, PO escotópico, fotópica e "flicker". Para análise da resposta do PO foi considerada a latência dos dois primeiros picos e o valor médio da amplitude dos três picos do complexo de três respostas consecutivas, denominado índice oscilatório (IO). RESULTADOS: A hipertensão arterial acometia 26 (59,1 por cento) dos pacientes, ao passo que 18 (40,9 por cento) eram normotensos. A média do IO obtido foi de 257,41µV no grupo de NT e de 217,81 µV no HT (p=0,006). As médias de latências obtidas para os picos 1 (NT-18,42 ms e HT-17,91 ms) e 2 (NT-24,54 ms e HT- 24,29 ms) não foram diferentes entre os grupos (p>0,05). CONCLUSÃO: Os hipertensos apresentam índice oscilatório significativamente menor que os normotensos, sugerindo que a hipertensão arterial pode ocasionar disfunção da retina interna.


PURPOSE: To evaluate the behavior of the scotopic Oscillatory Potentials (OP) of total field electroretinogram (ERG) in hypertensive retinopathy. METHODS: Forty-four patients (n=44) were submitted to clinical evaluation and subdivided in to 2 groups: hypertensives (HT) and normotensives (NT). The hypertensives patients were maintained under placebo during the period of the study. Soon afterwards, they were submitted to ophthalmological evaluation and accomplishment of ERG. Total field electroretinogram (ERG), with recording of the answers: scotopic, maximum scotopic, OP scotopic, photopic and flicker.For analysis of the OP answer the latency of the first 2 peaks and the average value of the width of the first 3 peaks of the compound of 3 consecutive answers, denominated Oscillatory Index (OI) were considered. RESULTS: The sample was composed of 44 patients, with a mean age of 51.55 ± 7.2 range (34 to 68) years, 24 being females. Arterial hypertension affected 26 (59.1 percent) of the patients, while 18 (40.9 percent) were normotensives. The average of the obtained IO was 257.41 µv in the NT group and of 217.81 µv in HT (p=0.006). The averages of latencies obtained for peaks 1 (NT-18.42 and HT-17.91) and 2 (NT-24.54 and HT - 24.29) were not different between the groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The hypertensive patients presented significantly smaller oscillatory index than the normotensives, suggesting that arterial hypertension might cause dysfunction of the internal retina.


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Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Action Potentials/physiology , Electroretinography , Hypertension/complications , Oscillometry/methods , Retinal Diseases/etiology , Case-Control Studies , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hypertension/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Severity of Illness Index
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;70(5): 767-770, set.-out. 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-470092

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OBJETIVO: Avaliar os achados oculares, pelo exame oftalmológico, em indivíduos que receberam transplante cardíaco, buscando especialmente investigar possíveis alterações na camada de fibras nervosas da retina com polarímetro de varredura a laser. MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 15 indivíduos que receberam transplante cardíaco no período de setembro de 2003 a julho de 2004. Todos foram submetidos a exame que constava de acuidade visual para longe (AVL), biomicroscopia, tonometria e fundoscopia. Onze pacientes foram submetidos ao analisador de fibras nervosas GDx. Doze eram do sexo masculino e a média da idade foi de 55,0 ± 13,5 anos. O tempo decorrido desde o transplante variou de 3 a 74 meses, com média de 29,7 ± 20,8 meses. RESULTADOS: A AVL com melhor correção foi igual ou melhor do que 20/40 em todos os pacientes. Em um deles observou-se a presença de catarata subcapsular posterior; em outro, nubéculas na córnea secundárias a quadro de herpes zoster. À fundoscopia pôde-se observar lesão cicatrizada sugestiva de retinocoroidite em um paciente. As alterações observadas à biomicroscopia e à fundoscopia eram esperadas devido à imunossupressão subseqüente ao transplante. Ao GDx observou-se perda de fibras da camada de fibras nervosas da retina superior em 12 dos 22 olhos avaliados. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados apóiam a suposição de que antes ou durante o transplante cardíaco tenha havido diminuição no aporte de oxigênio à circulação retiniana, levando a perda parcial de fibras da retina.


PURPOSE: To evaluate findings of ophthalmologic examinations in cardiac transplant recipients, searching especially for changes in the retinal nerve fiber layer by means of Scanning Laser Polarimetry. METHODS: Fifteen cardiac transplant recipients were examined from September 2003 to July 2004. All of them underwent ophthalmologic examination, which consisted of visual acuity (VA), biomicroscopy, tonometry and fundoscopy. Fiber layer analyzer - GDx - examination was performed in eleven patients. Twelve patients were men. The mean age was 55.0 ± 13.5 years. The follow-up since transplantation lasted from 3 to 74 months; mean value 29.7 ± 20.8 months. RESULTS: VA with best correction in all patients attained at least 20/40. Subcapsular posterior cataract was seen in one patient; another presented corneal nubeculae secondary to herpes zoster. In one case a scar suggesting retinocoroiditis was seen at fundoscopy. Biomicroscopic and the fundoscopic findings were expected because of immunosuppressive treatment, following transplantation. GDx examination disclosed loss of fibers in the superior retinal fiber layer in 12 of the 22 examined eyes. CONCLUSION: These results support the hypothesis that reduction of oxygen inflow in retinal circulation before or during heart transplantation could lead to loss of fibers in the retinal nerve fiber layer.


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Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Heart Transplantation/adverse effects , Nerve Fibers/pathology , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological , Follow-Up Studies , Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus/diagnosis , Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus/etiology , Lasers , Retinal Diseases/etiology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retinal Vessels/physiopathology , Visual Acuity/physiology
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Rev. AMRIGS ; 51(3): 206-208, jul.-set. 2007. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-685150

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Objetivo: Arregimentar os casos com diagnóstico de retinopatia por radiação atendidos nos últimos 5 anos, avaliando as manifestações mais incidentes, tempo de aparecimento, conseqüências funcionais e manejo. Material e métodos: Pacientes com retinopatia ou neuropatia associada à teleterapia, atendidos entre 2000 e 2005, com prontuários completos foram incluídos, descartando-se aqueles com diabetes melito, pós-braquiterapia, cirurgia ou fotocoagulação prévias, cirurgia orbitária, trauma craniano. Resultados: Média de idade de 48 anos, detectados num período médio de 22 meses pós-radiação. A acuidade visual final média foi de 20/60, e os sinais mais comuns foram a neovascularização iriana, papilar e retiniana, telangiectasias, exsudatos duros e algodonosos. Conclusão: Lesões secundárias à radiação apresentam-se a longo prazo, quando sintomáticas, estão associadas a perdas visuais importantes e permanentes


Purpose: Evaluated all cases of radiation ocular toxicity examined in our service inthe last 5 years, to estimate the clinical signs and functional outcome. Material and methods: Patients with ocular disease associated to the external radiation and not associated with diabetes mellitus, previous surgery or photocoagulation, orbital surgery, head trauma, or episcleral plaques were included. Results: There were 7 patients included, with average age of 48 years, and final visual acuity of 20/60. The clinical signs were recognized after a meantime of 22 months. Discussion: The retinopathy and neuropathy presents after a long time after external radiation, without rescue of visual function


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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Radiation Injuries/epidemiology , Retinal Diseases/epidemiology , Radiation Injuries/physiopathology , Radiation Injuries/therapy , Radiotherapy/adverse effects , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/therapy , Nose Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Prevalence , Retrospective Studies , Central Nervous System Neoplasms/radiotherapy , Eye Manifestations , Nasal Cavity
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Indian J Ophthalmol ; 2004 Dec; 52(4): 293-6
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-71457

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PURPOSE: To correlate fixation stability and retinal sensitivity measured by liquid crystal display (LCD) microperimetry to visual acuity in eyes with macular pathology. DESIGN: Retrospective chart review METHODS: The cohort included 26 eyes of 26 patients, divided into two groups according to visual acuity (Group 1 eyes 6/15 - 6/48, Group 2: < or = 6/60). Macular sensitivity and fixation stability were measured using the LCD microperimeter. Mean retinal sensitivity (at central 12 degrees) and fixation stability (at 2 degrees and 4 degrees) were correlated with best-corrected visual acuity. RESULTS: Mean retinal sensitivity correlated with the visual acuity in both groups [Group 1 eyes: 28 point central 12 degrees (9.0 dB); Group 2: central 12 degrees (4.183 dB)] (P < 0.05). The fixation stability correlated similarly with the visual acuity for the groups [Group 1 eyes: 2 degrees (81.2%) and 4 degrees (94.6%); Group 2 eyes: 2 degrees (44.1%) and 4 degrees (80.7%] (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: In the present study, the mean retinal sensitivity and fixation stability measured with LCD microperimeter correlated with visual acuity. LCD microperimetry reliably measures fixation stability and retinal sensitivity in eyes with various macular pathologies.


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Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Fixation, Ocular , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Visual Field Tests/instrumentation , Retina/physiology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retrospective Studies , Vision Disorders/physiopathology , Visual Acuity , Visual Fields
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;65(4): 487-493, jul.-ago. 2002. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-315456

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O presente estudo faz uma revisão do tema retinopatia hipertensiva. Para tanto propôs-se uma breve revisão dos dados históricos da retinopatia hipertensiva. Este estudo relata as alterações clássicas da retinopatia hipertensiva e suas classificações, bem como os achados mais recentes associados à hipertensão arterial sistêmïca, os prováveis mecanismos fisiopatológicos e as alterações histológicas associadas à retinopatia hipertensiva. Abordamos, ainda, os diversos métodos utilizados para a investigação, suas vantagens e desvantagens; uma visão crítica da interpretação dos sinais do envolvimento do bulbo ocular pela hipertensão arterial sistêmica; ainda, baseado na diversidade das metodologias de investigação da retinopatia, comenta-se a repercussão desta, na prevalência da retinopatia hipertensiva e suas implicações, como órgão-alvo da hipertensão arterial sistêmica, em um contexto atualizado da síndrome metabólica e de outros, fatores associados à fisiopatologia da HAS, como a leptina e a endotelina.


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Ocular Hypertension , Retinal Diseases , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Retinal Diseases/epidemiology , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Ocular Hypertension/diagnosis , Ocular Hypertension/epidemiology , Ocular Hypertension/physiopathology
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Rev. mex. oftalmol ; 73(6): 282-9, nov.-dic. 1999. ilus, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-276501

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Dentro de las distrofias retinianas, la Retinosis Pigmentada está considerada como un grupo de enfermedades con disfunción progresiva por involucro de los fotorreceptores, caracterizada por la presencia de nictalopia, disminución progresiva del campo visual y antecedentes hereditarios. Se revisa su prevalencia, presentación según su tipo, y enfermedades asociadas, conformando síndromes. Asimismo el diagnóstico, evaluación de métodos de apoyo diagnóstico, pronóstico y manejo, así como la necesidad del estudio genético para tipificación y consejo para su manejo integral


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Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/genetics , Retinal Diseases/therapy , Retinitis Pigmentosa/etiology , Retinitis Pigmentosa/therapy , Retinitis Pigmentosa/epidemiology , Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate/pathology , Eye/pathology , Optic Atrophy/diagnosis , Optic Atrophy/physiopathology , Optic Atrophy/therapy
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; Arq. bras. oftalmol;58(3): 193-7, jun. 1995. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-260618

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Os autores descrevem um caso de comunicação arteriovenosa de retina (CAVR), com descompensação microvascular progressiva e edema macular. Analisam fsiopatologia do processo, variedades clínicas, complicações e terapêutica desta patologia extremamente rara.


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Humans , Female , Adult , Retinal Diseases/complications , Macular Edema/etiology , Retinal Vessels/abnormalities , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Macular Edema/diagnosis , Macular Edema/physiopathology
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Rev. méd. Hosp. Gen. Méx ; 58(2): 62-6, abr.-jun. 1995. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-161917

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Realizamos un estudio observacional y prospectivo en 38 pacientes con lupus eritematoso con el propósito de determinar la prevalencia de la retinotoxicidad que puede resultar de la administración diaria de 250 mg de difosfato de cloroquina. Hasta el día del estudio, los pacientes habían recibido una dosis total media de 207.7 mg durante menos de un año (34 por ciento de los casos) hasta un máximo de ocho años. En cinco pacientes observamos alteraciones en el fondo del ojo. Cuatro de estos casos correspondieron a mujeres con diagnóstico de lupus generalizado; una de ellas, por presentar disminución de la visión y pérdida del reflejo foveolar, se consideró como premaculopatía secundaria al uso de la cloroquina; las otras tres pacientes tuvieron tortuosidad arteriolar y cambios en el epitelio pigmentario, pero destaca que una de ellas tenía antecedente de vasculitis retiniana secundaria a la enfermedad. El quinto caso con alteracion en el fondo del ojo correspondió a una enfermedad con lupus discoide; presentó tortuosidad arteriolar y pequeños cambios en el epitelio pigmentario. Ningún caso mostró datos positivos para malculopatía secundaria a cloroquina en la fluorangiografía. Recomendamos efectuar estudio oftalmológico antes y durante la administración de este medicamento en pacientes con lupus eritematoso, a fin de detectar casos reversibles de retinotoxocidad, como es la premaculopatía, o bien, cambios retinianos atribuibles al lupus


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Adult , Aged , Humans , Male , Female , Retina/drug effects , Retina/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/diagnosis , Retinal Diseases/physiopathology , Retinal Diseases/chemically induced , Chloroquine/administration & dosage , Chloroquine/adverse effects , Eye Diseases/diagnosis , Eye Diseases/chemically induced , Fundus Oculi , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/complications , Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/drug therapy
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