Humanitarian missions and visual outcomes in cataract surgery: A literature review.

The limited accessibility to ophthalmological services in remote regions of developing countries poses a significant challenge in visual healthcare. Cataracts and refractive errors are prominent causes of visual impairment, and surgery, despite being an efficient option, faces barriers in developing countries due to financial and geographical constraints. Humanitarian missions play a vital role in addressing this issue. The improvement in the accuracy of calculating IOL power through techniques such as keratometry and biometry is a fundamental step towards optimizing surgical outcomes and the quality of life for patients in these underserved regions. In this context, the consideration of keratometry and immersion ultrasound biometry as preoperative assessment standards in cataract surgeries in developing countries is presented as a pertinent and advisable strategy.

[Update on manual bronchial clearance techniques (adults and adolescents)]. / Mise au point sur les techniques manuelles de désencombrement bronchique (adultes et adolescents).

In adults and teenagers, airway clearance physiotherapy techniques (ACPT) are various and numerous. However, they for still awaiting scientific validation. Among ACPTs, Slow Expiration with the Glottis Opened in the Lateral Posture (ELTGOL), Autogenic Drainage (DA), and Active Cycling Breathing Technique (ACBT) present a Grade B level of evidence with weak recommendations. Even though these maneuvers are widely applied, precise description of chest physiotherapy (CP) is largely absent from the scientific literature; it is difficult to standardize its implementation and reproduce the results; scientific validation and faithful execution of the techniques are consequently problematic. In this paper, the authors aim to depict each of the three CP techniques as precisely as possible; with this in mind, graphic modeling of the different respiratory exercises is presented in such a way that they can be easily learned, applied and reproduced by physiotherapists.

Barriers and Facilitators of a Community-Based, Slow-Stream Rehabilitation, Hospital-to-Home Transition Program for Older Adults: Perspectives of a Multidisciplinary Care Team.

The purpose of this study was to examine the perspectives of support staff, health care professionals, and care coordinators working in or referring to a community-based, slow-stream rehabilitation, hospital-to-home transition program regarding gaps in services, and barriers and facilitators related to implementation and functioning of the program. This was a qualitative descriptive study. Recruitment was conducted through purposive sampling, and 23 individuals participated in a focus groups or individual semi-structured interview. Transcripts were analyzed by six researchers using inductive thematic analysis. Themes that emerged were organized based on a socio-ecological framework. Themes were categorized as: (1) macro level, meaning gaps while waiting for program, limited program capacity, and gaps in service post-program completion; (2) meso level, meaning lack of knowledge and awareness of the program, lack of specific referral process and procedures, lack of specific eligibility criteria, and need for enhanced communication among care settings; or (3) micro level, meaning services provided, program participant benefits, person-centred communication, program structure constraints, need for use of outcome measures, and follow-up or lack of follow-up. Implementation of seamless patient information sharing, documentation, use of specific referral criteria, and use of standardized outcome measures may reduce the number of unsuitable referrals and provide useful information for referral and program staff.

Intracorneal implantation of a misdirected foldable intraocular lens during phacoemulsification surgery: a case report / Implantação intracorneana de uma lente intraocular dobrável direcionada incorretamente durante cirurgia de facoemulsificação: relato de caso

ABSTRACT A 59-year-old man presented with a unilateral blurring of vision in his left eye. His left eye's visual acuity was hand movements level. He underwent phacoemulsification surgery, and an intrastromal posterior chamber intraocular lens was implanted. The intrastromal intraocular lens was extracted and a new intraocular lens was implanted. Usinge the Snellen chart, the final best-corrected visual acuity was 20/40. With this case report, we wish to emphasize that a single stepwise clear corneal incision merged with wound-assisted intraocular lens injections can result in intraocular lens misdirection into the corneal stroma. As a result, while performing a misdirected intraocular lens removal, we recommend that the wound be carefully constructed.

RESUMO Um homem de 59 anos apresentou embaçamento visual unilateral no olho esquerdo. Sua acuidade visual nesse olho era no nível de movimentos da mão. O paciente havia se submetido a uma cirurgia de facoemulsificação em que foi feita a implantação intraestromal de uma lente intraocular de câmara posterior. Foi feita a extração dessa lente intraestromal intraocular e uma nova lente intraocular foi implantada. A melhor acuidade visual corrigida final foi de 20/40 pela tabela de Snellen. Com este relato de caso, os autores desejam apontar que uma incisão de degrau único em córnea clara, quando combinada com a injeção de uma lente ocular através da incisão, pode levar a um direcionamento incorreto da lente intraocular para dentro do estroma corneano. Portanto, recomenda-se uma construção cuidadosa da incisão ao se remover uma lente intraocular direcionada incorretamente.

Modificaciones biométricas en paciente miopes con implante de la lente fáquica ACRIOL 128 / Biometric Modifications in Myopic Patients with Phakic Lens Implantation ACRIOL 128

Objetivo: Determinar las modificaciones biométricas en pacientes miopes con implante de la lente fáquica ACRIOL 128. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio transversal con 31 ojos (17 pacientes) con alta miopía tratados con implante de lente fáquica ACRIOL 128, entre septiembre 2016 y febrero 2019, los cuales tenían mediciones biométricas preoperatorias con el sistema IOL Master 3.0.2 y estabilidad refractiva posoperatoria (≤ 0,5 dioptrías) después de los tres meses del implante. Se les efectuaron las mediciones posoperatorias con el propio IOL Master 3.0.2 en modo lente fáquica y con el sistema Scheimpflug Pentacam AXL para compararlas, mediante la prueba t para datos pareados, con una significación del 95 por ciento. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 29,82 ± 5,99 años, el 82,4 por ciento del sexo femenino. El equivalente esférico preoperatorio medio fue de -12,00 ± 4,10 dioptrías. La diferencia de longitud axial y profundidad de la cámara anterior en milímetros entre el pre- y posoperatorio fue significativa con IOL Master 3.0.2 (0,13 ± 0,33 y -0,08 ± 0,17) y Pentacam AXL (0,12 ± 0,32 y -0,10 ± 0,24), respectivamente. Sin embargo, las posoperatorias entre ambos equipos no fueron significativas (p>0,05) para estas variables, pero sí para las queratometrías. Conclusiones: El implante de la lente fáquica ACRIOL 128 modifica la medición de la longitud axial y la profundidad de la cámara anterior. El IOL Master 3.0.2 y el Pentacam AXL ofrecen mediciones de longitud axial y profundidad de cámara anterior posoperatorias similares, no así para las queratometrías(AU)

Objective: To determine the biometric modifications in myopic patients with ACRIOL 128 phakic lens implantation. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on 31 eyes (17 patients) with high myopia treated with ACRIOL 128 phakic lens implant, between September 2016 and February 2019, which had preoperative biometric measurements with the IOL Master 3.0.2 system and postoperative refractive stability (≤ 0.5 diopters) after three months of implantation. Postoperative measurements were performed with the IOL Master 3.0.2 in phakic lens mode and with the Scheimpflug Pentacam AXL system for comparison, using the t-test for paired data, with 95% significance. Results: The average age was 29.82 ± 5.99 years, 82.4por ciento female. The mean preoperative spherical equivalent was -12.00 ± 4.10 diopters. The difference in axial length and anterior chamber depth in millimeters between pre- and postoperative was significant with IOL Master 3.0.2 (0.13 ± 0,33 and -0.08 ± 0.17) and Pentacam AXL (0.12 ± 0.32 and -0.10 ± 0.24), respectively. However, postoperative between the two teams were not significant (p > 0.05) for these variables but significant for keratometries. Conclusions: Implantation of the ACRIOL 128 phakic lens modifies the measurement of axial length and anterior chamber depth. The IOL Master 3.0.2 and Pentacam AXL provide similar postoperative axial length and anterior chamber depth measurements, but not for keratometries(AU)

El glistening de las lentes intraoculares: revisión de la literatura / Glistening on intraocular lenses: a review

El glistening en las lentes intraoculares (LIO) es un fenómeno en el que se forman diminutas microvacuolas llenas de agua dentro del material de la LIO, lo que hace que la luz se disperse y cree un efecto centelleante o reluciente. La presencia del glistening es frecuente en muchos tipos de materiales y modelos de LIO, y se ha estudiado ampliamente en los últimos años para conocer su incidencia, factores de riesgo, evolución y posible relevancia clínica. Clásicamente se ha estudiado in vitro en laboratorio o mediante fotografía obtenida con lámpara de hendidura. Sin embargo, son técnicas que requieren de un explorador experto, además de requerir mucho tiempo y un complejo procesado de las imágenes. En los últimos años, han surgido propuestas basadas en la cámara de Scheimpflug y en la tomografía de coherencia óptica como forma de simplificar el análisis del glistening en las LIO. Se ha descrito que tanto el proceso de fabricación, como el propio material acrílico hidrofóbico, y el tiempo desde la cirugía son factores de riesgo relacionados con la aparición de glistening. Además, aún se desconocen numerosas cuestiones relacionadas con este fenómeno, como la cantidad de puntos o el tamaño de los mismos necesarios para causar afectación de la función visual, ya que se han descrito diferentes fenómenos ópticos relacionados con el glistening de las LIO (AU)

The glistening in intraocular lenses (IOLs) is a phenomenon in which tiny water-filled microvacuoles form within the IOL material, causing light to scatter and create a sparkling or shimmering effect. The presence of glistening is common in many types of IOL materials and models and has been extensively studied in recent years to determine its incidence, risk factors, evolution, and possible clinical relevance. Classically, it has been studied in vitro in the laboratory or by means of photography obtained with a slit lamp, but these were techniques that required either specific technology or an expert explorer, complex image processing, and required a lot of time. In recent years, proposals based on the Scheimpflug camera and optical coherence tomography have emerged to try to simplify the analysis of glistening in IOLs. It has been described that the manufacturing process, the hydrophobic acrylic material, or the time since surgery are risk factors for the appearance of glistening. In addition, many issues related to this phenomenon are still unknown, such as not knowing from what number of points or their size they may have relevance to visual function since different optical phenomena related to glistening have been described on the IOLs (AU)

Desprendimiento de retina tras la cirugía de cristalino transparente con lentes intraoculares EDOF y multifocales: una revisión narrativa / Retinal detachment after refractive lens exchange with EDOF and multifocal intraocular lenses: A narrative review

La cirugía de cristalino transparente (RLE) permite corregir las ametropías y la presbicia mediante el reemplazo del cristalino por una lente intraocular (LIO), ya sea monofocal, multifocal (MIOL) o de profundidad de foco extendida (EDOF). El desprendimiento de retina (DR) es uno de los eventos adversos más graves tras la RLE. El objetivo de este estudio fue revisar la evidencia y los resultados clínicos relacionados con el riesgo de DR después de la RLE. Se realizó una búsqueda utilizando PubMed y un procedimiento de bola de nieve para identificar estudios originales y series de casos. Según la bibliografía, los pacientes < 60 años con longitudes axiales > 23 mm tienen el mayor riesgo de DR. Solo nueve artículos reportaron la agudeza visual (AV) tras el DR en RLE, y solo 25% de los ojos mostraron una AV > 20/40. Teniendo en cuenta que la disminución de la AV tras el DR se puede dar con todos los tipos de LIO independientemente de su diseño óptico, la actitud más acertada al realizar una RLE sería una cuidadosa selección del paciente, evitando aquellos ojos con factores de riesgo para DR (AU)

Refractive lens exchange (RLE) allows to correct ametropias and presbyopia by replacing the crystalline lens with a monofocal, extended depth of focus or multifocal intraocular lens (IOL). Retinal detachment (RD) is one of the most serious adverse events after RLE. This study aimed to review the evidence related to the risk of RD after RLE and its clinical outcomes. A search using PubMed and a snowball search approach was conducted to identify articles and case reports. According to the literature, patients <60 years old with axial lengths >23 mm have the higher postoperative risk of RD. Only nine articles reported visual acuity (VA) after RD in RLE, and only 25% of eyes had a VA>20/40. Considering that the decrease in VA might be uniform for all types of IOLs after RD, surgeons should focus on preventing the RD by means of selecting the appropriate patient, rather than choosing on a particular IOL optical design (AU)

Síndrome de Uveitis - Glaucoma - Hifema: Caso clínico

Introducción: El síndrome de uveítis-glaucoma-hifema (UGH) es una complicación infrecuente de las cirugías de catarata, debido a un roce mecánico ejercido por una lente intraocular (LIO) sobre el iris. Caso clínico: Un varón de 64 años, con antecedente de cirugía de catarata, presenta disminución de la agudeza visual y dolor en el ojo derecho. En el examen oftalmológico, se evidenciaron signos de uveítis anterior, presión intraocular (PIO) elevada, microhifema y una LIO de una pieza plegable en sulcus que provocaba un roce mecánico con la cara posterior del iris. El tratamiento médico fue insuficiente, por lo que se realizó una cirugía de explante de LIO de una pieza plegable y se reemplazó por una LIO de tres piezas plegables. La evolución posoperatoria fue favorable. Conclusión: Se debe sospechar de esta complicación, en pacientes con antecedente de cirugía de catarata, especialmente en casos en los cuales la LIO es de una pieza y ha sido implantada fuera del saco capsular.

Introduction: Uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome (UGH) is a rare complication of cataract surgery, due to mechanical chafing exerted by an intraocular lens (IOL) on the iris. Clinical case: A 64-year-old man with a history of cataract surgery, who presented decreased visual acuity and pain in the right eye. The ophthalmological examination revealed signs of anterior uveitis, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), microhyphema, and a single-piece foldable IOL in the sulcus that caused a mechanical chafing with the posterior face of the iris. The medical treatment was insufficient; for this reason, a folding simple-piece IOL explant surgery was performed and replaced by a three-piece IOL. Postoperative evolution was favorable. Conclusion: Should be suspected this complication in patients with a history of cataract surgery, especially in cases in which the IOL is in single-piece and has been implanted outside the capsular bag.

Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and quality of life after bilateral implantation of multifocal diffractive intraocular lens / Acuidade visual, sensibilidade ao contraste e qualidade de vida após implante bilateral de lente intraocular multifocal difrativa

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate visual outcomes, satisfaction, and quality of life of patients assisted in a Medical School hospital by the Brazilian Public Health System, who underwent bilateral diffractive multifocal intraocular lens implantation. Methods: Case series study with intervention, including 20 patients who underwent bilateral implantation of multifocal IOL EyeDiff® (Eyeol UK, Dunstable, UK). Exclusion criteria were corneal astigmatism >1.5 cylindrical diopters, previous ocular surgery or ocular disease, and intra- or postoperative complications. Patients were evaluated one, three, and six months after surgery. Monocular and binocular visual acuity for distance, intermediate and near, under photopic and mesopic conditions, monocular contrast sensitivity under photopic conditions, defocus curve, and quality of life were assessed. Results: Monocular distance-corrected visual acuity was 0.3 logMAR or better and monocular distance-corrected near visual acuity was J3 or better in all eyes under photopic conditions. Binocular distance-corrected near visual acuity was J1 in all cases. Contrast sensitivity was at the minimum level of normality for low and high spatial frequencies and within normal limits for intermediate spatial frequency. The quality of life questionnaire showed a high level of patient satisfaction. Conclusion: Bilateral implantation of the multifocal intraocular lens EyeDiff® provides patients with good visual acuity and quality of life, besides spectacle independence. The visual acuity and contrast sensitivity progressively improved between one and six postoperative months.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados visuais, satisfação e qualidade de vida de pacientes atendidos em um hospital escola pelo Sistema Único de Saúde, submetidos a implante bilateral de lente intraocular multifocal difrativa. Métodos: Estudo tipo série de casos com intervenção, incluindo 20 pacientes submetidos a implante bilateral da lente intraocular multifocal difrativa EyeDiff® (Eyeol UK, Dunstable, UK). Os critérios de exclusão foram astigmatismo corneano >1,5 dioptria cilíndrica, cirurgia ou doença ocular prévias e complicações intraoperatórias ou pós-operatórias. Os pacientes foram avaliados após 1, 3 e 6 meses da cirurgia. Foram avaliadas a acuidade visual monocular e binocular para longe, intermediário e perto sob condições fotópica e mesópica, sensibilidade ao contraste monocular sob condições fotópicas, curva de defocus e questionário para avaliação da qualidade de vida. Resultados: A acuidade visual para longe corrigida monocular foi de 0,3 logMAR ou melhor e a acuidade visual para perto com correção para longe foi J3 ou melhor em todos os olhos, sob condições fotópicas. A acuidade visual binocular para perto com a correção para longe foi J1 em todos os casos. A sensibilidade ao contraste estava no nível mínimo de normalidade para frequências espaciais baixas e altas e abaixo dos limites normais para frequência espacial intermediária. O questionário de qualidade de vida mostrou que os pacientes apresentavam altos níveis de satisfação. Conclusão: O implante bilateral da lente intraocular multifocal EyeDiff® proporcionou boa acuidade visual e qualidade de vida, e independência de óculos aos pacientes. A acuidade visual e a sensibilidade ao contraste melhoraram progressivamente entre um e seis meses de pós-operatório.

Retinal detachment after refractive lens exchange: A narrative review.

Refractive lens exchange (RLE) allows to correct ametropias and presbyopia by replacing the crystalline lens with an extended depth of focus or multifocal intraocular lens (IOL). Retinal detachment (RD) is one of the most serious adverse events after RLE. This study aimed to review the evidence related to the risk of RD after RLE and clinical outcomes. A search using PubMed and a snowball search approach was conducted to identify articles and case reports. According to the literature, the risks of RD should be considered in patients <60 years old with axial lengths >23 mm. Only nine articles reported visual acuity (VA) after RD in RLE, and only 25% of eyes had a VA > 20/40. Considering that the decrease in VA might be uniform for all types of IOLs after RD, surgeons should focus on selecting the patient to prevent RD rather than on a particular IOL optical design based on the potential risk of DR.

Glistening on intraocular lenses: A review.

The glistening in intraocular lenses (IOLs) is a phenomenon in which tiny water-filled microvacuoles (MVs) form within the IOL material, causing light to scatter and create a sparkling or shimmering effect. The presence of glistening is common in many types of IOL materials and models and has been extensively studied in recent years to determine its incidence, risk factors, evolution, and possible clinical relevance. Classically, it has been studied in vitro in the laboratory or by means of photography obtained with a slit lamp, but these were techniques that required either specific technology or an expert explorer, complex image processing, and required a lot of time. In recent years, proposals based on the Scheimpflug camera and optical coherence tomography have emerged to try to simplify the analysis of glistening in IOLs. It has been described that the manufacturing process, the hydrophobic acrylic material, or the time since surgery are risk factors for the appearance of glistening. In addition, many issues related to this phenomenon are still unknown, such as not knowing from what number of points or their size they may have relevance to visual function since different optical phenomena related to glistening have been described on the IOLs.

18-month results of double-fanged 5-0 polypropylene suture transscleral bag fixation in subluxated cataracts / Resultados de 18 meses da técnica double fanged com sutura de 5-0 polipropileno para fixação transescleral de saco capsular em cataratas subluxadas

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the stability and efficacy of the double-flanged 5-0 polypropylene suture to fixate subluxated cataracts at 18 months and the possible complications of this new technique Methods: This technique uses a 5-0 polypropylene monofilament to create two flanges with a thermocautery, for fixation of a capsular tension segment to the sclera to fix the subluxated capsular bag. This technique was implemented in 17 eyes requiring intraocular lens implantation in a setting of zonular dialysis due to trauma, Marfan syndrome, microspherophakia, idiopathic disease, and post-phacoemulsification status. Results: Follow-up of the patients occurred at 18 months. Best-corrected visual acuity improved significantly from 0.85 to 0.39 (logMAR), whereas the spherical and cylindrical refractive errors and intraocular pressure remained stable from preoperation. No suture photodegradation or pseudophacodonesis were detected. Conclusion: The double-flanged 5-0 polypropylene suture transscleral bag fixation technique has shown favorable long-term outcomes in terms of bag intraocular lens/complex fixation and stability. In eyes with zonular weakness or dialysis, this technique appears to be a safe and knotless option for cataract surgery.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a estabilidade e eficácia da técnica double-flanged com sutura de 5-0 polipropileno para fixação de cataratas subluxadas aos 18 meses e as possíveis complicações desta nova técnica. Métodos: Esta técnica utiliza um monofilamento de polipropileno 5-0 para criar dois flanges com um termocautério para fixar um Segmento de Tensão Capsular na esclera a fim de estabilizar o saco capsular subluxado. Esta técnica foi implementada em 17 olhos que necessitavam do implante de lente intraocular em casos de diálise zonular devido a trauma, síndrome de Marfan, microesferofacia, subluxação idiopática ou pós-facoemulsificação que provocou subulxação do saco capsular intraoperatória. Resultados: O seguimento dos pacientes foi de 18 meses. A acuidade visual corrigida melhorou significativamente de 0,85 para 0,39 (logMAR), enquanto os erros de refração esféricos e cilíndricos e a pressão intraocular permaneceram estáveis. Nenhuma fotodegradação de sutura ou pseudofacodonese foi encontrada. Conclusão: A técnica double-flanged para fixação transescleral de saco capsular com sutura de 5-0 polipropileno mostrou resultados de estabilidade de longo prazo para o complexo lente/saco capsular. Então, aparenta ser uma opção segura para cirurgia de catarata, sem necessidade pontos, em olhos com fraqueza zonular ou diálise.

Insulin Therapy in Small Animals, Part 1: General Principles.

Understanding the pharmacology of insulin and how it relates to the pathophysiology of diabetes can lead to better clinical outcomes. No insulin formulation should be considered "best" by default. Insulin suspensions (NPH, NPH/regular mixes, lente, and PZI) as well as insulin glargine U100 and detemir are intermediate-acting formulations that are administered twice daily. For a formulation to be an effective and safe basal insulin, its action should be roughly the same every hour of the day. Currently, only insulin glargine U300 and insulin degludec meet this standard in dogs, whereas in cats, insulin glargine U300 is the closest option.

Ultrabiomicroscopía ultrasónica y estabilidad de la lente intraocular en pacientes con miopía axial sometidos a cirugía de facoemulsificación.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the stability and the refractive error of the different intraocular lens (IOL) after cataract surgery. METHOD: Retrospective, observational and single-center study. Patients diagnosed with cataract and myopia who underwent a phacoemulsification surgery with intraocular lens placement without complications were included. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmological examination, ultrasound biomicroscopy was performed at 2 weeks, 1 and 3 months after surgery. Descriptive statistics were performed using measures of central tendency and comparative analyzes. A value of p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: Thirty-one subjects with a diagnosis of axial myopia and senile cataract were included, 20 women (64.5%) and 11 men (35.5%), with a mean age was 62.8 ± 13.14 years. The IOL displacement were not different for the upper, lower, temporal and nasal quadrants; however, we observed a tendency to inclination to the temporal sector (p = 0.054) between the first and third postoperative month. Therefore, the were no significant differences in spherical equivalent between groups postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: The inclination of the IOL did not change over time after surgery, the changes were similar with the different three types of IOL.

OBJETIVO: Evaluar la estabilidad y el desplazamiento de diferentes lentes intraoculares (LIO) a los 3 meses y los cambios refractivos asociados después de la facoemulsificación. MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo, observacional y unicéntrico. Se revisaron expedientes de pacientes sometidos a cirugía de facoemulsificación con colocación de LIO. Se realizó un examen oftalmológico completo, ultrabiomicroscopía a las 2 semanas, 1 y 3 meses después de la cirugía. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y análisis comparativos. Se tomó como diferencia significativa un valor de p < 0.05. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 31 ojos con diagnóstico de miopía y catarata senil, 20 mujeres (64.5%) y 11 hombres (35.5%), con una edad media de 62.8 ± 13.14 años. En cuanto al desplazamiento de la LIO, no se observaron diferencias significativas para los cuadrantes superior, inferior, temporal y nasal. Se observa una tendencia hacia temporal (p = 0.054) entre el primer y el tercer mes posoperatorios. El equivalente esférico tampoco mostró diferencias. CONCLUSIONES: El desplazamiento de la LIO no cambió con el tiempo después de la facoemulsificación. Los cambios fueron similares con los tres diferentes tipos de LIO y al compararlos proporcionan estabilidad refractiva en pacientes miopes.

Clinical experience with adjustable scleral lenses / Experiência clínica com lentes esclerais ajustáveis

ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the fitting process of a scleral lens that allows several parameter adjustments during trials and after the initial period of use. In addition, we verified which adjustments were needed and used the most, their indications, and how often these resources were used, and checked the results. Methods: Scleral contact lens fittings in a private clinic setting were prospectively analyzed in a sequential, non-randomized, and non-comparative manner. All the patients underwent a complete ophthalmic examination and had an indication for scleral lens use (Zenlens, Alden Optical). Results: Scleral fit was analyzed in 80 eyes of 45 patients. Regarding diagnosis, 72% of the patients had keratoconus; 12%, radial keratotomy; 5%, post-refractive surgery ectasia; 5%, dry eye; and 3%, high myopia. In 66 (82.5%) of the 80 eyes studied, parameters were modified when the lenses were ordered. The reasons that led to the modifications were apical touch or decreased sagittal height, increased sagittal height, cylindrical over-refraction, poor visual acuity, lens flexure, peripheral touch, 360° edge compression, horizontal edge compression, and vertical edge compression. Conclusion: In this study, the use of Zenlens scleral lenses was shown to be a promising corrective treatment for patients requiring the use of scleral lenses. Although the study suggests a learning curve, as many adjustments were allowed, the lens could be customized according to the patients' needs. This increased the success rates of fitting and wearing, and consequently, use of the lens became a great option for the visual rehabilitation of patients.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o processo de adaptação de uma lente escleral que permite vários ajustes de parâmetros durante os testes e após o período inicial do seu uso; verificar quais os ajustes foram necessários, quais foram os mais utilizados, as suas indicações, a frequência com que estes recursos foram utilizados, e avaliar os resultados das mudanças realizadas. Métodos: A adaptação da lente de contato escleral foi analisada prospectivamente, de forma sequencial, não aleatória e não comparativa. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a um exame oftalmológico completo e tinham indicação para o uso de lentes esclerais. Foi utilizada a lente Zenlens (Alden Optical). Resultados: Foi analisada a adaptação de lentes de contato esclerais em 80 olhos de 45 pacientes. Quanto ao diagnóstico, 72% tinham ceratocone, 12% tinham sido submetidos a ceratotomia radial, 5% tinham ectasia pós-cirurgia refrativa, 5% tinham olho seco, e 3%, alta miopia. Em 66 dos 80 olhos estudados (82,5%), os parâmetros foram modificados quando as lentes foram encomendadas. As razões foram: toque apical ou diminuição da altura sagital, aumento da altura sagital, sobre-refração cilíndrica, baixa acuidade visual, flexão da lente, toque periférico, compressão da borda em 360° e compressão da borda horizontal e/ou vertical. Conclusão: O uso de lentes esclerais Zenlens demonstrou ser uma forma de correção muito promissora para os pacientes que requerem o uso de lentes esclerais. Embora o estudo sugira uma curva de aprendizagem, é possível personalizar as lentes de acordo com as necessidades de cada pacientes. Este fato melhora a adaptação e aumenta a chance de sucesso do uso.

Estado de la cirugía refractiva con lente intraocular fáquica de cámara posterior Visian ICL en España / State of refractive surgery with Visian ICL posterior chamber phakic lens in Spain

Objetivos Analizar la situación actual de la cirugía refractiva con implante de lente fáquica Visian ICL en España, señalando los rangos medios de potencias implantadas, los resultados visuales y refractivos obtenidos y los índices de seguridad y eficacia. Método Se trata de un estudio de población, transversal, descriptivo, analítico, retrospectivo, multicéntrico, en el que cada coautor recopiló los datos de, al menos, los 10 últimos pacientes (hasta un máximo de 30) con implante de lente fáquica Visian ICL. Se eligió aleatoriamente un ojo de cada sujeto para incluirlo en el estudio, y se analizaron las variables: edad, género, agudezas visuales sin corrección y con corrección pre y posquirúrgica, refracción preoperatoria y residual, queratometrías, recuento endotelial, profundidad de cámara anterior desde endotelio, paquimetría corneal central, presión intraocular, distancia blanco-blanco, lente implantada (potencia y talla) y equivalente esférico (SEQ) esperado y obtenido posquirúrgico al mes de la cirugía. Resultados Se obtuvo una muestra de 140 ojos de 140 pacientes con una edad media de 31,35±7,28 años. El SEQ preoperatorio medio fue de −6,33±3,69, la agudeza visual con corrección media de 0,96±0,16, la profundidad de cámara anterior desde endotelio de 3,30±0,29mm, distancia blanco-blanco 12,02±0,40mm, paquimetría corneal central 535,03±37,68μm, recuento endotelial 2.684,37±313,74céls/mm2 y presión intraocular 14,84±2,59mmHg. El 66,4% de las lentes implantadas fueron ICL esféricas y el 33,6% tóricas, con una potencia media de −7,81±4,09D y un cilindro medio de 2,27±1,23D. El 5,7% fueron hipermetrópicas. El 45,69% de las lentes implantadas eran de la talla 13,2mm, siendo el 37,93, 12,93 y 3,45% restante de las tallas 12,6, 12,1 y 13,7mm, respectivamente. Al mes de la cirugía se obtuvo un SEQ residual de −0,01±0,31D. Los índices de eficacia y seguridad fueron de 1,06±0,18 y 1,10±0,19, respectivamente... (AU)

Objectives To analyse the state of refractive surgery with Visian ICL phakic lens implantation in Spain, indicating the mean ranges of implanted powers, visual and refractive outcomes obtained and safety and efficacy indices. Method This is a population-based, cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical, retrospective, multicentre study in which each co-author collected data from at least the last 10 patients (up to a maximum of 30) with Visian ICL phakic lens implantation. One eye from each subject was randomly selected for study inclusion, and the variables analysed were: age, gender, visual acuities with and without correction pre and post-surgery, preoperative and residual refraction, keratometry, endothelial cellular density, anterior chamber depth from endothelium, central corneal pachymetry, intraocular pressure, white-white, implanted lens (power and size), expected and achieved spherical equivalent (SEQ) post-surgery at one month after surgery. Results A sample of 140 eyes was obtained from 140 patients with a mean age of 31.35±7.28 years. Mean preoperative SEQ was −6.33±3.69D, mean visual acuities with correction was 0.96±0.16, anterior chamber depth was 3.30±0.29mm, white-white 12.02±0.40mm, central corneal pachymetry 535.03±37.68μm, endothelial cellular density 2684.37±313.74cels/mm2 and intraocular pressure 14.84±2.59mmHg. A percentage of 66.4 of the implanted lenses were spherical ICLs and 33.6% toric, with a mean power of −7.81±4.09D and a mean cylinder of 2.27±1.23D. A percentage of 5.7 of the implanted lenses were hypermetropic. The mean SEQ target selected was +0.04±0.27D. A percentage of 45.69 of the implanted lenses were of size 13.2mm, with the remaining 37.93, 12.93 and 3.45% being of sizes 12.6, 12.1 and 13.7mm, respectively. At one month after surgery a residual SEQ of −0.01±0.31D was obtained. The efficacy and safety indices were 1.06±0.18 and 1.10±0.19...(AU)

State of refractive surgery with Visian ICL posterior chamber phakic lens in Spain.

OBJECTIVES: To analyse the state of refractive surgery with Visian ICL phakic lens implantation in Spain, indicating the mean ranges of implanted powers, visual and refractive outcomes obtained and safety and efficacy indices. METHOD: This is a population-based, cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical, retrospective, multicentre study in which each co-author collected data from at least the last 10 patients (up to a maximum of 30) with Visian ICL phakic lens implantation. One eye from each subject was randomly selected for study inclusion, and the variables analysed were: age, gender, visual acuities with and without correction pre and post-surgery, preoperative and residualrefraction, keratometry, endothelial cellular density, anterior chamber depth from endothelium, central corneal pachymetry, intraocular pressure, white-white, implanted lens (power and size), expected and achieved spherical equivalent (SEQ) post-surgery at one month after surgery. RESULTS: A sample of 140 eyes was obtained from 140 patients with a mean age of 31.35 ± 7.28 years. Mean preoperative SEQ was -6.33 ± 3.69D, mean CDVA was 0.96 ± 0.16, ACD was 3.30 ± 0.29 mm, WTW 12.02 ± 0.40 mm, CCT 535.03 ± 37.68 µm, ECD 2684.37 ± 313.74 cels/mm2 and IOP 14.84 ± 2.59 mmHg. 66.4% of the implanted lenses were spherical ICLs and 33.6% toric, with a mean power of -7.81 ± 4.09D and a mean cylinder of 2.27 ± 1.23D. 5.7% of the implanted lenses were hypermetropic. The mean SEQ target selected was +0.04 ± 0.27D. 48.92% of the implanted lenses were of size 13.2 mm, with the remaining 36.69, 10.79 and 3.60% being of sizes 12.6, 12.1 and 13.7 mm, respectively. At one month after surgery a residual SEQ of -0.01 ± 0.31D was obtained. The efficacy and safety indices were 1.06 ± 0.18 and 1.10 ± 0.19, respectively. The mean central vault was 508.80 ± 201.04 µm. The accuracy between the calculated SEQ and the obtained SEQ was 99.3% for spherical lenses and 88.2% for Cyl correction. The mean ECD at 1 month after surgery was 2805.53±273.30céls/mm2, which was a difference from preoperative of 0.11% (p = 0.922), similarly, the mean IOP was 13.98 ± 2.57 mmHg, which was a difference of -0.92 ± 2.80 mmHg. CONCLUSIONS: ICL phakic lens surgery is an effective, safe and predictable procedure. There were no significant changes in endothelial cell count or intraocular pressure measurement one month after surgery.

Scleral fixation of iris-Intraocular lens complex (Reper®) with Canabrava double-flanged technique: a case report / Fixação escleral de um complexo íris-lente intraocular (Reper®) com técnica de flange duplo de Canabrava: relato de caso

ABSTRACT A 38-year-old patient who developed aphakia and aniridia secondary to trauma suffered from vision loss. To improve her vision, an iris-intraocular lens complex (Reper®) was fixed to the sclera with Canabrava's double-flanged technique. There was a satisfactory increase in the patient's visual acuity and no complications were observed during the 6-months follow-up. Canabrava technique simplifies and improves the fixation of the iris-intraocular lens complex to the sclera. It is a safe option that does not require scleral flaps or knots.

RESUMO Uma paciente de 38 anos desenvolveu afacia e ani­ridia secundárias a um trauma, levando à perda da visão. Para melhorar sua visão, um complexo de íris e lente intraocular (Reper®) foi fixado à esclera com a técnica de flange duplo de Canabrava. Houve um aumento satisfatório na acuidade visual do paciente e nenhuma complicação foi observada durante o acompanhamento de 6 meses. A técnica de Canabrava simplifica e melhora a fixação do complexo de íris e lente intraocular na esclera. É uma opção segura que não requer retalhos ou pontos esclerais.

Relación de los planos anatómicos del cristalino con la posición real del lente intraocular / Relationship of the Anatomical Planes of the Crystalline lens to the Actual Position of the Intraocular Lens

Objetivo: Determinar la relación de los planos anatómicos del cristalino con la posición real de la lente intraocular en pacientes con diagnóstico de catarata atendidos en el Centro de Microcirugía Ocular del Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología durante el período de enero del 2018 a enero 2021. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo longitudinal en 89 ojos de 67 pacientes operados de catarata con implante de lente intraocular (LIO) por técnica de facoemulsificación. Se empleó para el cálculo del poder de la lente el IOL Master 700 y la fórmula de SRK/T. Se utilizó la imagen de OCT ofrecida por el IOL Máster 700 para determinar el plano ecuatorial y plano central del cristalino, así como la posición real de la lente intraocular. Resultados: Predominó el grupo de edad entre 60 - 79 años, el sexo femenino representó el 53 por ciento. Los ojos tamaño promedio y las medidas biométricas oculares en valores promedios estándar fueron los más representativos. El plano ecuatorial mostró menos diferencia con la posición real de la lente intraocular en comparación con la diferencia evidenciada entre el plano central y la posición real de la lente. La adecuada posición del lente intraocular calculado en la bolsa capsular independiente a la longitud axial, permitió obtener un resultado refractivo en correspondencia al esperado previo a la cirugía. Conclusión: Los parámetros anatómicos del cristalino (plano ecuatorial, plano central) constituyen variables importantes a tener en cuenta para el desarrollo y perfeccionamiento de las fórmulas para el cálculo del lente intraocular(AU)

Purpose: To determine the relationship of the anatomical planes of the crystalline lens with the actual position of the intraocular lens in patients with a diagnosis of cataract seen at the Ocular Microsurgery Center of the Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology during the period January 2018 and January 2021. Methods: An observational, descriptive, prospective longitudinal study was performed in 89 eyes of 67 patients operated on for cataract with intraocular lens implantation (IOL) by phacoemulsification technique. The IOL Master 700 and the SRK/T formula were used to calculate lens power. The OCT image provided by the IOL Master 700 was used to determine the equatorial plane and central plane of the crystalline lens, as well as the actual position of the intraocular lens. Results: The age group 60-79 years was predominant, female gender represented 53 percent. Average eye size and ocular biometric measurements in standard average values were the most representative. The equatorial plane showed less difference with the actual intraocular lens position compared to the difference evidenced between the central plane and the actual lens position. The adequate position of the intraocular lens calculated in the capsular bag independent to the axial length, allowed to obtain a refractive result in correspondence to the one expected before surgery. Conclusion: The anatomical parameters of the crystalline lens (equatorial plane, central plane) are important variables to be taken into account for the development and improvement of the formulas for the calculation of the intraocular lens(AU)

Repetibilidad y comparabilidad de un nuevo tomógrafo con tecnología SS-OCT en biometría óptica / Repeatability and comparability of a new swept-source optical coherence tomographer in optical biometry

Objetivo Evaluar la reproducibilidad en la medición de los parámetros biométricos utilizando un nuevo biómetro por tomografía de coherencia óptica con fuente de barrido y compararlo con un biómetro por reflectometría óptica de baja coherencia. Diseño Estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal. Método Se incluyeron 45 ojos derechos de 45 pacientes, a los que se realizó tres mediciones consecutivas con el biómetro Anterion y una con el biómetro Lenstar LS900. Se recogieron las siguientes variables: longitud axial (AXL), profundidad de cámara anterior (ACD), K plana (K1), K curva (K2), grosor corneal central (CCT), grosor del cristalino (LT) y distancia blanco-blanco (WTW). Para evaluar la repetibilidad se calculó el coeficiente de Pearson «R» y la desviación estándar intrasujeto (Sw). Para evaluar la comparabilidad entre los biómetros se utilizó el coeficiente de correlación de concordancia (CCC) y el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (CCI). Además, se realizaron gráficos de Bland-Altman para cada variable. Resultados El coeficiente de Pearson fue excelente y estadísticamente significativo en la evaluación de la repetibilidad para todas las variables. Los valores más altos fueron 0,987 (AXL), 0,983 (CCT) y 0,942 (ACD). No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre las repetidas mediciones con Anterion para todas las variables. Los valores de CCC y CCI fueron excelentes en la evaluación de las variables AXL, CCT y ACD, y fueron altos para las variables K1, K2, LT y WTW. Conclusiones La realización de una biometría óptica ocular con el biómetro SS-OCT Anterion es un procedimiento reproducible y comparable con el biómetro Lenstar LS900 (AU)

Purpose To evaluate the reproducibility in the measurement of ocular biometric parameters using a new swept-source optical coherence tomographer and its comparability with an optical low coherence reflectometry biometer. Design An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Methods 45 right eyes of 45 patients diagnosed with cataract were included. Three successive biometric measurements with Anterion and one with Lenstar LS900 were performed on each patient. The following variables were collected: axial length (AXL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), flat K (K1), steep K (K2), central corneal thickness (CCT), lens thickness (LT) and white-to-white distance (WTW). The intrasubject standard deviation (Sw) and the coefficient of Pearson «R» were calculated in order to assess the repeatability. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the concordance correlation coefficient (CCC) were obtained to evaluate the comparability between devices. A Bland–Altman plot was performed for each variable. Results The coefficient of Pearson was excellent and statistically significant in the evaluation of the repeatability in all the variables. The highest values were 0.987 (AXL), 0.983 (CCT) and 0.942 (ACD). There were no statically significant differences between repeated measurements with Anterion in all the parameters. The ICC and CCC were excellent in the evaluation of AXL, CCT and ACD, and were also good in regard to K1, K2, LT and WTW. Conclusions Performing biometry with the SS-OCT Anterion is a reliable and reproducible procedure, and it is comparable with the Lenstar LS900 (AU)