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Dicle Medical Journal, 2015
Amaç: Göz kapağında kitle nedeniyle başvuran ve kitle eksizyonu yapılan olguların histopatolojik ... more Amaç: Göz kapağında kitle nedeniyle başvuran ve kitle eksizyonu yapılan olguların histopatolojik sonuçlarını değerlendirmek. Yöntemler: Mayıs 2011 ile Mart 2014 tarihleri arasında göz kapağı kitlesi eksizyonu yapılan 107 olgunun histopatolojik sonuçları retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Vakaların yaşı ve cinsiyeti, kitlenin lokalizasyonu, ameliyat tekniği ve histopatolojik tanıları kaydedildi. Bulgular: Çalışmaya dahil edilen 107 hastanın 61’i erkek, 46’sı kadın olup yaş ortalaması 49,44±19,81 yıl idi. İyi huylu göz kapağı tümörlerinin histopatolojik sonuçlarına göre dağılımı skuamöz papillom 37 olgu (%37,8), intradermal nevüs 19 olgu (%19,4), seboreik keratoz 9 olgu (%9,2), epidermal inklüzyon kisti 7 olgu (%7,1), inflamatuar lezyon 6 olgu (%6,1), suderiferöz kist 5 olgu (%5,1), kapiller hemanjiom 5 olgu (%5,1), ksantelezma 3 olgu (%3,1), fibrom 3 olgu (%3,1), moll gland kisti 1 olgu (%1,0), kondroid syringoma 1 olgu (%1,0), dermoid kist 1 olgu (%1,0), aktinik keratoz 1 olgu (%1,0) idi. Kötü huylu göz kapağı tümörlerinin histopatolojik sonuçlarına göre dağılımı bazal hücreli karsinom 8 olgu (%88,9), yassı hücreli karsinom 1 olgu (%11,1) idi. Sonuç: Çalışmamızda skuamöz papillom en sık görülen iyi huylu kapak tümörüdür ve bunu ikinci sırada intradermal nevüs izlemektedir. Kötü huylu kapak tümörlerinde en sık bazal hücreli karsinom gözlenmektedir, bunu ikinci sırada yassı hücreli karsinom izlemektedir.Objective: To evaluate the histopathological results of cases who presented with an eyelid mass and underwent mass excision. Methods: The histopathological results of 107 cases, who underwent eyelid mass excision between May 2011 and March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Age and sex, mass localization, operative technique, and histopathological results were recorded. Results: Of 107 subjects included in the study, 61 were male and 46 were female, with a mean age of 49.44±19.81 years. The distribution of benign eyelid tumors were as follows: 37 (37.8%) squamous papillomas, 19 (19.4%) intradermal nevus, 9 (9.2%) seborrheic keratosis, 7 (7.1%) epidermal inclusion cyst, 6 (6.1%) infammatory lesions, 5 (5.1%) suderiferous cysts, 5 (5.1%) capillary hemangiomas, 3 (3.1%) xanthelasma, 3 (3.1%) fbromas, 1 (1.0%) moll gland cyst, 1 (1.0%) chondroid syringoma, 1 (1.0%) dermoid cyst, and 1 (1.0%) actinic keratosis. Malignant eyelid tumors included 8 (88.9%) cases of basal cell carcinomas and 1 (11.1%) squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: In this study squamous papilloma was the most common benign eyelid tumor followed by intradermal nevus. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common malignant eyelid tumor followed by squamous cell carcinoma
European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative topical brimonidine use to maintain visibility d... more Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative topical brimonidine use to maintain visibility during trabeculectomy and control intraoperative bleeding and postoperative subconjunctival hemorrhage. Methods The first group comprised 35 eyes of 34 patients administered brimonidine tartrate 0.15% (Brimogut, Bilim Ilac, Turkey) eye drops 6 and 3 min before surgery, and 33 eyes of 31 patients who received no medication for vasoconstriction formed the second group. Preoperative and postoperative photographs and operation video images were taken and vision analysis software used. Black-and-white images were obtained to identify the blood vessel and surface hemorrhage areas. The surface area of the hemorrhage was calculated by counting the black pixels with Image J software. Results There was no significant difference between two groups in terms of baseline (preoperative) eye redness (p > 0.05). In the first group, the eye redness values were 344.7 ± 19.5 pixels preoperatively and 244....
Viskokanalostomi, açık açılı glokomun cerrahi tedavisinde geliştirilen ve ümit verici yöntemlerde... more Viskokanalostomi, açık açılı glokomun cerrahi tedavisinde geliştirilen ve ümit verici yöntemlerden bir tanesi olarak kabul edilmektedir. Viskokanalostomi ameliyatlarının uzun dönem göz içi basıncını (GİB) düşürücü etkisi ve postoperatif komplikasyonları değerlendirildi. Bu retrospektif değerlendirmede 21 hastanın 22 gözüne uygulanmış viskokanalostomi ameliyatı sonuçları incelendi. Hastalar en az 12 en çok 62 ay ve ortalama 27.50 ± 14.71 ay takip edildi. Postoperatif göz içi basıncının ilaçla veya ilaçsız 21 mmHg'nın altında olması cerrahi başarı, ilaçsız 21 mmHg'nın altında olması ise cerrahi tam başarı olarak kabul edildi. Olgularımızın %90'ının postoperatif son kontrollerinde cerrahi başarı sağlandı, bu orana %22.7 hastada medikal tedavi ile ulaşıldı. Viskokanalostomi yönteminin glokom cerrahisinde GİB düşürme yönünden trabekülektomiyle karşılaştırılabilecek düzeyde etkin ve daha az komplikasyon oranı nedeniyle güvenli bir alternatif yöntem olabileceği sonucuna varıldı...
Objective: To evaluate the histopathological results of cases who presented with an eyelid mass a... more Objective: To evaluate the histopathological results of cases who presented with an eyelid mass and underwent mass excision. Methods: The histopathological results of 107 cases, who underwent eyelid mass excision between May 2011 and March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Age and sex, mass localization, operative technique, and histopathological results were recorded. Results: Of 107 subjects included in the study, 61 were male and 46 were female, with a mean age of 49.44±19.81 years. The distribution of benign eyelid tumors were as follows: 37 (37.8%) squamous papillomas, 19 (19.4%) intradermal nevus, 9 (9.2%) seborrheic keratosis, 7 (7.1%) epidermal inclusion cyst, 6 (6.1%) inflammatory lesions, 5 (5.1%) suderiferous cysts, 5 (5.1%) capillary hemangiomas, 3 (3.1%) xanthelasma, 3 (3.1%) fibromas, 1 (1.0%) moll gland cyst, 1 (1.0%) chondroid syringoma, 1 (1.0%) dermoid cyst, and 1 (1.0%) actinic keratosis. Malignant eyelid tumors included 8 (88.9%) cases of basal cell carcinomas ...
Eastern Journal Of Medicine
In this study, 53 eyes of 39 patients who underwent probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obst... more In this study, 53 eyes of 39 patients who underwent probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups according to the timing of the procedure. The operation time of the first group was 11-18 months and the second group was more than 18 months. After the procedure, efficacy and safety status were monitored. Results: There were 21 female and 18 male patients. The mean age of the patients was 13.56 months in the first group, and 25.94 months in the second group. While 30 eyes of 22 patients were studied in the first group, 23 eyes of 17 patients were studied in the second group. The mean follow-up period was 26.15 months. The success rate was 96.7% in group 1 and 78.3% in group 2. No complication was observed during follow-up. Conclusion: In the treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, the probing procedure is highly effective especially in the early age group. The procedure is also effective and safe in delayed cases.
Biological Rhythm Research
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 2016
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2015
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the peripapillary choroidal thickness of patients with chronic ob... more Abstract Objective: To evaluate the peripapillary choroidal thickness of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) via enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). Materials and methods: A total of 80 patients with COPD (80 eyes) and 50 control subjects (50 eyes) were enrolled. Choroidal scans and the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness were obtained for all eyes using OCT. Results: The average peripapillary choroidal thickness measurements of the COPD group (147.58 ± 53.53 μm) were lower than the control group (160.84 ± 44.73 μm) (p = 0.068). Inferior segment thicknesses were significantly thinner than the other segments (p < 0.05). Subfoveal choroidal thickness and RNFL thickness measurements of the COPD group were also lower than those of the control group (p = 0.111). Conclusion: Hypoxia in COPD seems to affect the choroidal thickness. Thinning of the choroid may be attributed to increased vascular resistance and reduced blood flow in patients with COPD. The possible effects of the disease to the eye may be clarified through the role of the choroidal vasculature in the blood supply of the anterior optic nerve head.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2014
This study was performed to evaluate the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and peripapillary choro... more This study was performed to evaluate the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and peripapillary choroidal thickness in eyes with tilted optic disc in order to identify characteristic RNFL and peripapillary choroid patterns verified by optical coherence tomography (OCT). Twenty-nine eyes of 29 patients with tilted optic discs were studied with spectral-domain (SD)-OCT and compared with age and sex-matched control subjects in a prospective design. The imaging of RNFL was performed using circular scans of a diameter of 3.4 mm around the optic disc using OCT. For measurements of peripapillary choroidal thickness, the standar d protocol for RNFL assessment was performed. SD-OCT indicated significantly lower superotemporal (p<0.001), superonasal (p=0.001), and global (p=0.005) RNFL thicknesses in the tilted disc group than those of the control group. Peripapillary choroid was significantly thicker at the site of the elevated rim of eyes with tilted disc (p<0.001). This study demonstrated a clinical characterization of the main tilted disc morphologies that may be helpful in differentiating a tilted disc from other altered disc morphologies. Further studies are recommended to study the comparison between glaucoma and tilted disc groups.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 2016
To evaluate the outcome of the modified technique of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) with a... more To evaluate the outcome of the modified technique of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) with a "U"-shaped single flap that was fixed on to the orbicularis muscle with combined silicone tube in dacriostenosis. In cases with decreased visibility because of excessive bleeding during surgery, a small sac size, and difficulty of mutual suturing between nasal mucosal and sac flaps related to distance. This retrospective study included 118 patients with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction who underwent the modified technique of EDCR. The modified EDCR procedure envisions the creation of anastomosis of the single anterior "U"-shaped flaps suturing anterior flaps of the lacrimal sac and nasal mucosa. The sutured flap was fixed on to the orbicularis muscle. The silicone tube intubation was performed on all patients. The average age of the patients was 39 ± 19.2 (9-70) years, including 94 women and 24 men. The average follow-up time was 18 ± 4.5 (9-36) months. Total 112 eyes...
International journal of ophthalmology, 2015
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
We evaluated the effect of phacoemulsification surgery on intraocular pressure (IOP), anterior ch... more We evaluated the effect of phacoemulsification surgery on intraocular pressure (IOP), anterior chamber depth (ACD), iridocorneal angle (ICA), and central corneal thickness (CCT) of the patients with cataract and ocular hypertension. The decrease in IO P values of the 1 st week, 1 st month, 3 rd month, 6 th month, and 1 st year was statistically significant, but that of the 2 nd year was not significant. The increase in ACD and ICA values of the 1 st week, 1 st month, 3 rd month, 6 th month, and 1 st year was statistically significant, but that of the 2 nd year was not significant. The increase in CCT values of 1 st week and 1 st month was statistically significant, but those of 3 rd month, 6 th month, 1 st year, and 2 nd year were not significant. In conclusion, phacoemulsification surgery decreases IOP and increases ACD and ICA in the short-term. However, in the long-term it does not cause any significant changes.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2015
To evaluate the outcomes and complications following phacoemulsification surgery in eyes with cat... more To evaluate the outcomes and complications following phacoemulsification surgery in eyes with cataract and high myopia. We retrospectively evaluated the data of 43 eyes of 28 consecutive patients (12 males, 16 females) with cataract and high myopia who had undergone phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. The mean [± standard deviation (range)] age of the patients was 59.20 ± 11.08 (39-77) years. The frequency of nuclear cataract was significantly higher than that of other cataract types (P=0.003). The mean axial length was 28.97 ± 1.99 (26-33) mm and the mean IOL power was 5.09 ± 4.78 (-3.0 to +14.0) diopters (D). The mean preoperative spherical equivalent (SE) was -16.48 ± 5.23 (-8.00 to -25.00) D and the mean postoperative SE was -1.46 ± 0.93 (0.00 to -3.00) D (P=0.00). The mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.91 ± 0.37 (0.30 to -1.50) logMAR and the mean postoperative BCVA was 0.29 ± 0.25 (0.00-1.00) logMAR (P=0.00). Twenty-two eyes (51.2%) achieved the target postoperative refraction (±1.0 D). The eyes were divided into 3 groups according to the axial length. The mean biometric error was significantly higher in the group with the greatest axial length than in the other groups (P=0.007). Preoperative argon laser photocoagulation was performed in 7 eyes (16%) on account of retinal tears, retinal holes, or lattice degeneration. Postoperatively, retinal tears developed in 2 eyes (4%) and were treated with photocoagulation. One eye (2%) developed retinal detachment postoperatively, with the patient consequently referred for retinal surgery. Postoperatively, posterior capsule opacities developed in 11 eyes (25%), with all cases treated by laser capsulotomy. Good postoperative outcomes following phacoemulsification surgery were observed in patients with cataract and high myopia. However, clinicians should be aware of the risk of postoperative retinal tears and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Preoperative prophylactic argon laser photocoagulation treatment should be considered where necessary.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2015
To evaluate the influence of size and shape of neodymium:yttrium aluminum- Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser ... more To evaluate the influence of size and shape of neodymium:yttrium aluminum- Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy on visual acuity and refraction. We retrospectively evaluated 85 eyes of 67 patients treated with Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification (PCO). The mean age of included patients was 57.57 ± 9.26 (mean ± standard deviation, 38-75 years). The mean interval between surgery and Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy was 26.09 ± 7.08 (10-38) months. Patients were divided into four groups according to the shape and size of capsulotomy. Groups comprised patients with cruciate shape capsulotomies with openings of less than or equal to 3.5 mm (Group 1) or greater (Group 2) and patients with circular shape capsulotomies with openings of less than or equal to 3.5 mm (Group 3) or greater (Group 4). The mean number and energy of laser firings were significantly higher in Group 4 (p=0.00), and significantly lower in Group 1 (p=0.00), compared with that in other groups. Pre-procedural and post-procedural mean spherical equivalent (SE) values were significantly higher in Group 1 (p=0.026 and p=0.011, respectively). No statistical difference in best-corrected visual acuities (BCVA) or intraocular pressures (IOP) were observed between groups before (p=0.44 and p=0.452, respectively) or after capsulotomy (p=0.108 and p=0.125, respectively). A significantly higher number of patients in Group 4 (p=0.001), and a significantly lower number of patients in Group 1 (p=0.001), reported floating bodies compared with that in other groups. No significant changes in SE or intraocular pressure were observed after capsulotomy in any group (p=0.074 and p=0.856, respectively). Best-corrected visual acuity was significantly improved following capsulotomy in all groups (p<0.01). Cruciate shape capsulotomy with an opening of 3.5 mm or less provides the greatest improvement in visual function with minimal complications.
BMC Ophthalmology, 2015
Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the course of dry eye syndrome af... more Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the course of dry eye syndrome after phacoemulsification surgery.
Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Tip Dergisi, 2015
Dicle Medical Journal, 2015
Amaç: Göz kapağında kitle nedeniyle başvuran ve kitle eksizyonu yapılan olguların histopatolojik ... more Amaç: Göz kapağında kitle nedeniyle başvuran ve kitle eksizyonu yapılan olguların histopatolojik sonuçlarını değerlendirmek. Yöntemler: Mayıs 2011 ile Mart 2014 tarihleri arasında göz kapağı kitlesi eksizyonu yapılan 107 olgunun histopatolojik sonuçları retrospektif olarak değerlendirildi. Vakaların yaşı ve cinsiyeti, kitlenin lokalizasyonu, ameliyat tekniği ve histopatolojik tanıları kaydedildi. Bulgular: Çalışmaya dahil edilen 107 hastanın 61’i erkek, 46’sı kadın olup yaş ortalaması 49,44±19,81 yıl idi. İyi huylu göz kapağı tümörlerinin histopatolojik sonuçlarına göre dağılımı skuamöz papillom 37 olgu (%37,8), intradermal nevüs 19 olgu (%19,4), seboreik keratoz 9 olgu (%9,2), epidermal inklüzyon kisti 7 olgu (%7,1), inflamatuar lezyon 6 olgu (%6,1), suderiferöz kist 5 olgu (%5,1), kapiller hemanjiom 5 olgu (%5,1), ksantelezma 3 olgu (%3,1), fibrom 3 olgu (%3,1), moll gland kisti 1 olgu (%1,0), kondroid syringoma 1 olgu (%1,0), dermoid kist 1 olgu (%1,0), aktinik keratoz 1 olgu (%1,0) idi. Kötü huylu göz kapağı tümörlerinin histopatolojik sonuçlarına göre dağılımı bazal hücreli karsinom 8 olgu (%88,9), yassı hücreli karsinom 1 olgu (%11,1) idi. Sonuç: Çalışmamızda skuamöz papillom en sık görülen iyi huylu kapak tümörüdür ve bunu ikinci sırada intradermal nevüs izlemektedir. Kötü huylu kapak tümörlerinde en sık bazal hücreli karsinom gözlenmektedir, bunu ikinci sırada yassı hücreli karsinom izlemektedir.Objective: To evaluate the histopathological results of cases who presented with an eyelid mass and underwent mass excision. Methods: The histopathological results of 107 cases, who underwent eyelid mass excision between May 2011 and March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Age and sex, mass localization, operative technique, and histopathological results were recorded. Results: Of 107 subjects included in the study, 61 were male and 46 were female, with a mean age of 49.44±19.81 years. The distribution of benign eyelid tumors were as follows: 37 (37.8%) squamous papillomas, 19 (19.4%) intradermal nevus, 9 (9.2%) seborrheic keratosis, 7 (7.1%) epidermal inclusion cyst, 6 (6.1%) infammatory lesions, 5 (5.1%) suderiferous cysts, 5 (5.1%) capillary hemangiomas, 3 (3.1%) xanthelasma, 3 (3.1%) fbromas, 1 (1.0%) moll gland cyst, 1 (1.0%) chondroid syringoma, 1 (1.0%) dermoid cyst, and 1 (1.0%) actinic keratosis. Malignant eyelid tumors included 8 (88.9%) cases of basal cell carcinomas and 1 (11.1%) squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion: In this study squamous papilloma was the most common benign eyelid tumor followed by intradermal nevus. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common malignant eyelid tumor followed by squamous cell carcinoma
European Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022
Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative topical brimonidine use to maintain visibility d... more Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative topical brimonidine use to maintain visibility during trabeculectomy and control intraoperative bleeding and postoperative subconjunctival hemorrhage. Methods The first group comprised 35 eyes of 34 patients administered brimonidine tartrate 0.15% (Brimogut, Bilim Ilac, Turkey) eye drops 6 and 3 min before surgery, and 33 eyes of 31 patients who received no medication for vasoconstriction formed the second group. Preoperative and postoperative photographs and operation video images were taken and vision analysis software used. Black-and-white images were obtained to identify the blood vessel and surface hemorrhage areas. The surface area of the hemorrhage was calculated by counting the black pixels with Image J software. Results There was no significant difference between two groups in terms of baseline (preoperative) eye redness (p > 0.05). In the first group, the eye redness values were 344.7 ± 19.5 pixels preoperatively and 244....
Viskokanalostomi, açık açılı glokomun cerrahi tedavisinde geliştirilen ve ümit verici yöntemlerde... more Viskokanalostomi, açık açılı glokomun cerrahi tedavisinde geliştirilen ve ümit verici yöntemlerden bir tanesi olarak kabul edilmektedir. Viskokanalostomi ameliyatlarının uzun dönem göz içi basıncını (GİB) düşürücü etkisi ve postoperatif komplikasyonları değerlendirildi. Bu retrospektif değerlendirmede 21 hastanın 22 gözüne uygulanmış viskokanalostomi ameliyatı sonuçları incelendi. Hastalar en az 12 en çok 62 ay ve ortalama 27.50 ± 14.71 ay takip edildi. Postoperatif göz içi basıncının ilaçla veya ilaçsız 21 mmHg'nın altında olması cerrahi başarı, ilaçsız 21 mmHg'nın altında olması ise cerrahi tam başarı olarak kabul edildi. Olgularımızın %90'ının postoperatif son kontrollerinde cerrahi başarı sağlandı, bu orana %22.7 hastada medikal tedavi ile ulaşıldı. Viskokanalostomi yönteminin glokom cerrahisinde GİB düşürme yönünden trabekülektomiyle karşılaştırılabilecek düzeyde etkin ve daha az komplikasyon oranı nedeniyle güvenli bir alternatif yöntem olabileceği sonucuna varıldı...
Objective: To evaluate the histopathological results of cases who presented with an eyelid mass a... more Objective: To evaluate the histopathological results of cases who presented with an eyelid mass and underwent mass excision. Methods: The histopathological results of 107 cases, who underwent eyelid mass excision between May 2011 and March 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Age and sex, mass localization, operative technique, and histopathological results were recorded. Results: Of 107 subjects included in the study, 61 were male and 46 were female, with a mean age of 49.44±19.81 years. The distribution of benign eyelid tumors were as follows: 37 (37.8%) squamous papillomas, 19 (19.4%) intradermal nevus, 9 (9.2%) seborrheic keratosis, 7 (7.1%) epidermal inclusion cyst, 6 (6.1%) inflammatory lesions, 5 (5.1%) suderiferous cysts, 5 (5.1%) capillary hemangiomas, 3 (3.1%) xanthelasma, 3 (3.1%) fibromas, 1 (1.0%) moll gland cyst, 1 (1.0%) chondroid syringoma, 1 (1.0%) dermoid cyst, and 1 (1.0%) actinic keratosis. Malignant eyelid tumors included 8 (88.9%) cases of basal cell carcinomas ...
Eastern Journal Of Medicine
In this study, 53 eyes of 39 patients who underwent probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obst... more In this study, 53 eyes of 39 patients who underwent probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups according to the timing of the procedure. The operation time of the first group was 11-18 months and the second group was more than 18 months. After the procedure, efficacy and safety status were monitored. Results: There were 21 female and 18 male patients. The mean age of the patients was 13.56 months in the first group, and 25.94 months in the second group. While 30 eyes of 22 patients were studied in the first group, 23 eyes of 17 patients were studied in the second group. The mean follow-up period was 26.15 months. The success rate was 96.7% in group 1 and 78.3% in group 2. No complication was observed during follow-up. Conclusion: In the treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction, the probing procedure is highly effective especially in the early age group. The procedure is also effective and safe in delayed cases.
Biological Rhythm Research
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 2016
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2015
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the peripapillary choroidal thickness of patients with chronic ob... more Abstract Objective: To evaluate the peripapillary choroidal thickness of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) via enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT). Materials and methods: A total of 80 patients with COPD (80 eyes) and 50 control subjects (50 eyes) were enrolled. Choroidal scans and the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness were obtained for all eyes using OCT. Results: The average peripapillary choroidal thickness measurements of the COPD group (147.58 ± 53.53 μm) were lower than the control group (160.84 ± 44.73 μm) (p = 0.068). Inferior segment thicknesses were significantly thinner than the other segments (p < 0.05). Subfoveal choroidal thickness and RNFL thickness measurements of the COPD group were also lower than those of the control group (p = 0.111). Conclusion: Hypoxia in COPD seems to affect the choroidal thickness. Thinning of the choroid may be attributed to increased vascular resistance and reduced blood flow in patients with COPD. The possible effects of the disease to the eye may be clarified through the role of the choroidal vasculature in the blood supply of the anterior optic nerve head.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2014
This study was performed to evaluate the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and peripapillary choro... more This study was performed to evaluate the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and peripapillary choroidal thickness in eyes with tilted optic disc in order to identify characteristic RNFL and peripapillary choroid patterns verified by optical coherence tomography (OCT). Twenty-nine eyes of 29 patients with tilted optic discs were studied with spectral-domain (SD)-OCT and compared with age and sex-matched control subjects in a prospective design. The imaging of RNFL was performed using circular scans of a diameter of 3.4 mm around the optic disc using OCT. For measurements of peripapillary choroidal thickness, the standar d protocol for RNFL assessment was performed. SD-OCT indicated significantly lower superotemporal (p<0.001), superonasal (p=0.001), and global (p=0.005) RNFL thicknesses in the tilted disc group than those of the control group. Peripapillary choroid was significantly thicker at the site of the elevated rim of eyes with tilted disc (p<0.001). This study demonstrated a clinical characterization of the main tilted disc morphologies that may be helpful in differentiating a tilted disc from other altered disc morphologies. Further studies are recommended to study the comparison between glaucoma and tilted disc groups.
The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 2016
To evaluate the outcome of the modified technique of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) with a... more To evaluate the outcome of the modified technique of external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) with a "U"-shaped single flap that was fixed on to the orbicularis muscle with combined silicone tube in dacriostenosis. In cases with decreased visibility because of excessive bleeding during surgery, a small sac size, and difficulty of mutual suturing between nasal mucosal and sac flaps related to distance. This retrospective study included 118 patients with a nasolacrimal duct obstruction who underwent the modified technique of EDCR. The modified EDCR procedure envisions the creation of anastomosis of the single anterior "U"-shaped flaps suturing anterior flaps of the lacrimal sac and nasal mucosa. The sutured flap was fixed on to the orbicularis muscle. The silicone tube intubation was performed on all patients. The average age of the patients was 39 ± 19.2 (9-70) years, including 94 women and 24 men. The average follow-up time was 18 ± 4.5 (9-36) months. Total 112 eyes...
International journal of ophthalmology, 2015
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
We evaluated the effect of phacoemulsification surgery on intraocular pressure (IOP), anterior ch... more We evaluated the effect of phacoemulsification surgery on intraocular pressure (IOP), anterior chamber depth (ACD), iridocorneal angle (ICA), and central corneal thickness (CCT) of the patients with cataract and ocular hypertension. The decrease in IO P values of the 1 st week, 1 st month, 3 rd month, 6 th month, and 1 st year was statistically significant, but that of the 2 nd year was not significant. The increase in ACD and ICA values of the 1 st week, 1 st month, 3 rd month, 6 th month, and 1 st year was statistically significant, but that of the 2 nd year was not significant. The increase in CCT values of 1 st week and 1 st month was statistically significant, but those of 3 rd month, 6 th month, 1 st year, and 2 nd year were not significant. In conclusion, phacoemulsification surgery decreases IOP and increases ACD and ICA in the short-term. However, in the long-term it does not cause any significant changes.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2015
To evaluate the outcomes and complications following phacoemulsification surgery in eyes with cat... more To evaluate the outcomes and complications following phacoemulsification surgery in eyes with cataract and high myopia. We retrospectively evaluated the data of 43 eyes of 28 consecutive patients (12 males, 16 females) with cataract and high myopia who had undergone phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. The mean [± standard deviation (range)] age of the patients was 59.20 ± 11.08 (39-77) years. The frequency of nuclear cataract was significantly higher than that of other cataract types (P=0.003). The mean axial length was 28.97 ± 1.99 (26-33) mm and the mean IOL power was 5.09 ± 4.78 (-3.0 to +14.0) diopters (D). The mean preoperative spherical equivalent (SE) was -16.48 ± 5.23 (-8.00 to -25.00) D and the mean postoperative SE was -1.46 ± 0.93 (0.00 to -3.00) D (P=0.00). The mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.91 ± 0.37 (0.30 to -1.50) logMAR and the mean postoperative BCVA was 0.29 ± 0.25 (0.00-1.00) logMAR (P=0.00). Twenty-two eyes (51.2%) achieved the target postoperative refraction (±1.0 D). The eyes were divided into 3 groups according to the axial length. The mean biometric error was significantly higher in the group with the greatest axial length than in the other groups (P=0.007). Preoperative argon laser photocoagulation was performed in 7 eyes (16%) on account of retinal tears, retinal holes, or lattice degeneration. Postoperatively, retinal tears developed in 2 eyes (4%) and were treated with photocoagulation. One eye (2%) developed retinal detachment postoperatively, with the patient consequently referred for retinal surgery. Postoperatively, posterior capsule opacities developed in 11 eyes (25%), with all cases treated by laser capsulotomy. Good postoperative outcomes following phacoemulsification surgery were observed in patients with cataract and high myopia. However, clinicians should be aware of the risk of postoperative retinal tears and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Preoperative prophylactic argon laser photocoagulation treatment should be considered where necessary.
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia, 2015
To evaluate the influence of size and shape of neodymium:yttrium aluminum- Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser ... more To evaluate the influence of size and shape of neodymium:yttrium aluminum- Garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy on visual acuity and refraction. We retrospectively evaluated 85 eyes of 67 patients treated with Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy for posterior capsule opacification (PCO). The mean age of included patients was 57.57 ± 9.26 (mean ± standard deviation, 38-75 years). The mean interval between surgery and Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy was 26.09 ± 7.08 (10-38) months. Patients were divided into four groups according to the shape and size of capsulotomy. Groups comprised patients with cruciate shape capsulotomies with openings of less than or equal to 3.5 mm (Group 1) or greater (Group 2) and patients with circular shape capsulotomies with openings of less than or equal to 3.5 mm (Group 3) or greater (Group 4). The mean number and energy of laser firings were significantly higher in Group 4 (p=0.00), and significantly lower in Group 1 (p=0.00), compared with that in other groups. Pre-procedural and post-procedural mean spherical equivalent (SE) values were significantly higher in Group 1 (p=0.026 and p=0.011, respectively). No statistical difference in best-corrected visual acuities (BCVA) or intraocular pressures (IOP) were observed between groups before (p=0.44 and p=0.452, respectively) or after capsulotomy (p=0.108 and p=0.125, respectively). A significantly higher number of patients in Group 4 (p=0.001), and a significantly lower number of patients in Group 1 (p=0.001), reported floating bodies compared with that in other groups. No significant changes in SE or intraocular pressure were observed after capsulotomy in any group (p=0.074 and p=0.856, respectively). Best-corrected visual acuity was significantly improved following capsulotomy in all groups (p<0.01). Cruciate shape capsulotomy with an opening of 3.5 mm or less provides the greatest improvement in visual function with minimal complications.
BMC Ophthalmology, 2015
Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the course of dry eye syndrome af... more Background: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the course of dry eye syndrome after phacoemulsification surgery.
Dicle Medical Journal / Dicle Tip Dergisi, 2015