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To investigate the retinal toxicity of a vitreous substitute perfluorodecalin (PFD) in the rabbit... more To investigate the retinal toxicity of a vitreous substitute perfluorodecalin (PFD) in the rabbit eye up to 2 weeks after injection. A space was created in the vitreous cavity by injecting 0.4 cc of perfluoropropane gas. After 3 days gas-fluid exchange was performed. Experimental eyes were injected with 1 cc of PFD and control eyes with 1 cc of Ringer solution. The eyes were enucleated 1, 3, 6 and 14 days after the procedure and histological studies were conducted. Control samples showed almost normal histology. One day after PFD injection photoreceptor nuclei dropout and migration below the outer limiting membrane, pyknosis and occasional densification of cell bodies were observed. After 3 days glial cell hypertrophy and accumulation of macrophages above the inner limiting membrane was also noted. After 6 days necrosis was observed in the outer and inner retinal layers. Foci of cell death in the retina were also observed 14 days after PFD injection. PFD induced degenerative changes in the rabbit retina within the first 24 hours after administration. Structural alterations in the inner and outer retina persisted within the two weeks of observation. Our results support the removal of PFD at the end of the primary surgical procedure.
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde
Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome (Z.E.C.) is a very rare type of ectodermal dysplasia, inherited in X... more Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome (Z.E.C.) is a very rare type of ectodermal dysplasia, inherited in X-linked recessive manner and characterised by poikiloderma, nail dystrophy, lingual leucoplakia, bone marrow hypoplasia, hyperkeratosis and hyperhidrosis of planta and palms, dental anomalies and caries, premature grey hair. We report on a 46-year-old man who presented with occlusion of lacrimal puncta, trichiasis, severe dry eye, recurrent corneal ulceration and perforation, uveitis. HLA typing, flow cytometry of peripheral lymphocytes, bone marrow biopsy, conjunctival biopsy and extensive laboratory evaluation towards autoimmune and infectious diseases were performed. CD4+ T cells fraction was decreased, CD8+ and CD3+ HLA DR+ elevated. The patient was HLA-B27 positive. Laboratory studies revealed increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein level, hypochromic and hypoplastic anaemia, negative serum titers of antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, HTLV-I, toxoplasma gondii and treponema pallidum, repeated titers to cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and herpes zoster viruses--IgM negative, IgG positive. Corneal perforation was treated with amniotic membrane transplantation and corneal transplantation. The defect in cell-mediated immune mechanisms in Z.E.C. syndrome explains the corneal perforation, sicca syndrome and uveitis, first reported in this syndrome.
Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine: AAEM
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To present our experience with the amniotic membrane transplantation in severe corneal diseases. ... more To present our experience with the amniotic membrane transplantation in severe corneal diseases. In 1998 amniotic membrane transplantation was applied in 18 eyes (17 patients) with severe and persistent corneal diseases. The indications were as follows: perforated corneal ulcer--9 eyes, persistent non-perforated corneal ulcer--4 cases, recurrent transplant disease--2 eyes, 1 patient with Sjögren syndrome and 1 with keratolysis in the course of ulcerative colitis. Amniotic membrane was prepared in the International Eye Bank of Lublin from human placenta after elective caesarean section according to the standard protocol. In 7 eyes with perforated ulcers and 4 eyes with non-perforated ulcers prompt healing was observed. In 4 cases markedly improved visual acuity resulted from corneal clarification. In 1 eye perforation persisted in spite of amniotic membrane transplantation and keratoplasty was performed afterwards. In the case of keratolysis, amniotic membrane transplantation did not prevent corneal perforation which was closed successfully with autologous conjunctival flap. In 2 eyes with recurrent transplant disease amniotic membrane dissolved quickly after transplantation. In one case the state of the cornea improved. The second eye required retransplantation of the membrane. We observed that amniotic membrane dissolved more quickly in a vascularized bed. Amniotic membrane transplantation may be considered a good alternative method for treating severe corneal disorders that are refractory to conventional treatment.
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To determine the incidence of postoperative ptosis in patients after cataract extraction and whet... more To determine the incidence of postoperative ptosis in patients after cataract extraction and whether the type of local anaesthesia has any influence on the occurrence of this complication. This study comprised 72 patients who had phakoemulsification of cataract. In group I 36 patients received 2-point peribulbar anaesthesia and in group II 36 patients received retrobulbar anaesthesia and the lid block. No bridle suture was used in both groups. To evaluate the ptosis the distance between the upper lid margin and central corneal reflex was measured before and 3 days after the operation. The ptosis of 2 mm occurred in one patient. There was no statistical difference between two groups referring to the incidence of ptosis. This relatively low incidence may be due to not using bridle suture. The technique of anaesthesia seemed to have no influence on the incidence of postoperative ptosis in our study.
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To present our experience with the surgical management of endophthalmitis. The results of 27 pars... more To present our experience with the surgical management of endophthalmitis. The results of 27 pars plana vitrectomies in 19 patients with clinical evidence of endophthalmitis were analysed. The endophthalmitis was considered as endogenous in 4 cases and exogenous in 15 cases. With the use of vitrectomy good anatomical and functional results were obtained. Pre-operative visual acuity was worse than 1/50 in 16 patients and ranged from 1/50 to 4/50 in 3 patients. Postoperative visual acuity was worse than 1/50 in 7 patients, ranged from 1/50 to 4/50 in 3 patients and was better than 5/50 in 9 patients. Pars plana vitrectomy in the management of endophthalmitis makes it possible to collect material for culture, removal of viable organisms and inflammatory products. In cases of posttraumatic endophthalmitis vitrectomy allows to prevent future complications.
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Page 1. Diode Laser Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Teresa C. Chen, MD Louis R. Pasquale, MD D... more Page 1. Diode Laser Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Teresa C. Chen, MD Louis R. Pasquale, MD David S. Walton, MD Cynthia L. Grosskreutz, MD, Ph.D. ■ Cyclodestruction Cyclodestruction generally is used for glaucoma ...
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To determine the clinical character of patients with keratoplasty after viral keratitis and compa... more To determine the clinical character of patients with keratoplasty after viral keratitis and comparison of pre- and postoperative visual acuity. The study involved 24 patients treated using corneal graft after viral keratitis complications. Sex, age, permanent residence, duration of disease, previous pharmacological treatment, indications to corneal graft and postoperative functional results were evaluated. In 24 cases 16 (66.7%) were males in age 38-75 years old. Eight (33.3%) of the 24 cases were females in age 12-78 years old. Visual acuity improvement after corneal graft was observed in 23 patients. There was no visual acuity improvement in one case with considerable degree of optic nerve lesion. The results of these examinations showed, that keratoplasty after viral keratitis complications were more frequent in males, especially in 40-59 age range, professionally engaged. Statistical analysis of these cases showed good prognosis of visual acuity improvement after surgical treatment.
European journal of ophthalmology
To present a modified technique for non-penetrating deep sclerotomy (NPDS) with limited use of sh... more To present a modified technique for non-penetrating deep sclerotomy (NPDS) with limited use of sharp instruments. A special fine spatula is used to separate the Descemet membrane from stromal tissue afterpreparing superficial and deep scleral flaps and opening the Schlemm's canal. Another specially designed spatula is used to protect the membrane when excising the overlying trabecular and stromal tissue. The other steps of the surgery are identical with the original Kozlov method. The modified surgery was performed by one surgeon experienced in NPDS, and three others starting their transition to this technique under the guidance of the first. Sixty-six patients (66 eyes) with primary open-angle glaucoma (51) or pseudo-exfoliature glaucoma (15) were treated with NPDS. Two microperforations (3%) of the Descemet membrane were the only intraoperative complications. They did not require iridotomy or any special treatment. In the early postoperative period one 2-mm hyphema was observed, and in five cases there was transient hypotony. In one other case there was a choroidal detachment, which resolved spontaneously in less than two weeks. IOP the day after surgery ranged from 5 to 13 mmHg (mean 9.6) and after one year from 10 to 22 mmHg (mean 14.6). Late complications and IOP control were similar to conventional NPDS. These procedures performed by one experienced and three inexperienced surgeons gave satisfactory results and the modified method can be recommended for surgeons beginning nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery, and should shorten their learning curve.
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The aim of the study was to elucidate a potential relationship between systemic and intraocular (... more The aim of the study was to elucidate a potential relationship between systemic and intraocular (aqueous humor and lens) levels of lipid peroxidation products (LPO) during development of senile cataract. Population examined included 59 females and 44 males (average age 67.1 +/- 10.78), who underwent surgical cataract extraction. They were divided into 3 groups based on cataract stage. Conjugated diens (CD) and malonyl dialdehyde (MDA) levels in lens nuclei, aqueous humor and blood sera, were assessed. Our results showed significant increase of CD and MDA levels in lens nuclei and aqueous humor with clinical advancement of cataract accompanied by increases of serum CD and MDA levels. Significant, positive correlations between analyzed parameters were noticed. This indicates that systemic lipid peroxidation may affect local advancement of the disease within the lens through the influence on intraocular levels of LPO.
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska. Sectio D: Medicina
Oxidative stress has been implicated in pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. It has been hypothe... more Oxidative stress has been implicated in pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. It has been hypothesized that hyperglycaemia may damage vascular endothelium and retina by inducing the synthesis of oxidant reactive species. The aim of the present study was to estimate lipid peroxidation by detecting the concentration of malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal in diabetic patients with retinopathy, subjects without retinopathy and the reference group. Sixty-one patients were studied, including 30 patients with severe non-proliferative retinopathy in NIDDM and 31 diabetic patients without retinopathy. The reference group were 11 systemic healthy patients. Concentration of malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal was measured in plasma sample using a Lipid peroxidation Assay Kit (Calbiochem-Novabiochem Corp.). The concentration of lipid peroxidation products in patients with retinopathy was statistically significantly elevated in comparison to diabetic patients without retinopathy (p < 0.001) and the reference group (p < 0.001). We do not notice any significant differences in levels of MDA and 4-HNE between patients without diabetic retinopathy and the reference group. In view of our results we can conclude that oxidative stress is an important risk factor in the development of diabetic retinopathy.
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To determine if mydriasis and accommodation affect intraocular pressure (IOP) and pigment release... more To determine if mydriasis and accommodation affect intraocular pressure (IOP) and pigment release in patients with the pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS). Seventeen patients (34 eyes) diagnosed with PDS were included in the study (10 men and 7 women). Tonometry was performed on all patients before, and at 1 and 2 hours after mydriasis and before, and at 1 and 2 hours after sustained reading. The statistical analysis was performed using the paired T-test. In both tests the differences in intraocular pressure values were not statistically significant. Pigment liberation occurred in 11.8% of patients after mydriasis but was not associated with an increase in IOP. Accommodation during sustained reading did not cause significant pigment release or an IOP rise.
Klinika oczna, 2010
To present therapeutic application of tectonic epikeratoplasty as logical patch in severe ocular ... more To present therapeutic application of tectonic epikeratoplasty as logical patch in severe ocular surface disorders. Full thickness corneo-scleral transplants, 14 mm in diameter were used in 67 operations of 41 patients with corneal perforation or descemetocele. (14 women and 27 men), in the period 1998-2008. The mean age of patients was 55.2 +/- 17.7 years (range 15-82). The transplants were sutured over the limbus or the scleral rim and was implanted under the conjunctiva after 360 degrees peritomy. Donor tissue unsuitable for penetrating keratoplasty because of poor endothelium or corneal scarring, was obtained from Lublin Eye Bank. We observed closing of the perforation in all cases. Healing of the ulceration with scar formation and new vessels ingrowth was noted. In some eyes repeated epikeratoplasties were performed. Tectonic epikeratoplasty is a safe and simple method of treatment of corneal perforations. It provides a biological patch stimulating the healing of corneal defect...
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2001
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To present the results of vitrectomy in the management of preretinal fibrosis. 45 patients with p... more To present the results of vitrectomy in the management of preretinal fibrosis. 45 patients with preretinal fibrosis treated with vitrectomy were analysed. 33 of them were treated from 1997 to 1998 in Ophthalmology Dept. University of Heidelberg (Germany) and 12 were treated from 1998 to 1999 in the 1st Eye Hospital Lublin University School of Medicine. The reason for preretinal fibrosis: idiopathic-22 patients, retinal detachment--16, retinal vein occlusion--2, trauma--2, uveitis-1, perivasculitis--1, alopecia--1. Due to applied treatment 27 patients (60%) showed visual improvement, 13 patients (29%) had the same visual acuity before and after vitrectomy and 5 patients (11%) noticed a decrease of visual acuity after the treatment. Vitrectomy is an effective method of treatment of patients with preretinal fibrosis. In cases with no improvement of visual acuity after surgery, vitrectomy could reduce a metamorphopsia.
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To investigate morphologic age-related changes in the human choroid and quantify choriocapillaris... more To investigate morphologic age-related changes in the human choroid and quantify choriocapillaris density and diameter, Bruch's membrane and entire choroid thickness. 45 human eyes (aged from 17 to 84) were examined. After fixation of the eyeballs, cross-sections were done and the material was processed for light and electron transmission microscopy. Histomorphometric analysis was performed using H + E slides. Four measurements were performed in each slide at the area of 1000 microns located 4.5 mm temporally from the center of optic disc: Bruch's membrane thickness, longer and shorter diameter of the choriocapillaris, and thickness of the choroid. Statistical analysis was performed. In light and electron microscopy age-related changes were observed at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch's membrane, choriocapillaris, and vessels of Sattler's and Haller's layer. Histomorphometric relationships between analyzed features were demonstrated at correlation diagrams. Age-related thickening of Bruch's membrane, decreased density and diameter of choriocapillaris, and also thinning of the entire choroid was observed.
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To analyse the occurrence of the anterior capsule contraction following cataract surgery. Capsule... more To analyse the occurrence of the anterior capsule contraction following cataract surgery. Capsule contraction syndrome (CCS) is defined as an extreme reduction in diameter of anterior capsulectomy, capsular bag diameter and, occasionally, displacement of the IOL after extracapsular cataract extraction. It is relatively frequent in pseudoexfoliation, advanced age, in association with uveitis, pars planitis and myotonic muscular dystrophy. 5965 eyes of patients were operated on cataract between 1.01.1994 and 31.12.1997 in Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology and 1st Eye Hospital, Medical School in Lublin. Two types of surgical procedures were performed: "divide and conquer" phacoemulsification with 4.5-8 mm continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (3385 eyes) and extracapsular cataract extraction with "can opener" capsulotomy (2580 eyes). 20 cases of clinically apparent CCS were referred to the Department: in the course of intensive postoperative inflammation--5, in patients over 80--4, in pseudoexfoliation syndrome--2, myotonic dystrophy--1, ectopia lentis--2, other causes--6. In order to improve visual acuity in 4 cases surgical removal of the distorted and opaque anterior capsule was performed, in 3 cases relaxing radial tears were done, in 3 cases secondary anterior capsulotomy was performed using Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. In cases where the occurrence of CCS is especially high large diameter capsulorhexis should be performed and IOL designed to provide maximal peripheral capsular bag expansion should be implanted.
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the degree of inflammation and to monitor the dy... more The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the degree of inflammation and to monitor the dynamics of the blood-aqueous barrier disruption in selected cases of uveitis using laser tyndalometry. Measurements with the use of laser tyndalometer (Kowa FM-500) were performed in 72 patients (90 eyes) with various types of uveitis. They were divided into four groups: anterior uveitis (28 eyes), intermediate uveitis (pars planitis) (28 eyes), posterior uveitis (26 eyes) and panuveitis (8 eyes). Aqueous flare values were expressed as photon counts per millisecond. Tyndalometric mean values in control eyes were 4.8 +/- 1.0 ph/msec. Mean initial flare was pronounced in multifocal choroiditis and panuveitis--196.0 ph/msec, HLA-B27 positive acute anterior uveitis--145.4 ph/msec, and in acute herpes zoster anterior uveitis--52.4 ph/msec. It was mild to moderate in Fuchs uveitis syndrome--7.8 ph/msec, pars planitis--15.7 ph/msec, posterior uveitis in toxoplasmosis--6.8 ph/msec and toxocariasis--17.5 ph/msec. The potential of laser flare-meter for precise follow-up and adjustment of therapy was demonstrated in selected cases. Laser tyndalometry has been proved to be a useful tool for the objective and quantitative evaluation of anterior chamber flare in uveitis and for monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment, thus improving therapeutic efficacy of uveitis.
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
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To investigate the retinal toxicity of a vitreous substitute perfluorodecalin (PFD) in the rabbit... more To investigate the retinal toxicity of a vitreous substitute perfluorodecalin (PFD) in the rabbit eye up to 2 weeks after injection. A space was created in the vitreous cavity by injecting 0.4 cc of perfluoropropane gas. After 3 days gas-fluid exchange was performed. Experimental eyes were injected with 1 cc of PFD and control eyes with 1 cc of Ringer solution. The eyes were enucleated 1, 3, 6 and 14 days after the procedure and histological studies were conducted. Control samples showed almost normal histology. One day after PFD injection photoreceptor nuclei dropout and migration below the outer limiting membrane, pyknosis and occasional densification of cell bodies were observed. After 3 days glial cell hypertrophy and accumulation of macrophages above the inner limiting membrane was also noted. After 6 days necrosis was observed in the outer and inner retinal layers. Foci of cell death in the retina were also observed 14 days after PFD injection. PFD induced degenerative changes in the rabbit retina within the first 24 hours after administration. Structural alterations in the inner and outer retina persisted within the two weeks of observation. Our results support the removal of PFD at the end of the primary surgical procedure.
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde
Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome (Z.E.C.) is a very rare type of ectodermal dysplasia, inherited in X... more Zinsser-Engman-Cole syndrome (Z.E.C.) is a very rare type of ectodermal dysplasia, inherited in X-linked recessive manner and characterised by poikiloderma, nail dystrophy, lingual leucoplakia, bone marrow hypoplasia, hyperkeratosis and hyperhidrosis of planta and palms, dental anomalies and caries, premature grey hair. We report on a 46-year-old man who presented with occlusion of lacrimal puncta, trichiasis, severe dry eye, recurrent corneal ulceration and perforation, uveitis. HLA typing, flow cytometry of peripheral lymphocytes, bone marrow biopsy, conjunctival biopsy and extensive laboratory evaluation towards autoimmune and infectious diseases were performed. CD4+ T cells fraction was decreased, CD8+ and CD3+ HLA DR+ elevated. The patient was HLA-B27 positive. Laboratory studies revealed increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein level, hypochromic and hypoplastic anaemia, negative serum titers of antibodies to Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, HTLV-I, toxoplasma gondii and treponema pallidum, repeated titers to cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and herpes zoster viruses--IgM negative, IgG positive. Corneal perforation was treated with amniotic membrane transplantation and corneal transplantation. The defect in cell-mediated immune mechanisms in Z.E.C. syndrome explains the corneal perforation, sicca syndrome and uveitis, first reported in this syndrome.
Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine: AAEM
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To present our experience with the amniotic membrane transplantation in severe corneal diseases. ... more To present our experience with the amniotic membrane transplantation in severe corneal diseases. In 1998 amniotic membrane transplantation was applied in 18 eyes (17 patients) with severe and persistent corneal diseases. The indications were as follows: perforated corneal ulcer--9 eyes, persistent non-perforated corneal ulcer--4 cases, recurrent transplant disease--2 eyes, 1 patient with Sjögren syndrome and 1 with keratolysis in the course of ulcerative colitis. Amniotic membrane was prepared in the International Eye Bank of Lublin from human placenta after elective caesarean section according to the standard protocol. In 7 eyes with perforated ulcers and 4 eyes with non-perforated ulcers prompt healing was observed. In 4 cases markedly improved visual acuity resulted from corneal clarification. In 1 eye perforation persisted in spite of amniotic membrane transplantation and keratoplasty was performed afterwards. In the case of keratolysis, amniotic membrane transplantation did not prevent corneal perforation which was closed successfully with autologous conjunctival flap. In 2 eyes with recurrent transplant disease amniotic membrane dissolved quickly after transplantation. In one case the state of the cornea improved. The second eye required retransplantation of the membrane. We observed that amniotic membrane dissolved more quickly in a vascularized bed. Amniotic membrane transplantation may be considered a good alternative method for treating severe corneal disorders that are refractory to conventional treatment.
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To determine the incidence of postoperative ptosis in patients after cataract extraction and whet... more To determine the incidence of postoperative ptosis in patients after cataract extraction and whether the type of local anaesthesia has any influence on the occurrence of this complication. This study comprised 72 patients who had phakoemulsification of cataract. In group I 36 patients received 2-point peribulbar anaesthesia and in group II 36 patients received retrobulbar anaesthesia and the lid block. No bridle suture was used in both groups. To evaluate the ptosis the distance between the upper lid margin and central corneal reflex was measured before and 3 days after the operation. The ptosis of 2 mm occurred in one patient. There was no statistical difference between two groups referring to the incidence of ptosis. This relatively low incidence may be due to not using bridle suture. The technique of anaesthesia seemed to have no influence on the incidence of postoperative ptosis in our study.
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To present our experience with the surgical management of endophthalmitis. The results of 27 pars... more To present our experience with the surgical management of endophthalmitis. The results of 27 pars plana vitrectomies in 19 patients with clinical evidence of endophthalmitis were analysed. The endophthalmitis was considered as endogenous in 4 cases and exogenous in 15 cases. With the use of vitrectomy good anatomical and functional results were obtained. Pre-operative visual acuity was worse than 1/50 in 16 patients and ranged from 1/50 to 4/50 in 3 patients. Postoperative visual acuity was worse than 1/50 in 7 patients, ranged from 1/50 to 4/50 in 3 patients and was better than 5/50 in 9 patients. Pars plana vitrectomy in the management of endophthalmitis makes it possible to collect material for culture, removal of viable organisms and inflammatory products. In cases of posttraumatic endophthalmitis vitrectomy allows to prevent future complications.
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Page 1. Diode Laser Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Teresa C. Chen, MD Louis R. Pasquale, MD D... more Page 1. Diode Laser Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation Teresa C. Chen, MD Louis R. Pasquale, MD David S. Walton, MD Cynthia L. Grosskreutz, MD, Ph.D. ■ Cyclodestruction Cyclodestruction generally is used for glaucoma ...
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To determine the clinical character of patients with keratoplasty after viral keratitis and compa... more To determine the clinical character of patients with keratoplasty after viral keratitis and comparison of pre- and postoperative visual acuity. The study involved 24 patients treated using corneal graft after viral keratitis complications. Sex, age, permanent residence, duration of disease, previous pharmacological treatment, indications to corneal graft and postoperative functional results were evaluated. In 24 cases 16 (66.7%) were males in age 38-75 years old. Eight (33.3%) of the 24 cases were females in age 12-78 years old. Visual acuity improvement after corneal graft was observed in 23 patients. There was no visual acuity improvement in one case with considerable degree of optic nerve lesion. The results of these examinations showed, that keratoplasty after viral keratitis complications were more frequent in males, especially in 40-59 age range, professionally engaged. Statistical analysis of these cases showed good prognosis of visual acuity improvement after surgical treatment.
European journal of ophthalmology
To present a modified technique for non-penetrating deep sclerotomy (NPDS) with limited use of sh... more To present a modified technique for non-penetrating deep sclerotomy (NPDS) with limited use of sharp instruments. A special fine spatula is used to separate the Descemet membrane from stromal tissue afterpreparing superficial and deep scleral flaps and opening the Schlemm's canal. Another specially designed spatula is used to protect the membrane when excising the overlying trabecular and stromal tissue. The other steps of the surgery are identical with the original Kozlov method. The modified surgery was performed by one surgeon experienced in NPDS, and three others starting their transition to this technique under the guidance of the first. Sixty-six patients (66 eyes) with primary open-angle glaucoma (51) or pseudo-exfoliature glaucoma (15) were treated with NPDS. Two microperforations (3%) of the Descemet membrane were the only intraoperative complications. They did not require iridotomy or any special treatment. In the early postoperative period one 2-mm hyphema was observed, and in five cases there was transient hypotony. In one other case there was a choroidal detachment, which resolved spontaneously in less than two weeks. IOP the day after surgery ranged from 5 to 13 mmHg (mean 9.6) and after one year from 10 to 22 mmHg (mean 14.6). Late complications and IOP control were similar to conventional NPDS. These procedures performed by one experienced and three inexperienced surgeons gave satisfactory results and the modified method can be recommended for surgeons beginning nonpenetrating glaucoma surgery, and should shorten their learning curve.
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The aim of the study was to elucidate a potential relationship between systemic and intraocular (... more The aim of the study was to elucidate a potential relationship between systemic and intraocular (aqueous humor and lens) levels of lipid peroxidation products (LPO) during development of senile cataract. Population examined included 59 females and 44 males (average age 67.1 +/- 10.78), who underwent surgical cataract extraction. They were divided into 3 groups based on cataract stage. Conjugated diens (CD) and malonyl dialdehyde (MDA) levels in lens nuclei, aqueous humor and blood sera, were assessed. Our results showed significant increase of CD and MDA levels in lens nuclei and aqueous humor with clinical advancement of cataract accompanied by increases of serum CD and MDA levels. Significant, positive correlations between analyzed parameters were noticed. This indicates that systemic lipid peroxidation may affect local advancement of the disease within the lens through the influence on intraocular levels of LPO.
Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska. Sectio D: Medicina
Oxidative stress has been implicated in pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. It has been hypothe... more Oxidative stress has been implicated in pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. It has been hypothesized that hyperglycaemia may damage vascular endothelium and retina by inducing the synthesis of oxidant reactive species. The aim of the present study was to estimate lipid peroxidation by detecting the concentration of malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal in diabetic patients with retinopathy, subjects without retinopathy and the reference group. Sixty-one patients were studied, including 30 patients with severe non-proliferative retinopathy in NIDDM and 31 diabetic patients without retinopathy. The reference group were 11 systemic healthy patients. Concentration of malondialdehyde and 4-hydroxynonenal was measured in plasma sample using a Lipid peroxidation Assay Kit (Calbiochem-Novabiochem Corp.). The concentration of lipid peroxidation products in patients with retinopathy was statistically significantly elevated in comparison to diabetic patients without retinopathy (p < 0.001) and the reference group (p < 0.001). We do not notice any significant differences in levels of MDA and 4-HNE between patients without diabetic retinopathy and the reference group. In view of our results we can conclude that oxidative stress is an important risk factor in the development of diabetic retinopathy.
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To determine if mydriasis and accommodation affect intraocular pressure (IOP) and pigment release... more To determine if mydriasis and accommodation affect intraocular pressure (IOP) and pigment release in patients with the pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS). Seventeen patients (34 eyes) diagnosed with PDS were included in the study (10 men and 7 women). Tonometry was performed on all patients before, and at 1 and 2 hours after mydriasis and before, and at 1 and 2 hours after sustained reading. The statistical analysis was performed using the paired T-test. In both tests the differences in intraocular pressure values were not statistically significant. Pigment liberation occurred in 11.8% of patients after mydriasis but was not associated with an increase in IOP. Accommodation during sustained reading did not cause significant pigment release or an IOP rise.
Klinika oczna, 2010
To present therapeutic application of tectonic epikeratoplasty as logical patch in severe ocular ... more To present therapeutic application of tectonic epikeratoplasty as logical patch in severe ocular surface disorders. Full thickness corneo-scleral transplants, 14 mm in diameter were used in 67 operations of 41 patients with corneal perforation or descemetocele. (14 women and 27 men), in the period 1998-2008. The mean age of patients was 55.2 +/- 17.7 years (range 15-82). The transplants were sutured over the limbus or the scleral rim and was implanted under the conjunctiva after 360 degrees peritomy. Donor tissue unsuitable for penetrating keratoplasty because of poor endothelium or corneal scarring, was obtained from Lublin Eye Bank. We observed closing of the perforation in all cases. Healing of the ulceration with scar formation and new vessels ingrowth was noted. In some eyes repeated epikeratoplasties were performed. Tectonic epikeratoplasty is a safe and simple method of treatment of corneal perforations. It provides a biological patch stimulating the healing of corneal defect...
Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde, 2001
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To present the results of vitrectomy in the management of preretinal fibrosis. 45 patients with p... more To present the results of vitrectomy in the management of preretinal fibrosis. 45 patients with preretinal fibrosis treated with vitrectomy were analysed. 33 of them were treated from 1997 to 1998 in Ophthalmology Dept. University of Heidelberg (Germany) and 12 were treated from 1998 to 1999 in the 1st Eye Hospital Lublin University School of Medicine. The reason for preretinal fibrosis: idiopathic-22 patients, retinal detachment--16, retinal vein occlusion--2, trauma--2, uveitis-1, perivasculitis--1, alopecia--1. Due to applied treatment 27 patients (60%) showed visual improvement, 13 patients (29%) had the same visual acuity before and after vitrectomy and 5 patients (11%) noticed a decrease of visual acuity after the treatment. Vitrectomy is an effective method of treatment of patients with preretinal fibrosis. In cases with no improvement of visual acuity after surgery, vitrectomy could reduce a metamorphopsia.
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To investigate morphologic age-related changes in the human choroid and quantify choriocapillaris... more To investigate morphologic age-related changes in the human choroid and quantify choriocapillaris density and diameter, Bruch's membrane and entire choroid thickness. 45 human eyes (aged from 17 to 84) were examined. After fixation of the eyeballs, cross-sections were done and the material was processed for light and electron transmission microscopy. Histomorphometric analysis was performed using H + E slides. Four measurements were performed in each slide at the area of 1000 microns located 4.5 mm temporally from the center of optic disc: Bruch's membrane thickness, longer and shorter diameter of the choriocapillaris, and thickness of the choroid. Statistical analysis was performed. In light and electron microscopy age-related changes were observed at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch's membrane, choriocapillaris, and vessels of Sattler's and Haller's layer. Histomorphometric relationships between analyzed features were demonstrated at correlation diagrams. Age-related thickening of Bruch's membrane, decreased density and diameter of choriocapillaris, and also thinning of the entire choroid was observed.
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To analyse the occurrence of the anterior capsule contraction following cataract surgery. Capsule... more To analyse the occurrence of the anterior capsule contraction following cataract surgery. Capsule contraction syndrome (CCS) is defined as an extreme reduction in diameter of anterior capsulectomy, capsular bag diameter and, occasionally, displacement of the IOL after extracapsular cataract extraction. It is relatively frequent in pseudoexfoliation, advanced age, in association with uveitis, pars planitis and myotonic muscular dystrophy. 5965 eyes of patients were operated on cataract between 1.01.1994 and 31.12.1997 in Tadeusz Krwawicz Chair of Ophthalmology and 1st Eye Hospital, Medical School in Lublin. Two types of surgical procedures were performed: "divide and conquer" phacoemulsification with 4.5-8 mm continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (3385 eyes) and extracapsular cataract extraction with "can opener" capsulotomy (2580 eyes). 20 cases of clinically apparent CCS were referred to the Department: in the course of intensive postoperative inflammation--5, in patients over 80--4, in pseudoexfoliation syndrome--2, myotonic dystrophy--1, ectopia lentis--2, other causes--6. In order to improve visual acuity in 4 cases surgical removal of the distorted and opaque anterior capsule was performed, in 3 cases relaxing radial tears were done, in 3 cases secondary anterior capsulotomy was performed using Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. In cases where the occurrence of CCS is especially high large diameter capsulorhexis should be performed and IOL designed to provide maximal peripheral capsular bag expansion should be implanted.
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The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the degree of inflammation and to monitor the dy... more The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the degree of inflammation and to monitor the dynamics of the blood-aqueous barrier disruption in selected cases of uveitis using laser tyndalometry. Measurements with the use of laser tyndalometer (Kowa FM-500) were performed in 72 patients (90 eyes) with various types of uveitis. They were divided into four groups: anterior uveitis (28 eyes), intermediate uveitis (pars planitis) (28 eyes), posterior uveitis (26 eyes) and panuveitis (8 eyes). Aqueous flare values were expressed as photon counts per millisecond. Tyndalometric mean values in control eyes were 4.8 +/- 1.0 ph/msec. Mean initial flare was pronounced in multifocal choroiditis and panuveitis--196.0 ph/msec, HLA-B27 positive acute anterior uveitis--145.4 ph/msec, and in acute herpes zoster anterior uveitis--52.4 ph/msec. It was mild to moderate in Fuchs uveitis syndrome--7.8 ph/msec, pars planitis--15.7 ph/msec, posterior uveitis in toxoplasmosis--6.8 ph/msec and toxocariasis--17.5 ph/msec. The potential of laser flare-meter for precise follow-up and adjustment of therapy was demonstrated in selected cases. Laser tyndalometry has been proved to be a useful tool for the objective and quantitative evaluation of anterior chamber flare in uveitis and for monitoring the effectiveness of the treatment, thus improving therapeutic efficacy of uveitis.
Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
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