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View article: MON-399 Use of Neck Ultrasound in Older Adults with Thyroid Nodules
MON-399 Use of Neck Ultrasound in Older Adults with Thyroid Nodules Open
Disclosure: M. Papaleontiou: None. N. Francis-Levin: None. J. Ortlieb: None. E. Shao: None. M. Banerjee: None. M.R. Haymart: None. Context: Thyroid nodules are common in older adults, often prompting evaluation to detect thyroid cancer, de…
View article: Systemic Effects of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy: A Review of Safety across Organ Systems
Systemic Effects of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy: A Review of Safety across Organ Systems Open
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapies have transformed the management of retinal diseases such as diabetic macular edema and neovascular age-related macular degeneration. However, concerns about their s…
View article: Fluid waves in anterior chamber: A sign of intra-vitrectomy zonular weakness
Fluid waves in anterior chamber: A sign of intra-vitrectomy zonular weakness Open
View article: Horizontal Outer Retinal Tubulations in Healed Choroiditis
Horizontal Outer Retinal Tubulations in Healed Choroiditis Open
View article: Branch retinal artery occlusion in a young patient with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser type 2 syndrome
Branch retinal artery occlusion in a young patient with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser type 2 syndrome Open
Retinal vascular occlusions are rare in young people, and any occlusion warrants an extensive clinical evaluation to establish the etiology. Cardiac malformations are a source of embolism. We present a case of atrial septal defect (ASD) in…
View article: Choroidal tubercles
Choroidal tubercles Open
View article: Objective grading of vitreous haze in endophthalmitis using ultra-wide field imaging
Objective grading of vitreous haze in endophthalmitis using ultra-wide field imaging Open
Endophthalmitis is defined as an inflammation of the inner coats of the eye, resulting from intraocular colonization of infectious agents with exudation within intraocular fluids.[1] Grading of the vitreous haze has a prognostic value in t…
View article: Coexistence of different phenotypes of pigmentary retinopathy with macular involvement
Coexistence of different phenotypes of pigmentary retinopathy with macular involvement Open
A 30-year-old male presented with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and macular coloboma in OD [Fig. 1a] and paravenous pigmentary chorioretinal atrophy (PPCRA) with macular exudative vasculopathy in OS [Fig. 1b]. Fundus fluorescein angiography de…
View article: Retinal manifestations in osteogenesis imperfecta
Retinal manifestations in osteogenesis imperfecta Open
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a group of inherited disorders, usually inherited as an autosomal dominant trait, characterised by quantitative and qualitative defects in type I collagen.[1 2][1] Osteogenesis imperfecta is characterised by incr…
View article: First contact investigations and compliance to treatment in patients with uveitis
First contact investigations and compliance to treatment in patients with uveitis Open
AIM: To ascertain the pattern of investigations at first contact in uveitic patients and evaluate compliance to treatment. METHODS: An observational study comprised of 201 uveitic patients presenting for the first time to our centre from J…
View article: Horse-shoe-shaped RPE tear in peripheral polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
Horse-shoe-shaped RPE tear in peripheral polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy Open
A 60-year-old male presented with a nasal serosanguinous polypoidal lesion (white star, Fig. 1a), sub-hyaloid hemorrhage, horse-shoe-shaped RPE tear (yellow arrow, Fig. 1a) with scrolled RPE at the center (yellow arrowhead, Fig. 1a), and i…
View article: Flower petal imprints in intraocular lenses (IOLs)
Flower petal imprints in intraocular lenses (IOLs) Open
A 24-year-old male presented with temporally decentered intraocular lens (IOL) with prominent anterior capsular fibrosis [Fig. 1a], and retinal redetachment with silicon oil in situ in the right eye. Detailed slit-lamp examination depicted…
View article: Lacteocrumenasia
Lacteocrumenasia Open
A 48-year-old male presented with blurring of vision OD. Ocular examination depicted pseudophakia with retained lens matter (a), thick opaque membrane between the intraocular lens and posterior capsule (b), and normal fundus OD. ASOCT depi…
View article: Bilateral atypical fundal coloboma with macular drag and abnormal vasculogenesis
Bilateral atypical fundal coloboma with macular drag and abnormal vasculogenesis Open
A boy in his middle childhood presented with bilateral diminution of vision since childhood with no history of prematurity, low birth weight or neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stay. There was no associated systemic morbidity or facial …
View article: Myopia in retinopathy of prematurity
Myopia in retinopathy of prematurity Open
Myopic changes in the fundus have been known to have a protective role in vasculopathy. The reduced metabolic demands prevent the progression of vascular disorders in myopic eyes. However, this theory might not be applicable for myopia in …
View article: Supplementary Figures 1-4 from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
Supplementary Figures 1-4 from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells Open
Supplementary Figures 1-4 from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
View article: Data from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
Data from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells Open
CCN6 is a secreted cysteine-rich matricellular protein (36.9 kDa) that exerts growth-inhibitory functions in breast cancer. Reduction or loss of CCN6 protein has been reported in invasive carcinomas of the breast with lymph node metastasis…
View article: Data from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
Data from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells Open
CCN6 is a secreted cysteine-rich matricellular protein (36.9 kDa) that exerts growth-inhibitory functions in breast cancer. Reduction or loss of CCN6 protein has been reported in invasive carcinomas of the breast with lymph node metastasis…
View article: Supplementary Figures 1-4 from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
Supplementary Figures 1-4 from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells Open
Supplementary Figures 1-4 from Blockade of CCN6 (WISP3) Activates Growth Factor–Independent Survival and Resistance to Anoikis in Human Mammary Epithelial Cells
View article: Corneal Reverberation Artifacts on Ocular Ultrasound
Corneal Reverberation Artifacts on Ocular Ultrasound Open
Objective : To describe a novel reverberation artifact named corneal reverberation artifact in ocular ultrasound. Design: Prospective observational study. Subjects: 30 eyes with decompensated corneas were grouped into two groups- group A (…
View article: Utility of narrow band raster scan for detection of occult disc pit
Utility of narrow band raster scan for detection of occult disc pit Open
A young female patient in her early 30s presented with a circumscribed hypopigmented macular lesion and hyperpigmented foveal scar in the right eye (OD) ([figure 1A][1]) better appreciated on fundus autofluorescence ([figure 1B][1]). She h…
View article: Primary Pterygium Surgery: An Alternative Method Utilizing Conjunctival Tissue Over Thepterygium Itself Retaining its Own Vascular Supply
Primary Pterygium Surgery: An Alternative Method Utilizing Conjunctival Tissue Over Thepterygium Itself Retaining its Own Vascular Supply Open
ntroduction: The gold standard management of pterygium is pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft utilizing the superior bulbar conjunctiva, but its preservation is essential for future glaucoma surgery. Aim/Objective: The aim of th…
View article: Role of optical coherence tomography-angiography in diabetes mellitus: Utility in diabetic retinopathy and a comparison with fluorescein angiography in vision threatening diabetic retinopathy
Role of optical coherence tomography-angiography in diabetes mellitus: Utility in diabetic retinopathy and a comparison with fluorescein angiography in vision threatening diabetic retinopathy Open
Purpose: To determine the utility of optical coherence tomography-angiography (OCT-A) in diabetic retinopathy (DR) and comparison versus fluorescein angiography (FA) in vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (VTDR). Methods: In this cross…
View article: Modified technique of intralenticular aspiration for anteriorly dislocated lens with iridocorneal touch in buphthalmic eyes
Modified technique of intralenticular aspiration for anteriorly dislocated lens with iridocorneal touch in buphthalmic eyes Open
Spontaneous anterior dislocation of crystalline lens in paediatric patients is an ophthalmic emergency and warrants immediate surgical intervention to prevent long-term ocular complications such as glaucoma and corneal decompensation.[1][1…
View article: Adult Onset Orbital Lymphangioma Presenting with Globe Luxation: A Rare Presentation of A Rare Disease
Adult Onset Orbital Lymphangioma Presenting with Globe Luxation: A Rare Presentation of A Rare Disease Open
Lymphangiomas or lymphatic vascular malformations typically present in adolescent age groups. Adult onset lymphangiomas are extremely rare occurrences. The condition usually presents with proptosis or extraocular motility disorder. The aut…
View article: Sympathetic ophthalmia following blunt injury to phthisical eye
Sympathetic ophthalmia following blunt injury to phthisical eye Open
Sympathetic ophthalmia is a severe sight-threatening disorder that can lead to blindness if not diagnosed and managed appropriately. It occurs most commonly following penetrating ocular injury and less commonly following surgery. Herein, w…
View article: Isolated optic nerve involvement in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a red flag for early relapse
Isolated optic nerve involvement in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia: a red flag for early relapse Open
Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer, with 70%–80% of cases curable with modern chemotherapy. However, 20% of the cases suffer from disease relapse with bone marrow being the most common site. Isolated oc…
View article: Modified technique of managing congenital cataract with pre-existing posterior capsular defect (PPCD)
Modified technique of managing congenital cataract with pre-existing posterior capsular defect (PPCD) Open
Congenital cataract with pre-existing posterior capsule defect (PPCD) is a rare condition with an incidence ranging from 2% to 6.7%.[1 2][1] The most common hypothesis of PPCD is the presence of pre-existing posterior lenticonus and its su…
View article: Atypical morphological variants of congenital cataract in Down’s syndrome
Atypical morphological variants of congenital cataract in Down’s syndrome Open
A myriad of ophthalmic disorders are associated with Down's syndrome including refractive errors, strabismus and cataract resulting in significant visual impairment. Haargaard et al estimated a population-based frequency of 1.4% of early c…
View article: Simple technique to avoid inadvertent upside-down implantation of multipiece IOL with injector
Simple technique to avoid inadvertent upside-down implantation of multipiece IOL with injector Open
The evolution of multipiece intraocular lenses (IOLs) has provided the option of sulcus implantation in situations wherein the bag implantation is not feasible. Multipiece IOLs are implanted in eyes with an intact anterior capsular rim and…