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View article: Correction: Uveitis and Multiple Sclerosis: Potential Common Causal Mutations
Correction: Uveitis and Multiple Sclerosis: Potential Common Causal Mutations Open
View article: Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part I: Introduction and Overview
Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part I: Introduction and Overview Open
Purpose of Review Review building of programs to eliminate Toxoplasma infections. Recent Findings Morbidity and mortality from toxoplasmosis led to programs in USA, Panama, and Colombia to facilitate understanding, treatment, prevention, a…
View article: Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part IV: Understanding and Development of Public Health Strategies and Advances “Take a Village”
Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part IV: Understanding and Development of Public Health Strategies and Advances “Take a Village” Open
Purpose of Review Review international efforts to build a global public health initiative focused on toxoplasmosis with spillover benefits to save lives, sight, cognition and motor function benefiting maternal and child health. Recent Find…
View article: Ocular Manifestations Related to Antibodies Positivity and Inflammatory Biomarkers in a Rheumatological Cohort
Ocular Manifestations Related to Antibodies Positivity and Inflammatory Biomarkers in a Rheumatological Cohort Open
Ocular manifestations are frequently found in patients with positive antibodies and inflammatory biomarkers. Our results suggest antibodies and inflammatory molecules could be biomarkers for ocular manifestations in patients with rheumatol…
View article: Confocal Microscopy Abnormalities Preceding Antibody Positivity and Manifestations of Sjogren’s Syndrome
Confocal Microscopy Abnormalities Preceding Antibody Positivity and Manifestations of Sjogren’s Syndrome Open
An asymptomatic 26-year-old woman underwent confocal microscopy as part of a control population for a research study. Images revealed reduced sub-basal corneal nerve density and multiple activated dendritic cells. Three years later, she pr…
View article: Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part II: Education
Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part II: Education Open
View article: Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part III: Epidemiology and Risk Factors
Building Programs to Eradicate Toxoplasmosis Part III: Epidemiology and Risk Factors Open
Purpose of Review Review comprehensive data on rates of toxoplasmosis in Panama and Colombia. Recent Findings Samples and data sets from Panama and Colombia, that facilitated estimates regarding seroprevalence of antibodies to Toxoplasma a…
View article: Central retinal artery occlusion and subsequent amaurosis fugax in the contralateral eye associated with the G20210A prothrombin gene (F2) variant: a case report
Central retinal artery occlusion and subsequent amaurosis fugax in the contralateral eye associated with the G20210A prothrombin gene (F2) variant: a case report Open
While the G20210A prothrombin gene (F2) variant is a rare cause of retinal artery occlusion, it is important to consider it a differential diagnosis. Good visual outcomes can be achieved with prompt initiation of antithrombotic treatment. …
View article: Prevalence of ophthalmological manifestations in pediatric and adolescent populations with Down syndrome: a systematic review of the literature
Prevalence of ophthalmological manifestations in pediatric and adolescent populations with Down syndrome: a systematic review of the literature Open
Background Down syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal anomaly that is characterized by an extra chromosome 21. Ophthalmological manifestations have a high prevalence in patients with DS. Purpose To review the scientific evidence and estimate the …
View article: Ocular adverse events from pharmacological treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis—A systematic review of the literature
Ocular adverse events from pharmacological treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis—A systematic review of the literature Open
Purpose The aim of this study was to review the scientific evidence and describe the ocular treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) related to pharmacological treatment in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods A systematic review of …
View article: Dermatological and Ophthalmological Inflammatory, Infectious, and Tumoral Tattoo-Related Reactions: A Systematic Review
Dermatological and Ophthalmological Inflammatory, Infectious, and Tumoral Tattoo-Related Reactions: A Systematic Review Open
This literature review evidenced a close relationship between the application of tattoos on dermatological and ophthalmological tissues, and the possible immunological complications, neoplasms, and infectious complications. Dermatologists …
View article: Safety and efficacy of different antibiotic regimens in patients with ocular toxoplasmosis: systematic review and meta-analysis
Safety and efficacy of different antibiotic regimens in patients with ocular toxoplasmosis: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Prevalence of ophthalmological manifestations in pediatric and adolescent populations with Down syndrome: a systematic review of the literature
Prevalence of ophthalmological manifestations in pediatric and adolescent populations with Down syndrome: a systematic review of the literature Open
Background: Down syndrome (DS) is a chromosomal anomaly that is characterized by an extra chromosome 21. Ophthalmological manifestations have a high prevalence in patients with DS.Purpose: To review the scientific evidence and estimate the…
View article: Ocular Manifestations in Colombian Patients with Systemic Rheumatologic Diseases
Ocular Manifestations in Colombian Patients with Systemic Rheumatologic Diseases Open
Almost a third of the patients reported any ocular involvement. It is crucial to be aware of the most common ophthalmic manifestations among the different rheumatologic diseases in our population, to offer early specialist referral and tim…
View article: High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindío, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection
High frequency of ocular toxoplasmosis in Quindío, Colombia and risk factors related to the infection Open
Ocular toxoplasmosis is an important cause of visual impairment in Armenia-Quindío, Colombia. The consumption of boiled or bottled water is a major preventive public health measure to reduce infection by T. gondii and the subsequent…
View article: An Unusual Case of Multiple Food Allergies Comorbid with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Case Report
An Unusual Case of Multiple Food Allergies Comorbid with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Case Report Open
MCS is an unusual entity of unknown pathophysiology that can, on rare occasions, coexist with food allergies. Early recognition and multidisciplinary treatment are required as these entities have a major impact on the patient's quality of …
View article: Referral Process in Patients with Uveitis: A Challenge in the Health System
Referral Process in Patients with Uveitis: A Challenge in the Health System Open
The referral process to uveitis specialists is complex but highly relevant for those who suffer from this pathology. Health professionals must be aware of the standardized classification of the disease, the appropriate treatment according …
View article: A white circular-spot pattern of iridian atrophy associated with Varicella-zoster virus and Toxoplasma gondii coinfection: a case report
A white circular-spot pattern of iridian atrophy associated with Varicella-zoster virus and Toxoplasma gondii coinfection: a case report Open
Background We report a case of white circular spots of iridian atrophy, which we will call “polka dots” pattern, as a rare ophthalmological finding associated with uveitis secondary to varicella-zoster virus and Toxoplasma gondii coinfecti…
View article: High Prevalence of Abnormal Ocular Surface Tests in a Healthy Pediatric Population
High Prevalence of Abnormal Ocular Surface Tests in a Healthy Pediatric Population Open
Considering the scarcity of specific pediatric values of ocular surface tests, we performed a clinical investigation involving the complete pool of ocular surface tests in children. Although healthy children were included in this study, we…
View article: Prevalence of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and euthyroidism in thyroid eye disease: a systematic review of the literature
Prevalence of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and euthyroidism in thyroid eye disease: a systematic review of the literature Open
View article: CHARACTERIZATION OF TEAR FUNCTION TESTS IN A HEALTHY PEDIATRIC POPULATION IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
CHARACTERIZATION OF TEAR FUNCTION TESTS IN A HEALTHY PEDIATRIC POPULATION IN BOGOTA, COLOMBIA Open
View article: Ophthalmological treatment of early-onset sarcoidosis/Blau syndrome in a Colombian child: A case report
Ophthalmological treatment of early-onset sarcoidosis/Blau syndrome in a Colombian child: A case report Open
View article: Bilateral corneal perforation and iris prolapse as a complication non-peripheral ulcerative keratitis in a patient with fulminant granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report
Bilateral corneal perforation and iris prolapse as a complication non-peripheral ulcerative keratitis in a patient with fulminant granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a case report Open
View article: Antibiotic treatment for ocular toxoplasmosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis: study protocol
Antibiotic treatment for ocular toxoplasmosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis: study protocol Open
View article: Fenómenos vasculares retinianos en esclerosis múltiple: Reporte de caso y revisión narrativa de la literatura
Fenómenos vasculares retinianos en esclerosis múltiple: Reporte de caso y revisión narrativa de la literatura Open
Introducción: La esclerosis múltiple (EM) es la enfermedad infl amatoria desmielinizante del sistema nervioso central (SNC) más prevalente en el mundo. Puede presentar afectación a nivel ocular a través del compromiso infl amatorio de dist…
View article: Uveitis and Multiple Sclerosis: Potential Common Causal Mutations
Uveitis and Multiple Sclerosis: Potential Common Causal Mutations Open
View article: Bioethical issues on the access to drugs in the practice of ophthalmology in Colombia
Bioethical issues on the access to drugs in the practice of ophthalmology in Colombia Open
Ophthalmology is a high-cost specialty in terms of medical, surgical and technological innovation and treatment. It is worrisome that in some countries patients are affected in their visual health, and therefore in their quality of life be…
View article: Opioids for the management of dyspnea in patients with heart failure
Opioids for the management of dyspnea in patients with heart failure Open
Introduction: Heart failure is a chronic, progressive, prevalent disease, with a high impact on health systems and on the quality of life of patients and families. Dyspnea is a common symptom and management with opioids has been proposed. …