ObjectiveTo observe the changes of subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) under the macular center recess after trabeculectomy in eyes with open-angle glaucoma (POAG), and to preliminarily analyze its relationship with visual function. MethodsA retrospective case-control study. 117 patients with POAG who were diagnosed by ophthalmologic examination and treated with trabeculectomy in Department of Ophthalmology of Shangluo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2021 to December 2023 were included in the study. Among them, 63 cases were male; 54 cases were female. All of them underwent naked-eye visual acuity, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), refraction, optical coherence tomography (OCT) examination, and axial length measurement. SFCT was measured using enhanced deep imaging with an OCT instrument. Based on the visual function reduction at 1 month after surgery, the patients were categorized into a visual function unreduced group and a visual function reduced group of 67 and 50 cases, respectively. Visual function included binocular adjustment amplitude and sensitivity; visual quality included objective scattering index (OSI) and modulation transfer function (MTF). Changes in SFCT and visual function-related indexes were analyzed by repeated-measures analysis of variance; the risk associated with changes in SFCT and visual function-related indexes was evaluated by a binary logistic regression model; and the relationship between SFCT and post-surgical visual function loss was analyzed by a Joint model; the SFCT and post-surgical visual function reduction was analyzed by a Joint model; the dose-response relationship between SFCT and post-surgical visual function decompensation was analyzed by applying the restricted cubic spline (RCS). Decision curve (DCA) was used to predict visual hypoplasia. ResultsComparison of the percentage of patients with different ages, anterior chamber hemorrhage, and post-surgical anterior chamber inflammatory response in the unreduced visual function group and the reduced visual function group showed statistically significant differences (P＜0.05). The results of the main effect test showed that the differences between SFCT and visual function adjustment amplitude, sensitivity time effect, between-group effect, and interaction effect were statistically significant in both groups (P＜0.05). The results of the separate effects test showed that compared with the preoperative period, the SFCT, accommodation amplitude, and sensitivity of the affected eyes of the two groups were significantly increased at different times after surgery, and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05). The results of multivariate ANOVA showed that SFCT, accommodation amplitude, and sensitivity at different times before and after surgery were significantly lower in the group with reduced visual function than in the group without reduced visual function, and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05). The △naked-eye visual acuity, △BCVA, △OSI, and △MTF of the patients in the group with reduced visual function were significantly lower than those in the group without reduced visual function, and the differences were all statistically significant (P＜0.05). Correlation analysis showed that SFCT was positively correlated with △adjustment amplitude, △sensitivity, △naked-eye visual acuity, △BCVA, △OSI, and △MTF (r=0.426, 0.419, 0.311, 0.315, 0.325, 0.285; P＜0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that △SFCT was positively correlated with △adjustment amplitude, △sensitivity, △naked-eye visual acuity, △BCVA, △OSI, and △MTF before and after adjusting for confounders (P＜0.05). The results of Joint modeling analysis showed that the risk of visual function decompensation was increased by 5% for every 1 µm increase in SFCT. The results of RCS analysis showed a nonlinear correlation between SFCT and surgical The RCS analysis showed that there was a nonlinear relationship between SFCT and post-surgical visual impairment for nonlinear test (P＜0.001); the threshold effect analysis showed that the fold point at which SFCT affected post-surgical visual impairment was 243.25 µm.The DCA analysis showed that SFCT predicted a significant increase in the net clinical benefit rate of post-surgical visual impairment for risk thresholds ranging from 0.00 to 0.84. ConclusionsAfter POAG trabeculectomy, SFCT of those with or without reduced visual function are significantly thickened compared to pre-surgery; the magnitude of visual function adjustment and sensitivity tended to increase significantly after surgery. Naked eye visual acuity, BCVA, OSI, and MTF all have a significant effect on postoperative visual function.
At present, there are few in vivo experimental studies on anterior chamber flow field, and the relevant technologies are not mature. This study explores the experimental method and key techniques of particle image velocimetry (PIV) for the in vivo measurement of anterior chamber flow field with slow flow velocity in the rabbit with acute intraocular hypertension. The experimental process can be divided into three parts: model construction of rabbit eye with acute intraocular hypertension, in vivo eyeball preparation, and PIV setup. The following key techniques were mainly investigated: the optimal injection strategy of fluorescent particles and the correction strategy for image acquisition errors caused by the effects of image refraction and respiration. The results showed that the best injection method was that 15 μL of fluorescent particles solution was slowly injected into the anterior chamber through the lower part of iris and then the rabbit was released and waited for 13 h. In this way particles were completely distributed in the anterior chamber with the help of the aqueous humor circulation, and then in vivo PIV experiment could be performed. The eyeball should be covered with a square flume filled with ultrasonic coupling gel for the sake of imaging during the experiment. The Maximal Information Coefficient algorithm could be applied to correct the measured results before post-processing calculation. The results indicated that feasible injection strategy of fluorescent particles and the correction strategy for image acquisition are critical to obtain nice experiment effects for the in vivo PIV measurement of anterior chamber flow field in the rabbit with acute intraocular hypertension.
Objective Methods of evidence-based medicine were used to make an individualized treatment plan concerning newly diagnosed open-angle glaucoma patient. Methods After clinical problems were put forward, evidence was collected from Cochrane Library (Issue 4, 2009), PubMed (1990 -2009), MEDLINE (1990-2009), EMbase (1990-2009), CBM (1990-2009), and CNKI (1990-2009) according to the search strategy. Subject words were open-angle glaucoma, timolol, latanoprost, trabeculectomy, intraocular pressure, randomized controlled trials, human, meta-analysis, systematic review. Results A total of 221 randomized controlled trials, and 19 systematic reviews were identified. A rational treatment plan was made upon a serious evaluation of the data. After one year follow-up, the plan was proved optimal. Conclusion The treatment efficacy in newly diagnosed open-angle glaucoma has been improved by determining an individualized treatment plan according to evidence-based methods.
There are so many biomechanical risk factors related with glaucoma and their relationship is much complex. This paper reviewed the state-of-the-art research works on glaucoma related mechanical effects. With regards to the development perspectives of studies on glaucoma biomechanics, a completely novel biomechanical evaluation factor -- Fractional Flow Reserve (FPR) for glaucoma was proposed, and developing clinical application oriented glaucoma risk assessment algorithm and application system by using the new techniques such as artificial intelligence and machine learning were suggested.
Objectives To assess the clinical effectiveness of non-penetrating trabecular surgery versus trabeculectomy for open angle glaucoma. Methods We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (issue 2, 2007), MEDLINE (1966 to May 2008), EMbase (1980 to May 2008), and CMB-disk (1979 to May 2008). We also hand searched relevant journals and conference proceedings. Data were extracted by two reviewers independently using an extraction form. The Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan 5.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results Three RCTs involving 127 participants (144 eyes) with previously untreated open angle glaucoma were included. Meta-analysis showed that compared with non-penetrating trabecular surgery, trabeculectomy increased the proportion of patients with reduced postoperative intraocular pressure (WMD2.78, 95%CI 1.41 to 4.15), improved the operation success rate (RR 0.53, 95%CI 0.37 to 0.77), and reduced the use of postoperative antiglaucoma medication (WMD 0.96, 95%CI 0.84 to 1.08). Non-penetrating trabecular surgery reduced the incidence of postoperative complications (RR 17.00, 95%CI 8.36 to 26.00). Conclusion Since the sample sizes of the included trials are relatively small, and the two procedures are also related to progressive visual field loss and optic disk damage, more well-designed large-scale RCTs are required.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the efficacy and safety of phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy versus simple phacoemulsification for primary angle closure glaucoma with cataract.MethodsDatabases including PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, CBM, CNKI, VIP and WanFang Data were searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) about phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy vs. simple phacoemulsification for primary angle closure glaucoma with cataract from inception to May 2017. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of included studies. Then meta-analysis was conducted by RevMan 5.3 software.ResultsA total of eight studies involving 679 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that: there were no significant differences between two groups in postoperative visual acuity (MD=0.00, 95%CI –0.10 to 0.09, P=0.98), postoperative anterior chamber depth (MD=0.14, 95%CI –0.17 to 0.45, P=0.37) and adverse reactions rates (optic nerve injury: RR=1.56, 95%CI 0.70 to 3.47, P=0.28; visual field defect: RR=1.43, 95%CI 0.70 to 2.92, P=0.33; corneal edema: RR=0.57, 95%CI 0.25 to 1.32, P=0.19).ConclusionCurrent evidence shows that phacoemulsification combined with trabeculectomy and simple phacoemulsification has the similar efficacy and safety for primary angle closure glaucoma with cataract. Due to limited quantity and quality of the included studies, the above conclusions still need to be verified by more high quality studies.
Objective To identify genes associated with juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG) by screening for gene mutation loci and clinical phenotype analysis in a JOAG family. Methods In January 2021, an ophthalmic examination was performed on members of a family with JOAG. Whole-exome sequencing was done on the proband to look for pathogenic genes. Family members were validated using Sanger sequencing, and a long-term follow-up was conducted. Results Three generations of the family comprised eight individuals, including three patients with JOAG. All patients carried a missense mutation in the MYOC gene c.1130C>G (p.Thr377Arg), which showed autosomal dominant inheritance. Other unaffected family members were not found to have the mutation. Conclusion The c.1130C>G (p.Thr377Arg) mutation in the MYOC gene may be responsible for the pathogenesis of this JOAG family.
ObjectiveTo systematically review the association between myopia and open-angle glaucoma (OAG). MethodsForeign and domestic articles published from January 2000 to May 2013 were searched in PubMed, EMbase, WanFang Data, VIP and CNKI for observational studies on the association between myopia and OAG. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the studies were screened, the data were extracted, and the method quality of included studies was assessed. Then meta-analysis was performed using Stata 12.0 software. ResultsEleven cross-sectional studies including 45 996 participants were finally included. The results of meta-analysis showed that, myopia increased the risk of OAG. Besides, the results of subgroup analysis by the severity of myopia showed that, low-degree myopia (more than-3.00 D) increased 1.52 times the risk (OR=1.52, 95%CI 1.23 to 1.88) while middle/high-degree myopia (no more than-3.00 D) increased 2.41 times (OR=2.41, 95%CI 1.91 to 3.03). ConclusionIndividuals with myopia have increased risk of OAG.
Objective To investigate the efficacy and prognostic factors of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) with chronic renal failure (CRF). MethodsA retrospective study. From January 2016 to June 2021, a total of 82 eyes of 58 patients diagnosed with PDR combined with CRF and treated with PPV in Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University were included in the study. There were 32 cases in males and 26 cases in females. The mean age was (48.45±10.41) years. The course of renal failure was (4.15±3.23) years, and the course of diabetes was (14.45±6.71) years. All patients undergo best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). The BCVA examination was performed using the international standard Snellen visual acuity chart, which was converted to logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) visual acuity for recording. The mean number of logMAR BCVA was 2.04±0.82 (0.7-2.8). The duration of vitreous hemorrhage averaged (2.65±1.55) months. There were 38 eyes (46.3%, 38/82) with traction retinal detachment; 32 eyes had a history of panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) treatment (39.0%, 32/82). All eyes were treated with 25G PPV. Patients with traction retinal detachment were treated with intravitreal injection of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) 3 days before surgery. Opacification of the lens affected the operation operator combined with phacoemulsification. Biochemical indexes such as hemoglobin, glycosylated hemoglobin, albumin, creatinine, uric acid, and alternative treatment (non-dialysis/hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis) were collected. Postoperative follow-up time was ≥6 months. χ2 test or Fisher's exact test were used for comparison between groups. A logistic regression model was used for multivariate analysis, and Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlations between variables. ResultsAt 6 months after surgery, the mean logMAR BCVA was 1.16±0.57. Compared with logMAR BCVA before surgery, the difference was statistically significant (t=－0.837, P＜0.001); 44 eyes had BCVA ≥0.1 and 38 eyes had BCVA ＜0.1. Postoperative vitreous hemorrhage (PVH) was observed in 17 eyes after surgery (20.7%, 17/82). PVH occurred in 15 (46.9%, 15/32), 1 (2.3%, 1/44), and 1 (16.7%, 1/6) eyes in patients without dialysis, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, respectively. There was significant difference between those without dialysis and those on hemodialysis (χ2=26.506, P＜0.05). There was no significant difference between peritoneal dialysis patients and those without dialysis and hemodialysis patients (χ2=2.694, 2.849; P＞0.05). PVH occurred in 3 (10.0%, 3/30) and 14 (27.0%, 14/52) eyes of vitreous cavity filled with silicone oil and perfusion fluid, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (χ2=3.315, P＜0.05); 1 (33.3%, 1/3) and 10 (71.4%, 10/14) eyes were treated with PPV again, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) occurred in 12 eyes (14.6%, 12/82). Logistic regression analysis showed that age [odds ratio (OR) =0.911, P＜0.05], diabetic retinopathy (DR) stage (OR=7.229, P＜0.05), renal failure duration (OR=0.850, P＜0.05), operation time (OR=1.135, P＜0.05) was an independent risk factor for poor vision prognosis. Diabetes duration (OR=1.158, P＜0.05), renal failure duration (OR=1.172, P＜0.05) and alternative therapy were independent factors affecting the occurrence of PVH. Diabetes duration (OR=1.138, P＜0.05) and renal failure duration (OR=1.157, P＜0.05) were independent risk factors for postoperative NVG. Spearman correlation analysis showed that PVH was strongly correlated with post-operative NVG (r=0.469, P＜0.01). There was no significant correlation between blood glucose, hemoglobin, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen and prognosis of postoperative vision, PVH and NVG occurrence (P＞0.05). ConclusionsIn PDR patients with CRF, DR Stage, age, renal failure course and operation duration are correlated with vision prognosis. Compared with those who do not receive alternative therapy, hemodialysis treatment can reduce the occurrence of PVH and NVG after surgery.
ObjectiveTo observe and analyze changes in macular ganglion cell complex (GCC) parameters after trabeculectomy in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients and their relationship with visual function. MethodsA retrospective clinical study. From January 2022 to June 2024, 105 POAG patients (105 eyes) diagnosed and undergoing trabeculectomy at Department of Ophthalmology, Daqing Longnan Hospital were included. All patients underwent examinations including uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), visual field, and optical coherence tomography (OCT). The patients were divided into the mild group, the moderate group and the severe group according to the degree of optic nerve damage, with 36, 42 and 27 cases respectively. According to the BCVA 3 months after the operation, the patients were divided into the good visual recovery group and the poor visual recovery group, with 63 and 42 cases respectively. OCT was used to measure the average GCC thickness in the overall macular area (GCC-Avg), superior hemisphere (GCC-Sup), and inferior hemisphere (GCC-Inf). Restricted cubic splines (RCS) were used to analyze the relationship between GCC thickness and optic nerve damage severity. Multiple linear regression analyzed the relationship between GCC parameter changes and visual acuity recovery. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and area under the curve (AUC) were used to evaluate the predictive value of GCC parameter changes for postoperative visual recovery in patients with different nerve damage severities. ResultsSignificant differences were found in GCC-Avg, GCC-Sup, and GCC-Inf thicknesses among the different optic nerve damage severity groups (F=5.761, 18.199, 7.529; P＜0.05). Generalized linear mixed-effects models and RCS analysis revealed a significant nonlinear dose-response relationship between GCC thickness and severe nerve damage (nonlinear test P＜0.05). Significant differences were observed between the good and poor recovery groups in preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure (t=2.839, 3.979) and optic nerve damage severity (χ2=15.418) (P＜0.05). Preoperatively, and at 1 week and 1 month postoperatively, the poor recovery group had significantly lower GCC-Avg (t=5.089, 5.983, 6.321), GCC-Sup (t=7.513, 9.342, 9.810), GCC-Inf (t=5.499, 6.279, 7.698) thicknesses, UCVA (t=15.194, 14.852, 18.758), and BCVA (t=16.129, 16.167, 21.798) compared to the good recovery group (P＜0.05). UCVA and BCVA improved significantly at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months postoperatively in the good recovery group (P＜0.05). Multiple linear regression showed that GCC-Avg, GCC-Sup, and GCC-Inf thicknesses were positively correlated with UCVA and BCVA in patients with different nerve damage severities (P＜0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that GCC-Avg, GCC-Sup, and GCC-Inf thicknesses had AUC ＞0.7 for predicting postoperative visual recovery in POAG patients. The combined prediction using all three parameters yielded higher AUC, sensitivity, and specificity than any single parameter, indicating superior predictive performance. ConclusionVisual recovery after trabeculectomy in patients with open-angle glaucoma correlates with the extent of optic nerve damage and the thickness of the ganglion cell complex in the macula.