Pub Date : 2024-03-22DOI: 10.1177/24741264241240325
David Oh, Ankur Mehra, Jose J. Echegaray, Warren Sobol
Purpose: To present a potential treatment for embolic branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO). Methods: A 75-year-old man with a 5-day history of an acute superior visual field defect in the right eye was found to have a BRAO secondary to a Hollenhorst plaque and was treated with translumenal YAG laser embolysis. Results: Reperfusion of the retinal artery was observed on dislodging the Hollenhorst plaque, and improvements were seen in the patient’s superior visual field defect. Conclusions: Translumenal YAG laser embolysis could potentially reverse ischemia secondary to embolic RAOs. This case report and the current literature cited suggest a rationale for treatment and supports the further study of this technique.
{"title":"Retinal Artery Reperfusion After Translumenal YAG Laser Embolysis in a Case of Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion","authors":"David Oh, Ankur Mehra, Jose J. Echegaray, Warren Sobol","doi":"10.1177/24741264241240325","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241240325","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To present a potential treatment for embolic branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO). Methods: A 75-year-old man with a 5-day history of an acute superior visual field defect in the right eye was found to have a BRAO secondary to a Hollenhorst plaque and was treated with translumenal YAG laser embolysis. Results: Reperfusion of the retinal artery was observed on dislodging the Hollenhorst plaque, and improvements were seen in the patient’s superior visual field defect. Conclusions: Translumenal YAG laser embolysis could potentially reverse ischemia secondary to embolic RAOs. This case report and the current literature cited suggest a rationale for treatment and supports the further study of this technique.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140220129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-22DOI: 10.1177/24741264241239440
Nitya Rao, Jonathan C. Tsui, M. Trese, Sandeep Randhawa, Drew Scoles
Purpose: To describe 2 cases of posterior pole retinal tears resulting from closed-globe trauma. Methods: Two cases of retinal breaks in the posterior pole after blunt ocular trauma were evaluated, and the relevant literature was reviewed. Results: Two eyes of 2 patients with posterior pole retinal tears secondary to closed-globe trauma were included. One patient had a pars plana vitrectomy with laser retinopexy and gas tamponade; the final Snellen visual acuity (VA) was 20/200. The second patient was treated with indirect laser retinopexy; the final Snellen VA was counting fingers. Conclusions: The rapid deformation of the globe in response to blunt ocular trauma may create significant tangential stress on the retina, leading to stretch breaks in the posterior pole. Clinicians should follow patients with a closed-globe injury to watch for retinal breaks in the posterior pole, in particular when a hemorrhage or other pathology obscures the view.
{"title":"Posterior Retinal Breaks Secondary to Closed-Globe Blunt Ocular Trauma","authors":"Nitya Rao, Jonathan C. Tsui, M. Trese, Sandeep Randhawa, Drew Scoles","doi":"10.1177/24741264241239440","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241239440","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To describe 2 cases of posterior pole retinal tears resulting from closed-globe trauma. Methods: Two cases of retinal breaks in the posterior pole after blunt ocular trauma were evaluated, and the relevant literature was reviewed. Results: Two eyes of 2 patients with posterior pole retinal tears secondary to closed-globe trauma were included. One patient had a pars plana vitrectomy with laser retinopexy and gas tamponade; the final Snellen visual acuity (VA) was 20/200. The second patient was treated with indirect laser retinopexy; the final Snellen VA was counting fingers. Conclusions: The rapid deformation of the globe in response to blunt ocular trauma may create significant tangential stress on the retina, leading to stretch breaks in the posterior pole. Clinicians should follow patients with a closed-globe injury to watch for retinal breaks in the posterior pole, in particular when a hemorrhage or other pathology obscures the view.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140212111","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-21DOI: 10.1177/24741264241237012
Meera S. Ramakrishnan, Jaclyn L Kovach, Charlie C. Wykoff, A. Berrocal, Yasha S. Modi
Advancements in retinal imaging have augmented our understanding of the pathology and structure–function relationships of retinal disease. No single diagnostic test is sufficient; rather, diagnostic and management strategies increasingly involve the synthesis of multiple imaging modalities. This literature review and editorial offer practical clinical guidelines for how the retina specialist can use multimodal imaging to manage retinal conditions. Various imaging modalities offer information on different aspects of retinal structure and function. For example, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and B-scan ultrasonography can provide insights into the microstructural anatomy; fluorescein angiography (FA), indocyanine green angiography (ICGA), and OCT angiography (OCTA) can reveal vascular integrity and perfusion status; and near-infrared reflectance and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) can characterize molecular components within tissues. Managing retinal vascular diseases often includes fundus photography, OCT, OCTA, and FA to evaluate for macular edema, retinal ischemia, and the secondary complications of neovascularization (NV). OCT and FAF play a key role in diagnosing and treating maculopathies. FA, OCTA, and ICGA can help identify macular NV, posterior uveitis, and choroidal venous insufficiency, which guides treatment strategies. Finally, OCT and B-scan ultrasonography can help with preoperative planning and prognostication in vitreoretinal surgical conditions. Today, the retina specialist has access to numerous retinal imaging modalities that can augment the clinical examination to help diagnose and manage retinal conditions. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of each modality is critical to maximizing its clinical utility.
{"title":"American Society of Retina Specialists Clinical Practice Guidelines on Multimodal Imaging for Retinal Disease","authors":"Meera S. Ramakrishnan, Jaclyn L Kovach, Charlie C. Wykoff, A. Berrocal, Yasha S. Modi","doi":"10.1177/24741264241237012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241237012","url":null,"abstract":"Advancements in retinal imaging have augmented our understanding of the pathology and structure–function relationships of retinal disease. No single diagnostic test is sufficient; rather, diagnostic and management strategies increasingly involve the synthesis of multiple imaging modalities. This literature review and editorial offer practical clinical guidelines for how the retina specialist can use multimodal imaging to manage retinal conditions. Various imaging modalities offer information on different aspects of retinal structure and function. For example, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and B-scan ultrasonography can provide insights into the microstructural anatomy; fluorescein angiography (FA), indocyanine green angiography (ICGA), and OCT angiography (OCTA) can reveal vascular integrity and perfusion status; and near-infrared reflectance and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) can characterize molecular components within tissues. Managing retinal vascular diseases often includes fundus photography, OCT, OCTA, and FA to evaluate for macular edema, retinal ischemia, and the secondary complications of neovascularization (NV). OCT and FAF play a key role in diagnosing and treating maculopathies. FA, OCTA, and ICGA can help identify macular NV, posterior uveitis, and choroidal venous insufficiency, which guides treatment strategies. Finally, OCT and B-scan ultrasonography can help with preoperative planning and prognostication in vitreoretinal surgical conditions. Today, the retina specialist has access to numerous retinal imaging modalities that can augment the clinical examination to help diagnose and manage retinal conditions. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of each modality is critical to maximizing its clinical utility.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140222635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-19DOI: 10.1177/24741264241239753
Neha Sharma, Christian Akotoye, Scott W. Perkins, Resya Sastry, Anna K. Wu, Rishi P. Singh, Alan J. Franklin, Aleksandra Rachitskaya
Purpose: To characterize the visual outcomes and rate of macular hole (MH) closure with tractional retinal detachment (TRD) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Methods: Visit data of patients who had pars plana vitrectomy were retrospectively reviewed; patient demographics, other procedure(s), the MH closure rate, and visual outcomes were also collected. Paired t, Fisher exact, and Mann-Whitney U tests were performed. Results: Ten patients (10 eyes) developed a TRD MH; 3 distinct MH presentations were identified. At the 3-month follow-up, 90% of MHs remained closed without the need for further reoperation (n = 6, type 1 closure; n = 3, type 2 closure). All MHs were closed 12 months after the initial surgery, with 1 eye requiring a single reoperation. The mean visual acuity (VA) at baseline and at 12 months was 20/235 and 20/138, respectively. Conclusions: MHs in the setting of fibrovascular proliferation resulting from PDR present with varied morphology. There is a high rate of MH closure and a trend toward improved VA.
目的:描述牵引性视网膜脱离(TRD)和增殖性糖尿病视网膜病变(PDR)的视觉效果和黄斑孔(MH)闭合率。方法:回顾性审查接受玻璃体旁切除术的患者的就诊数据;同时收集患者的人口统计学资料、其他手术、黄斑孔闭合率和视觉结果。进行了配对 t 检验、费雪精确检验和曼-惠特尼 U 检验。结果10名患者(10只眼睛)出现了TRD MH;确定了3种不同的MH表现。随访3个月时,90%的MH仍然闭合,无需再次手术(n = 6,1型闭合;n = 3,2型闭合)。所有 MH 均在初次手术后 12 个月闭合,其中一只眼需要再次手术。基线和 12 个月时的平均视力(VA)分别为 20/235 和 20/138。结论:PDR导致的纤维血管增生引起的MH形态各异。MH的闭合率很高,视力有改善的趋势。
{"title":"Macular Holes in Tractional Retinal Detachments Secondary to Diabetic Retinopathy","authors":"Neha Sharma, Christian Akotoye, Scott W. Perkins, Resya Sastry, Anna K. Wu, Rishi P. Singh, Alan J. Franklin, Aleksandra Rachitskaya","doi":"10.1177/24741264241239753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241239753","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To characterize the visual outcomes and rate of macular hole (MH) closure with tractional retinal detachment (TRD) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Methods: Visit data of patients who had pars plana vitrectomy were retrospectively reviewed; patient demographics, other procedure(s), the MH closure rate, and visual outcomes were also collected. Paired t, Fisher exact, and Mann-Whitney U tests were performed. Results: Ten patients (10 eyes) developed a TRD MH; 3 distinct MH presentations were identified. At the 3-month follow-up, 90% of MHs remained closed without the need for further reoperation (n = 6, type 1 closure; n = 3, type 2 closure). All MHs were closed 12 months after the initial surgery, with 1 eye requiring a single reoperation. The mean visual acuity (VA) at baseline and at 12 months was 20/235 and 20/138, respectively. Conclusions: MHs in the setting of fibrovascular proliferation resulting from PDR present with varied morphology. There is a high rate of MH closure and a trend toward improved VA.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140228686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-14DOI: 10.1177/24741264241232191
Shannan G. Moore, Jun Wu, Jose Pio, B. Modjtahedi
Purpose: To understand changes in glycemic control in patients being managed with vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (DR). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were at least 18 years old. Patients who started treatment for vision-threatening DR were matched to controls based on age, sex, race/ethnicity, duration of diabetes, history of diabetes, and history of hypertension. The primary outcome was the difference in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) change after 12 months between cases and controls. Results: Four hundred fifty patients were included (225 cases paired with 225 controls); 58.7% of patients were men, and 33.8% were Hispanic. The mean (±SD) baseline HbA1c was 8.12% ± 1.57%. Patients receiving retinal interventions did not experience a significant change in HbA1c compared with controls 12 months after starting treatment (0.11% ± 1.51% vs −0.02% ± 1.52%; P = .31). In addition, there was not a significant difference HbA1c change between cases and controls when considering the number of interventions: 2 or fewer interventions (+0.08% ± 1.30% vs −0.07% ± 1.15%; P = .46), 3 to 6 interventions (+0.41% ± 1.71% vs +0.01% ± 2.0%; P = .08), and 7 or more interventions (−0.17% ± 1.49% vs 0.0% ± 1.31%; P = .50). Conclusions: Patients who received treatment for vision-threatening DR did not experience a change in HbA1c. Increasing number of retinal interventions also did not appear to impact glycemic control. There appears to be a missed opportunity for improving diabetes management in patients with vision-threatening DR.
{"title":"Glycemic Control in Patients After Initiation of Treatment for Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy","authors":"Shannan G. Moore, Jun Wu, Jose Pio, B. Modjtahedi","doi":"10.1177/24741264241232191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241232191","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To understand changes in glycemic control in patients being managed with vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy (DR). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were at least 18 years old. Patients who started treatment for vision-threatening DR were matched to controls based on age, sex, race/ethnicity, duration of diabetes, history of diabetes, and history of hypertension. The primary outcome was the difference in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) change after 12 months between cases and controls. Results: Four hundred fifty patients were included (225 cases paired with 225 controls); 58.7% of patients were men, and 33.8% were Hispanic. The mean (±SD) baseline HbA1c was 8.12% ± 1.57%. Patients receiving retinal interventions did not experience a significant change in HbA1c compared with controls 12 months after starting treatment (0.11% ± 1.51% vs −0.02% ± 1.52%; P = .31). In addition, there was not a significant difference HbA1c change between cases and controls when considering the number of interventions: 2 or fewer interventions (+0.08% ± 1.30% vs −0.07% ± 1.15%; P = .46), 3 to 6 interventions (+0.41% ± 1.71% vs +0.01% ± 2.0%; P = .08), and 7 or more interventions (−0.17% ± 1.49% vs 0.0% ± 1.31%; P = .50). Conclusions: Patients who received treatment for vision-threatening DR did not experience a change in HbA1c. Increasing number of retinal interventions also did not appear to impact glycemic control. There appears to be a missed opportunity for improving diabetes management in patients with vision-threatening DR.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140244250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-14DOI: 10.1177/24741264241237023
Janine Yang, Renee Liu, A. Apivatthakakul, Lucia Sobrin
Purpose: To report the characteristics and prevalence of a previously undescribed circular perivascular fundus autofluorescence (FAF) pattern in paraneoplastic and nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy. Methods: This retrospective case series used clinical and imaging data extracted from charts of patients with autoimmune retinopathy in whom FAF imaging was performed from the initial presentation to the last visit. Results: Six of 25 patients with autoimmune retinopathy and FAF imaging developed circular perivascular FAF changes. Three patients had paraneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy, and 3 had nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy. The lesions appeared a mean of 25 months after symptom onset; however, the timing varied from months to years and did not correlate with the overall disease course. The lesions were initially typically hyperautofluorescent and varied in progression, distribution, and quality. Optical coherence tomography showed hyperreflective subretinal deposits in the corresponding areas in most patients. Conclusion: To our knowledge, these are the first reported cases with this circular perivascular FAF pattern in nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy. This finding could also be a useful diagnostic imaging marker in some patients with autoimmune retinopathy.
{"title":"Circular Perivascular Autofluorescence Pattern in Patients With Autoimmune Retinopathy","authors":"Janine Yang, Renee Liu, A. Apivatthakakul, Lucia Sobrin","doi":"10.1177/24741264241237023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241237023","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To report the characteristics and prevalence of a previously undescribed circular perivascular fundus autofluorescence (FAF) pattern in paraneoplastic and nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy. Methods: This retrospective case series used clinical and imaging data extracted from charts of patients with autoimmune retinopathy in whom FAF imaging was performed from the initial presentation to the last visit. Results: Six of 25 patients with autoimmune retinopathy and FAF imaging developed circular perivascular FAF changes. Three patients had paraneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy, and 3 had nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy. The lesions appeared a mean of 25 months after symptom onset; however, the timing varied from months to years and did not correlate with the overall disease course. The lesions were initially typically hyperautofluorescent and varied in progression, distribution, and quality. Optical coherence tomography showed hyperreflective subretinal deposits in the corresponding areas in most patients. Conclusion: To our knowledge, these are the first reported cases with this circular perivascular FAF pattern in nonparaneoplastic autoimmune retinopathy. This finding could also be a useful diagnostic imaging marker in some patients with autoimmune retinopathy.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140243650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-14DOI: 10.1177/24741264241237022
Adrian Babel, Kunyong Xu, Eric K. Chin, D. Almeida
Purpose: To evaluate the anatomic and visual outcomes of primary vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair using no amount of postoperative prone positioning to clarify the role of face-down posturing for RRD reattachment. Methods: This retrospective consecutive interventional case series comprised patients who had primary vitrectomy for RRD repair. The surgical outcomes, single-surgery anatomic success rate, and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were assessed. The primary objective was to evaluate the anatomic and visual outcomes of vitrectomy RRD reattachment using no postoperative prone positioning. Results: This study comprised 116 eyes of 116 patients. Single-surgery anatomic success was achieved in 112 (96.5%) of 116 eyes. The single-surgery anatomic success rate was 100% in phakic patients (n = 56) and 93% in pseudophakic patients (n = 60), with both groups having an improvement in the mean BCVA. Conclusions: Primary vitrectomy with no postoperative prone positioning is a successful surgical intervention for RRD repair. The anatomic closure rate in this study is one of the highest reported in the literature and involved a large number of macula-off RRDs, with minimal complications and a significant improvement in BCVA, primarily using 14% perfluoropropane for gas tamponade.
{"title":"Outcomes of Primary Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment With No Postoperative Positioning","authors":"Adrian Babel, Kunyong Xu, Eric K. Chin, D. Almeida","doi":"10.1177/24741264241237022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241237022","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To evaluate the anatomic and visual outcomes of primary vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair using no amount of postoperative prone positioning to clarify the role of face-down posturing for RRD reattachment. Methods: This retrospective consecutive interventional case series comprised patients who had primary vitrectomy for RRD repair. The surgical outcomes, single-surgery anatomic success rate, and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were assessed. The primary objective was to evaluate the anatomic and visual outcomes of vitrectomy RRD reattachment using no postoperative prone positioning. Results: This study comprised 116 eyes of 116 patients. Single-surgery anatomic success was achieved in 112 (96.5%) of 116 eyes. The single-surgery anatomic success rate was 100% in phakic patients (n = 56) and 93% in pseudophakic patients (n = 60), with both groups having an improvement in the mean BCVA. Conclusions: Primary vitrectomy with no postoperative prone positioning is a successful surgical intervention for RRD repair. The anatomic closure rate in this study is one of the highest reported in the literature and involved a large number of macula-off RRDs, with minimal complications and a significant improvement in BCVA, primarily using 14% perfluoropropane for gas tamponade.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140242988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-13DOI: 10.1177/24741264241237019
Benjamin K. Ghiam, Sanjana Murali, Jose J. Echegaray, Faruk H. Örge
Purpose: To describe the clinical course of 3 patients with Stickler syndrome found on fluorescein angiography (FA) to have nonperfusion of the peripheral retina. Methods: Three patients with confirmed Stickler syndrome were examined under anesthesia. Genetic testing and FA were performed. Results: Each patient had characteristic ocular findings of Stickler syndrome, including high myopia with vitreoretinal degeneration. FA was performed on each patient and showed 360 degrees of nonperfusion of the retinal periphery in all eyes, with mild leakage in Case 3. Conclusions: The current series presents evidence of peripheral retinal nonperfusion in 3 consecutive patients with Stickler syndrome. Based on these findings, the authors recommend adopting FA as a standard imaging modality and using laser photocoagulation to treat the areas of retinal nonperfusion for all patients with Stickler syndrome.
{"title":"Nonperfusion of the Far Peripheral Retina in Highly Myopic Stickler Syndrome","authors":"Benjamin K. Ghiam, Sanjana Murali, Jose J. Echegaray, Faruk H. Örge","doi":"10.1177/24741264241237019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241237019","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: To describe the clinical course of 3 patients with Stickler syndrome found on fluorescein angiography (FA) to have nonperfusion of the peripheral retina. Methods: Three patients with confirmed Stickler syndrome were examined under anesthesia. Genetic testing and FA were performed. Results: Each patient had characteristic ocular findings of Stickler syndrome, including high myopia with vitreoretinal degeneration. FA was performed on each patient and showed 360 degrees of nonperfusion of the retinal periphery in all eyes, with mild leakage in Case 3. Conclusions: The current series presents evidence of peripheral retinal nonperfusion in 3 consecutive patients with Stickler syndrome. Based on these findings, the authors recommend adopting FA as a standard imaging modality and using laser photocoagulation to treat the areas of retinal nonperfusion for all patients with Stickler syndrome.","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140245420","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-03-08eCollection Date: 2024-03-01DOI: 10.1177/24741264241234111
Timothy G Murray
{"title":"From the Editor-in-Chief.","authors":"Timothy G Murray","doi":"10.1177/24741264241234111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241234111","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10924600/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094342","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-02-29DOI: 10.1177/24741264241238212
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Retinal Vasculitis After Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan: Report From the ASRS Research and Safety in Therapeutics (ReST) Committee”","authors":"","doi":"10.1177/24741264241238212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241238212","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17919,"journal":{"name":"Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140410645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}