Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.08.003
Xiaojie Wan , Yu Zhang , Kaiye Zhang , Yujie Mou , Xiuming Jin , Xiaodan Huang
Background
Dry eye disease (DED) stands as a prominent ocular condition of global prevalence, emerging as a growing concern within public health. However, the underlying mechanisms involved in its pathogenesis remain largely unknown. In recent years, with the development of metabolomics, numerous studies have reported alterations in ocular surface metabolism in DED and offered fresh perspectives on the development of DED.
Main text
The metabolic changes of the ocular surface of DED patients are closely intertwined with the cellular metabolism process and immune inflammation changes. This article expounds upon the correlation between ocular surface metabolism and immune inflammation alterations in DED in terms of glycolysis, lipid metabolism, amino acid metabolism, cellular signaling pathways, and immune inflammation regulation.
Conclusions
The alterations in ocular surface metabolism of patients with dry eye are closely associated with their inflammatory status. Our work contributes novel insights into the pathogenesis of dry eye diseases and offers innovative molecular targets for diagnosing, detecting, and managing DED patients.
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The association between myopia and diabetic retinopathy (DR) is unclear, with inconsistent results reported, and whether the association represents causality remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the causal associations of genetically determined myopia with DR, and further explore specific mechanisms.
Methods
We conducted two-sample mendelian randomization (MR) analyses of any myopia and high myopia on six DR phenotypes, including any DR, background DR, severe background DR, proliferative DR (PDR), diabetic maculopathy and unspecific DR in the primary study. Mechanism exploration of spherical equivalent refraction (SER), corneal curvature (CC) and axial length (AL) on any DR was carried out subsequently. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), used as genetic instruments, were derived from UK Biobank, Genetic Epidemiology Research on Adult Health and Aging cohort (GERA) and FinnGen. The inverse variance weighted (IVW) method was mainly used to assess the causality, and was complemented with sensitivity analyses and causality direction analyses.
Results
Using SNPs that have excluded possible confounders, we discovered suggestive and positive causal associations of any myopia with any DR (IVW: odds ratio [OR] = 1.133, 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.070–1.201, P = 1.91×10−5) and PDR (IVW: OR = 1.182, 95% CI: 1.088–1.285, P = 8.31×10−5). Similar but more significant associations were found of high myopia with any DR and PDR (IVW: OR = 1.107, 95%CI: 1.051–1.166, P = 1.39×10−4; OR = 1.163, 95%CI: 1.088–1.244, P = 8.76×10−6, respectively). Further mechanism analyses found only AL, rather than SER or CC, was strongly and significantly associated with any DR. These associations were robust in sensitivity analyses and causality direction analyses.
Conclusions
We found significant and positive causal associations of any myopia and high myopia with the risk of DR and PDR, which might be related with AL, indicating the significance of myopia control for preventing DR development and progression.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.12.001
Sen Ma , Ruben V. Huis In't Veld , Elisabet de los Pinos , Ferry A. Ossendorp , Martine J. Jager
Background
Targeted therapy is a promising approach to improve the treatment of tumors, including ocular malignancies. Current therapies, such as radiotherapy and surgery, often lead to serious damage to vision or to loss of the eye. New approaches have examined nanoparticles for use as targeted delivery vehicles for drugs. A newly-developed virus-like drug conjugate is a promising nanoparticle with a defined target: the novel virus-like particle-photosensitizer conjugate Belzupacap sarotalocan (Bel-sar, previous name AU-011).
Main text
In this review, we summarize the application of this novel light-activated virus-like particle conjugate in pre-clinical and clinical studies and discuss its potential to treat ocular malignancies, such as uveal melanoma and conjunctival melanoma. We furthermore discuss the combination with immunotherapy and its application on pigmented and non-pigmented tumors as well as its effect on macrophage polarization, which is important to achieve effective results in immunotherapy.
Conclusions
Belzupacap sarotalocan (Bel-sar) is a promising targeted drug carrier that enhances tumor-specific delivery and minimizes off-target effects. Its photodynamic therapy effectively treats pigmented and non-pigmented tumors while inducing immunogenic cell death through DAMP exposure, triggering local and systemic immune responses. Combining Bel-sar PDT with immunotherapy improves efficacy in preclinical models, warranting further clinical investigation.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.10.004
Hang Xu , Alexander C. Rokohl , Xiaojun Ju , Yongwei Guo , Xincen Hou , Wanlin Fan , Ludwig M. Heindl
Background
Ocular cancer represents a significant threat to vision and life among various eye diseases. Conjunctival melanoma is regarded as one of the most feared and unpredictable ocular tumors. Considering the global differences in the occurrence of ocular melanoma across different races and regions, this study provides a thorough examination of the current state of research pertaining to the epidemiology of ocular and conjunctival cancers.
Methods
This bibliometrics analysis used the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) to collect data from publications on the epidemiology of ocular cancer, including relevant literature from 1951 to 2024. We examined indicators including t publication counts, citation rates, and data on contributing countries, institutions, and journals. Use VOSviewer and CiteSpace for network visualization and Microsoft Excel for data management. Our analysis reveals key trends in the epidemiology of ocular cancer across countries and identifies prominent keywords.
Results
A total of 406 articles on ocular cancer were identified, with significant contributions from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Denmark also plays a crucial role, particularly in conjunctival cancer research. Carol L. Shields is a leading figure widely recognized for her influential citations in ocular cancer epidemiology. The top publication platforms include the British Journal of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmic Epidemiology, and Ophthalmology. Key terms in ocular cancer research focus on prevalence, survival, and epidemiology, while conjunctival cancer studies emphasize malignant melanoma, conjunctiva, and epidemiology. Through keyword co-occurrence and burst analysis, trending topics include prevalence, risk factors, uveal melanoma, choroidal melanoma, malignant melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and conjunctiva. For conjunctival cancer, key research areas expected to remain prominent are cell carcinoma, management, recurrence, ocular surface squamous neoplasia, and pathology.
Conclusions
This analysis represents the first comprehensive bibliometric review mapping the trends and the knowledge structure in ocular cancer research, specifically from an epidemiological viewpoint. The results meticulously explore and encapsulate the research frontiers for scholars dedicated to the epidemiology of conjunctival cancer.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.11.004
Lan Ma, Xue Jiang, Zhijia Hou, Dongmei Li
Purpose
This Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis study aimed to investigate the genetic causal relationship between non-thyroidal autoimmune diseases (ADs) and Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO).
Materials
Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), multiple sclerosis (MS), psoriasis vulgaris (PV), type 1 diabetes (T1D), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were obtained from the IEU Open genome-wide association studies (GWAS) database, GWAS data for GO were obtained from the FinnGen database. Bidirectional MR analysis was conducted using inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, weighted median (WM) method and MR-Egger test. Cochran's Q statistic was used to assess the heterogeneity between SNP estimates. MR-Egger regression was used to evaluate horizontal pleiotropy and MR pleiotropy residual sum and outlier (MR-PRESSO) test was used to detect the outliers.
Results
For non-thyroidal ADs, the forward MR results using the IVM method showed that T1D (OR = 1.259, 95%CI 1.026–1.5465; P = 0.028) and SLE (OR = 1.807, 95%CI 1.229–2.655; P = 0.003) were correlated with the risk of GO at the genetic level, while there was no evidence showing that IBD, MS, PV and RA were correlated with GO. In the reverse MR study, there was a significant increase in the risk of developing T1D in GO (OR = 1.135, 95%CI 1.018–1.265; P = 0.022), but pleiotropy and heterogeneity existed.
Conclusions
In the European population, there is strong genetic evidence that patients with T1D and SLE have a higher risk of developing GO, whereas the effect of GO on ADs is unclear.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.09.002
Vishal Vohra , Indira Madgula , Harshika Chawla
Background
To assess the safety and efficacy of iStent inject placement in individuals with glaucoma with open angles in real world clinical settings.
Methods
A review was conducted on the medical records of individuals who received iStent inject implants starting from March 2018. The analysis focused on reductions in intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma medication usage. Safety assessments encompassed intraoperative and postoperative issues, additional surgeries, and improvements in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA).
Results
Analysis of 55 eyes of 48 patients that underwent iStent implantation revealed a mean age of 77 years (range: 51–97). The initial average intraocular pressure (IOP) in these eyes was 20.2 ± 6.4 mm Hg. Following surgery, IOP decreased by ≥ 20% compared to preoperative levels in 21 eyes (43.8%) over the 12-month follow-up period. Notably, there was a significant reduction in medication usage by the 12-month mark (P < 0.0042). Among the evaluated eyes, 9 exhibited a response to steroids, 3 had stents that were improperly positioned, 5 had stents that were over implanted, and 1 eye experienced an episode of iris prolapse.
Conclusions
The findings from the 12-month follow-up of iStent inject implants in standard clinical settings demonstrate a notable decrease in both intraocular pressure (IOP) and medication usage in eyes with concurrent open-angle glaucoma.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.10.002
Lorenzo Angelo R. Santos, Reynaldo M. Javate
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.07.001
Ning Wang , Jinjin Min , Xiaojing Fan , Xiuming Jin
Background
The widespread use of various video display terminals (VDTs) always had a detrimental impact on ocular health. Prolonged use of smartphones has been one of the leading causes of dry eye (DE) and asthenopia. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to find a simple and effective strategy to combat screen-related DE and asthenopia.
Methods
A group of healthy participants aged 18 and above were randomly assigned to three groups and tasked with a 2 h smartphone reading task. After 1 h of usage, each group adopted different methods of rest: no rest (Group A), a 10 min eye-closed rest (Group B), or a 10 min eye-closed joint artificial tears rest (Group C). Ophthalmological examinations and questionnaires were administered to all participants before and after the 2 h reading task.
Results
90 qualified volunteers, including 29 males and 61 females, were randomly assigned to three groups. Group A demonstrated a significant increase in the severity of DE and asthenopia as evidenced by all the evaluated indices. On the other hand, Group C did not exhibit any notable change in DE and asthenopia symptoms, with an improvement in corneal fluorescein staining (CFS) results (P > 0.05) when compared to the pre-reading values. Group B showed a significant increase in ocular surface disease index (OSDI) (P ≤ 0.05) and a decrease in critical flicker frequency (CFF) (P ≤ 0.05).
Conclusions
Close-eye rest with artificial tears may be a convenient and effective prevention strategy for screen-related DE and asthenopia.
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Pub Date : 2025-02-01DOI: 10.1016/j.aopr.2024.11.002
Kevin Y. Huang , Parth A. Patel , Austin Huang, Allen C. Ho, Jost B. Jonas, Xiaodong Sun, Youxin Chen, Yingfeng Zheng, Yih-Chung Tham, Christina Y. Weng, Tien Yin Wong
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Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of hereditary degenerative disorders affecting approximately one in every 4000 people worldwide. Abnormalities in the retina's photoreceptors can cause night blindness or even complete vision loss. Retinitis Pigmentosa 1 (RP1), also known as the oxygen-regulated protein-1, is a microtubule-associated protein (MAP) that organizes the outer segment of the photoreceptor. Besides, mutations in the RP1 gene are associated with dominant or recessive form of RP. This study aims to identify the potential pathogenic genes in Chinese RP patients and to elucidate the association relationship between the mutant gene and the phenotypes.
Methods
Multiple ophthalmic examinations, whole-exome sequencing, sanger sequencing, and in silico analysis were performed to evaluate the clinical features and pathogenic genes in a five-generation Chinese family diagnosed with RP.
Results
Our findings revealed a novel truncating mutation c.2015_2018del p. (Lys672Argfs∗9) in RP1 that may result in the translation of a protein with deleterious effects on photoreceptors. Therefore, resulting in autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa (ADRP).
Conclusions
This study broaden the range of genetic mutations associated with RP1 in ADRP and make a valuable contribution to the ongoing endeavors aimed at characterizing the molecular aspects of Chinese ADRP. Future studies would pay more attention in determining the characterization of the mutantations in RP1 gene and the relationship between genotype and phenotype in RP patients.
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