Behçet's syndrome (BS) is associated with chronic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction. Although there have been extensive investigations on neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR), mean platelet volume (MPV) in many diseases, their roles BS unclear. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate NLR, PLR, MPV levels patients explore clinical significance. included 254 173 healthy individuals. Age, sex, age onset, duration disease, smoking, Behçet activity...

Purpose: To investigate and compare the efficacy of autologous serum eye drops with amniotic membrane transplantation in eyes neurotrophic corneal ulcers. Methods: In this retrospective study, 42 patients (30 females 12 males) ulcers were included divided into group I (n = 20) who treated II 22) underwent transplantation. The epithelial healing time best corrected visual acuity performed before after treatments. Results: I, mean age was 57.1 ± 10.1 years; at end 6.7 2.05 months follow up, 14...

To report outcomes of photodynamic therapy (PDT) as primary treatment for small amelanotic choroidal melanoma.Retrospective interventional case series 12 patients with melanoma treated standard-fluence PDT (83 seconds; 50 J/cm) using verteporfin.Tumor regression, subretinal fluid resolution, best-corrected visual acuity, and complications.There were eyes melanoma, demonstrating (10 [83%]) or lightly pigmented (n = 2, 17%) appearance. The mean tumor thickness was 2.7 mm (median, 2.8; range...

To evaluate dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis in patients with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (cCSC).This prospective study included 34 cCSC cases and 37 healthy individuals who were age- sex-matched. A new colorimetric method for measuring was used. Native thiol, total levels, disulfide/native disulfide/total native thiol/total thiol ratios measured.The age gender distributions similar both main groups. The mean duration of disease 47.29 ± 24 months. levels significantly lower...

We aimed to evaluate the effect of cataract surgery on subfoveal choroidal thickness (CT) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness, as measured by enhanced depth imaging-optical coherence tomography (OCT).This prospective study included 30 eyes patients who had undergone uneventful phacoemulsification for senile but no previous ocular or other abnormality. Best-corrected visual acuity, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, intraocular pressure, axial length, central corneal were preoperatively. The...

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate visual acuity (VA) and central macular thickness (CMT) assess influence serous retinal detachment (SRD) in eyes with edema (ME) secondary branch vein occlusion (BRVO). Methods: Sixty-one BRVO from 61 patients ME were analyzed divided into two groups according spectral domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings SRD cystoid (CME). All underwent complete ophthalmic examinations OCT measurements (Cirrus, Carl Zeiss Meditec Inc,...

Abstract To evaluate macular status with optical coherence tomography (OCT) in eyes that underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and heavy-silicone oil (HSO) endotamponade for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) inferior breaks. Twenty 20 patients who have RRD breaks included study. Oxane HD was used as an intraocular tamponade all surgeries. Postoperatively, anatomic reattachment, using OCT imaging, any long-term complications were evaluated. The mean age 60.4 ± 11.2...

To describe an unusual case of oculoglandular tularemia associated with unilateral acute dacryocystitis and purulent conjunctivitis 18 weeks pregnancy.It is difficult to culture francisella tularensis on media so serological tests such as micro-agglutination methods are used diagnose the infection. PCR test results were weak positive. The serum sample was analyzed for presence f. antibody, which determined positive a titer 1/160.Oral amoksicilin-clavulonic acid treatment applied patient...

Purpose: To evaluate the therapeutic effects of low-effective steroid fluorometholone 0.1% and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory ketorolac 0.4% when concomitantly used with olopatadine 0.01% in relieving clinical signs symptoms acute seasonal allergic conjunctivitis (SAC).Methods: In this randomized, placebo-controlled, multi-center study, 104 eyes 52 patients diagnosis SAC were conducted. The assigned into two groups to receive either one eye placebo contralateral or contralateral. (chemosis,...

To investigate the association between smoking and prognosis of ocular Behçet disease.Medical records 202 patients with uveitis were collected retrospectively. Patients assigned to two groups according habits. In group I, 72 current smokers. II, 130 nonsmokers. The localization uveitis, time resolution recurrences, visual acuities, presence cystoid macular edema compared groups.The demographic characteristics similar in both groups. Smoking was not associated types OR 1.01 (95% CI,...

Minoxidil hair formulation is commonly used for the treatment of male or female androgenic alopecia. a Health Canada and US FDA-approved medication loss in men women. The drug marketed as 2% 5% topical solutions. This over-the-counter product considered safe, but should be with caution. Furthermore, minoxidil an orally active vasodilator severe hypertension. Typical side effects are faster heart rate, augmented function stroke volume (which can associated reduced vascular resistance upon...

Purpose: To describe a case of conjuctival tick attachment and the method removal with blunt forceps. Methods: Case report. Results: A 36-year-old man presented complaint foreign body sensation in his right eye. He was found to have (Ixodes spp) embedded conjunctiva. The removed completely mechanically patient examined followed for tick-transmitted diseases. had no systemic signs symptoms follow-up. Conclusions: ophthalmologist should maintain an index suspicion that infestation ocular...

Introduction Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) (pseudotumor cerebri) is a rare side effect of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA). IIH cases have been observed after the concomitant use ATRA with azole group antimicrobials such as fluconazole and voriconazole. Here, we discuss about diagnosis treatment process emerging in young acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) case impact, which can be increased by posaconazole. Case A 19-year-old male patient was diagnosed APL. Headache blurred vision...

To investigate the association of serum glucocorticoid kinase gene-1 (SGK-1) DNA variants with chronic central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).We enrolled 32 eyes patients who were diagnosed CSC and composed normal as a control group. Peripheral blood was used for extraction polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification. SGK1 gene sequenced by using BigDye(®) Terminator v3.1 cycle sequencing KIT (Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA). The its investigated in patient group group.We...

To evaluate the natural history of myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer (MRNFL) through clinical features and enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography.This is a retrospective, noncomparative, case series patients who underwent thorough examination to document associated ocular systemic features. Enhanced tomography was performed when MRNFL located posteriorly accessible imaging.Seventy-two eyes 62 had total 86 lesions. (n = 42 eyes) showed that all lesions originated in with...

A 46-year-old woman presented to a dermatologist with 7-day history of painful redness on both arms and right hand, oral mucosal lesions that flared up regressed during this time period, arthralgia.Physical examination revealed red erythematous papules vesicles across the between fingers, bilateral distal extensor areas upper extremities.There were no other systemic symptoms.Skin biopsy neutrophilic inflammatory infiltrates in dermis evidence vasculitis (Figures 12).Laboratory tests normal...

To report a case of choroidal sarcoid granuloma simulating metastasis in patient with prostate carcinoma.Case report.A 66-year-old man was found to have an asymptomatic mass his left eye. He had known history pulmonary sarcoidosis without systemic involvement and carcinoma metastasis. On examination, visual acuity 20/20 each Anterior segment normal, inflammatory sign either The right fundus healthy. revealed yellow 2 mm diameter, temporal the foveola subretinal fluid, retinitis, or vitritis....

Our patient was a 34 year-old male who presented with painless conjunctival mass that had developed 3 months before his first visit. On performing slit-lamp biomicroscopy, lobulated pink-yellowish solid mobile observed on the nasal bulbar surface of left eye. The tumor excised, and histopathologic examination revealed sebaceous adenoma. Systemic normal. No recurrence during 24-month follow-up period. Sebaceous adenoma conjunctiva is an extremely rare benign tumor, which may be to isolated in...

To investigate the effect of systemic infliximab therapy on tear function tests and ocular surface in patients with Sjögren's syndrome secondary to various autoimmune diseases.This prospective study included 22 eyes who began treatment infliximab. Tear film break-up time (TBUT), anesthetized Schirmer's 1 test, fluorescein staining Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) scores were recorded before 3rd 6th months treatment.In month therapy, no significant changes observed values, TBUT, staining,...