A5042087642- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Migraine and Headache Studies
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
- Social Media in Health Education
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Organ and Tissue Transplantation Research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
University of Southern California
2023-2024
Southern California Eye Institute
2024
Los Angeles Medical Center
2024
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2023
University of Miami
2018-2022
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
2018-2021
Veterans Health Administration
2020
Weatherford College
2020
Background/aim An objective marker is needed to detect when corneal nerve abnormalities underlie neuropathic pain (NCP), as symptoms often overlap with those of dry eye (DE). This study evaluated microneuroma (MN) frequency in various populations and investigated relationships between MN presence DE clinical features individuals but without a history refractive surgery, order eliminate surgery potential confounder abnormalities. Methods was retrospective that included who underwent...
Background To evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) in reducing photophobia and dry eye symptoms individuals with chronic migraine. Additionally, we aimed to tear film volume as a potential contributor these patients. Methods Retrospective review 76 patients who received BoNT-A for migraine between 23 August 2017 13 December at Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center Neurotoxin Clinic. Demographic data all comorbidities were queried via chart review. Standardised validated...
Individuals receiving botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) injections in the head and neck for migraine treatment have reported decreases photophobia sensations of dryness, independent ocular surface parameters. We hypothesized that patients without but with similar neuropathic-like symptoms would also experience symptomatic improvement periocular BoNT-A injections, changes.We identified four individuals a history neuropathic pain (symptoms burning, were out proportion to findings unresponsive ongoing...
To evaluate associations between Demodex and its symptoms ocular surface parameters in individuals with dry eye (DE).A cross-sectional study of 119 DE or signs, grouped by the presence demodicosis, was performed. All filled out questionnaires underwent an examination. Demographics, comorbidities, profiles, were compared 2 groups. Multivariable regression analyses used to determine which factors associated symptoms. Receiver operating curves performed relationships quantity specific clinical...
To assess content, readability, and accountability of online information for patients regarding epiretinal membranes (ERMs).Cross-sectional study evaluating nine major medical websites on ERMs. Fifteen questions assessed patient-relevant content. Four indices estimated U.S. grade literacy level the text. JAMA benchmarks (authorship, attribution, disclosure, currency) evaluated website accountability.Average content score was 36.78 (SD 13.91, 95% CI ±0.64) from a possible maximum 60, with...
Purpose: Gut microbiome alterations have been associated with various autoimmune diseases. There are limited data, however, on relationships between gut dysbiosis and immune-related dry eye (DE). Our aim was to compare the composition of individuals early late markers Sjögren syndrome (SS) controls without DE. Methods: We compared 20 positive [antisalivary protein 1 (SP1), antiparotid secretory (PSP), anticarbonic anhydrase 6 (CA6) IgG, IgA, IgM, n = 19)], or (anti-Ro/SS-A anti-La/SS-B, 1)...
This case describes the unique course and management of a patient with progressive, refractory multi-system sarcoidosis that initially presented ocular dermatologic findings.
Hwang, Jodi C. BS; Staropoli, Patrick MD; Kuriyan, Ajay E. Yannuzzi, Nicolas A. Sridhar, Jayanth MD Author Information
This study used functional slit lamp biomicroscopy (FSLB) to quantify conjunctival microvessel parameters in individuals with and without diabetes examined whether these metrics could be as surrogate markers of diabetes-related complications.A cross-sectional 98 controls (C), 13 complications (D-C), 21 related (D+C), which included retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, cardiovascular-, peripheral vascular-, cerebrovascular diseases, was performed. Bulbar (venule diameter, length, axial...
This cohort study compares the outcomes of oral doxycycline therapy with those intravenous penicillin among patients ocular syphilis.
Objective To describe the utilization of online resources by patients prior to presentation an ophthalmic emergency department (ED) and assess accuracy for diagnoses. Methods This is a prospective survey presenting ED initial evaluation ocular symptoms. Prior evaluation, completed surveys assessing symptoms, Internet usage, presumed self-diagnoses. Demographics characteristics usage were determined. Accuracy self-diagnoses was compared between users nonusers. Diagnoses classified as high or...
Abstract:Purpose: This study investigated prognostic factors for open globe injuries (OGI), including Ocular Trauma Scores (OTS). Design: was a retrospective review of all traumatic OGI patients at Level 1 Center from August 2017 through 2022.Methods: Demographic data and ocular trauma findings were collected. Associations between visual outcomes demographics assessed.Results: We included total 174 with globes (mean age 42.35 +/- 15.51 years). The majority male (n = 152, 87.36%)...