The official journal of the Brazilian Retina and Vitreous Society
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Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:29
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Sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in patients with macular telangiectasia type 2
Although diabetes is highly prevalent in patients with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), progression to severe non-proliferative (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is rarely reported. We...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:28 -
Serum adropin level in wet-type age-related macular degeneration
Our objective was to compare the serum Adropin levels between patients with wet-type Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and otherwise healthy individuals.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:27 -
Relationship between automated choroidal thickness measurements and retinal sensitivity using microperimetry in patients with myopia and different stages of myopic maculopathy
To assess the relationship between macular choroidal thickness (CT) measurements and retinal sensitivity (RS) in eyes with myopia and different stages of myopic maculopathy.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:26 -
Uveal melanoma in the Iranian population: two decades of patient management in a tertiary eye center
To assess the characteristics and outcomes of uveal melanoma management at a tertiary center in the Middle East.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:25 -
Correlation between retinal sensitivity assessed by microperimetry and structural abnormalities on optical coherence tomography after successful epiretinal membrane surgery
To verify the correlation between retinal sensitivity (RS) assessed by the microperimetry (MP) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) parameters measured in eyes submitted to pars-plana vitrectomy (PPV) for id...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:24 -
Surgical management of retinal detachment and macular holes secondary to ocular toxoplasmosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Toxoplasma gondii causes ocular toxoplasmosis (OT), involving inflammation, scarring, and retinal complications. The OT complications were retinal detachment (RD), and retinal breakage (RB). Surgical intervent...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:23 -
Recommendations for diabetic macular edema management by retina specialists and large language model-based artificial intelligence platforms
To study the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing diabetic macular edema (DME) management recommendations by creating and comparing responses to clinicians in hypothetical AI-generated case scena...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:22 -
Comparative analysis of risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity in single and multiple birth neonates
To conduct a comparative analysis of risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in single- and multiple-born neonates.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:21 -
Real-world experience of full-thickness traumatic macular hole among young patients
To describe the demographics, clinical, and imaging characteristics, and visual outcomes in young patients with full-thickness traumatic macular hole (TMH).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:20 -
Cataract progression after primary pars plana vitrectomy for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in young adults
Scleral buckling is typically implemented to repair rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RRD) in young patients. Therefore, there is limited data on post-pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) cataract formation in this c...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:19 -
Comparison of pigment epithelium detachment composition indices between neovascular age-related macular degeneration and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
To compare changes in the fibrous component of pigment epithelium detachment composition indices (PEDCI-F) in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (n-AMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) ov...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:18 -
Optical coherence tomography angiography of the macula of high myopia in children and adolescents
High myopia represents a health issue and leads to the development of complications that threaten vision. The study of macular changes in high myopia patients has undergone great advances with updated technolo...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:17 -
Outcomes of short- versus long-acting gas tamponades in vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
In vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, long-acting gas tamponades (LGT) such as C3F8 or C2F6 may improve surgical success rate due to their prolonged effect compared to a short-acting gas tampona...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:16 -
Optical coherence tomography detection of retinal neural loss in patients with tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous Sclerosis (TS) is a rare, multisystem genetic disease caused by mutations in the TSC1 and TSC2 genes, leading to abnormalities in cell differentiation and proliferation. This study aimed to evaluate t...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:15 -
Present and future screening programs for diabetic retinopathy: a narrative review
Diabetes is a prevalent global concern, with an estimated 12% of the global adult population affected by 2045. Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a sight-threatening complication, has spurred diverse screening approac...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:14 -
Comparison of antiangiogenic agents (ranibizumab, aflibercept, bevacizumab and ziv-aflibercept) in the therapeutic response to the exudative form of age-related macular degeneration according to the treat-and-extend protocol- true head-to-head study
To evaluate the structural and functional changes in eyes with neovascular age related macular degeneration (nAMD) in a real-world setting, using Treat and Extend protocol (T&E), comparing four antiangiogenic ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:13 -
Retinal capillary perfusion heterogeneity in diabetic retinopathy detected by optical coherence tomography angiography
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness and involves retinal capillary damage, microaneurysms, and altered blood flow regulation. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a non-inva...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:12 -
Recommendations for initial diabetic retinopathy screening of diabetic patients using large language model-based artificial intelligence in real-life case scenarios
To study the role of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify key risk factors for diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and develop recommendations based on clinician and large language model (LLM) based AI pla...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:11 -
Correlation between multifocal electroretinogram and optical coherence tomography findings with visual acuity after vitrectomy surgery for retinal detachment: an observational study
Despite the marked increase in the anatomical success rates of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery, patients may still complain about unsatisfactory visual outcome. This study aims to co...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:10 -
Deep learning-based algorithm for the detection of idiopathic full thickness macular holes in spectral domain optical coherence tomography
Automated identification of spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) features can improve retina clinic workflow efficiency as they are able to detect pathologic findings. The purpose of this stud...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:9 -
Serous maculopathy with absence of retinal pigment epithelium (SMARPE) associated with large drusen
To describe the association of serous maculopathy with absence of retinal pigment epithelium (SMARPE) and large drusen in patients with non-neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:8 -
Autologous internal limiting membrane transplantation achieves anatomic closure and functional improvement in the treatment of large, persistent macular holes
To evaluate the clinical outcome of subretinal autologous internal limiting membrane (ILM) transplantation during pars-plana vitrectomy for persistent full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) repair.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:7 -
Efficacy of the use of perfluorocarbon as a temporary tamponade agent in severe ocular trauma and/or complex retinopexy: a scoping review
Perfluorocarbon (PFC)possesses unique chemical properties that favor the pigment epithelium’s adhesion and allows the drainage of subretinal fluid through retinal holes present in retinal detachment cases. How...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:6 -
Review of real-world evidence of dual inhibition of VEGF-A and ANG-2 with faricimab in NAMD and DME
Management of vitreoretinal disorders (e.g., neovascular age-related macular degeneration [nAMD] and diabetic macular edema [DME]) have assumed the standard therapy of lifelong anti-VEGF injections with drugs ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:5 -
Choroidal measurements in decision making for retinopathy of prematurity: a decision tree analysis
To compare the choroidal thickness and vascular profile of premature infants with ROP (retinopathy of prematurity) using a handheld SD-OCT device.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:4 -
Anti-complement drugs for the treatment of geographic atrophy and the release of silicone oil
Intravitreal injections are a common procedure in ophthalmology, often using syringes coated with silicone to aid piston movement and needles coated with silicone oil to facilitate penetration of the sclera. P...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:3 -
Retinal neurovascular alteration in type 2 diabetes with renal impairment in association with systemic arterial stiffness
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients should be alert for subclinical macroangiopathy. We aimed to investigate the association between retinal neurovascular alteration and systemic arterial stiffness in type 2 di...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:2 -
Evaluation of retinal structural and functional changes after silicone oil removal in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: a retrospective study
To evaluate retinal structural and functional changes after silicone oil (SO) removal in eyes with macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2024 10:1 -
Contributing reviewers 2023
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:79 -
Can intravitreal injections with higher volume cause higher intraocular eye pressure? Considerations for anti-complement injections in normal and glaucomatous eyes
The approval of Syfovre® (pegcetacoplan) and Iverzay® (avacincaptad pegol) for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) marks a significant advancement in retinal disease therapy, offering both complement 3 an...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:80 -
Contributing reviewers 2022
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:78 -
Surgical management, use and efficacy of adjuvant dyes in idiopathic epiretinal membranes: a systemic review with network meta-analysis
The epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a nonvascular fibrocellular tissue formed by cellular metaplasia and proliferation at the vitreoretinal surface and is generally treated by pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with or ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:77 -
Teleophthalmology and retina: a review of current tools, pathways and services
Telemedicine, the use of telecommunication and information technology to deliver healthcare remotely, has evolved beyond recognition since its inception in the 1970s. Advances in telecommunication infrastructu...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:76 -
Atypical pattern of ocular toxoplasmosis: recurrent inner foveal toxoplasmic retinitis (rifter)
Failure to recognize the different possible clinical presentations of ocular toxoplasmosis may delay diagnosis and treatment, compromising visual prognosis. The aim of this paper is to describe an atypical pat...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:75 -
Anterior migration of Ozurdex implant: a review on risk factors, complications, and management
To describe the common risk factors, complications, and management options for anterior migration of Ozurdex implant.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:74 -
An update on visual prosthesis
To review the available evidence on the different retinal and visual prostheses for patients with retinitis pigmentosa and new implants for other indications including dry age-related macular degeneration.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:73 -
Treating patients with geographic atrophy: are we there yet?
Geographic atrophy (GA) is a progressive degenerative disease that significantly contributes to visual impairment in individuals aged 50 years and older. The development of GA is influenced by various modifiab...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:72 -
Application and accuracy of artificial intelligence-derived large language models in patients with age related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects millions of people globally, leading to a surge in online research of putative diagnoses, causing potential misinformation and anxiety in patients and their paren...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:71 -
Correlations between subfoveal choroidal thickness, macular thickness, and visual outcome in neovascular age-related macular degeneration using swept source OCT: insights from intravitreal aflibercept treatment
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment among individuals aged 50 and above, often resulting in irreversible vision loss (1). Currently, antiangiogenic therapy is the pri...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:70 -
Unraveling the mysteries of macular telangiectasia 2: the intersection of philanthropy, multimodal imaging and molecular genetics. The 2022 founders lecture of the pan American vitreoretinal society
Offer a personal perspective on the scientific advances on macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel2) since the launch of the MacTel Project in 2005.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:69 -
Anatomical and functional results after vitrectomy with conventional ILM peeling versus inverted ILM flap technique in large full-thickness macular holes
Aim of the study was to compare success rate and functional outcome following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with conventional internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling versus ILM flap technique for full-thickness...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:68 -
Image Calibration in choroidal vascularity index measurement
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:67 -
Image calibration in choroidal vascularity index measurement
Choroid is a tissue with a very high blood flow which is a metabolic supporter of the retina. Recently, the study of choroidal blood flow in ocular and systemic disorders is a hot topic in scientific research....
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:66 -
Pharmaceutical compounding and storage of faricimab in a syringe for intravitreal injection do not impair stability and bi-specific binding properties
Intravitreal injection (IVI) of antibody biologics is a key treatment approach in ophthalmology. Pharmaceutical compounding and storage of prefilled syringes for IVI must take place without impairing the struc...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:65 -
Surgical technique for removal of high-density silicone oil (Oxane HD)
The main drawback for the use of heavy silicone oil (HSO) Oxane HD is the difficulties it presents during removal. It differs from conventional silicone oil removal because it progressively concentrates in the...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:64 -
Potential application of foveal structural measurements in treatment decision for retinopathy of prematurity: an OCT-based study
To investigate foveal changes in infants with ROP not requiring treatment(nROP) and ROP infants needing treatment (tROP) using a handheld SD-OCT device.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:63 -
Pseudoaveraging for denoising of OCT angiography: a deep learning approach for image quality enhancement in healthy and diabetic eyes
This study aimed to develop a deep learning (DL) algorithm that enhances the quality of a single-frame enface OCTA scan to make it comparable to 4-frame averaged scan without the need for the repeated acquisit...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:62 -
Real-world practice patterns of eplerenone use for central serous chorioretinopathy
To report eplerenone use by retina specialists worldwide for central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:61 -
Comparative analysis of alignment algorithms for macular optical coherence tomography imaging
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is the most important and commonly utilized imaging modality in ophthalmology and is especially crucial for the diagnosis and management of macular diseases. Each OCT volume ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:60
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