In order to make the ophthalmic strabismus examination process convenient, standardized and accurate, our research team designed and developed a multifunctional, intelligent, and space-using examination module for strabismus examination, and invented an ophthalmic examination light device that met different heights and distances [Patent number: National Utility Model Patent (ZL 202320451307.8)]. The special examination light for strabismus in ophthalmology includes an intelligent fixation device, which can automatically move the fixation light to the accurate position, and has an intelligent voice prompt function to realize the voice prompt of the patient. It adopts a sliding rail lifting arm and a removable installation method to make reasonable use of space. It can better meet the requirements of ophthalmic medical and diagnostic processes.
Objective: To compare the difference of visual acuity measured by C-chart and E-chart in the same myopic refractive undercorrection and to explore the causes of the difference. Methods: Two hundred and fifty subjects of different ages were selected to compare the changes of visual acuity measured by two different visual meters after adding corresponding spherical lenses to the maximum plus to maximum visual acuity (MPMVA) corrected diopter. At the same time, according to the design principle of the two kinds of visual acuity meters and the different recording methods of visual acuity tables, the possible reasons for the different values were discussed.Results: There was no significant difference between different age groups (P>0.05). Under the same degree of additionality, the visual acuity of the same subjects was tested by t-test with C visual acuity chart and E visual acuity chart. The difference was statistically significant (t=?15.798, P<0.05). The average visual acuity of C visual acuity table was smaller than that of E visual acuity table. Conclusion: The visual acuity of myopic patients tested by C visual acuity chart is better than by E visual acuity chart. The main reason for the difference between C visual chart and E visual chart was the different shape and opening direction of visual icons.
Objective: By studying the mental health and its influencing factors of myopia children in grade 5 and grade 6 in Chancheng District, Foshan City, this paper provided the basis for solving the psychological problems caused by myopia and the prevention and treatment of myopia. Methods: Three primary schools in Chancheng District,Foshan City were chosen. Two classes in grade 5 and grade 6 were selected to carry out myopia screening followed by evaluation of their mental health with children’s social anxiety scale, loneliness scale and children’s self-esteem scale. Results: The prevalence of myopia was 52.0% in Chancheng District, Foshan City. Females (57.5%) had a higher prevalence than males (47.4%). The prevalence in grade 6 (57.6%) was higher than that in grade 5 (46.3%).Children with myopia had obvious social anxiety, loneliness, and low self-esteem (scores of 5.53±4.04 vs 4.66±3.59,30.15±11.72 vs 27.29±10.40, 97.97±12.73 vs 100.87±12.21, respectively) than those with normal vision, whose difference was statistically significant (all P<0.05). Further analysis showed that social anxiety, loneliness, and self-esteem in children with primary myopia were more obvious than those with moderate myopia. Social factors such as gender and age had little effect on the mental health of myopic children. According to different correction methods, among myopic children, those who wore orthokeratology lenses had lower social anxiety (F=4.21, P=0.01), and those who wore spectacles were more likely to have lower self-esteem (F=5.67, P=0.02).Conclusion: The problem of myopia in primary school students, which is closely related to mental health, is ofgeneral concern to the whole society. This requires the whole society to cooperate closely and take comprehensive measures. The choice of myopia correction methods affects the psychology of myopic children.
Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), and remains the single greatest cause of blindness in working age adults around the world. In this article, we review the evolution of pharmacotherapies for both diabetic macular edema (DME) and DR such as anti-vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors and various steroid formulations, as well as other emerging pharmacotherapies currently in late stage clinical testing for this disease.
Abstract: The rare disease of chronic infantile neurological cutaneous and articular (CINCA) syndrome, is caused by the over-secretion of interleukin (IL)-1β due to a gain-of-function NLRP3 gene mutation in the autosomal chromosome which often involves in eyes. In this report, we studied a 9-year-old girl with CINCA. The eyes were also involved and presented bilateral papilledema. Genetic testing revealed that the symptoms were caused by a novel gene mutation site (c.913G>A, p. D305N) in conservative domain exon-3 of NLRP3 which is gain-function gene of CINCA. The patient had the characteristic facial features, frontal fossa and saddle nose, manifested the generalized urticaria-like skin rash at two weeks after birth, periodic fever 6 months after birth, sensorineural deafness at 7 years old, and bilateral papilledema, aseptic meningitis and knee arthropathy at 9 years old. White cell counts, C-reactive protein increased and intracranial pressure raised to 300 mmH2O. The meningeal thickening enhanced by gadolinium in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Based on clinical features and genetic test, the girl was diagnosed bilateral papilledema secondary to CINCA and administered prednisone and lowered intracranial pressure medicine to resolve symptoms. With 3-year follow-up, patient had no inflammatory flare-up with visual acuity improvement. The finding of novel genetic mutation site (p. D305N) in NLRP3 gene expanded genotype spectrum associated with CINCA. This case also expanded the cause spectrum of papilledema and it highlighted systemic disease history for patients with bilateral papilledema.
Objective: To study the efficacy of two methods of M22 optimal pulsed technology in the treatment of dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Methods: A total of 105 patients collected from Shantou Balder Eye Hospital were divided into two groups. The treatment position of the conventional group was lower eyelid, the other group was combined with upper and lower eyelid. All patients accepted M22 Optimal Pulsed Technology treatment for three times, once a month. Keratograph 5M dry eye analyzer was used to assess the height of tears river, break-up time (BUT), corneal fluorescence Staining(CFS)and meibomian gland expressibility. The results before and after laser treatment were compared using t-test in this study. Results: After treatment, the height of tear river, BUT, CFS and meibomian gland expressibility were improved. There was a statistically significant difference between each group after and before treatment (P<0.01). There was no significant difference before and after treatment between the two groups. Conclusion: The two methods of M22 Optimal Pulsed Technology are effective in treating dry eyes caused by MGD. There is no significant difference in the therapeutic effect between two methods.