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Open AccessThree cases of macular hole that occurred in inferior scleral staphyloma associated with tilted disc syndrome: a case series
The objective is to examine the clinical characteristics of three patients with macular hole that occurred in inferior posterior staphyloma associated with tilted disc syndrome.
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Open AccessA case of tractional retinal detachment associated with congenital retinal vascular hypoplasia in the superotemporal quadrant treated by vitreous surgery
Here we report a case of traction retinal detachment (TRD) associated with congenital retinal vascular hypoplasia localized in the superotemporal quadrant that was treated with vitrectomy.
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Open AccessValsalva retinopathy induced by handstand: a case report
Valsalva retinopathy is known to occur as a sudden preretinal or sub-internal limiting membrane hemorrhage induced by a rapid rise in venous pressure following increased intrathoracic or intraabdominal pressur...
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Open AccessCiliary body suturing using intraocular irrigation for traumatic cyclodialysis: two case reports
We report two cases (two eyes) of traumatic cyclodialysis with prolonged decrease of intraocular pressure that were successfully treated with surgery by ciliary body suturing using intraocular irrigation.
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Open AccessTwo cases of diabetic macular edema complicated by an atypical macular hole
Here we report two patients who developed an atypical macular hole (MH) during the treatment course for diabetic macular edema (DME).
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Investigation of scleral thermal injuries caused by ultrasonic pars plana phacoemulsification and aspiration using pig eyes
The purpose of this study was to investigate the thermal injuries caused by ultrasonic pars plana phacoemulsification and aspiration (PPPEA) using pig eyes.
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Protein kinase C-mediated insulin receptor phosphorylation in diabetic rat retina
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) involves a proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and loss of pericytes. There is a link among the action of protein kinase C (PKC) and insulin signaling. Thus, we investigated t...
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Open AccessOptical coherence tomography findings of falciform retinal detachment complicated with persistent fetal vasculature
Falciform retinal detachment (FRD) usually causes pronounced retinal wrinkles, and the prognosis of visual function is poor. In this present study, we report a rare case of FRD in which optical coherence tomog...
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Open AccessA case of silicone oil adhered to the retinal surface via perfluorocarbon liquid
Perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) is widely used as an intraoperative heavy tamponade to flatten the retina and is replaced with silicone oil (SO) at the end of the surgery. Due to the long tamponade period, the S...
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Open AccessDevelopment of macular retinoschisis long after the onset of retinal arterial occlusion (RAO): a retrospective study
To describe a retrospective study of macular retinoschisis that developed long after the onset of retinal artery occlusion (RAO) using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
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Open AccessA case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy in which scintillating particles appeared in the intravitreal cavity after laser photocoagulation
To report a case of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) exhibiting the appearance of scintillating particles presumed to be crystallin inside the intravitreal cavity after laser photocoagulation.
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Implication of VEGF and aquaporin 4 mediating Müller cell swelling to diabetic retinal edema
Aquaporin 4 (AQP4), a water channel protein, is known to be expressed in retinal Müller cells. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of VEGF and AQP4 channels on the volumetric changes in Müll...
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Open AccessCase of asteroid hyalosis that developed severely reduced vision after cataract surgery
To report our findings in a patient with asteroid hyalosis (AH) who had a severe reduction of his visual acuity following cataract surgery. The vision was improved by vitreous surgery.
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Comparison of histopathological findings between idiopathic and secondary epiretinal membranes
To evaluate the histopathological findings of idiopathic and secondary epithelial membranes (ERMs). This study involved 19 ERM cases that underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). ERM specimens were obtained from...
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Open AccessSuppressed endothelin-1 by anti-VEGF therapy is important for patients with BRVO-related macular edema to improve their vision
Branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) commonly occurs at the arteriovenous crossing in the unilateral eye, and cardiovascular diseases can be risk factors of BRVO. However, the pathomechanism leading to BRVO is...
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Treatment of massive subretinal hematoma associated with age-related macular degeneration using vitrectomy with intentional giant tear
The purpose of this study was to report the surgical outcomes after creating a 120° intentional giant retinal tear for use in removing hemorrhage and subretinal proliferative tissue in patients with polypoidal...
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Open AccessIntravitreal luxated lens stuck on the optic disc: a case report
We encountered a rare patient with lens luxation in which the lens had become stuck on the optic disc. Findings obtained during vitreous surgery suggested that the luxated lens had become stuck on the optic di...
