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The oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is a trigeminovagal bradycardia elicited by tension on an extraocular muscle (EOM). check details Using three decades of observational data, we investigated whether or not individual strabismus patients are prone to oculocardiac reflex.

All patients undergoing strabismus surgery from 1992 to 2019 had deliberate 10-second, 200-gram square-wave tension on extraocular rectus muscles with anesthetic variables recorded. OCR was defined as the maximally tension-altered heart rate as a percent of stable baseline heart rate.

OCR was compared in 2532 original cases with 323 re-operations. The 169 cases that used anticholinergics (99% OCR) were excluded from the analysis. The median OCR, a 15% drop, was found to be 85% (95% CI 39%, 102%,; range 5-151%). Factors that showed a significant effect on the OCR were the type of EOM with lateral rectus least (Kruskal-Wallis X
(3)=8, p<0.05), and adults had less OCR compared to the children (X
(2)=105, p<0.01). Factors that showed an augmenting effect on the OCR were peri-operative opioids (X
(6)=62, p<0.01) and Caucasian race (X
(4)=12, p<0.02). Gender and iris color were not found to have an impact on OCR. Re-operations and first-degree relatives did not differ from age-matched controls, but EOM- and opioid-adjusted re-operations correlated with their initial cases (r=0.37).

We confirmed the previously published blocking effect of atropine, augmenting impact of opioids, and an inverse relationship of age on OCR. There was a weak proclivity for individuals to be prone to OCR. We found an impact of race with Caucasians having more OCR.
We confirmed the previously published blocking effect of atropine, augmenting impact of opioids, and an inverse relationship of age on OCR. There was a weak proclivity for individuals to be prone to OCR. We found an impact of race with Caucasians having more OCR.
An estimated 2.2 billion people are visually impaired worldwide. Given that age-related vision loss is a primary cause of vision impairment, this number is projected to rise with increases in average lifespan. Vision loss often results in significant disability and is associated with a substantial economic burden, reduced quality-of-life, concurrent medical issues, and mental health problems. In this review, the mental health needs of people with vision impairment are examined.

A review of recent literature on mental health outcomes and current treatments in people with visual impairment was conducted.

Considerable data indicate that rates of depression and anxiety are elevated among people with visual impairments. Moreover, individuals of lower socioeconomic status may be at increased risk for vision impairment and subsequent mental health problems. Existing psychosocial interventions for improving mental health in people with visual impairment show some promise, but are limited by low adherence and lack generalizability.

In order to improve outcomes, a better understanding of the mechanisms linking visual impairment and poor mental health is needed. It will also be essential to develop more effective interventions and expand access to services to improve the detection and treatment of mental health problems in this population.
In order to improve outcomes, a better understanding of the mechanisms linking visual impairment and poor mental health is needed. It will also be essential to develop more effective interventions and expand access to services to improve the detection and treatment of mental health problems in this population.
To compare global retinal sensitivity thresholds obtained through the Easyfield perimeter (EF) and Humphrey visual field analyzer (HFA).

Observational cross-sectional study.

Glaucomatous patients and glaucoma suspects enrolled between October 2018 and April 2019.

All participants underwent EF (SPARK Precision) and HFA perimetry (SITA-Standard). After inclusion, demographic and ocular data were collected, including measurements of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness obtained from spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Global indices (mean deviation, MD; pattern standard deviation, PSD) values were compared between perimeters, and their correlation and agreement were evaluated. We used regression analysis to investigate structure-functional correlations between SD-OCT measurements and MD index of each perimeter.

We investigated 111 eyes from 69 patients. Mean MD (mean difference=1.49dB) and PSD values (mean difference=0.42dB) from the HFA were significantly larger than those froof the HFA. Our findings suggest that although these tests should not be used interchangeably, EF SPARK Precision could be used as an alternative for functional assessment in eyes with mild glaucoma.Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface and tear film that has gained awareness as a public health problem. Characteristics of DED include tear film instability, hyperosmolarity, and ocular surface inflammation, which can occur independently or may be a sequela of numerous ocular diseases, ocular surgery or contact lens wear. Much has been learned about the impact of the disease to help affected individuals who report symptoms of poor vision, pain, and tearing. Recently, new research highlights the importance of the role of ocular surface inflammation and damage in DED-leading to a vicious cycle of inflammation as well as loss of tear film homeostasis. DED immunopathophysiology is characterized by four stages initiation, amplification, recruitment, and re-initiation. Cyclosporine is proven to be a valuable ophthalmic therapeutic for DED through its immunomodulatory actions and regulation of the adaptive immune response. Cyclosporine mechanism of action is well described in the published literature and the myriad of benefits in all four stages lend a broad-based immunomodulatory function particularly suitable for addressing DED. Furthermore, cyclosporine has unique goblet cell density improvement capabilities as well as anti-apoptotic properties. Topical formulations of cyclosporine are centered around addressing the highly lipophilic nature of the molecule. The poor aqueous solubility of cyclosporine traditionally presented technical challenges in drug delivery to the ocular surface. Newer formulations such as cationic emulsions and nanomicellar aqueous solutions address formulation, tissue concentration, and drug delivery challenges.
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