AIM:To investigate macular microperimetry in patients with early primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)using a new custom-made pattern,and analyze the characteristics of macular sensitivity.METHODS:This case-control study ...AIM:To investigate macular microperimetry in patients with early primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)using a new custom-made pattern,and analyze the characteristics of macular sensitivity.METHODS:This case-control study included 38 patients with POAG,who were divided into pre-perimetric glaucoma(18 eyes of 18 patients),early-stage(20 eyes of 20 patients),and control(20 eyes of 20 patients)groups.All subjects underwent standard 24-2 humphrey visual field test.An MP-3 microperimeter with a new custom-made pattern(28 testing points distributed in four quadrants,covering the central 10°of the retina)was used to evaluate macular sensitivity.Ganglion cell complex(GCC)thicknesses were examined using an RS-3000 Advance OCT system.The features of structure and function were analysed per quadrant.RESULTS:The pre-perimetric glaucoma group had significantly lower inferior hemifield macular sensitivity compared to controls(P<0.05).The early-stage POAG group had significantly lower average,inferior hemifield,inferonasal,and inferotemporal mean sensitivities compared to the pre-perimetric glaucoma group(P<0.05),and lower macular sensitivity in all sectors compared to controls(P<0.05).Regarding GCC thickness,all sectors in the early-stage POAG group became thinner compared to those in controls(P<0.05);whereas all sectors in the early-stage POAG group,except the superonasal quadrant,became thinner compared to those in the pre-perimetric glaucoma group(P<0.05).Macular sensitivity and GCC thickness were significantly associated in each sector.The inferotemporal quadrant had the highest correlation coefficients(0.840).The structure-function relationship for the inferonasal and inferotemporal sectors was stronger compared to the corresponding superior sectors.CONCLUSION:Microperimetry reveals variations in macular sensitivity in patients with early glaucoma earlier than conventional perimetry,particularly in pre-perimetric glaucoma cases in which it might be undetectable by conventional methods.The new custom-made pattern may improve the accuracy of microperimetry by enhancing point arrangement and reducing fatigue effects.Macular sensitivity measured by MP-3 with this pattern shows statistically significant structural and functional associations with the thicknesses of the GCC.展开更多
Perfluoronaphthenes,with inert chemical and biological properties and ability to dissolve large amounts of oxygen,have received the most attention in medical applications.However,the excessive anion contained may caus...Perfluoronaphthenes,with inert chemical and biological properties and ability to dissolve large amounts of oxygen,have received the most attention in medical applications.However,the excessive anion contained may cause some side effects.Herein,liquid-liquid extraction technique with shaking and ultrasonic extraction was used for the trace analysis of five anions(F^(-),Cl^(-),NO_(3)^(-),PO_(4)^(3-),SO_(4)^(2-))in perfluorodecalin using water as green extractant.The optimum pretreatment technology and ion chromatography detection conditions were established.Good linearity was observed in each concentration range,and the linear correlation coefficient(R^(2))was better than 0.997.The limits of detection(S/N=3)of five anions from perfluorodecalin were 3.2,5.5,14.2,23.2 and 29.5μg/L,respectively.The established method with high sensitivity and accuracy has been successfully appliedfor the determination of five anions in three perfluorodecalin products,which provides a basis for further development of green detection and quality standard formulation in perfluorodecalin and other fluorocarbon solvents.展开更多
基金Hebei Medical Science Research Project Program(No.20230067).
文摘AIM:To investigate macular microperimetry in patients with early primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)using a new custom-made pattern,and analyze the characteristics of macular sensitivity.METHODS:This case-control study included 38 patients with POAG,who were divided into pre-perimetric glaucoma(18 eyes of 18 patients),early-stage(20 eyes of 20 patients),and control(20 eyes of 20 patients)groups.All subjects underwent standard 24-2 humphrey visual field test.An MP-3 microperimeter with a new custom-made pattern(28 testing points distributed in four quadrants,covering the central 10°of the retina)was used to evaluate macular sensitivity.Ganglion cell complex(GCC)thicknesses were examined using an RS-3000 Advance OCT system.The features of structure and function were analysed per quadrant.RESULTS:The pre-perimetric glaucoma group had significantly lower inferior hemifield macular sensitivity compared to controls(P<0.05).The early-stage POAG group had significantly lower average,inferior hemifield,inferonasal,and inferotemporal mean sensitivities compared to the pre-perimetric glaucoma group(P<0.05),and lower macular sensitivity in all sectors compared to controls(P<0.05).Regarding GCC thickness,all sectors in the early-stage POAG group became thinner compared to those in controls(P<0.05);whereas all sectors in the early-stage POAG group,except the superonasal quadrant,became thinner compared to those in the pre-perimetric glaucoma group(P<0.05).Macular sensitivity and GCC thickness were significantly associated in each sector.The inferotemporal quadrant had the highest correlation coefficients(0.840).The structure-function relationship for the inferonasal and inferotemporal sectors was stronger compared to the corresponding superior sectors.CONCLUSION:Microperimetry reveals variations in macular sensitivity in patients with early glaucoma earlier than conventional perimetry,particularly in pre-perimetric glaucoma cases in which it might be undetectable by conventional methods.The new custom-made pattern may improve the accuracy of microperimetry by enhancing point arrangement and reducing fatigue effects.Macular sensitivity measured by MP-3 with this pattern shows statistically significant structural and functional associations with the thicknesses of the GCC.
基金supported by the Zibo Key Scientific Research program(2019gy010020)the Jinan Customs Science and Technology Plan(2020JK012)
文摘Perfluoronaphthenes,with inert chemical and biological properties and ability to dissolve large amounts of oxygen,have received the most attention in medical applications.However,the excessive anion contained may cause some side effects.Herein,liquid-liquid extraction technique with shaking and ultrasonic extraction was used for the trace analysis of five anions(F^(-),Cl^(-),NO_(3)^(-),PO_(4)^(3-),SO_(4)^(2-))in perfluorodecalin using water as green extractant.The optimum pretreatment technology and ion chromatography detection conditions were established.Good linearity was observed in each concentration range,and the linear correlation coefficient(R^(2))was better than 0.997.The limits of detection(S/N=3)of five anions from perfluorodecalin were 3.2,5.5,14.2,23.2 and 29.5μg/L,respectively.The established method with high sensitivity and accuracy has been successfully appliedfor the determination of five anions in three perfluorodecalin products,which provides a basis for further development of green detection and quality standard formulation in perfluorodecalin and other fluorocarbon solvents.
