Effect of four different intraocular lenses on posterior capsule opacification

AIM: To evaluate the impact of 4 different intraocular lenses(IOLs) on posterior capsule opacification(PCO) by comparing the neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet(Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy rates.METHODS: This retrospective study included 4970 eyes of 4013 cataract patients who underwent phacoemulsification and IOL implantation between January 2000 and January 2008 by the same surgeon at one clinic. Four different IOLs were assessed. The outcome parameter was the incidence of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomies.· RESULTS: An Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy was performed in 153(3.07%) of the 4970 eyes. The mean follow-up time was 84 mo for all of the IOL groups. The percentage of eyes developing PCO was significantly greater for the acrylic hydrophilic IOLs than for the hydrophobic IOLs, although eyes with acrylic hydrophilic IOLs did not require Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy as soon as eyes with acrylic hydrophobic IOLs. There was no difference between the long-term PCO rates when 1-and 3-piece acrylic hydrophobic IOLs were compared or when IOLs made of the same material but with different haptic angles were compared.· CONCLUSION: In this study, eyes with acrylic hydrophilic IOLs were more likely to develop PCO than those with acrylic hydrophobic IOLs. The lens design(1-piece versus 3-piece and varying haptic angles) did not affect the PCO rate.

Comparison of posterior capsule opacification at 360-degree square edge hydrophilic and sharp edge hydrophobic acrylic intraocular lens in diabetic patients

·AIM: To compare posterior capsule opacification(PCO)degree and visual functions after phacoemulsification in eyes implanted with 360-degree square edge hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens(IOL)(570C C-flex, Rayner) and sharp edge hydrophobic acrylic IOL(Sensar AR40 e,AMO) in diabetic patients.· METHODS: Sixty diabetic patients underwent uneventful phacoemulsification and randomly implanted one of the two IOLs. The PCO value was measured by retroillumination photographs and Evaluation of Posterior Capsule Opacification(EPCO) 2000 image-analysis software at 1, 6, 12, and 24 mo after surgery. Visual acuity, and contrast sensitivity in photopic and mesopic conditions were also examined at each follow up time point. The incidence of eye that required Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy were also compared.·RESULTS: There was not any statistically significant difference in PCO scores between Rayner C-flex 570 C group and Sensar AR40 e group at each follow up time point. Visual acuity, Nd:YAG capsulotomy incidence and contrast sensitivity also had no significant difference during the 24 mo follow-up.·CONCLUSION: For diabetic patients, Rayner 570 C Cflex and Sensar AR40 e IOLs are same effective for prevent PCO. The 360-degree square edge design maybe is a good alternative technique to improve PCO prevention.

Experimental study on cyclosporine A drug delivery system in prevention of posterior capsule opacification after intraocular lens implantation in rabbits

Objective To study the effect of cyclosporine A drug delivery system (CsA-DDS) on the prevention of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) after experimental intraocular lens implantation in rabbit eyes. Methods Twenty healthy New Zealand white rabbits, whose left eyes and right eyes were used respectively as experiment eyes and controls, were subjected to extracapsular lens extraction and artificial lens implantation. During the operation, CsA-DDS with poly (lactideco-glycolide) as carriers or empty DDS was implanted in the capsular bag for the experimental eyes and controls respectively. After the operation, anterior chamber reaction, intraocular pressure (IOP) and CsA concentration were monitored and twelve weeks after the operation, the eyes were extracted for histopathological and morphological examinations. Results There were no differences between the two groups in conjunctival congestion, IOP change and anterior chamber reaction. PCO was less severe in the experimental eyes than in the controls. Light microscopy revealed that posterior capsular membrane in the experimental eyes was slick, with no obvious proliferation, whereas in the controls, there were lens epithelial cell proliferation and cortex regeneration of different degrees. Morphological examination with electron microscope showed that in the experimental eyes, lens epithelial cells did not function actively and apoptosis occurred, whereas in the controls, epithelial cells presented active function. No marked ultrastructural changes were found in either group. Conclusion Cs-DDS can inhibit PCO after intraocular lens implantation in rabbit eyes and does not have toxic effects on the surrounding ocular tissues. Therefore, it has a good potential for clinical use in prevention of PCO.

Anterior segment OCT application in quantifying posterior capsule opacification severity with varied intraocular lens designs

AIM:To evaluate the application of anterior segmentoptical coherence tomography(AS-OCT)in posterior capsule opacification(PCO)severity assessment and analyse the relationship between PCO severity and intraocular lens(IOL)characters.METHODS:PCO patients were prospectively recruited.Cross-sectional images of the anterior segment at horizontal and vertical meridians were acquired with AS-OCT.The area of the IOL-PC(posterior capsular)space and PCO severity(area,thickness,and density at 3 mm and 5 mm IOL optic regions)were measured.The relationship between PCO severity and visual acuity,comparisons of PCO severity and IOL-PC space using varied IOL designs were analysed.RESULTS:One hundred PCO eyes were enrolled.IOL-PC space,PCO thickness and area were positively correlated with axial length.In addition,PCO area and thickness were positively correlated with visual acuity when it was≤0.52 log MAR.The cut-off level of visual acuity should be 0.52 log MAR.With varied IOL designs,3-piece C haptic IOL showed a smaller PCO area and thickness than the 1-piece 3 haptic IOL and 1-piece 4 haptic IOL.PCO area and thickness values for an IOL with a diameter≤11.0 mm was greater than for an IOL with a diameter of 12.5 mm,and the differences were statistically significant.PCO area and thickness increased when IOL haptic angulation increased(from 0 to 12 degrees).CONCLUSION:In PCO eyes,cut-off level of visual acuity is 0.52 log MAR.With more severe PCO,visual acuity maybenot enough to describe the visual function impairment.PCO severity and IOL-PC space are significantly correlated with axial length and IOL design and material.

Anterior and posterior capsule densitometry levels after femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery

AIM： To analyze and compare five different variables over one year follow-up（1 wk, 1, 3, 6 and 12 mo）： anterior capsule（AC）, and posterior capsule（PC） area densitometry values, AC and PC linear densitometry values, and AC opening area reduction ratio after femtosecond laserassisted cataract surgery. METHODS： This was a prospective comparative study. Seventy-one patients underwent femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery on single eye between June 2014 and December 2015. A 5.0 mm diameter laser assisted anterior capsulotomy was performed on all eyes. In every postsurgery evaluation, AC opacificaction（ACO） and PC opacification（PCO） density levels were provided by Oculus Pentacam·HR using area and linear densitometry methods. Digital images were captured with a slit-lamp Topcon photographic camera and IMAGEnet· 5 software. The AC opening area on the digital images was measured using the Sketchandcalc area calculator and converted to reduction ratio levels.RESULTS： Using Pearson correlation coefficient（PCC）, we found no correlation（r=-0.091, P=0.46） in the twelfth month assessment between the evolution of ACO area densitometry values and PCO area densitometry values considered as independent variables. We found no correlation, using PCC（r=-0.096, P=0.43） between the evolution of ACO linear densitometry values and PCO linear densitometry values, in the twelfth month visit, working both as independent variables. AC linear densitometry levels and AC area densitometry levels continued to grow strongly from sixth to twelfth months. Analysis of the values of AC opening area reduction ratio（1 wk, 1, 3, 6, 12 mo） revealed statistically significant differences between the values of successive examinations but the magnitude of the change decreased. In the final period of monitoring between six and twelve months the magnitude of change was low.CONCLUSION： Our results show strong increases of Scheimpflug ACO densitometry values from the sixth to the twelfth month while capsulorhexis area reduction ratio levels displayed a considerable decrease. We found no correlation between ACO area and linear densitometry values and PCO area and linear densitometry values, in the twelfth month examination, working as independent variables.

Fabrication of a 3D bioprinting model for posterior capsule opacification using GelMA and PLMA hydrogel-coated resin

Posterior capsule opacification(PCO)remains the predominant complication following cataract surgery,significantly impairing visual function restoration.In this study,we developed a PCO model that closely mimics the anatomical structure of the crystalline lens capsule post-surgery.The model incorporated a threaded structure for accurate positioning and observation,allowing for opening and closing.Utilizing 3D printing technology,a stable external support system was created using resin material consisting of a rigid,hollow base and cover.To replicate the lens capsule structure,a thin hydrogel coating was applied to the resin scaffold.The biocompatibility and impact on cellular functionality of various hydrogel compositions were assessed through an array of staining techniques,including calcein-AM/PI staining,rhodamine staining,BODIPY-C11 staining and EdU staining in conjunction with transwell assays.Additionally,the PCO model was utilized to investigate the effects of eight drugs with anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties,including 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide(AICAR),THZ1,sorbinil,4-octyl itaconate(4-OI),xanthohumol,zebularine,rapamycin and caffeic acid phenethyl ester,on human lens epithelial cells(HLECs).Confocal microscopy facilitated comprehensive imaging of the PCO model.The results demonstrated that the GelMA 605%þPLMA 2%composite hydrogel exhibited superior biocompatibility and minimal lipid peroxidation levels among the tested hydrogels.Moreover,compared to using hydrogel as the material for 3D printing the entire model,applying surface hydrogel spin coating with parameters of 2000 rpm�2 on the resin-based 3D printed base yielded a more uniform cell distribution and reduced apoptosis.Furthermore,rapamycin,4-OI and AICAR demonstrated potent antiproliferative effects in the drug intervention study.Confocal microscopy imaging revealed a uniform distribution of HLECs along the anatomical structure of the crystalline lens capsule within the PCO model,showcasing robust cell viability and regular morphology.In conclusion,the PCO model provides a valuable experimental platform for studying PCO pathogenesis and exploring potential therapeutic interventions.

Induction of oxidative stress in human aqueous and vitreous humors by Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy

AIM： To evaluate whether the Q-switched Nd：YAG laser treatment applied in routine capsulotomy elicits oxidative stress in aqueous and vitreous humors. METHODS： Thirty-six patients who had to undergo a 25 gauge pars plana vitrectomy due to vitreoretinal disorders were enrolled, 15 of them underwent a Q-switched Nd：YAG laser capsulotomy 7 d before vitrectomy due to posterior capsule opacification（PCO）（Nd：YAG laser group） while the remaining 21 patients were not laser treated before vitrectomy（no Nd：YAG laser group）. Samples of the aqueous and vitreous humors were collected during vitrectomy from all patients for the assessment of oxidative parameters which were compared between the Nd：YAG laser group and no Nd：YAG laser group. Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances（TBARS）, a product of membrane lipid peroxidation, nitrite levels, the antioxidative activities of SOD and catalase, the 4-HNE-protein conjugate formation, indicating structural modifications in proteins due to lipoperoxidation, were assessed in aqueous and vitreous samples. RESULTS： In the human vitreous humor TBARS levels are significantly higher in the Nd：YAG laser group compared to the no Nd：YAG laser group and importantly, there is a significant correlation between the TBARS levels and the total energy of Nd：YAG laser used during capsulotomy.Moreover the anti-oxidative activities of SOD and catalase were significantly decreased by Nd：YAG laser treatment, both in aqueous and vitreous humors. In accordance with the TBARS data and anti-oxidative enzyme activities, significantly higher levels of proteins were conjugated with the lipoperoxidation product 4-HNE in the aqueous and vitreous humors in the Nd：YAG laser-treated group in comparison to no Nd：YAG laser group. CONCLUSION： These data, clearly suggest that any change that Q-switched Nd：YAG photo disruption may cause in the aqueous and vitreous compartments, resulting in a higher level of oxidative damage might be of considerable clinical significance particularly by accelerating the aging of the anterior and posterior segments of the eye and by worsening the intraocular pressure, the uveal, the retinal（especially macular） pathologies.

Effect of Anterior Capsule Polishing on the Need for Laser Capsulotomy

Purpose: To determine the effect of anterior capsule polishing (APC) on the rate of posterior capsule opacification (PCO) as assessed by the need for laser posterior capsulotomy. Setting: University-based clinical practice, Jules Stein Eye Institute, Los Angles, California, USA. Methods: This study involved a retrospective review of eyes that underwent phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation between September 1991 and June 1999. Lens epithelial cells in the 763 study eyes were mechanically debrided or polished from the inside surface of the anterior capsules using a pair of Shepherd-Rentsch (Morning STAAR Inc.) capsule polishers. The 484 control eyes that had surgery earlier in the series were not polished. The rate of laser capsulotomy in the ACP and the non-ACP groups was compared using a Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. Multivariate regression was performed to determine if variables other than ACP influenced the need for laser posterior capsulotomy. Results: We identified 763 eyes that had ACP and 484 that did not. At the 24-month follow-up interval, 26.6% of the eyes in the ACP group had received a capsulotomy versus 19.50% in the non-APC. Next, a separate study was done using only one eye per patient, taking the patient as the unit of analysis. Again the capsulotomy rate was higher in the ACP group compared to the non-ACP (1.02 per 100 person-months of follow-up vs. 0.74 per 100 person-months of follow-up). Finally, a third Kaplan-Meier analysis was done on 52 patients that had one eye treated with the ACP procedure and the other eye with the non-ACP procedure. Although the log-rank test showed the statistical significant of this analysis to be borderline, the results again favored the non-ACP group with a lower capsulotomy rate. Multivariate analysis showed very similar results to the above univariate studies. The mean time to capsulotomy was 46 months for the polished group and 70 months for the unpolished group. The severity of cataract (p = 0.46) and the type of haptics (p = 0.86) did not influence the rate of capsulotomy. Plate haptic IOLS had a higher rate of capsulotomy than loop haptic IOLS (p = 0.001). Conclusions: Polishing of the anterior capsule with Shepherd-Rentsch polishers may unexpectedly increase the rate of posterior capsule opacification in eyes with round-edge silicone lenses.

An experimental study on the effects of curcumin on posterior capsule opacification in young rabbit eyes

Background Posterior capsule opacification （PCO） compromises vision development in infants after cataract surgery and lead to amblyopia. To observe the effects of curcumin on PCO in infant rabbits, curcumin was injected under the capaule and into the anterior chamber during phacoemulsification. Methods Seventy-five 1-month-old healthy New Zealand white rabbits were randomized into 3 groups, one eye of each rabbit was randomly selected to be operated. The operation involved continuous circular capsulorhexis, followed by hydrodissection with 0.6 ml each of balanced salt solution （BSS, group A）, hydroxypropyl-β-dodextrJn （HP-13-CD, 90μg/ml, group B） or CUR-HP-β-CD （123 μg/ml, group C）, respectively. After phacoemulsification, 0.4 ml of each drug solution was injected into the anterior chamber via an incision. The extent of corneal edema and the inflammatory response within the anterior chamber were considered as measures PCO and observed postoperatively. All eyes were examined 1 and 2 months postoperative by slit lamp microscopy and photography after pupil dilation. On the third day postoperative, 6 rabbits from each group were executed. Paraffin-embedded sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin （HE） or terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling assay （TUNEL, indicative of apoptosis）. Stained sections were observed under light microscopy. Proliferation of lens epithelial cells （LECs） was observed microscopically on day 3, day 7, month 1 and month 2 after the operation with HE staining. Results The remission of cornea edema occurred earlier in group C than in groups A and B （P 〈0.05）; there were no significant differences between groups A and B. The remission of anterior chamber exudation in group C was earlier than those in groups A and B （P 〈0.05）. No significant difference in the times when PCO occurred, was observed among groups. Compared to groups A and B, the extent of PCO was less severe （P〈0.05）. Three days after the operation, LECs aggregated at the orbit. Meanwhile, minor apoptosis was observed in all groups. One month after the operation transparent, cortex and proliferating LECs were observed near the orbit in groups A and B. Two months postoperative, heavy cortex proliferation was observed in all groups： epithelial cells migrated and aggregated at the posterior capsule and rearranged under the anterior capsule in the control group. Proliferation was also observed in group C, but to a less severe extent than in the other two groups. Conclusion CUR-HP-β-CD exerts an inhibitory effect on PCO.

Prophylaxis of posterior capsule opacification through autophagy activation with indomethacin-eluting intraocular lens

Posterior capsule opacification(PCO)is the most common long-term postoperative complication of cataract surgery,leading to secondary vision loss.Optimized intraocular lens(IOL)structure and appropriate pharmacological intervention,which provides physical barriers and biological inhibition,respectively,can block the migration,proliferation,and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of lens epithelial cells(LECs)for PCO prophylaxis.Herein,a novel indomethacin-eluting IOL(INDOM-IOL)with an optimized sharper edge and a sustained drug release behavior was developed for PCO prevention.Indomethacin(INDOM),an ophthalmic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug(NSAID)used for postoperative ocular inflammation,was demonstrated to not only be able to suppress cell migration and down-regulate the expression of cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)and EMT markers,including alpha-smooth muscle actin(α-SMA)and cyclin D1,but also promote the autophagy activation in LECs.Additionally,autophagy was also verified to be a potential therapeutic target for the down-regulation of EMT in LECs.The novel IOL,serving as a drug delivery platform,could carry an adjustable dose of hydrophobic indomethacin with sustained drug release ability for more than 28 days.In the rabbit PCO model,the indomethacin-eluting IOL showed excellent anti-inflammatory and anti-PCO effects.In summary,indomethacin is an effective pharmacological intervention in PCO prophylaxis,and the novel IOL we developed prevented PCO in vivo under its sustained indomethacin release property,which provided a promising approach for PCO prophylaxis in clinical application.

A Study of Rabbit Lens Epithelial Cells Survival and Growth on the Rabbit Capsular Bag in Vitro

Objective: To study the proliferation, migration and metaplasm of residual rabbit lens epithelial cells (LECs) after extracapsular cataract extraction(ECCE)based on the rabbit capsular bag model in vitro. Methods: Sham cataract surgery, including anterior capsulorhexis, nucleus hydroexpression and aspiration of lens fibers, was performed on 20 rabbit lens. The capsular bags were isolated and pinned to sterile non-toxic silicone rings on petri dishes. The capsular bags were incubated with Eagle's minimum essential medium (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS) and monitored for 3 weeks by phase-contrast microscopy, after which light microscopy was performed on them.Results: After a latent period of 2-3 d, outgrowth was observed across the posterior capsule. Growth proceeded rapidly so that the posterior capsule was totally covered by a confluent monolayer of cell at 6-8 day. Capsular wrinkles became increasingly apparent as time progressed, causing a marked rise in light scatter. An increase in capsular tension also came.Conclusion: This model exhibits many of the in vito characteristics of the lens capsule after extracapsular surgery and may prove useful in further elucidating the cellular mechanisms of posterior capsule opacification and developing strategies for inhibiting cell growth with this system.

Non-viral gene coating modified IOL delivering PDGFR-αshRNA interferes with the fibrogenic process to prevent posterior capsular opacification

Posterior capsule opacification(PCO),the most common complication after cataract surgery,is caused by the proliferation,migration and epithelial-mesenchymal transition(EMT)of residual lens epithelial cells in the capsule bag.Although the surface modification and drug loading of intraocular lens(IOLs)have been effective in preventing PCO to some extent,the intraocular safety of anti-proliferative drug application is still a major limitation in clinical application.In this study,we used non-viral gene delivery systems in combination with layer-by-layer(LBL)self-assembly technology,and the modified IOL could effectively prevent the development of PCO by interfering with the EMT process mediated by the platelet-derived growth factor receptor-α(PDGFR-α).Herein,the gene fragments were wrapped by electrostatic conjugation using polyethyleneimine-graft-poly(ethylene glycol)to form gene complexes.Gene complexes were characterized by dynamic light scattering,transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and agarose gel electrophoresis,and evaluated for storage and serum stability.The layer assembly behavior of the IOL surface,changes in optical properties and the release behavior of the gene complexes were characterized using quartz crystal microbalance,UV-vis,contact angle and TEM.In vitro experiments showed that the IOL coating has good bio-compatibility and can achieve the corresponding transfection effect,and the released gene complexes exhibited excellent cell internalization and lysosomal escape behaviors,as well as effective inhibition of PDGFR-αexpression and its mediated EMT process.The early PCO prevention effect and bio-compatibility evaluation of the modified IOL in vivo were evaluated by implantation into animal eyes.This study provides a new strategy for the development of surface modifications of small nucleic acid drugs and non-toxic EMT interference therapies for PCO.

Cumulative probability and risk analysis for Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy

AIM: To estimate the cumulative probability of Nd:YAG capsulotomy at a teaching institution and evaluate secondary risk factors.METHODS: The records of all patients who underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens(IOL) placement between 2005-2010 were retrospectively reviewed. The cumulative probability of Nd:YAG capsulotomy(capsulotomy) was calculated using KaplanMeier survival analysis and secondary risk factors were evaluated using the Cox proportional hazards regression model. RESULTS: One thousand three hundred and fifty four charts were reviewed. A total of 70 capsulotomies wereperformed. The mean follow-up was 19.4 mo(standard deviation 17 mo). The cumulative probability of capsulotomy was 4% at 1 year, 5% at 2 year, and 9% at 3 year. Multivariate analysis demonstrated an increased risk with younger age(HR = 1.03, CI 1.01-1.05, P = 0.007), placement of sulcus IOL(HR = 2.57, CI 1.32-4.99, P = 0.005), ocular trauma(HR = 2.34, CI 1.13-4.83, P = 0.02), and phacoemulsification by a more experienced surgeon(HR = 4.32, CI 1.89-9.87, P = 0.001).CONCLUSION: Cumulative probability of capsulotomy was lower than previously reported. Posterior capsule opacification was strongly associated with younger age and factors associated with high-risk cataract surgery. Surgeon awareness to the risk factors that correlate with posterior capsulotomy may allow for more thorough pre-operative disclosure and enhance patient satisfaction.

术前HbA1c水平对糖尿病患者白内障超声乳化术后后囊膜混浊的影响及阈值效应分析

目的:分析术前糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)水平对糖尿病患者白内障超声乳化术后后囊膜混浊(PCO)的预测价值及阈值效应。方法:回顾性研究。收集2018-09/2020-09于本院就诊的糖尿病合并白内障患者106例106眼,根据患者术后36 mo是否发生PCO分为PCO组52例52眼和非PCO组54例54眼。分析患者术后发生PCO的影响因素。对患者术前HbA1c水平与患者术后发生PCO的发生情况进行阈值效应分析。采用受试工作者特征(ROC)曲线评估术前HbA1c水平对患者术后发生PCO的预测价值。构建预测模型,采用Bootstrap重采样对预测模型进行验证,并对模型的区分度和准确度进行评价。结果:两组患者糖尿病病程、有无糖尿病视网膜病变、空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖、术前HbA1c、眼轴长度、核硬度分级均有差异(P<0.05)。糖尿病病程≥12 a、有DR、空腹血糖≥8 mmol/L、餐后2 h血糖≥12 mmol/L、术前HbA1c≥7%、眼轴长度≥30 mm、核硬度分级Ⅲ级及以上均为影响患者术后发生PCO的因素(P<0.05)。曲线拟合发现随着HbA1c水平的升高,糖尿病患者白内障超声乳化术后发生PCO的概率呈现上升趋势。阈值效应分析发现,当HbA1c≥7%时,术后PCO的发生率随着HbA1c水平的增加而升高。敏感性分析显示E值=2.129。术前HbA1c与糖尿病患者白内障超声乳化术后发生PCO程度的关联效应分析结果显示,调整后术前HbA1c水平是糖尿病患者术后发生PCO不同程度混浊的影响因素,存在独立相关性(OR=1.65,95%CI:1.42-1.76,P=0.021)。当预测模型P=0.6时,模型预测准确度为88.51%,敏感度和特异度分别为86.33%和86.82%,表示糖尿病白内障患者出现PCO的结局。结论:糖尿病病程、有DR、空腹血糖、餐后2 h血糖、术前HbA1c、眼轴长度、核硬度分级是影响糖尿病患者白内障超声乳化术后发生PCO的因素,且术前HbA1c可作为评估患者术后发生PCO的敏感指标。

体外实验验证槲皮素治疗后发性白内障的作用机制

目的通过分子对接技术验证核心成分与核心靶点的结合能,体外实验验证槲皮素(QUE)对TGF-β2诱导的人晶状体上皮细胞(HLE-B3)的作用。方法前期通过网络药理学的方法筛选出丹红化瘀口服液(DHK)治疗后发性白内障(PCO)的核心成分槲皮素(QUE),关键靶点STAT3、JUN、TNF、TGF-β、IL-6、AKT1,利用AutoDock等软件获取核心成分与关键靶点的结合能,通过CCK-8、细胞划痕、RT-qPCR及Western blot等体外实验验证QUE对TGF-β2诱导的HLE-B3的作用。结果QUE与关键靶点STAT3、JUN、TNF、TGF-β、IL-6、AKT1有很好的结合性;体外实验结果表明QUE对TGF-β2诱导的HLE-B3细胞增殖起到抑制作用,且抑制作用呈浓度依赖性;QUE通过上调Bax和下调Bcl-2蛋白表达,发挥治疗PCO的作用。结论QUE可通过多靶点和多通路发挥治疗PCO的作用,为临床治疗提供参考。

康柏西普可逆转TGF-β2诱导的晶状体上皮细胞发生上皮间质转化:基于调节TGF-β/Smad信号通路

目的探讨康柏西普(conbercept)对转化生长因子-β2(TGF-β2)诱导人晶状体上皮细胞(HLECs)发生上皮间质转化(EMT)的逆转机制。方法体外培养HLEC-SRA01/04细胞并分为对照组、TGF-β2组、conbercept组、TGF-β2+conbercept组。采用MTT法、流式细胞术、划痕实验、Transwell检测细胞增殖、凋亡与迁移,Western blotting和qRT-PCR检测EMT相关上皮细胞标记物E-Cadherin、α-SMA、snail、细胞外基质和TGF-β/Smad信号通路相关基因的表达。结果TGF-β2+conbercept组EMT程度明显减轻,细胞间充质及细胞外基质标志物α-SMA、snail、collagenⅠ、collagenⅣ、FN1的表达量均明显减少,与TGF-β2组的差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。上皮细胞相关标志物E-Cadherin的蛋白及mRNA的表达上调(P<0.05)。Transwell结果显示,与TGF-β2组相比,TGF-β2+conbercept组细胞迁移能力减弱(P<0.05)。此外,TGF-β2诱导HLEC-SRA01/04细胞发生EMT过程中发生Smad2/3磷酸化水平升高现象可被康柏西普抑制(P<0.01)。结论康柏西普可能通过TGF-β/Smad信号通路抑制HLEC-SRA01/04细胞EMT过程,具有预防及治疗PCO的能力。

人工晶状体作为药物递送系统的研究进展

人工晶状体(intraocular lenses)作为一种给药装置,具有在白内障术后替代常规滴眼液等治疗的应用前景,从而可能用于术后眼部感染、眼内炎症和后囊浑浊等的预防和治疗。载药人工晶状体(drug-loaded intraocular lenses)的优点是能确保药物的持续输送,不受患者依从性的影响,且手术植入后无需采取任何其他措施。本综述总结了以人工晶状体作为药物递送系统的研究进展,分析了载药人工晶状体的载药策略、负载药物类型、以及临床研究现状,有助于更深入理解该领域的最新进展,并为一些眼部疾病如眼内炎和白内障术后并发症等的治疗提供策略和依据。

冲洗针头液流抛光技术治疗白内障超声乳化术后PCO的疗效观察

目的 观察冲洗针头液流抛光与传统注吸头机械抛光对白内障超声乳化术后晶状体后囊膜混浊(PCO)的疗效和安全性。方法 纳入2020年6月—2020年12月咸阳市第一人民医院眼科诊断为年龄相关性白内障患者100例(200只眼),随机分为对照组和观察组,最终纳入对照组47例(94只眼),观察组48例(96只眼)。2组患者均行常规白内障超声乳化吸除术后,对照组术中采用注吸头进行后囊膜抛光,再植入人工晶体。观察组植入人工晶体并在囊袋内旋转360°,采用冲洗针头液流抛光后囊膜。记录术前、术后1 d、7 d、1年的最佳矫正视力(BCVA),术后1年PCO评分和后囊膜激光切开率。结果 (1)BCVA:观察组术后各时间点BCVA均较术前改善,差异均有统计学意义(t1 d=36.759、t7 d=40.101、t1年=47.629,均P=0.000);对照组术后各时间点BCVA均较术前改善,差异均有统计学意义(t1 d=52.429、t7 d=56.829、t1年=62.487,均P=0.000)。2组间术后1 d和7 d BCVA比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),观察组术后1年BCVA优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(t=2.709,P=0.007)。(2)PCO评分:观察组PCO分值为(0.13±0.07)分,低于对照组的(0.25±0.15)分,差异有统计学意义(t=7.090,P=0.000)。(3)后囊激光切开率:2组后囊激光切开率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。2组术中和术后均未发生并发症。结论 冲洗针头液流抛光技术可预防白内障术后PCO的发生,操作简单、经济实用、安全可靠,可降低白内障术后PCO发生率,具有一定推广价值。

靶向端粒酶逆转录酶基因siRNA抑制兔早期后发性白内障的实验研究

目的观察靶向端粒酶逆转录酶(TERT)基因小干扰RNA(siRNA)对兔眼白内障术后早期晶状体后囊膜混浊的抑制作用。方法选取20只新西兰大白兔(40眼)纳入研究,采用自身对照法,分为2组:右眼为靶向TERT基因siRNA重组腺病毒TERT-siRNA-Adv组(实验组),左眼为阴性对照重组腺病毒Adv组(对照组),每组20眼;均实施超声乳化晶状体吸除术,术后前房内分别注入0.1 mL滴度为10^(9) PFU/mL的TERT-siRNA-Adv和阴性对照腺病毒;术后第1天、1周、2周、4周观察眼压、角膜水肿、前房闪辉及后发性白内障(PCO)分级情况,术后4周对术眼各组织行病理学检查及采用Western印迹法检测后囊膜细胞内α-平滑肌肌动蛋白(α-SMA)表达变化。结果实验组后囊膜混浊较对照组明显减轻(P<0.05);术后早期存在轻度眼压升高以及眼前节炎症反应(角膜水肿、前房闪辉),但于术后1周恢复,2组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与对照组相比,实验组后囊膜细胞内α-SMA相对表达量明显下降(P<0.05);组织病理学结果显示,实验组后囊膜下少量成纤维细胞增殖,对照组后囊膜下多层成纤维细胞增殖,囊膜结构紊乱;2组角膜、虹膜各层组织细胞排列整齐,结构完整,无明显炎性细胞浸润。结论靶向TERT基因siRNA可有效抑制晶状体上皮细胞增殖以及兔早期PCO的发生,且对眼前段各组织无明显毒性作用。

Nd:YAG激光后囊膜切开术对后发性白内障患者最佳矫正视力、眼压及屈光状态的影响

[背景]观察Nd:YAG激光后囊膜切开术对后发性白内障患者最佳矫正视力、眼压及屈光状态的影响.[病例报告]选择2021年1月—2022年12月间邵武市立医院收治的行Nd:YAG激光后囊膜切开术的66例后发性白内障患者作为观察对象,根据后囊膜切口大小的不同分为对照组(切口大小为5.5 mm×5.5 mm,32例)和观察组(切口大小为4.0 mm×4.0 mm,34例).比较两组最佳矫正视力、眼压、屈光状态及前房深度情况.结果见,两组患者术前最佳矫正视力间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后30 d时的最佳矫正视力均明显改善(P<0.05),两组术后30 d时的最佳矫正视力间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).两组患者术前眼压间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后24 h时的眼压均显著提升(P<0.05),而两组术后眼压间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).两组患者术前球镜度数、柱镜度数、角膜散光及等效球镜度(SE)间差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后30 d时的球镜度数、柱镜度数及SE均显著降低(P<0.05),角膜散光无明显变化(P>0.05);两组术后30 d时的各项指标间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).两组患者术前前房深度间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后30 d时的前房深度均显著增加(t=3.940,P=0.000;t=5.034,P=0.000);两组术后30 d时的前房深度间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).[讨论]Nd:YAG激光后囊膜切开术对后发性白内障患者最佳矫正视力、眼压及屈光状态均有良好的改善作用,且后囊膜切口的大小对患者最佳矫正视力、眼压及屈光状态均无显著影响.