The prediction of fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA)images from fundus structural images is a cutting-edge research topic in ophthalmological image processing.Prediction comprises estimating FFA from fundus camera im...The prediction of fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA)images from fundus structural images is a cutting-edge research topic in ophthalmological image processing.Prediction comprises estimating FFA from fundus camera imaging,single-phase FFA from scanning laser ophthalmoscopy(SLO),and three-phase FFA also from SLO.Although many deep learning models are available,a single model can only perform one or two of these prediction tasks.To accomplish three prediction tasks using a unified method,we propose a unified deep learning model for predicting FFA images from fundus structure images using a supervised generative adversarial network.The three prediction tasks are processed as follows:data preparation,network training under FFA supervision,and FFA image prediction from fundus structure images on a test set.By comparing the FFA images predicted by our model,pix2pix,and CycleGAN,we demonstrate the remarkable progress achieved by our proposal.The high performance of our model is validated in terms of the peak signal-to-noise ratio,structural similarity index,and mean squared error.展开更多
Background:A variety of experimental animal models are used in basic ophthalmological research to elucidate physiological mechanisms of vision and disease pathogenesis.The choice of animal model is based on the measur...Background:A variety of experimental animal models are used in basic ophthalmological research to elucidate physiological mechanisms of vision and disease pathogenesis.The choice of animal model is based on the measurability of specific parameters or structures,the applicability of clinical measurement technologies,and the similarity to human eye function.Studies of eye pathology usually compare optical parameters between a healthy and altered state,so accurate baseline assessments are critical,but few reports have comprehensively examined the normal anatomical structures and physiological functions in these models.Methods:Three cynomolgus monkeys,six New Zealand rabbits,ten Sprague Dawley(SD)rats,and BALB/c mice were examined by fundus photography(FP),fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA),and optical coherence tomography(OCT).Results:Most retinal structures of cynomolgus monkey were anatomically similar to the corresponding human structures as revealed by FP,FFA,and OCT.New Zealand rabbits have large eyeballs,but they have large optic disc and myelinated retinal nerve fibers in their retinas,and the growth pattern of retinal vessels were also different to the human retinas.Unlike monkeys and rabbits,the retinal vessels of SD rats and BALB/c mice were widely distributed and clear.The OCT performance of them were similar with human beings except the macular.Conclusions:Monkey is a good model to study changes in retinal structure associated with fundus disease,rabbits are not suitable for studies on retinal vessel diseases and optic nerve diseases,and rats and mice are good models for retinal vascular diseases.These measures will help guide the choice of model and measurement technology and reduce the number of experimental animals required.展开更多
The eye is an immune-privileged and sensory organ in humans and animals.Anatomical,physiological,and pathobiological features share significant similarities across divergent species(1).Each compartment of the eye has ...The eye is an immune-privileged and sensory organ in humans and animals.Anatomical,physiological,and pathobiological features share significant similarities across divergent species(1).Each compartment of the eye has a unique structure and function.The anterior and posterior compartments of the eye contain endothelium(cornea),epithelium(cornea,ciliary body,iris),muscle(ciliary body),vitreous and neuronal(retina)tissues,which make the eye suitable to evaluate efficacy and safety of tissue specific drugs(2).展开更多
BACKGROUND Early screening and accurate staging of diabetic retinopathy(DR)can reduce blindness risk in type 2 diabetes patients.DR’s complex pathogenesis involves many factors,making ophthalmologist screening alone ...BACKGROUND Early screening and accurate staging of diabetic retinopathy(DR)can reduce blindness risk in type 2 diabetes patients.DR’s complex pathogenesis involves many factors,making ophthalmologist screening alone insufficient for prevention and treatment.Often,endocrinologists are the first to see diabetic patients and thus should screen for retinopathy for early intervention.AIM To explore the efficacy of non-mydriatic fundus photography(NMFP)-enhanced telemedicine in assessing DR and its various stages.METHODS This retrospective study incorporated findings from an analysis of 93 diabetic patients,examining both NMFP-assisted telemedicine and fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA).It focused on assessing the concordance in DR detection between these two methodologies.Additionally,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were generated to determine the optimal sensitivity and specificity of NMFP-assisted telemedicine,using FFA outcomes as the standard benchmark.RESULTS In the context of DR diagnosis and staging,the kappa coefficients for NMFPassisted telemedicine and FFA were recorded at 0.775 and 0.689 respectively,indicating substantial intermethod agreement.Moreover,the NMFP-assisted telemedicine’s predictive accuracy for positive FFA outcomes,as denoted by the area under the ROC curve,was remarkably high at 0.955,within a confidence interval of 0.914 to 0.995 and a statistically significant P-value of less than 0.001.This predictive model exhibited a specificity of 100%,a sensitivity of 90.9%,and a Youden index of 0.909.CONCLUSION NMFP-assisted telemedicine represents a pragmatic,objective,and precise modality for fundus examination,particularly applicable in the context of endocrinology inpatient care and primary healthcare settings for diabetic patients.Its implementation in these scenarios is of paramount significance,enhancing the clinical accuracy in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of DR.This methodology not only streamlines patient evaluation but also contributes substantially to the optimization of clinical outcomes in DR management.展开更多
and FA for identifying pathological abnormalities in CSC. The characteristics of IA AF in CSC were attributable to the modification of melanin in the RPE. IR- AIM: To evaluate the correlation among changes in fundus a...and FA for identifying pathological abnormalities in CSC. The characteristics of IA AF in CSC were attributable to the modification of melanin in the RPE. IR- AIM: To evaluate the correlation among changes in fundus autofluorescence (AF) measured using infrared fundus AF (IR -AF) and short-wave length fundus AF (SW -AF) with changes in spectral -domain optical coherence tomography (SD -OCT) and fluorescein angiography (FA) in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). METHODS: Two hundred and twenty consecutive patients with CSC were included. In addition to AF, patients were assessed by means of SD -OCT and FA. Abnormalities in images of IA -AF, SW -AF, FA were analyzed and correlated with the corresponding outer retinal alterations in SD-OCT findings. RESULTS: Eyes with abnormalities on either IR-AF or SW-AF were found in 256 eyes (58.18%), among them 256 eyes (100%) showed abnormal IR -AF, but SW-AF abnormalities were present only in 213 eyes (83.20%). The hypo-IR-AF corresponded to accumulation of subretinal liquid, collapse of retinal pigment epithelium (APE) or detachment of APE with or without RPE leakage point in the corresponding area. The hyper -IR -AF corresponded to the area with loss of the ellipsoid portion of the inner segments and sub -sensory retinal deposits or focal melanogenesis under sensory retina. The hypo-SW-AF corresponded to accumulation of subretinal liquid or atrophy of RPE. The hyper -SW -AF associated with sub -sensory retinal deposits, detachment of RPE and focal melanogenesis. CONCLUSION: IR-AF was more sensitive than SW-AF AF should be used as a common diagnostic tool for identifying pathological lesion in CSC.展开更多
AIM:To compare the assessment outcomes of the characteristics of mild to moderate non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy(NPDR) established by fundus photography and fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA).METHODS:The fund...AIM:To compare the assessment outcomes of the characteristics of mild to moderate non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy(NPDR) established by fundus photography and fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA).METHODS:The fundus photos and FFA results of 260 patients with diabetes mellitus were reviewed.Diabetic retinopathy(DR) severity was graded based on the international classification standard.The microaneurysms,hemorrhages,and intraretinal microvascular abnormalities(IRMA) in FFA images of patients with mild to moderate NPDR were observed.The differences between the fundus photos and the FFA results were summarized,analyzed,and compared.RESULTS:The counting of intraretinal hemorrhages identified by FFA revealed that only 9 eyes(1.9%) had more than 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in all four quadrants;15 eyes(3.1%) had more than 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in three quadrants;26 eyes(5.4%) had over 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in two quadrants;and 37 eyes(7.7%) had more than 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in only one quadrant.Furthermore,the number of IRMAs appeared ≥4 in 17 eyes,3 in 35 eyes,2 in 69 eyes,and 1 in 93 eyes.CONCLUSION:FFA has higher detection accuracy of retinal angiopathy than fundus photography.FFA grading results are helpful for timely detection and proper treatment of lesions easily missed by fundus photography.展开更多
Background:To explore the difference between the outcomes of correlations between a series of variables and adverse reactions(ARs)to fluorescein from univariate and multivariate analysis and to evaluate the nausea eff...Background:To explore the difference between the outcomes of correlations between a series of variables and adverse reactions(ARs)to fluorescein from univariate and multivariate analysis and to evaluate the nausea effects in different age groups.Methods:A retrospective study of patients undergoing consecutive fluorescein angiography between March2010 and February 2012 was conducted.No patients were excluded on the ground of age,presence of atopy,allergy history,previous procedures without severe allergic ARs,asymptomatic hypertension and kidney failure with serum creatinine levels lower than 250μmol/L or with renal dialysis.Results:A total of 829 patients were enrolled and 22.2%of them had ARs.The majority of reactions were nausea(12.1%)which occurred less when age became old(P<0.0001).When the correlations between a series of variables and ARs were assessed separately,age(P<0.0001),prior reactions(P<0.0001)and motion sickness(P=0.0062)were highly and cardio/cerebrovascular disease(P=0.0015),diabetes(P=0.0001)and renal disease(P=0.0219)were lowly related to ARs.However,when the correlations were assessed simultaneously,only age[odd ratio(OR)0.974;95%confidence interval(CI),0.962–0.986],prior reactions(OR 5.596;95%CI,2.083–15.029)and motion sickness(OR 4.849;95%CI,1.583–14.856)were statistically correlated with ARs.Conclusions:Fluorescein angiography is a safe procedure for patients who are relatively healthy but with a history of any systemic disease.Young age,prior reactions and motion sickness which are highly related to emetic events should be considered in the evaluation of ARs to fluorescein.展开更多
AIM:To quantify the area and density of retinal vascularity by ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography(UWFA).METHODS:In a retrospective study,UWFA images were obtained using an ultra-widefield imaging device in 42 nor...AIM:To quantify the area and density of retinal vascularity by ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography(UWFA).METHODS:In a retrospective study,UWFA images were obtained using an ultra-widefield imaging device in 42 normal eyes of 42 patients.Central and peripheral steered images were used to define the edge of retinal vasculature by a certified grader.The length from the center of the optic disc to the edge of retinal vascularity(RVL)in each quadrant and the total retinal vascular perfusion area(RVPA)were determined by the grader using OptosAdvance software.The density of retinal vascularity(RVD)was quantified in different zones of central-steered images using Image J software.RESULTS:Among 42 healthy eyes,the values for mean RVL in each quadrant were 19.007±0.781 mm(superior),18.467±0.869 mm(inferior),17.738±0.622 mm(nasal)and 24.241±1.336 mm(temporal).The mean RVPA was 1140.117±73.825 mm^(2).The mean RVD of the total retina was 4.850%±0.638%.RVD varied significantly between different retina zones(P<0.001),and significant differences existed in the RVD values for total retinal area in patients over 50 years old compared to those under 50 years old(P=0.033).No gender difference was found.CONCLUSION:The UWFA device can be a promising tool for analyzing the overall retinal vasculature and may provide a better understanding of retinal vascular morphology in normal eyes.Aging may be related to lower RVD.展开更多
AIM:To analyze differences in ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography(UWFA)findings between dynamic and static images of eyes with diabetic retinopathy(DR).METHODS:This cross-sectional study included 28 eyes of 28 pat...AIM:To analyze differences in ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography(UWFA)findings between dynamic and static images of eyes with diabetic retinopathy(DR).METHODS:This cross-sectional study included 28 eyes of 28 patients with DR undergoing UWFA.A series of UWFA images acquired from each patient were converted into a time-lapse video and used as a dynamic image.A single,clear,arteriovenous phase image was chosen as a static image.Non-perfusion index(NPI)and its correlation with vascular abnormalities in different zones were compared between dynamic and static UWFA imaging.RESULTS:NPI appeared to increase from the center to the far-periphery in both groups.Dynamic NPI was lower in the total retinal area(0.26 vs 0.29,P=0.009)and farperiphery(0.33 vs 0.36,adjusted P=0.042),which was contrary to the static NPI.Far-peripheral NPI was associated with intraretinal microvascular abnormality in the posterior area in both groups.CONCLUSION:Time-lapse dynamic UWFA imaging is a useful modality to differentially diagnose hypofluorescence in the most peripheral region.This modality could provide a reliable method for NPI measurement.展开更多
AIM: To compare ultra-widefield(24×20 mm^(2)) sweptsource optical coherence tomography angiography(SSOCTA) and fluorescein angiography(FA) in the evaluation of diabetic retinopathy(DR) lesions. METHODS: Forty-six...AIM: To compare ultra-widefield(24×20 mm^(2)) sweptsource optical coherence tomography angiography(SSOCTA) and fluorescein angiography(FA) in the evaluation of diabetic retinopathy(DR) lesions. METHODS: Forty-six eyes of 23 patients with treatmentna?ve DR were included at Peking University People’s Hospital from September 1, 2021, until December 31, 2021, as well as 23 age and gender matched healthy controls. Quantitative assessments of DR lesions on FA and SS-OCTA(superficial capillary plexus, SCP, 24×20 mm^(2)) were performed.RESULTS: Area of fovea avascular zone(FAZ) was larger in DR cases than controls(0.34±0.069 mm^(2) vs 0.287±0.108 mm^(2), P=0.006). In DR eyes, the mean FAZ area was 0.34±0.069 and 0.334±0.087 mm^(2) on SS-OCTA and FA, respectively(P=0.428), while the median FAZ perimeter was 2.382(IQR, 2.201-2.59) and 2.333(IQR, 2.138-2.6) mm on SS-OCTA and FA images(P=0.733). There was no significant difference in the size of the non-perfusion area(NPA) between the images on SS-OCTA and FA(12.389, IQR 4.96-28.3 and 11.125, IQR 5-28.31 mm^(2), P=0.197). The median total microaneurysm(MA) count was 35(IQR, 19-46) and 73(IQR, 43-93) on SS-OCTA and FA(P<0.001), respectively. No significant difference in intra-retinal microvascular abnormality(IRMA) and neovascularization (NV) count was found between the two techniques. The intraclass coefficient(ICCs) of all the parameters above indicated stable repeatability.CONCLUSION: Ultra-widefield SS-OCTA represents a reliable, noninvasive, and quantitative imaging technique in the assessment of microvasculature in DR, which offers a potential substitute for FA in DR evaluation.展开更多
Purpose: To study the clinicopathological change on "Multiple Evanescent White-dot Syndrome (MEWDS)"through fundus angiogrphy analyses.Methods:Examing the case with fluorescein angiography (FFA) and indocyan...Purpose: To study the clinicopathological change on "Multiple Evanescent White-dot Syndrome (MEWDS)"through fundus angiogrphy analyses.Methods:Examing the case with fluorescein angiography (FFA) and indocyanine green angiography(ICGA), visual field and following up for 15 months.Results :There exist multiple white dots in the fundus photo and angiography. The changes on ICGA maintain longer than fundus photo and FFA. Papille may be edematous and macula could present with special hypofluorescent flecks.Conclusions:MEWDS has specific angiographic features. Its pathological changes involve deep retinal pigment epithelium(RPE) as well as choroidal capillaries. The prognosis of the visual acuity for MEWDS is very good.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the peripheral arterial filling time(PAFT)and venous filling time(VFT)in eyes without known diseases that may influence filling process using ultra-widefield(UWF)fluorescein angiography(FA),and to revi...AIM:To evaluate the peripheral arterial filling time(PAFT)and venous filling time(VFT)in eyes without known diseases that may influence filling process using ultra-widefield(UWF)fluorescein angiography(FA),and to review the peripheral retina fluorescence features.METHODS:A total of 30 eyes of 30 patients were retrospectively reviewed in this observational study.UWFFA was performed using Optos 200Tx.PAFT and VFT was recorded.The interval between the arterial or venous filling completion and the previous photo was documented.The appearance of the far peripheral retina was described as either granular background fluorescence or mottled fluorescent band or vascular leakage.Terminal vascular patterns was described as loop pattern or branching pattern.Microvascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous shunting,vessels crossing the horizontal raphe,right angle vessels,terminal networks,capillary nonperfusion,drusen or microaneurysms were evaluated.RESULTS:The normal limits of PAFT was 3.397-8.984s and 4.399-11.753s for VFT.The appearance of the far peripheral retina,defined as granular background(63%),mottled fluorescence(20%),or vascular leakage(17%),was symmetrical between both eyes.Capillary nonperfusion(23%)and microaneurysms(40%)were more frequently found in eyes with loop pattern than in eyes with branching pattern.Other peripheral signs such as right-angle vessels(73%),and terminal networks(80%)were commonly seen on UWF-FA in the normal peripheral retina.CONCLUSION:The main courses of retinal artery and vein filling time are overlapping with each other on UWF-FA.Notably,the arterial filling process is completed in the arteriovenous phase rather than the traditionally named arterial phase.There are various manifestations in the peripheral retina of normal eyes.展开更多
基金supported in part by the Gusu Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talents in Suzhou City,grant numbers ZXL2021425 and ZXL2022476Doctor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program in Jiangsu Province,grant number JSSCBS20211440+6 种基金Jiangsu Province Key R&D Program,grant number BE2019682Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,grant number BK20200214National Key R&D Program of China,grant number 2017YFB0403701National Natural Science Foundation of China,grant numbers 61605210,61675226,and 62075235Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences,grant number 2019320Frontier Science Research Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,grant number QYZDB-SSW-JSC03Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences,grant number XDB02060000.
文摘The prediction of fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA)images from fundus structural images is a cutting-edge research topic in ophthalmological image processing.Prediction comprises estimating FFA from fundus camera imaging,single-phase FFA from scanning laser ophthalmoscopy(SLO),and three-phase FFA also from SLO.Although many deep learning models are available,a single model can only perform one or two of these prediction tasks.To accomplish three prediction tasks using a unified method,we propose a unified deep learning model for predicting FFA images from fundus structure images using a supervised generative adversarial network.The three prediction tasks are processed as follows:data preparation,network training under FFA supervision,and FFA image prediction from fundus structure images on a test set.By comparing the FFA images predicted by our model,pix2pix,and CycleGAN,we demonstrate the remarkable progress achieved by our proposal.The high performance of our model is validated in terms of the peak signal-to-noise ratio,structural similarity index,and mean squared error.
基金This study was funded by Science and Technology Projects of Guangdong Province(Nos.2019A030317002,2017A030303013,2013B060300003).
文摘Background:A variety of experimental animal models are used in basic ophthalmological research to elucidate physiological mechanisms of vision and disease pathogenesis.The choice of animal model is based on the measurability of specific parameters or structures,the applicability of clinical measurement technologies,and the similarity to human eye function.Studies of eye pathology usually compare optical parameters between a healthy and altered state,so accurate baseline assessments are critical,but few reports have comprehensively examined the normal anatomical structures and physiological functions in these models.Methods:Three cynomolgus monkeys,six New Zealand rabbits,ten Sprague Dawley(SD)rats,and BALB/c mice were examined by fundus photography(FP),fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA),and optical coherence tomography(OCT).Results:Most retinal structures of cynomolgus monkey were anatomically similar to the corresponding human structures as revealed by FP,FFA,and OCT.New Zealand rabbits have large eyeballs,but they have large optic disc and myelinated retinal nerve fibers in their retinas,and the growth pattern of retinal vessels were also different to the human retinas.Unlike monkeys and rabbits,the retinal vessels of SD rats and BALB/c mice were widely distributed and clear.The OCT performance of them were similar with human beings except the macular.Conclusions:Monkey is a good model to study changes in retinal structure associated with fundus disease,rabbits are not suitable for studies on retinal vessel diseases and optic nerve diseases,and rats and mice are good models for retinal vascular diseases.These measures will help guide the choice of model and measurement technology and reduce the number of experimental animals required.
文摘The eye is an immune-privileged and sensory organ in humans and animals.Anatomical,physiological,and pathobiological features share significant similarities across divergent species(1).Each compartment of the eye has a unique structure and function.The anterior and posterior compartments of the eye contain endothelium(cornea),epithelium(cornea,ciliary body,iris),muscle(ciliary body),vitreous and neuronal(retina)tissues,which make the eye suitable to evaluate efficacy and safety of tissue specific drugs(2).
基金Supported by the Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82270863Major Project of Anhui Provincial University Research Program,No.2023AH040400Joint Fund for Medical Artificial Intelligence,No.MAI2023Q026.
文摘BACKGROUND Early screening and accurate staging of diabetic retinopathy(DR)can reduce blindness risk in type 2 diabetes patients.DR’s complex pathogenesis involves many factors,making ophthalmologist screening alone insufficient for prevention and treatment.Often,endocrinologists are the first to see diabetic patients and thus should screen for retinopathy for early intervention.AIM To explore the efficacy of non-mydriatic fundus photography(NMFP)-enhanced telemedicine in assessing DR and its various stages.METHODS This retrospective study incorporated findings from an analysis of 93 diabetic patients,examining both NMFP-assisted telemedicine and fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA).It focused on assessing the concordance in DR detection between these two methodologies.Additionally,receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were generated to determine the optimal sensitivity and specificity of NMFP-assisted telemedicine,using FFA outcomes as the standard benchmark.RESULTS In the context of DR diagnosis and staging,the kappa coefficients for NMFPassisted telemedicine and FFA were recorded at 0.775 and 0.689 respectively,indicating substantial intermethod agreement.Moreover,the NMFP-assisted telemedicine’s predictive accuracy for positive FFA outcomes,as denoted by the area under the ROC curve,was remarkably high at 0.955,within a confidence interval of 0.914 to 0.995 and a statistically significant P-value of less than 0.001.This predictive model exhibited a specificity of 100%,a sensitivity of 90.9%,and a Youden index of 0.909.CONCLUSION NMFP-assisted telemedicine represents a pragmatic,objective,and precise modality for fundus examination,particularly applicable in the context of endocrinology inpatient care and primary healthcare settings for diabetic patients.Its implementation in these scenarios is of paramount significance,enhancing the clinical accuracy in the diagnosis and therapeutic management of DR.This methodology not only streamlines patient evaluation but also contributes substantially to the optimization of clinical outcomes in DR management.
文摘and FA for identifying pathological abnormalities in CSC. The characteristics of IA AF in CSC were attributable to the modification of melanin in the RPE. IR- AIM: To evaluate the correlation among changes in fundus autofluorescence (AF) measured using infrared fundus AF (IR -AF) and short-wave length fundus AF (SW -AF) with changes in spectral -domain optical coherence tomography (SD -OCT) and fluorescein angiography (FA) in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC). METHODS: Two hundred and twenty consecutive patients with CSC were included. In addition to AF, patients were assessed by means of SD -OCT and FA. Abnormalities in images of IA -AF, SW -AF, FA were analyzed and correlated with the corresponding outer retinal alterations in SD-OCT findings. RESULTS: Eyes with abnormalities on either IR-AF or SW-AF were found in 256 eyes (58.18%), among them 256 eyes (100%) showed abnormal IR -AF, but SW-AF abnormalities were present only in 213 eyes (83.20%). The hypo-IR-AF corresponded to accumulation of subretinal liquid, collapse of retinal pigment epithelium (APE) or detachment of APE with or without RPE leakage point in the corresponding area. The hyper -IR -AF corresponded to the area with loss of the ellipsoid portion of the inner segments and sub -sensory retinal deposits or focal melanogenesis under sensory retina. The hypo-SW-AF corresponded to accumulation of subretinal liquid or atrophy of RPE. The hyper -SW -AF associated with sub -sensory retinal deposits, detachment of RPE and focal melanogenesis. CONCLUSION: IR-AF was more sensitive than SW-AF AF should be used as a common diagnostic tool for identifying pathological lesion in CSC.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.U20A20363,No.81970776,No.81671844)Special Fund of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Heilongjiang Province for Scientific Research (No.CR201809)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Heilongjiang Province,China (No.LH2020H039)Higher Education Reform Project of Heilongjiang Province,China (No.SJGY20180332)Heilongjiang Provincial Postdoctoral Research Fund (No.LBH-Z18221)。
文摘AIM:To compare the assessment outcomes of the characteristics of mild to moderate non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy(NPDR) established by fundus photography and fundus fluorescein angiography(FFA).METHODS:The fundus photos and FFA results of 260 patients with diabetes mellitus were reviewed.Diabetic retinopathy(DR) severity was graded based on the international classification standard.The microaneurysms,hemorrhages,and intraretinal microvascular abnormalities(IRMA) in FFA images of patients with mild to moderate NPDR were observed.The differences between the fundus photos and the FFA results were summarized,analyzed,and compared.RESULTS:The counting of intraretinal hemorrhages identified by FFA revealed that only 9 eyes(1.9%) had more than 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in all four quadrants;15 eyes(3.1%) had more than 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in three quadrants;26 eyes(5.4%) had over 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in two quadrants;and 37 eyes(7.7%) had more than 20 intraretinal hemorrhages in only one quadrant.Furthermore,the number of IRMAs appeared ≥4 in 17 eyes,3 in 35 eyes,2 in 69 eyes,and 1 in 93 eyes.CONCLUSION:FFA has higher detection accuracy of retinal angiopathy than fundus photography.FFA grading results are helpful for timely detection and proper treatment of lesions easily missed by fundus photography.
基金Supported by the Science Foundation of Xi'an Bureau of PublicHealth (No.2013020) and the Natural Science Foundation of Xi'anScience Technology Bureau (No.SF1508-3).
文摘Background:To explore the difference between the outcomes of correlations between a series of variables and adverse reactions(ARs)to fluorescein from univariate and multivariate analysis and to evaluate the nausea effects in different age groups.Methods:A retrospective study of patients undergoing consecutive fluorescein angiography between March2010 and February 2012 was conducted.No patients were excluded on the ground of age,presence of atopy,allergy history,previous procedures without severe allergic ARs,asymptomatic hypertension and kidney failure with serum creatinine levels lower than 250μmol/L or with renal dialysis.Results:A total of 829 patients were enrolled and 22.2%of them had ARs.The majority of reactions were nausea(12.1%)which occurred less when age became old(P<0.0001).When the correlations between a series of variables and ARs were assessed separately,age(P<0.0001),prior reactions(P<0.0001)and motion sickness(P=0.0062)were highly and cardio/cerebrovascular disease(P=0.0015),diabetes(P=0.0001)and renal disease(P=0.0219)were lowly related to ARs.However,when the correlations were assessed simultaneously,only age[odd ratio(OR)0.974;95%confidence interval(CI),0.962–0.986],prior reactions(OR 5.596;95%CI,2.083–15.029)and motion sickness(OR 4.849;95%CI,1.583–14.856)were statistically correlated with ARs.Conclusions:Fluorescein angiography is a safe procedure for patients who are relatively healthy but with a history of any systemic disease.Young age,prior reactions and motion sickness which are highly related to emetic events should be considered in the evaluation of ARs to fluorescein.
文摘AIM:To quantify the area and density of retinal vascularity by ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography(UWFA).METHODS:In a retrospective study,UWFA images were obtained using an ultra-widefield imaging device in 42 normal eyes of 42 patients.Central and peripheral steered images were used to define the edge of retinal vasculature by a certified grader.The length from the center of the optic disc to the edge of retinal vascularity(RVL)in each quadrant and the total retinal vascular perfusion area(RVPA)were determined by the grader using OptosAdvance software.The density of retinal vascularity(RVD)was quantified in different zones of central-steered images using Image J software.RESULTS:Among 42 healthy eyes,the values for mean RVL in each quadrant were 19.007±0.781 mm(superior),18.467±0.869 mm(inferior),17.738±0.622 mm(nasal)and 24.241±1.336 mm(temporal).The mean RVPA was 1140.117±73.825 mm^(2).The mean RVD of the total retina was 4.850%±0.638%.RVD varied significantly between different retina zones(P<0.001),and significant differences existed in the RVD values for total retinal area in patients over 50 years old compared to those under 50 years old(P=0.033).No gender difference was found.CONCLUSION:The UWFA device can be a promising tool for analyzing the overall retinal vasculature and may provide a better understanding of retinal vascular morphology in normal eyes.Aging may be related to lower RVD.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81570851)Project of Shanghai Medical Key Specialty Construction(No.ZK2019B27)+3 种基金National Project of Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.201740001)Project of Shanghai Jingan District Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning(No.2018MS12)Advanced and Appropriate Technology Promotion Project of Shanghai Health Commission(No.2019SY012)Shanghai Jiao Tong University Translation Medicine Cross Research Fund Project(No.YG2019QNA61)。
文摘AIM:To analyze differences in ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography(UWFA)findings between dynamic and static images of eyes with diabetic retinopathy(DR).METHODS:This cross-sectional study included 28 eyes of 28 patients with DR undergoing UWFA.A series of UWFA images acquired from each patient were converted into a time-lapse video and used as a dynamic image.A single,clear,arteriovenous phase image was chosen as a static image.Non-perfusion index(NPI)and its correlation with vascular abnormalities in different zones were compared between dynamic and static UWFA imaging.RESULTS:NPI appeared to increase from the center to the far-periphery in both groups.Dynamic NPI was lower in the total retinal area(0.26 vs 0.29,P=0.009)and farperiphery(0.33 vs 0.36,adjusted P=0.042),which was contrary to the static NPI.Far-peripheral NPI was associated with intraretinal microvascular abnormality in the posterior area in both groups.CONCLUSION:Time-lapse dynamic UWFA imaging is a useful modality to differentially diagnose hypofluorescence in the most peripheral region.This modality could provide a reliable method for NPI measurement.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No.2020YFC2008200)。
文摘AIM: To compare ultra-widefield(24×20 mm^(2)) sweptsource optical coherence tomography angiography(SSOCTA) and fluorescein angiography(FA) in the evaluation of diabetic retinopathy(DR) lesions. METHODS: Forty-six eyes of 23 patients with treatmentna?ve DR were included at Peking University People’s Hospital from September 1, 2021, until December 31, 2021, as well as 23 age and gender matched healthy controls. Quantitative assessments of DR lesions on FA and SS-OCTA(superficial capillary plexus, SCP, 24×20 mm^(2)) were performed.RESULTS: Area of fovea avascular zone(FAZ) was larger in DR cases than controls(0.34±0.069 mm^(2) vs 0.287±0.108 mm^(2), P=0.006). In DR eyes, the mean FAZ area was 0.34±0.069 and 0.334±0.087 mm^(2) on SS-OCTA and FA, respectively(P=0.428), while the median FAZ perimeter was 2.382(IQR, 2.201-2.59) and 2.333(IQR, 2.138-2.6) mm on SS-OCTA and FA images(P=0.733). There was no significant difference in the size of the non-perfusion area(NPA) between the images on SS-OCTA and FA(12.389, IQR 4.96-28.3 and 11.125, IQR 5-28.31 mm^(2), P=0.197). The median total microaneurysm(MA) count was 35(IQR, 19-46) and 73(IQR, 43-93) on SS-OCTA and FA(P<0.001), respectively. No significant difference in intra-retinal microvascular abnormality(IRMA) and neovascularization (NV) count was found between the two techniques. The intraclass coefficient(ICCs) of all the parameters above indicated stable repeatability.CONCLUSION: Ultra-widefield SS-OCTA represents a reliable, noninvasive, and quantitative imaging technique in the assessment of microvasculature in DR, which offers a potential substitute for FA in DR evaluation.
文摘Purpose: To study the clinicopathological change on "Multiple Evanescent White-dot Syndrome (MEWDS)"through fundus angiogrphy analyses.Methods:Examing the case with fluorescein angiography (FFA) and indocyanine green angiography(ICGA), visual field and following up for 15 months.Results :There exist multiple white dots in the fundus photo and angiography. The changes on ICGA maintain longer than fundus photo and FFA. Papille may be edematous and macula could present with special hypofluorescent flecks.Conclusions:MEWDS has specific angiographic features. Its pathological changes involve deep retinal pigment epithelium(RPE) as well as choroidal capillaries. The prognosis of the visual acuity for MEWDS is very good.
基金Supported by Capital Health Development Research Special Fund(No.2020-2-2053)。
文摘AIM:To evaluate the peripheral arterial filling time(PAFT)and venous filling time(VFT)in eyes without known diseases that may influence filling process using ultra-widefield(UWF)fluorescein angiography(FA),and to review the peripheral retina fluorescence features.METHODS:A total of 30 eyes of 30 patients were retrospectively reviewed in this observational study.UWFFA was performed using Optos 200Tx.PAFT and VFT was recorded.The interval between the arterial or venous filling completion and the previous photo was documented.The appearance of the far peripheral retina was described as either granular background fluorescence or mottled fluorescent band or vascular leakage.Terminal vascular patterns was described as loop pattern or branching pattern.Microvascular abnormalities such as arteriovenous shunting,vessels crossing the horizontal raphe,right angle vessels,terminal networks,capillary nonperfusion,drusen or microaneurysms were evaluated.RESULTS:The normal limits of PAFT was 3.397-8.984s and 4.399-11.753s for VFT.The appearance of the far peripheral retina,defined as granular background(63%),mottled fluorescence(20%),or vascular leakage(17%),was symmetrical between both eyes.Capillary nonperfusion(23%)and microaneurysms(40%)were more frequently found in eyes with loop pattern than in eyes with branching pattern.Other peripheral signs such as right-angle vessels(73%),and terminal networks(80%)were commonly seen on UWF-FA in the normal peripheral retina.CONCLUSION:The main courses of retinal artery and vein filling time are overlapping with each other on UWF-FA.Notably,the arterial filling process is completed in the arteriovenous phase rather than the traditionally named arterial phase.There are various manifestations in the peripheral retina of normal eyes.