AIM:To investigate the changes in levels of the lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)enzyme in corneal edema after cataract surgery with trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.METHODS:This pre-post design study design conducted on 15...AIM:To investigate the changes in levels of the lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)enzyme in corneal edema after cataract surgery with trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.METHODS:This pre-post design study design conducted on 15 patients with corneal edema after cataract surgery and receiving trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.Tear sample(using Schirmer paper,from the inferior fornix of the conjunctiva)was carried out prior to trans-corneal oxygenation therapy,on the day 2(D2)and day 5(D5)postoperatively before and after trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.Visual acuity[VA(Log MAR)],corneal endothelial density,central corneal thickness(CCT),and coefficient of variation corneal endothelial(Co V)were recorded.The value of LDH was measured using ELISA.The difference in mean LDH value before and after trans-corneal oxygenation therapy,between two groups were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed rank test.RESULTS:There was a decrease in LDH tear concentration at D2(pre vs post:1127.54±497.09 vs 696.91±489.49;P=0.002)and D5(pre vs post:1064.17±677.77 vs 780.28±428.95;P=0.027)after trans-corneal oxygenation therapy as well as decrease in LDH concentration on the D2 compared to D5(P=0.041).The mean CCT was decreased significantly after the administration of trans-corneal oxygenation(pre vs post:632.10±25.66 vs 563.90±51.54;P=0.005).The mean VA and Co V increased significantly after the administration of trans-corneal oxygenation(P=0.001 and P=0.028,respectively).However,there was no difference in mean of corneal endothelial density(P=0.814).CONCLUSION:Trans-corneal oxygenation therapy is associated with significant decrease of tears LDH levels in post cataract surgery with corneal edema.It is accompanied by clinical improvement such as significant reduction of CCT.展开更多
【正】Dear Sir,Iam Yong-Sun Ahn,from the Department of Ophthalmology of St.Vincent Hospital of Suwon,Kyungki-do,South Korea.Cataracts are a common problem in eyes with a glaucoma drainage device(GDD),because tube shun...【正】Dear Sir,Iam Yong-Sun Ahn,from the Department of Ophthalmology of St.Vincent Hospital of Suwon,Kyungki-do,South Korea.Cataracts are a common problem in eyes with a glaucoma drainage device(GDD),because tube shunt surgery increases the incidence and progression of cataracts[1].An Ahmed valve,the most commonly inserted GDD,is composed of a silicone tube connected to a flat plate sewn to the sclera,and aqueous humor flows from the展开更多
BACKGROUND Dry eye syndrome(DES)after diabetic cataract surgery can seriously affect the patient’s quality of life.Therefore,effective alleviation of symptoms in patients with this disease has important clinical sign...BACKGROUND Dry eye syndrome(DES)after diabetic cataract surgery can seriously affect the patient’s quality of life.Therefore,effective alleviation of symptoms in patients with this disease has important clinical significance.AIM To explore the clinical effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor(rhEGF)plus sodium hyaluronate(SH)eye drops on DES after cataract surgery in patients with diabetes.METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 82 patients with diabetes who experienced DES after cataract surgery at Tianjin Beichen Hospital,Affiliated Hospital of Nankai University between April 2021 and April 2023.They were classified into an observation group(42 cases,rhEGF+SH eye drops)and a control group(40 cases,SH eye drops alone),depending on the different treatment schemes.The therapeutic efficacy,dry eye symptom score,tear film breakup time(TFBUT),basic tear secretion score[assessed using Schirmer I test(SIt)],corneal fluorescein staining(FL)score,tear inflammatory markers,adverse reactions during treat-ment,and treatment satisfaction were compared between the two groups.RESULTS Therapeutic efficacy was higher in the observation group compared with the control group.Both groups showed improved TFBUT and dry eye,as well as improved SIt and FL scores after treatment,with a more pronounced improvement in the observation group.Although no marked differences in adverse reactions were observed between the two groups,treatment satisfaction was higher in the observation group.CONCLUSION rhEGF+SH eye drops rendered clinical benefits to patients by effectively ameliorating dry eye and visual impairment with favorable efficacy,fewer adverse reactions,and high safety levels.Thus,this treatment should be promoted in clinical practice.展开更多
AIM：To analyze and identify the proteomic differences between liquefied after-cataracts and normal lenses by means of liquefied chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry（LC-MS/MS）.METHODS：Three normal lenses and thr...AIM：To analyze and identify the proteomic differences between liquefied after-cataracts and normal lenses by means of liquefied chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry（LC-MS/MS）.METHODS：Three normal lenses and three liquefied after-cataracts were exposed to depolymerizing reagents to extract the total proteins.Protein concentrations were separated using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis（2-DE）.The digitized images obtained with a GS-800 scanner were then analyzed with PDQuest7.0 software to detect the differentially-expressed protein spots.These protein spots were cut from the gel using a proteome work spot cutter and subjected to in-gel digestion with trypsin.The digested peptide separation was conducted by LC-MS/MS.RESULTS：The 2-DE maps showed that lens proteins were in a p H range of 3-10 with a relative molecular weight of21-70 kD.The relative molecular weight of the more abundant proteins was localized at 25-50 kD,and the isoelectric points were found to lie between PI 4-9.The maps also showed that the protein level within the liquefied after-cataracts was at 29 points and significantly lower than in normal lenses.The 29 points were identified by LC-MS/MS,and ten of these proteins were identified by mass spectrometry and database queries：beta-crystallin B1,glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,carbonyl reductase（NADPH）1,c DNA FLJ55253,gamma-crystallin D,GAS2-like protein 3,sorbitol dehydrogenase,DNA FLJ60282,phosphoglycerate kinase,and filensin.CONCLUSION：The level of the ten proteins may play an important role in the development of liquefied aftercataracts.展开更多
目的:探讨聚乙烯醇或玻璃酸钠联合环孢素在白内障术后干眼症中的效果。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年1月山东第二医科大学附属医院收治的120例白内障术后干眼症患者作为观察对象,采用随机数表法将患者分为A组(58例,聚乙烯醇联合环孢素)与B...目的:探讨聚乙烯醇或玻璃酸钠联合环孢素在白内障术后干眼症中的效果。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年1月山东第二医科大学附属医院收治的120例白内障术后干眼症患者作为观察对象,采用随机数表法将患者分为A组(58例,聚乙烯醇联合环孢素)与B组(62例,玻璃酸钠联合环孢素)。比较两组治疗效果、角膜表面损伤和炎症程度、泪液膜稳定性、泪液分泌试验、角膜内皮细胞状态。结果:B组总缓解率为95.16%,高于A组的82.76%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);用药后,两组角膜荧光染色评分法评分低于用药前,且A组低于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);B组术后7 d、1个月泪膜破裂时间长于A组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);用药后,两组泪液分泌试验结果高于用药前,但A组低于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);用药后,两组角膜内皮细胞面积变异系数(coefficient of variation of endothelial cell area,CV)、平均细胞面积、角膜内皮细胞密度(endothelial cell density,ECD)优于用药前,且A组优于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:聚乙烯醇或玻璃酸钠联合环孢素均能治疗白内障术后干眼症,玻璃酸钠联合环孢素润湿效果更显著,聚乙烯醇联合环孢素抗炎效果更显著。展开更多
文摘AIM:To investigate the changes in levels of the lactate dehydrogenase(LDH)enzyme in corneal edema after cataract surgery with trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.METHODS:This pre-post design study design conducted on 15 patients with corneal edema after cataract surgery and receiving trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.Tear sample(using Schirmer paper,from the inferior fornix of the conjunctiva)was carried out prior to trans-corneal oxygenation therapy,on the day 2(D2)and day 5(D5)postoperatively before and after trans-corneal oxygenation therapy.Visual acuity[VA(Log MAR)],corneal endothelial density,central corneal thickness(CCT),and coefficient of variation corneal endothelial(Co V)were recorded.The value of LDH was measured using ELISA.The difference in mean LDH value before and after trans-corneal oxygenation therapy,between two groups were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed rank test.RESULTS:There was a decrease in LDH tear concentration at D2(pre vs post:1127.54±497.09 vs 696.91±489.49;P=0.002)and D5(pre vs post:1064.17±677.77 vs 780.28±428.95;P=0.027)after trans-corneal oxygenation therapy as well as decrease in LDH concentration on the D2 compared to D5(P=0.041).The mean CCT was decreased significantly after the administration of trans-corneal oxygenation(pre vs post:632.10±25.66 vs 563.90±51.54;P=0.005).The mean VA and Co V increased significantly after the administration of trans-corneal oxygenation(P=0.001 and P=0.028,respectively).However,there was no difference in mean of corneal endothelial density(P=0.814).CONCLUSION:Trans-corneal oxygenation therapy is associated with significant decrease of tears LDH levels in post cataract surgery with corneal edema.It is accompanied by clinical improvement such as significant reduction of CCT.
文摘【正】Dear Sir,Iam Yong-Sun Ahn,from the Department of Ophthalmology of St.Vincent Hospital of Suwon,Kyungki-do,South Korea.Cataracts are a common problem in eyes with a glaucoma drainage device(GDD),because tube shunt surgery increases the incidence and progression of cataracts[1].An Ahmed valve,the most commonly inserted GDD,is composed of a silicone tube connected to a flat plate sewn to the sclera,and aqueous humor flows from the
基金Supported by Tianjin Health Research Project,No.TJWJ2023MS062。
文摘BACKGROUND Dry eye syndrome(DES)after diabetic cataract surgery can seriously affect the patient’s quality of life.Therefore,effective alleviation of symptoms in patients with this disease has important clinical significance.AIM To explore the clinical effect of recombinant human epidermal growth factor(rhEGF)plus sodium hyaluronate(SH)eye drops on DES after cataract surgery in patients with diabetes.METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 82 patients with diabetes who experienced DES after cataract surgery at Tianjin Beichen Hospital,Affiliated Hospital of Nankai University between April 2021 and April 2023.They were classified into an observation group(42 cases,rhEGF+SH eye drops)and a control group(40 cases,SH eye drops alone),depending on the different treatment schemes.The therapeutic efficacy,dry eye symptom score,tear film breakup time(TFBUT),basic tear secretion score[assessed using Schirmer I test(SIt)],corneal fluorescein staining(FL)score,tear inflammatory markers,adverse reactions during treat-ment,and treatment satisfaction were compared between the two groups.RESULTS Therapeutic efficacy was higher in the observation group compared with the control group.Both groups showed improved TFBUT and dry eye,as well as improved SIt and FL scores after treatment,with a more pronounced improvement in the observation group.Although no marked differences in adverse reactions were observed between the two groups,treatment satisfaction was higher in the observation group.CONCLUSION rhEGF+SH eye drops rendered clinical benefits to patients by effectively ameliorating dry eye and visual impairment with favorable efficacy,fewer adverse reactions,and high safety levels.Thus,this treatment should be promoted in clinical practice.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81370996)
文摘AIM：To analyze and identify the proteomic differences between liquefied after-cataracts and normal lenses by means of liquefied chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry（LC-MS/MS）.METHODS：Three normal lenses and three liquefied after-cataracts were exposed to depolymerizing reagents to extract the total proteins.Protein concentrations were separated using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis（2-DE）.The digitized images obtained with a GS-800 scanner were then analyzed with PDQuest7.0 software to detect the differentially-expressed protein spots.These protein spots were cut from the gel using a proteome work spot cutter and subjected to in-gel digestion with trypsin.The digested peptide separation was conducted by LC-MS/MS.RESULTS：The 2-DE maps showed that lens proteins were in a p H range of 3-10 with a relative molecular weight of21-70 kD.The relative molecular weight of the more abundant proteins was localized at 25-50 kD,and the isoelectric points were found to lie between PI 4-9.The maps also showed that the protein level within the liquefied after-cataracts was at 29 points and significantly lower than in normal lenses.The 29 points were identified by LC-MS/MS,and ten of these proteins were identified by mass spectrometry and database queries：beta-crystallin B1,glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase,carbonyl reductase（NADPH）1,c DNA FLJ55253,gamma-crystallin D,GAS2-like protein 3,sorbitol dehydrogenase,DNA FLJ60282,phosphoglycerate kinase,and filensin.CONCLUSION：The level of the ten proteins may play an important role in the development of liquefied aftercataracts.
文摘目的:探讨聚乙烯醇或玻璃酸钠联合环孢素在白内障术后干眼症中的效果。方法:选取2022年1月—2024年1月山东第二医科大学附属医院收治的120例白内障术后干眼症患者作为观察对象,采用随机数表法将患者分为A组(58例,聚乙烯醇联合环孢素)与B组(62例,玻璃酸钠联合环孢素)。比较两组治疗效果、角膜表面损伤和炎症程度、泪液膜稳定性、泪液分泌试验、角膜内皮细胞状态。结果:B组总缓解率为95.16%,高于A组的82.76%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);用药后,两组角膜荧光染色评分法评分低于用药前,且A组低于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);B组术后7 d、1个月泪膜破裂时间长于A组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);用药后,两组泪液分泌试验结果高于用药前,但A组低于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);用药后,两组角膜内皮细胞面积变异系数(coefficient of variation of endothelial cell area,CV)、平均细胞面积、角膜内皮细胞密度(endothelial cell density,ECD)优于用药前,且A组优于B组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:聚乙烯醇或玻璃酸钠联合环孢素均能治疗白内障术后干眼症,玻璃酸钠联合环孢素润湿效果更显著,聚乙烯醇联合环孢素抗炎效果更显著。
