Nicolas A. Yannuzzi

Swept-source OCT angiography shows sparing of the choriocapillaris in multiple evanescent white dot syndrome

Two women with unilateral vision loss from multiple evanescent white dot syndrome were imaged serially with swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). En face wide-field structural images revealed peripapillary outer photoreceptor disruption better than conventional fundus autofluorescence imaging. OCT angiography (OCTA) imaging showed preservation of flow within the retinal vasculature and choriocapillaris. As OCTA imaging of the choriocapillaris continues to evolve, these images may lay the groundwork for future investigation. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2017;48:69-74.].

Fluorescein Angiography Versus Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Macular Telangiectasia Type I Treated With Bevacizumab Therapy

This is a report of microvascular changes seen on fluorescein angiography (FA) and optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in a 47-year-old man with macular telangiectasia Type 1 (MacTel1) after a 7-year bevacizumab (Avastin; Genentech, South San Francisco, CA) treatment course. OCTA allowed for clear visualization of most telangiectasias and aneurysms in the deep capillary plexus, with only few microvascular dilatations in the superficial plexus. In addition, areas of capillary dropout in the superficial and deep vascular plexa located near telangiectasias were documented on OCTA. Serial FA demonstrated reduced number of aneurysms and telangiectasias at the 7-year mark compared to baseline. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2017;48:263-266.].

Cost-Utility of Evaluation for Posterior Vitreous Detachment and Prophylaxis of Retinal Detachment

PURPOSE To evaluate the costs and cost-utility of examination for posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) and treatment of associated pathology, and of managing various other peripheral retinal disorders to prevent retinal detachment (RD). DESIGN A decision analysis model of cost-utility. PARTICIPANTS There were no participants. METHODS Published retrospective data on the natural course of PVD, retinal tears, and lattice degeneration were used to quantitate the visual benefits of examination and treatment. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services data were used to calculate associated modeled costs in a hospital/facility-based and nonfacility/ambulatory surgical center (ASC)-based setting. Published standards of utility for a given level of visual acuity were used to derive costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Cost of evaluation and treatment, utility of defined health states, QALY, and cost per QALY. RESULTS The modeled cost of evaluation of a patient with PVD and treatment of associated pathology in the facility/hospital (nonfacility/ASC)-based setting was

Lens Capsule Violation During Anterior Chamber Paracentesis in Pneumatic Retinopexy

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Endogenous Endophthalmitis: Has the Opioid Crisis Impacted the Rates and Severity of Intravenous Drug-Related Cases?

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Clinical features, antimicrobial susceptibilities, and treatment outcomes of patients with culture positive endophthalmitis after penetrating keratoplasty

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Retinal detachment in a combined case of stickler syndrome and X-linked retinoschisis

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Endophthalmitis After Clear Corneal Cataract Surgery: Outcomes Over Two Decades

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Endophthalmitis Associated With Intravitreal Injections of Anti-VEGF Agents at a Tertiary Referral Center: In-House and Referred Cases

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Cost Evaluation of Laser versus Intravitreal Aflibercept for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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