The 42nd Symposium Chromatographic Methods of Investigating Organic Compounds : Book of abstracts

The 42nd Symposium Chromatographic Methods of Investigating Organic Compounds : Book of abstracts. June 4-7, 2019, Szczyrk, Polan

Scheimpflug camera device for preoperative assessment in candidates for toric and multifocal intraocular lenses

Urządzenia bazujące na kamerze Scheimpfluga pozwalają na trójwymiarową analizę rogówki i przedniego odcinka oka. Ocena krzywizny tylnej powierzchni rogówki, całkowitego astygmatyzmu rogówkowego i rogówkowych aberracji wyższego rzędu, w tym aberracji sferycznej, jest istotna przy kwalifikacji do wszczepienia soczewek torycznych i wieloogniskowych. Zarówno moc, jak i oś tylnego astygmatyzmu rogówki wpływają na jej całkowitą moc. Ocena całkowitej mocy rogówki jest szczególnie ważna w oczach z patologią rogówki (np. stożkiem rogówki) lub po chirurgii refrakcyjnej rogówki.Scheimpflug camera devices enable 3-dimensional analysis of the cornea and anterior segment. Evaluation of the posterior corneal curvature, total corneal astigmatism and corneal higher order aberrations, including spherical aberration, are important for patient selection for toric and multifocal intraocular lenses. The magnitude and axis of posterior astigmatism influence the total corneal refractive power. Assessment of the total corneal power is particularly important in eyes with corneal abnormalities such as keratoconus or in eyes after corneal refractive laser surgery

The corneo-scleral junction assessed with optical coherence tomography.

PurposeTo evaluate corneo-scleral junction (CSJ) using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and describe the pattern of cornea and sclera interfusion based on tissue reflectivity.MethodsThis prospective observational study enrolled candidates for vision correction. Eyes with previous ocular surgery or irregular corneas were excluded. Temporal and nasal CSJ width and reflectivity patterns were assessed with AS-OCT horizontal scans. Correlations between manual and automated variables and multivariate linear regression analyses with age and spherical equivalent were performed.Results101 right eyes were analysed. Temporal CSJ was wider (median 1.62; 1.13 to 2.22 mm) compared to the nasal side (median 1.18; 0.73 to 1.80 mm) (pConclusionsThe temporal CSJ was wider and had regular (V or U-shaped) reflectivity patterns, while nasal CSJ was narrower and more irregular. The CSJ width was independent of age and refractive error and could not be predicted from other parameters. The HVID measurement accuracy may benefit from CSJ analysis based on AS-OCT

The corneo-scleral junction assessed with optical coherence tomography

Purpose To evaluate corneo-scleral junction (CSJ) using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) and describe the pattern of cornea and sclera interfusion based on tissue reflectivity. Methods This prospective observational study enrolled candidates for vision correction. Eyes with previous ocular surgery or irregular corneas were excluded. Temporal and nasal CSJ width and reflectivity patterns were assessed with AS-OCT horizontal scans. Correlations between manual and automated variables and multivariate linear regression analyses with age and spherical equivalent were performed. Results 101 right eyes were analysed. Temporal CSJ was wider (median 1.62; 1.13 to 2.22 mm) compared to the nasal side (median 1.18; 0.73 to 1.80 mm) (pConclusions The temporal CSJ was wider and had regular (V or U-shaped) reflectivity patterns, while nasal CSJ was narrower and more irregular. The CSJ width was independent of age and refractive error and could not be predicted from other parameters. The HVID measurement accuracy may benefit from CSJ analysis based on AS-OCT

Measurements of Anterior and Posterior Corneal Curvatures with OCT and Scheimpflug Biometers in Patients with Low Total Corneal Astigmatism

Background: Posterior keratometry measurements are evolving features of the optical biometers. The differences between devices have bigger impact for the low astigmatism values. The majority of adults present the corneal astigmatism below 1.5 D. Objectives: To compare the total corneal astigmatism measured with two different technologies in cataract patients with corneal astigmatism below 1.5 D. Material and Methods: Three automated exams were performed on each of the two devices: swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and Scheimpflug biometers. The anterior and total corneal astigmatism and power were analysed. Statistical comparisons were performed for within-subject standard deviation, repeatability, Bland–Altman and vector analysis. Results: Twenty-nine eyes of twenty-seven patients were included. The limits of agreement between anterior and total corneal astigmatism were narrower for the SS-OCT than for the Scheimpflug biometer (−0.16 to 0.29 D and −0.40 to 0.39 D, respectively). The >0.5 D difference between SS-OCT and Scheimpflug total astigmatism was noticed in 5 (17%) of cases. The difference between mean total keratometric power for both devices was statistically significant (0.2 D, p p = 0.007). Conclusions: For the corneal astigmatism <1.5 D, the difference between anterior and total corneal astigmatism measured with SS-OCT was clinically not significant. The mean anterior and total keratometry values obtained with Scheimpflug and SS-OCT biometers are not interchangeable

Assessment of the eye surface and subjective symptoms after using 0.1% dexamethasone drops with and without preservatives in patients after cataract surgery

Abstract Cataract surgery can cause dry eye symptoms. One of the many factors compromising the ocular surface is the use of benzalkonium chloride (BAC)-preserved topical eye drops administered during the postoperative period. In this open-label, prospective, randomized, comparative clinical trial, 40 patients not previously affected by dry eye disease were assigned to receive either preservative-free (PFD) or preserved (PD) dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops for two weeks after a standard phacoemulsification procedure. Fluorescein break-up time, ocular surface staining score, Schirmer test, Ocular Surface Disease Index and anterior chamber (AC) cells were evaluated at baseline prior to the surgery and 2 weeks after surgery. No statistically significant differences in baseline assessments were observed between groups. At week 2, a significant increase in corneal staining scores (p = 0.003) and foreign body sensation (p = 0.04) was observed for the PD group only. The conjunctival staining score was significantly higher in both groups. The mean AC cell grading was higher in the PFD group than in the PD group (0.28 ± 0.30 and 0.07 ± 0.18, respectively; p = 0.013). Preservative-free dexamethasone eye drops after cataract surgery caused milder dry eye symptoms as compared with preserved dexamethasone. The AC inflammation control comparison may require a larger study group. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT05753787, 03/03/2023

The use of non-invasive and invasive diagnostic methods to evaluate the effectiveness of three artificial tear preparations in the treatment of dry eye syndrome

Objectives: The assessment of three commercially available artificial tear formulations for dry eye disease (DED) treatment. Material and methods: This 4-week, randomised prospective study enrolled 30 patients with DED symptoms. Patients received (in scheme 1 : 1 : 1): group 1 – dexpanthenol 2% and hydroxypropylcelulose 0.5%; group 2 – trehalose 3% and sodium hyaluronate 0.15%; group 3 – sodium hyaluronate 0.24%. All assessments were performed before and 28 days after treatment and included Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), subjective symptoms, non-invasive imaging using a cone- and a bowl-type videokeratoscope, Schirmer test and slit lamp exam including fluorescein and lissamine green ocular surface staining. T-test was used for statistical analysis of the results. Results: All groups had significantly lower OSDI. Four subjective symptoms improved in group 1 and only two subjective symptoms improved in groups 2 and 3. Non-invasive break-up time (NIBUT) was significantly longer after treatment in groups 1 and 3 (p < 0.05). The ratio of tear film surface quality distortion was lower only in group 1 (p < 0.05). Corneal fluorescein staining was reduced in all groups after treatment (p < 0.05). There were no statistically significant changes in Schirmer test, tear meniscus height and NIBUT measured with a bowl-type videokeratoscope after treatment. Conclusions: All preparations reduced the subjective and objective symptoms of DED. The corneal epithelium and general subjective comfort improved regardless of used artificial tear formulation. Nonetheless, the tear film break-up time change depended on the diagnostic method and treatment type.Cel: Ocena skuteczności 3 powszechnie stosowanych preparatów sztucznych łez u pacjentów z objawami zespołu suchego oka. Materiał i metody: W 4-tygodniowym badaniu uczestniczyło 30 osób z objawami suchego oka. Badani w schemacie 1 : 1 : 1 otrzymywali: grupa 1. – dekspantenol 2% i hydroksypropylocelulozę 0,5%; grupa 2. – trehalozę 3% i hialuronian sodu 0,15%; grupa 3. – hialuronian sodu 0,24%. Badania wykonano przed rozpoczęciem leczenia i po 28 dniach. Zastosowano kwestionariusz OSDI wskaźnika choroby powierzchni oka, ocenę objawów subiektywnych, nieinwazyjne obrazowe badania diagnostyczne 2 wideokeratoskopami z dużą i małą czaszą projekcyjną, test Schirmera oraz badania w lampie szczelinowej z barwieniem fluoresceiną i zielenią lizaminy. W analizie statystycznej użyto testu t-Studenta dla prób zależnych. Wyniki: Wszystkie preparaty doprowadziły do poprawy OSDI. W grupie 1. redukcji uległy cztery, a w grupach 2. i 3. – dwa subiektywne objawy suchego oka (p < 0,05). Nieinwazyjny czas przerwania filmu łzowego (NIBUT) był znacząco dłuższy w grupach 1. i 3. (p < 0,05) jedynie w pomiarach wideokeratoskopem z małą czaszą. Tempo postępującego pogarszania się jakości powierzchni filmu łzowego po mrugnięciu uległo spowolnieniu tylko w grupie 1. (p < 0,05). Stopień barwienia rogówki fluoresceiną zmniejszył się we wszystkich grupach (p < 0,05). Nie zaobserwowano istotnych zmian w teście Schirmera, wysokości menisku łzowego i w NIBUT mierzonym wideokeratoskopem z dużą czaszą. Wnioski: Badane preparaty zmniejszyły subiektywne i obiektywne objawy zespołu suchego oka. Znacząco polepszyły komfort pacjenta i stan nabłonka rogówki. Poprawa stabilności filmu łzowego zależała od rodzaju kropli i metody badawczej

The assessment of corneo-scleral junction width.

The horizontal AS-OCT scan of the right eye with callipers set to measure the corneo-scleral junction width (red lines) as a distance between last optically clear corneal section and first optically opaque scleral section. Determination of posterior limbal border was supported with the optical shadowing of iris from the scleral tissue (white arrows). Dashed lines perpendicular to the iris, with a starting point at the last visible iris pigment epithelium, point at the first fully opaque scleral section.</p

Box-plots of horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID) in eyes with different temporal corneo-scleral junction shape: V, U, Y and irregular (<i>P</i> = .021, Kruskal-Wallis test).

Box-plots of horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID) in eyes with different temporal corneo-scleral junction shape: V, U, Y and irregular (P = .021, Kruskal-Wallis test).</p

The shape of corneo-scleral junction.

Examples of different tomographic reflectivity patterns of corneo-scleral junction at the horizontal corneal meridian: V-, U- and Y-shaped transition (temporal side); irregular transition (nasal side).</p