Comparing the effectiveness of treating branch retinal vein occlusion with a novel one and stepped pro re nata treatment protocol.

This study aimed to investigate the anatomical and functional outcomes of branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) eyes treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections using a novel one and stepped pro re nata protocol. This retrospective case series evaluated the electronic medical records from 22 BRVO patients who were treated with anti-VEGF agents under our novel "One and Stepped PRN" protocol at a single tertiary medical center between January 2016 and October 2022. Outcomes of interest included best-corrected visual acuity and central retinal thickness.

Risk of uveitis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus: a cohort study through TriNetX database.

Background: This multi-institutional, retrospective cohort study using TriNetX database aims to explore the relationship between HIV infection and uveitis.

Methods: HIV patients were propensity-matched to individuals from our non-HIV cohort (1:1 ratio) based on variables such as age (every 5 year), sex, ethnicity, race, and relevant comorbidities. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was utilized to assess the impact of variables on uveitis risk, reporting hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Epidemiology of uveitis after tuberculosis in Taiwan - A nationwide population-based cohort study.

Purpose: Current reports on the risk of uveitis of all causes after tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis are lacking. Therefore, we sought to investigate the association between the diagnosis of TB and the subsequent risk of uveitis in Taiwan.

Materials And Methods: Data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance system were retrieved and patients with newly diagnosed TB between 2000 and 2012 were recruited.

Human immunodeficiency virus ocular involvement and retinopathy: Clinical spectrum and management strategies.

This study highlights the significant ocular complications associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), particularly its impact on the retina. Historically, HIV infection frequently resulted in severe retinal infections, such as retinitis. However, with the widespread adoption of highly active antiretroviral therapy, the prevalence of these infections has significantly declined.

Impact of long-term statin therapy on age-related macular degeneration: A nationwide population-based study.

Aims: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss worldwide among older adults. Although some studies propose that statins could reduce AMD risk and progression, others report conflicting findings. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of statin use on the incidence of AMD.

A multi-institutional cohort study on risk of sleep disorders in dry eyes patients using TriNetX.

To explore the relationship between DED and sleep disorders and examine the impact of DED's duration on sleep disorders. This multi-institutional, retrospective cohort study used the TriNetX database. We recruited participants with and without DED diagnosis from 2004 to 2023.

Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Risk Among Patients With Diabetes.

Importance: Recent studies have suggested an association between nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) with semaglutide usage. However, the limitations of those analyses warrant further investigation, given the frequency of use of these medications in people with and without diabetes.

Objective: To investigate the association between semaglutide use and the risk of NAION among patients with diabetes.

Association of uveitis with pediatric autoimmune diseases based on a TriNetX study.

To investigate for the risk of uveitis among such patients. A retrospective cohort study utilized the TriNetX database and recruited pediatric autoimmune patients diagnosed between January 1st 2004 and December 31st 2022. The non-autoimmune cohort were randomly selected control patients matched by sex, age, and index year.

Risk of Uveitis in Dengue Fever Patients: A Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan.

Dengue-related ocular complications were considered rare, but recent evidence points to a broader spectrum of manifestations, including uveitis. This study utilized the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) to investigate the incidence of uveitis in dengue patients, aiming to fill this research gap. This population-based, retrospective cohort study utilized the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) and included patients with and without Dengue fever.

The Risk Assessment of Uveitis After Monkeypox Diagnosis: A Multicenter Population-Based Study.

The risks of uveitis development among monkeypox (MPOX) patients are unclear. To determine the uveitis risks after (MPOX) diagnosis. Population-based, retrospective cohort study used the TriNetX database and recruited those with and without MPOX diagnosis from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2023.

Reply to: mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations are not associated with RVO development 21 days and 12 weeks after vaccination.

We appreciate your interest in our study. This study contrasts with Dorney et al.'s focus on the first 21 days.

Comparative analysis of medical treatments for long-term control of normal tension glaucoma: A systematic review and model-based network meta-analysis.

Background: To evaluate and compare the long-term efficacy of medical treatments for normal tension glaucoma (NTG) in controlling intraocular pressure (IOP), and establish a hierarchical ranking based on their effectiveness. 'Long-term' is defined as a treatment duration of over 12 weeks in randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Methods: This systematic review and model-based network meta-analysis (MBNMA) collected data of 795 patients with 997 eyes from RCTs.