Abstract: Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is one of the serious ophthalmological emergencies with poor visual prognosis. Iloprost is a stable prostacyclin analogue and has prominent anti-edema, anti-inflammatory, vasodilatory, and antiagregant effects. The...
Retinal Disorders
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Research for Retinal Disorders
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: A Literature Review and the Rationale for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Abstract: Central retinal artery occlusion is visually devastating and has no proven treatments. The therapeutic interval between symptom onset and potentially sight-saving intervention is narrow. Traditional conservative approaches include digital massage,...
Combined Central Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusion Associated with Factor V Leiden Mutation and Treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen.
Abstract: Combined central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) and central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is an uncommon retinal vascular disease which causes sudden visual acuity loss and is associated with poor prognosis and the development of severe complications. We...
Hyperbaric oxygen for the treatment of the rare combination of central retinal vein occlusion and cilioretinal artery occlusion.
Abstract: A 43-year-old male presented with sudden onset of painless, blurred vision in his left eye. Dilated fundoscopic examination showed signs consistent with the diagnosis of a combination of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and cilioretinal artery occlusion...
Exacerbation of macular oedema associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Abstract: Yonekawa, Hypes, Abbey, Williams, Wolfe, , , , (2016). Exacerbation of macular oedema associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Clinical & experimental ophthalmology, 2016 Sep;44(7):625-626. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26844686
Acute Management of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion.
Abstract: Gilbert, Choi, Lessell, , , , , , (2015). Acute Management of Central Retinal Artery Occlusion. International ophthalmology clinics, 2015 ;55(4):157-66. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26322435
Central retinal artery occlusion associated with persistent truncus arteriosus and single atrium: a case report.
Abstract: Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) is an ocular emergency and most of the cases present with painless sudden persistent loss of vision in the range of counting fingers to perception of light. The presentation of CRAO is associated with a variety of...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for choroidal neovascularization: a pilot study.
Abstract: Choroidal neovascularization (CNV) is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and affects patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Its natural course may lead to impaired central vision and macular fibrosis. Even VEGF blockade,...
Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials on Safety and Efficacy of Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa.
Abstract: Aims. Several treatments have been proposed to slow down progression of Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary retinal degenerative condition leading to severe visual impairment. The aim of this study is to systematically review data from randomized...