Objective To observe the clinical features and visual function of recurrent neuromyelitis optica (NMO). Methods Thirty-four patients with NMO were enrolled in this retrospective case series study. The patients included two males and 32 females. The average first onset age was (35.03plusmn;14.56) years old and the average recurrent rate were (4.24plusmn;2.45) times. The recurrent rate of optic neuritis (ON) ranged from two to 12 times. The recurrent rate of ON was two times in 15 eyes of 10 patients, ge;three times in 37 eyes of 24 patients. Vision acuity, direct ophthalmoscope, fundus pre-set lens examination, visual field and visual evoked potential (VEP) were evaluated. Clinical features were observed. The abnormal rate of optic nerve including optic edema and atrophy; abnormal rate of visual field including decreasing retinal sensitivity, central and paracentral scotoma, ring scotoma, half field defects, tunnel visual field, visual field centrality constriction; abnormal rate of VEP including Prolonged latent phase and/or decreasing amplitude of P100 wave from patients of first episode or recurrence was analyzed. Serum NMO-IgG was detected from 28 patients by indirect immunofluorescence technique to observe its positive rate. Results All patients were characterized by repeated episodes of ON and myelitis. The main clinical feature of ON was visual loss, and the main clinical features of myelitis included sensory disability, dyskinesia and vesicorectal disorder. Blindness rate was 41.67% after the first attack of ON, 33.33% after two relapses, and 64.86% after ge; three relapses. The difference of blindness rate between first attack and two episodes was not significant (chi;2=0.270,P=0.603). However, the blindness rate in patients having ge; three episodes was significantly higher than those having two episodes (chi;2=4.300,P=0.038). With recurrence rate increasing, the abnormal rate of the optic nerve (chi;2=6.750,P=0.034）and VEP（chi;2=6.990,P=0.030）increased. But the abnormal rate of visual field did not increase along with recurrent rate (chi;2=0.660,P=0.718). Seropositive rate of NMO-IgG did not differ significantly between patients with first attack ON and that with recurrent ON (chi;2=1.510,P=0.470). But the seropositive patients had significantly higher bilateral blindness rate than seronegative patients (chi;2=5.063,P=0.027). Conclusions NMO are characterized by recurrent ON and myelitis. Visual loss, sensory disability, dyskinesia and vesicorectal disorder are the main clinical features. With recurrence rate increasing, the blindness rate, abnormalities the optic nerve and the abnormity rate of VEP increase. Seropositive recurrent NMO patients have higher bilateral blindness rate than seronegative patients.
Objective To observe the characteristics of fundus autofluorescence (AF) in short wavelength AF (SW-AF) and Near Infrared AF (NIR-AF), and their relationship with visual fields. Methods Twelve patients (24 eyes) with primary RP were enrolled in this study. The patients included nine males (18 eyes) and three females (six eyes). The patients aged from 15 to 69 years, with a mean age of (35.33plusmn;15.03) years. All the patients were examined for color photography, SW-AF, NIR-AF, visual fields and optical coherence tomography examination. Results There were hyper-AF ring of varying sizes in posterior pole by SW-AF and NIR-AF examinations. The area of hypo-AF which located in SW-AF hyper-AF ring had a positive correlation with the area of hyper-AF in the NIR-AF (r=0.662，P＜0.05). OCT showed that outside the hyper-AF ring, there were disconnected inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) junction and external limiting membrane, and thinned outer nuclear layer and retinal pigment epithelium. Peripheral retinal osteocytes-like pigmentation showed non fluorescence in SW-AF and NIR-AF. The plaque-like area showed mottled and low fluorescence examined by SW-AF. SW-AF hyper-AF ring had a positive correlation with visual fields (r=0.492，P＜0.05). Conclusions The area of hypo-AF inside of the SW-AF hyper-AF ring is related to visual fields in RP patients. The retinal structures in the hypo-AF area inside of the SW-AF hyper-AF ring, and in the NIR-AF hyper-AF region are normal.
Objective To study the visual field defects and its correlation factors in nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Methods One hundred and thirty-nine patients of NAION with complete visual field examination results were included in this study. There were 65 males （46.7%）and 74 females （53.3%），with an average age of （56.2plusmn;10.8） years. All the patients had undergone the examinations of visual acuity，refraction，refractive media, slit lamp ophthalmoscope, color fundus photography, visual field, blood pressure, blood routine test and blood biochemistry test. Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) was carried out in 125 patients. The visual field characteristics and its correlation factors were statistically analyzed, and the FFA and visual field results of 77 eyes were comparatively analyzed. Results The visual field examination showed typical inferior defect in 48 eyes (34.5%), arcuate scotoma in 24 eyes (17.3%), atypical arcuate scotoma in 24 eyes (17.3%), defuse defect in 20 eyes (14.4%), superior defect in 10 eyes (7.2%), superior defect with inferior arcuate scotoma in five eyes (3.6%), inferior defect with superior arcuate scotoma in eight eyes (5.8%). The mean defect （MD）value ranged from -3.0 to -32.0，with an average of -17.9plusmn;7.9. Among 77 eyes with FFA data, the FFA and visual field defect area were highly consistent seven eyes (9.1%), consistent in 26 eyes (33.8%), some kind of consistent in 39 eyes (50.6%), completely inconsistent in five eyes (6.5%). Multiple lineal regression analysis showed that mean red cell volume (MCV) (beta;=0.203，t=2.005) and cholesterol level (CHOL) (beta;=0230，t=2.244) were correlation factors of MD (P＜0.05). Conclusion The visual field defect of NAION shows a variety of patterns which may be mainly influenced by MCV and CHOL.
Objective To analyze the central visual fields and the ocular fundus changes of both eyes of patients with pituitary adenoma.Methods A total of 70 cases of pituitary adenoma received the examination of static central visual fields of all-liminal values by Humphrey instruments 750 cycloscope and the fundus exams by Topcon TRC-50X fundus photography before operations. Results There were 64.3% patients with decreased visual acuities, 80.7% with the defect of visual field, and 46 .4% with fundus changes. The decrease of the visual acuity was the first diagnostic symptom in 45.7% patients, among whom 28.6% were misdiagnosed as ocular diseases.Conclusions The misdiagnosed cause is that the first diagnostic symptom is the decrease of visual acuity without defect of visual field accompanied by ocular diseases. To avoid the misdiagnosis and the omitter of pituitary adenoma, general examination of visual field should be carried out in the patients with decreased visual acuity and optic atrophy with unknown reason in the clinical diagnosis of ophthalmology. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis，2003，19：18-19)
Objective To evaluate the diagnosis of blue-on-yellow perimetry and macular threshold perimetry in early primary glaucoma. Methods Humphrey II 750 automatic perimetry was used to test 60 eyes of 60 cases in normal control group and 63 eyes of 63 cases in early primary glaucoma group with white-on-white perimetry (W/W), blue-on-yellow perimetry (B/Y)，and macular threshold perimetry (M TP). The results of the visual field defects detected by the three perimetries were compared and analyzed.Results The differences of mean sensibility of W/W, B/Y and MTP between the two groups had statistical significance［t=-3 .01, P=0.0054 (W/W); t=-2.95, P=0.006 3 (B/Y); t=-2.59,P=0. 0150 (MTP)］. In the diagnosis of early primary glaucoma, the sensitivity of MTP was the highest (83%), B/Y was the second (65%), and W/W was the lowest (48%). When B/Y and MTP were combined, the sensitivity was improved to 94% using parallel testing, and the specificity was improved to 87% using serial testing.Conclusions B/Y and MTP are valuable in diagnosis of early primary glaucoma, and the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis can be improved when B/Y and MTP are combined. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis，2003，19：102-105)
Objective To detect the difference of the light sensitivity in the central visual field between normal people and type Ⅱ diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy, and evaluate the effect of perimetric examination in early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. Methods The light sensitivity at the 80 locations in the central field was measured by Dicon field analyzer (model TKS-4000) in 76 normal eyes of 44 normal volunteers aged from 45 to 72 years and 75 eyes of 40 type Ⅱ diabetic patients without retinopathy aged from 46 to 71 years. Results For the diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy, the light sensitivity of locations decreased by 4-8 dB,and there were some decreased light sensitivity areas. The mean light sensitivity of three zones of the central field had significant reduction in the diabetic patients as compared with the control group(Plt;0.001). Conclusion The retinal neurosensory function of diabetic patients is damaged in some degrees before diabetic retinopathy occured, and no relationship is found between the decrease of retinal light sensitivity and localized blood-retinal barrier leakage. It is suggested that examination of central field with computerized perimetry has certain clinical significance in early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2002, 18: 218-220)
ObjectiveTo observe the changes of retinal morphology and function of macular-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) after scleral bulking. MethodsIn this prospective study, 42 eyes of 41 patients who underwent scleral bulking were enrolled. There were 26 males (27 eyes) and 15 females (15 eyes), with an average age of (33.78±11.21) years. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, indirect ophthalmoscope, visual fields, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and B scan of ocular ultrasound were measured for all patients. The average BCVA was 0.29±0.18. The retinal detachment time was (21.12±3.71) days. The mean visual field defect (MD) was (13.54±6.44) dB. The mean loss variance (LV) was (8.43±2.11) dB. All the patients were performed cryotherapy and sub-choroidal fluid drain out. The mean follow-up was 12.4 months (from 6 to 24 months). At two weeks, 1, 3, 6, 12 months after surgery, the changes of BCVA, visual fields, retinal morphology and subretinal fluid were observed. ResultsIndirect ophthalmoscope combined with B scan showed the time of retinal reattachment was (7.32±2.53) days. Subretinal fluid was found completely absorbed by OCT with a mean of (7.82±3.52) months. At 12 months after surgery, subretinal fluid was completely absorbed in 37 eyes (88.10%). In these 37 eyes, 15 eyes had normal retinal microstructure, 5 eyes had neuroepithelial cystoid edema; 12 eyes had disrupted inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) junction, and 5 eyes had disrupted IS/OS and external limiting membrane (ELM). BCVA at 6 months after surgery was no significant difference with that at 12 months after surgery (t=-0.636, P=0.529). At 12 months after surgery, there were 4 retinal patterns on OCT examination, including normal retinal microstructure, neuroepithelial cystoid edema, IS/OS line disruption, and IS/OS and ELM disruption. The BCVA difference among these 4 groups was significant (F=52.42, P < 0.05). The BCVA difference between eyes with or without residual subretinal fluid was significant (t=-5.747, P=0.000). At 1, 2 weeks and 1, 3, 6, 12 months after surgery, the MD were (11.38±2.53), (10.14±2.19), (9.17±2.13), (6.63±1.70), (5.71±1.89), (5.14±1.69) dB respectively, with a significant difference between these time-points (F=63.528, P=0.00). However, the MD at 6 months after surgery was no significant difference with that at 12 months after surgery (t=1.442, P=0.157). At 12 months after surgery, there were 12 eyes with normal MD, 30 eyes with higher MD. There was no significant difference between surgery eyes with higher MD and fellow eyes in MD (t=-1.936, P=0.06). The MD value was positively correlated to the time of retinal detachment in patients with normal retinal microstructure (r=0.84, P=0.00). There were differences in LV during different periods after surgery (F=57.25, P=0.00). ConclusionsThe retinal microstructure, visual acuity, visual fields were gradually improved after scleral bulking. The patients had better vision with normal retinal microstructure. The time of retinal detachment positively correlated with visual fields damage.
ObjectiveTo evaluate visual field changes in early mild Parkinson's disease. Methods A total of 66 eyes of 33 cases with early mild Parkinson's disease and 72 eyes of 36 age-matched normal individuals were enrolled into the study. Humphrey Field Analyzer II was applied for central visual field test. The visual field indices of mean deviation (MD) and pattern standard deviation (PSD) were analyzed to evaluate the location and the characteristics of visual field defect in this study. ResultsVisual field indices MD (-3.4±2.5) dB was significantly changed in patients with PD when compared to the controls (-0.6±1.7) dB. PSD (4.3±2.6) was significantly higher in patients with PD than that in the control group (2.1±1.8) dB. Glaucoma hemifield test (GHT) assessment was within normal limits in the controls. Of the 33 patients (66 eyes) in PD, GHT showed outside normal limits in 31 eyes, borderline in 8 eyes, and within normal limits in 27 eyes. 31 eyes outside normal limits appeared glaucomatous visual field defects, in which 16 with nasal step and 5 with arcuate defect. ConclusionsVisual field indices including MD and PSD in early mild patients with PD were significantly worse than that in the controls group. GHT abnormalities could be found in early mild PD patients with visual field defects, including pericentral scotoma and nasal step, which mimicked glaucomatous changes.
ObjectiveTo observe the changes of multifocal electroretinogram(mfERG)and central visual field before and after surgery in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) involving the macular area. MethodsThis is a retrospective study. Sixteen patients (16 eyes) with RRD involving the macular area (RRD group) and age-matched normal 20 cases (20 eyes, normal control group) were enrolled in the study. All patients in RRD group underwent scleral buckling surgery. Before surgery and 1, 3, 6 months after surgery, RRD eyes and normal eyes were checked by using mfERG and central visual field examination, and macular reaction wave amplitude density, incubation period and 4° visual field mean sensitivity (MS) were observed. The correlation between amplitude density, incubation period and MS in RRD group and the consistency between mfERG and central visual field examination in normal control group and RRD group were analyzed. ResultsCompared with the normal control group, in RRD group before surgery the macular reaction wave N1 and P1 amplitude density reduced, the incubation period prolonged, the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Postoperative 1, 3, 6 months, in RRD group macular reaction wave amplitude density improved, the incubation period reduced than before surgery, the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Postoperative 1, 3, 6 months, in RRD group macular reaction wave amplitude density reduced, the incubation period prolonged compared with the normal control group, the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Compared with the normal control group, 4° visual field MS significantly reduced in RRD group before surgery reduced, the differences were statistically significant (t=49.752, P < 0.05). Postoperative 1, 3, 6 months, 4° visual field MS significantly increased compared with the preoperative value, the differences were statistically significant (t=-9.580, -16.533, -19.580; P < 0.05); but were lower than that of the normal control group, the differences were statistically significant (t=-6.286, -7.493, -6.366; P < 0.05). Postoperative 1, 3, 6 months, macular reaction wave amplitude density and MS in RRD group showed positive correlation (P < 0.05), and there was no correlation between incubation period and MS (P > 0.05). mfERG and vision consistency in normal control group and RRD group showed good agreement(K=0.886, P < 0.05). ConclusionsCompared with normal control eyes, in RRD eyes involving the macula area before and after surgery, macular reaction wave amplitude density reduced, the incubation period prolonged and MS values reduced; compared with the preoperative mfERG and central visual field, macular reaction wave amplitude density improved, the incubation period reduced and MS values increased.
ObjectiveTo observe the correlation between the thickness of foveal ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) and visual field mean defect before and after gamma knife treatment in patients of sellar region tumors with optic chiasmal compression. MethodsThis was a prospective case series. 72 eyes of 37 consecutive patients suffering from optic chiasmal compression of sellar region tumors treated with gamma knife were enrolled in the study. According to the change of visual field before and after gamma knife treatment, the patients were divided into three groups. There were 13 eyes of 7 patients in group 1 with no vision defect pre-and post-treated, 34 eyes of 17 patients in group 2 with improvement of visual field defect after treatment, 25 eyes of 13 patients in groups 3 with no improvement or reorganization of visual field defect after treatment. Overall average thickness of GCIPL, and of the superotemporal, superior, superonasal, inferonasal, inferior, and inferotemporal retina were measured with the Cirrus high-definition spectral domain optical coherence tomography, and mean deviation (MD) with the Humphrey field analyzer before and 6 months after treatment. There was no significant difference in MD values between group 2 and 3 pre-treated (t=1.471, P=0.084). There was significant difference between all the groups in total average value of GCIPL thickness and the 6 quadrant GCIPL thickness values pre-treated (P < 0.05). Logistic regression model was applied to analysis of the correlation between GCIPL thickness and the improvement of visual field after treatment. ResultsThe MD values of the group 1, 2 and 3 were (-2.96 ±0.75), (-10.24 ±1.31), (-20.2 ±5.88) dB at 6 months after treatment. There was significant difference between group 2 and 3 of MD value after treatment (t=6.974, P=0.000). In group 1, there was no significant difference in mean GCIPL thickness and the 6 quadrant GCIPL thickness values between pre-and post-treated (t=0.882, P=0.395).The mean thickness of GCIPL, superonasal and inferonasal GCIPL was increased than pre-treated in group 2, and the difference was statistically significant (t=2.438, 4.630, 4.457; P=0.035, 0.001, 0.001). The mean thickness of GCIPL, superonasal and inferonasal GCIPL was decreased than pre-treated in group 3, and the difference was statistically significant (t=-2.387, -4.603, -4.975; P=0.041, 0.002, 0.001).Logistic regression analysis showed that the greater of the value of average GCIPL thickness of patients with visual field defect pre-treated, the higher of the proportion of patients with improvement of visual field defect post-treated. There was a significant correlation between the value of superonasal or inferonasal GCIPL and the improvement of the visual field post-treated (OR=5.374, 4.693; P=0.000, 0.000). There was no significant correlation between the value of superotemporal or upper or lower or inferotemporal GCIPL and the improvement of the visual field post-treated (OR=1.058, 1.101, 1.074, 1.056; P=0.183, 0.080, 0.162, 0.186). ConclusionsIn patients with optic chiasmal compression of sellar region tumor, the greater of the average GCIPL thickness pre-treated, the higher of the proportion of patients with improvement of visual field defect post-treated. There was a significant correlation between superonasal or inferonasal value of the GCIPL thickness and the improvement of visual field defect post-treated.