Background: The complexity of the glaucoma pathophysiology is directly reflected on its experimental modeling for studies about pathological mechanisms and treatment approaches. Currently, a variety of in vivo models are available for the study of glaucoma, although they do not reach an exact reproduction of all aspects characterizing the human glaucoma. Therefore, a comprehensive view of disease onset, progression and treatment efficacy can only be obtained by the integration of outcomes deriving from different experimental models.
Methods: The present article summary experimental procedures and analytical methodologies related with two experimental models of glaucoma belonging to the classes of induced intraocular pressure (IOP)-elevation and genetic models, methyl cellulose (MCE)-induced ocular hypertension and DBA/2J mouse strain. Point-by-point protocols are reported with a particular focus on the critical point for the realization of each model. Moreover, typical strength and drawbacks of each model are described in order to critically handle the outcomes deriving from each model.
Discussion: This paper provides a guideline for the realization, analysis and expected outcomes of two models allowing to study IOP-driven neurodegenerative mechanisms rather than IOP-independent neurodegeneration. The complementary information from these models could enhance the analysis of glaucomatous phenomena from different points of view potentiating the basic and translational study of glaucoma.
Background: The complexity of the glaucoma pathophysiology is directly reflected on its experimental modeling for studies about pathological mechanisms and treatment approaches. Currently, a variety of in vivo models are available for the study of glaucoma, although they do not reach an exact reproduction of all aspects characterizing the human glaucoma. Therefore, a comprehensive view of disease onset, progression and treatment efficacy can only be obtained by the integration of outcomes deriving from different experimental models.
Methods: The present article summary experimental procedures and analytical methodologies related with two experimental models of glaucoma belonging to the classes of induced intraocular pressure (IOP)-elevation and genetic models, methyl cellulose (MCE)-induced ocular hypertension and DBA/2J mouse strain. Point-by-point protocols are reported with a particular focus on the critical point for the realization of each model. Moreover, typical strength and drawbacks of each model are described in order to critically handle the outcomes deriving from each model.
Discussion: This paper provides a guideline for the realization, analysis and expected outcomes of two models allowing to study IOP-driven neurodegenerative mechanisms rather than IOP-independent neurodegeneration. The complementary information from these models could enhance the analysis of glaucomatous phenomena from different points of view potentiating the basic and translational study of glaucoma.
单纯疱疹病毒基质型角膜炎是引起角膜盲的主要原因之一，目前以局部使用糖皮质激素联合口服抗病毒药物治疗为主。传统治疗存在生物利用度低、药物不良反应等缺点，因此亟需寻找替代药物、开发新剂型。环孢素A和他克莫司等免疫抑制剂疗效明显、不良反应少，可能是糖皮质激素的潜在替代品。α干扰素联合阿昔洛韦可缩短病程，而单独使用效果有限。基质再生剂具有新的抗病毒机制，值得进一步研究。此外，纳米载体递送系统，如脂质体、纳米胶束、立方液晶纳米粒，由于能够增强药物角膜穿透性和延长药物释放，在治疗基质型单纯疱疹性角膜炎方面具有巨大潜力。
Herpes simplex virus stromal keratitis is one of the leading causes of corneal blindness. A topical corticosteroidagent in conjunction with an oral antiviral agent is the preferred treatment, which has the disadvantages of low bioavailability and drug side effects. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find alternative drugs and develop new dosage forms. Immunosuppressants such as cyclosporine A and tacrolimus have obvious curative effects and few side effects, and may be potential substitutes for glucocorticoids. Interferon-α combined with acyclovir can shorten the course of disease, but the effect is not obvious when used alone. Matrix regenerating agents have new antiviral mechanisms and deserve further study. In addition, nanocarriers delivery systems, such as liposomes, nanomicelles and cubosomes, have great potential in the treatment of herpes simplex virus stromal keratitis due to their ability to enhance drug corneal penetration and prolong drug release.
晚期糖尿病(diabetes mellitus，DM)患者常出现的糖尿病性视网膜病变能够被发现，而糖尿病性角膜病变(diabetic keratopathy，DK)却时常被人们忽略。近年来的许多研究表明，DK对角膜的结构、代谢、生理功能等多个方面均有重要影响。目前临床上尚无根治DK的有效疗法，现主流疗法多集中于对症治疗以维持光滑湿润的眼表，最大限度地减少视觉损失以及提高舒适度，如局部滴用人工泪液、使用角膜绷带镜及局部使用抗炎药物等，但这些现有的治疗方法对于角膜组织损伤的修复能力有限。近年来出现神经生长因子、胰岛素疗法等新兴的治疗方法，有望未来应用于临床。
The diabetic retinopathy which often occurs in patients with advanced diabetes mellitus (DM) can usually be realized, but diabetic keratopathy (DK) could sometimes be ignored. In recent years, many studies have found out that DK can cause significant abnormal changes in many ways, including structure, metabolism and physiological functions of the cornea. At present, there is no effective therapy to cure DK. The current mainstream therapy mostly focuses on symptomatic treatment to maintain a smooth and moist ocular surface, minimize visual loss and improve comfort, such as local drip of artificial tears, use of corneal bandage lens and local use of anti-inflammatory drugs. However, these existing treatment methods have limited repair ability for corneal tissue damage. In recent years, a number of new treatment methods have emerged, which are expected to be clinically used in the future, such as nerve growth factors and insulin therapy.
临床上儿童外眦部肿物合并眼睑畸形及结膜肿物少见，需在切除眼睑、结膜肿物的同时，灵活处置眼睑整复。本文回顾2例就诊于北京儿童医院的先天性外眦肿物合并眼睑缺损的病例。术后病理示皮赘伴结膜皮样脂肪瘤。患儿眼睑肿物切除彻底，眼睑整复后外观满意。
Lateral canthus mass with eyelid deformity and conjunctival mass is rare in children. The eyelid reduction should be handled flexibly while the mass is removed. Two cases of congenital lateral canthus with eyelid coloboma were reviewed in Beijing Children’s Hospital. Postoperative pathology showed fibroepithelial polyp and conjunctival dermolipoma. The eyelid masses of the child were completely excised, and the appearance was satisfactory after eyelid reduction.
克服现有婴幼儿眼科手术病号服存在的穿脱不便、容易着凉、无法避免患儿抓挠术眼等问题，提供一种便于穿脱、保护胸腹部和术眼的婴幼儿眼科手术病号服*。
Abstract Present patient clothing for infants and children with ophthalmic surgery have several limitations, which is inconvenient to wear, hard to keep warm and difficult in preventing patients from scratching eyes underwent surgery. A modified patient clothing for infants and children is designed to overcome these existing problems.
[摘 要] 背景：目前已有研究报道了一种MATLAB的定制算法，用于Triton光学相干断层扫描血管成像(optical coherence tomography angiography，OCTA)图像的中心凹无血管区(fovea avascular zone，FAZ)的自动测量。由于这种算法非开源，且难以获取，因而大大限制了其在临床实践和科学研究中的应用。本研究提出一种用于Triton OCTA图像的FAZ自动分割的开源算法，即Smooth Level Sets macro(SLSM)算法，并将其测量结果与MATLAB和人工方法相比较，评估该算法分割的准确性和可靠性。方法：纳入35位健康受试者的35只健眼，选用Triton OCTA机器中的3 mm×3 mm扫描模式，对其黄斑区进行连续4次扫描。分别用人工和自动方法(包括MATLAB和SLSM)，测量浅层毛细血管图像中FAZ的面积、周长和圆度。分析各种自动算法的准确性、重复性，以及与人工方法结果的一致性。结果：SLSM算法的准确性仅低于人工方法，而高于MATLAB算法(Dice系数：人工方法，0.9568；SLSM，0.9506；MATLAB，0.9483)。SLSM和MATLAB测量FAZ面积的重复性均很高[组内相关系数(intraclass correlation coefficient，ICC)：SLSM，0.987；MATLAB，0.983]。SLSM、MATLAB测量FAZ面积的结果均与人工方法呈很高的一致性(ICC：SLSM，0.973；MATLAB，0.968)。结论：SLSM在Triton OCTA图像的FAZ自动分割中的准确性高于MATLAB，其测量结果与人工测量结果很相近。作为免费和开源的资源，SLSM有望成为Triton OCTA图像中有效可靠的FAZ自动分割和测量方法。
Abstract Background: Previous studies have proposed an automated customized program named MATLAB used in the foveal avascular zone (FAZ) measurements in Triton optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) images. But it is not open-source and not easy to obtain, which will largely restrict its application in clinical practice and medical research. In this study, we aimed to investigate the feasibility of the Smooth Level Sets macro (SLSM), a free and open-source program, and compared with the manual measurements and MATLAB in the FAZ quantification in Triton OCTA. Methods: Thirty-five eyes of 35 healthy subjects were scanned four times continuously using Triton OCTA. Manual and automated methods including the SLSM and MATLAB were used in the FAZ metrics (area, perimeter, and circularity) of the superficial capillary plexus. The accuracy, repeatability of all methods, and agreement between automated and manual methods were analyzed. Results: The SLSM presented higher accuracy with a higher average Dice coefficient (0.9506) than MATLAB (0.9483), which was just second to the manual method (0.9568). Both the SLSM [intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) =0.987; coefficient of variation (CoV) =3.935%] and MATLAB (ICC =0.983; CoV =4.165%) showed excellent repeatability for the FAZ area. They also had excellent agreement with manual measurement (SLSM, ICC =0.973; MATLAB, ICC =0.968). Conclusion: The SLSM exhibits better accuracy than MATLAB in the automated FAZ measurement in Triton OCTA, the results of which were comparable to those obtained by manual measurement. This free and open-source program may be an accessible and feasible option for automated FAZ segmentation on Triton OCTA images.
[摘 要] 视神经属于中枢神经的一部分，损伤后难以再生。视神经损伤通常伴随视网膜神经节细胞(retinal ganglion cells，RGCs)的持续性凋亡及视神经变性坏死，引起视力损害甚至完全失明。目前针对视神经再生的基础研究主要集中于保护和维持视神经损伤后RGCs的存活、促进RGCs轴突再生及重建视神经功能。本文以RGCs保护、轴突再生及视神经功能重建等为关键词，查询国内外最新视神经再生研究类文献，并分析整理，从抗氧化应激、提供外源性细胞因子、炎症刺激、抗胶质瘢痕、基因调控等方面阐述近年的视神经再生研究进展，以期对后续的基础研究开展及临床转化有所帮助。
Abstract Optic nerves are a part of the central nervous system, which is difficult to regenerate after injury. Optic nerve injury is usually accompanied by continuous apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and degeneration or necrosis of optic nerves, resulting in visual impairment or even complete blindness. At present, the basic research on optic nerve regeneration mainly focuses on protecting and maintaining the survival of RGCs after optic nerve injury, promoting RGCs axon regeneration, and reconstructing optic nerve function. In this paper, RGCs protection, axon regeneration, and optic nerve function reconstruction are used as key words to collect the latest domestic and foreign literatures on optic nerve regeneration. The research progress of optic nerve regeneration in recent years was reviewed from the aspects of antioxidant stress, provision of exogenous cytokines, inflammatory stimulation, anti-glial scar, gene regulation and so on, in order to help the follow-up basic research and clinical translation.
干眼是一种临床常见慢性眼表疾病。它不仅能引发患者眼部不适及损害，还易导致患者出现心理障碍。目前最常见的干眼相关心理障碍主要为焦虑、抑郁和睡眠障碍。干眼病情的缓解，不仅需要针对干眼本身的积极治疗，还需要患者保持健康的心理状态。因此，应该关注干眼相关焦虑、抑郁等心理障碍的发病机制及预防、治疗措施。
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common chronic ocular surface disease. It can not only cause discomfort and damage to the eyes but also easily lead to psychological disorders in patients. The most common psychological disorders related to DED are anxiety, depression and sleep disorder. To alleviate the condition of DED, in addition to active treatment for DED itself, it is also necessary for the patients to maintain a healthy psychological state. Therefore, attention should be paid to the pathogenesis, prevention and treatment measures of DED-related anxiety, depression and other psychological disorders.
目的：调查中山大学中山眼科中心参加分子医学实验技能培训课程的研究生学员上课前的实验基础，为研究生实验技术课程的备课提供参考。方法：对2020年及2021年参加分子医学实验技能培训课程的博士和硕士研究生进行课前问卷调查。从理论知识和操作经验两方面对15个专题课程进行分析。结果：共155名学生完成问卷调查。在全部专业研究生中，25%以上学生对理论知识不了解的专题有14个，而仅有10%以下学生熟练操作的专题有6个；分子医学专业的优于前者，不了解和熟练掌握的专题个数分别是9和12。理论掌握程度最低的4个专题是细胞增殖、流式细胞、图像采集和组学分析。15个小专题整合成7个大专题，操作熟练程度由低到高依次是：眼科实验数据收集、组学技术、数据分析、细胞技术、蛋白技术、组织分析、分子技术。结论：新入学研究生存在分子医学实验技能基础理论知识薄弱以及科研训练不足等问题，迫切需要改善实验技能培训制度，深化课程体系建设。
Objective: To conduct a pre-course survey on the graduate students who participated in the Molecular Medicine Laboratory Skills Training Course in the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University to provide a reference for the preparation of the course. Methods: We asked the doctoral and master’s students who participated in the training courses of molecular medical experimental skills in 2020 and 2021 to take a pre-course questionnaire survey and analyzed the results by the students’ pre-course command of theoretical knowledge and pre-training operational experience in 15 lessons of special topics or techniques. Results: A total of 155 students completed the pre-course questionnaire survey. Our results showed that there were 14 lessons in which more than 25% of the students were not familiar with the theoretical knowledge, whereas there were 6 lessons in which less than 10% of the students had high operational proficiency. The students majoring in the molecular medicine had better prior knowledge of the techniques: there were only 9 lessons in which more than 25% of the students were not familiar with the theoretical knowledge, whereas there were 12 lessons in which less than 10% of the students had high operational proficiency. The four lessons with worst prior knowledge were cell proliferation, flow cytometry, image acquisition, and omics analyses. We grouped the 15 lessons into 7 categories: the ophthalmic experimental data collection, the omics technology, the data analyses, the cell technology, the protein technology, the tissue analyses, and the molecular technology, presenting by the level of the students’ pre-training proficiency from low to high. Conclusion: The first-year graduate students were very weak in basic knowledge and had little experience in techniques before joining the molecular medicine training courses. It is urgent to improve the laboratory skills training system and strengthen the construction of the curriculum system.
目的：了解眼科住院医师规范化培训学员(规培生)的沟通技能态度和人际沟通能力现状。方法：对中山大学中山眼科中心三个年级规培生的沟通态度和人际沟通能力进行问卷调查，并进一步分析其沟通态度与沟通能力的相关性。结果：共纳入196名规培生，沟通积极态度量表总分为51.38±6.52，消极态度为36.80±5.70，人际沟通能力为2.41±0.40，辅导与咨询维度得分为2.50±0.64，提供有效的负面反馈维度得分为2.61±0.50，支持性沟通维度得分为2.29±0.44。沟通技能的积极态度与人际沟通能力和三维度之间显著相关(P<0.01)。人际沟通技能得分与性别、规培年级、喜欢眼科专业的程度、得到家庭的关爱程度、得到朋友的关爱程度等因素显著相关(P<0.05)。结论：眼科规培生对沟通技能的积极态度优秀，但是总体沟通能力较弱，并受到多种因素影响。应充分重视规培生人际沟通能力的培养，开展医患沟通的专业化培训。
Objective: To evaluate the current status and correlations between attitudes and competency for interpersonal communication in ophthalmology standardized training trainee. Methods: A questionnaire survey was conducted on the communication attitudes and interpersonal communication ability of standardized training trainees from three grades in Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University, and the correlation between communication attitude and communication ability was further analyzed. Results: A total of 196 trainees were included. The scores of positive attitude, negative attitude, and interpersonal communication skills were 51.38±6.52, 36.80±5.70, and 2.41±0.40, respectively. In addition, the dimension of coaching and counseling scores were 2.50±0.64, the dimension of providing effective and negative feedback scores were 2.61±0.50, and the dimension of supportive communication scores were 2.29±0.44. The positive attitudes of communication skills were significantly related to the interpersonal communication skills and three-dimensionality (P<0.01). The interpersonal communication skills were significantly associated with sex, grades, interest in ophthalmology, social support from the family and friends (P<0.05). Conclusion: Ophthalmology trainees have excellent positive attitudes toward communication skills, but the overall communication skills are weak and influenced by a variety of factors. More attention should be paid to the development of interpersonal communication skills of the trainees, and specialized training in doctor-patient communication is warranted.
