Clinical Research Directory

Corneal Biomechanics and Surgically Induced Astigmatism in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome

This prospective study aims to evaluate the influence of corneal biomechanical properties on surgically induced astigmatism following standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome compared with patients without pseudoexfoliation. Corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF) and corneal astigmatism will be measured before surgery and at postoperative follow-up visits. The relationship between changes in corneal biomechanics and surgically induced astigmatism will be analyzed.

Influence of Cataract Surgery on Corneal Biomechanical Properties in Patients With Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is associated with alterations in the biomechanical properties of the cornea. This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate changes in corneal biomechanical properties after standard phacoemulsification cataract surgery in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome compared with patients without pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) will be measured using the Ocular Response Analyzer before surgery and at postoperative day 1, day 7, and day 30. The study will enroll patients undergoing routine cataract surgery to compare postoperative changes in CH and CRF between the pseudoexfoliation and control groups.

Pseudoexfoliation and Carpal Tunnel Study

This prospective, single-center case-control study aimed to investigate the association between pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PES) and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) using biochemical markers. A total of 159 participants aged 50-80 years were categorized into PES, CTS, and control groups. Diagnoses were confirmed by slit-lamp biomicroscopy for PES and electrophysiological evaluation (EMG) for CTS. Serum biomarkers, including homocysteine, methylmalonic acid, paraoxonase-1 (PON1), homocysteine thiolactonase (HTLase), and matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9), were measured. Group comparisons, diagnostic performance (ROC analysis), and independent associations (multinomial logistic regression) were evaluated. Comorbidities were recorded and analyzed in subgroup analyses.

Vitreous Proteomics of Patients Suffering From Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome

Determination of proteins and their levels in the vitreous of eyes with or without pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX)

Corneal Biomechanics, Optical Properties and Anterior Segment Structural Features in Patients With Pseudoexfoliation

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of pseudoexfoliation syndrome on corneal biomechanics, optical clarity of the cornea, and anterior segment structural features.

The Correlation Between Pupil Size and Retinal Nerve Fibers Changes in Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome.

To study the possible correlation between pupillary diameter before and after dilation with intraocular pressure, lens stability and glaucomatous damage (represented by optic disc changes using cup to disc ratio and OCT changes in retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell complex) in each eye of the same patient with PEX.

Outcome of Two Surgical Methods for IOLImplantation in Eyes With Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome

The aim of this study is to compare the surgical outcomes of the two IOL implantation methods for eyes with cataract and PEX in a single-center and with highly experienced surgeons. The goal is to acquire relevant information regarding these two IOL implantation techniques, which will help surgeons to decide which approach to choose, ultimately resulting in a benefit for patients with PEX syndrome who require cataract surgery. The main questions are: Is there a difference in lens tilt and decentration between the both methods. Is there a difference in the frequency and amount of capsular phimosis between the both methods.