TRAVERSO , Carlo Enrico

The authors regret < that there were mistakes in our Author affiliations and attributions, the right ones being: Daniela Calzia a , Paolo Degan b , Federico Caicci c , Maurizio Bruschi d , Lucia Manni c , Luca A. Ramenghi e , Giovanni Candiano d , Carlo Enrico Traverso f , Isabella Panfoli aa Dipartimento di Farmacia-DIFAR,-Biochemistry Lab.,...

We report a case of a 63-year-old Caucasian female referred to the cornea service of Clinica Oculistica with a neurotrophic corneal ulcer, decreased corneal sensitivity, absent corneal reflex, and decreased lacrimation. The medical record review was relevant for mastectomy and adjuvant therapy for breast cancer complicated by pontocerebellar...

The EX-PRESS Glaucoma Filtration Device is a stainless steel, non-valved filtration device that channels aqueous humor through a secure lumen to a half-thickness scleral flap, creating a subconjunctival filtration bleb. Elevated postoperative intraocular pressure may indicate occlusion of the device lumen or episcleral fibrosis, and it is...

Purpose: Our purpose was to evaluate the clinical safety and efficacy of CO2 laser-assisted sclerectomy surgery (CLASS) with Mitomycin C (MMC) in open angle glaucoma (OAG).Methods: This was a prospective, uncontrolled, interventional case series. All subjects underwent CLASS procedure by a single surgeon. After the dissection of a partial...

The Authors report on a patient with Kearns-Sayre syndrome, large mtDNA deletion (7/kb), facial abnormalities and severe central nervous system (CNS) white matter radiological features, commonly attributed to spongy alterations. The common origin from neural crest cell (NCC) of facial structures (cartilagineous, osseous, vascular and of the...

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of topical chloramphenicol 0.5%-betamethasone 0.2% (CB) and CB associated with sodium hyaluronate/trehalose/carbomer (HTC-gel) gel following strabismus surgery. Methods: Longitudinal, single-arm, study case series analysis involved patients undergoing bilateral symmetrical horizontal strabismus surgery. One eye...

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are known to have numerous beneficial effects, owing to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. From a metabolic standpoint, the mitochondria play a fundamental role in cellular homeostasis, and oxidative stress can affect their functioning. Indeed, the mitochondria are the main source of ROS, and...

Abstract Purpose : to assess the predictive value of early Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (AS-OCT) findings on graft adherence after Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) performed in complex eyes. Methods : hirty-seven consecutive DSAEK in complex eyes, performed by a single surgeon (C.E.T.), were...

Purpose: To create a diagnostic algorithm for the management of chorioretinal folds. Methods: We reviewed the existing literature about chorioretinal folds focusing our attention on three specific conditions and created a diagnostic algorithm in order to otpimize the choice and the number of investigations. Results: Chorioretinal folds are...

Background: The purpose of this study is to estimate the incidence of choroidal detachment (CD) after XEN gel stent implant surgery and to evaluate the associated factors. Methods: We reviewed the clinical charts of 126 patients who underwent XEN implantation between March 1, 2016, and December 31, 2018 at the University Eye Clinic of Genoa....

Abstract Purpose : o evaluate the efficacy and safety of subthreshold laser grid photocoagulation (SLGP) in patients affected by diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods : or the past decades, laser photocoagulation has been the mainstay of treatment for patients with DME; however, although effective in preserving vision, this form of therapy...