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Diagnostics for Ocular Diseases: Its Importance in Patient Care
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Diagnostics for Ocular Diseases: Its Importance in Patient Care

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 4748

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Ramesh Venkatesh

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Department of Retina and Vitreous, Narayana Nethralaya, #121/C, 1st R Block, Chord Road, Rajaji Nagar, 560010 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Interests: retinal imaging; retinal vascular occlusion; macular telangiectasia
Dr. Jay Chhablani

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UPMC Eye Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Interests: retinal imaging; central serous chorioretinopathy; optic disc pit
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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Diagnostics Editorial Team, we are delighted to present a Special Issue on the topic of Diagnostics for Ocular Diseases: Its Importance in Patient Care.

This Special Issue aims to evaluate the use of latest ocular imaging modalities in ocular and systemic diseases in order to evaluate the possibility of obtaining new potential diagnostic biomarkers and facilitate multidisciplinary integration between clinical medicine and the field of ocular imaging.

The accepted papers will describe new applications in these areas. This Special Issue accepts high-quality articles containing original research results and case reports as well as review articles.

We are pleased to invite you to submit your work related to this topic. We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ramesh Venkatesh
Dr. Jay Chhablani
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • ocular imaging
  • patient care
  • biomarkers
  • retinal imaging
  • retinal diseases

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The Effects of Outdoor Activity on Patient-Reported Visual Outcomes Under Perioperative Management Using Cyclosporine and Rebamipide
by Chung Min Lee, Nahee Kim, Min Young Kim, Nahyun Park, Yea Eun Lee, Jeewon Han, Hayoung Lee, Kyu Sang Eah, Yoo Young Jeon, Ho Seok Chung, Jae Yong Kim and Hun Lee
Diagnostics 2025, 15(13), 1629; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15131629 - 26 Jun 2025
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Background/Objectives: Visual recovery after cataract surgery may be affected by lifestyle and environmental factors. This study aimed to investigate the association between daily outdoor activity and patient-reported visual outcomes after cataract surgery under perioperative management using cyclosporine and rebamipide. Methods: This [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Visual recovery after cataract surgery may be affected by lifestyle and environmental factors. This study aimed to investigate the association between daily outdoor activity and patient-reported visual outcomes after cataract surgery under perioperative management using cyclosporine and rebamipide. Methods: This retrospective study included 90 eyes from patients who underwent standardized cataract surgery with implantation of TECNIS Eyhance intraocular lenses. Patients were divided into two groups based on their average daily outdoor activity during the first postoperative month: Group 1 (≤3 h/day) and Group 2 (>3 h/day). Postoperative assessments included Cataract-related Visual Function Questionnaire (CVFQ) scores, uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity, and ocular surface parameters such as tear breakup time, Oxford score, SICCA score, and OSDI. Results: Group 1 reported significantly higher CVFQ scores for daytime (p = 0.020) and night-time driving (p = 0.037) compared to Group 2, indicating lower levels of visual discomfort in these tasks. No significant differences were observed between the groups for other CVFQ subcategories or ocular surface parameters. Conclusions: Except for driving-related discomfort, no significant differences were found in CVFQ scores between the groups. No difference in ocular surface parameters can be attributed to the perioperative management using cyclosporine and rebamipide. CVFQ may be a useful tool for assessing subjective visual outcomes after cataract surgery. Full article
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Evaluation of Systemic Risk Factors in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus for Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy with Random Forest Classification Model
by Ramesh Venkatesh, Priyanka Gandhi, Ayushi Choudhary, Rupal Kathare, Jay Chhablani, Vishma Prabhu, Snehal Bavaskar, Prathiba Hande, Rohit Shetty, Nikitha Gurram Reddy, Padmaja Kumari Rani and Naresh Kumar Yadav
Diagnostics 2024, 14(16), 1765; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14161765 - 13 Aug 2024
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Background: This study aims to assess systemic risk factors in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients and predict diabetic retinopathy (DR) using a Random Forest (RF) classification model. Methods: We included DM patients presenting to the retina clinic for first-time DR screening. Data on age, [...] Read more.
Background: This study aims to assess systemic risk factors in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients and predict diabetic retinopathy (DR) using a Random Forest (RF) classification model. Methods: We included DM patients presenting to the retina clinic for first-time DR screening. Data on age, gender, diabetes type, treatment history, DM control status, family history, pregnancy history, and systemic comorbidities were collected. DR and sight-threatening DR (STDR) were diagnosed via a dilated fundus examination. The dataset was split 80:20 into training and testing sets. The RF model was trained to detect DR and STDR separately, and its performance was evaluated using misclassification rates, sensitivity, and specificity. Results: Data from 1416 DM patients were analyzed. The RF model was trained on 1132 (80%) patients. The misclassification rates were 0% for DR and ~20% for STDR in the training set. External testing on 284 (20%) patients showed 100% accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity for DR detection. For STDR, the model achieved 76% (95% CI-70.7%–80.7%) accuracy, 53% (95% CI-39.2%–66.6%) sensitivity, and 80% (95% CI-74.6%–84.7%) specificity. Conclusions: The RF model effectively predicts DR in DM patients using systemic risk factors, potentially reducing unnecessary referrals for DR screening. However, further validation with diverse datasets is necessary to establish its reliability for clinical use. Full article
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High-Resolution Imaging in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2: Case Series and Literature Review
by Andrada Elena Mirescu, Florian Balta, Ramona Barac, Dan George Deleanu, Ioana Teodora Tofolean, George Balta, Razvan Cojanu and Sanda Jurja
Diagnostics 2024, 14(13), 1351; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14131351 - 25 Jun 2024
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Background: Macular telangiectasia (MacTel), also known as idiopathic juxtafoveolar telangiectasis (IJFTs), involves telangiectatic changes in the macular capillary network. The most common variant, MacTel type 2, has distinct clinical features and management strategies. Methods: This study offers a comprehensive review of MacTel and [...] Read more.
Background: Macular telangiectasia (MacTel), also known as idiopathic juxtafoveolar telangiectasis (IJFTs), involves telangiectatic changes in the macular capillary network. The most common variant, MacTel type 2, has distinct clinical features and management strategies. Methods: This study offers a comprehensive review of MacTel and focuses on a series of three patients diagnosed with MacTel type 2 in our clinic. A meticulous ophthalmological evaluation, augmented by high-resolution imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT angiography (OCT-A), fundus autofluorescence (FAF), fluorescein angiography (FA), and adaptive optics (AOs) imaging, was conducted. Results: The findings revealed normal anterior segment features and a grayish discoloration in the temporal perifoveal area on fundus examination. OCT exhibited hyporeflective cavities in the inner and outer neurosensory retina, along with other changes, while OCT-A identified retinal telangiectatic vessels in the deep capillary plexus. FAF demonstrated increased foveal autofluorescence, while FA initially detected telangiectatic capillaries followed by diffuse perilesional leakage in the later phase. Adaptive optics images showed the cone mosaic pattern. Notably, one patient developed a macular hole as a complication, which was successfully managed surgically. Conclusion: This study underscores the challenges in diagnosing and managing MacTel, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and regular follow-ups for optimal outcomes. Full article
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