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  1. Article ; Online: Signalling pathways and cell death mechanisms in glaucoma: Insights into the molecular pathophysiology.

    Basavarajappa, Devaraj / Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Gupta, Vivek / Agudo-Barriuso, Marta / Gupta, Veer B / Graham, Stuart L / Chitranshi, Nitin

    Molecular aspects of medicine

    2023  Volume 94, Page(s) 101216

    Abstract: Glaucoma is a complex multifactorial eye disease manifesting in retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death and optic nerve degeneration, ultimately causing irreversible vision loss. Research in recent years has significantly enhanced our understanding of RGC ... ...

    Abstract Glaucoma is a complex multifactorial eye disease manifesting in retinal ganglion cell (RGC) death and optic nerve degeneration, ultimately causing irreversible vision loss. Research in recent years has significantly enhanced our understanding of RGC degenerative mechanisms in glaucoma. It is evident that high intraocular pressure (IOP) is not the only contributing factor to glaucoma pathogenesis. The equilibrium of pro-survival and pro-death signalling pathways in the retina strongly influences the function and survival of RGCs and optic nerve axons in glaucoma. Molecular evidence from human retinal tissue analysis and a range of experimental models of glaucoma have significantly contributed to unravelling these mechanisms. Accumulating evidence reveals a wide range of molecular signalling pathways that can operate -either alone or via intricate networks - to induce neurodegeneration. The roles of several molecules, including neurotrophins, interplay of intracellular kinases and phosphates, caveolae and adapter proteins, serine proteases and their inhibitors, nuclear receptors, amyloid beta and tau, and how their dysfunction affects retinal neurons are discussed in this review. We further underscore how anatomical alterations in various animal models exhibiting RGC degeneration and susceptibility to glaucoma-related neuronal damage have helped to characterise molecular mechanisms in glaucoma. In addition, we also present different regulated cell death pathways that play a critical role in RGC degeneration in glaucoma.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Humans ; Amyloid beta-Peptides/metabolism ; Glaucoma/genetics ; Glaucoma/metabolism ; Glaucoma/pathology ; Retina/metabolism ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/metabolism ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/pathology ; Cell Death ; Disease Models, Animal
    Chemical Substances Amyloid beta-Peptides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 197640-0
    ISSN 1872-9452 ; 0098-2997
    ISSN (online) 1872-9452
    ISSN 0098-2997
    DOI 10.1016/j.mam.2023.101216
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  2. Article ; Online: Attitudes and knowledge of myopia management by Spanish optometrists.

    Di Pierdomenico, Johnny / González-González, Raquel / Valiente-Soriano, Francisco J / Galindo-Romero, Caridad / García-Ayuso, Diego

    International ophthalmology

    2023  Volume 43, Issue 11, Page(s) 4247–4261

    Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the knowledge, training and clinical practice of Spanish optometrists about preventing and controlling myopia progression.: Methods: A web-based questionnaire was distributed to Spanish optometrists through social networks, ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To investigate the knowledge, training and clinical practice of Spanish optometrists about preventing and controlling myopia progression.
    Methods: A web-based questionnaire was distributed to Spanish optometrists through social networks, optometric professional bodies and one of the major Spanish optometrists' associations to assess practitioner perception, understanding, and self-reported clinical practice behavior related to myopia diagnosis and management.
    Results: A total of 534 optometrists with a mean age of 40.8 ± 10.3 years completed the survey. Most respondents have been practicing optometry for more than 20 years (89.8%), report having actively treated childhood myopia (82.4%), and are very concerned about the increasing frequency of pediatric myopia in their daily practice (85.3%). Almost all of the respondents (97.3%) agreed that the efficacy of treatment is related to the age at which it is prescribed, and more than half (53.6%) considered a progression higher than - 0.50 and up to - 1.00D as the minimum necessary to consider a myopia management option. Respondents who reported actively managing childhood myopia considered orthokeratology, atropine and soft-defocus contact lenses the most effective myopia control interventions. However, the most frequently prescribed form of myopia correction by Spanish optometrists was single-vision spectacles, followed by orthokeratology and soft-defocus contact lenses.
    Conclusions: Spanish optometrists are very active in the management of myopia, especially by fitting orthokeratology lenses or dual-focus soft contact lenses for myopia control, but there is still potential for improvement in the methodology they follow for both the diagnosis and management of myopia.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Child ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Optometrists ; Myopia/diagnosis ; Myopia/prevention & control ; Atropine ; Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic ; Attitude
    Chemical Substances Atropine (7C0697DR9I)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-18
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 800087-6
    ISSN 1573-2630 ; 0165-5701
    ISSN (online) 1573-2630
    ISSN 0165-5701
    DOI 10.1007/s10792-023-02835-7
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  3. Article ; Online: Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms in presbyopic computer workers.

    Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Rodríguez-Zamora, Celia L / García-Ayuso, Diego / Di Pierdomenico, Johnny / Valiente-Soriano, Francisco J

    International ophthalmology

    2023  Volume 43, Issue 9, Page(s) 3237–3245

    Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS)-related symptoms in a presbyopic population using the computer as the main work tool, as well as the relationship of CVS with the electronic device use habits and the ergonomic ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS)-related symptoms in a presbyopic population using the computer as the main work tool, as well as the relationship of CVS with the electronic device use habits and the ergonomic factors.
    Methods: A sample of 198 presbyopic participants (aged 45-65 years) who regularly work with a computer completed a customised questionnaire divided into: general demographics, optical correction commonly used and for work, habits of electronic devices use, ergonomic conditions during the working hours and CVS-related symptoms during work performance. A total of 10 CVS-related symptoms were questioned indicating the severity with which they occurred (0-4) and the median total symptom score (MTSS) was calculated as the sum of the symptoms.
    Results: The MTSS in this presbyopic population is 7 ± 5 symptoms. The most common symptoms reported by participants are dry eyes, tired eyes and difficulties in refocusing. MTSS is higher in women (p < 0.05), in laptop computer users (p < 0.05) and in teleworkers compared to office workers (p < 0.05). Regarding ergonomic conditions, MTSS is higher in participants who do not take breaks while working (p < 0.05), who have an inadequately lighting in the workspace (p < 0.05) and in the participants reporting neck (p < 0.01) or back pain (p < 0.001).
    Conclusion: There is a relationship between CVS-related symptoms, the use of electronic devices and the ergonomic factors, which indicates the importance of adapting workplaces, especially for home-based teleworkers, and following basic visual ergonomics rules.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Computer Terminals ; Occupational Diseases/epidemiology ; Occupational Diseases/etiology ; Asthenopia/epidemiology ; Asthenopia/etiology ; Ergonomics ; Computers ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-27
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 800087-6
    ISSN 1573-2630 ; 0165-5701
    ISSN (online) 1573-2630
    ISSN 0165-5701
    DOI 10.1007/s10792-023-02724-z
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  4. Article ; Online: Retinal response to systemic inflammation differs between sexes and neurons.

    Rodríguez-Ramírez, Kristy T / Norte-Muñoz, María / Lucas-Ruiz, Fernando / Gallego-Ortega, Alejandro / Calzaferri, Francesco / García-Bernal, David / Martínez, Carlos M / Galindo-Romero, Caridad / de Los Ríos, Cristóbal / Vidal-Sanz, Manuel / Agudo-Barriuso, Marta

    Frontiers in immunology

    2024  Volume 15, Page(s) 1340013

    Abstract: Background: Neurological dysfunction and glial activation are common in severe infections such as sepsis. There is a sexual dimorphism in the response to systemic inflammation in both patients and animal models, but there are few comparative studies. ... ...

    Abstract Background: Neurological dysfunction and glial activation are common in severe infections such as sepsis. There is a sexual dimorphism in the response to systemic inflammation in both patients and animal models, but there are few comparative studies. Here, we investigate the effect of systemic inflammation induced by intraperitoneal administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) on the retina of male and female mice and determine whether antagonism of the NLRP3 inflammasome and the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis have protective effects on the retina.
    Methods: A single intraperitoneal injection of LPS (5 mg/kg) was administered to two months old C57BL/6J male and female mice. Retinas were examined longitudinally
    Results: In LPS-treated animals of both sexes, there was transient retinal dysfunction, loss of vision-forming but not non-vision forming RGCs, retinal swelling, microglial activation, cell infiltration, and increases in TNF and IL-1β. Compared to females, males showed higher vision-forming RGC death, slower functional recovery, and overexpression of lymphotoxin alpha in their retinas. P2X7R and TNFR1 antagonism, alone or in combination, rescued vision-forming RGCs. P2X7R antagonism also rescued retinal function. Response to treatment was better in females than in males.
    Conclusions: Systemic LPS has neuronal and sex-specific adverse effects in the mouse retina, which are counteracted by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome and the extrinsic pathway of apoptosis. Our results highlight the need to analyse males and females in preclinical studies of inflammatory diseases affecting the central nervous system.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Mice ; Male ; Female ; Animals ; Infant ; NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein/metabolism ; Inflammasomes/metabolism ; Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type I/metabolism ; Lipopolysaccharides/pharmacology ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Retina ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/metabolism ; Inflammation/metabolism
    Chemical Substances NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein ; Inflammasomes ; Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor, Type I ; Lipopolysaccharides
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2606827-8
    ISSN 1664-3224 ; 1664-3224
    ISSN (online) 1664-3224
    ISSN 1664-3224
    DOI 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1340013
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  5. Article ; Online: Comparative Analysis of Retinal Organotypic Cultures and In Vivo Axotomized Retinas.

    González-Riquelme, María José / Lucas-Ruiz, Fernando / Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Boia, Raquel / Ambrósio, António Francisco / Vidal-Sanz, Manuel / Raquel Santiago, Ana / Agudo-Barriuso, Marta

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2023  Volume 24, Issue 4

    Abstract: Retinal organotypic cultures (ROCs) are used as an in vivo surrogate to study retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss and neuroprotection. In vivo, the gold standard to study RGC degeneration and neuroprotection is optic nerve lesion. We propose here to compare ...

    Abstract Retinal organotypic cultures (ROCs) are used as an in vivo surrogate to study retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss and neuroprotection. In vivo, the gold standard to study RGC degeneration and neuroprotection is optic nerve lesion. We propose here to compare the course of RGC death and glial activation between both models. The left optic nerve of C57BL/6 male mice was crushed, and retinas analyzed from 1 to 9 days after the injury. ROCs were analyzed at the same time points. As a control, intact retinas were used. Retinas were studied anatomically to assess RGC survival, microglial, and macroglial activation. Macroglial and microglial cells showed different morphological activation between models and were activated earlier in ROCs. Furthermore, microglial cell density in the ganglion cell layer was always lower in ROCs than in vivo. RGC loss after axotomy and in vitro followed the same trend up to 5 days. Thereafter, there was an abrupt decrease in viable RGCs in ROCs. However, RGC somas were still immuno-identified by several molecular markers. ROCs are useful for proof-of-concept studies on neuroprotection, but long-term experiments should be carried out in vivo. Importantly, the differential glial activation observed between models and the concomitant death of photoreceptors that occurs in vitro may alter the efficacy of RGC neuroprotective therapies when tested in in vivo models of optic nerve injury.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Male ; Microphysiological Systems ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Retina/metabolism ; Optic Nerve Injuries/metabolism ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/metabolism ; Axotomy ; Cell Survival
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-02-09
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    DOI 10.3390/ijms24043481
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  6. Article ; Online: Neuroinflammation and gliosis in the injured and contralateral retinas after unilateral optic nerve crush.

    Cabrera-Maqueda, José María / Boia, Raquel / Lucas-Ruiz, Fernando / González-Riquelme, María José / Ambrósio, António Francisco / Santiago, Ana Raquel / Vidal-Sanz, Manuel / Agudo-Barriuso, Marta / Galindo-Romero, Caridad

    Experimental eye research

    2023  Volume 235, Page(s) 109627

    Abstract: The main purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of unilateral optic nerve crush in the gene expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, and gliosis markers in injured and contralateral retinas. Retinas from intact, unilaterally optic ... ...

    Abstract The main purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of unilateral optic nerve crush in the gene expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, and gliosis markers in injured and contralateral retinas. Retinas from intact, unilaterally optic nerve injured or sham-operated C57BL/6J mice were analyzed 1, 3, 9 and 30 days after the surgery (n = 5/group and time point) and the relative expression of TGF-β1, IL-1β, TNF-α, Iba1, AQP4, GFAP, MHCII, and TSPO was analyzed in injured and contralateral using qPCR. The results indicated that compared with intact retinas, sham-operated animals showed an early (day 1) upregulation of IL-1β, TNF-α and TSPO and a late (day 30) upregulation of TNF-α. In sham-contralateral retinas, TNF-α and TSPO mRNA expression were upregulated and day 30 while GFAP, Iba1, AQP4 and MHCII downregulated at day 9. Compared with sham-operated animals, in retinas affected by optic nerve crush GFAP and TSPO upregulated at day 1 and TNF-α, Iba1, AQP4 and MHCII at day 3. In the crushed-contralateral retinas, TGF-β1, TNF-α, Iba1 and MHCII were upregulated at day 1. TSPO was upregulated up to day 30 whereas TGF-β1 and Iba1 downregulated after day 9. In conclusion, both sham surgery and optic nerve crush changed the profile of inflammatory and gliosis markers in the injured and contralateral retinas, changes that were more pronounced for optic nerve crush when compared to sham.
    MeSH term(s) Mice ; Animals ; Transforming Growth Factor beta1/pharmacology ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/metabolism ; Gliosis/metabolism ; Optic Nerve Injuries/genetics ; Optic Nerve Injuries/metabolism ; Neuroinflammatory Diseases ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha/metabolism ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Retina/metabolism ; Optic Nerve/metabolism ; Nerve Crush/methods
    Chemical Substances Transforming Growth Factor beta1 ; Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-22
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 80122-7
    ISSN 1096-0007 ; 0014-4835
    ISSN (online) 1096-0007
    ISSN 0014-4835
    DOI 10.1016/j.exer.2023.109627
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  7. Article ; Online: 7,8-Dihydroxiflavone Protects Adult Rat Axotomized Retinal Ganglion Cells through MAPK/ERK and PI3K/AKT Activation.

    Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Vidal-Villegas, Beatriz / Asís-Martínez, Javier / Lucas-Ruiz, Fernando / Gallego-Ortega, Alejandro / Vidal-Sanz, Manuel

    International journal of molecular sciences

    2021  Volume 22, Issue 19

    Abstract: We analyze the 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (DHF)/TrkB signaling activation of two main intracellular pathways, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/ERK and phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K)/AKT, in the neuroprotection of axotomized retinal ganglion cells ( ...

    Abstract We analyze the 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (DHF)/TrkB signaling activation of two main intracellular pathways, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK)/ERK and phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K)/AKT, in the neuroprotection of axotomized retinal ganglion cells (RGCs).
    Methods: Adult albino Sprague-Dawley rats received left intraorbital optic nerve transection (IONT) and were divided in two groups. One group received daily intraperitoneal DHF (5 mg/kg) and another vehicle (1%DMSO in 0.9%NaCl) from one day before IONT until processing. Additional intact rats were employed as control (n = 4). At 1, 3 or 7 days (d) after IONT, phosphorylated (p)AKT, p-MAPK, and non-phosphorylated AKT and MAPK expression levels were analyzed in the retina by Western blotting (n = 4/group). Radial sections were also immunodetected for the above-mentioned proteins, and for Brn3a and vimentin to identify RGCs and Müller cells (MCs), respectively (n = 3/group).
    Results: IONT induced increased levels of p-MAPK and MAPK at 3d in DHF- or vehicle-treated retinas and at 7d in DHF-treated retinas. IONT induced a fast decrease in AKT in retinas treated with DHF or vehicle, with higher levels of phosphorylation in DHF-treated retinas at 7d. In intact retinas and vehicle-treated groups, no p-MAPK or MAPK expression in RGCs was observed. In DHF- treated retinas p-MAPK and MAPK were expressed in the ganglion cell layer and in the RGC nuclei 3 and 7d after IONT. AKT was observed in intact and axotomized RGCs, but the signal intensity of p-AKT was stronger in DHF-treated retinas. Finally, MCs expressed higher quantities of both MAPK and AKT at 3d in both DHF- and vehicle-treated retinas, and at 7d the phosphorylation of p-MAPK was higher in DHF-treated groups.
    Conclusions: Phosphorylation and increased levels of AKT and MAPK through MCs and RGCs in retinas after DHF-treatment may be responsible for the increased and long-lasting RGC protection afforded by DHF after IONT.
    MeSH term(s) Animals ; Axotomy ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases/genetics ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases/metabolism ; Female ; Flavones/pharmacology ; Gene Expression Regulation ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/genetics ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases/metabolism ; Neuroprotective Agents/pharmacology ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/genetics ; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases/metabolism ; Phosphorylation ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/genetics ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt/metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/drug effects ; Retinal Ganglion Cells/metabolism
    Chemical Substances 6,7-dihydroxyflavone ; Flavones ; Neuroprotective Agents ; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt (EC 2.7.11.1) ; Extracellular Signal-Regulated MAP Kinases (EC 2.7.11.24) ; Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinases (EC 2.7.11.24)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-08
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2019364-6
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
    ISSN (online) 1422-0067
    ISSN 1422-0067 ; 1661-6596
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  8. Article ; Online: Computer Vision Syndrome in the Spanish Population during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

    Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Ruiz-Porras, Alberto / García-Ayuso, Diego / Di Pierdomenico, Johnny / Sobrado-Calvo, Paloma / Valiente-Soriano, Francisco J

    Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry

    2021  Volume 98, Issue 11, Page(s) 1255–1262

    Abstract: Significance: After 6 to 8 weeks of mandatory lockdown due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Spain, the encouraged change in daily habits resulted in a significant increase in electronic device use. Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms were ...

    Abstract Significance: After 6 to 8 weeks of mandatory lockdown due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Spain, the encouraged change in daily habits resulted in a significant increase in electronic device use. Computer vision syndrome-related symptoms were reported more often in participants who used electronic device for more time and spent less time outdoors.
    Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate computer vision syndrome-related eye symptoms due to the use of electronic devices during COVID-19 lockdown decreed in Spain in 2020.
    Methods: After 6 to 8 weeks of strict lockdown, a total of 730 participants (18 to 73 years old) filled in a customized questionnaire divided into three sections: (1) general demographics, (2) usage habits of electronic devices during this period, and (3) computer vision syndrome-related ocular and visual symptoms associated with their use and with ergonomic practices.
    Results: The daily duration of use of electronic devices increased an average of 3.1 ± 2.2 h/d during the lockdown, with computer use increasing the most. The main symptoms reported by the participants were headache (36.7%), dry eye (31.1%), irritation (24.1%), blurred vision (21.2%), and ocular pain (14.9%). There was a significant relationship between computer vision syndrome-related symptoms and age (greater in participants between 18 and 30 years old than in those older than 45 years, P < .001), primary activity (greater in studying from home and remote working, P < .001), and extended periods of electronic device use (greater when used more than 10 h/d, P = .05). Symptoms were also associated with time spent outdoors (greater in participants with <1 h/d, P = .02).
    Conclusions: The lockdown due to COVID-19 showed an increase in the electronic device use. Participants who spent more time with electronic devices and less time outdoors reported more computer vision syndrome-related eye symptoms.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; COVID-19 ; Communicable Disease Control ; Computers ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vision Disorders ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-09-06
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 1001706-9
    ISSN 1538-9235 ; 1040-5488
    ISSN (online) 1538-9235
    ISSN 1040-5488
    DOI 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001794
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  9. Article: Mechanisms implicated in the contralateral effect in the central nervous system after unilateral injury: focus on the visual system.

    Lucas-Ruiz, Fernando / Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Albaladejo-García, Virginia / Vidal-Sanz, Manuel / Agudo-Barriuso, Marta

    Neural regeneration research

    2021  Volume 16, Issue 11, Page(s) 2125–2131

    Abstract: The retina, as part of the central nervous system is an ideal model to study the response of neurons to injury and disease and to test new treatments. During the last decade is becoming clear that unilateral lesions in bilateral areas of the central ... ...

    Abstract The retina, as part of the central nervous system is an ideal model to study the response of neurons to injury and disease and to test new treatments. During the last decade is becoming clear that unilateral lesions in bilateral areas of the central nervous system trigger an inflammatory response in the contralateral uninjured site. This effect has been better studied in the visual system where, as a rule, one retina is used as experimental and the other as control. Contralateral retinas in unilateral models of retinal injury show neuronal degeneration and glial activation. The mechanisms by which this adverse response in the central nervous system occurs are discussed in this review, focusing primarily on the visual system.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-04-04
    Publishing country India
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2388460-5
    ISSN 1876-7958 ; 1673-5374
    ISSN (online) 1876-7958
    ISSN 1673-5374
    DOI 10.4103/1673-5374.310670
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  10. Article ; Online: Assessment of dry eye symptoms among university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    García-Ayuso, Diego / Di Pierdomenico, Johnny / Moya-Rodríguez, Esmeralda / Valiente-Soriano, Francisco J / Galindo-Romero, Caridad / Sobrado-Calvo, Paloma

    Clinical & experimental optometry

    2021  Volume 105, Issue 5, Page(s) 507–513

    Abstract: Clinical relevance: The synchronous hybrid learning environment is associated with increased time spent by students working with VDT and increased prevalence of dry eye symptoms in a university-based population.: Background: To assess the prevalence ... ...

    Abstract Clinical relevance: The synchronous hybrid learning environment is associated with increased time spent by students working with VDT and increased prevalence of dry eye symptoms in a university-based population.
    Background: To assess the prevalence of dry eye symptoms using the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire in university students and to identify whether factors such as the synchronous hybrid learning environment as a preventive measure of COVID-19, video display terminal use, gender or contact lens wear influence dry eye symptomatology.
    Methods: This study was performed using a web-based questionnaire that was distributed to university students to assess questions related to class attendance, to the use of video display terminals, the need for optical correction and, finally, the OSDI questionnaire.
    Results: A total of 676 university students with an average age of 20.7 ± 2.9 years completed the questionnaire, of which 72.6% (491) were females and 27.4% (185) were males. Only 10.2% of the participants attended face to face classes. Of the participants, 35.5% were contact lens wearers. The mean OSDI score of the study population was 27.68 ± 20.09 and the prevalence of symptomatic dry eye disease (OSDI score above 22) was 51.8%. Female gender (X
    Conclusion: The synchronous hybrid learning environment increases the time students spend working with video display terminals and the prevalence of dry eye symptoms. Female gender and contact lens wear were also associated with a higher prevalence of dry eye symptoms. It should not be ignored that dry eye could also affect academic performance.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; COVID-19/epidemiology ; Dry Eye Syndromes/diagnosis ; Dry Eye Syndromes/epidemiology ; Dry Eye Syndromes/etiology ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Pandemics ; Students ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Universities ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-07-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639275-1
    ISSN 1444-0938 ; 0816-4622
    ISSN (online) 1444-0938
    ISSN 0816-4622
    DOI 10.1080/08164622.2021.1945411
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