Asteroid hyalosis-a comprehensive review.
asteroid bodies
asteroid hyalosis
calcium soaps
collagen
hydroxyapatite crystals
light scattering
vision degrading myodesopsia
vitreous
vitreous floaters
vitreous opacities
Journal
Survey of ophthalmology
ISSN: 1879-3304
Titre abrégé: Surv Ophthalmol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0404551
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Historique:
received:
20
08
2018
revised:
11
01
2019
accepted:
17
01
2019
pubmed:
2
2
2019
medline:
28
12
2019
entrez:
2
2
2019
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Asteroid hyalosis is a relatively common cause of vitreous opacities, which is possibly associated with diabetes mellitus and hereditary pigmentary retinopathies. We review the history, epidemiology, and biochemistry of asteroid hyalosis, as well as its relationship with ocular and systemic conditions. We describe imaging modalities used for diagnostic evaluations in cases of severe asteroid hyalosis and propose hypotheses regarding its lack of significant effects on vision. We discuss cataract surgery in patients with asteroid hyalosis and the selection of intraocular lenses for implantation.
Identifiants
pubmed: 30707924
pii: S0039-6257(18)30205-4
doi: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2019.01.008
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
452-462Informations de copyright
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