Kivelä Tero T

Tomar Ankit Singh, Finger Paul T, Gallie Brenda, Kivelä Tero T, Mallipatna Ashwin, Zhang Chengyue et al.

Diffuse infiltrating retinoblastoma (DIR) is rare, often presents with glaucoma/bleeding, and is more lethal than other advanced retinoblastoma, frequently requiring enucleation for better survival.

Liuska Perttu J, Tadji Abdessallam, Repo Pauliina, Hiltunen Juho, Backlund Michael, Järvinen Reetta-Stiina et al.

This study found known glaucoma gene variants in only 14% of Finnish juvenile open-angle glaucoma patients, suggesting a low frequency and potential for discovering novel genes in this population.

Tomar Ankit Singh, Finger Paul T, Gallie Brenda, Kivelä Tero T, Mallipatna Ashwin, Zhang Chengyue et al.

This study linked advanced retinoblastoma features (AJCC subcategories, tumor size) to metastatic death risk. Larger tumors and specific cT3 features increased mortality, with primary enucleation offering the best survival.

Tomar Ankit Singh, Finger Paul T, Gallie Brenda, Kivelä Tero T, Mallipatna Ashwin, Zhang Chengyue et al.

This study found specific advanced retinoblastoma clinical features (glaucoma, hemorrhage, orbital cellulitis, large tumor size) predict high-risk pathology, guiding treatment decisions for better patient outcomes.

Inborr Pia, Harju Mika, Kivelä Tero T

This study found splitting an IV hypertonic saline bolus for glaucoma patients did not reduce pain or improve IOP lowering. Therefore, a single bolus is recommended.

Liuska Perttu J, Harju Mika, Kivelä Tero T, Turunen Joni A

This study found pathogenic MYOC gene variants linked to glaucoma vary significantly by population, with higher prevalence in East/South Asia, impacting genetic risk assessment for open-angle glaucoma.

Kivelä Tero T

Exfoliation syndrome deposits, sharing antigens with elastic fibers and basement membranes, are found widely in ocular and systemic tissues, often preceding clinical diagnosis and indicating a systemic disorder.

Inborr Pia Katriina, Harju Mika, Kivelä Tero T

Intravenous hypertonic saline effectively lowered elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension, POAG, and exfoliation glaucoma, offering a potential rapid IOP-reducing option.

Stadigh Anni, Puska Päivi, Vesti Eija, Ristimäki Ari, Turunen Joni A, Kivelä Tero T

A rare ring melanoma of the anterior chamber angle can mimic pigmentary glaucoma, causing severe unilateral high pressure. Early recognition is crucial as it requires different management and carries metastatic risk, especially in older patients.

Roine Susanna, Harju Mika, Kivelä Tero T, Pöyhönen Minna, Nikoskelainen Eeva, Tuisku Seppo et al.

CADASIL patients showed significant retinal arteriolar narrowing and reduced A/V ratio, reflecting cerebral vascular disease, but with minimal visual impairment.