Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles01:30

Assessment of Airway, Skin Color, and Use of Accessory Muscles

A thorough assessment of respiratory health is paramount in clinical settings to identify and manage respiratory distress and ensure adequate oxygenation. This article elaborates on the critical aspects of respiratory evaluation, including airway assessment, skin color examination, and the observation of accessory muscle use, which are integral to effectively diagnosing and managing patients with respiratory conditions.
Introduction
The initial evaluation of a patient's respiratory system...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Emergency lateral canthotomy and cantholysis for acute globe subluxation.

The New Zealand medical journal·2026
Same author

Nutraceuticals and neuroprotection for glaucoma-introducing the NP-10 System.

Therapeutic advances in ophthalmology·2025
Same author

Enhanced Detection of Glaucoma Progression Using Widefield Swept-Source OCT.

Ophthalmology. Glaucoma·2025
Same author

High-Resolution Microperimetry for Detecting Glaucomatous Damage: A Prospective Evaluation of Performance.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2025
Same author

Phase 3, Randomized, Comparison Study of Intracameral Bimatoprost Implant 10 µg and Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty.

American journal of ophthalmology·2025
Same author

Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial of Cataract Surgery vs Combined Cataract Surgery With Insertion of iStent Inject.

Ophthalmology. Glaucoma·2024
Same journal

Biopsy of Iris and Anterior Chamber Tumours: Fine Needle, Minimally Invasive and Excision Techniques - Review.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Ray-Tracing-Based Intraocular Lens Power Calculation in Combined Cataract Surgery and Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Comparative Efficacy of Two Defocus Soft Contact Lenses on Axial Length and Choroid in High Myopic Adolescents: Comment.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Lessons Learnt From 25 Years of Endophthalmitis: Causes, Microbiology and Visual Outcome Trends.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Aqueous Humour Outflow Assessment Using Imaging-Based Techniques in Angle-Based Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS): A Systematic Review.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2026
Same journal

Interpreting Hyperreflective Foci in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Critical Review of Cell Origins, Evolving Terminology and Clinical Utility.

Clinical & experimental ophthalmology·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 28, 2026

A Protocol to Evaluate and Quantify Retinal Pigmented Epithelium Pathologies in Mouse Models of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
09:24

A Protocol to Evaluate and Quantify Retinal Pigmented Epithelium Pathologies in Mouse Models of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Published on: March 10, 2023

Novel grading system for pupillary ruff changes and associated features.

Tracey Wong1, Ghee Soon Ang, Simon Nicholas

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Wellington Hospital, Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand.

Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology
|October 19, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

A new grading system for pupil ruff changes shows high reproducibility in glaucoma research. The system achieved excellent intraobserver and good interobserver agreement, making it reliable for clinical studies.

More Related Videos

Primed Mycobacterial Uveitis (PMU) as a Model for Post-Infectious Uveitis
10:33

Primed Mycobacterial Uveitis (PMU) as a Model for Post-Infectious Uveitis

Published on: December 17, 2021

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs
09:25

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs

Published on: January 6, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 28, 2026

A Protocol to Evaluate and Quantify Retinal Pigmented Epithelium Pathologies in Mouse Models of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
09:24

A Protocol to Evaluate and Quantify Retinal Pigmented Epithelium Pathologies in Mouse Models of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Published on: March 10, 2023

Primed Mycobacterial Uveitis (PMU) as a Model for Post-Infectious Uveitis
10:33

Primed Mycobacterial Uveitis (PMU) as a Model for Post-Infectious Uveitis

Published on: December 17, 2021

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs
09:25

Pupillometry to Assess Auditory Sensation in Guinea Pigs

Published on: January 6, 2023

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Research
  • Image Analysis

Background:

  • Pupillary ruff changes are important indicators in glaucoma.
  • Reproducible grading systems are needed for accurate clinical research.
  • Existing methods may lack standardization for assessing these changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the reproducibility of a novel grading system for pupil ruff changes.
  • To assess the agreement between observers using the new system.
  • To determine the reliability of the system for clinical research applications.

Main Methods:

  • An observational comparative study was conducted.
  • Two masked observers graded 47 photograph sets using a new system for pupillary ruff changes.
  • Parameters included pigment distribution and abnormalities, assessed via intraclass correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman plots.

Main Results:

  • High intraobserver agreement (average 96%) and moderate interobserver agreement (average 70%) were achieved.
  • Intraclass correlation coefficients indicated good reliability for both single and repeat measures.
  • A non-significant trend for bias was noted in one parameter.

Conclusions:

  • The developed grading system is reliable and reproducible for assessing pupil ruff atrophy.
  • This system facilitates consistent encoding of clinical signs in glaucoma research.
  • The findings support the use of this system in clinical trials and research settings.