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 Experiment Videos

Quantitative rose bengal staining technique for external ocular diseases.

R R Laroche1, R C Campbell

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Park Nicollet Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55416.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A novel method quantifies rose bengal staining in ocular surface disorders by dividing the eye into 16 quadrants. This technique allows for detailed, numerical grading of staining intensity and area, aiding disease analysis.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Cortisol level after dexamethasone suppression test in patients with non-functioning adrenal incidentaloma is positively associated with the duration of reactive hyperemia response on microvascular bed.

Journal of endocrinological investigation·2020
Same author

Physical Training in the Army.

Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009
Same author

Clinical alert: failure in face of mask seal as a consequence of incorrect face mask assembly.

British journal of anaesthesia·2003
Same author

Halting the progression of renal disease: where we stand?

Nefrologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia·2002
Same author

Simplified citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy.

Kidney international·2001
Same author

Patient maintained alfentanil target-controlled infusion for analgesia during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie·1996

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Ocular surface disorders are common and can cause significant visual impairment.
  • Accurate assessment of ocular surface damage is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Current methods for evaluating Rose Bengal staining lack quantitative precision.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new, quantitative technique for assessing Rose Bengal staining in ocular surface disorders.
  • To establish a standardized grading system for improved diagnostic accuracy.
  • To facilitate mathematical and computational analysis of ocular surface disease progression.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed technique divides the globe into 16 distinct quadrants, representing key ocular regions.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Each quadrant is numerically graded based on the intensity and area of Rose Bengal staining.
  • This method provides a reproducible and objective measure of staining patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • The developed grading system offers a simple yet effective way to quantify Rose Bengal staining.
    • The numerical data generated allows for detailed mathematical study of staining.
    • The technique supports computer-aided analysis, enhancing the study of ocular surface disease.

    Conclusions:

    • This quantitative assessment technique provides a significant advancement in evaluating ocular surface disorders.
    • The quadrant-based numerical grading system simplifies complex staining patterns.
    • The method holds potential for improving patient management and research in ophthalmology.