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Enhanced Structure-Function Relationship in Glaucoma With an Anatomically and Geometrically Accurate Neuroretinal Rim Measurement
摘要： PURPOSE. To evaluate the structure–function relationship between disc margin–based rim area (DM-RA) obtained with confocal scanning laser tomography (CSLT), Bruch’s membrane opening–based horizontal rim width (BMO-HRW), minimum rim width (BMO-MRW), peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) obtained with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), and visual field sensitivity. METHODS. We examined 151 glaucoma patients with CSLT, SD-OCT, and standard automated perimetry on the same day. Optic nerve head (ONH) and RNFL with SD-OCT were acquired relative to a fixed coordinate system (acquired image frame [AIF]) and to the eye-specific fovea-BMO center (FoBMO) axis. Visual field locations were mapped to ONH and RNFL sectors with fixed Garway-Heath (VFGH) and patient-specific (VFPS) maps customized for various biometric parameters. RESULTS. Globally and sectorally, the structure–function relationships between DM-RA and VFGH, BMO-HRWAIF and VFGH, and BMO-HRWFoBMO and VFPS were equally weak. The R2 for the relationship between DM-RA and VFGH ranged from 0.1% (inferonasal) to 11% (superotemporal) whereas that between BMO-HRWAIF and VFGH ranged from 0.1% (nasal) to 10% (superotemporal). Relatively stronger global and sectoral structure–function relationships with BMO-MRWAIF and with BMO-MRWFoBMO were obtained. The R2 between BMO-MRWAIF and VFGH ranged from 5% (nasal) to 30% (superotemporal), whereas that between BMO-MRWFoBMO and VFPS ranged from 5% (nasal) to 25% (inferotemporal). The structure–function relationship with RNFLT was not significantly different from that with BMO-MRW, regardless of image acquisition method. CONCLUSIONS. The structure–function relationship was enhanced with BMO-MRW compared with the other neuroretinal rim measurements, due mainly to its geometrically accurate properties.
关键词： glaucoma,structure–function relationship,visual field,optic nerve head,automated perimetry
更新于2025-09-23 15:21:01
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Structure–Function Relationship in Glaucoma Using Ganglion Cell–Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness Measurements
摘要： PURPOSE. To evaluate the structure–function relationship between ganglion cell–inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness at the macula and 10-2 standard automated perimetry (SAP) in glaucoma and to evaluate the relationship using a recently proposed linear model. METHODS. In a cross-sectional analysis, structure–function relationship was determined in 50 glaucomatous eyes (40 patients, mean deviation: (cid:2)15.4 6 7.5 dB) and 21 control eyes (13 subjects, mean deviation: (cid:2)3.4 6 3.0 dB), which had undergone 10-2 SAP and GCIPL imaging on the same day. Functional loss was derived from total deviation numerical values on 10-2 SAP and calculated on both a linear (reciprocal of Lambert) and a decibel scale after accounting for the retinal ganglion cell displacement at the macula. Strength of relationship was reported as coef?cient of determination (R2) of the linear regression models ?tted to the data separately for different sectors. The relationship was also evaluated using a linear model. RESULTS. The R2 for the associations between GCIPL thickness sectors and the corresponding sector SAP total deviation values ranged from 0.19 (for superonasal GCIPL sector) to 0.60 (for average GCIPL thickness) when functional loss was calculated on the decibel scale and 0.16 (for superonasal sector) to 0.54 (for inferior sector) on the linear scale. All associations were statistically signi?cant (P < 0.05). The linear model ?tted the data reasonably well. CONCLUSIONS. Signi?cant structure–function associations were found between GCIPL thickness measurements at the macula and the functional loss measured on 10-2 SAP in glaucoma. Best ?t was found for the inferior and average GCIPL sector thickness. The linear model was useful to study the structure–function relationship.
关键词： visual ?eld,ganglion cell–inner plexiform layer,glaucoma,structure–function relationship
更新于2025-09-11 14:15:04
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Evaluation of Structure-Function Relationships in Longitudinal Changes of Glaucoma using the Spectralis OCT Follow-Up Mode
摘要： The detection of glaucoma progression is an essential part of glaucoma management. Subjectivity of standard automated perimetry (SAP) prevents the accurate evaluation of progression, thus the detection of structural changes by optical coherence tomography (OCT) is attracting attention. Despite its objectivity, there is controversy about the appropriateness of the use of OCT, because many previous studies have indicated OCT results may not reflect the deterioration of visual field. A reason for this dissociation may be the test-retest variability of OCT, a major cause of which is misplacement of the measurement location. Recent advantages of spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT), especially Spectralis OCT with an eye-tracking system (follow-up mode) enable measurement at approximately the same location as previous examinations. In addition to utilizing Spectralis follow-up mode, we introduced structure-function relationship map and nonlinear relationship between SAP and OCT results in considering structure-function relationship in longitudinal changes. The introduction of these two ideas in our study population improved the correlation between the SAP and OCT (R = 0.589 at most). The results of this study support the practical use of OCT in glaucoma progression but also stress the importance of focus on the corresponding focal changes and the consideration of disease severity.
关键词： longitudinal study,standard automated perimetry,optical coherence tomography,structure-function relationship,glaucoma progression
更新于2025-09-10 09:29:36
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Theoretical study of charge-transport and optical properties of indeno[1,2- <i>b</i> ]fluorene-6,12-dione-based semiconducting materials
摘要： The conducting and optical properties of a series of indeno[1,2-b]fluorene-6,12-dione (IFD)-based molecules have been systematically studied and the influences of butyl, butylthio and dibutylamino substituents on the reorganization energies, intermolecular electronic couplings and charge-injection barriers of IFD have been discussed. The quantum-chemical calculations combined with electron-transfer theory reveal that the incorporation of sulfur-linked side chains decreases reorganization energy associated with hole transfer and optimizes intermolecular π–π stacking, which results in excellent ambipolar charge-transport properties (μh = 1.15 cm2 V?1 s?1 and μe = 0.08 cm2 V?1 s?1); in comparison, addition of dibutylamino side chains increases intermolecular steric interactions and hinders perfect intermolecular π–π stacking, which results in the weak electronic couplings and finally causes the low intrinsic hole mobility (μh = 0.01 cm2 V?1 s?1). Furthermore, electronic spectra of butyl-IFD, butylthio-IFD and dibutylamino-IFD were simulated and compared with the reported experimental data. Calculations demonstrate that IFD-based molecules possess potential for developing novel infrared and near-infrared probe materials via suitable chemical modifications.
关键词： intrinsic electron mobility,structure–function relationship,indeno[1,2-b]fluorene-6,12-dione-based molecules,density functional theory (DFT),intrinsic hole mobility,electronic spectra
更新于2025-09-09 09:28:46
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Understanding macroscale functionality of metal halide perovskites in terms of nanoscale heterogeneities
摘要： Hybrid metal halide perovskites have shown an unprecedented rise as semiconductor building blocks for solar energy conversion and light-emitting applications. Currently, the field moves empirically towards more and more complex chemical compositions, including mixed halide quadruple cation compounds that allow optical properties to be tuned and show promise for better stability. Despite tremendous progress in the field, there is a need for better understanding of mechanisms of efficiency loss and instabilities to facilitate rational optimization of composition. Starting from the device level and then diving into nanoscale properties, we highlight how structural and compositional heterogeneities affect macroscopic optoelectronic characteristics. Furthermore, we provide an overview of some of the advanced spectroscopy and imaging methods that are used to probe disorder and non-uniformities. A unique feature of hybrid halide perovskite compounds is the propensity for these heterogeneities to evolve in space and time under relatively mild illumination and applied electric fields, such as those found within active devices. This introduces an additional challenge for characterization and calls for application of complimentary probes that can aid in correlating the properties of local disorder with macroscopic function, with the ultimate goal of rationally tailoring synthesis towards optimal structures and compositions.
关键词： halide perovskites,structure-function relationship,nanoscale heterogeneities,recombination
更新于2025-09-09 09:28:46