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The last visual survey of older adults in Hong Kong was a district-level study in 2002, with no assessment of behavioral and medical risk factors for visual impairment (VI). Our […]
» Read moreDetermine phacoemulsification cataract surgery risk in a Covid-19 era.SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) transmission via microdroplet and aerosol generating procedures present a risk to medical professionals. As the most common elective surgical procedure […]
» Read moreThe DRCR.net Protocol T clinical trial assessed the comparative efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF treatments including aflibercept, ranibizumab and bevacizumab in diabetic macular edema (DME). Post -hoc analyses showed that […]
» Read morePost-implantation visual outcomes in patients with the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis is dependent on a multitude of factors including the positioning of the electrode array on the retina. The purpose […]
» Read moreTo report the clinical outcomes of autologous minor salivary gland transplantation (MSGT) for the treatment of severe dry eye disease caused by cicatrising conjunctivitis.This was a retrospective case series of […]
» Read moreTo examine the incidence and natural history of macular retinochoroidal neovascularization (RCN) in Enhanced S-Cone Syndrome (ESCS).Retrospective case series..Institutional.14 out of 93 patients with ESCS, who had signs of active […]
» Read moreTo test the hypothesis that idiopathic uveitis can be categorized into subtypes based on gene expression from blood.Case control study METHODS: We applied RNA-Seq to peripheral blood from patients with […]
» Read moreThis study analyzed sex differences among cornea specialists with regards to academic rank, scholarly productivity, National Institute of Health (NIH) funding, and industry partnerships.Cross-sectional study.This was a study of faculty […]
» Read moreEarly-onset myopia is well known to progress to high myopia in adulthood. However, no accurate estimation of how a specific age at myopia onset is associated with the probability of […]
» Read morePediatric pseudotumor cerebri syndrome pathophysiology is complex and not well delineated. Therefore, it is important to identify potential contributors or targets underlying the primary pathogenesis for its development.To report cases […]
» Read moreCorneal endothelial cell (CEnC) damage and loss are major issues in eye banking and transplantation. The underlying mechanisms for CEnC loss are incompletely understood, and cytoprotective strategies that enhance CEnC […]
» Read moreDetermine relationship between refractive error and diabetic retinopathy (DR).Clinical trial SUBJECTS: Myopia is a non-modifiable risk factor reportedly associated with less severe DR in small case series, but this association […]
» Read moreTo develop a deep learning system for automated glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) detection using ultra-widefield fundus (UWF) images.We trained, validated and externally evaluated a deep learning system for GON detection […]
» Read moreTo validate six previously known primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)-related loci in a Korean population.Representative POAG-related single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from six loci (cyclin-dependent kinase 4 inhibitor B antisense RNA 1 (CDKN2B)-AS1, […]
» Read moreCongenital corneal anaesthesia (CCA) is an uncommon cause of corneal ulceration in young patients, with a reported poor visual prognosis. We correlated clinical findings in patients with CCA with corneal […]
» Read moreTo establish expert recommendations for the management of ocular sarcoidosis (OS).A question-based survey on the management of OS was circulated to international uveitis experts (members of the International Uveitis Study […]
» Read moreCharles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a complication of sight loss affecting all ages; yet, few childhood cases have been reported. Our aim is to raise awareness of this under-reported association […]
» Read moreThe travel distance from home to a treatment centre, which may impact the stage at diagnosis, has not been investigated for retinoblastoma, the most common childhood eye cancer. We aimed […]
» Read moreDacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) remains the gold standard therapy for nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), but is invasive and does not maintain the physiology of the lacrimal pathway. With transcanlicular microdrill dacryoplasty (MDP), […]
» Read moreTo investigate and quantify peripapillary vascular and neuronal changes secondary to diabetic retinopathy, using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA).This was a cross-sectional study.51 eyes of 51 […]
» Read moreAdjuvant use of laser with systemic chemotherapy for treatment of retinoblastoma may reduce recurrence rates while also causing local side effects. Information is lacking on the effect of laser on […]
» Read moreThe proportion of daily wearers of eyeglasses among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is small, and the association between daily wear of eyeglasses and COVID-19 susceptibility has not been […]
» Read moreTo survey variation in management of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) by oculoplastic and paediatric ophthalmologists in the UK.A 14-question online survey was sent to all members of the British […]
» Read moreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) combined with penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and transscleral-sutured intraocular lens (IOL) implantation (IOL-suture) in complex […]
» Read moreDiabetic retinopathy (DR) is associated and shares many risk factors with other diabetic complications, including inflammation. Bacterial infections, potent inducers of inflammation have been associated with the development of diabetic […]
» Read moreFollowing removal of the eye, soft tissue changes of the eyelids and orbit may develop into an anophthalmic socket (AS) syndrome, which is often attributed to orbital volume deficiency. While […]
» Read moreTo assess the functional outcomes after combined iris and intraocular lens (IOL) repair in aniridia patients.Retrospective observational study in 59 aniridic and aphakic eyes for ArtificialIris (AI) and IOL reconstruction. […]
» Read moreHydroxychloroquine (HCQ) maculopathy is irreversible; primary prevention is done by regular monitoring. Guidelines of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists identify definite toxicity as having abnormal results of two screening tests, […]
» Read morePosterior capsule rupture (PCR) rates are used to measure cataract surgeons’ quality. We wished to evaluate the internal non-visible surfaces of metal irrigation/aspiration (I/A) tips to identify potential mechanisms for […]
» Read moreIn 2017, ophthalmologists had a higher mean final MIPS score than both optometrists and all other physicians combined. Get PDF with LibKey View the article @ Ophthalmology (sign-in may be […]
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