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• Management and outcomes of the small pupil in cataract surgery: iris hooks, Malyugin ring or phenylephrine?13th November 2020
  To investigate outcomes for small versus large pupils in cataract surgery using different pupil expansion techniques.Retrospective case-series reviewing 20,175 patients’ cataract surgery electronic medical records at Moorfields Eye Clinic in Bedford Hospital NHS Trust from January 2010 to April 2020. Outcomes such as visual acuity (VA), intraocular pressure, intraoperative, post-operative complications were recorded and small […]
• Three-year findings of the HORIZON trial: a Schlemm canal microstent for pressure reduction in primary open angle glaucoma and cataract.9th November 2020
  To report 3-year outcomes of the HORIZON study comparing cataract surgery with Hydrus Microstent versus cataract surgery alone.Multicenter randomized clinical trial.Five hundred fifty-six eyes from 556 patients with cataract and POAG treated with ≥ 1 glaucoma medication, washed out diurnal intraocular pressure (DIOP) 22-34 mmHg and no prior incisional glaucoma surgery.Following phacoemulsification, eyes were randomized […]
• Refractive outcomes and complications following angle supported, iris fixated, and posterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses bilensectomy.9th November 2020
  The manuscript presents a review of published studies regarding the outcomes, causes, and complications of phakic intraocular lens (pIOLs) bilensectomy.All pIOLs will be explanted at some point, therefore is important to know the visual and refractive outcomes following bilensectomy.There are few publications about the outcomes following pIOL bilensectomy; in all of them, cataract remains the […]
• A review of late intraocular lens opacifications.9th November 2020
  Phacoemulsification cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedure worldwide. In the majority of cases, intraocular lenses (IOLs) are implanted. Due to the increasing life expectancy and the fact that cataract surgery is performed in earlier stages, the anticipated IOL duration in the eye has increased over the last decades. The aim […]
• Near vision impairment among the elderly in residential care-the Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study (HOMES).7th November 2020
  To report on the prevalence and risk factors for near vision impairment (NVI) among the elderly in residential care in Telangana State in India.Individuals aged ≥60 years were recruited from 41 ‘home for the aged’ centres in Hyderabad, India. All participants had complete eye examinations including presenting and best-corrected visual acuity assessment for distance and […]
• Intense Simulation-Based Surgical Education for Manual Small-Incision Cataract Surgery: The Ophthalmic Learning and Improvement Initiative in Cataract Surgery Randomized Clinical Trial in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.5th November 2020
  Cataracts account for 40% of cases of blindness globally, with surgery the only treatment.To determine whether adding simulation-based cataract surgical training to conventional training results in improved acquisition of surgical skills among trainees.A multicenter, investigator-masked, parallel-group, randomized clinical educational-intervention trial was conducted at 5 university hospital training institutions in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe from […]
• Refractive and visual outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in eyes with thin corneas.3rd November 2020
  To report the refractive and visual outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with the thinnest corneal thickness (CCT) of less than 500 µm and evaluate it in terms of safety and efficacy.Refractive Surgery Clinic of University of Health Sciences Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.Retrospective case series.The pre-and-postoperative examinations of all patients with […]
• Repeatability of total Keratometry and standard Keratometry by the IOLMaster 700 and comparison to total corneal astigmatism by Scheimpflug imaging.3rd November 2020
  We aimed (1) to assess the repeatability of Total Keratometry (TK) and standard keratometry (K) measurements, as provided by the IOLMaster 700 (Carl Zeiss Meditec), and (2) to compare the corneal astigmatism measured by TK to the total corneal astigmatism (TCA) measured by a Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam AXL, Oculus).Two groups of patients were prospectively enrolled: […]
• A review of the clinical applications of drug delivery systems for the treatment of ocular anterior segment inflammation.31st October 2020
  Ocular anterior segment inflammation is a medical problem that is seen in cases of cataract surgery and non-infectious anterior uveitis. Inadequately treated anterior segment inflammation can lead to sight-threatening conditions such as corneal oedema, glaucoma and cystoid macular oedema. The mainstay of treatment for anterior segment inflammation is topical steroid eye-drops. However, several drawbacks limit […]
• Eye bank versus surgeon prepared DMEK tissues: influence on adhesion and re-bubbling rate.31st October 2020
  To investigate the difference in adhesion and rebubbling rate between eye bank and surgeon prepared Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) tissues.Laboratory and clinical retrospective comparative interventional case series. Research corneal tissues were obtained for laboratory investigation. The clinical study involved patients with endothelial dysfunction who underwent DMEK surgery and tamponade with air. Tissues were stripped […]
• Refractive enhancements for residual refractive error after cataract surgery.30th October 2020
  Advances in cataract surgery have allowed surgeons to achieve superior refractive outcomes but have also led to higher patient expectations. Despite ever-evolving technology, residual refractive errors still occur. Postcataract refractive enhancements may be required to deliver satisfactory visual outcomes. This review aims to discuss the potential causes of residual refractive errors and the various enhancement […]
• Use of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses in patients with prior corneal refractive surgery.30th October 2020
  Corneal refractive surgery has achieved spectacle-free vision for millions of patients, but this aging population is now developing cataracts. Many of these patients may wish to avoid reliance on glasses after cataract surgery. Presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (IOLs) offer a solution, but corneal changes after refractive surgery may compound higher order aberrations and dysphotopic symptoms associated […]
• FOCUSED (Femtosecond Optimized Continuous Uncorrected Sight with EDOF and Diffractive Multifocal IOLs) – A Review.30th October 2020
  The aim of this article is review techniques to maximize all-distance uncorrected visual acuity and minimize photic phenomena after the implantation of multifocal and extended-depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses (IOLs), is critical to minimize postoperative residual astigmatism. This review examines the role of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) in postoperative minimization of astigmatism and […]
• Angiogenin, FGF-α, and IL-36β have higher expression levels in aqueous humor of nAMD patients in comparison to cataract patients.29th October 2020
  Numerous cytokines have been proven to participate in the pathogenesis of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The present study aimed to investigate the aqueous humor cytokine expression profile in nAMD patients before and after ranibizumab treatments in comparison to cataract patients.This prospective study included 20 treatment-naïve nAMD eyes of 20 patients who received three consecutive […]
• Association between corneal refractive surgery and the prevalence of glaucoma: Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2010-2012.24th October 2020
  To determine the relationship between corneal refractive surgery and the prevalence of glaucoma in the Korean population.Data were obtained from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES), a population-based cross-sectional study using a complex, stratified, multistage, probability-cluster survey. This study included 604 eyes that had undergone myopic corneal refractive surgery, and 3389 control […]
• Comparison of intraocular lens calculation methods after myopic laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis and radial keratotomy without prior refractive data.23rd October 2020
  To compare intraocular lens (IOL) calculation methods not requiring refraction data prior to myopic laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and radial keratotomy (RK).In post-LASIK eyes, the methods not requiring prior refraction data were Hagis-L; Shammas; Barrett True-K no-history; Wang-Koch-Maloney; ‘average’, ‘minimum’ and ‘maximum’ IOL power on the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ASCRS) […]
• Self-perception in Preschool Children With Deprivation Amblyopia and Its Association With Deficits in Vision and Fine Motor Skills.22nd October 2020
  Although the development of self-perception and self-esteem has been investigated in children with strabismic and anisometropic amblyopia, we know little about how self-perception is affected in deprivation amblyopia. Deprivation amblyopia from a dense, unilateral cataract is the least common and typically most severe form of amblyopia. After cataract extraction, optical correction, and patching treatment for […]
• Case report – Acute Corneal Subepithelial Hydrops (ACSH) during Micropulse Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (MPTSC).15th October 2020
  To present an unusual intra-operative complication of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (MPTSC).A 72-year old Chinese gentleman, who had primary angle closure glaucoma and had received bilateral laser iridotomy, presented with progressive left eye blurred vision (visual acuity of 20/40 OD and 20/200 OS). Examination reviewed left eye central retinal venous occlusion. The intraocular pressure (IOP) was […]
• Comparison of Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy Rates between Refractive Segmented Multifocal and Multifocal Toric Intraocular Lenses.11th October 2020
  To investigate the early incidence of neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy according to intraocular lens (IOL) type (non-toric vs. toric) and surgical techniques (femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery vs. conventional phacoemulsification) in eyes with refractive multifocal IOLs.Retrospective case-control study.Nine hundred thirteen eyes from 483 patients implanted with Lentis Mplus LS-313 MF20 (771 eyes) or […]
• Internet Search Engine Queries of Common Causes of Blindness and Low Vision in the United States.11th October 2020
  To characterize internet search engine patterns of American internet users for common causes of blindness and low vision DESIGN: A retrospective cross-sectional study METHODS: Retrospective analysis with publicly available Google trends data from January 1, 2004-January 1, 2020 using Google search engine (Mountain View, CA).Random sample of United States and worldwide internet users who searched […]
• Changes in intraocular pressure control in the first year after secondary intraocular lens implantation in children.10th October 2020
  To compare intraocular pressure (IOP) control before and during the first year after secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in children.This was a retrospective chart review of children who received secondary IOL implantation. We analyzed IOP and antiglaucoma medications before and after implantation. The latest exam with IOP measurement found within the 2-15 month period after […]
• Primary outcomes of combined cataract extraction technique with Ab-Interno trabeculectomy and endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation in patients with primary open angle Glaucoma.10th October 2020
  Glaucoma surgery have been developed to lower intraocular pressure in a less invasive manner than traditional glaucoma surgery. The purpose of this article is to determine the outcome of using combined phacoemulsification technique, ab-interno trabeculectomy dual blade and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) surgeries in patients with primary open angle glaucoma.A retrospective case series was performed on 27 […]
• Assessment of optometrists’ knowledge, skills and practice on cataract: a cross-sectional study from Kisumu County, Western Kenya.8th October 2020
  The quality of life can be impacted negatively by blindness arising from cataract. The total prevalence of blindness in Kenya is estimated at 0.7%, however cataract contributes almost half (43%) of the total blindness in Kenya. Optometrists are well placed to assess and refer cataract patients. However, little is known on optometrists’ skills, practice and […]
• Dropless cataract surgery: modernizing perioperative medical therapy to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.7th October 2020
  Advances in pharmacology offer freedom from topical medical therapy without compromise of anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial coverage in the perioperative period. In this review, we describe the basis for dropless cataract surgery with the goal of improving outcomes and the patient experience.Phacoemulsification outcomes depend largely on surgeon skill but also on adherence to a complex multidrug […]
• Risk of newly developing visual field defect and neurodegeneration after pars plana vitrectomy for idiopathic epiretinal membrane.6th October 2020
  Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) is widely performed in patients with idiopathic epiretinal membrane (iERM) to improve vision. Postoperative visual field defects (VFDs) have been previously reported. However, whether they occur when using the most recent PPV system, and the frequency of VFDs as measured by standard automated perimetry, remain poorly documented and were examined in […]
• Lacrimal dilator-facilitated incisionless vs. standard sub-Tenon’s block: a randomized, prospective and non-inferiority comparative study.2nd October 2020
  Standard sub-Tenon’s block (STB) involves incision (dissection) of conjunctiva and Tenon’s capsule with the help of blunt scissors and forceps, insertion of a blunt sub-Tenon’s cannula under the Tenon’s capsule and injection of local anaesthetic agent. STB is frequently associated with minor complications such as chemosis and postoperative subconjunctival haemorrhage but rare sight and life-threatening […]
• Visual and Patient-Reported Outcomes of a Diffractive Trifocal Intraocular Lens Compared with Those of a Monofocal Intraocular Lens.2nd October 2020
  To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a trifocal intraocular lens (IOL), the TFNT00 (Alcon, Fort Worth, TX), versus a monofocal IOL, the SN60AT (Alcon).Food and Drug Administration-approved, prospective, multicenter, nonrandomized, parallel-group, assessor-masked, confirmatory trial.Patients enrolled were 22 years of age or older with a diagnosis of bilateral cataract with planned removal by phacoemulsification with […]
• Incidence, incident causes and risk factors of visual impairment and blindness in a rural population in India: 15 year follow up of The Andhra Pradesh Eye Diseases Study.2nd October 2020
  To report 15 year incidence rate of visual loss(blindness and visual impairment (VI)), causes and risk factors for participants in Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease Study III(APEDS III).Population based cohort study METHODS: From 2012-16, all rural participants were interviewed and underwent a comprehensive eye examination, including, dilated examination and imaging. Presenting visual acuity(PVA) and best-corrected visual […]
• Accuracy of common IOL power formulas in 611 eyes based on axial length and corneal power ranges.1st October 2020
  To provide clinical guidance on the use of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation formulas according to the biometric parameters.611 eyes that underwent cataract surgery were retrospectively analysed in subgroups according to the axial length (AL) and corneal power (K). The predicted residual refractive error was calculated and compared to evaluate the accuracy of the following […]
• Novel Method to Determine Target Refraction in Cataract Surgery for Patients Dependent on Therapeutic Scleral Lenses.1st October 2020
  To evaluate a novel approach to determine the refractive target for patients undergoing cataract surgery who are dependent on therapeutic scleral lenses, to avoid the need for postoperative scleral lens replacement.Retrospective single-surgeon case series. The target refraction for intraocular lens selection was determined by considering the effective scleral lens system power. This was calculated by […]
• Gender Differences in Surgical Volume among Cataract Surgeons.28th September 2020
  Female ophthalmologists performed significantly fewer cataract surgeries for Medicare beneficiaries in 2017 compared to their male counterparts, even after adjustment for clinical productivity, years of experience, and practice size. Get PDF with LibKey View the article @ Ophthalmology (sign-in may be required)
• Phenotype and outcomes of phakic versus pseudophakic primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachments: cataract or cataract surgery related?28th September 2020
  To compare phakic and pseudophakic primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachments (RD) and, within phakic RD, eyes with and without cataract.Retrospective comparative clinical studyMethods SETTING: Online database of prospectively collected data.Patients aged ≥50 years who had undergone RD repair.Data included baseline demographic and clinical features, surgical details, anatomical and functional outcomes. Univariate analysis was performed to compare […]
• Acute endophthalmitis following cataract surgery: Clinical characteristics and the role of intracameral antibiotic prophylaxis.21st September 2020
  To evaluate the clinical characteristics and investigate the role of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) in acute endophthalmitis cases following cataract surgery.Retrospective consecutive case series.One Hundred Twenty-Six patients referred to a tertiary center from 2007 through 2015 for acute endophthalmitis following unilateral cataract surgery.All patients who underwent a vitreous biopsy were included. Clinical and microbiology data […]
• Impact of intraocular lens characteristics on intraocular lens dislocation after cataract surgery.20th September 2020
  To assess the influence of intraocular lens (IOL) characteristics on IOL dislocations after cataract surgery.Patients who underwent cataract surgery at the Department of Ophthalmology Graz, Austria, between 1996 and 2017 were included and medical records were reviewed. Cox proportional-hazard regression models were used to assess the influence of IOL characteristics on IOL dislocation.From 68 199 […]
• Incidence and Risk Factors of Glaucoma Following Pediatric Cataract Surgery with Primary Implantation.20th September 2020
  To determine the incidence and risk factors for glaucoma after pediatric cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.Retrospective, consecutive case series..Institutional, monocentric.One hundred and thirty-six children (199 eyes) that underwent pediatric cataract surgery before one year of age with a minimum of one-year follow-up.Pediatric cataract surgery with IOL implantation.Presence or absence of secondary glaucoma.Mean age […]
• Sociodemographic, behavioral, and medical risk factors associated with visual impairment among older adults: a community-based pilot survey in Southern District of Hong Kong.19th September 2020
  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 objectives were to determine the latest VI prevalence among older adults, significance of any spatial and temporal differences on the prevalence, and any associations of […]
• Microdroplet and spatter contamination during phacoemulsification cataract surgery in the era of COVID-19.19th September 2020
  Determine 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 performed globally; determining contamination risk from phacoemulsification cataract surgery may guide personal protection equipment use.Pilot study involving phacoemulsification cataract surgery on enucleated porcine eyes by […]
• Novel internal analysis of metal irrigation/aspiration tips could explain mechanisms of posterior capsule rupture.15th September 2020
  Posterior 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 PCR via novel metallographic imaging.Ten metal I/A instruments underwent metallographic preparation by fine sectioning to expose inner surfaces near the aspiration opening. Analysis of inner bore, […]
• Preoperative medical testing and falls in Medicare beneficiaries awaiting cataract surgery.14th September 2020
  Delaying cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of falls, but it is unknown whether routine preoperative testing delays cataract surgery long enough to cause clinical harm. We sought to determine whether the use of routine preoperative testing leads to harm in the form of delayed surgery and falls in Medicare beneficiaries awaiting cataract […]
• Effect of exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuel types and eye disorders in women from hilly and plain regions of Nepal.13th September 2020
  To study the association between exposure to biomass smoke from cooking fuels andi cataract, visual acuity and ocular symptoms in women.We conducted a community-based cross-sectional study among women (≥20 years and without a previous diagnosis of cataract, ocular trauma or diabetes or those taking steroids) from hilly and plain regions of Nepal. Eligible participants received an […]
• Effects of the re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form of omega-3 supplements on dry eye following cataract surgery.12th September 2020
  To evaluate the clinical outcomes of the systemic re-esterified triglyceride (rTG) form of omega-3 fatty acids in patients with dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery.This prospective comparative cohort study comprised 66 patients complaining of new-onset non-specific typical dry eye 1 month after uncomplicated cataract surgery. Subjects were randomly allocated into control and omega-3 groups based […]
• Seven-year trends in cataract surgery indications and quality of outcomes at Aravind Eye Hospitals, India.11th September 2020
  To report trends in cataract surgery indications, visual acuity outcomes, complication rates and reoperation rates at ten Aravind Eye Hospitals in Tamil Nadu, India.In this retrospective database study we analyzed seven years of data of cataract surgeries at Aravind during January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2018. Our main outcome measures were preoperative and 1-month […]
• Emergent Ophthalmic Surgical Care at a Tertiary Referral Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic.5th September 2020
  To characterize the delivery of emergent ophthalmic surgical care during April 2020 of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with the same time interval the year prior.Retrospective, observational before-and-after study METHODS: Review and characterization of each emergent/urgent procedure performed during April 2020 and April 2019 at a single tertiary ophthalmology referral center. Information collected included the details […]
• Iris-registration capsulotomy marking versus manual marking for toric intraocular lens alignment in cataract surgery.5th September 2020
  To compare the accuracy of toric intraocular lens (IOL) alignment and visual outcomes using femtosecond laser-assisted capsulotomy marking (CM) versus conventional slitlamp-assisted manual marking (MM).Prospective cohort study.57 patients requiring cataract surgery and toric IOL implantation (Acrysof SN6AT3-T8) were assigned to the CM group (26 eyes) or the MM group (31 eyes). Uncorrected distant visual acuity […]
• Using the West Midlands CONCERT to characterise regional incidence of acute-onset post cataract surgery endophthalmitis.3rd September 2020
  Whilst research and innovation is embedded within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) constitution, Doctors-in-training have little opportunity to contribute to designing, leading and recruiting into clinical trials or cohort studies. We formed the West Midlands Collaborative Ophthalmology Network for Clinical Effectiveness & Research by Trainees (The West Midlands CONCERT) and undertook a characterisation of […]
• The mutation spectrum in familial versus sporadic congenital cataract based on next-generation sequencing.3rd September 2020
  Congenital cataract (CC) is a significant cause of lifelong visual loss, and its genetic diagnosis is challenging due to marked genetic heterogeneity. The purpose of this article is to report the genetic findings in sporadic and familial CC patients.Patients (n = 53) who were clinically diagnosed with CC and their parents were recruited. Blood samples were collected […]
• Accuracy of intraocular lens formulas using total keratometry in eyes with previous myopic laser refractive surgery.2nd September 2020
  This comparative study aimed to determine if total keratometry (TK) from IOLMaster 700 could be applied to conventional formulas to perform IOL power calculation in eyes with previous myopic laser refractive surgery, and to evaluate their accuracy with known post-laser refractive surgery formulas.Sixty-four eyes of 49 patients with previous myopic laser refractive surgery were evaluated […]
• Uveitis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: 18-year Outcome in the Population-based Nordic Cohort Study.1st September 2020
  To assess the long-term outcome of uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).Population-based, multicenter, prospective JIA cohort, with a cross-sectional assessment of JIA-associated uveitis (JIA-U) 18 years after the onset of JIA.434 patients with JIA, of these 96 with uveitis, from defined geographical areas of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.Patients with onset of JIA between January […]
• Refractive surprise after cataract surgery secondary to smeared optics of swept-source optical coherence tomography biometer: a case report.30th August 2020
  Inaccurate biometry can lead to the wrong intraocular lens implantation and result in refractive surprise following cataract surgery. It is important to be sceptical of biometry results that do not match the refractive or clinical picture and ask for it to be repeated.We present a unique cause of refractive surprise in a patient undergoing cataract […]
• Visual outcomes after cataract surgery among the elderly residents in the ‘homes for the aged’ in South India: the Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study.29th August 2020
  To report visual outcomes and factors associated with good visual outcomes after cataract surgery among the elderly residents in ‘homes for the aged’ in Hyderabad, India.Individuals aged ≥60 years were recruited from 41 ‘homes for the aged’. All participants had a detailed eye examinations including visual acuity (VA) assessment , refraction, slit-lamp examination and fundus imaging […]
• Visual outcomes after cataract surgery among the elderly residents in the ‘homes for the aged’ in South India: the Hyderabad Ocular Morbidity in Elderly Study.29th August 2020
  To report visual outcomes and factors associated with good visual outcomes after cataract surgery among the elderly residents in ‘homes for the aged’ in Hyderabad, India.Individuals aged ≥60 years were recruited from 41 ‘homes for the aged’. All participants had a detailed eye examinations including visual acuity (VA) assessment , refraction, slit-lamp examination and fundus imaging […]
• Cataract Surgery Complexity and Surgical Complication Rates among Medicare Beneficiaries with and without Dementia.24th August 2020
  To evaluate cataract surgery complexity and complications among US Medicare beneficiaries with and without dementia.Retrospective claims-based cohort study PARTICIPANTS: A 20% representative sample of Medicare beneficiaries, 2006-2015.Dementia was identified from diagnosis codes on or prior to each beneficiary’s first-eye cataract surgery. For each surgery, we identified setting, routine versus complex coding, anesthesia provider type, duration, […]
• Influence of artificial tears on keratometric measurements in cataract patients.24th August 2020
  Assessing the influence of artificial tears of different viscosity on K-readings prior to cataract surgery.Prospective randomized cross-over, before-and-after clinical study METHODS: Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Vienna PATIENT POPULATION: A total of 123 eyes of 80 patients prior to cataract surgery were assigned to two groups based on normal and dry eyes.Two native baseline […]
• Aflibercept With or Without Suprachoroidal CLS-TA for Diabetic Macular Edema: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel-Design, Controlled Study.24th August 2020
  This study evaluated the potential safety, efficacy, and durability advantages of CLS-TA administered suprachoroidally in conjunction with intravitreal aflibercept compared to aflibercept monotherapy for the treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).TYBEE was a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-masked study. Subjects were randomized 1:1 to CLS-TA in conjunction with aflibercept (‘Active’) or aflibercept monotherapy (‘Control’) and tracked […]
• Clinical spectrum of non-syndromic microphthalmos, anophthalmos and coloboma in the paediatric population: a multicentric study from North India.24th August 2020
  To describe the clinical features, visual acuity and causes of ocular morbidity in children (0-18 years) with microphthalmos, anophthalmos, and coloboma (MAC) from North India.A retrospective study conducted between October 2017 and September 2018 in three tertiary eye institutes, part of the Bodhya Eye Consortium with consensus led common pro formas. Children with complete clinical data […]
• Progression of diffuse chorioretinal atrophy among patients with high myopia: a 4-year follow-up study.24th August 2020
  To investigate the progression pattern of diffuse chorioretinal atrophy (DCA) among Chinese participants with high myopia.This is a longitudinal, non-interventional study. Participants with high myopia, defined as ≤-6 diopters spherical power, were included and followed up for 4 years, and underwent cycloplegic autorefraction, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and fundus photography examinations. Newly established DCA, enlargement of […]
• One-year results of two-site trabeculotomy in paediatric glaucoma following cataract surgery.23rd August 2020
  The management of glaucoma following cataract surgery (GFCS) in children is challenging. This study looks at the results of two-site trabeculotomy in paediatric aphakic/pseudophakic glaucoma, 1-year post operatively.This prospective, institutional study was performed on 33 eyes with GFCS in patients aged ≤14 years. Patients underwent two-site trabeculotomy using the rigid-probe trabeculotome, through a superonasal and […]
• A Population-Based Study of Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy following Cataract Surgery.21st August 2020
  To determine if there is an increased incidence rate of post-cataract surgery (pcs) anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) compared to spontaneous AION (sAION).Retrospective, population-based cohort.Patients diagnosed with AION from January 1, 1990 through December 31, 2016 while residing in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Patients with cataract surgery preceding AION were included in the pcsAION cohort defined […]
• What Is the Cost of a Posterior Capsule Rupture Complication?21st August 2020
  To examine the cost of a posterior capsule rupture (PCR) in patients who underwent planned phacoemulsification.Retrospective review of 8,113 cataract surgeries performed between January 2014 and December 2017 at one academic institution. The rate of PCR was 0.55%, and 34 patients with PCR who met inclusion criteria were identified. Investigators evaluated the added operating room […]
• Substance P induces sympathetic immune response in the contralateral eye after the first eye cataract surgery in type 2 diabetic patients.20th August 2020
  Substance P (SP) is a nociceptive tachykinin which regulates the immune inflammatory reactions including monocyte chemoattractant protein 1 (MCP-1) production. Sequential second-eye cataract surgery patients often suffer more pain than the first one partly because of the MCP-1 increase in aqueous humor (AH). This study aims to illustrate whether SP is involved in sympathetic inflammatory […]