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Purpose. This study was conducted to compare the improvement in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity before and after neodymium yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd-YAG) capsulotomy in patients with posterior capsular opacity. ...

Auditory-perceptual sensitivity to acoustic variation, referred to as auditory acuity, plays a central role in children's speech development. In speech perception, auditory acuity determines the acceptable phonetic varia...

Isac Wickman,1 Ivana Huzevkova,1 Marion Schroeder,1 Elisabet Granstam,2 Ulrika Kjellström,1 Monica Lövestam-Adrian1 1Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Ophthalmology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; 2Department of Su...

Purpose: To evaluate the long-term outcomes of Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments (ICRS) implantation in pediatric patients with keratoconus.  Methods: Retrospective analysis of eyes with ICRS implantation in pediatri...

Background: A full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) causes central vision loss. Although modern vitrectomy techniques achieve high closure rates, functional recovery remained variable. Aim: This study aimed to describe th...

Arnaud Lognon,1 Benjamin Matagrin,1 Emilie Agard,2 Hussam El Chehab,2 Sarah Verrecchia,1,3 Antoine Levron,2 Roman Chudzinski,1 Jeremy Billant,1,2 Axel Goissaud-Mignard,1 Ines Fenniri,1 Corinne Dot1,2 1Department of Ophth...

Background. Childhood cataract is an important cause of blindness in children and imposes a huge socio economic burden on society.  Purpose. Aim of the study is to identify the visual outcome after cataract surgery...

Background. High myopia is a refractive error and a serious problem among teenagers. This condition can lead to significant vision impairment if left unaddressed, affecting their daily activities and overall quality of l...

Junha Kang,1,* Jeewon Han,2,* Chung Min Lee,2 Nahyun Park,2 Yea Eun Lee,2 Kyu Sang Eah,2 Ho Seok Chung,2 Jae Yong Kim,2 Ronald Yeoh,3 Hyeck-Soo Son,4 Hun Lee2,5 1City St George’s, University of London, ...

BackgroundHigh-dose intravenous methylprednisolone (HD-IVMP) is the first-line treatment for dysthyroid optic neuropathy (DON). However, a significant proportion of patients exhibit a poor response, risking irreversible ...

BackgroundPhakic intraocular lenses (pIOLs), used to correct high refractive errors, have since been associated with long-term complications including glaucoma and cataract formation. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) ...

Abstract Background Procedures performed after-hours have been associated with worse outcomes in several procedural specialties. Data examining the relationship between procedure timing and adverse event severity in inte...

PurposeThe visual accessibility of fonts refers to the range of print sizes and efficiency with which readers can access text. One goal of font design may be to maximize accessibility for a wide range of users including ...

Introduction Socio-economic status (SES) influences paediatric visual health by affecting eye care access, refractive error prevalence and spectacle provision. This study examines the link between household income and pa...

BackgroundThis study examined the association between vitreous cellular repressor of E1A-stimulated genes 1 (CREG1) levels and the therapeutic response to ranibizumab in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME).Methods...

Introduction: Vision plays a critical role in maintaining quality of life, particularly among elderly individuals. Senile cataracts, a leading cause of visual impairment in older adults, can significantly hinder daily fu...

Background. Refractive errors are leading pathology of visual organ among active age population. Myopia is one of the main causes of disability and blindness. Purpose. To assess the clinical outcomes of changes in endoth...

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the clinical features of the eye trauma and its outcomes in children in Ukraine. Methods: The features of the clinical picture of different types of eye trauma, methods of treatment ...

Background: Clinical reasoning in the intensive care unit (ICU), a complex, high-acuity and stressful environment, may require a different set of critical thinking and decision-making approaches to undergraduate physiot...

Carotid-Cavernous Fistulas (CCFs) are aberrant arteriovenous connections between the carotid arteries and the cavernous sinus. Although uncommon, they might manifest with subtle or deceptive symptoms, especially in young...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the indications, timing, and clinical outcomes of phakic implantable collamer lens (ICL) exchange or explantation between eyes with keratoconus and eyes without keratoconus or other...

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of blindness in working-age individuals in the developed countries. Studies have found that diabetic macular edema (DME) is a major cause of visual impairment in pat...

PurposeTo compare early clinical outcomes, centration accuracy, and optical quality–related parameters after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) performed using the VisuMax 800 and VisuMax 500 platforms in a Ch...

Abstract Background Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by progressive endothelial dysfunction and corneal edema. Reliable objective biomarkers for grading disease severity are currently evolving....