Introduction: This case study presents an adolescent patient with a complex ocular condition characterized by cystoid macular oedema (CMO) in both eyes (OU). The patient experienced significant diagnostic and management challenges, ultimately leading to the identification of [....] » Read More
Introduction: Severe bilateral vision loss following head trauma presented a unique diagnostic challenge, especially when typical imaging and laboratory results are unremarkable. This case study explores the journey of a young male who experienced a significant visual declin [....] » Read More
A 22-year-old gentleman presented with a history of blurry vision and light sensitivity in both eyes. He had difficulty reading for the past two months. He denied any history of hyperhidrosis or anhidrosis. Clinical examination revealed that the basal diameter of both pupils was [....] » Read More
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Title : An innovative in vitro human-based millifluidic platform as useful tool to underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration in glaucoma
Anna Maria Bassi, University of Genoa, Italy
Several neurodegenerative diseases, including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration all involve retinal cell death. Neuroprotection is an important goal for the prevention and treatment of neurodegeneration. To this end, having reliable experimental [....] » Read More
Title : Optic nerve orthograde axonal transport in abusive head trauma suspects
Minckler Don S, UCI, Gavin Herbert Eye Inst., United States
Two autopsy studies of optic nerves from 76 eyes of abusive head trauma (AHT) suspects demonstrated block of orthograde axonal transport in the lamina cribrosa (LC) in 94% of cases by APP-A4 immunohistochemistry (IHC).1,2 APP-A4 is the only currently available IHC marker [....] » Read More
Title : Ultra-Widefield protocol enhances automated classification of diabetic retinopathy severity with OCT angiography
Kasra Rezaei, University of Washington, United States
Purpose: To assess the diagnostic usefulness of retinal nonperfusion to classify eyes based on diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity on OCT angiography (OCTA) and determine whether wider field of view (FOV) OCTA protocols enhance the diagnostic usefulness of retinal nonperfusio [....] » Read More
Title : Lumevoq gene therapy in leber hereditary optic neuropathy
Magali Taiel, GenSight Biologics, France
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare, maternally inherited mitochondrial genetic disease with a high unmet medical need. Three primary point mutations in the mtDNA are responsible for LHON in 90% of subjects: G3460A, G11778A and T14484C, located respectively in the [....] » Read More
Title : Various types of ocular injuries and highlights the significance of timely treatment to prevent visual loss
Gowhar Ahmad, Florence Hospital Srinagar, India
Ocular injuries are kind of common ocular disorders sndvtheur timely treatment is very important to prevent any kind of visual loss the type of ocular injuries are: Perforating, Non perforating, Blunt, Finger nail injuries, Chemical, R t a related eye injuries, Sports related, H [....] » Read More
Title : Colour doppler imaging of ocular circulation in diabetic patients with and without diabetic retinopathy
Aakriti Agarwal, Hamdard Institute of Higher Education and Research, India
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the most common microvascular complication in Diabetic patients and the leading global cause of vision loss in working middle-aged adults. Exposure to hyperglycaemia over an extended period and duration of diabetes are the most common risk f [....] » Read More
Title : Role of anterior segment optical coherence tomography in detecting subtle kayser fleischer ring
Asad Hussain, AIIMS New Delhi, India
Case Description: A 70-year-old female presented to the neurology clinic with complaints of bilateral symmetrical hand tremor since three years and head tremor since six months. The patient had a family history of Wilson disease. She was referred to the ophthalmology clinic to sc [....] » Read More
Title : Outcomes and complications of anterior capsule tear following phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Zahra Akbari, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Background: We aimed to present the outcomes and complications following phacoemulsification cataract surgery complicated by anterior capsule tears. Methods: This study prospectively included patients who had phacoemulsification cataract surgery with anterior capsule tears. The [....] » Read More
Title : Effects of phacoemulsification, viscosynechiolysis, and trabeculectomy on recent cases with acute primary angle closure
Zahra Akbari, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Purpose: To investigate the differences in the effects of phacoemulsification, viscosynechiolysis, and Trabeculectomy on cases with a recent history of Acute Primary Angle Closure (APAC). Methods: Patients with cataracts, Peripheral Anterior Synechia (PAS), and a history of APAC [....] » Read More
Title : Improving the quality of aftercare in patients received pars plana vitrectomy surgery
Hiu Kwan Fiona Fung, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, United Kingdom
Introduction: Pars plana vitrectomy is a common surgical technique employed to allow access to the posterior segment to treat vitreoretinal conditions such as retinal detachments, macular holes and vitreous haemorrhage. NHS Grampian, as a health board responsible for over half a [....] » Read More
Title : Maintaining optimal oxygen saturation—the key to reduce both severe ROP & neurodisability
Hiranmoyee Das, Nazareth Hospital, India
Introduction: History has shown that restricted use of oxygen leads to higher mortality and neuro disability, whereas liberal usage is linked to ROP. With the upgradation of Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a tertiary health care unit, the number of premature infants [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating the efficacy of ai chatbots in triage and referrals for ophthalmic conditions
Piyush Jain, Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati Medical College, India
This case report describes a 38-year-old male who presented with significant orbital trauma following an injury by a wooden object. Despite a concerning CT scan suggesting right globe rupture, surgical exploration revealed an extraconal foreign body with an intact globe. This r [....] » Read More
Title : Navigating the complexity of MacTel: A case report
Aakriti Agarwal, Hamdard Institute of Higher Education and Research, India
Aims/ Purpose: To report a patient with bilateral macular telangiectasia Methods: Patient came to the eye OPD with complaints of diminution of vision of both eyes Results: A 50 year old female came to the eye OPD with gradual, painless diminution of vision both eyes. She ha [....] » Read More
Title : Unraveling the impact of extreme eye exercises on visual acuity
Maria Santos, University of Naples, Italy
Background: In a society obsessed with physical fitness, the trend has recently extended to our ocular health. This study delves into the novel world of extreme eye exercises which have seen a surge in many fitness circles in the US, and analyses their purported benefits on visua [....] » Read More
Title : 2 year outcomes of a virtual glaucoma clinic in an Irish ophthalmic hospital
Gareth O Dwyer, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Ireland
The increasing workload placed on the glaucoma service in Ireland has led to the implementation of a virtual glaucoma service in the country’s leading eye hospital. Briefly, those with stable glaucoma who require monitoring attend on a regular basis for visual acuity, IOP m [....] » Read More