Real world data on digital remote refraction in a healthy population of 14,680 eyes by Casper van der Zee, Heshow Jamal, Marc Muijzer, Laurence Frank, Gerko Vink, Robert Wisse

“…Abstract Refractive errors are the leading cause of preventable visual impairment, to which web-based remote refraction could contribute. …”
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The Polymorphisms with Cataract Susceptibility Impair the EPHA2 Receptor Stability and Its Cytoprotective Function by Jin Yang, Dan Li, Qi Fan, Lei Cai, Xiaodi Qiu, Peng Zhou, Yi Lu

“…Despite accumulating evidence revealing susceptibility genes for age-related cataract, its pathophysiology leading to visual impairment at the cellular and molecular level remains poorly understood. …”
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Frequency And Type Of Refractive Errors Among The Teenage Groups Presenting In Eye OPD In Shaikh Zayed Hospital Lahore by Sumaira Rahim, Irum Abbas, Atif Mansoor Ahmed, Zyiemah Arif, Abdul Qudos, Tehmina Imdad

“…There is a need of creating awareness regarding its risk factors and life style modifications which can help in reducing burden of visual impairment …”
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Angle Closure Glaucoma in Retinitis Pigmentosa by Chandni Pradhan, Simanta Khadka, Purushottam Joshi

“…In these patients, angle closure-related high IOP can have a detrimental effect on the pre-existing visual impairment. However, this can be prevented by thorough clinical examination and timely intervention in those susceptible eyes.…”
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Side effects and hypersensitivity reactions to corticosteroids by M.Z. Lisiecka

“…These adverse reactions encompass hyperglycemia, hypertension, respiratory issues, visual impairments, skin conditions like contact dermatitis, bone tissue complications, and behavioral disorders, notably in children. …”
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HLA-C Alleles and Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Brazilian Patients with AIDS by Tânia Gisela Biberg-Salum, Maria de Lourdes Veronese Rodrigues, Ana Paula Morais Fernandes, Neifi Hassan Salum Deghaide, Jayter Silva de Paula, Erick C. Castelli, Celso Teixeira Mendes-Junior, Eduardo Antonio Donadi

“…Since cytomegalovirus retinitis (CR) is an important cause of visual impairment among AIDS patients and HLA-C alleles have been associated with AIDS disease outcome, we typed HLA-C locus in patients with AIDS exhibiting or not CR. …”
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Genome sequencing reveals novel variants in a diverse population with congenital anterior segment anomalies by Ashraf Hussain, Maria Fernanda Villalba, Dayna Morel Swols, Rayan Abou Khzam, Brittney Keira Johnson, LéShon Peart, Sarha D’Haiti, Alana L. Grajewski, Mustafa Tekin, Ta Chen Chang, Guney Bademci

“…Abstract Congenital anterior segment anomalies are disorders that affect the development of the eye and cause severe visual impairment. The molecular basis of congenital anterior segment anomalies is not well known. …”
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Improvement of Depression after Treatment of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula: A Case Report and a Review by Minoru Nakagawa, Kenji Sugiu, Koji Tokunaga, Chihoko Sakamoto, Kenjiro Fujiwara

“…Patients with dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) in the transverse-sigmoid sinus suffer from several symptoms: bruit, headache, visual impairment, and so on. But depression is rare in patients with DAVF. …”
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Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials on Safety and Efficacy of Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Treatments for Retinitis Pigmentosa by Marta Sacchetti, Flavio Mantelli, Daniela Merlo, Alessandro Lambiase

“…Several treatments have been proposed to slow down progression of Retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a hereditary retinal degenerative condition leading to severe visual impairment. The aim of this study is to systematically review data from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating safety and efficacy of medical interventions for the treatment of RP. …”
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Unilateral Optic Neuropathy and Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma following Snake Envenomation by Osman Okan Olcaysu, Kenan Cadirci, Ahmet Altun, Afak Durur Karakaya, Huseyin Bayramlar

“…Approximately 18 hours after envenomation, a 67-year-old female patient described visual impairment and severe pain in her left eye (LE). …”
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Transformative Gamified Binocular Therapy for Unilateral Amblyopia in Young Children: Pilot Prospective Efficacy and Safety Study by Wenqing Zhu, Shuneng Gu, Jian Li, Jin Lin, Chanling Hu, Rui Liu

“… Abstract BackgroundAmblyopia is a common cause of visual impairment in children. Compliance with traditional treatments for amblyopia is challenging due to negative psychosocial impacts. …”
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Islamic Religious Education Learning Strategies for Inclusion Students at Muhammadiyah High School by Fadhilla Nangroe Anggraini, Triono Ali Mustofa, Abil Fida Muhammad Qois Al Hadi

“…The study results showed that inclusive learning strategies began with recognizing the unique needs of students, such as visual impairments, hearing impairments, hyperactivity, and intellectual disabilities. …”
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A comprehensive review on early detection of drusen patterns in age-related macular degeneration using deep learning models by Kiruthika M, Malathi G

“…Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness that affects the eye from the age of fifty-five and older. …”
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THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING PHYSICS TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Frank Angelo Pacala

“…The most commonly studied disability was visual impairment, followed by intellectual disabilities. …”
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Factors affecting visual outcomes of pituitary macroadenoma following transsphenoidal surgery by Shoeb, Ugan Singh Meena, Suresh Kumawat

“…Vision results were assessed using the Visual Impairment Score (VIS), combining visual acuity and visual field deficits. …”
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Geographical prevalence and risk factors for pterygium: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zhe Yuan, Lei Liu, Jingyang Wu, Desheng Huang, Jin Geng

“…Objective Pterygium is considered to be a proliferative overgrowth of bulbar conjunctiva that can induce significant astigmatism and cause visual impairment; this is the first meta-analysis to investigate the pooled prevalence and risk factors for pterygium in the global world.Design A systematic review and meta-analysis of population-based studies.Setting International.Participants A total of 20 studies with 900 545 samples were included.Primary outcome measure The pooled prevalence and risk factors for pterygium.Results 20 studies were included. …”
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Corticosteroid-sparing topical treatment with cyclosporin for juvenile keratoconjunctivitis by Amarilla Barcsay-Veres, Anita Csorba, Illes Kovacs, Laszlo Tothfalusi, Otto Alexander Maneschg

“…Abstract Ocular surface inflammation due to allergy and blepharitis can lead to corneal complications and visual impairment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a cyclosporin 0.1% topical treatment achieving steroid-sparing. …”
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The Relationship between Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate and Diabetic Retinopathy by Jingyang Wu, Jin Geng, Limin Liu, Weiping Teng, Lei Liu, Lei Chen

“…Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in working-aged people. …”
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Characterization of visual cognition in pre-manifest, manifest and reduced penetrance Huntington’s disease by Rocio Del Pino, Maria Ángeles Acera, Amaia Ortiz de Echevarrría, Beatriz Tijero, Marta Ruiz-Lopez, Johanne Somme, Javier Ruiz-Martínez, Andrea Gabilondo, Ioana M. Croitoru, Lara Pardina, Naia Ayo-Mentxakatorre, Ane Murueta-Goyena, Iñigo Gabilondo, Rosario Sanchez-Pernaute, Tamara Fernández-Valle, Juan Carlos Gómez Esteban

“…Abstract Cognitive and visual impairment are common in Huntington’s Disease (HD) and may precede motor diagnosis. …”
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Systemic Comorbidity in Children with Cataracts in Nigeria: Advocacy for Rubella Immunization by Roseline Duke, Sidney Oparah, Adedayo Adio, Okon Eyo, Friday Odey

“…Congenital and developmental cataracts are leading causes of childhood blindness and severe visual impairment. They may be associated with systemic diseases including congenital heart diseases which are among the major causes of morbidity and mortality in childhood. …”
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