High-resolution esophageal manometry in patients with achalasia by A. A. Smirnov, M. M. Kiriltseva, M. E. Luybchenko, L. I. Davletbaeva, A. V. Kochetkov

“…We assumed that low pressure figures may be affected by incorrect installation of the manometric catheter.Methods and materials. This research included 149 patients (61 by retrospective estimating the patients data and 88 new patients) with achalasia established during the period from January 2017 to March 2020. …”
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Impact of COVID-19-Related Lockdown on Glaucoma Patients by Mine Esen Barış, Mukaddes Damla Çiftçi, Suzan Güven Yılmaz, Halil Ateş

“…In the first 4 weeks after the lockdown ended, 163 patients were examined at the outpatient clinic and marked visual loss was detected in 10 eyes of 9 (5.5%) patients who did not attend follow-up visits due to the pandemic.Conclusion:During the lockdown, emergency surgeries related to glaucoma decreased by 71.7% and marked visual loss was detected in 5.5% of the patients examined after the lockdown. …”
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Adherence and factors influencing adherence to glaucoma medications among adult glaucoma patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Kibruyisfaw Weldeab Abore, Estifanos Bekele Fole, Mahlet Tesfaye Abebe, Natnael Fikadu Tekle, Robel Bayou Tilahun, Fraol Daba Chinkey, Michael Teklehaimanot Abera

“…Raised intraocular pressure could cause progressive visual field loss and blindness if left uncontrolled. …”
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Effects of Integrated Virtual Reality and Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on Standing Balance by Gaurav N. Pradhan, Sarah E. Kingsbury, Jan Stepanek, Michael J. Cevette

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of joint GVS and VR with moving visual stimulus on standing balance. <b>Methods:</b> Using a repeated measures counter-balanced design, motion sickness, postural sway, and velocity utilizing the center of pressure (COP) along the mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP) axes were obtained in 18 subjects during optokinetic (OPK) stimulus (black and white vertical bars moving from left to the right) in VR across three interventions: GVS in the same direction of visual stimulus—left to right ear (Positive GVS), GVS in the opposite direction of visual stimulus—right to left ear (Negative GVS), and without GVS (Null GVS). …”
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Real world outcomes of Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy in black and Afro-Latinx adult patients with glaucoma: a 2-year retrospective study by Ayobami Adebayo, Chester Ng, Daniel Laroche

“…We previously reported 6 months results using the Kahook Dual Blade in Black and Afro-Latino patients.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy alone or coupled with phacoemulsification cataract surgery to minimize intraocular pressure, number of medications used and visual field preservation in Black patients or Afro-Latinx who have open-angle glaucoma (OAG).DesignThis was a retrospective, nonrandomized study that was carried out at two private practices in Harlem, NY and Queens, NY.MethodsThis study consisted of patients with OAG who underwent phacoemulsification combined with goniotomy (PE + KDB) or goniotomy alone (KDB). …”
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Efficacy of proximity loggers for detection of contacts between maternal pairs of white‐tailed deer by Ryan Walrath, Timothy R. Van Deelen, Kurt C. VerCauteren

“…Estimates of P and V provide estimates of nondetection bias for future studies that use proximity loggers to estimate frequencies of encounters and help quantify the usefulness of this technology relative to visual observation. Management concerns such as chronic wasting disease and bovine tuberculosis could be better understood and addressed by using proximity loggers because they are better able to quantify close contact than conventional methods such as radiotelemetry or Global Positioning System telemetry. © 2011 The Wildlife Society.…”
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Oroxylin A promotes retinal ganglion cell survival in a rat optic nerve crush model. by Shu-Fang Lin, Jia-Ying Chien, Kishan Kapupara, Chi-Ying F Huang, Shun-Ping Huang

“…Electrophysiological visual function was assessed by flash visual evoked potentials (FVEP). …”
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Autologous Proximal Tibia Cancellous Bone Graft Harvesting through a Modified Minimally Invasive Transtendinous Approach by Ganesh R Shetty, Priyan T Pandiyan, Muthusarvanakumar Meignanaguru, Raj G Veeramani

“…Pain was assessed with the visual analog scale in the immediate postoperative period. …”
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The prevalence and correlates of vision impairment and glasses ownership among ethnic minority and Han schoolchildren in rural China. by Huan Wang, Brandon Barket, Sharon Du, Dimitris Friesen, Ezra Kohrman, Esther Tok, Baixiang Xiao, Wenyong Huang, Ving Fai Chan, Graeme MacKenzie, Nathan Congdon

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>To determine the prevalence of visual impairment and glasses ownership among Han Chinese and Hui minority junior high school children in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.…”
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A Novel Trans-Impedance Matrix (TIM) Abnormality Pattern in Cochlear Implants by Erica Pizzol, Sara Ghiselli, Patrizia Frontera, Daria Salsi, Domenico Cuda

“…We classified this pattern as severe (20 devices) or mild (35 devices) according to the visual extent of the abnormality. We considered the visual extension of the pattern, device lifetime, type of internal part of the CI, and auditory performance (speech audiometry in quiet at 65 dB and in noise—Ita Matrix Sentence Test). …”
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Effect of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors on choroid in patients with macular choroid neovascular membrane and degenerative myopia . Preliminary report by V. A. Solomin, D. A. Magaramov, G. F. Kachalina

“…Purpose: to assess the effect of vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors on choroid in patients with myopic macular choroid neovascular membrane.Methods: 12 eyes (12 patients) aged 19-47 years with myopia and macular choroid neovascular membrane (mCNV) were enrolled in a study group. …”
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Outcomes in Acute Ocular Surface Chemical Injury—Role of pH Measurement on Presentation: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Emma Spowart, Sayali Pradhan, Charlotte Bruce, Borja Salvador-Culla, Gustavo Figueiredo, Francisco C. Figueiredo

“…We aimed to determine the prognostic value of tear film pH on presentation in acute chemical eye injuries. Methods Demographics, pH values, causative chemical, injury circumstances, injury severity, and clinical and visual outcomes were assessed from previously collated data from patients presenting to the emergency eye department (EED) in a UK tertiary hospital. …”
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Characteristics of Patients Who Drop Out of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy for Macular Edema Associated with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion by Setsuko Kawakami, Yoshihiro Wakabayashi, Yoko Watanabe, Kazuhiko Umazume, Kaori Yamamoto, Hiroshi Goto

“…To investigate the dropout rate of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment for macular edema (ME) secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and identify the characteristics of dropout cases. Methods. We studied 235 eyes of 235 treatment-naïve BRVO-ME patients receiving intravitreal injection of ranibizumab. …”
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Evidence for Genetic Causal Association Between the Gut Microbiome, Derived Metabolites, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Mediation Mendelian Randomization Analysis by Pinghui Wei, Shan Gao, Guoge Han

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Effects of an aquatic protocol on electromyography activation and strength of lower limb muscles in blind women: A randomized controlled trial. by Asma Salari, Mansour Sahebozamani, Abdolhamid Daneshjoo, Mohammad Alimoradi, Mojtaba Iranmanesh, Nicola Relph, Guillermo Mendez-Rebolledo

“…Therefore, this study investigated the effects of a tailored aquatic exercise protocol on muscle activation and strength in visually impaired individuals.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>Thirty women who were blind (mean age = 29.03 ± 2.20 years) were randomly assigned to an experimental (EX) group and a control (CO) group. …”
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Effect of exercise rehabilitation, neuromuscular muscle stimulation, and massage on ischemic stroke recovery and hypertension: a randomized trial by Ammar Hadi, Shimal H. Hamad, Nabaz Ali Ahmed

“…Methods: A prospective, randomised, controlled trial was conducted with 180 male IS patients who met the eligibility criteria for thrombolytic treatment. …”
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Spectacle wear compliance and quality of life among youthful myopes in the Cape Coast metropolis, Ghana: a prospective cohort study by Samuel Kyei, Moses Obah, Randy Asiamah, Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Rexford Gyaami

“…Abstract Purpose To determine the spectacle wear compliance, impact of myopia and its correction on quality of life of a youthful clinical sample. Methods This study was a prospective cohort design at two eyecare facilities in Cape Coast, Ghana. …”
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Supporting IOL’S in a Deficient Capsular Environment: The Tale of No “Tails” by Domenico Boccuzzi, Date Purva, Vincenzo Orfeo, Pasquale Napolitano, Alessandro Mularoni, Aurelio Imburgia, Matteo Forlini

“…Visual acuity and outcomes were analyzed in 24 eyes of 23 patients (14 male and 9 female). …”
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Comparing scleral wound suturing and non-suturing in 23-gauge vitrectomy combined with cataract phacoemulsification for the management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy by Wu Hongyan, Zhao Guangjin, Zhou Hangshuai

“…Abstract Purpose To compare the outcomes of scleral wound suturing and non-suturing in 23-gauge vitrectomy combined with cataract phacoemulsification on eyes with severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Methods This retrospective cohort study enrolled patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy who underwent a 23-step vitrectomy combined with cataract phacoemulsification. …”
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A comparison of operating room toric placement tools: CALLISTO eye vs. e Wavetec AnalyzOR (CORTCO) by Maria C. Scott

“…Methods This was a prospective, single center, parallel treatment group, bilateral and unilateral, randomized, 1-month study on patients scheduled to undergo routine, small-incision cataract surgery with a toric intraocular lens implantation. …”
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