Corneal characteristics in children with Marfan syndrome with or without ectopia lentis by Marisa O'Brien, Lawrence Tychsen

“…Objective To measure eye findings longitudinally in MFS children with and without EL. Methods A prospective, comparative case study was conducted on 24 MFS children (48 eyes). …”
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Perfluorocarbon liquid as a short-term tamponade for managing severe open globe injuries by Liang Li, Xinghong Sun, Mengru Su, Xiaofang Wang, Feng Jiang

“…Abstract Purpose To explore the use of perfluorocarbon liquids (PFCLs) as a short-term tamponade in a staged vitrectomy approach for managing severe open globe injuries (OGIs). Methods This retrospective, interventional case series included patients undergoing 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy with PFCL tamponade for 7–14 days (mean 11.2 ± 3.36 days), followed by secondary vitrectomy and silicone oil exchange. …”
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The Role of Age in Shaping Cognitive, Physical, and Psychosocial Outcomes in Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Leszek Sułkowski, Andrzej Matyja, Maciej Matyja

“…<i>Materials and Methods:</i> A cross-sectional study was conducted at a single dialysis center in Poland, involving 79 adult patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. …”
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Impact of dual sensory impairment on the risk of incident dementia: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Adrian Fuente, Ahmed Amine Alaoui, Daniele Urso, Stefano Giannoni-Luza, Jeremy Ting, Samir Jabbour

“…Thus, in this systematic review, we aim to evaluate the risk of developing all-cause dementia due to dual sensory (visual and hearing) impairment and to comprehensively explore possible sources of heterogeneity.Methods and analysis This protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2015 statement and has been registered on the PROSPERO international prospective register of systematic reviews. …”
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Real-World Outcomes with Complement Inhibitors for Geographic Atrophy: A Comparative Study of Pegacetacoplan versus Avacincaptad Pegol by Rush RB, Klein W, Reinauer RM

“…All subjects included in the study had a visual acuity of ≥ 20/200 at baseline, a total GA lesion area of ≥ 1.5 mm2 and ≤ 17.5 mm2at baseline, and follow-up of 12-months following IVA or IVP initiation. …”
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Effects of Trapezius Muscle Self-Stretching on Muscle Stiffness and Choroidal Circulatory Dynamics: An Evaluation Using Ultrasound Strain Elastography and Laser Speckle Flowgraphy by Miki Yoshimura, Takanori Taniguchi, Takeshi Yoshitomi, Yuki Hashimoto

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Efficacy and Safety of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery with the Catalys Platform in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Cataract: A Prospective Cohort Study by Juan Liang, Yan Gao, Lianghuan Nan, Jinli Zhao, Yan Zhao, Ruihua Wei

“…Currently, there is a lack of evidence-based medical data regarding the safety and efficacy of FLACS in this specific population. Methods In this prospective study, 87 patients with diabetic cataract were randomized to the CPS (n = 46) and FLACS group (n = 41). …”
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Fractal-Based Quantitative Collateral Assessment for Thrombectomy Candidate Selection in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Preliminary Study by Chien-Hung Chang, Chi-Ming Ku, Tzong-Rong Ger, Wen-Piao Lin

“…This preliminary study introduces the multiphase quantitative collateral score (mqCS), a novel imaging biomarker designed to provide an objective and reproducible assessment of both the morphological extent and temporal dynamics of collateral flow. <b>Methods</b>: In this exploratory study, 54 AIS patients treated with EVT were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Alternative Health and Conventional Medicine Discourse About Cancer on TikTok: Computer Vision Analysis of TikTok Videos by Roxana Mika Muenster, Kai Gangi, Drew Margolin

“…MethodsUsing computer vision analysis and subsequent qualitative close reading of 831 TikTok videos, this study examined how alternative health and conventional medicine videos on cancer differ with regard to the visual language used. …”
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Retrospective analysis of risk factors for unplanned anterior vitrectomy during planned cataract ultrasonic phacoemulsification in Chinese adult patients by Shiyun Li, Yi Ma

“…Methods A retrospective analysis of 676 cataract eyes as the first diagnosis was made. …”
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Comparative ocular outcomes of tirzepatide versus other anti-obesity medications in people with obesity by Yu-Nan Huang, Jo-Ching Chen, Pin-Hung Li, Min-Yen Hsu, Chun-Wen Cheng, Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz, Pen-Hua Su

“…We examine ocular health outcomes among individuals with obesity receiving Tirzepatide, Semaglutide, Phentermine/Topiramate, Naltrexone/Bupropion, or Phentermine monotherapy. Methods This propensity-score matched cohort study analyzed TriNetX US network data from November 2023 through April 2025. …”
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Bio-interventional uveoscleral outflow enhancement in patients with medically uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma: 1-year results of allograft-reinforced cyclodialysis by Kevin Barber, Brian Flowers, Michael Patterson, Lautaro Vera, Tsontcho Ianchulev, Iqbal Ike Ahmed

“…Design: Prospective interventional real-world evidence trial. Methods: Patients with POAG and medicated baseline IOP >21 mmHg failing medical therapy underwent bio-interventional uveoscleral outflow enhancement surgery with an ab-interno allograft-reinforced cyclodialysis. …”
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Outcomes of Repeat Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Keratoconus: Case Series by Kirat O, Fairaq R, AlMutlak M, AlQahtani RS, AlHussein GA, AlHilali S

“…The overall graft survival rate was 93%, with one failure due to poor compliance with postoperative steroids and follow-ups. Visual recovery was favorable, with 57% achieving 20/40 or better.Conclusion: Repeat DALK is a safe and effective alternative to penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for failed primary DALK, offering high graft survival and favorable visual outcomes while minimizing immune-related complications. …”
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Real-World Outcomes in Pre-Existing Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Subjects Undergoing Avacincaptad Therapy for Geographic Atrophy by Rush RB, Klein W, Rush SW, Reinauer RM

“…Study and Control Group subjects had a baseline visual acuity of ≥ 20/200, a total GA lesion area of ≥ 1 mm2 and ≤ 17.5 mm2, and follow-up of 12-months following IVA commencement.Results: A total of 64 patients were analyzed. …”
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Comparing Rotational Stability of Clareon and Eyhance Toric IOLs in a Real-World Setting by Connell B, LaHood B

“…This study evaluates the post-operative rotational stability of the Eyhance Toric IOL compared to the Clareon Toric IOL, recognized for its stable performance.Methods: Patients undergoing cataract surgery received either the Eyhance or Clareon Toric IOLs. …”
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A modified technique of compression sutures combined with intracameral sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for acute corneal hydrops by Omar Kirat, Nada K. Naaman, Adhwa Alsadoon, Halah Bin Helayel, Rafah Fairaq

“…Purpose: This study aimed to present cases of acute corneal hydrops managed using a modified compression suture technique and intracameral gas tamponade. Methods: Eight cases presented to the emergency room with acute drop in vision, corneal opacity, and Descemet’s membrane defects. …”
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Prevalence, risk factors and clinical features of sensory A-V pattern exotropia by Bin-Bin Zhu, Shi-Yu Tang, Xiang-Jun Wang, Li-Cheng Fu, Jian-Hua Yan

“…AIM: To investigate the potential mechanisms of A-V pattern and evaluate the surgical outcomes used in the treatment of sensory exotropia. METHODS: The medical records of patients with sensory A-V pattern exotropia who underwent strabismus surgery between May 2014 to June 2019 was retrospectively reviewed. …”
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Lutein-Containing Antioxidants in Patients with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Dry Type of Age-Related Macular Degeneration by D. A. Dorofeev

“…To assess the dynamics of structural-functional markers in patients with combined pathology: primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with the background of lutein-containing drugs at long-term follow-up. Patients and Methods. The period of research was from November 2016 to January 2018; A parallel prospective study of patients (88 eyes), mean age 67.81 ± 8.41 (M ± σ); 67.64 (63.14; 73.08) (Me, Q25%, Q75%) years with combined pathology POAG and AMD (AREDS I and II). …”
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Perceived ability and influencing factors of the signage system for color vision deficiency groups: A case study of metro travel process by HeBing Yang, YiKang Zhang, MinFeng Yao, ZiHan Li, Tingting Yan, ZiHao Wang, Yueying Li

“…Existing research focuses mainly on digital interfaces, with limited attention to how CVD groups perceive signage in complex environments, highlighting the need for studies addressing their wayfinding difficulties. Methods: This study examines the metro transit process at Lücuo Station in Xiamen, selecting two critical spatial nodes in urban streets and two within the station. …”
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Prevalence of cervical dysplasia and its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics in a low-resource setting by Babatunde Enoch Adewumi, Julius kolajo Dare, Rita Omobosola Alabi, Rosemary Oluwatosin Komolafe, Sonnen Atinge, Enoch Olaoluwa Olatoye, Halimat Eyitayo Issa, Bethrand Ozioma Chukwu, Emmanuel Kokori, Alexander Idu Entonu

“…Healthcare workers were trained to screen 3,062 women using visual inspection methods, including visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) and visual inspection with Lugol’s iodine (VILI). …”
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