The use of contact lenses in patients with prior bleb-forming glaucoma surgery by Si Jie Tang, Timothy Do, Melissa Barnett, Kaaryn Pederson, Michele C. Lim

“…Abstract Background This study aims to investigate the success of contact lens (CL) wear in patients who have had bleb-forming glaucoma surgeries and to assess the rate of CL related complications. Methods Patients who received any type of CL services at an academic center and who had a bleb-forming glaucoma surgery were identified by billing records over a 15-year period. …”
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Dry Eye Syndrome in the Practice of a Cataract Surgeon: A Clinical Case by N. V. Maychuk, M. G. Petrova, D. A. Yarkin, N. Sh. Sarhadov

“…To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated approach in preparing a patient for cataract surgery with the implantation of a “premium” lens and full recovery in the postoperative period.Materials and methods. A patient applied to YourMed and underwent a standard examination for a refractive patient, including a comprehensive assessment of the condition of the ocular surface. …”
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Comparison of the effectiveness of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis treatment with corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma mono-therapy by I. A. Shynchukovskyi, O. H. Tereshchuk

“…Aim: to evaluate the effectiveness of TMJ osteoarthritis treatment with monotherapy with hyaluronic acid, corticosteroids, and platelet-rich plasma. Materials and methods. We included 90 patients who received intra-articular injections. …”
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Outcomes of the Paul Glaucoma Implant in Refractory Secondary Glaucoma by Khodeiry MM, Hassan AK, Elhusseiny AM, Lee RK, Sayed MS

“…Mohamed M Khodeiry,1,2 Amr K Hassan,3 Abdelrahman M Elhusseiny,4 Richard K Lee,2 Mohamed S Sayed5,6 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA; 2Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA; 3Department of Ophthalmology, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt; 4Department of Ophthalmology, Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA; 5Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 6Department of Ophthalmology, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesCorrespondence: Mohamed S Sayed, Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Email msayed82@hotmail.comPurpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Paul Glaucoma Implant (PGI) surgery in patients with secondary glaucomas.Patients and Methods: Retrospective chart review of adult patients with medically recalcitrant secondary glaucoma who underwent PGI implantation at a single tertiary center between August 2022 and June 2023. …”
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The incidence and risk factors of perioperative delirium in elderly patients with hip fracture under the Unaccompanied- Care model by XiaoLing Chen, Yixin Huang, Fengxiang Chen, Xiaole Jiang, Dongze Lin, Fengfei Lin

“…Abstract Objective This study aims to assess the incidence of postoperative delirium in elderly patients with hip fractures under the Unaccompanied- Care model and to explore its risk factors. Methods This retrospective observational study prospectively included elderly patients with hip fractures who were admitted to the Trauma Department of our hospital from November 2024 to May 2025, managed under the Unaccompanied-Care nursing model, and underwent surgical treatment. …”
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Analysis of Early EEG Changes After Tocilizumab Treatment in New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus by Yong-Won Shin, Sang Bin Hong, Sang Kun Lee

“…We investigated early electroencephalography (EEG) changes following tocilizumab administration in NORSE patients using both quantitative and qualitative analyses. <b>Methods</b>: We retrospectively analyzed six NORSE patients who received tocilizumab and underwent continuous EEG monitoring during the period of its administration, following the failure of first- and second-line immunotherapies. …”
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A retrospective outcomes study 25-gauge 10,000 CPM beveled-tip and 25-gauge flat-tip microincision vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy treatment by Guangjie Han, Jianwei Zhai, Hongbo Huang, Limei He, Heruo Wei, Lirong Wei, Huanyan Wang

“…BackgroundTo evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of 25-gauge (25G) 10,000 cpm (10K) beveled-tip microincision vitrectomy (MIVS) versus 25-gauge (25G) flat-tip MIVS in managing proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).MethodsThis retrospective study involved 60 eyes with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) from 60 patients, all requiring epiretinal membrane removal. …”
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Dry Eye After Clear Cornea Phacoemulsification by Peter Mark G. Chao, MD, Ruben Lim Bon Siong, MD

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VR-based gamma sensory stimulation: a pilot feasibility study by Carolina Reis, Hamed Azizollahi, Gabriel Headley, Sergi Navarro, Simon Hanslmayr, Andrew Clouter, Theodore P Zanto, Raphael Certain

“…However, existing GSS delivery methods rely on simplistic sensory stimuli that lack user engagement, potentially creating adherence barriers and limiting the full therapeutic potential of this approach. …”
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The Clinical Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Interventional Circulatory Perfusion Combined with Radiofrequency Ablation and Thermocoagulation in the Treatment of Discog... by Zhong-Liu Cao, Hu Xu, Jia-Qiang Wu, Jiang-Hua Dai, Si-Jian Lin, Ling-Feng Zou, Ling Yu, Hui-Chun Yang

“…In this study, we aimed to explore the efficacy of the autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) interventional circulatory perfusion combined with radiofrequency ablation and thermocoagulation (RFAT) in the treatment of discogenic low back pain (DLBP). Methods. From January 2020 to November 2022, 158 patients of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University were selected as the study subjects, and 24 patients met the exclusion criteria. …”
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Effects of Acute Fatigue on Balance Control of Alpine Skiing Athlete by Javier Riscart-López, Elena Jiménez-Herranz, Isabel Mendoza-Puente, Miguel Ángel Rosety-Rodríguez, Jorge Bastos-García, Manuel Rodríguez-Huguet, Juan José Ramos-Álvarez

“…Methods: Eleven male professional skiers participated in the study. …”
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Efficacy of Submuscular Transposition for Revision Cubital Tunnel Release: Comparative Outcomes Analysis by Joshua Riklan, BS, Alexzandra Mattia, BS, Markos Mardourian, BS, Harvey Chim, MD

“…Purpose: To assess outcomes after revision cubital tunnel release and submuscular transposition and compare these to a cohort of patients undergoing primary release with in situ decompression. Methods: Patients who underwent revision cubital tunnel release and submuscular transposition (n = 16) were enrolled. …”
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Prevalence and phase-related changes in dry eye symptoms among Vietnamese medical students by Huong T. Vu, Thanh D.L. Bui, Hai T. Le

“…Design: Cross-sectional, observational study. Methods: A total of 405 medical students (Years 1–6) at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Vietnam, completed the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire at two time points: during a four-week inter-semester break (Phase 1) and one week after returning to academic activities (Phase 2). …”
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Plant photosynthesis in basil (C3) and maize (C4) under different light conditions as basis of an AI-based model for PAM fluorescence/gas-exchange correlation by Isabell Pappert, Stefan Klir, Luca Jokic, Celine Ühlein, Khanh Tran Quoc, Ralf Kaldenhoff

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Short-term postoperative changes in nucleus drop cases during phacoemulsification surgery: a comparative analysis of the choroidal vascular index following pars plana vitrectomy by Ali Hakim Reyhan, Funda Yüksekyayla, İrfan Uzun, Çağrı Mutaf, Mübeccel Bulut, Ali Şimşek, Mehmet Eryavuz

“…Methods: Patients who experienced nucleus drop during phacoemulsification and subsequently underwent PPV were reviewed retrospectively. …”
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Application of Surgical Protocols for the Treatment of Highly Irregular Astigmatism with Topographic Guided Ablation in a Case of Post-LASIK Ectasia by Motwani M, Agu E, Xu A, Yung M

“…His uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was 20/40, with a corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/25 with a manifest refraction of − 1.25 +1.75 × 180. …”
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Neuropsychiatric symptoms following the consumption of Lanmaoa asiatica, a poisonous mushroom native to Yunnan by Ruanxian Dai, Zhantao Duan, Jing Yang, Deyuan Ning, Yu Liu, Bing Gong, Qiang Meng

“…Abstract Objectives To describe and analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of Lanmaoa asiatica poisoning cases. Methods We conducted a retrospective study of Lanmaoa asiatica poisoning cases admitted to the emergency department of the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province from January 2023 to December 2023. …”
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Ocular Emergencies in Children: Demographics, Origin, Symptoms, and Most Frequent Diagnoses by Henríquez-Recine, S. Noval, B. Zafra, S. De Manuel, I. Contreras

“…To describe the epidemiology of ocular emergencies in children in a hospital-based emergency room (ER). Methods. The medical reports of all children, 14 years of age and younger, who attended La Paz University Hospital (Madrid, Spain) ER from September 2015 to August 2016 were prospectively collected. …”
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Prevalence of glaucoma and characteristics of ocular manifestations in patients with Naevus of Ota by Woraphong Manuskiatti, Sakaorat Petchyim, Darin Sakiyalak, Arnan Limmahachai, Supredee Pongrujikorn, Theerajate Phongsuphan, Thanchanit Sawetratanastien

“…Aims This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of glaucoma and associated ocular characteristics in Thai patients with Naevus of Ota, comparing those with ocular melanocytosis or oculodermal melanocytosis to those exhibiting only skin hyperpigmentation.Methods Patients who were diagnosed with Naevus of Ota at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand, underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic assessment by a glaucoma specialist. …”
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Simultaneous topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy with accelerated collagen cross-linking in the treatment of stage I keratoconus by A. V. Ivanova, A. S. Sklyarova, K. B. Letnikova, A. T. Khandzhyan, N. V. Khodzhabekyan

“…Purpose: to evaluate the efficiency of simultaneous topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with accelerated collagen cross-linking in the treatment of stage I keratoconus.Material and methods. 38 patients (49 eyes) aged 18 to 44 with stage I keratoconus were treated with simultaneous topography-guided PRK combined with accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking. …”
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