The Impact of Cataract Surgery on Depression in Elderly Iranian Patients: A Case–Control Study by Kiumars Nowroozpoor Dailami, Mohammad Ali Heidari Gorji, Seyed Hamzeh Hoseini, Asadollah Farookhfar

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effect of cataract surgery on depression among elderly Iranian patients. Methods: In this case–control study, a total of 113 elderly patients with and without cataract who were admitted to Buali-Sina Hospital in Sari, Mazandaran, Iran were evaluated. …”
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Short-Term Effect of Low-Dose Atropine and Hyperopic Defocus on Choroidal Thickness and Axial Length in Young Myopic Adults by Beata P. Sander, Michael J. Collins, Scott A. Read

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Experience in surgical treatment of vertebral metastatic tumors of craniovertebral localization by O. I. Kit, D. E. Zakondyrin, E. E. Rostorguev, V. E. Rostorguev, A. A. Maslov

“…Pain intensity was assessed using a visual analog pain scale (VAS). To assess instability in the affected spinal motion segment the SINS scale was used. …”
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Prognostic Value of a Classification and Regression Tree Model in Patients with Open-Globe Injuries by Danica T. Esteban, MD, Karlo Marco D. Claudio, MD, Cheryl A. Arcinue, MD

“…Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of the Classification and Regression Tree (CART) model in prognosticating visual outcomes of patients with open-globe injuries Methods: This was a retrospective, single-center, cohort study of patients with open-globe injuries seen over a two-year period. …”
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Computed tomographic attributes in asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap by Azza Farag Said, Arwa Mohamed Rady, Hosny Sayed Abdel Ghani, Rasha A. Abdelfattah, Yosra M. Mousa, Bahaa Ibrahim Mohamed

“…In patients with ACO, we evaluated their qualitative and quantitative CT imaging characteristics. Patients and methods Thirty-five ACO patients (15 men and 20 women) with a mean age of 58.6 yrs. and thirty COPD patients made up the study population. …”
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Efficacy of intraoperative subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide as antifibrotic agent in filtration surgery by Krishlex G. Gruezo, MD, Paolo Antonio S. Silva, MD, Patricia M. Khu, MD, MS, Rafael M. Valenzuela, MD, Yasmine C. Ronquillo, MD

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Fluorophotometric measurements of aqueous-humor flow in post-YAG laser iridotomy for acute angle closure by Karlo D. Jacob, MD, Ma. Margarita Lat-Luna, MD, Patricia M. Khu, MD, MS

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Ocular Characteristics of Patients with Leber Congenital Amaurosis 6 Caused by Pathogenic RPGRIP1 Gene Variation in a Chinese Cohort by Yumei Mao, Yanling Long, Bo Liu, Qingling Cao, Yijian Li, Sha Li, Gang Wang, Xiaohong Meng, Shiying Li

“…To delineate the clinical and genetic characteristics of Chinese patients with RPGRIP1-associated Leber congenital amaurosis 6 (LCA6). Methods. After screening 352 unrelated families with clinically diagnosed RP, five LCA6 patients with RPGRIP1 variations from unrelated Chinese families were identified. …”
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Functional benefits of a chorioretinal anastomosis at 2 years in eyes with a central retinal vein occlusion treated with ranibizumab compared with ranibizumab monotherapy by David A Mackey, Paul G Sanfilippo, Fred K Chen, Ian L McAllister, Lynne A Smithies

“…Objective To evaluate the functional benefits (best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central subfield thickness, injection loads, central venous pressure (CVP)) of a laser-induced chorioretinal anastomosis (L-CRA) in patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) treated with ranibizumab compared with ranibizumab monotherapy.Methods and Analysis This is a post-hoc analysis of the 2-year randomised ranibizumab plus L-CRA for CRVO trial. …”
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Profile and outcomes of retinal artery occlusion: The underrealized need to expedite presentation by Yogita Kadam, Anthony V Das, Raja Narayanan, Neelima Balakrishnan, Praneet Telukunta, Brijesh Takkar

“…Methods: Demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. …”
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Enhancing anticipation control of the posture system in the elderly wearing stroboscopic glasses by Yi-Ching Chen, Yi-Ying Tsai, Yen-Ting Lin, Ing-Shiou Hwang

“…This research examined the impact of SV on cortico-posture coupling in older adults, along with the related changes in postural control throughout a spectrum of feedback and feedforward processes. Methods A total of thirty-three adults, averaging 66.1 ± 2.5 years of age, were tasked with maintaining an upright posture on a stabilometer, utilizing either complete or intermittent visual guidance. …”
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Combination of a monofocal and one type of extended depth-of-focus (zonal refractive) intraocular lens (COMEDI) in bilateral cataract surgery protocol: a monocentric, randomised, p... by Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill, Silke Oellerich, Wilfried Cools, Heleen Delbeke, Iva Krolo, Karolien Termote, Roger Van Schoor

“…The primary outcome measure is binocular photopic distance corrected intermediate visual acuity. The secondary outcome measures include (un)corrected distance and near visual acuity, reading speed at intermediate distance, quality of visual function assessments, patient-reported spectacle independence, contrast sensitivity, aberrometry, stereopsis and straylight measurement at the 3-month follow-up.Ethics and dissemination The protocol was approved by the ethical committee of the University Hospital of Brussels (BUN 23219_EDOF).Trial registration number NCT06002399…”
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Comparative Study on the Use of Conjunctival Autograft With or Without Mitomycin-C in Pterygium Surgery by Archimedes L.D. Agahan, MD, Pamela P. Astudillo, MD, Romeo C. Dela Cruz, OD, MD

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Changing patterns in cataract surgery indications, outcomes, and costs, 2012–2023: a retrospective study at Aravind Eye Hospitals, IndiaResearch in context by Sachin Gupta, Ravindran D. Ravilla, Haripriya Aravind, Shivkumar Chandrashekharan, Thulasiraj D. Ravilla

“…We aimed to establish long-term trends in these factors. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all cataract surgeries performed at Aravind Eye Hospitals during 2012–2023. …”
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Glaukos iStent inject® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Implantation Associated with Cataract Surgery in Patients with Coexisting Cataract and Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension: A... by Pedro Arriola-Villalobos, Jose Maria Martinez-de-la-Casa, David Diaz-Valle, Laura Morales-Fernandez, Cristina Fernandez-Perez, Julian Garcia-Feijoo

“…Outcome measures were intraocular pressure (IOP), topical hypotensive medications required, and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Results. 20 patients were enrolled. …”
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Chronic non-communicable diseases in patients and families with retinitis pigmentosa by Raisa Hernández Baguer, Raisa Ivis Beltràn Saìnz, Asunciòn Fortunata Rodrìguez Morris, Dagmara Magdalena Cordero Ruiz, Loida Mevis Savòn George, Bàrbara Cid Vàzquez

“…<p><strong>Background:</strong> retinitis pigmentosa, an ocular disease of genetic origin and low prevalence, slowly progresses over years towards severe visual impairment and affects social performance. …”
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Long term efficacy and safety profile of dexamethasone intravitreal implant in retinal vein occlusions: a systematic review by Adriano Carnevali, Daniela Bacherini, Cristian Metrangolo, Flavia Chiosi, Pasquale Viggiano, Carlo Astarita, Valentina Gallinaro, Vincenza M. E. Bonfiglio

“…Relevant studies were analyzed for outcomes related to visual acuity, retinal thickness, and the safety profile of DEX-i in RVO treatment.ResultsEvidence indicates that DEX-i substantially improves best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and reduces central retinal thickness (CRT) in ME associated with both branch and central RVO, demonstrating rapid and sustained effects. …”
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Evaluation of the Graves’ Orbitopathy-Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire in the Mainland Chinese Population by Peng Zeng, Shu-xian Fan, Zi-jing Li, Yuan-yu Peng, Yu-xin Hu, Ming-tong Xu, Mei Wang

“…To study the clinical significance of the Graves’ orbitopathy-specific quality of life (GO-QOL) questionnaire in mainland Chinese patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was performed at the Ophthalmology Department of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from April 2017 to April 2018. …”
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Can virtual reality replace conventional vestibular rehabilitation tools in multisensory balance exercises for vestibular disorders? A non-inferiority study by Gaël Le Perf, Guillaume Thebault, Claire Duflos, Fanchon Herman, Sylvie Cauquil-Gleizes, Isabelle Laffont

“…Abstract Background Vestibular rehabilitation uses multisensory balance exercises to optimize the integration and weighting of sensory inputs, including visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive signals. Head-mounted displays (HMDs) have emerged as a promising tool for these exercises, offering the ability to generate unreliable or conflicting visual stimuli, thereby enhancing vestibular and proprioceptive input weighting. …”
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Cases of Undiagnosed Open Eye Injury: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment by E. V. Chentsova, I. B. Alekseeva, E. N. Verigo, V. A. Vlasova, E. V. Fedoseeva, S. V. Flora, U. S. Gamzaeva

“…Thus, thanks to the use of clinical and diagnostic methods of research and high-tech surgical technique of treatment, it was possible to achieve optimal anatomical, cosmetic results in patients with long-term consequences of complicated open eye injury. …”
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