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IGFBP-3 Mediates Metabolic Homeostasis During Hyperosmolar Stress in the Corneal Epithelium.

Jun 10, 2021

The insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) is a multifunctional secretory protein with well-known roles in cell growth and survival. Data in our laboratory suggest that IGFBP-3 may be ...

Relationships between activated dendritic cells and dry eye symptoms and signs.

Jun 10, 2021

To examine whether "activated" dendritic cells (aDCs) could serve as a biomarker of systemic immune disorders in individuals with dry eye (DE) symptoms. Secondarily, to examine the impact of a topical...

Blood Levels of Glycated Hemoglobin, D-Dimer, and Fibrinogen in Diabetic Retinopathy.

Jun 10, 2021

This study aimed to describe the levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), D-dimer (D-D), and fibrinogen (FIB) in different types of diabetic retinopathy (DR).A total of 61 patients with diabetes, who we...

Association analysis of 374T/A (rs1800624) receptor for advanced glycation end-products (RAGE) gene polymorphism with diabetic retinopathy in Pakistani patients.

Jun 10, 2021

to determine the relationship of 374T/A (rs1800624) polymorphism in the gene encoding RAGE with Type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), diabetic retinopathy (DR) and serum soluble RAGE (sRAGE) level in Pakis...

Spatial Distribution of Diabetic Capillary Non-Perfusion.

Jun 10, 2021

To evaluate the distribution of capillary non-perfusion (CNP) in superficial and deep capillary plexuses (SCP and DCP) in eyes with diabetic retinopathy (DR).In this retrospective case series, macular...

Characteristics of Central Visual Field Progression in Eyes with Optic Disc Hemorrhage.

Jun 10, 2021

To investigate the characteristics and rate of central visual field loss after optic disc hemorrhages (DH).Prospective cohort study.343 eyes of 220 subjects who had at least 3 years of follow-up with ...

Vitreoretinal Complications in Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1.

Jun 10, 2021

To evaluate the incidence of vitreoretinal complications, treatment modalities, and the visual outcomes in a large cohort of eyes that underwent Boston Keratoprosthesis (KPro) implantation.Retrospecti...

The ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of the genus Erycibe (Convolvulaceae).

Jun 10, 2021

The genus Erycibe belongs to the Convolvulaceae family that contains approximately 70 species mainly distributed from tropical and subtropical Asia to north of Australia. Several Erycibe species are t...

Radiological Characteristics of Extraocular Muscles in Myasthenia Gravis Patients with Ocular Manifestations: A Case-Control Study.

Jun 10, 2021

To analyze radiological characteristics of the extraocular muscles (EOMs) in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients with ocular manifestations.This retrospective case-control study included all MG cases with...

A rare case of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in a patient with severe leptospirosis complicated with rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury; a case report.

Jun 07, 2021

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic spirochetal disease caused by Leptospira interrogans. The clinical presentation ranges from an asymptomatic state to a fatal multiorgan dysfunction. Neurological manifestat...

Comparison of the visual performance of iris-fixated phakic lens and implantable collamer lens to correct high myopia.

Jun 07, 2021

To compare visual performance between the iris-fixated phakic intraocular len (pIOL) and implantable collamer len (ICL) to correct high myopia.Twenty-four eyes underwent iris-fixated pIOL implantation...

Risk factors for rapid axial length elongation with low concentration atropine for myopia control.

Jun 07, 2021

Three hundred and twenty-eight myopic children, randomized to use either 0.01% (N = 166) or 0.02% (N = 162) atropine were enrolled in this study. Gender, age, body mass index(BMI), parental my...

Impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on ophthalmic care in Germany.

Jun 07, 2021

Survey by the commission for cross-sectoral ophthalmology, as a joint commission of the German Ophthalmological Society (DOG) and the Professional Association of German Ophthalmologists (BVA) on the e...

Surgeon Experience as a Risk Factor for Short-term Failure for Ab-interno Gelatin Microstent: A Canadian Multicentre Propensity Matched Study.

Jun 07, 2021

Compare efficacy and safety of early compared to later surgical cases in patients receiving an ab-interno gelatin microstent with mitomycin C (MMC).Canada-wide, multicenter, retrospective propensity s...

Diabetic Retinopathy Fundus Image Classification and Lesions Localization System Using Deep Learning.

Jun 03, 2021

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a disease resulting from diabetes complications, causing non-reversible damage to retina blood vessels. DR is a leading cause of blindness if not detected early. The curre...

Human click-based echolocation: Effects of blindness and age, and real-life implications in a 10-week training program.

Jun 03, 2021

Understanding the factors that determine if a person can successfully learn a novel sensory skill is essential for understanding how the brain adapts to change, and for providing rehabilitative suppor...

Emodepside targets SLO-1 channels of Onchocerca ochengi and induces broad anthelmintic effects in a bovine model of onchocerciasis.

Jun 03, 2021

Onchocerciasis (river blindness), caused by the filarial worm Onchocerca volvulus, is a neglected tropical disease mostly affecting sub-Saharan Africa and is responsible for >1.3 million years live...

Time-efficiency assessment of guided toric IOL cataract surgery: a pilot study.

Jun 03, 2021

To compare the time spent on toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation during cataract surgery using a manual-marking versus a digital image-guided system (the Verion) for toric IOL alignment.All proc...

Distribution and internal correlations of corneal astigmatism in cataract patients.

Jun 03, 2021

The aim of the study is to explore the distribution patterns and internal correlations of the morphological parameters of the cornea in patients with age-related cataract. The Pentacam HR was used to...

Greater higher order aberrations induced by toric orthokeratology versus soft toric multifocal contact lens wear.

Jun 03, 2021

Spherical orthokeratology and soft multifocal contact lenses are commonly used for myopia control and correction, but have been shown to increase spherical aberration, coma and total higher order root...

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