T2 formula in a highly myopic population, comparison with other methods and description of an improved approach for estimating corneal height.

abstract：:Mucins locate to the apical surfaces of all wet-surfaced epithelia including ocular surface. The functions of the mucins include anti-adhesive, lubrication, water retention, allergens and pathogen barrier function. Ocular surface pathologies, i.e. dry eye syndrome or allergic conjunctivitis, are reportedly associated ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Shirai K,Saika S

更新日期：2015-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:we conducted our meta-analysis of published studies to assess existing evidence about the efficacy and safety of vitrectomy with ILM peeling vs. that of vitrectomy with no ILM peeling for Macular hole-induced retinal detachment. METHODS:Databases, including Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Ovid, Web of Science, Wa...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Su J,Liu X,Zheng L,Cui H

更新日期：2015-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Classification of optical coherence tomography (OCT) images can be achieved with high accuracy using classical convolution neural networks (CNN), a commonly used deep learning network for computer-aided diagnosis. Classical CNN has often been criticized for suppressing positional relations in a pooling layer...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Tsuji T,Hirose Y,Fujimori K,Hirose T,Oyama A,Saikawa Y,Mimura T,Shiraishi K,Kobayashi T,Mizota A,Kotoku J

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glial heterotopias are rare, benign, congenital, midline, non-teratomatous extracranial glial tissue. They may masquerade as encephalocoele or dermoid cyst and mostly present in nose. Herein, we present an unusual case of glial heterotopia of the orbit with unilateral blindness. CASE PRESENTATION:A 6 year-o...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Sitaula R,Shrestha GB,Paudel N,Shrestha S,Shah DN

更新日期：2011-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This is the third reported case of a steatocystoma simplex in the lacrimal caruncle. CASE PRESENTATION:A 60-year-old male presented with a history of a slowly progressing mass in the right lacrimal caruncle since several years before his initial visit. At the first examination, a yellowish, relatively smoot...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Ishida Y,Takahashi Y,Takahashi E,Kitaguchi Y,Kakizaki H

更新日期：2016-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate the long-term outcomes of Argon laser photocoagulation compared to surgical direct cyclopexy in small-size cyclodialysis cleft patients. METHODS:This is a retrospective study. Small-size cyclodialysis cleft patients who underwent Argon laser photocoagulation and surgical direct cyclopexy were re...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Han JC,Kwun YK,Cho SH,Kee C

更新日期：2015-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore the molecular genetic cause of a four-generation autosomal dominant congenital cataract family in China. METHODS:Targeted region sequencing was performed to screen for the potential mutation, and Sanger sequencing was used to confirm the mutation. The homology model was constructed to identify th...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Li D,Xu C,Huang D,Guo R,Ji J,Liu W

更新日期：2020-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients' feedback is of great importance in health care policy decisions. The Consumer Quality Index Cataract Questionnaire (CQI Cataract) was used to measure patients' experiences with quality of care after a cataract operation. This study aims to evaluate the reliability and the dimensional structure of t...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Stubbe JH,Brouwer W,Delnoij DM

更新日期：2007-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy affects the anterior portion of the optic nerve and is characterized by sudden, painless visual loss. The affected eye has a relative afferent pupillary defect. The typical funduscopic appearance includes optic disc edema, with associated nerve fiber layer hemorrhage. R...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Sadaba LM,Garcia-Layana A,Maldonado MJ,Berian JM

更新日期：2006-10-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report a rare case of bilateral Purtscher-like retinopathy in a Chinese female patient with dermatomyositis. CASE PRESENTATION:An 18-year-old woman with lower extremity muscle weakness was admitted due to decreased vision of both eyes for two weeks. Ophthalmic examination revealed violaceous eruption on ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Yan Y,Shen X

更新日期：2013-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study evaluates patients with congenital aniridia and cataract who underwent phacoemulsification, capsular tension ring placement, and foldable intraocular lens implantation. METHODS:In this prospective case series, 10 patients (17 eyes) underwent cataract surgery via a 3.2 mm clear corneal incision. A...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Wang JD,Zhang JS,Xiong Y,Li J,Li XX,Liu X,Zhao J,Tsai FF,Vishal J,You QS,Huang Y,Wan XH

更新日期：2017-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A patient's health literacy is fundamental for navigating the health system and managing disease. This study aimed to compare the health literacy levels of patients with chronic retinal disease in Denmark. METHODS:This cross-sectional questionnaire study used the validated HLS-EU-Q16 questionnaire to determ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Jandorf S,Krogh Nielsen M,Sørensen K,Sørensen TL

更新日期：2019-08-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report a case of multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) following simultaneous rabies vaccination. CASE PRESENTATION:Review of the clinical, laboratory, photographic, optical coherence tomographic (OCT), fundus autofluorescent, angiographic, electrophysiologic, and perimetric records of a patient...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Yang JS,Chen CL,Hu YZ,Zeng R

更新日期：2018-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The repertoire of free-living protozoa in contact lens solutions is poorly known despite the fact that such protozoa may act as direct pathogens and may harbor intra-cellular pathogens. METHODS:Between 2009 and 2014, the contact lens solutions collected from patients presenting at our Ophthalmology Departme...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bouchoucha I,Aziz A,Hoffart L,Drancourt M

更新日期：2016-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retinal dystrophies display a considerably wide range of phenotypic variability, which can make diagnosis and clinical staging difficult. The aim of the study is to analyze the contribution of retro-mode imaging (RMI) and fundus autofluorescence (FAF) to the characterization of retinal dystrophies. METHODS:...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Maurizio BP,Pierluigi I,Stelios K,Stefano V,Marialucia C,Ilaria Z,Francesco B

更新日期：2012-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To gain more insight into genetic causes of cerebral visual impairment (CVI) in children and to compare ophthalmological findings between genetic and acquired forms of CVI. METHODS:The clinical data of 309 individuals (mainly children) with CVI, and a visual acuity ≤ 0.3 were analyzed for etiology and ocula...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bosch DG,Boonstra FN,Willemsen MA,Cremers FP,de Vries BB

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The SRK/T formula is one of the third generation IOL calculation formulas. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of the SRK/T formula in predicting a target refraction ±1.0D in short and long eyes using ultrasound biometry after phacoemulsification. METHODS:The present study was a retros...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Karabela Y,Eliacik M,Kaya F

更新日期：2016-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening hematological condition associated with deficiency in ADAMTS13. Ocular manifestations associated with TTP are uncommon. CASE PRESENTATION:Here we report a case where a 44 year old female patient with a history of symptomatic anemia and cotton w...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Bandara AGNMK,Matthias AT

更新日期：2020-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-rd) is characterized by lymphoplasmacytic infiltration and tissue fibrosis. Orbital manifestations of IgG4-rd may include unilateral or bilateral proptosis, cicatricial extraocular muscle myopathy, orbital inflammation and pain which may mimic ophthalmic Graves' diseas...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Erdei A,Steiber Z,Molnar C,Berenyi E,Nagy EV

更新日期：2018-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient education materials should be written at a level that is understandable for patients with low health literacy. The aims of this study are (1) to review the literature on readability of ophthalmic patient education materials and (2) to evaluate and revise our institution's patient education materials ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Williams AM,Muir KW,Rosdahl JA

更新日期：2016-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the expression and significance of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1(mTORC1) in diabetic retinopathy (DR), and to find new targets and new methods for the treatment of DR. METHODS:A DR rat model was prepared by general feeding combined with intraperitoneal injection of 10% streptozoto...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Liu Y,Zheng Y,Zhou Y,Liu Y,Xie M,Meng W,An M

更新日期：2020-07-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in corneal epithelial thickness along the principle meridians of astigmatic corneas after six months of overnight spherical myopic orthokeratology (OK) lens wear. METHODS:This is a prospective study. Fifty-seven subjects with up to 1.50 diopters (D) of co...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Zhou J,Xue F,Zhou X,Naidu RK,Qian Y

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We report a case of Meige's syndrome induced by an atypical antipsychotic (blonanserin) that presented with refractory dry eye disease. CASE PRESENTATION:A 37-year-old woman with a 6-month history of foreign body sensation in the eyes and difficulty in opening her eyes was treated at a local clinic for dry ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Kim JE,Jung JW

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE) is a rare inflammatory eye disease that affects the Retinal Pigment Epithelium and outer retina. The purpose of this study was to describe its presentations, as well as its prognosis in a series of untreated patients. METHODS:Records of pati...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Xerri O,Salah S,Monnet D,Brézin AP

更新日期：2018-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Ophthalmologists and researchers in ophthalmology understand what a rapidly evolving field ophthalmology is, and that to conduct good research it is essential to use the latest and best methods. In outcomes research, one modern initiative has been to conduct holistic measurement of outcomes inclusive of the patient's ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Pesudovs K

更新日期：2006-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Optical coherence tomography angiography is a novel imaging technique that allows dyeless in vivo visualization of the retinal and choroidal vasculature. The purpose of this study was to describe optical coherence tomography (OCT) angiography findings in patients with retinal arterial macroaneurysms (RAMs). ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Alnawaiseh M,Schubert F,Nelis P,Wirths G,Rosentreter A,Eter N

更新日期：2016-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bullous keratopathy (BK), a severe sight-threatening disorder can have a variety of etiologies such as prophylactic laser iridotomy, intraocular surgery, trauma, and other ocular disorders. However, there are cases of unknown origins, among which a unique clinical entity namely pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PE...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Zheng X,Inoue Y,Shiraishi A,Hara Y,Goto T,Ohashi Y

更新日期：2012-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To report a case of late closure of idiopathic full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) after vitrectomy with the inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) technique. CASE PRESENTATION:A 68-year-old lady with a stage IV FTMH underwent pars plana vitrectomy with 25 gauge plus transconjunctival system, ILM peeling ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Chung CY,Wong DS,Li KK

更新日期：2015-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dry eye is a common problem that affects many people worldwide, reducing quality of life and impacting daily activities. A qualitative approach often used in medicine and other disciplines is used to evaluate how people with dry eye cope with this impact. METHODS:Six focus group sessions were conducted at t...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Yeo S,Tong L

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the rate of glaucoma following congenital cataract surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital (MEH), and to investigate potential risk factors for glaucoma in our case series. METHODS:A retrospective case notes review was undertaken of all congenital cataract lensectomies performed at MEH between 1994 ...

journal_title：BMC ophthalmology

authors： Michaelides M,Bunce C,Adams GG

更新日期：2007-09-11 00:00:00