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View article: IUC24380-82 Prophylactic antibiotics use in local anesthetic transperineal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: a retrospective observational study
IUC24380-82 Prophylactic antibiotics use in local anesthetic transperineal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy: a retrospective observational study Open
Background Local anesthetic transperineal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (LATP) is increasingly preferred over transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy due to a lower risk of post-procedural infection. However, the necessity of prophylactic…
View article: Standardized Berberine HCL 500 mg Capsules: Clinical Evidence, Safety, and Role in Lifestyle Disease Management
Standardized Berberine HCL 500 mg Capsules: Clinical Evidence, Safety, and Role in Lifestyle Disease Management Open
This review comprehensively examines the therapeutic efficacy, safety profile, and clinical relevance of Standardized Berberine HCL 500 mg Capsules, developed by M R Healthcare Pvt Ltd in technical collaboration with Indian Herbs Extractio…
View article: Evidence and Consensus-Based Imaging Guidelines in Noninfectious Posterior Uveitis—Methodology of the Multimodal Imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Project Report 2
Evidence and Consensus-Based Imaging Guidelines in Noninfectious Posterior Uveitis—Methodology of the Multimodal Imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Project Report 2 Open
The MUV project introduces a formalized set of guidelines for MMI use in NIPU, enhancing and extending the Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature (SUN) classification framework. The comprehensive guidelines developed through this initiati…
View article: Evidence and Consensus-based Imaging Guidelines in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Multimodal Imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 8
Evidence and Consensus-based Imaging Guidelines in Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Multimodal Imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 8 Open
View article: Assessing the Role of Statins as an Adjunctive Anti-VEGF Therapy for Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Assessing the Role of Statins as an Adjunctive Anti-VEGF Therapy for Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Low-dose atorvastatin (10-20 mg) as an adjunct to anti-VEGF therapy resulted in better functional and anatomical outcomes in diabetic patients with CSME compared to high-dose atorvastatin. These findings suggest potential additional benefi…
View article: Evidence and Consensus-Based Imaging Guidelines in Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE) - Multimodal imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 7
Evidence and Consensus-Based Imaging Guidelines in Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE) - Multimodal imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 7 Open
MUV imaging criteria enable the identification of key diagnostic features for APMPPE, extending the Standardization of Uveitis Nomenclature (SUN) classification. These consensus-based guidelines provide a framework for evaluating disease a…
View article: Revolutionizing Varicose Vein Treatment: Trendelenburg Operation vs Radiofrequency Ablation in Saphenofemoral Incompetence
Revolutionizing Varicose Vein Treatment: Trendelenburg Operation vs Radiofrequency Ablation in Saphenofemoral Incompetence Open
INTRODUCTION: Varicose veins are dilated; tortuous veins present in lower limbs. Its prevalence increases with age, affecting quality of life. Chronic venous insufficiency is caused due to venous valve incompetence. It can be congenital, p…
View article: Self-determination theory interventions in self-care of cardiovascular disease: A systematic review
Self-determination theory interventions in self-care of cardiovascular disease: A systematic review Open
Healthcare professionals should foster competence, relatedness, and autonomy support while adopting a holistic approach to self-care. Combining group and one-to-one interventions and integrating health education and goal-setting can promot…
View article: Initial experience with brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in India – Multicentric, real-world study
Initial experience with brolucizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in India – Multicentric, real-world study Open
Purpose: To evaluate the anatomic and visual outcomes and safety profile of initial Indian eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) treated with intravitreal injection (IVI) of brolucizumab. Methods: This retrospective…
View article: Switch to faricimab after initial treatment with aflibercept in eyes with diabetic macular edema
Switch to faricimab after initial treatment with aflibercept in eyes with diabetic macular edema Open
View article: Outcomes after giant peripheral retinotomy and anterior flap retinectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with advanced proliferative vitreoretinopathy using small gauge vitrectomy
Outcomes after giant peripheral retinotomy and anterior flap retinectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachments with advanced proliferative vitreoretinopathy using small gauge vitrectomy Open
Purpose: To analyze the visual and anatomical outcomes for eyes with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) and advanced proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) undergoing giant peripheral retinotomy (GPR) using 25-gauge pars plana vitrecto…
View article: Subretinal hemorrhage in macular neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration managed with intravitreal faricimab monotherapy
Subretinal hemorrhage in macular neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration managed with intravitreal faricimab monotherapy Open
Subretinal hemorrhage (SRH) is a vision-threatening complication of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).[1] SRH can be displaced using either expansile gas injection, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with adjunctive agents such as tissue pla…
View article: A COVID-19 perspective of multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)
A COVID-19 perspective of multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) Open
Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) is a rare form of posterior uveitis characterized by involvement in the posterior pole and mid-periphery. A viral etiology that provokes an immune-mediated response has been hypothesized to be…
View article: Predicting visual outcomes following anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment for diabetic macular edema
Predicting visual outcomes following anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment for diabetic macular edema Open
Purpose: To assess the utility of pre-defined imaging biomarkers on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT angiography (OCTA) in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) following anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) t…
View article: INTRAVITREAL FARICIMAB AS AN ADJUVANT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULAR UVEITIS
INTRAVITREAL FARICIMAB AS AN ADJUVANT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TUBERCULAR UVEITIS Open
Purpose: The objective of this study was to report the use of intravitreal faricimab used as an adjunct in the management of intraocular tuberculosis in a patient with occlusive retinal vasculitis and choroiditis. Methods: This is a case r…
View article: Imaging in uveitis
Imaging in uveitis Open
In the last few years, there have been major advances in the field of imaging the eye. Currently, we have modalities that allow the capturing of precise cross-sections of the deep tissues of the eye, including the retina and the choroid. T…
View article: Surgical and visual outcomes after vitreoretinal surgery for complex retinal capillary hemangioblastoma
Surgical and visual outcomes after vitreoretinal surgery for complex retinal capillary hemangioblastoma Open
Purpose: We evaluated the anatomical and functional outcomes after vitreoretinal surgery for complex retinal capillary hemangioblastoma (RCH). Methods: This was a retrospective case series of 15 patients (16 eyes) with tractional or combin…
View article: Herpetic anterior uveitis following COVID-19 vaccines: a case series
Herpetic anterior uveitis following COVID-19 vaccines: a case series Open
Purpose To report a case series of herpetic uveitis following COVID-19 vaccinations. Methods Demographic, clinical and treatment-related data of herpetic anterior uveitis cases was collected at five tertiary eye hospitals between January 2…
View article: The Infectious Uveitis Treatment Algorithm Network (TITAN) Report 2—global current practice patterns for the management of Cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis
The Infectious Uveitis Treatment Algorithm Network (TITAN) Report 2—global current practice patterns for the management of Cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis Open
Preferred management practices for CMV AU vary widely. Further research is necessary to refine diagnosis and management and provide higher-level evidence.
View article: Retinal Vascular Occlusion after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Vaccination
Retinal Vascular Occlusion after Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Vaccination Open
View article: Correlation Between Retinal Vessel Diameters and Uveitis Activity
Correlation Between Retinal Vessel Diameters and Uveitis Activity Open
CRVE and CRAE are increased in eyes with active intraocular inflammation regardless of the type of uveitis, and they decrease when the inflammation wears off.
View article: Update on Retinal Vein Occlusion
Update on Retinal Vein Occlusion Open
Retinal vein occlusion represents the second leading cause of retinal vascular disorders, with a uniform sex distribution worldwide. A thorough evaluation of cardiovascular risk factors is required to correct possible comorbidities. The di…
View article: Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy and Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy during SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Vaccination
Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy and Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy during SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Vaccination Open
Purpose: To review the demographic and clinical profile of patients developing acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN) or paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) after receiving coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) vaccination or infection…
View article: Ocular complications of plasma cell dyscrasias
Ocular complications of plasma cell dyscrasias Open
Plasma cell dyscrasias are a wide range of severe monoclonal gammopathies caused by pre-malignant or malignant plasma cells that over-secrete an abnormal monoclonal antibody. These disorders are associated with various systemic findings, i…
View article: Perception of college-going girls towards corneal donation in North India: A latent class analysis study
Perception of college-going girls towards corneal donation in North India: A latent class analysis study Open
Purpose: To assess the perception of college-going girls toward corneal donation in Northern India. Methods: An online survey with a pre-structured, pre-validated questionnaire was conducted on 1721 college-going girls in Northern India. T…
View article: Stepwise approach for fundus imaging in the diagnosis and management of posterior uveitis
Stepwise approach for fundus imaging in the diagnosis and management of posterior uveitis Open
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View article: Chatbots Vs. Human Experts: Evaluating Diagnostic Performance of Chatbots in Uveitis and the Perspectives on AI Adoption in Ophthalmology
Chatbots Vs. Human Experts: Evaluating Diagnostic Performance of Chatbots in Uveitis and the Perspectives on AI Adoption in Ophthalmology Open
To assess the diagnostic performance of two chatbots, ChatGPT and Glass, in uveitis diagnosis compared to renowned uveitis specialists, and evaluate clinicians’ perception about utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology pract…
View article: Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Vision-Threatening Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucor Mycosis—A Prospective Analysis
Spectral Domain Optical Coherence Tomography Findings in Vision-Threatening Rhino-Orbital Cerebral Mucor Mycosis—A Prospective Analysis Open
Rhino-orbital cerebral mucor mycosis is a rare disease entity, where retinal involvement is described in the literature mostly as CRAO. However, pathological studies have shown mucor invading the choroid and retina with a neutrophilic reac…
View article: Response to comments on: All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) task force guidelines to prevent intraocular infections
Response to comments on: All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) task force guidelines to prevent intraocular infections Open
Dear Editor, We would like to thank the authors[1] for showing interest in our manuscript by the All India Ophthalmology Society (AIOS) task force featuring guidelines for prevention of intraocular infections after surgical interventions.[…