Guillermo Rocha
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View article: A Review of Robot-Assisted Needle-Insertion Approaches in Corneal Surgeries
A Review of Robot-Assisted Needle-Insertion Approaches in Corneal Surgeries Open
Ophthalmic surgery requires micrometer-level precision due to the eye’s delicate anatomy, yet manual limitations and restricted 3D visualization make absolute accuracy challenging, driving interest in robotic and Artificial Intelligence te…
View article: Predicting Pattern Standard Deviation in Glaucoma: A Machine Learning Approach Leveraging Clinical Data
Predicting Pattern Standard Deviation in Glaucoma: A Machine Learning Approach Leveraging Clinical Data Open
Visual field (VF) testing is crucial for the management of glaucoma. However, the process is often hindered by technician shortages and reliability issues. In this study, we leveraged machine learning to predict pattern standard deviation …
View article: Microbiological aspects and clinical impact of lower lung field tuberculosis: An observational cohort study in Peru
Microbiological aspects and clinical impact of lower lung field tuberculosis: An observational cohort study in Peru Open
Patients with LLF TB are more likely than those with upper lung lesions to be sputum-negative on conventional tests, to be infected with Lineage 2, and to show less clinical improvement after treatment.
View article: Gender, Race, and Ethnicity of US Academic Ophthalmology Faculty and Department Chairs From 1966 to 2021
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity of US Academic Ophthalmology Faculty and Department Chairs From 1966 to 2021 Open
Importance Workforce diversity is integral to optimal function within health care teams. Objective To analyze gender, race, and ethnicity trends in rank and leadership among US full-time academic ophthalmology faculty and department chairs…
View article: Spherical Implantable Collamer Lens with Postoperative Adjunctive LASIK in the Treatment of High Compound Hyperopic Astigmatism
Spherical Implantable Collamer Lens with Postoperative Adjunctive LASIK in the Treatment of High Compound Hyperopic Astigmatism Open
Objective To assess refractive and visual outcomes of a spherical Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) followed by planned postoperative adjunctive laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the treatment of high compound hyperopic astigm…
View article: Keratoconus Management: Navigating Patient Options
Keratoconus Management: Navigating Patient Options Open
Keratoconus (KC) is a condition which results in progressive corneal thinning. It was first discovered by Dr. John Nottingham in 1854 who described it as “conical cornea” due to the outward bowing appearance caused by the condition. The pr…
View article: Canadian demand and access to corneal transplantation: a provincial comparison
Canadian demand and access to corneal transplantation: a provincial comparison Open
To gather information from stakeholders involved in corneal donation and transplantation to inform discussion at the “National Consensus Forum on Improving Cornea Donation and Transplantation Access in Canada” held in February 2020, survey…
View article: Canadian Opinions on Refractive Surgery and Approaches to Presbyopia Correction
Canadian Opinions on Refractive Surgery and Approaches to Presbyopia Correction Open
Purpose: To explore the opinions of Canadian ophthalmologists on refractive and presbyopia-correcting surgeries. Methods: We distributed an online survey to the Canadian Ophthalmological Society members, covering laser refractive surgery (…
View article: Validity and Reliability of a Novel Handheld Osmolarity System for Measurement of a National Institute of Standards Traceable Solution
Validity and Reliability of a Novel Handheld Osmolarity System for Measurement of a National Institute of Standards Traceable Solution Open
Purpose: To evaluate the validity and reliability of a novel handheld osmolarity system (I-PEN Osmolarity System; I-MED Pharma Inc, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec, Canada) for measurement of the osmolarity of a National Institute of Standards…
View article: Reduced High-order Aberrations using Wavefront-guided Partial Photorefractive Keratectomy and Accelerated Epithelium-off Corneal Cross-linking for Keratoconus
Reduced High-order Aberrations using Wavefront-guided Partial Photorefractive Keratectomy and Accelerated Epithelium-off Corneal Cross-linking for Keratoconus Open
Purpose To demonstrate clinical outcomes of epithelium-off corneal cross-linking (CXL) in combination with wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for the treatment of keratoconuns. Materials and methods Total, 28 keratoconic ey…
View article: Randomized, masked, in vitro comparison of three commercially available tear film osmometers
Randomized, masked, in vitro comparison of three commercially available tear film osmometers Open
In this randomized, masked, in vitro study, device A and device B had significantly better accuracy and precision in measuring osmolarity of contrived tear solutions of known target values compared to device C. Device C showed insufficient…
View article: The impact of a preloaded intraocular lens delivery system on operating room efficiency in routine cataract surgery
The impact of a preloaded intraocular lens delivery system on operating room efficiency in routine cataract surgery Open
Compared to a manual IOL delivery process, use of a preloaded IOL delivery system for cataract surgery reduced total case time, total surgeon lens time, surgeon delays, and eliminated IOL touches. The time savings provided by the preloaded…