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View article: Evaluating the Efficacy of Topical Tacrolimus Alone and in Combination with Prednisolone for Treating Subepithelial Infiltrates in Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis
Evaluating the Efficacy of Topical Tacrolimus Alone and in Combination with Prednisolone for Treating Subepithelial Infiltrates in Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis Open
Purpose: Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) is a common viral ocular infection that can lead to persistent subepithelial infiltrates (SEIs), resulting in significant visual impairment and patient discomfort, necessitating effective treatm…
View article: Clinical and surgical outcomes of tectonic corneal patch grafts : insights from a tertiary referral hospital
Clinical and surgical outcomes of tectonic corneal patch grafts : insights from a tertiary referral hospital Open
Corneal patch grafting is a safe and effective method for maintaining ocular integrity in corneal melting and perforation that can not be closed using conventional methods. With a success rate of over 80%, corneal patch grafts can delay a …
View article: Managing Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma Treatment: A Systematic Review
Managing Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma Treatment: A Systematic Review Open
Ocular surface disease (OSD) is a frequent disabling challenge among patients with glaucoma who use benzalkonium chloride (BAK)-containing topical glaucoma medications for prolonged periods. In this comprehensive review, we evaluated the p…
View article: Machine learning based endothelial cell image analysis of patients undergoing descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty surgery
Machine learning based endothelial cell image analysis of patients undergoing descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty surgery Open
Objectives In this study, we developed a machine learning approach for postoperative corneal endothelial cell images of patients who underwent Descemet’s membrane keratoplasty (DMEK). Methods An AlexNet model is proposed and validated thro…
View article: Evaluation of corneal densitometry values with Pentacam in cases of ocular hypertension and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma
Evaluation of corneal densitometry values with Pentacam in cases of ocular hypertension and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma Open
It was observed that elevated intraocular pressure levels in OHT cases could lead to changes in the cornea, consequently increasing corneal densitometry values. The higher corneal densitometry values in PEXG cases compared to OHT were attr…
View article: Optical quality of the cornea after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty surgery: early results from Türkiye
Optical quality of the cornea after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty surgery: early results from Türkiye Open
Six months after operation, the optical quality of the cornea following DMEK surgery did not achieve the level of a healthy cornea.
View article: Prevalence of Ocular Surface Disease and Associated Risk Factors in Glaucoma Patients: A Survey Study of Ophthalmologists
Prevalence of Ocular Surface Disease and Associated Risk Factors in Glaucoma Patients: A Survey Study of Ophthalmologists Open
In this cross-sectional survey study, ophthalmologists detected varying rates of OSD in glaucoma patients depending on chronic drug use and BAC exposure. Although ocular surface examination was performed by physicians, tests such as TBUT a…
View article: Oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases in primary pterygium
Oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases in primary pterygium Open
Aim: Pterygia are common conjunctival degenerations with well-documented risk factors but unclear pathogenesis.A better understanding of the pathogenesis of pterygium could lead to improved surgical outcomes and decreased postoperative rec…
View article: Evolving Techniques and Indications of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty
Evolving Techniques and Indications of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Open
Endothelial keratoplasty has replaced traditional penetrating keratoplasty for the treatment of corneal endothelial dysfunction. It offers faster, more predictable, stable visual recovery and low rejection rates while the surgery itself is…
View article: COVID-19 outbreak and increased risk of amblyopia and epidemic myopia: Insights from EUROCOVCAT group
COVID-19 outbreak and increased risk of amblyopia and epidemic myopia: Insights from EUROCOVCAT group Open
The most common cause of vision impairment in children is amblyopia. It is defined as impaired visual acuity in one or both eyes that is present with no demonstrable abnormality of the visual pathway and is not immediately resolved by wear…
View article: Impact on refractive surgery due to increasing use of personal protection equipment: Insights from EUROCOVCAT group
Impact on refractive surgery due to increasing use of personal protection equipment: Insights from EUROCOVCAT group Open
Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic on 11th March 2020, changes to social and sanitary practices have included significant issues in access and management of eye care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additio…
View article: Tear Meniscus, Corneal Topographic and Aberrometric Changes After Botulinum Toxin-A Injection in Patients With Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm
Tear Meniscus, Corneal Topographic and Aberrometric Changes After Botulinum Toxin-A Injection in Patients With Blepharospasm and Hemifacial Spasm Open
Purpose: To investigate the effect of Botulinum neurotoxin-A (BTX-A) treatment on dry eye symptoms, tear meniscus, corneal topography and corneal aberrometry in patients with benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) and hemifacial spasm (HFS).…
View article: Glaucoma Profile at the Tertiary Ophthalmic Centers in Ankara, Turkey
Glaucoma Profile at the Tertiary Ophthalmic Centers in Ankara, Turkey Open
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients with glaucoma, who presented at the tertiary ophthalmology clinics in Ankara, Turkey. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study in…
View article: Clinical outcomes of ocular surface in patients treated with vitamin D oral replacement
Clinical outcomes of ocular surface in patients treated with vitamin D oral replacement Open
Purpose: To analyze the clinical outcomes of the ocular surface in patients with vitamin D deficiency after oral replacement. Methods: A total of 40 patients with vitamin D deficiency were enrolled in the study. The patients received 50,00…
View article: Accelerated corneal cross-linking with hypo-osmolar riboflavin in thin keratoconic corneas: 2-year follow-up
Accelerated corneal cross-linking with hypo-osmolar riboflavin in thin keratoconic corneas: 2-year follow-up Open
Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate the outcomes of accelerated corneal cross-linking in keratoconic corneas with thinnest pachymetry values of 0.05) at 24 months after corneal cross-linking, compared with measurements before cor…
View article: Rethinking Elective Cataract Surgery Diagnostics, Assessments, and Tools after the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience and Beyond: Insights from the EUROCOVCAT Group
Rethinking Elective Cataract Surgery Diagnostics, Assessments, and Tools after the COVID-19 Pandemic Experience and Beyond: Insights from the EUROCOVCAT Group Open
The progressive deterioration of the visual function in patients on waiting lists for cataract surgery has a negative impact on their quality of life, especially in the elderly population. Patient waiting times for cataract surgeries in ma…
View article: Efficacy of Cyclosporine A 0.05% in the Treatment of Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome
Efficacy of Cyclosporine A 0.05% in the Treatment of Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome Open
Dry eye is one of the most common ocular diseases in the elderly population and has increasing importance. Aging, decreased hormones and systemic autoimmunity are among the common causes of dry eye disease. Although the etiology of dry eye…
View article: Early impact of COVID-19 outbreak on eye care: Insights from EUROCOVCAT group
Early impact of COVID-19 outbreak on eye care: Insights from EUROCOVCAT group Open
The recent outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been declared a public health emergency worldwide. The scientific community has put in much effort and published studies that described COVID-19’s biology, transmission, clinic…
View article: The effect of conjunctivochalasis detected by anterior segment optical coherence tomography on tear function in an elderly population
The effect of conjunctivochalasis detected by anterior segment optical coherence tomography on tear function in an elderly population Open
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate conjunctivochalasis (CCH) and its relationship with tear meniscus and tear function in an elderly population. Materials and methods: This prospective, observational study included 144 eye…
View article: Clinical outcomes of ocular surface in patients treated with vitamin D oral replacement
Clinical outcomes of ocular surface in patients treated with vitamin D oral replacement Open
Vitamin D replacement appears to improve ocular surface in individuals with vitamin D deficiency.
View article: Accelerated corneal cross-linking with hypo-osmolar riboflavin in thin keratoconic corneas: 2-year follow-up
Accelerated corneal cross-linking with hypo-osmolar riboflavin in thin keratoconic corneas: 2-year follow-up Open
Accelerated corneal cross-linking in keratoconic eyes with thin corneas could halt the progression of keratoconus in corneas thinner than 400 µm at 24 months after treatment.
View article: Association between systemic activity ındex and dry eye severity in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome
Association between systemic activity ındex and dry eye severity in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome Open
The results showed an association between dry eye severity and systemic activity index in primary Sjögren syndrome patients.
View article: Comparison of optical coherence tomography angiography results of adult patients with Familial Mediterranean fever and healthy individuals
Comparison of optical coherence tomography angiography results of adult patients with Familial Mediterranean fever and healthy individuals Open
Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the macular ultrastructure measuring by optical coherence tomography angiography in adult patients with Familial Mediterranean fever. Methods: Participants were 62 Familial Mediterranean fever pa…
View article: An exploratory study of neopterin and kynurenine pathway in pterygium
An exploratory study of neopterin and kynurenine pathway in pterygium Open
Pterygium is an inflammatory, vascular and degenerative disorder with unknown aetiology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in neopterin levels, reflecting T-cell immunity, and the kynurenine pathway, the main degradation pr…
View article: Evaluation of Risk Factors and Treatment Results in Patients with Penetrating Keratoplasty
Evaluation of Risk Factors and Treatment Results in Patients with Penetrating Keratoplasty Open
Amaç: Penetran keratoplasti (PK) yapılan hastalarda rejeksiyon risk faktörlerinin ve tedavi sonuçlarının değerlendirilmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Ocak 2013-Ağustos 2018 tarihleri arasında PK yapılan hastalar retrospektif olarak incelendi.…
View article: Association between systemic activity ındex and dry eye severity in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome
Association between systemic activity ındex and dry eye severity in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome Open
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare the severity of ocular and systemic findings among patients with primary Sjögren syndrome. Methods: The study followed a prospective controlled design and comprised two groups; the test …