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View article: SMART (artificial intelligence enabled) DROP (diabetic retinopathy outcomes and pathways): Study protocol for diabetic retinopathy management
SMART (artificial intelligence enabled) DROP (diabetic retinopathy outcomes and pathways): Study protocol for diabetic retinopathy management Open
Introduction Delayed diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains a significant challenge, often leading to preventable blindness and visual impairment. Given that physicians are frequently the first point of contact for people with diab…
View article: Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Versus Clinicians in Real-Life Case Scenarios of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Versus Clinicians in Real-Life Case Scenarios of Retinopathy of Prematurity Open
Objective The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) with clinicians in real-life case scenarios related to retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods This was a prospectively conducted study w…
View article: Evaluation of Systemic Risk Factors in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus for Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy with Random Forest Classification Model
Evaluation of Systemic Risk Factors in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus for Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy with Random Forest Classification Model Open
Background: This study aims to assess systemic risk factors in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients and predict diabetic retinopathy (DR) using a Random Forest (RF) classification model. Methods: We included DM patients presenting to the retina…
View article: Health transition and eye care policy planning for people with diabetic retinopathy in south Asia
Health transition and eye care policy planning for people with diabetic retinopathy in south Asia Open
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D), associated systemic disorders, diabetic retinopathy (DR) and current health policies in south Asian countries were analysed to assess country-specific preparedness to meet the 2030 Sustainable Devel…
View article: Metabolic memory and diabetic retinopathy: Legacy of glycemia and possible steps into future
Metabolic memory and diabetic retinopathy: Legacy of glycemia and possible steps into future Open
The response of retinal pathology to interventions in diabetic retinopathy (DR) is often independent of the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values at the point of care. This is despite glucose control being one of the strongest risk factors fo…
View article: Retinopathy of prematurity in triplets – Indian twin city ROP study report number 12
Retinopathy of prematurity in triplets – Indian twin city ROP study report number 12 Open
Purpose: To evaluate the incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) amongst surviving triplets. Methods: Records of preterm babies born to mothers with triplet pregnancies were retrieved from our Indian twin city ROP study …
View article: Management of diabetic ocular complications: from cellular insights to community strategies
Management of diabetic ocular complications: from cellular insights to community strategies Open
The editorial outlines an integrated approach to managing diabetic ocular complications, combining advanced scientific research with practical public health strategies to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic retinop…
View article: National prevalence of vision impairment and blindness and associated risk factors in adults aged 40 years and older with known or undiagnosed diabetes: results from the SMART-India cross-sectional study
National prevalence of vision impairment and blindness and associated risk factors in adults aged 40 years and older with known or undiagnosed diabetes: results from the SMART-India cross-sectional study Open
Global Challenge Research Fund of United Kingdom Research and Innovation through the Medical Research Council.
View article: Outcome of real-time telescreening for retinopathy of prematurity using videoconferencing in a community setting in Eastern India
Outcome of real-time telescreening for retinopathy of prematurity using videoconferencing in a community setting in Eastern India Open
Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and outcome of a real-time retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) telescreening strategy using videoconferencing in a community setting in India. Method: In a prospective study, trained allied ophthalmic pers…
View article: Recommendations for initial diabetic retinopathy screening of diabetic patients using large language model-based artificial intelligence in real-life case scenarios
Recommendations for initial diabetic retinopathy screening of diabetic patients using large language model-based artificial intelligence in real-life case scenarios Open
Purpose To study the role of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify key risk factors for diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening and develop recommendations based on clinician and large language model (LLM) based AI platform opinions for new…
View article: Diabetic retinopathy screening guidelines for Physicians in India: position statement by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and the Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI)-2023
Diabetic retinopathy screening guidelines for Physicians in India: position statement by the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and the Vitreoretinal Society of India (VRSI)-2023 Open
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness among working-age adults worldwide. India is the diabetes capital of the world and one in five adults is said to have diabetes in India. With the increase in diabetes, there is an i…
View article: Refractive outcomes following silicone oil tamponade in vitreoretinal surgery
Refractive outcomes following silicone oil tamponade in vitreoretinal surgery Open
PURPOSE: To evaluate the factors influencing the refractive outcomes following silicone oil tamponade (SOT) and silicone oil removal (SOR) in different lens statuses post-vitreoretinal surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of three diffe…
View article: Late postoperative vitreous cavity hemorrhage after vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy—observation versus intervention
Late postoperative vitreous cavity hemorrhage after vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy—observation versus intervention Open
Purpose: To analyze the outcome of intervention versus observation for vitreous cavity hemorrhage occurring after a 2-month period of blood-free cavity (late postoperative vitreous cavity hemorrhage—POVCH) in eyes operated by vitrectomy fo…
View article: Impact of macular buckle removal on the functional and anatomical outcomes of myopic macular hole associated retinal detachment
Impact of macular buckle removal on the functional and anatomical outcomes of myopic macular hole associated retinal detachment Open
A man in his 70s presented with a 1-month history of vision loss in the right eye. His best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in the affected eye was limited to counting fingers at close range. The examination revealed a macular hole with ass…
View article: Peering into the eye: A comprehensive look at ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and its diagnostic value in anterior segment disorders
Peering into the eye: A comprehensive look at ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and its diagnostic value in anterior segment disorders Open
Background: Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) is a noninvasive imaging modality that enables in-vivo visualization of the structures of the anterior segment of the eye. Unlike routine ophthalmic diagnostic ultrasound which uses frequencies of…
View article: Response to comments on: Does myopia decrease the risk of diabetic retinopathy in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Response to comments on: Does myopia decrease the risk of diabetic retinopathy in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus? Open
Dear Editor, We appreciate the comments and interest of the authors in our publication.[1] We would like to address the concerns raised in relation to our manuscript that aimed to investigate the relationship between the severity of myopia…
View article: Clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of an algorithmic approach to uveal effusion syndrome
Clinical presentation and treatment outcomes of an algorithmic approach to uveal effusion syndrome Open
Purpose: To describe the clinical features and treatment outcomes in spontaneous uveal effusion syndrome (UES). Methods: A 10-year retrospective chart review of UES patients from a tertiary eye center was carried out. Optical coherence tom…
View article: Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in India stratified by known and undiagnosed diabetes, urban–rural locations, and socioeconomic indices: results from the SMART India population-based cross-sectional screening study
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in India stratified by known and undiagnosed diabetes, urban–rural locations, and socioeconomic indices: results from the SMART India population-based cross-sectional screening study Open
UKRI Global Challenge Research Fund.
View article: Spontaneous resolution of subretinal fluid postvitreoretinal surgery for tractional retinal detachment in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Spontaneous resolution of subretinal fluid postvitreoretinal surgery for tractional retinal detachment in proliferative diabetic retinopathy Open
A man in his 60s with proliferative diabetic retinopathy presented with vision loss in both eyes in the past 1 month. On presentation, the best corrected visual acuity was 20/60 and 20/125 for the right and left eyes, respectively. On exam…
View article: Feasibility study for measuring patients’ visual acuity at home by their caregivers
Feasibility study for measuring patients’ visual acuity at home by their caregivers Open
Purpose: To assess the feasibility of measuring patients’ visual acuity (VA) in their homes by their caregivers. Methods: Patients consulting in a tertiary eye care institute were prospectively enrolled with informed consent. All underwent…
View article: <i>Cryptococcus laurentii</i> endogenous endophthalmitis post COVID-19 infection
<i>Cryptococcus laurentii</i> endogenous endophthalmitis post COVID-19 infection Open
A man in mid-50s presented with progressive blurred vision in his left eye for over 6 weeks. He was a known diabetic with history of COVID-19 pneumonia treated with steroids and remdesivir. He had pyelonephritis and urinary culture grown K…
View article: Suprasellar paraganglioma in a clinical setting of von Hippel-Lindau syndrome
Suprasellar paraganglioma in a clinical setting of von Hippel-Lindau syndrome Open
A man in his 20s presented to the neurosurgery department 2 years ago with headache and blurred vision. He was diagnosed to have a suprasellar mass on neuroimaging. Best-corrected visual acuity in the right eye was 6/36 and that in the lef…
View article: Impact of Implementing Teleophthalmology Referral Guidelines Using the eyeSmart EMR App in 63,703 Patients from India
Impact of Implementing Teleophthalmology Referral Guidelines Using the eyeSmart EMR App in 63,703 Patients from India Open
Objective. To describe the clinical indications and the impact of implementation of specific teleophthalmology referral guidelines in a large rural village vision centre network in India. Methods. This cross-sectional vision centre-based s…