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View article: Diabetic retinopathy screening model in low and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Diabetic retinopathy screening model in low and middle-income countries: a scoping review Open
LMIC DR screening utilizes traditional and innovative technologies, with community-based approaches, telemedicine, and AI enhancing reach and accuracy. Transitioning from case-finding to population-based screening requires stronger diabete…
View article: Clinical characteristics and outcomes of keratoplasty in moderate to severe infective corneal ulcers
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of keratoplasty in moderate to severe infective corneal ulcers Open
BACKGROUND Corneal ulcers are a major cause of visual impairment in developing countries. In Indonesia, severe infective ulcers often require keratoplasty (KP) to preserve ocular integrity and improve outcomes. AIM To determine demographic…
View article: The Effects of Vitamin C Supplementation on Corneal Endothelial Damage in Hard Cataract Phacoemulsification: an Oxidative Stress Study on Aqueous Humour and Corneal Endothelial Cell Characteristics, A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Clinical Trial
The Effects of Vitamin C Supplementation on Corneal Endothelial Damage in Hard Cataract Phacoemulsification: an Oxidative Stress Study on Aqueous Humour and Corneal Endothelial Cell Characteristics, A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Clinical Trial Open
Background Phacoemulsification is one of the most frequent surgeries in the world. However, prolonged use of phacoemulsification machines produces reactive oxygen species which will damage corneal endothelial cells. Ascorbic acid has an an…
View article: Can interferon-inducible gene expression guide treatment? A prospective study in QuantiFERON-positive uveitis with undetermined cause
Can interferon-inducible gene expression guide treatment? A prospective study in QuantiFERON-positive uveitis with undetermined cause Open
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of baseline interferon (IFN)-inducible gene expression as a prognostic biomarker for Anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) response in patients with undetermined cause of uveitis who t…
View article: Red filter meibography by smartphones in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction: a validity and reliability study
Red filter meibography by smartphones in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction: a validity and reliability study Open
Objective The objective of this study is to determine the validity and reliability of the red filter meibography by smartphone compared with infrared in assessing meibomian gland drop-out. Methods and analysis An analytical cross-sectional…
View article: Dry eye symptoms are prevalent in moderate-severe COVID-19, while SARS-COV-2 presence is higher in mild COVID-19: Possible ocular transmission risk of COVID-19
Dry eye symptoms are prevalent in moderate-severe COVID-19, while SARS-COV-2 presence is higher in mild COVID-19: Possible ocular transmission risk of COVID-19 Open
In the early phase of infection, COVID-19 patients experience dry eye symptoms, which have no correlation with objective dry eye measurements. SARS-CoV-2 in conjunctival swab samples can be detected in patients with normal-to-mild COVID-19…
View article: BOTULINUM TOXIN A FOR BLEPHAROSPASM WITH DRY EYE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
BOTULINUM TOXIN A FOR BLEPHAROSPASM WITH DRY EYE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Open
Introduction & Objectives : Essential blepharospasm is a neurological condition that is defined by uncontrolled and abnormal eyelid closure from a central cerebral disorder. Between 40%-85% of blepharospasm occurs in conjunction with dry e…
View article: Accuracy of artificial intelligence model for infectious keratitis classification: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Accuracy of artificial intelligence model for infectious keratitis classification: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Infectious keratitis (IK) is a sight-threatening condition requiring immediate definite treatment. The need for prompt treatment heavily depends on timely diagnosis. The diagnosis of IK, however, is challenged by the drawbacks o…
View article: Strategic combination of cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation and postoperative limbal-rigid contact lens-wear for end-stage ocular surface disease: a retrospective cohort study
Strategic combination of cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation and postoperative limbal-rigid contact lens-wear for end-stage ocular surface disease: a retrospective cohort study Open
Purpose To provide the long-term outcome of patients with end-stage severe ocular surface disease (OSD) consecutively treated with cultivated oral mucosal epithelial transplantation (COMET) followed by limbal-rigid contact lens (CL)-wear t…
View article: BOTULINUM NEUROTOXIN (BONT/A) AS AN INDUCER OF ACUTE ANTERIOR UVEITIS IN HLA B27 PATIENTS : A LITERATURE REVIEW
BOTULINUM NEUROTOXIN (BONT/A) AS AN INDUCER OF ACUTE ANTERIOR UVEITIS IN HLA B27 PATIENTS : A LITERATURE REVIEW Open
Background : HLA B27 related acute anterior uveitis is a chronic recurrent inflammation of uvea mainly in anterior chamber. The underlying mechanism seems to involves autoimmunity and autoinflammatory. Antigen has been proposed as a trigge…
View article: Antiviral treatment for acute retinal necrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Antiviral treatment for acute retinal necrosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Acute retinal necrosis is a progressive intraocular inflammatory syndrome characterized by diffuse necrotizing retinitis that can lead to a poor visual outcome, mainly from retinal detachment. The antiviral treatment approach for acute ret…
View article: A survey of Asian Eye Institutions on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in cataract surgery
A survey of Asian Eye Institutions on perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis in cataract surgery Open
Purpose To determine current institutional practice patterns for the use of perioperative antibiotics and other measures to prevent infection after cataract surgery in Asia. Methods An online survey-based study of leading eye institutions …
View article: The Prevalence of Myopia and its Associated Factors Among School-Aged Children in Pamijahan Village, Bogor District
The Prevalence of Myopia and its Associated Factors Among School-Aged Children in Pamijahan Village, Bogor District Open
Globaly, the prevalence of refractive errors, especially myopia in children, has increased significantly. The cause of myopia is multifactorial. Near-work activities and family history are some suggested factors associated with myopia. How…
View article: The Prevalence of Myopia and its Associated Factors Among School-Aged Children in Pamijahan Village, Bogor District
The Prevalence of Myopia and its Associated Factors Among School-Aged Children in Pamijahan Village, Bogor District Open
Globaly, the prevalence of refractive errors, especially myopia in children, has increased significantly. The cause of myopia is multifactorial. Near-work activities and family history are some suggested factors associated with myopia. How…
View article: Knowledge, attitude, and practice pattern towards diabetic retinopathy screening among general practitioners in primary health centres in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia
Knowledge, attitude, and practice pattern towards diabetic retinopathy screening among general practitioners in primary health centres in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia Open
Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is an emerging cause of visual impairment and blindness and is often detected in the irreversible stage. General practitioners (GPs) play an essential role in the prevention of DR through diabetes contr…
View article: Interferon-gamma release assay and chest X-ray to classify intraocular tuberculosis among clinically undifferentiated uveitis
Interferon-gamma release assay and chest X-ray to classify intraocular tuberculosis among clinically undifferentiated uveitis Open
BACKGROUND Tuberculosis (TB) is a common cause of intraocular inflammation in Indonesia. As no accurate biomarker can confirm the diagnosis, ophthalmologists often rely on systemic findings, such as tuberculin skin test, interferon-gamma r…
View article: Integration of Hybrid Model Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support at Primary Health Care During COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol Paper of DIAJAPRI Health Coaching Study
Integration of Hybrid Model Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support at Primary Health Care During COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol Paper of DIAJAPRI Health Coaching Study Open
Introduction COVID -19 pandemic has threatened the optimal achievement on type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) target in primary health care (PHC), due to our priority in COVID-19 management, limited access of patients to PHC and their lifestyl…
View article: The impact of aqueous humor polymerase chain reaction and serological test results for establishing infectious uveitis diagnosis: An Indonesian experience
The impact of aqueous humor polymerase chain reaction and serological test results for establishing infectious uveitis diagnosis: An Indonesian experience Open
RT-PCR analysis of aqueous fluid from uveitis patients helped confirm a third of infectious uveitis cases in Indonesia. In ocular toxoplasmosis, high IgG but not IgM antibody value might help differentiate those with other etiology.
View article: Improvement of Corneal Nerve Regeneration in Diabetic Rats Using Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Conditioned Medium.
Improvement of Corneal Nerve Regeneration in Diabetic Rats Using Wharton's Jelly-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and their Conditioned Medium. Open
To investigate the efficacy of Wharton's jelly mesenchymal stem cells (WJSCs) and their conditioned medium (CM) for corneal nerve regeneration in rats with diabetic keratopathy. Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced male diabetic (DM) rats (250-300…
View article: Interleukin-1A May Illuminate Differential Effects of the Retinal Artery Caliber in HIV Patients
Interleukin-1A May Illuminate Differential Effects of the Retinal Artery Caliber in HIV Patients Open
Background: Retinal artery caliber (RAC) is narrower in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients beginning antiretroviral therapy (ART). We aimed to assess associations between variations in genes encoding inflammatory mediator…
View article: Erratum: Amniotic membrane transplantation for infectious corneal ulcer treatment: a cohort retrospective study
Erratum: Amniotic membrane transplantation for infectious corneal ulcer treatment: a cohort retrospective study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.13181/mji.oa.203849]
View article: Amniotic membrane transplantation for infectious corneal ulcer treatment: a cohort retrospective study
Amniotic membrane transplantation for infectious corneal ulcer treatment: a cohort retrospective study Open
BACKGROUND Corneal ulcer is one of the most common causes of corneal blindness. This study aimed to describe the outcomes of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) in patients with infectious corneal ulcer. METHODS A retrospective cohort …
View article: Are eyes the windows to COVID-19? Systematic review and meta-analysis
Are eyes the windows to COVID-19? Systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective To review and critically appraise the ocular manifestation and the presence of SARS-CoV-2 through PCR positivity from ocular samples in COVID-19-related patients. Moreover, to evaluate the time and severity association of ocular …
View article: Efficacy of Cathionic Emulsion and Carboxymethyl-Cellulose 0,5% for Dry Eye Treatment in Post Menopausal Women
Efficacy of Cathionic Emulsion and Carboxymethyl-Cellulose 0,5% for Dry Eye Treatment in Post Menopausal Women Open
Purpose : To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cationic emulsion and Carboxymethyl-Cellulose (CMC) 0,5% eye drops in post-menopausal women with dry eyeMethods : A randomized, double-masked clinical trial was conducted in polyclinic Ophth…