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View article: Cystoid Macular Edema in Non-Syndromic Retinitis Pigmentosa: Associations With Causative Genes in a Large Cohort
Cystoid Macular Edema in Non-Syndromic Retinitis Pigmentosa: Associations With Causative Genes in a Large Cohort Open
This study revealed a strong association of CME with the underlying causative gene in non-syndromic RP in the largest genotyped cohort so far reported, adding new insights in the etiopathogenesis of CME in RP. Our findings emphasize the im…
View article: Evaluation of Reliability of Formulas for Intraocular Lens Power Calculation After Hyperopic Refractive Surgery
Evaluation of Reliability of Formulas for Intraocular Lens Power Calculation After Hyperopic Refractive Surgery Open
Background: We evaluate the accuracy of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation in the following formulas—Barrett True-K No History (BTKNH), EVO 2.0 Post-Hyperopic LASIK/PRK (EVO 2.0), Haigis-L, Pearl-DGS, and Shammas (SF)—with patients w…
View article: First results of direct selective laser trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma
First results of direct selective laser trabeculoplasty for the treatment of glaucoma Open
Aim To evaluate the efficacy and safety of direct selective laser trabeculoplasty (DSLT) on eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and on primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) eyes at 1 year follow-up. Methods In this study, 54 patie…
View article: A Novel Variant in <scp><i>TUBB4B</i></scp> Causes Progressive Cone‐Rod Dystrophy and Early Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss
A Novel Variant in <span><i>TUBB4B</i></span> Causes Progressive Cone‐Rod Dystrophy and Early Onset Sensorineural Hearing Loss Open
Background Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a frequent manifestation of syndromic inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), exemplified by the very rare form of autosomal‐dominant Leber congenital amaurosis with early onset deafness (LCAEOD; …
View article: Analysis of Corneal Deformation in Paediatric Patients Affected by Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young Type 2
Analysis of Corneal Deformation in Paediatric Patients Affected by Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young Type 2 Open
Background: To evaluate corneal deformation in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young type 2 (MODY2), paediatric subjects were analysed using a Scheimpflug-based device. The purpose of this analysis was to find new biomarkers for MODY2 disea…
View article: Patients carrying Arg1809 substitution with no choroidal abnormalities: a further proof of a “Quasi-Incomplete” NF1 phenotype
Patients carrying Arg1809 substitution with no choroidal abnormalities: a further proof of a “Quasi-Incomplete” NF1 phenotype Open
View article: Combined photorefractive keratectomy and corneal collagen cross-linking for treatment of keratoconus: a 2-year follow-up study
Combined photorefractive keratectomy and corneal collagen cross-linking for treatment of keratoconus: a 2-year follow-up study Open
Background: Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is considered an effective procedure for slowing down or eliminating the progression of keratoconus. New techniques, in combination with CXL, have been proposed to stop the evolution of kera…
View article: Classification Tree to Analyze Factors Connected with Post Operative Complications of Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Hospital
Classification Tree to Analyze Factors Connected with Post Operative Complications of Cataract Surgery in a Teaching Hospital Open
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more frequently applied in medicine and, consequently, also in ophthalmology to improve both the quality of work for physicians and the quality of care for patients. The aim of this…
View article: Evaluation of Donor and Recipient Characteristics Involved in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Outcomes
Evaluation of Donor and Recipient Characteristics Involved in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Outcomes Open
Aims: To evaluate both donor and recipient features involved in visual acuity restoring and complication insurgence in eyes that have undergone Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Methods: In this retrospective s…
View article: Analysis of Corneal Distortion after Myopic PRK
Analysis of Corneal Distortion after Myopic PRK Open
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the corneal biomechanical properties (CBP) and their behaviors after myopic refractive surgery both with Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) and Corvis ST (CST). This retrospective study included 145 eyes…
View article: Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Analysis of Features Affecting Cataract Surgery Complications in a Teaching Hospital
Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Analysis of Features Affecting Cataract Surgery Complications in a Teaching Hospital Open
Aims: To evaluate the ocular and systemic factors involved in cataract surgery complications in a teaching hospital using artificial intelligence. Methods: One eye of 1,229 patients with a mean age of 70.2 ± 10.3 years old that underwent c…
View article: <i>CHM/REP1</i> Transcript Expression and Loss of Visual Function in Patients Affected by Choroideremia
<i>CHM/REP1</i> Transcript Expression and Loss of Visual Function in Patients Affected by Choroideremia Open
Our analysis of morphological and functional parameters in choroideremia patients showed a slow disease progression, particularly in the first decades of life. Overall, reevaluation of clinical and molecular data suggests exploring the gen…
View article: Clinical presentation and disease course in Choroideremia patients
Clinical presentation and disease course in Choroideremia patients Open
View article: A new syndromic form of retinal degeneration due to mutations in the PCYT1A gene
A new syndromic form of retinal degeneration due to mutations in the PCYT1A gene Open