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View article: Unaided reading speed in pseudophakic patients after emmetropic monofocal intraocular lens implantation
Unaided reading speed in pseudophakic patients after emmetropic monofocal intraocular lens implantation Open
Aim This study aimed to assess the reading speed and font size in pseudophakic eyes following implantation of a spherically neutral monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) aimed at an emmetropic refractive outcome. Methods This was a prospective,…
View article: Emerging Innovations in the Treatment of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Narrative Review
Emerging Innovations in the Treatment of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Narrative Review Open
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the leading cause of endothelial failure requiring keratoplasty in industrialised nations. Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) has become the gold-standard surgical therapy, yet i…
View article: Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty in an eye with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome and rare association of corneal ectasia
Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty in an eye with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome and rare association of corneal ectasia Open
We report the first case of concurrent iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome and keratoconus, treated successfully with Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). A 60-year-old male presented with gradual visual deterioration i…
View article: Shield ulcer in keratoconus in the absence of atopic or vernal kerato-conjunctivitis
Shield ulcer in keratoconus in the absence of atopic or vernal kerato-conjunctivitis Open
Corneal shield ulcer is a severe complication of atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) and vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). This condition is caused by the mechanical irritation of the corneal epithelium due to giant papillae and toxic epith…
View article: A Review of Outcomes of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty and Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Interventions in Patients with Pre-Existing Glaucoma
A Review of Outcomes of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty and Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Interventions in Patients with Pre-Existing Glaucoma Open
Glaucoma is known to impair the function of corneal endothelial cells for various reasons, which increases the likelihood of patients with glaucoma requiring endothelial keratoplasty. Among the techniques available, Descemet membrane endot…
View article: A Rare Case of Enterococcus faecalis Keratitis in a Neurotrophic Cornea Successfully Treated With Topical Antibiotics and Amniotic Membrane
A Rare Case of Enterococcus faecalis Keratitis in a Neurotrophic Cornea Successfully Treated With Topical Antibiotics and Amniotic Membrane Open
View article: Reply: Incidence and factors for pseudoaccommodation after monofocal lens implantation: the Monofocal Extended Range of Vision study
Reply: Incidence and factors for pseudoaccommodation after monofocal lens implantation: the Monofocal Extended Range of Vision study Open
Nanavaty, Mayank A. MBBS, DO, FRCOphth, PhD; Mukhija, Ritika MD, FRCOphth; Ashena, Zahra MD, FRCOphth; Bunce, Catey BSc (Hons), MSc, DSc; Spalton, David J. FRCS, FRCP, FRCOphth Author Information
View article: P-18 DMEK in ICE syndrome and keratoconus
P-18 DMEK in ICE syndrome and keratoconus Open
Case A 60-year-old male presented with gradual, painless deterioration of vision in his left eye over four years. His past ophthalmic history was clear with no record of trauma, surgery, infection or inflammation. His left eye's best corre…
View article: Amantadine-induced corneal edema: A case and literature review
Amantadine-induced corneal edema: A case and literature review Open
View article: Management of Stromal Corneal Dystrophies; Review of the Literature with a Focus on Phototherapeutic Keratectomy and Keratoplasty
Management of Stromal Corneal Dystrophies; Review of the Literature with a Focus on Phototherapeutic Keratectomy and Keratoplasty Open
Corneal dystrophies are a group of non-inflammatory inherited disorders of the cornea. This review considers treatment options for epithelial-stromal and stromal corneal dystrophies: namely Reis–Bücklers, Thiel–Behnke, lattice, Avellino, g…
View article: Full-Thickness Compressive Corneal Sutures with Removal of Anterior Chamber Air Bubble in the Management of Acute Corneal Hydrops
Full-Thickness Compressive Corneal Sutures with Removal of Anterior Chamber Air Bubble in the Management of Acute Corneal Hydrops Open
Acute hydrops is a rare complication of corneal ectatic disease, which occurs secondary to Descemet membrane break. Spontaneous resolution of this condition is associated with longstanding ocular discomfort and corneal scar. Intracameral g…
View article: Development of a Web-Based Algorithm for Understanding the Intraocular Lens-Based Surgery in Stable and Progressing Keratoconus for Non-Specialist Ophthalmologists
Development of a Web-Based Algorithm for Understanding the Intraocular Lens-Based Surgery in Stable and Progressing Keratoconus for Non-Specialist Ophthalmologists Open
To propose an algorithm to facilitate lens-based surgery in keratoconus. A literature review was performed to prepare a software algorithm based on cone location, stability, best spectacle-corrected distance visual acuity (BSCVA) level and…
View article: Reply to Letter to Editor
Reply to Letter to Editor Open
View article: Ex-vivo study on the surface quality of corneal lenticule and stroma after low energy femtosecond laser lenticule extraction
Ex-vivo study on the surface quality of corneal lenticule and stroma after low energy femtosecond laser lenticule extraction Open
View article: Preoperative fundoscopy versus optical coherence tomography to detect occult maculopathy during cataract surgery preassessment
Preoperative fundoscopy versus optical coherence tomography to detect occult maculopathy during cataract surgery preassessment Open
View article: Comparison of Anterior Corneal Aberrometry, Keratometry and Pupil Size with Scheimpflug Tomography and Ray Tracing Aberrometer
Comparison of Anterior Corneal Aberrometry, Keratometry and Pupil Size with Scheimpflug Tomography and Ray Tracing Aberrometer Open
This study aimed to assess the anterior corneal wavefront aberrations, keratometry, astigmatism vectors and pupil size between Pentacam HR® (Oculus Optikgeraete GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany) and iTrace® (Tracey Technologies Corp., Houston, TX, U…
View article: Prophylactic Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs after Cataract Surgery and Corneal Melt
Prophylactic Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs after Cataract Surgery and Corneal Melt Open
Purpose: To describe a case where prophylactic use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) eye drops lead to recurrent corneal melt with loss of vision and a brief literature review. Methods: This is a case report of an 84-year-old…
View article: Pericardium Patch Graft for Severe Corneal Wound Burn
Pericardium Patch Graft for Severe Corneal Wound Burn Open
Purpose: To report a novel management technique using pericardial patch graft for severe corneal wound burn following phacoemulsification of dense cataract with shallow anterior chamber (AC) and overfilled AC with viscoelastic. Methods: Ca…
View article: Recurring themes during cataract assessment and surgery
Recurring themes during cataract assessment and surgery Open
View article: Descemet membrane suturing to manage recurrent graft detachment in a patient with Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty on failed penetrating keratoplasty
Descemet membrane suturing to manage recurrent graft detachment in a patient with Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty on failed penetrating keratoplasty Open
A 65-year-old patient with history of keratoconus, mild cataract and penetrating keratoplasty over 30 years ago developed corneal oedema subsequent of graft failure with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of counting fingers. He underwent…
View article: Autoimmune Dry Eye without Significant Ocular Surface Co-Morbidities and Mental Health
Autoimmune Dry Eye without Significant Ocular Surface Co-Morbidities and Mental Health Open
Dry eye symptoms can negatively affect the psychological, physical, and social functioning, which can potentially impair the health-related quality of life. This review evaluated the association between autoimmune related dry eye in the ab…
View article: Re-Endothelialization of Bare Stroma after Descemet's Detachment Due to Macroperforation During Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty
Re-Endothelialization of Bare Stroma after Descemet's Detachment Due to Macroperforation During Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Open
Purpose: To report a case with spontaneous re-endothelialization of bare stroma after subtotal detachment of Descemet's membrane (DM) due to macroperforation during deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). Methods: Case report. Results:…
View article: Effect of Intraocular Lens Tilt and Decentration on Visual Acuity, Dysphotopsia and Wavefront Aberrations
Effect of Intraocular Lens Tilt and Decentration on Visual Acuity, Dysphotopsia and Wavefront Aberrations Open
Tilt and decentration of intraocular lenses (IOL) may occur secondary to a complicated cataract surgery or following an uneventful phacoemulsification. Although up to 2–3° tilt and a 0.2–0.3 mm decentration are common and clinically unnoti…
View article: ‘Face down’ anterior vitrectomy for unexpected posterior capsule rupture as an alternative to pars plana vitrectomy
‘Face down’ anterior vitrectomy for unexpected posterior capsule rupture as an alternative to pars plana vitrectomy Open