Special Issue Article “Diabetic Retinopathy”
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common complications of diabetes. It is the emerging cause of blindness in low and middle income countries...
Keywords: Diabetic retinopathy, Retinal hemorrhage, Blindness
Special Issue Article “Myopia”
Abstract: High myopia is defined by an axial length greater than 26m. The presence of staphylomas renders biometric measurement more difficult, thus requiring the use of a two-dimensional ultrasound coupled with ultrasound in mode A. The present study has a twofold objective: analyze...
Keywords: High myopic eye, Axial length, Retinal detachment, Clinical features
Special Issue Article “Diabetic Retinopathy”
Abstract: To assess the effectiveness of the multispot (PASCAL) Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP) laser in treating Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) as there are concerns that patients may be undertreated with multi-spot lasers resulting in worsening disease. Additionally to correlate various...
Keywords: Pan retinal photocoagulation; Diabetic retinopathy study; Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Special Issue Article “Macular Degenaration”
Abstract: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common, degenerative disease of the retina presented as neovascular AMD (n-AMD) or non‐neovascular AMD. Several factors risk factors having been found associated with unresponsive to treatment and progression macular scar form...
Keywords: Age-related macular degeneration; Anti-VEGF; Resistance n- AMD; Refractory n- AMD; Recalcitrant; n-AMD; Tolerance; Tachyphylaxis; Pharmacodynamic; Pharmacokinetic
Abstract: There are several therapeutic options in the management of astigmatism after Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK). New publications continue to present improvements to established approaches as well as the development of new therapeutic possibilities and new technologies. This study reviews...
Keywords: Keratoplasty; Corneal astigmatism; Astigmatic keratotomy; Wedge resection; Intracorneal ring; segments; Laser surgery; Toric intraocular lens; Small aperture optics
Abstract: Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) inhibitors, ranibizumab, aflibercept, and pegaptanib are the approved treatments for certain eye diseases that are used especially in the elderly patients. However, these drugs are mostly inaccessible due to their high cost. Bevacizumab a VEGF...
Keywords: Eye diseases; Vascular endothelial growth factor; Bevacizumab; Immunotherapy; Monoclonal antibody
Special Issue Article “Dry Eye”
Abstract: Dry Eye Disease (DED), one of the most common reasons for patients to seek ophthalmic care, remains a diagnostic challenge for clinicians and researchers. A pressing need exists for the identification of an informative biomarker for both diagnostic and staging purposes in this condition...
Keywords: Dry eye disease; Retinal nerve fiber layer; Optical coherence tomography
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