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Evaluation of Visual Acuity among Commercial Motorcyclists (Okada Riders) in the Main Campus of Abia State University Uturu Abia State Nigeria

C. D. Ubani, A. K. Amah, Cosmas Chidozie Ofoegbu & Chijioke, I. Ugboaja · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

The visual ability of road users is fundamental to traffic safety. Despite the high burden of traffic crashes and associated mortality in low-income countries such as Nigeria, evidence for an association between vision function and traffic safety outcomes is scarce. Therefore, th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i330236

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Secondary to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria

Thiago Sande Miguel, Ermes Rodrigues Machado Filho, Bruna Sande Miguel, Daniel Almeida da Costa & Maurício Bastos Pereira · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aims: To describe a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Secondary to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria. Presentation of Case: A 25 years old, male, student, in regular follow-up in the Hematology sector due to Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria in regular use of Eculizumab. He repo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i330234

The Effect of Monochromatic Aberrations of the Cornea on Contrast Sensitivity under Photopic and Mesopic Conditions

E. Pateras, K. Ladopoulos & P. Drakopoulos · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Purpose: Vision is one of the most important senses. The first stage of vision is the creation of the observed object’s image on the retina. The quality of the retinal image is affected by several factors, such as   diffraction, sampling on the retina, chromatic aberration, scatt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i230233

Congenital Ocular Melanocytosis: Case Report

Thiago Sande Miguel, Fernanda Bekman Diniz Mitleg Rocha, Tais Cristina Rossett, Felipe Bekman Diniz Mitleg Rocha, Eduardo de França Damasceno & Daniel Almeida da Costa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aims: To describe Congenital Ocular Melanocytosis. Presentation of Case: LPC, 7 years old, male, brown, with no previous comorbidities, was taken to the ophthalmology outpatient clinic of the Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro, Brazil by parents who alleged the presence of blui...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i230231

Prevalence and Predictors of Anxiety and Depression among Glaucoma Patients in a Tertiary Health Institution in South-South Nigeria

Nnenne N. Ani & Godswill Inye Nathaniel · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aim: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with Anxiety and Depression among `glaucoma patients. Study Design: It was a hospital-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Por...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i230230

Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome: Case Report

Amanda Dinalli Francisco, Thiago Sande Miguel, Ana Luiza Mansur Souto, Daniel Almeida da Costa & Maurício Bastos Pereira · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aims:To describe a Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome. Presentation of Case: MCL, 7 years old, female, brown, was taken to the ophthalmology outpatient clinic of the Hospital Universitário Antônio Pedro, Brazil by her parents, complaining of low visual acuity and malformation of the pupil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i230229

A Study of Corneal Thickness in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with and without Diabetic Retinopathy

Rashmi Ramani & Shashank Banait · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Background: It is essential to assess the corneal thickness in diabetes patient. Introduction: diabetes mellitus is a major cause of blindness throughout the worldDiabetic retinopathy is the most importance given on day to day basics studies especially for ophthalmologist studied...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i230228

Accuracy of Toric Intraocular Lens Axis Alignment Using Manual Slit Lamp Method and CALLISTO Eye Image-Guided System

Setiyo Budi Riyanto, Dwi Cahyani Ratna Sari, Tjahjono D. Gondhowiardjo, Suhardjo . & Muhammad Bayu Sasongko · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aims: Image-guided systems are the gold standard for determining toric intraocular lens (IOL) axis alignment. However, their high cost prevents widespread use of these systems. As an alternative, a simpler and affordable method could be performed manually using a slit-lamp biomic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i130227

Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes of Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis Patients Attending Central Chest Clinic, Colombo

Tilakaratne Dilahara & Kumarasinghe Malith · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aims: Main objective of this study was to describe the diagnosis, treatment, outcomes, and associated factors of presumed ocular tuberculosis patients attending Central Chest Clinic, Colombo.  Study Design, Place and Duration: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted amo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i130225

Reactive Oxygen Species and Eye Aging in Cataracts through Biomolecular Mechanisms

Arturo Iván Pérez Pacheco · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

The cataractogenesis process and the novel mechanisms involved in its progression make us question that the only solution today presented for its resolution is through a surgical procedure. The unveiling of such interesting and intricate machinery in the lens opacification occupi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i130220

Comparison of Visual Acuity and Surgically Induced Astigmatism after Phacoemulsification by Temporal Clear Corneal Incision & Superior Clear Corneal Incision

Aakanksha Bele & Pravin Tidake · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Background- The primary goal of cataract extraction surgery is immediate visual recovery and the best uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) post operatively. Aim: To compare the surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) after phacoemulsification surgery with superior clear corneal incision...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i130223

Angioid Streaks and Systemic Pathologies: Is This Association Always There?

Thiago Sande Miguel, Vinicius Sande Miguel, Daniel Almeida da Costa & Maurício Bastos Pereira · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2022

Aims :To describe Angioid Streaks and Systemic Pathologies Presentation of Case: T.A.N., male, 32 years old, lawyer, born in Rio de Janeiro, attends the routine ophthalmologic appointment without specific ophthalmologic complaints. In her previous pathological history, he claims...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2022/v16i130224

Demographic Profile of Patients with Corneal Blindness at Tertiary Health Care Centre

Vishal Wagh & Pravin Tidake · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2021

Objective: To study the etiopathogenesis, age, gender distribution and visual impairment due to corneal blindness in a tertiary health care centre. In addition, to create awareness for eye donation among the population. Methods: The study was a cross sectional study conducted at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2021/v15i430232

Efficacy Analysis of Corneal Crosslinking (CXL): Comparing Epi-on and Epi-off Procedures

Jui-Teng Lin · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2021

Purpose: To analyze the factors influencing the corneal crosslinking (CXL) efficacy and comparison of epi-on and epi-off procedures. Study Design: modeling the efficacy of epi-off and epi-on CXL. Place and Duration of Study: New Taipei City, Taiwan, between November, 2021 and Dec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2021/v15i430221

Reverse Straatsma Syndrome – A Case Report

Payal Mukherji, Suchitra Kumari, Neha Shilpy & Vidya Bhushan Sinha · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2021

Objective: Ophthalmologic signs and symptoms were evaluated in a patient diagnosed with reverse Straatsma syndrome. Case Presentation: 22 years old male presented to Eye OPD with unilateral diminution of vision of left eye present since childhood. Complete ophthalmologic examinat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2021/v15i430222