Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of laser photocoagulation for type 1 idiopathic macular telangiectasia (MacTel). Study Design: Retrospective case series Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology, Oita University Hospital during the period f...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i230188
Since glaucoma is a serious health problem, numerous therapeutics are being developed to reduce Intraocular Pressure (IOP) as the only modifiable factor of all glaucoma symptoms. IOP-lowering agents are divided into six groups, each of which has a specific mechanism of action and...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i230189
Purpose: To assess the changes in ocular high order aberrations after collagen cross linking for keratoconus. Patients and Methods: This study included 30 eyes with confirmed KCN. Baseline evaluation focused on: UDVA and BSCVA using logMAR notation, MRSE, corneal topography using...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i230187
Background: Dynamic reanimation is usually required to restore blink function in patients with chronic facial paralysis. In which case, platysma myocutaneous flap (PMF) is a good choice compared to gracilis flap. Platysma is a thin, pliable flap with matching skin colour to the e...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i130185
Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of subconjunctival injection of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) and limited peritomy during bare scleral pterygium excision in preventing pterygium recurrence. Study Design: A prospective non-randomized interventional case series. Place and D...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i130182
Purpose: This study demonstrates the actions that took over the contact lens (CL) wearers in Greece after the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The study includes nameless web-based survey used to measure participants demographics, CL wear history, and custom wear activity of CL in a s...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i130180
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the treatment outcomes of secondary glaucoma caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV)-anterior uveitis (AU) with continuous 0.5% ganciclovir eye drop. Study Design: Retrospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i130179
Background: Alma Ata declaration form the bed rock that link primary health care (PHC) and health promotion to enable individuals and communities to increase control over the determinants of health. The declaration is meant to address the main health problems in the community by...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2021/v14i130178
Purpose: To compare measurements of axial length obtained with A-scan and IOL Master. The study was design to collect the axial length values resulting from the application of both methods on the same eye (R.E.) and then to compare them. Methodology Place and Duration of Study: 5...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i430177
Objective: To investigate the changes in macular retinal layers and panretinal neuroretinal functions in the long-term follow-up of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Materials and Methods: Forty-one patients diagnosed with primary open-angle glaucoma were followed up for...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i430175
The diagnosis of lymphoproliferative disorder of orbit is quite challenging as both Pseudolymphomas and Non‑Hodgkin’s lymphomas can occur in orbit. Primary orbital lymphoma is a rare entity comprising of 1-2% of Non‑Hodgkin’s lymphoma, majority of them are B‑cell type. It is a sl...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i430174
Objectives: To determine the epidemiology and management outcome of preseptal cellulitis seen at a tertiary eye hospital within a period of 13 years. Materials and Methods: The case files of all patients seen with preseptal cellulitis from 2005 to 2017 were reviewed. The informat...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i430173
Purpose: To compare central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements and their reproducibility when taken by Ultrasound Pachymetry, Ocular Biometry and Angiovue Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). Methods: Twenty-five healthy volunteers were recruited creating a sample size of 50 eye...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i430172
Introduction: Accommodative and vergence dysfunctions are the most common vision disorders in the pediatric population with a prevalence of up to 30%, and patients with these dysfunctions usually have symptoms at near distances that could affect academic results. This study is th...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i330171
Background: Astigmatism is an error of refraction that can affect visual outcome after cataract surgery. The degree of astigmatism is usually estimated pre-operatively by keratometry readings. These readings can help in the plan of surgical technique and choice of intraocular len...
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Research Article10.9734/or/2020/v13i330170