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Management of Bilateral Corneal Perforation Complicating Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report

Y. EL KHALIFA, S. RACHDA, S. BELGHMAIDI, I. HAJJI & A. MOUTAOUAKIL · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can lead to severe ophthalmological complications, particularly peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK), which may progress to corneal perforation, threatening both functional and anatomical prognosis. We report the case of a 65-year-old patient with erosi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i1450

Dysfunctional Lens Index: A New Indicator in Lens Based Refractive Surgeries and Cataract Surgeries

Sushad Prasad · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Lens-based refractive surgeries including Phakic IOLs and Refractive Lens Exchange are the procedure of choice when corneal ablative surgeries are contraindicated and in presbyopes. These procedures are gaining popularity over ablative procedures due it’s reversible nature. Dysfu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i1449

Evaluation of Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery at Tertiary Hospital in Bamako, Mali

Napo A, Touré O, Aboubakar H, Saye G, Simaga A, Camara F, Ba K & Guindo A · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Purpose: To evaluate the preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Patients and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from July 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024 at the University Hospital Center of the Institute of Tropical Ophthalmology of A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i1448

Factors Associated with Refractive Error among Primary School Going Children in Molepolole, Botswana

Lebohang Leshaga, Kesiilwe Gaebolae, Elijah Mutoloki & Kangwa I.M. Muma · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Aims:  To identify factors associated with refractive errors as well as assess the prevalence and pattern of refractive errors among primary school children in Molepolole, Botswana. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Lewis memorial Primary school, f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i1447

Integrating Corneal Collagen Crosslinking with Refractive Procedures (LASIK and PRK): A Comprehensive Review

Neelima Balakrishnan, Prabhu Vijayaraghavan, Vandhana Sundaram & Jagadeesh Kumar Reddy · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Corneal collagen crosslinking is primarily carried out as a treatment modality for the management of corneal ectasias such as keratoconus, keratoglobus, pellucid marginal degeneration etc, as well as for the management of post refractive surgery corneal ectasias. However, it has...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i1446

Mydriasis and Ophthalmoplegia in a 10-Year-Old Girl: A Diagnostic Predicament

Michael Horley, Karthikayini Gomathinayagam & Antigoni Koukkoulli · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

This case reports a 10-year-old girl who presented with sudden-onset diplopia and bilateral mydriasis following a recent upper respiratory infection. Ocular examination showed poor light response and mild abduction deficits. Initial low-resolution MRI was normal, but a high-resol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i6445

Clinical Characterization of Ocular Trauma at Tertiary Care Centre, Bilaspur, India

Suchita Singh, Prabha Sonwani & Akhil Garg · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

In this study, we aim to document know the clinical spectrum and mechanism of ocular trauma and benefits of early intervention following injuries among patients presenting to CIMS, Bilaspur. This was a prospective interventional study of all ocular emergencies except chemical inj...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i6444

Assessing Retinal Function Alterations Due to Digital Device Use: A Study of Computer Vision Syndrome in Medical Students

Mohammed Iqbal, Bishoy Fahim, Sandra Emad, Shaimaa Fadel, Noha SalahEldeen, Fathy Gad, Somya Zein & Mervat Elgharieb · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Digital devices, mainly smartphone with its time-consuming applications and 24/7 internet connection, are accused of the being the main cause of severe distraction and excessive disruptions with fragmentation of everyday life that adversely interrupts the adults and youth lifesty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i6443

Managing High Anisometropia with Blended Refractive Surgery: A Comparative Study on Patient Outcomes

Tanmay Gupta & Harshvardhan Gupta · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Purpose: To compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and satisfaction results after blended refractive surgery with one eye Lasik laser/ PRK and another eye ICL. Patients and Methods: A Quality of life and Patient reported spectacle independence (PRISQ) questionnaire was administ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i6442

A Cross-Sectional Study of Causes of Secondary Glaucomas at a Tertiary Eye Care Centre

Kavya.C.M., Anitha.S.Maiya. & Manasaveena.N.T · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Introduction: Secondary glaucomas(SG) are defined by the presence of elevated intra ocular pressure (IOP) with/without optic neuropathy changes, associated with some primary ocular/systemic disease resulting in severe visual impairment. Objective: To determine the causes of secon...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i6441

Genetic Insights and Epidemiological Models in Understanding Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Benedict C. Umezurike, Moses O. Akhimien, Chidinma Chukwuka, Thaddaeus C. Ejike, Louis Ugwulor, Bright Ajoku & Solomon N. Ijioma · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is a multifactorial chronic optic neuropathy with significant genetic heterogeneity. The pathogenesis of POAG involves an imbalance between the production and drainage of aqueous humor (AH). Genetic theories suggest that transgenic mice demonstr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i6440

The Effects of Excessive Use of Computer Screen on Visual Acuity among Non-academic University Staff

Chinasa Godsgift Eni & Precious Ojo Uahomo · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Background: The increasing prevalence of computer vision syndrome (CVS) necessitates a thorough understanding of its impact on visual health among users. This study aimed to investigate the adverse effects of long-term computer usage on the visual acuity of non-academic staff at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i5439

Objective Visual Acuity Estimation via the Optokinetic Response to High-pass Filtered Stimuli: An Exploratory Study

Carlo Aleci, Costanza Tabasso, Ketty Dutto & Claudio Rosa · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Aims: Optokinetic-based paradigms used to derive objective visual acuity suffer so far from low predictive power. Arguably, the contribution of the peripheral stimulation and the discrepancy between detection and discrimination threshold can bias the outcomes. In this respect, hi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i5438

Juvenile Myopia: The Silent Vision Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Childhood Myopia

Patricia Reddy & Veera Chandekar · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2024

Juvenile myopia, a significant visual impairment characterized by blurred distance vision, is increasingly prevalent among Indian children. This review explores the multifactorial etiology of myopia, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and lifestyle factor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2024/v19i5437