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JFO Open Ophthalmology
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ISSN 2949-8899 · Elsevier · 85 articles in the index
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Efficacy and safety of Rebamipide in the treatment of dry eye disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Rebamipide 1% and 2% in the management of dry eye disease (DED) compared to placebo or artificial tears (My Tears, Sodium Hyaluronate, or Diquafosol). Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: This meta-analysis, adhering to PRISMA 2020…
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Clinical characterization of ocular trauma: a six-month multi-center analysis from Ministry of Health hospitals in Malaysia
Introduction: Ocular trauma is a leading cause of preventable monocular blindness worldwide and imposes significant socioeconomic burdens. This study aims to describe the demographic patterns, trauma profiles, mechanisms of injury, and spectrum of ocular injuries across Malaysia's Ministry of…
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In-depth comparative analysis of two automated refractive and ocular biometric devices
Purpose: To compare refractive measurements, keratometry, pachymetry, and tonometry between two commercially available systems: Visionix VX650 (Luneau Technologies, France) and Nidek TonoRef III (Nidek, France). Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study in which 415 valid eye measurements of…
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Clinical experience with preservative free low-dose hydrocortisone for the management of inflammation in dry eye disease
Purpose: To describe real-world experience after adding preservative-free hydrocortisone 0.335% to manage ocular surface inflammation in patients with dry eye disease (DED) who required combined therapy. Methods: This retrospective, multicenter, international case series evaluated 27 patients…
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Anti-VEGF biosimilars in Ophthalmology: from biosimilarity to clinical practice
The expiration of patents for ranibizumab and 2-mg aflibercept has enabled the introduction of several anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) biosimilars into ophthalmic practice. Simultaneously, recent changes in the French regulatory framework, particularly those introduced by the…
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Management of a corneal perforation in Terrien’s marginal degeneration
Introduction: Terrien’s marginal degeneration (TMD) is a rare, slowly progressive, non-inflammatory peripheral corneal thinning disorder that may lead to spontaneous perforation in advanced stages. Observation: We report the case of a 33-year-old man with bilateral peripheral corneal thinning and a…
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Reliability and accuracy of smart eye camera for detection of optic disc abnormalities in optic neuropathies
Purpose: To evaluate the interobserver reliability of the Smart Eye Camera (SEC) and assess its diagnostic accuracy compared with fundus photography in detecting optic disc abnormalities among patients with optic neuropathies. Design: Cross-sectional observational study conducted in two phases…
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A long-standing free-floating vitreous cyst masquerading as vitreous degeneration: a case report
Introduction: Vitreous cysts are uncommon ocular findings and may be overlooked in patients with chronic floaters, particularly when symptoms are attributed to vitreous degeneration or posterior vitreous detachment. We report a long-standing free-floating vitreous cyst that masqueraded as vitreous…
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Ophthalmology volunteer: trends, impact, examination tools, and future directions for eye care volunteering in low- and middle-income countries
Background: Avoidable vision loss remains concentrated in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Ophthalmology volunteers as individual clinicians and organized teams have long contributed to outreach services, surgical camps, training, and systems strengthening. Recent global policy moves…
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Long-term observation of retinal dystrophy genetically diagnosed as ROSAH syndrome
Purpose: To report a case of ROSAH syndrome (retinal dystrophy, optic nerve edema, splenomegaly, anhidrosis and headache) that was diagnosed by genetic analysis. Observations: Here we describe long-term observations of a 24-year-old male patient with retinal dystrophy who had been followed since…
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Asymmetric functional evolution of bilateral giant angioid streaks after 14 years of follow-up: A case report
Introduction: Angioid streaks are rare, dark red, radiating fundus lesions surrounding the optic nerve head caused by breaks in Bruch's membrane. They predispose to choroidal neovascularization and recurrent hemorrhages requiring proactive management. Case description: We report a 44-year-old…
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Topographic, pachymetric and epithelial thickness distribution patterns in clinically unaffected fellow eyes of patients with asymmetric keratoconus
Purpose: To compare topographic, pachymetric and epithelial distribution patterns of clinically unaffected fellow eyes of patients with asymmetric keratoconus (AKC) with those of normal controls and keratoconic fellow eyes. Methods: A prospective, observational study was conducted at a tertiary…
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Predictors of willingness to accept glaucoma surgery among glaucoma patients at a quaternary hospital in Ghana
Purpose: Glaucoma, an optic neuropathy and major cause of avoidable irreversible blindness worldwide, has public health implications for the quality of life of affected individuals. Surgery is usually indicated when medical treatments fail or as primary treatment in severe disease. Anecdotally…