Abstract Purpose To determine the role of topical caffeine in slowing progression of myopia, both as a standalone treatment and in combination with atropine. Methods In a prospective, randomized, dispensing…
Abstract Myopia is rapidly escalating globally, especially in East and Southeast Asia, where its prevalence among younger populations reaches alarming levels of 80–90 %. This surge contributes to a myopia epidemic…
Abstract Myopia is associated with interactive effects of genetic and environmental factors. The development of myopia in childhood is likely to be more dependent on genetic background. Candidate gene analysis,…
Abstract A panel of 21 international experts are formed by the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society to work out the consensus and guidelines on polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). PCV is a common…
Abstract Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) is a concomitant strabismus characterized by sudden onset, mostly associated with diplopia. The prevalence of AACE has significantly increased, and various management approaches have…
Abstract Acute acquired comitant esotropia (AACE) is a concomitant strabismus characterized by sudden onset, mostly associated with diplopia. The prevalence of AACE has significantly increased, and various management approaches have…
Abstract Purpose This Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis study aimed to investigate the genetic causal relationship between non-thyroidal autoimmune diseases (ADs) and Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO). Materials Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated…
The orbit is an important anatomic landmark as it connects the brain with the face, paranasal sinuses, and nose. When operating around and within the orbit whether through superior, inferior,…
Abstract Background The widespread use of various video display terminals (VDTs) always had a detrimental impact on ocular health. Prolonged use of smartphones has been one of the leading causes…
Abstract Background Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of hereditary degenerative disorders affecting approximately one in every 4000 people worldwide. Abnormalities in the retina’s photoreceptors can…
