Neglected ocular surface care in critical care medicine: An observational study
Highlights • Ocular surface disorders (OSD) have been observed in nearly 60% of critically ill patients. • The eye is more often looked at as a diagnostic aid, and the…
Robust keratoconus detection with Bayesian network classifier for Placido-based corneal indices
Highlights • A naïve Bayes classifier for keratoconus detection is presented. • It uses primary Placido-based corneal indices, described in literature and computed directly from the image of the disks…
Improved Demodexdiagnosis in the clinical setting using a novel in situtechnique
Graphical abstract Highlights • A novel diagnosis for Demodex using only a biomicroscope and forceps is presented. • Removing the collarette and drawing eyelash to the side reveals highest mite…
Characterisation of internal, refractive, and corneal astigmatism in a UK university student population
Highlights • This study presents new data on refractive error components: corneal, refractive and internal astigmatism, in a group of young UK based adults. • A weak, but significant correlation…
Analysis of P. aeruginosadisinfectant sensitivity and microbial adhesions to worn cosmetic contact lenses
Highlights • Cosmetic contact lens that dislodge pigments tend to adhere P. aeruginosa . • P. aeruginosa of cytotoxic genotype are more resistant to certain disinfectant solutions. • Type III…
Prevalence and risk factors of symptomatic dry eye disease in Lebanon
Highlights • The Lebanese population is highly diagnosed with symptomatic DED. • There is a statistical association between symptomatic DED and smoking in Lebanon. • There is a statistical association…
Overnight orthokeratology
Abstract Overnight orthokeratology lenses are approved in countries all over the world for the temporary reduction in myopia, and recently, one lens design has received regulatory approval for myopia control…
On the in vivoassessment of goblet cells of the human bulbar conjunctiva by confocal microscopy – A review
Highlights • Provides the first objective analysis of confocal assessments of conjunctival goblet cells. • Analyses reveal notable differences between studies that need to be addressed. • Differences between studies…
12 Laser Facial Sculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75367 12 Laser Facial Sculpting, Laser Lipolysis, Smartlifting, and New Technologies for Rejuvenation of the Aging NeckGentile Richard D. Less-invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation are becoming increasingly popular as prospective…
1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Neck
10.1055/b-0034-75356 1 The Anatomy and Physiology of the NeckMiller Philip J., Zoumalan Richard A., Carron Michael A. A well-contoured neck is a hallmark of youth, health, and attractiveness. The neck…
