OPHTHALMOLOGY

Optic Disc Microvasculature Reduction and Visual Field Progression in Advanced Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Sep 20, 2026 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Optic Disc Microvasculature Reduction and Visual Field Progression in Advanced Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Purpose To assess the relationship between optic disc vessel density (ODVD) reduction and visual field (VF) progression according to disease severity in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Design Retrospective case series….
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Macular Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Biomarkers Predict Regional Retinal Nonperfusion Patterns on Ultrawidefield Angiography in Diabetes

Sep 20, 2026 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Macular Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Biomarkers Predict Regional Retinal Nonperfusion Patterns on Ultrawidefield Angiography in Diabetes
Highlights • Mixed-effects models linked macular OCTA biomarkers with UWF-FA nonperfusion. • GPDd strongly predicted global nonperfusion with the highest model strength. • FAZ enlargement improved posterior ischemia detection and…
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Psychological Burden and Interventional Outcomes in Symptomatic Vitreous Opacities: A Systematic Review

Sep 20, 2026 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Psychological Burden and Interventional Outcomes in Symptomatic Vitreous Opacities: A Systematic Review
Topic Depression and anxiety are common in chronic eye diseases, and the psychological implications of symptomatic vitreous opacities (SVO) remain underexplored. This systematic review synthesized current evidence on the psychological…
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Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vascular Metrics as Biomarkers for Renal Function in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Sep 20, 2026 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Vascular Metrics as Biomarkers for Renal Function in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Purpose This study evaluates swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA) quantitative metrics as noninvasive biomarkers of diabetic nephropathy (DN) in patients with diabetes mellitus. Design This is a cross-sectional study…
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Vision Care Disparities by Nativity Among US Adults and Children: An Analysis of the 2023 National Health Interview Survey

Sep 20, 2026 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Vision Care Disparities by Nativity Among US Adults and Children: An Analysis of the 2023 National Health Interview Survey
Purpose To evaluate disparities in access to vision care among US-born and foreign-born adults and children in the United States, with particular attention to duration of US residence and language…
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Trends in Amblyopia Risk Factors and Socioeconomic Disparities in Scottish Children Aged 3.5 to 5.5 Years

Sep 20, 2026 by in OPHTHALMOLOGY Comments Off on Trends in Amblyopia Risk Factors and Socioeconomic Disparities in Scottish Children Aged 3.5 to 5.5 Years
Objective Scotland’s comprehensive orthoptist-led vision screening program for children (3.5-5.5 years) has participation of ∼85% (∼45,000 annually). Tests include presenting vision, cover test, and other orthoptic evaluations. Screening failures are…
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