Knowledge and Awareness of Diabetic Retinopathy among Diabetic Sudanese Patients, Khartoum State, Sudan, 2018 by Mohammed I. M. Ahmed, Mawahib A. E. Abu Elgasim, Mehad A. T. Mohamed, Manasik M. N. Munir, Manasik S. N. Abdelrahim, Zeinab M. M. Ali Ahmed, Lobina Abozaid

“…Conclusion: Although a large proportion of diabetic patients in Khartoum are aware that diabetes mellitus can affect their eyes, regular retinal assessment of patients was poor, thus hindering early diagnosis and management. …”
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Knockdown of Fibromodulin Inhibits Proliferation and Migration of RPE Cell via the VEGFR2-AKT Pathway by He Hu, Shanshan Li, Jianqiao Li, Chao Huang, Fang Zhou, Li Zhao, Wenzhen Yu, Xiao Qin

“…This study investigated the effect of FMOD on human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell, which plays an essential role in the progression of PVR, and the possible mechanisms. …”
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Enhanced Expression of NR2B Subunits of NMDA Receptors in the Inherited Glaucomatous DBA/2J Mouse Retina by Ling-Dan Dong, Jie Chen, Fang Li, Feng Gao, Jihong Wu, Yanying Miao, Zhongfeng Wang

“…Meanwhile, the protein levels of Brn-3a, a retinal ganglion cell (RGC) maker, remarkably decreased at 9–12 months in DBA/2J mice, which was in parallel with the changes of NR2B expression. …”
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Ultrasound B-Scan for Posterior Segment and Extraocular Evaluation in Ocular Cysticercosis by Bhatt VD, Bhatt KD, Bhatt DC, Dabir S, Sheth JU, Berendschot TTJM, Erckens RJ, Webers CAB

“…Sub-hyaloid cysticercosis (n=8) showed initial thin vitreous detachment, progressing to thickened vitreous adhesions. Sub-retinal cysticercosis (n=9) without retinal detachment indicated early disease, while cases with detachment suggested disease progression.Conclusion: The proposed anatomical classification system based on B-scan ultrasound features provides a structured approach to categorizing cysticercosis lesions, enhancing understanding and management in ophthalmic practice.Keywords: cysticercosis, ultrasound, orbit, vitreous, retina…”
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Development of a nomogram for predicting early visual acuity outcomes and reoperation rate in patients with open globe injury by Luqian Yang, Shuming Ji, Yan Zhao, Yue Song, Xueni Liu, Hongpei Ji

“…We obtained eight variables related to reoperation, including initial VA, age, length of stay, Gender, BETT, iris prolapse, retinal detachment, and type of anesthesia, and age is the most important factor. …”
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Altered Macular Vasculature in Migraine Patients without Aura: Is It Associated with Ocular Vasculature and White Matter Hyperintensities? by Nurdan Gamze Taşlı, Alevtina Ersoy

“…Only the right eyes of the patients were included in the study. Retinal imaging was performed using OCT and OCTA. …”
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Association of Circulating Neprilysin with BMI, Cardiovascular Health, and Kidney Function in High-Risk Pregnancies: A Pilot Study by Kaltrina Kutllovci Hasani, Azra Kulovic-Sissawo, Adam Saloň, Christina Stern, Karoline Mayer-Pickel, Mila Cervar-Zivkovic, Nandu Goswami, Herbert Fluhr, Ursula Hiden

“…Methods: Observed parameters were analyzed in 29 high-risk pregnant women across early, mid-, and late pregnancy. sNEP levels were analyzed alongside body mass index (BMI), endothelial dysfunction (ADMA), arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), retinal microvasculature (central retinal arteriolar and venular equivalents, CRAE and CRVE), and kidney function markers. …”
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Comparative evaluation of funduscopy, PCR and serology in the diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis at ECWA Eye Hospital, Kano by Biodun Bintu Adebakin, Mayor Orezime Atima, Ugbede Idakwo, Jamilu Abubakar Bala, Alhasan Sharif Abdullahi, Auwal Bello Muhammad, Jah Douglas Pam, Emeka John Dingwoke, Florence Olufunke Darda

“…Funduscopy was performed to identify retinal lesions typical of T. gondii. Serological analysis was conducted using ELISA to detect anti-Toxoplasma IgG antibodies. …”
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Nanophthalmos: A Review of the Clinical Spectrum and Genetics by Pedro C. Carricondo, Thais Andrade, Lev Prasov, Bernadete M. Ayres, Sayoko E. Moroi

“…These disorders present significant clinical challenges to ophthalmologists due to a high rate of secondary angle-closure glaucoma, spontaneous choroidal effusions, and perioperative complications with cataract and retinal surgeries. Nanophthalmos may present as a sporadic or familial disorder, with autosomal-dominant or recessive inheritance. …”
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Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting as Choroidal Infarction by Nikolaos Kopsachilis, Maria Pefkianaki, Anca Marinescu, Sobha Sivaprasad

“…Ocular manifestations of GCA usually are anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (AION) or retinal vessel occlusion. Case Report. We report an interesting case of a 70-year-old man who presented with sudden vision loss and choroidal infarction in his left eye. …”
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Bilateral acute macular neuroretinopathy following influenza A infection by Charles W. Ryan, Rajesh C. Rao

“…This case demonstrates that AMN may be triggered Influenza A infection, and that resulting scotomas and retinal thinning may improve in the weeks following the initial insult.…”
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Extensive Macular Atrophy with Pseudodrusen Imaged with OCT Angiography by Jaclyn L. Kovach

“…Spectral domain OCT (SDOCT) revealed outer retinal and choriocapillaris atrophy. OCTA demonstrated marked absence of choriocapillaris flow. …”
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Reticulated, Hyperchromic Rash in a Striated Pattern Mimicking Atopic Dermatitis and Fungal Infection in a 2-Month-Old Female: A Case of Incontinentia Pigmenti by Nina Poliak, Alexandre Le, Anthony Rainey

“…Early diagnosis by primary care physicians and parental education about the condition are essential for prevention of retinal detachment, developmental delay, and dental abnormalities.…”
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Clinical Evaluation of Faricimab in Real-World Diabetic Macular Edema in India- A Multicenter Observational Study by Chakraborty D, Das S, Maiti A, Sinha TK, Das A, Sheth J, Boral SK, Mondal S, Nandi K

“…Significant reductions in HRF were also observed across both inner (P< 0.001) and outer retinal layers (P< 0.001). No ocular or systemic adverse events were reported.Conclusion: Faricimab treatment resulted in significant improvements in visual acuity and anatomical outcomes in both treatment-naïve and recalcitrant DME eyes, highlighting its potential as a valuable therapeutic option in diverse clinical settings. …”
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Efficacy and safety of faricimab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Francisco Rodríguez, Daniel Samacá-Samacá, Claudia Hernández-Castillo, Laura Prieto-Pinto, Carolina Sardi, Hugo Ocampo, Joshua Kock, Fabián Hernández

“…Results also showed that more patients treated with faricimab were free from post-treatment retinal fluid compared with aflibercept every 8 weeks, and both ranibizumab and bevacizumab, in the fixed and pro re nata (PRN) assessed schedules. …”
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Sustained Intraocular Pressure Rise after the Treat and Extend Regimen at 3 Years: Aflibercept versus Ranibizumab by Alper Bilgic, Laurent Kodjikian, Jay Chhablani, Anand Sudhalkar, Megha Trivedi, Viraj Vasavada, Vaishali Vasavada, Shail Vasavada, Samaresh Srivastava, Deepak Bhojwani, Aditya Sudhalkar

“…Secondary outcome measures included determining the incidence of IOP rise (short term and sustained), visual field, and retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) changes. Results. …”
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Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Migrate and Rescue RPE in the Setting of Oxidative Stress by Aya Barzelay, Shira Weisthal Algor, Anat Niztan, Sebastian Katz, Moshe Benhamou, Itay Nakdimon, Noam Azmon, Sandy Gozlan, Daphna Mezad-Koursh, Meira Neudorfer, Michaella Goldstein, Benjamin Meilik, Anat Loewenstein, Adiel Barak

“…Oxidative stress leads to the degeneration of retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) and photoreceptor cells. …”
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Pseudodominant Nanophthalmos in a Roma Family Caused by a Novel PRSS56 Variant by Lubica Dudakova, Pavlina Skalicka, Olga Ulmanová, Martin Hlozanek, Viktor Stranecky, Frantisek Malinka, Andrea L. Vincent, Petra Liskova

“…The nanophthalmos phenotype, characterized in detail in the younger individual, encompassed bilateral corneal steepening, retinal folds, buried optic head drusen, and restricted visual fields, but no signs of retinal dystrophy. …”
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Chryseobacterium indologenes Keratitis: Successful Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Strain by Ivan J. Lee, Thomas Mauger

“…A 72-year-old male with history of monocular vision with complete vision loss in his right eye from previous retinal detachment presented with 20/200 vision in the left eye with a corneal ulcer. …”
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Two Brothers with Bardet-Biedl Syndrome Presenting with Chronic Renal Failure by Cem Sahin, Bulent Huddam, Gulhan Akbaba, Hasan Tunca, Emine Koca, Mustafa Levent

“…Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is a rarely seen autosomal recessive transfer disease characterised by retinal dystrophy, obesity, extremity deformities, mental retardation, and renal and genital system anomalies. …”
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