En face swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and SS-OCT angiography findings of retinal astrocytic hamartomas in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex by Chen-Xi Zhang, Chen-Xi Zhang, Chen-Xi Zhang, Kai-Feng Xu, Qin Long, Qin Long, Qin Long, Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Zhi-Kun Yang, Zhi-Kun Yang, Zhi-Kun Yang, Rong-Ping Dai, Rong-Ping Dai, Rong-Ping Dai, Zhi-Qiao Zhang, Zhi-Qiao Zhang, Zhi-Qiao Zhang

“…IntroductionTuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by multisystem hamartomas, including retinal astrocytic hamartomas (RAHs), which are a key diagnostic criterion. …”
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Experimental study of VEGF immune expression dynamics in the retina using photoinduced BRVO model by Yu. A. Belyy, A. V. Tereshchenko, A. V. Shatskikh, D. S. Velibekova, A. V. Revishchin

“…To describe the dynamics of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) immune expression in the retina using the model of photoinduced branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) and to establish the terms of neovascularization appearance.Materials and methods. …”
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Long-term outcomes of ophthalmosurgery in diabetic patients by Dmitriy Valentinovich Lipatov, Elena Grigor'evna Bessmertnaya, Anatoliy Gennad'evich Kuzmin, Nataliya Borisovna Smirnova, Anna Anatol'evna Tolkacheva, Timofey Alexandrovich Chistyakov

“…Results of more than 2660 seances of retinal laser coagulation and about 350 surgicalinterventions for diabetic cataract and secondary neovascular glaucoma were available for analysis.Conclusion Timely and correct application of retinal laser coagulation, modern facoemulsification of complicated cataract and drainage surgeryof uncompensated secondary rubeous glaucoma produces good functional results and permits to preserve or even improve visual acuity. …”
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OCTA-based assessment of macular and peripapillary vessel changes during the menstrual cycle by Merve Ozbek, Sehnaz Ozcaliskan, Seymanur Asri, Anıl Korkmaz, Seren Pehlivanoglu, Ozgur Artunay

“…Abstract Background To investigate the effect of menstrual cycle-related hormonal fluctuations on retinal and choroidal microvasculature using swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA). …”
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Srebf2 mediates successful optic nerve axon regeneration via the mevalonate synthesis pathway by Mengming Hu, Matthew B. Veldman

“…In optic neuropathy conditions like glaucoma, the inability of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) axons to regenerate is a major impediment to functional recovery. …”
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Ocular Toxicity Associated with Tamoxifen Administration in Patients with Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review by Tejaswi Vadde, Neha Narayan, Amulya Varshini Banka, Shravani Divity, Yethindra Vityala

“…Results: Five studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The analysis revealed that TAM-induced ocular toxicity results in diverse structural and functional changes within eye tissues, including retinal degeneration, macular thinning, alterations in choroidal thickness, and vascular modifications. …”
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Exploration of the potential therapeutic benefits of naringenin against diabetic retinopathy through a National comprehensive cross-sectional study and in vitro experiments by Yuan Chen, Yihong Cao, Weigen Zhu, Zhengru Huang

“…Flow cytometry analysis further confirmed that NAR significantly alleviated the increased apoptosis rate of HRMECs under HG conditions. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms of Druze Formation in the Retina in Age-Related Macular Degeneration by E. F. Barinov

“…A significant risk factor of disease is considered dysfunction of retinal pigment epithelium, which is accompanied by accumulation of lipids in Bruch membrane as drusen or linear deposits. …”
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AI-assisted ophthalmic imaging for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases by Hajar Nasir Tukur, Olivier Uwishema, Hatice Akbay, Dalal Sheikhah, Inês Filipa Silva Correia

“…Similarly, AI-assisted OCT angiography (OCT-A) analysis has successfully identified retinal vascular alterations in AD patients, correlating with cognitive decline and an AUC of 0.73–0.91. …”
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Situs Inversus of Optic Disc by Rajlaxmi Virkar, Amit S. Nene, Onkar H. Pirdankar, Madhuri Meshram, Pushpanjali Badole, Smitesh Shah

“…Situs Inversus of the Optic Disc (SIOD) is characterized by abnormal retinal vasculature where emergence of retinal vessels is in nasal direction in contrast to temporal. …”
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Visualizing the invisible: inner plexiform layer stratification with conventional spectral-domain optical coherence tomography by Ricardo Luz Leitão Guerra, Luiz Roisman, Jay S. Duker, Giuseppe Querques, Luiz Filipe Adami Lucatto, Emmerson Badaró, Gabriel Castilho S. Barbosa, Eduardo Amorim Novais

“…By refining imaging parameters and using grayscale inversion, this approach enhances retinal circuit analysis with standard technology. …”
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Control of blood pressure and blood glucose levels has important clinical significance to the retina by Jin-Bao Ma, Ming-Zhao Qin, Kai Cao, Yong-Peng Zhang, Cai-Xia Guo

“…Abstract Background To investigate whether blood pressure and blood glucose levels affect retinal microvascular parameters, reflected by density within 300 μm surrounding the avascular area of the fovea (FAZ), also called FD-300. …”
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Case Reports: Chemokine and Cytokine Profiling in Patients with Herpetic Uveitis by Nguyen NV, Linderman SL, Fashina T, Devine M, Conrady CD, Shantha JG, Ahmed R, Yeh S

“…Ocular fluid sample cytokine/chemokine analysis detected IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-8, IL-18, MIP-1β, IP-10, and MCP-1 with MCP-1 being the most abundant cytokine. …”
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Ophthalmological criteria for choice of optimal mode of delivery in pregnant women with myopia by O. V. Kolenko, E. L. Sorokin, A. A. Fil

“…Our analysis indicates that since the early 1980s, pregnancy associated peripheral vitreochorioretinal dystrophy was considered a leading risk factor for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment during childbirth. …”
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A Mobile Deep Learning Classification Model for Diabetic Retinopathy by Daniel Rimaru, Antonio Nehme, Musaed Alhussein, Khaled Mahbub, Khusheed Aurangzeb, Anas Khan

“…Devising and implementing innovative deep learning models for retinal structural analysis is crucial to the early diagnosis of DR and other eye diseases. …”
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Current Opportunities and Future Prospects of Neuroprotective Therapy in Glaucoma. Literature Review. Part 1 by N. I. Kurysheva, A. V. Korneeva, S. I. Ponomareva, H. M. Plieva, V. E. Kim, I. D. Kim, M. V. Chebotareva

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Characteristics of ocular findings of patients with coronavirus disease 2019 in China by Shudan Wang, Jiaoyang Feng, Rui Zhu, Xin Jin, Yiheng Ding, Di Jin, Yu Guo, Hong Zhang

“…COVID-19 was found to be associated with a higher prevalence of retinal diseases. The majority of individuals developed ocular symptoms right after the onset of systemic symptoms.…”
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Diagnostic utility of an automated fundus-OCT camera in the emergency department: a retrospective review by Samyuktha Guttha, Andrew M. Huang, Kiran Malhotra, Andrea L. Blitzer

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Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Findings in Post-COVID-19 Healthcare Workers by Sanela Sanja Burgić, Mirko Resan, Milka Mavija, Saša Smoljanović Skočić, Sanja Grgić, Daliborka Tadić, Bojan Pajic

“…Central macular thickness (CMT) was significantly increased in the post-COVID-19 group (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with a weak but statistically significant positive correlation between CMT and disease severity (r = 0.245, <i>p</i> < 0.05), suggesting potential post-inflammatory retinal responses. No significant differences were observed in retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) or ganglion cell complex (GCL + IPL) thickness. …”
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Factor-H-related protein 1 (FHR1), a promotor of para-inflammation in age-related macular degeneration by Andjela Sekulic, Sarah M. Herr, Kelly Mulfaul, Inga-Marie Pompös, Silvia Winkler, Carola Dietrich, Benedikt Obermayer, Robert F. Mullins, Thomas Conrad, Peter F. Zipfel, Florian Sennlaub, Christine Skerka, Olaf Strauß

“…Abstract Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a multifactorial type of retinal degeneration represents the most common cause for blindness in elderly. …”
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