Optical, Mechanical and Electrical Characteristics of Thermal Uncooled Bolometric Type Detector Based on Vanadium Oxide by Van Trieu Tran, K. V. Korsak, P. E. Novikov, I. Yu. Lovshenko, S. M. Zavadski, D. A. Golosov, A. A. Stepanov, A. А. Hubarevich, V. V. Kolos, Ya. A. Solovjov, D. S. Liauchuk, V. R. Stempitsky

“…The paper presents the results of optimization calculations by means of computer simulation of absorption, transmittance and reflection spectra of device structures of microbolometers based on thermosensitive vanadium oxide film by finite-difference time-domain method (FDTD). The characteristics of the investigated microbolometer structure were checked for compliance with mechanical and electrical requirements for this class of devices.…”
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Optical XOR logic gate design in two dimensional photonic crystal using ANN and PSO by Farsad Heidari, Delir Pashabadi, Mohammad Fathi, Mohammad Razaghi

“…A dataset of 555 samples, obtained from the Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) method, is used to train the ANN model. …”
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Optical coherence tomography evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer in longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis by Frederico C. Moura, Danilo B. Fernandes, Samira L. Apóstolos-Pereira, Dagoberto Callegaro, Paulo E. Marchiori, Mário L.R. Monteiro

“…(p=0.04 and p=0.006, respectively). No significantly differences in other RNFL measurements were found. CONCLUSION: Patients with LETM may present localized RNFL loss, particularly on the nasal side of the optic disc, associated with slight visual field defects, even in the absence of previous episodes of optic neuritis. …”
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Optical Cavity Effects in InGaN Micro-Light-Emitting Diodes With Metallic Coating by Hong Chen, Houqiang Fu, Xuanqi Huang, Zhijian Lu, Xiaodong Zhang, Jossue Montes, Yuji Zhao

“…We implement finite difference method (FDM) to calculate the optical cavity effects in InGaN micro-light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with metallic coating. …”
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Inversion and Validation of Ocean Surface Bio-optical Parameters Using Multiplatform Ocean LiDAR by Fan YANG, Hongwei ZHANG, Ziwang LI, Peizhi ZHU, Fanqian MENG, Junwu TANG, Bingyi LIU, Songhua WU

“…This result provides an effective method for improving the reliability of profile inversion of bio-optical parameters in complex waters and performing error analysis.…”
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Ellipsometry of a one-dimensional photonic crystal with dielectric and conductive defects by Valeriy V. Yatsyshen, Gofran A. Almohammad

“…The latter uses a dielectric layer and a layer with finite conductivity. Methods. Spatial. The work uses the ellipsometric method for analyzing the optical properties of material media. …”
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Integrated Optical Filter Using Spiral-Based Cascaded Mach–Zehnder Interferometers by Zhiqiang Ge, Chao Zeng, Yongkang Gong, Lingxuan Zhang, Guoxi Wang, Leiran Wang, Qibing Sun, Jinhai Si, Wei Zhao, Wenfu Zhang

“…The wavelength dependence and fabrication tolerance of coupling structures constructed in straight waveguides and bent waveguides were sufficiently analyzed by the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. The results showed that the curved coupler possesses property of broadband with large fabrication tolerance. …”
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First Results after Implantation of Hydrophilic and Hydrophobic Trifocal Intraocular Lenses: Visual and Optical Performance by Francisco Poyales, Ricardo Pérez, Israel López-Brea, Ying Zhou, Nuria Garzón

“…Methods. Patients were bilaterally implanted with either the hydrophobic or the hydrophilic IOL. …”
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Keraring Intrastromal Segment Depth Measured by Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Eyes with Keratoconus by Ugo de Sanctis, Carlo Lavia, Marco Nassisi, Savino D’Amelio

“…The distance from the Keraring apex to the anterior corneal surface and the distance from the inner and the outer corners to the posterior corneal surface were measured 3 months postoperatively using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. Agreement between measured distance and intended distance was assessed by calculating the absolute differences and 95% limits of agreement (95% LoA). …”
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Intravenous methylprednisolone versus oral prednisone for initial attacks of optic neuritis, A review of evidence by Teresita R. Castillo, MD, MHPEd

“…Objective: To review current available evidence that addresses the question regarding the efficacy of intravenous methylprednisolone and oral-prednisone treatment regimens in improving vision among optic-neuritis patients. Methods: A literature search for randomized controlled trials on the treatment of optic neuritis in adults using steroids was conducted. …”
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Mandibular Kinematics on an Orthodontic Population Assessed with an Optical Jaw Tracking System: A Comparative Study by Joana Silva, Ariana Azevedo, Eugénio Martins, Alberto Canabez, Domingo Martin, Conchita Martin

“…<b>Objective</b>: To evaluate mandibular kinematics in an orthodontic population using the Modjaw^® optical jaw tracking system. <b>Materials and methods</b>: A total of 154 orthodontic patients underwent mandibular kinematic analysis using the Modjaw^® system. …”
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Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography of Preclinical Chloroquine Maculopathy in Egyptian Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients by Riham S. H. M. Allam, Mai N. Abd-Elmohsen, Mohamed M. Khafagy, Karim A. Raafat, Sherif M. Sheta

“…Methods. 40 left eyes of 40 female rheumatoid arthritis patients who received treatment chloroquine for more than one year were recruited in the study. …”
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Objective optical densitometry-based evaluation of longitudinal changes in the inflammatory process in the treatment of bacterial keratitis by I.S. Alifanov, N.G. Klopotska

“…Results: At presentation and days 7 and 14 of treatment, the average median (interquartile range [IQR]) COD value for the affected eyes was 92.8 (55.6-99.6), 89.7 (51.1-97.3) and 80.6 (32.0-93.1) grayscale units (GSU), respectively (p < 0.05), indicating a decrease in inflammatory infiltration, and the average mean (SD) COD value for the control eyes was 19.6 ± 3.0, 19.9 ± 2.8, and 19.7 ± 2.6 GSU, respectively, with no statistically significant difference. Conclusion: The use of optical densitometry for monitoring corneal transparency in eyes treated for BK over a two-week period enabled objective recording of a gradual reduction in median (IQR) COD values in the affected eyes from 92.8 (55.6–99.6) to 80.6 (32.0–93.1) GSU, corresponding to an improvement in the clinical status of patients.…”
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Research on Association of the Diameter of the Internal Carotid Artery Siphon and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischaemic Optic Neuropathy by Zhiyong Fu, Hongyang Li, Wei Wang, Yanling Wang

“…To investigate the association of the diameter of the internal carotid artery siphon (ICAS) and nonarteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Methods. Thirty patients clinically diagnosed with NAION (unilateral affected) who presented to Beijing Friendship Hospital from January 2017 to October 2018 were selected. …”
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Perception of Light Environment in University Classrooms Based on Parametric Optical Simulation and Virtual Reality Technology by Zhenhua Xu, Jiaying Chang, Cong Han, Hao Wu

“…The analysis of eight virtual conditions (varying window-to-wall ratios and lighting methods) revealed that mixed lighting performed best in light perception, spatial perception, and overall evaluation. …”
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Peripapillary Microvascular Parameters in Unilateral Open-Angle Glaucoma Using the Optical Coherence Tomography-Angiography by Victor Ephraime V. Paulino, MD, DPBO, John Mark S. de Leon, MD, DPBO

“…Objective: This study compared the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) microangiographic properties [vessel area density (VAD) and blood flux index (BFI)] of unilateral open-angle glaucomatous eyes to contralateral eyes-at-risk, and to eyes of healthy age- and sex-matched subjects. Methods: This was a single-center, case-control study of Filipinos diagnosed with unilateral primary openangle glaucoma (POAG) or normal-tension glaucoma (NTG). …”
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Atrial fibrillation in retinal vascular occlusion disease and non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. by Josep Callizo, Nicolas Feltgen, Antje Ammermann, Janina Ganser, Sebastian Bemme, Thomas Bertelmann, Sebastian Pfeiffer, Andre Duvinage, Klaus Gröschel, Hans Hoerauf, Rolf Wachter

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Prospective, observational single-center trial. …”
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Evaluation of a Portable Handheld Heterochromatic Flicker Photometer in Measuring Macular Pigment Optical Density by Pinakin Gunvant Davey, Richard B. Rosen, Joshua J. Park, Frank Spors, Dennis L. Gierhart

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Macular pigment optical density (MPOD) is an important clinical biomarker for ocular conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and digital eye strain. …”
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Retinal and Choroidal Thickness in relation to C-Reactive Protein on Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography by Dawei Fang, Qingjian Li, Ke Yan, Sennan Xu, Jing Jiang, Xin Che, Yu Zhang, Yiwen Qian, Zhiliang Wang

“…To evaluate the relationships between C-reactive protein (CRP) and retinal and choroidal thickness by swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Methods. The participants included in the prospective cross-sectional study underwent a comprehensive ophthalmic examination. …”
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Epithelialization of the anterior surface of the optic as a newly discovered problem of type I Boston Keratoprosthesis by Shafeeq Salman Shafeeq, Ahmed Yahya Jabary, Didar Sddeq Anwar

“…Methods:  A retrospective study was implemented in North Eye Center in Hawler city, Kurdistan region, Iraq. …”
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