Role of internal limiting membrane peeling for cases of recalcitrant diabetic macular edema
Background/Aims: To investigate the efficacy of internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling following pars plana vitrectomy for cases of recalcitrant diabetic macular edema in terms of improved visual acuity and reduced central macular thickness (CMT ...
Sujit Das, Rakesh Maggon
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Graphical Abstract ABSTRACT Objective Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is characterised by chronic neuroinflammation where the NLRP3 inflammasome plays a pivotal role. This study investigated the therapeutic potential and underlying mechanism of combining systemic metformin (MET) with intravitreal MCC950, a specific NLRP3 inhibitor, in a rodent model of DR ...
Kexuan Ren, Xiaofeng Li
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Driving Innovation: The Impact of National Health Policies on Optometry Research in East Asia
ABSTRACT This study examines the optometric research landscape in three East Asian countries—China, Japan, and Korea—analysing how research trends align with each country's national health strategies. By evaluating published articles and reviews from national journals between 2006 March 2025, we identify key areas of focus, including paediatric ...
Jihye Ahn, Moonsung Choi
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Letter to the editor: dexamethasone intravitreal implant in the treatment of diabetic macular edema
John Hall Alimera Sciences Ltd., Aldershot, Hampshire, UK I read “Dexamethasone intravitreal implant in the treatment of diabetic macular edema” published July 2015 by Dugel et al.1This article is very interesting in terms of providing an
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Automatic Segmentation of the Outer and Inner Foveal Avascular Zone by Convolutional Filters
ABSTRACT In this paper a new algorithm for segmentation of the foveal avascular zone in optical coherence tomography angiography images of the superficial capillary plexus is presented and evaluated. The algorithm is based on convolutional techniques, and for evaluation it has been compared with a collection of manual segmentations.
Carlos Ruiz‐Tabuenca +3 more
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Intravitreal Aflibercept for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema in Routine Clinical Practice: Results from the 24-Month AURIGA Observational Study [PDF]
Simone Donati +10 more
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Meta‐analysis of 20 studies (N = 22,408 T2DM patients). Vitamin D deficiency (25[OH]D < 20 ng/mL) associated with 17% higher DR risk: Pooled OR = 1.17, 95% CI: 1.08–1.27, p < 0.001. Mechanistic link: vitamin D regulates retinal inflammation, VEGF suppression, and endothelial protection.
Guoxiao Yu +3 more
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Baseline Factors Affecting Changes in Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Scale Score After Intravitreal Aflibercept or Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema [PDF]
Dilsher S. Dhoot +7 more
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Sphingolipids are vital components of cell membranes. Metabolic disruptions of sphingolipids, including ceramide and sphingosine‐1‐phosphate, are linked to neurological disorders. This article summarizes the classification, structure, and metabolic processes of sphingolipids, and the physiological and pathological effects of sphingolipid metabolism and
Tian Li +7 more
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Retrospective Study of Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Edema in Southern Part of Bangladesh
Background. Diabetic mellitus is a vision-threatening disease because it causes diabetic retinopathy worldwide. The main focus of this research is to determine the prevalence and assess the visual outcome in diabetic retinopathy and macular edema ...
Md. Asif Hasan +2 more
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