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An eye on long‐duration spaceflight: Controversies, countermeasures and challenges
Abstract Space flight‐associated neuroocular syndrome (SANS) is a consequence of long‐duration space flight and is detected in two‐thirds of astronauts. In‐flight, this can cause a change in the refraction of the eyes, requiring graded hypermetropic ‘superfocus adjustable’ glasses, optic nerve head oedema and choroidal folds.
Vincent Wing Sum Ng +1 more
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Taurine and Metabolic Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications
The dietary sources of taurine, as well as its protective effects and mechanisms in metabolism‐related diseases and metabolic disorder–associated ocular and cerebral injuries. ABSTRACT Taurine (Tau) is a sulfur‐containing amino acid prevalent in animal tissues and primarily acquired through dietary sources.
Xiaojie Ma, Zhijian Rao, Lifang Zheng
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Hiroko Kawashima, Kenichi Mizukawa, Junichi KiryuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Kawasaki Medical School, Okayama, JapanBackground: The purpose of this retrospective chart review was to evaluate factors associated with improvement of visual acuity after a ...
Kawashima H, Mizukawa K, Kiryu J
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Abstract The global demand for intravitreal anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor (anti‐VEGF) therapy continues to rise, straining ophthalmic capacity worldwide. Task shifting from physicians to trained non‐physician healthcare professionals has emerged as a potential strategy to expand service delivery.
Trang Truong Laursen +4 more
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The oscillatory response of the electroretinogram and neuronal adaptation
Abstract After more than 50 years, there still remains a challenge and an interest to know more as well as extend and deepen our understanding of the small rapid wavelets, the oscillatory potentials (OPs), of the electroretinogram (ERG) and the neuronal adaptation of the retina.
Lillemor Wachtmeister, Anders Eklund
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Abstract Purpose To explore whether threshold perimetry can predict fulfilment of the current Swedish and current Norwegian Esterman perimetry standards for Group 1 driver's licence, and differences in compliance between the former and current Swedish visual field standards.
Wid Saadi, Tomas Bro, Susanna Sagerfors
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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
Hall J
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Abstract Purpose To identify associations between systemic drugs and cataract surgery in Finland. Methods A historic cohort study based on administrative data. Endpoint event was cataract surgery. Use of drugs in question was based on redeemed prescriptions and consisted of 156 drugs.
Antti Riikonen +3 more
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Abstract Purpose To describe the associations of treated neovascular AMD with the risk of disability, falls, fractures and mood disorders in a large sample representative of the French population. Methods Analyses were based on 77 582 individuals belonging to the ‘Echantillon Généraliste des Bénéficiaires’, a 1/97 random sample of the French population,
Cécile Delcourt +6 more
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Opticus atrophy—Genetic testing with WES/WGS in 62 patients with optic atrophy provided a genetic diagnosis in 21 patients (33.9%). 42.9% of these involved non‐OPA1 genes, including WFS1, ACO2, NR2F1, UCHL1, CACNA1F, and COQ2, where the genetic diagnosis prompted additional clinical evaluation, surveillance, or therapeutic intervention.
Katrine M. Johannesen +9 more
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