miR-211 promotes lens epithelial cells apoptosis by targeting silent mating-type information regulation 2 homolog 1 in age-related cataracts [PDF]
AIM: To detect the expression of miR-211 in age-related cataract tissue, explore the effects of miR-211 on lens epithelial cell proliferation and apoptosis, and identify its target gene.
Bo Lu +8 more
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Selenium intake help prevent age-related cataract formation: Evidence from NHANES 2001–2008
IntroductionCataract is one of the leading causes of blindness and visual impairment, about 16 million people around the world. Trace elements play an important role in a variety of the processes in human body.
Baiwei Xu +11 more
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Comparison of 25 MHz and 50 MHz ultrasound biomicroscopy for imaging of the lens and its related diseases [PDF]
AIM: To compare the results of 25 MHz and 50 MHz ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) regarding the image characteristics of the lens and its related diseases and to discuss the application value of 25 MHz UBM in ophthalmology.
Ming-Yu Shi +3 more
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Mapping research trends of retinal vein occlusion from 2009 to 2018: a bibliometric analysis [PDF]
Objectives To map publication trends and explore research hotspots of retinal vein occlusion (RVO) study. Methods Based on Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), a bibliometric analysis was carried out. The knowledge map was constructed by VOSviewer v.1.
Fangkun Zhao +5 more
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Sustained-release genistein from nanostructured lipid carrier suppresses human lens epithelial cell growth [PDF]
AIM: To design and investigate the efficacy of a modified nanostructured lipid carrier loaded with genistein (Gen-NLC) to inhibit human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) proliferation. METHODS: Gen-NLC was made by melt emulsification method. The morphology,
Jin-Lu Liu +6 more
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Measuring miniature eye movements by means of a SQUID magnetometer [PDF]
A new technique to measure small eye movements is reported. The precise recording of human eye movements is necessary for research on visual fatigue induced by visual display units.1 So far all methods used have disadvantages: especially those which are ...
Breukink, E.W. +4 more
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Introduction The objective of this study was to evaluate real-world effectiveness of latanoprostene bunod (LBN) ophthalmic solution 0.024% in treatment-naïve patients newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension.
Constance O. Okeke +8 more
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Eye lens dose assessment in interventional cardiology [PDF]
Introduction: Medical professionals performing fluoroscopy guided interventional procedures in cardiology are exposed to a risk of radiation induced cataract, especially if the eye lens dose exceeds the annual dose limit of 20 mSv.
A. Zagorska +4 more
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Introduction: Impaired blood flow is an early sign of retinal dysfunction in diabetes. Impaired blood flow of the radial peripapillary capillaries can affect the Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer (RNFL) or ganglion cell function.
Sindi Dwijayanti +5 more
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Perfect imaging with positive refraction in three dimensions [PDF]
Maxwell's fish eye has been known to be a perfect lens within the validity range of ray optics since 1854. Solving Maxwell's equations we show that the fish-eye lens in three dimensions has unlimited resolution for electromagnetic ...
J. C. Maxwell +7 more
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