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Advanced nanotherapeutics for combating ocular infections: Rational design, antimicrobial mechanisms, and therapeutic breakthroughs

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Nanomaterials revolutionize ocular infection treatment by enabling targeted drug delivery and enhanced antimicrobial efficacy against resistant pathogens. This review systematically explores their rational design, multimodal mechanisms, and translational potential for next‐generation anti‐infective therapies.
Yujia Liu, Xuetian Wen, Yue Tan, Rui Zeng, Yijuan Zhang, Tong Lin, Lan Gong, Zichao Luo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low-dose AtropIne for Myopia Control in Children (AIM): protocol for a randomised, controlled, double-blind, multicentre, clinical trial with two parallel arms

BMJ Open, 2023
Introduction Myopia is a major cause of degenerative eye disease and increases the risk of secondary visual impairment. Mitigating its progression therefore has great potential of clinically relevant benefit as shown by using highly diluted atropine eye ...
Armin Wolf, Daniel Böhringer, Sebastian Küchlin, Focke Ziemssen, Wolf A Lagrèze, Stefanie Schmickler, Anja Eckstein, Philipp Eberwein, Gabriele Ihorst, Frank Schuettauf, Navid Farassat, Fanni E Molnár, Anne Schwietering, Dorina Seger, Martin J Hug, Anja-Birte Knöbel, Sabine Schneider-Fuchs, Bettina Wabbels, Christina Beisse, Andrea Hedergott, Theresia Ring-Mangold, Claudia Schuart, Julia Biermann, Karsten Hufendiek, Gabriele Gusek-Schneider, Michael Schittkowski, Thomas Lischka   +26 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epilepsy characteristics in patients with muscle‐eye‐brain disease: A systematic review of electroclinical features

Epileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objectives Muscle‐Eye‐Brain disease (MEB) is a dystroglycanopathy that belongs to the congenital muscular dystrophies. Central nervous system manifestations include congenital brain abnormalities, neurodevelopmental delay, and epilepsy, making it a rare but important cause of developmental and epileptic encephalopathy.
Stefania Kalampokini, Evripidis Pityrigkas, Eleni Liouta, Georgia Pepe, Vasiliki Poulidou, Martha Spilioti, Vasilios K. Kimiskidis   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical profile of myopia in adult patients at a rural tertiary care hospital.

, 2022
Introduction: Myopia, also known as short sight is that diopteric condition of eye in which, with accommodation at rest, incident parallel rays come to a focus anterior to the retina.[1] The person can see near objects more clearly than distant ones and ...
Aphale, Rohit, Nigwekar, Shubhangi, Kapase, Saurabh, Kacha, Rucha   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Issues of Supplemental Support in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Oftalʹmologiâ, 2020
The ophthalmologist often raises the issues about using of various vitamins, trace elements and other nutrients for the prevention and treatment of the different ocular diseases at their practice.
I. A. Gndoyan
doaj   +1 more source

On classification approaches, terminology and modern principles of treatment of pathologies associated with high myopia. Part 2. Terminology and approaches to classification

Российский офтальмологический журнал, 2023
Axial myopia is a risk factor for the development of many concomitant pathological conditions, including those likely to lead to an irreversible loss of visual functions.
V. V. Neroev, O. V. Zaytseva, E. P. Tarutta, E. V. Bobykin, M. A. Kovalevskaya, R. R. Fayzrakhmanov, P. A. Nechiporenko   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Skin and Eyes: The Medical and Social Burden of Oculocutaneous Albinism in Africa: A Narrative Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a genetic disorder found worldwide, but its impact is particularly pronounced in the African continent. This results from both a higher prevalence and the persistent myths and superstitions surrounding the condition in many African communities.
Rebecca Donadoni, Niccolò Capurro, Alessandro Svizzero, Valeria Brazzelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Proteomic and metabolic signatures of female reproductive factors and risk of age‐related ocular diseases: A large prospective cohort study

VIEW, EarlyView.
The full editable vector source file of this graphical abstract is uploaded as a supplementary EPS file for typesetting. All elements are copyright‐free. Abstract Age‐related ocular diseases (ARODs), including cataract, primary open‐angle glaucoma (POAG), and age‐related macular degeneration (AMD), are leading causes of vision impairment and exhibit ...
Linge Jian, Zhiqian Huang, Keke Zhang, Jing Lin, Jia You, Yi Lu, Xiangjia Zhu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Mutable Original: How Chinese Counterfeits Become Nigerian Originals in African Markets

American Anthropologist, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Affordable Chinese copies of Western brands are ubiquitous in African markets. Despite democratizing consumer access, these goods appear to cement hegemonic value hierarchies that rank Chinese or local products as inferior to Western goods.
Jing Jing Liu
wiley   +1 more source

Direct and indirect costs associated with declining distance visual acuity: A nationwide longitudinal cost‐of‐illness study with 11‐year follow‐up

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To examine the direct and indirect costs associated with declining distance visual acuity (VA). Methods A longitudinal approach was applied to a large, nationally representative sample with extensive data, including VA measured at two time points.
Joonas Taipale, Petri Purola, Janika Nättinen, Saku Väätäinen, Seppo Koskinen, Hannu Uusitalo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source