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Large scale international replication and meta-analysis study confirms association of the 15q14 locus with myopia. The CREAM consortium [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Myopia is a complex genetic disorder and a common cause of visual impairment among working age adults. Genome-wide association studies have identified susceptibility loci on chromosomes 15q14 and 15q25 in Caucasian populations of European ancestry. Here,
A Fernandez-Medarde   +131 more
core   +5 more sources

Gender‐inclusive language in midwifery and perinatal services: A guide and argument for justice

open access: yesBirth, EarlyView.
A recent focus in reproductive healthcare on “sexed language” reflects an ideology of unchangeable sex‐binary and fear of erasure, from both cisgender women and the profession of midwifery. In this paper, we highlight how privileging sexed language causes harm to all who birth—including pregnant cisgender women, trans, gender diverse, and non‐binary ...
Sally Pezaro   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

We can’t afford to turn a blind eye to myopia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background Myopia is becoming increasingly prevalent throughout the world. It is an overlooked but leading cause of blindness, particularly among the working aged population. Myopia is often considered benign because it is easily corrected with glasses,
Bourke, Christine Marie   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Glaucoma and cigarette smoking: a review of narrative reviews [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Background: Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy associated with visual field changes for which high intra-ocular pressure is a major risk factor. Emerging research indicates that modifiable factors, among which the cigarette smoke, besides IOP may be ...
DI MURRO, FRANCESCA   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Current application of blockchain technology in healthcare and its potential roles in Urology

open access: yesBJU International, EarlyView.
Objective To assess the current uses of blockchain technology in surgery and explore potential applications in urology. Methods A systematic literature review and critical appraisal was performed. The PubMed database was searched for all relevant papers published in English, between 2003 and 2023, on blockchain and surgery, and urology.
Sulleyman Felemban   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Traitement des membranes néovasculaires myopiques par ranibizumab : résultats à long terme. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: To report our functional results of efficacy of intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) for submacular choroidal neovessels (CNV) in high myopia, and to compare the role of optical coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography (FA) and visual ...
LADAIQUE, M.
core  

Ocular manifestations of Sturge–Weber syndrome: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Sturge-Weber syndrome has been included in the group of phakomatoses that is characterized by hamartomas involving the brain, skin, and eyes. The characteristic facial port-wine stain, involving the first branch of the trigeminal nerve and the embryonic ...
Abdolrahimzadeh, Solmaz   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Detecting Glaucoma in Highly Myopic Eyes From Fundus Photographs Using Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

open access: yesClinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background High myopia (HM) is a major risk factor for glaucoma. However, glaucomatous optic neuropathy is often undiagnosed owing to atypical structural alterations with axial elongation. Moreover, an algorithm to detect glaucoma in highly myopic eyes has not yet been reported.
Xiaohong Chen   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Presbyopia Correction in Lens Replacement Surgery: A Review

open access: yesClinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Presbyopia affects approximately 1.8 billion individuals globally, posing significant challenges as life expectancy and near‐vision demands, particularly with mobile phone use, grow. Addressing presbyopia during lens replacement surgery has become a key focus for cataract surgeons, aiming to reduce dependence on corrective eyewear. This review
Benjamin Stern, Damien Gatinel
wiley   +1 more source

Correlation of Structure With Function: Future Utilities for Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography in Neuro‐Ophthalmology

open access: yesClinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Optical coherence tomography angiography is a burgeoning imaging modality in Ophthalmology. In this review, we outline the breadth of potential utility for optical coherence tomography angiography for diagnosis and prognostication in neuro‐ophthalmology.
Marzieh Tahmasebi Sarvestani   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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