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Automated Eye Tracking Enables Saccade Performance Evaluation of Patients with Concussion History. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Ailin Song,Rami Gabriel,Omar Mohiuddin,Diane Whitaker,C Ellis Wisely,Terry Kim
SIGNIFICANCE Automated eye tracking could be used to evaluate saccade performance of patients with concussion history, providing quantitative insights about the degree of oculomotor impairment and potential vision rehabilitation strategies for this patient population. PURPOSE To evaluate the saccade performance of patients with concussion history based on automated eye-tracking test results. METHODS
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Diurnal Variation in Accommodation, Binocular Vergence, and Pupil Size. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Beatríz Redondo,María Serramito,Jesús Vera,Marina Alguacil-Espejo,Mercedes Rubio-Martínez,Rubén Molina,Raimundo Jiménez
SIGNIFICANCE Our results show significant diurnal variations in accommodative function and the magnitude of the phoria. Therefore, when comparing visual measures in clinical or laboratory settings, performing the visual examination at the same time of day (±1 h) is encouraged. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the accommodation, binocular vergence, and pupil behavior on three different
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Relationship of Low-luminance Visual Acuity with Ocular Aberrations in Older Participants. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Tatsuya Iizuka,Takushi Kawamorita,Tomoya Handa,Hitoshi Ishikawa
SIGNIFICANCE This study highlights the importance of twilight adaptation for reliable assessment of low-luminance visual acuity and understanding the relationship between low-luminance visual acuity and ocular aberrations. PURPOSE The human eye experiences reduced visual acuity as luminance decreases owing to reduced retinal and optical resolutions; however, the details are unclear. This study aimed
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Case Series: Mixed Infectious Keratitis by Pythium insidiosum and Fungal Species. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Nimish Kumar Singh,Manas Ranjan Barik,Sujata Das,Srikant Kumar Sahu,Smruti Rekha Priyadarshini,Savitri Sharma,Soumya Sucharita Sahu,Himansu Sekhar Behera
SIGNIFICANCE This case series will be the first to illustrates mixed infection from Pythium sp. and fungal species in corneal ulcer. PURPOSE This case series is aimed to alert all towards the possibility of both Pythium sp. and fungal species infection in case of non-responding corneal ulcer treated with either antifungals or anti-pythium drugs alone. Increased suspicion of mixed infection in case
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Case Report: Remote Scleral Lens Fitting for High Toric Scleras in a Keratoconus Patient. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Daddi Fadel,Cian Gildea
SIGNIFICANCE Technology plays a crucial role in customizing scleral lenses and improving lens alignment, especially in challenging scleral shapes. Additionally, remote fitting technology allows optometrists to extend their expertise globally, empowering patients to access to customized lenses without travel expenses. PURPOSE The objective of this study was to document the difficulties encountered in
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Case Report: Unilateral Hemispheric Hemorrhage with Bilateral Ptosis and Upgaze Palsy. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Kah Hie Wong,Meng Hsien Yong,Safinaz Mohd Khialdin,Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim
SIGNIFICANCE Determining the anatomic location of insult in cases of concurrent bilateral upgaze palsy with bilateral ptosis can be challenging due to the various overlapping pathways and shared functions. It is more commonly related to bilateral oculomotor nerve palsies and myasthenia gravis. However, the possibility of unilateral cerebrovascular events may be overlooked due to the lack of laterality
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Comparison of Two Printed Pseudoisochromatic Tests for Color Vision Assessment. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-28 Reema Alduhayan,Ali Almustanyir
SIGNIFICANCE The Waggoner PIP24 (W-PIP24) is a pseudoisochromatic test with a pattern similar to the Ishihara test. This study determined that the W-PIP24 can be used clinically to yield screening results (or sensitivity and specificity) comparable to the Ishihara. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine whether the W-PIP24 is equivalent to the Ishihara 38 edition pseudoisochromatic test in detecting
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Accuracy and Precision of New Optical Biometer Designed for Myopia Management in Measurement of Ocular Biometry. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Sruthi Chamarty,Pavan K Verkicharla
SIGNIFICANCE This study provides information about the repeatability of Myopia Master and its agreement with Lenstar LS900, which might be useful for the practitioners involved in myopia management. PURPOSE Myopia Master is a new optical biometer that measures ocular biometry and refractive error. The purpose of this study is to assess its repeatability (intra-session and short-term inter-session)
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Clinical Report: Clinician Feedback on the Magnetic Levator Prosthesis. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Kevin E Houston,Melanie Nadeau,Eleftherios I Paschalis
SIGNIFICANCE Stakeholder engagement has been identified by national health organizations as a crucial step to successful translation of new healthcare treatments. In this clinical report, clinician-stakeholder feedback is presented for the Magnetic Levator Prosthesis (MLP), a promising non-invasive spectacle device which restores eyelid motility with magnetic force. PURPOSE To evaluate MLP clinical
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Association between Global Myopia Prevalence and International Levels of Education. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Monica Jong,Thomas Naduvilath,Jeanne Saw,Kunyoung Kim,Daniel Ian Flitcroft
SIGNIFICANCE The Global Myopia Prevalence and International Levels of Education study models national trends in educational performance with myopia prevalence in children; it examines the association of near work with myopia in the form of an ecologic analysis and also discusses how this may relate to educational frameworks. PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the relationship between myopia prevalence
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Refractive Index Measurement of the Crystalline Lens in Vivo. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Ji C He
SIGNIFICANCE This study provides a new method to measure the refractive index of crystalline lens in the human eye in vivo. PURPOSE Accessing the refractive index of crystalline lenses in the human eye in vivo has long been a challenge. This study aimed to measure the refractive index of a lens in vivo using an anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) system combined with a Scheimpflug
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Case Report: Role of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography for Managing Failed Endothelial Keratoplasty Graft. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 María José Roig-Revert,Elena Arias-García,Carolina Ortega-Pérez,Cristina Peris-Martínez
SIGNIFICANCE Some patients show poor visual outcomes following Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. In such cases, secondary Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty can be performed to achieve complete visual recovery. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) is a valuable tool for the follow-up of posterior lamellar keratoplasty outcomes and complications. PURPOSE
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Comparing Repeatability and Agreement between Commonly Used Corneal Imaging Devices in Keratoconus. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Lize Angelo,Akilesh Gokul,Charles McGhee,Mohammed Ziaei
SIGNIFICANCE Keratometry and pachymetry are important for diagnosis and monitoring of keratoconus. Many corneal imaging units exist but comparison to determine repeatability and agreement are paramount for adequate keratoconus management in primary and secondary care. PURPOSE To evaluate the repeatability and agreement of a Placido disc-based videokeratoscope (Medmont-E300 topographer) used in primary
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The Unique Properties of Tear Film Break-up Process in Patients with Nasal Unilateral Pterygium. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Jingyao Chang,Xinru Lin,Zhen Kang,Renfeng Xu,Chunyan Xue
SIGNIFICANCE This study found that the unique properties of tear film break-up process in eyes with pterygium, which, combined with ocular surface parameters, further revealed specific dynamic mechanism. It suggested the thickness of pterygium was especially valuable in deciding the necessity of surgical management. PURPOSE To explore the dynamics mechanism of tear film instability in eyes with pterygium
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Repeated Low-level Red-light Therapy: The Next Wave in Myopia Management? Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-25 Aaron D Salzano,Safal Khanal,Nathan L Cheung,Katherine K Weise,Erin C Jenewein,Darryl M Horn,Donald O Mutti,Timothy J Gawne
Exposure to long-wavelength light has been proposed as a potential intervention to slow myopia progression in children. This article provides an evidence-based review of the safety and myopia control efficacy of red light and discusses the potential mechanisms by which red light may work to slow childhood myopia progression.The spectral composition of the ambient light in the visual environment has
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Case Report: Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion Post mRNA SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Jing Lee,Kah Wei Ong,Wan Haslina Wan Abdul Halim,Safinaz Mohd Khialdin,Meng Hsien Yong
SIGNIFICANCE Systemic thromboembolic complications are well documented to be associated with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), however, there has been a growing number of reports regarding ocular complications stemming from COVID-19 vaccinations. This case illustrates a clear temporal and possible causal relationship of COVID-19 vaccination with an ocular microvascular disorder, namely retinal vein
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Cross-sectional Study Exploring Vision-related Quality of Life in Dry Eye Disease in a Norwegian Optometric Practice. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-27 Åsmund André Erøy,Tor Paaske Utheim,Vibeke Sundling
SIGNIFICANCE Dry eye disease causes ocular pain, blurred vision, reduced visual quality of life, and reduced workplace performance. This disease is underreported and underdiagnosed despite being highly prevalent in optometric care. PURPOSE This study aimed to explore the vision-related quality of life of patients with dry eye disease and the potential benefits of screening for dry eye disease in Norwegian
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Risk Factors for Primary Angle-closure Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 45 Studies. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-26 Ying Wang,Xing-Xuan Dong,Xiao-Wen Hou,Chen-Wei Pan
SIGNIFICANCE This study summarized primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG)-related factors across different dimensions. OBJECTIVES This review aimed at systematically summarizing the associated factors of PACG in published literatures. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching the electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science from their inception to
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Case Report: Spontaneous Closure of Idiopathic Full-Thickness Macular Hole and Early Development of Lamellar Hole. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Luigi Tozzi,Irene Gius,Angelo Greggio,Alessandro Meduri,Gabriella De Salvo,Barbara Parolini,Rino Frisina
SIGNIFICANCE Spontaneous closure of an idiopathic full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) is a rare event. The underlying mechanisms are unclear due to the difficulty in detecting subtle structural changes even with serial imaging. Previous reports are largely optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based but multimodal imaging could highlight new information. PURPOSE to report the spontaneous closure of an
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Prevalence Trend of Myopia during the Post-COVID-19 Epidemic Period among Preschoolers: A Prospective School-based Study. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Qin Li,Wen Zhou,Ya Liao,Hongyan Chen,Yanmei Sun,Mei Wang,Xiaojuan Wang,Wei Wang
SIGNIFICANCE Changes in behavior and lifestyle during the post-COVID-19 epidemic may have some impact on myopia rates in preschoolers, and exploring the changes in myopia rates in preschool children may inform the formulation of myopia prevention and control policies. PURPOSE To investigate the prevalence of myopia in preschool children during the post-COVID-19 epidemic period in Xuzhou, China. METHODS
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Is It Safe to Omit the 1-week Post-operative Examination after Uncomplicated Phacoemulsification? Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Mallory McLaughlin,Patricia Salazar,Danielle Piser,Tenley Bands,Kristina Shpountova
SIGNIFICANCE The incidence of cataract surgery is increasing, accounting for a large percentage of eye care expenses. Scientific evidence supporting the medical necessity of the traditional post-operative schedule is lacking. Further studies are needed to optimize post-operative care to reduce the burden on patients and medical providers. PURPOSE This study aimed to study the rate of complication 1
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Developing the Next Generation of Clinician Scientists. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Michael D Twa
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Efficacy οf Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration Treatment οn Reading: A Pilot Study Using Eye-movement Analysis. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Emmanouil Ktistakis,Panagiotis Simos,Miltiadis K Tsilimbaris,Sotiris Plainis
SIGNIFICANCE Functional vision, as evaluated with silent passage reading speed, improves after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment in patients with wet age-related macular antidegeneration (wAMD), reflecting primarily a concomitant reduction in the number of fixations. Implementing eye movement analysis when reading may better characterize the effectiveness of therapeutic
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Intraocular Pressure and Myopia Progression, Axial Length Elongation in Rural Chinese Children. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Jue Lin,Balamurali Vasudevan,Tie Ying Gao,Hong Jia Zhou,Kenneth J Ciuffreda,Yuan Bo Liang,Zhong Lin
SIGNIFICANCE This study reported the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP) and myopia progression, which helps to understand more comprehensively whether IOP can be an important reference factor to intervene in the progression of myopia. PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the association between IOP and myopia progression as well as axial length elongation in rural Chinese children.
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Effect of Light Intensity on the Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect in Unilateral Neuro-ophthalmic Pathology. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Rahul Negi,Munispriyan Raviselvan,Divyank Yarravarapu,Koteswararao Chillakala,C V Reena Durai,Juhi Baskar,Ashish Jain,Karan Bisht,Manjushree Bhate,Shrikant R Bharadwaj
SIGNIFICANCE Objective pupillometry with standardized light intensities allows a comprehensive assessment of the relative afferent pupillary defect in patients with unilateral neuro-ophthalmic pathology. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the impact of varying light intensities on the grade of relative afferent pupillary defect in unilateral neuro-ophthalmic pathology vis-à-vis healthy controls
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Case Report: Unilateral Cranial Nerve VI Palsy Secondary to Intracranial Hypotension. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Alice Han,Weon Jun,Kimberly Winges
SIGNIFICANCE Intracranial hypotension is a condition that occurs from a cerebrospinal fluid leak. Various visual symptoms have been associated with this condition. Cranial nerve VI (CN VI) palsies are the most common ocular manifestation, as the abducens nerve is prone to injury because of its intracranial anatomical course. PURPOSE This case report presents a CN VI palsy secondary to intracranial
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Retrospective Analysis of Axial Length Changes in Overnight Orthokeratology in an Academic Myopia Control Clinic. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Michelle Holmes,Maria Liu,Sarah Singh
SIGNIFICANCE Although the myopia control efficacy of orthokeratology lenses has been established with clinical trials, reports of axial length change in non-study-based patient care are scarce. This study investigates the use of orthokeratology lenses for myopia control in a clinical population and compares axial elongation against those published in recent clinical investigations. PURPOSE This study
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Intereye Differences in the Clinical Assessment of Intraocular Pressure and Ocular Biomechanics. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Phillip T Yuhas,Cora McHugh-Morrison,Joshua Canavan,Joshua Jeyandran,Ashraf M Mahmoud,Cynthia J Roberts
SIGNIFICANCE Clinicians and researchers will have evidence whether intereye differences confound clinical measurements of intraocular pressure or of ocular biomechanical parameters. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine whether intraocular pressure and biomechanical parameters, as measured by the Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) and by Cornea Visualization with Scheimpflug Technology (CorVis
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Case Report: Vision Loss in a Child Caused by Streptococcus constellatus. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Xiaoyan Liu,Wenjuan Luo,Wanna Ren
PURPOSE We present a rare case of Streptococcus constellatus -induced odontogenic orbital cellulitis. METHODS An 8-year-old boy presented to an outpatient clinic with complaints of right-sided toothache, right eye swelling, and decreased visual acuity. He was referred to a pediatric critical care department for further management. Comprehensive diagnostic assessments, such as ophthalmic examination
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Utility for Uncorrected Refractive Errors in Adolescent Schoolchildren in Kakamega County, Kenya. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-15 Emmanuel E Okenwa-Vincent,Jyoti Naidoo,Peter C Clarke-Farr
SIGNIFICANCE Uncorrected refractive errors (UREs) present an enormous lifetime burden in children. Despite this, there is a dearth of knowledge on URE-related preference-based quality of life (QoL) in East Africa. This study demonstrates the positive impact of interventions on UREs; hence, it provides an empirical justification for advocacy to improve the QoL of children with URE. PURPOSE This study
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Case Report: Multimode Imaging of Chronic Syphilitic Chorioretinitis. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Zhijian Jiang,Huiying Ji,Nan Zhang,Liang Huang,Jianhong Dong
SIGNIFICANCE The clinical manifestations of ocular syphilis may mimic those of other diseases, which may result in a missed diagnosis and delayed treatment. PURPOSE We describe multimodal imaging findings and treatment outcomes of a patient with chronic syphilitic chorioretinitis. CASE REPORT A 40-year-old male patient complained of progressive decreased visual acuity of his left eye for more than
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Localized Heat Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis of Efficacy over Time. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Thomas Chester,Tanner Ferguson,Emma Chester
SIGNIFICANCE Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) can produce a myriad of symptoms. The effective treatment of MGD can reduce the burden of this condition. Although several studies have indicated that TearCare (Sight Sciences, Menlo Park, CA) is an effective treatment for MGD, no studies currently provide information regarding the duration of efficacy. PURPOSE The purpose of this analysis was to determine
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Letter to the Editor: Distribution of Paycheck Protection Program Loans to Optometry Practices amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Annie Huang,Akash Kakkilaya,Praneeth Kalva,Mohannad Albdour,Taimur Hassan,Arsalan Ali,Jack Healy,Karanjit Kooner
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Refractive Error Changes Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Confinement in Children from Puerto Rico: A Retrospective Study. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Neisha M Rodriguez,Ariette Acevedo,Vionette Pereira Torres,Angel F Romero
SIGNIFICANCE The progression of myopia increased in children after the pandemic confinement. A myopic shift in the refractive error of the Hispanic population was found regardless of the refractive status of the school-aged children studied. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the refractive error in Puerto Rican children before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We were interested in whether there
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Case Report: Indirect Traumatic Optic Neuropathy from Subconcussive Soccer Headers in a 62-year-old Athlete. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-12 Radha P Pandya,Shruti Pandya,Kelly H Thomann
SIGNIFICANCE Traumatic optic neuropathy is an uncommon but devastating cause of vision loss after injury to the head. Soccer players may have a heightened risk because of the game's emphasis on heading the ball, a technique in which a player hits the soccer ball with his/her head. PURPOSE This article reviews the case of an avid soccer player with traumatic optic neuropathy that occurred after numerous
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Nd:YAG Laser Capsulotomy: Efficacy and Outcomes Performed by Optometrists. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-08 Nathan Lighthizer,Spencer Johnson,Jared Holthaus,Kathleen Holthaus,Bibin Cherian,Ryan Swindell,Brianna Weber,Karli Weise,David Cockrell,Stephen Lewis,Christopher Wroten,Jeff Anastasio,Jason Ellen,Jeffrey M Miller
SIGNIFICANCE An increasing number of optometrists are performing Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy procedures; however, there is limited published information on the outcomes of these procedures. PURPOSE This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of capsulotomy procedures performed by optometrists. METHODS Subjects diagnosed with posterior capsule opacification causing reduced vision and subjective
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Comparison of Myopia Progression among Myopic Children with Intermittent Exotropia and No Strabismus. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-07 Suzie Kim,Allison Babiuch,Huijun Xiao,Alexandra Williamson
SIGNIFICANCE Myopia is a highly prevalent condition in the pediatric population that is commonly comorbid with intermittent exotropia. Our study found a trend toward significance in the reduction of myopia progression with strabismus correction surgery. Further investigations characterizing the interaction between myopia and strabismus may help inform future management guidelines. PURPOSE This study
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Outdoor Scene Classrooms to Arrest Myopia: Design and Baseline Characteristics. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Xin Yi,Longbo Wen,Yongxiang Gong,Yang Zhe,Zhiwei Luo,Wei Pan,Xiaoning Li,Daniel Ian Flitcroft,Zhikuan Yang,Weizhong Lan
PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the impact on childhood myopia of classrooms with spatial properties of classrooms resembling those of outdoor environments. This article describes the design, baseline characteristics, and the acceptability of this strategy. METHODS Classrooms had custom-made wallpaper installed with forest and sky scenes that had spatial frequency spectra comparable with outdoor
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Evaluation of the Levels of Low-dose Topical Atropine (0.01%) in Aqueous and Vitreous Humor in Human Eyes. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Prakash Kumar,Rohit Saxena,Rebika Dhiman,Swati Phuljhele,Vinod Kumar,Rohan Chawla,Thirumurthy Velpandian
SIGNIFICANCE This is the first human study that confirmed penetration of 0.01% topical atropine in aqueous and vitreous humor in live human eyes. This supports the possible mode of action of atropine via posterior ocular structures. This knowledge will help improve the outcomes in myopia management. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate penetration of low-dose atropine 0.01% in aqueous
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Myopia Progression in Adults: A Retrospective Analysis. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Hashim Ali Khan,Thomas Naduvilath,Nina Tahhan,Padmaja R Sankaridurg
SIGNIFICANCE Studies on adult myopia progression are limited. This retrospective analysis of a large data set of young adult myopes characterizes myopia progression during adulthood. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the mean annual progression of myopia and to estimate the proportion of progressors in adult myopes. METHODS Longitudinal, noncycloplegic subjective refraction data for young adult
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Toward a Real-world Optical Coherence Tomography Reference Database: Optometric Practices as a Source of Healthy Eyes. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Donald C Hood,Mary Durbin,Chris Lee,Gabriel Gomide,Sol La Bruna,Michael Chaglasian,Emmanouil Tsamis
SIGNIFICANCE The reports from optical coherence tomography (OCT) instruments depend on a reference database (RDB) of healthy eyes. Although these RDBs tend to be relatively small, they are time consuming and expensive to obtain. A larger RDB should improve our ability to screen for diseases such as glaucoma. PURPOSE To explore the feasibility of developing a large RDB from OCT scans obtained by optometrists
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The Invisibility of Scotomas I: The Carving Hypothesis. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Eli Peli,Robert Goldstein,Jae-Hyun Jung
SIGNIFICANCE Veridical depictions of scene appearance with scotomas allow better understanding of the impact of field loss and may improve the development and implementation of rehabilitation. Explanation and depiction of the invisibility of scotoma may lead to patients' understanding and thus better compliance with related treatments. PURPOSE Simulations of perception with scotomas guide training
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Topical Review: Methodological Variables in Clinical and Laboratory Measurements of Fixation Disparity. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-12 Nick Fogt
Fixation disparity is a small vergence error that does not disrupt fusion. Fixation disparity measures correlate with binocular symptoms. This article covers methodological differences between clinical fixation disparity measurement devices, findings when objective and subjective fixation disparities are compared, and the potential impact of binocular capture on fixation disparity measurements. Fixation
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Autologous Serum Eye Drops for Dry Eye: Systematic Review. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Nicolas G Quan,Louis Leslie,Tianjing Li
BACKGROUND Dry eye is a common condition with serious implications worldwide. The unique composition of autologous serum (AS) eye drops has been hypothesized as a possible treatment. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to review the effectiveness and safety of AS. DATA SOURCES We searched five databases and three registries up to September 30, 2022. STUDY ELIGIBILITY We included randomized controlled trials
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Central Visual Attention in Primary Open-angle Glaucoma. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Louis Béal,Clémentine Garric,Jean-François Rouland,Quentin Lenoble
SIGNIFICANCE To better understand the implication of a potential cognitive change in glaucoma, patients were stimulated in central visual areas considered functionally normal to discard an effect due to the loss of vision during an attentional task. The outcome might improve the follow-up on the impact of the pathology. PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of primary open-angle glaucoma
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Trust and Access: Eye Information-seeking Practices and Preferences among Canadians. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Marlee M Spafford,Amy H Y Chow,Tammy Labreche,Deborah A Jones,Lisa W T Christian,Nadine M Furtado,Sarah MacIver,Elizabeth L Irving
SIGNIFICANCE This study highlights the value that the public places on obtaining trusted and accessible health-related information and their preference for obtaining it from their health care practitioners. Previous research has not been specific to Canadians or vision. Findings can be used to increase eye health literacy and eye care utilization. PURPOSE Canadians underuse eye care and underestimate
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Is There Any Association between Nutrition and Myopia? A Systematic Review. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Sruthi Chamarty,Satish K Gupta,Rohit Dhakal,Pavan K Verkicharla
SIGNIFICANCE This systematic review highlights the possible role of nutrition in myopia based on qualitative analysis of vast and diverse literature that investigated this association. PURPOSE We systematically reviewed the outcomes of the studies that previously investigated the association between nutrition and myopia. METHODS EMBASE, MEDLINE, and PubMed were searched by two independent authors to
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A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial of Base-in Relieving Prism Spectacle Treatment of Intermittent Exotropia. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Allison I Summers,David G Morrison,Danielle L Chandler,Robert J Henderson,Angela M Chen,David A Leske,Kimberly R Walker,Zhuokai Li,B Michele Melia,Derek P Bitner,Sudhi P Kurup,Megan Allen,Paul H Phillips,David L Nash,Adriana P Grigorian,Courtney L Kraus,Aaron M Miller,Jenna R Titelbaum,Raymond T Kraker,Jonathan M Holmes,Susan A Cotter,
SIGNIFICANCE This pilot randomized trial, the first to evaluate a specific base-in relieving prism treatment strategy for childhood intermittent exotropia, did not support proceeding to a full-scale clinical trial. Defining and measuring prism adaptation in children with intermittent exotropia are challenging and need further study. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine whether to proceed to a full-scale
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The Next Nobel Prize in Vision Science. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Michael D Twa
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Comparison of a Novel Binocular Refraction System with Standard Digital Phoropter Refraction. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Timothy Bossie,Jennifer Reilly,Fuensanta A Vera-Diaz
SIGNIFICANCE New refractive technologies are consistently emerging in the optometry market, necessitating validation against current clinical standards. PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the refractive measurements between standard digital phoropter refraction and the Chronos binocular refraction system. METHODS Standardized subjective refraction was conducted on 70 adult participants using two separate
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Accommodation in Children after 4.7 Years of Multifocal Contact Lens Wear in the BLINK Study Randomized Clinical Trial. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-24 Moriah A Chandler,Matthew L Robich,Lisa A Jordan,Donald O Mutti,David A Berntsen,Rachel Fenton,Elizabeth Day,Jeffrey J Walline,
SIGNIFICANCE When worn for myopia control in children, soft multifocal contact lenses with a +2.50 D add reduced the accommodative response over a 3-year period, but wearing them for more than 4 years did not affect accommodative amplitudes, lag, or facility. PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the accommodative response to a 3D stimulus between single-vision, +1.50-D add, and +2.50-D add multifocal
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Effect of Low-dose Atropine on Binocular Vision and Accommodation in Children Aged 6 to 17 Years. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Rachel Emily Breliant,Yi Pang,Alaina Bandstra,Valerie Kattouf
SIGNIFICANCE Low-dose atropine is one of the leading treatments of myopia progression in children. However, the effect of low-dose atropine on binocular vision measurements has not been thoroughly studied. PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the effect of 0.01, 0.03, and 0.05% atropine on visual acuity, pupil size, binocular vision, and accommodation in children aged 6 to 17 years. METHODS Forty-six
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Case Report: An Unusual Presentation of Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Tammy Labreche,Nadine M Furtado
SIGNIFICANCE Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is often associated with onset in the young, adult male demographic. This case report serves as a reminder that it can affect both sexes with onset into middle age. PURPOSE Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy is a maternally inherited mitochondrial disorder that typically affects men during young adulthood. It presents with a rapid, yet painless
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Case Report: Conjunctival Chemosis as a Presenting Sign of Plasmablastic Lymphoma in an HIV-negative Patient. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Shital Mani
SIGNIFICANCE Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) involving the ocular adnexa, although reported in the literature, is a rare clinical entity, especially when found in an immunocompetent patient. Understanding the clinical presentation can aid eye care practitioners in seeking timely diagnosis to avoid further delays in the treatment of this disease. PURPOSE This study aimed to report orbital PBL in an HIV-negative
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2022 Prentice Award Lecture: Advancing Retinal Imaging and Visual Function in Patient Management and Disease Mechanisms. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-22 Ann E Elsner
Patient-based research plays a key role in probing basic visual mechanisms. Less-well recognized is the role of patient-based retinal imaging and visual function studies in elucidating disease mechanisms, which are accelerated by advances in imaging and function techniques and are most powerful when combined with the results from histology and animal models.A patient's visual complaints can be one
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Regularly Playing First-person Shooter Video Games Improves Dynamic Visual Acuity. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Marc Argilés,Graham Erickson,Lluïsa Quevedo-Junyent
SIGNIFICANCE This study investigated the dynamic visual acuity (DVA) in young adults who play action video games regularly compared with nonaction video game players and those without regular experience in video game play. The results indicate better performance in some measurements of DVA in action video game players. PURPOSE This study aimed to provide new insights into performance on DVA assessments
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A Survey of Myopia Correction Pattern of Children and Parent's Attitudes in China. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Yongmei Yang,Jun Jiang
SIGNIFICANCE This survey provides information about Chinese children's myopia correction status and parents' attitudes toward myopia correction. PURPOSE Under the background of a guideline of appropriate techniques for the prevention and control of children's myopia, this study aimed to investigate the current myopia correction pattern of children and parents' attitudes. METHODS Two self-administered
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Case Report: Multiple Sclerosis Presenting as Unilateral Gaze-evoked Nystagmus. Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Ping-Feng Tsai,Ying-Jen Chen
SIGNIFICANCE Unilateral gaze-evoked nystagmus is a rare neurologic finding that is largely diagnosed in connection with ischemic stroke. Gazed-evoked nystagmus is also a rare initial presentation of multiple sclerosis. PURPOSE This study aimed to report a rare presentation of gaze-evoked nystagmus in a patient with multiple sclerosis and review the mechanism underlying the gaze-evoked nystagmus. CASE
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Comparing Static Perimetry Protocols of Central Field Testing among Glaucoma Patients Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Geeta Behera, Ayush Nath, Amala Ramasamy, Subashini Kaliaperumal
Significance On comparing the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) HFA 24-2C Faster, which tests ten additional points in the central field with the 24-2 Swedish Interactive Thresholding Algorithm (SITA) Standard for detecting central field defects, we found that the HFA 24-2C Faster may be used for the initial field evaluation in glaucoma with the advantage of a shorter testing time. Purpose To compare
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Insights Regarding Optometric Findings of CHARGE Syndrome in a Pediatric Low Vision Clinic Optom. Vis. Sci. (IF 1.4) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Alicia M. Donahue, Rebecca A. Deffler, Barry S. Kran, Nicole C. Ross
Significance CHARGE, named for common findings: coloboma, heart defects, atresia of choanae, retardation of growth and development, genital hypoplasia and ear anomalies, is a frequent etiology of deaf-blindness. A retrospective review in a pediatric low vision clinic presented the opportunity to investigate ocular findings in this syndrome with variable clinical presentations. Purpose This retrospective