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Assessment of the effects of myopic and hyperopic anisometropia on choroidal vascular structure in children using SS-OCTA Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Yiwen Cao, Xiaopeng Gu, Yadi Zhang, Jingjing Zhao, Dehai Zhu
To compare large- and medium-sized choroidal vascularity and the choriocapillaris (CC) flow area in children with different refractive errors using swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (SS-OCTA).
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Change in refractive errors with changes in IOL parameters Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 David A. Atchison, David L. Cooke
This study considered two questions associated with intraocular lens (IOL) power and refraction: (1) Given a refraction with a particular IOL in the eye, what will be the refraction for the IOL or another IOL if located differently with regard to tilt or anterior–posterior position? (2) For a target refraction, what is the power of another IOL if located differently with regard to tilt or position
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Refitting contact lens dropouts into a modern daily disposable contact lens Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Chris Lievens, Andrew D. Pucker, Elyse Rayborn, Shane Kannarr, Katherine Bickle, Catherine Hogan, Quentin X. Franklin, Michael Christensen
To determine the number of previous contact lens (CL) wearers who could be comfortably refitted into delefilcon A (DAILIES TOTAL1®) CLs.
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A response to ‘Red light instruments for myopia exceed safety limits’ Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 John Battersby
Paul Cooke, the CEO of Eyerising International, an Australian company that is the legal manufacturer of a Repeated Low-Level Red-Light device, would appreciate an opportunity to address some points regarding the article, ‘Red light instruments for myopia exceed safety limits’.1
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Factors associated with loss to follow-up in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration: A telehealth recall initiative Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Rachel Munzar, Shiyoung Roh, David J. Ramsey
Patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) frequently experience loss to follow-up (LTFU), heightening the risk of vision loss from treatment delays. This study aimed to identify factors contributing to LTFU in patients with advanced AMD and assess the effectiveness of telephone-based outreach in reconnecting them with eye care.
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Retinal and choroidal structure and vascularity in Chinese emmetropic and myopic children Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Zhuzhu Liu, Maria Liu, Huaixue Gou, Haoru Li, Jinyuan Sui, Yang Bai, Meinan He, Xinyang Liu, Ruihua Wei
This study evaluated the structural features of the retinal and choroidal regions and their correlations with ocular biometric and vascular parameters in Chinese children using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA).
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Utility of artificial intelligence-based large language models in ophthalmic care Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Sayantan Biswas, Leon N. Davies, Amy L. Sheppard, Nicola S. Logan, James S. Wolffsohn
With the introduction of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models (LLMs) are rapidly becoming popular within the scientific community. They use natural language processing to generate human-like responses to queries. However, the application of LLMs and comparison of the abilities among different LLMs with their human counterparts in ophthalmic care remain under-reported.
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The association between participant-reported ratings of comfort, dryness and vision quality in soft contact lens wearers Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Josh Richards, Martin Rickert, Kenzie Carr, Dawn Meyer, Pete Kollbaum
Previous literature has indicated an association between participant-reported perceptions (e.g., ratings) of comfort, dryness and vision quality during soft contact lens wear. However, these reports do not account for participant- and lens-specific factors which may impact the interpretation of these results. The purpose of this project was to quantify the association between these participant-reported
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Lens and solution properties in patients with and without midday fogging Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Jennifer Swingle Fogt, Cherie Nau, Jennifer Harthan, Ellen Shorter, Amy Nau, Kim Patton, Muriel Schornack
Midday fogging is a complication of scleral lens (SL) wear that interrupts clear vision during the course of wear. SLs can be made with a variety of gas permeable materials, sizes and surface treatments, and various solutions are available for storing the lenses and for filling them before application on the eye. Many of these factors have been implicated as possible contributors to midday fogging
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Predicting perimetric defects from en face maps of retinal nerve fibre layer reflectance Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 William H. Swanson, Brett J. King, Muhammed S. Alluwimi, Rizwan Malik
To develop criteria to predict visual hemifields with deep perimetric defects based on retinal nerve fibre layer (RNFL) reflectance, in a transparent process whose components can be assessed by independent laboratories analysing data from their own small groups.
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Allowable movement of wavefront-guided contact lens corrections in normal and keratoconic eyes Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Raymond A. Applegate, Gareth D. Hastings, Marta Jiménez-García, Sharon Francis, Carina Koppen, Jos J. Rozema
The goal was to use SyntEyes modelling to estimate the allowable alignment error of wavefront-guided rigid contact lens corrections for a range of normal and keratoconic eye aberration structures to keep objectively measured visual image quality at or above average levels of well-corrected normal eyes. Secondary purposes included determining the required radial order of correction, whether increased
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Digital device viewing behaviour in children Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Josh Richards, Matt Jaskulski, Martin Rickert, Pete Kollbaum
Habitual viewing behaviour is widely believed to be an important contributing factor to the onset and progression of myopia and may be task dependent. The purpose of this study was to quantify the habitual viewing distance of children performing five different tasks on a smartphone digital device.
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Ciliary muscle and anterior segment characteristics in pre-presbyopic adults with Down syndrome Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Valldeflors Vinuela-Navarro, Fiona Jane Baker, J. Margaret Woodhouse, Amy L. Sheppard
Previous research has shown that accommodation deficits are common in individuals with Down syndrome (DS), but the origin and mechanisms behind these deficits are still unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the characteristics of different ocular structures involved in accommodation, in particular the ciliary muscle (CM), in a population of individuals with DS to further understand this
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Mechanisms of cone sensitivity loss in retinitis pigmentosa Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Matthew P. Simunovic, Zaid Mammo
To explore the mechanisms of cone sensitivity loss in retinitis pigmentosa by combining two-colour perimetry with threshold versus intensity (tvi) testing.
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Refractive stability and timing of spectacle prescription following cataract surgery in myopic eyes Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Rui Feng, Mingwei Wang, Shuya Tao, Feiyan Liang, Xialin Liu, Chang He, Shuxin Fan
To investigate the post-operative refractive stabilisation time and provide evidence for the optimal timing of a spectacle prescription in myopic post-cataract surgery patients.
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Optical and aberrometric evaluation of a new enhanced monofocal intraocular lens with isofocal optic design Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Lidia Pérez-Sanz, Carla Charbel, Francisco Poyales, Nuria Garzón
To evaluate the optical and aberrometric outcomes of an enhanced monofocal intraocular lens (ISOPure) compared with those of a standard monofocal lens (MicroPure) having the same platform and material.
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Gender distribution in publishing in five leading optometry journals Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Genis Cardona, Aitor Herrera
To explore gender distribution in authorship and citation parameters of articles published in five optometry journals included in the Ophthalmology category of Journal Citation Reports.
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Daily dose–response from short-term monocular deprivation in adult humans Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Liying Zou, Chenyan Zhou, Robert F. Hess, Jiawei Zhou, Seung Hyun Min
Short-term monocular deprivation (MD) shifts sensory eye balance in favour of the previously deprived eye. The effect of MD on eye balance is significant but brief in adult humans. Recently, researchers and clinicians have attempted to implement MD in clinical settings for adults with impaired binocular vision. Although the effect of MD has been studied in detail in single-session protocols, what is
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Comparing paediatric optometric vision care in Canada over a 14-year period Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Lisa W. Christian, Victor Opoku-Yamoah, Kalpana Rose, Deborah A. Jones, Daphne McCulloch, Elizabeth L. Irving, Susan J. Leat
In Canada, teaching in paediatric eye care has increased in the past decade both within the optometry curriculum and as continuing education to optometrists. Paediatric vision care guidelines have also been established by North American optometric associations. This study examined whether this exposure was associated with changes in paediatric eye care in Canada over a 14-year period.
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The effect of multifocal contact lenses on the dynamic accommodation step response Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Mubeen Mahmood, Mhairi Day, Dirk Seidel, Lorraine A. Cameron
To measure the dynamic accommodation response (AR) to step stimuli with and without multifocal contact lenses (MFCLs), in emmetropes and myopes.
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Intracapsular accommodation mechanism in terms of lens curvature gradient Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Veronica Lockett-Ruiz, Rafael Navarro, Norberto López-Gil
The intracapsular accommodation mechanism (IAM) may be understood as an increase in the lens equivalent refractive index as the eye accommodates. Our goal was to evaluate the existence of an IAM by analysing observed changes in the inner curvature gradient of the lens. To this end, we fitted a gradient index and curvature lens model to published experimental data on external and nucleus geometry changes
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The first step in developing an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for Vision Loss: A systematic review Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Lorenzo Billiet, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Stijn De Baets, Ralph de Vries, Dominique Van de Velde, Hilde P. A. van der Aa
As a first step in developing an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for adults with vision loss, this systematic review sought to identify the researchers' perspective by identifying the most often used outcome measures and research topics obtained from studies on adults with vision loss.
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Impact of pupil and defocus ring intersection area on retinal defocus Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Yujuan Guo, Mingxu Zhang, Yuting Tong, Xiaoqi Ma, Siyao Wang, Yu Li, Yuqin Du, Yuehua Zhou
With the rising prevalence of myopia, especially among the young, orthokeratology (Ortho-K) stands out as a promising approach, not only to reduce myopia but also to control the progression of axial length (AL). This study examined how the intersection area between the pupil and defocus ring influenced retinal defocus and axial growth after Ortho-K.
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On-eye centration of soft contact lenses Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Grace Walther, Dawn Meyer, Josh Richards, Martin Rickert, Pete Kollbaum
To evaluate the relative positions of modern soft contact lenses (SCLs) relative to the limbus/cornea and the pupil.
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Frontloading visual field tests detect earlier mean deviation progression when applied to real-world-derived early-stage glaucoma data Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-16 Henrietta Wang, Michael Kalloniatis, Jeremy C.K. Tan, Jack Phu
To examine the diagnostic accuracy of performing two (frontloaded) versus one (clinical standard) visual field (VF) test per visit for detecting the progression of early glaucoma in data derived from clinical populations.
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Simulation of visual impairment in persons with normal vision for scientific research Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Carl Halladay Abraham, Godfred Sakyi-Badu, Samuel Bert Boadi-Kusi, Enyam Morny, Charles Darko-Takyi, Stephen Ocansey, Paa Kwesi Fynn Hope, Albert Kofi Dadzie, Asantewaa Aboagye MacCarthy, Kingsford Osei-Frimpong, Emmanuella Nyarkoa Opoku, Emmanuel Kwasi Abu
Simulation of visual impairment in healthy eyes has multiple applications in students' training, research and product development. However, due to the absence of an existing standard protocol, the method of simulation was left to the discretion of the researcher. This review aimed to outline the various methods of simulating visual impairment and categorising them. A scoping review of the relevant
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Assessing the rebound phenomenon in different myopia control treatments: A systematic review Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Tena, Antonio Ballesteros-Sánchez, Clara Martinez-Perez, Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina, Concepción De-Hita-Cantalejo, María Carmen Sánchez-González, José-María Sánchez-González
To review the rebound effect after cessation of different myopia control treatments.
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Red light instruments for myopia exceed safety limits Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Lisa A. Ostrin, Alexander W. Schill
Low-level red light (LLRL) therapy has recently emerged as a myopia treatment in children, with several studies reporting significant reduction in axial elongation and myopia progression. The goal of this study was to characterise the output and determine the thermal and photochemical maximum permissible exposure (MPE) of LLRL devices for myopia control.
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Lens power, cornea power and association with refractive error in children with moderate to high hyperopia Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Zhirong Wang, Ruiyu Luo, Yehong Zhuo, Daming Deng
This study aimed to profile ocular biometry parameters and predictors of spherical equivalent refraction (SER) among children with moderate to high hyperopia.
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George K. Smelser (1908–1973): Atmospheric oxygen and the corneal response to contact lens wear Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Stephen J. Vincent
Professor George Smelser was a scientist who played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of the anatomical and physiological changes within the cornea during contact lens wear. In a series of unique experiments conducted in the early 1950s, using both humans and animal models, his research team provided the first conclusive evidence that contact lenses impaired the delivery of atmospheric
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Does the sampling frequency of an eye tracker affect the detection of glaucomatous visual field loss? Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Priyanka Maniarasu, Prathamesh Harshad Shasane, Vijaya H. Pai, Neetha I. R. Kuzhuppilly, Ramesh S. Ve, Shonraj Ballae Ganeshrao
Evidence suggests that eye movements have potential as a tool for detecting glaucomatous visual field defects. This study evaluated the influence of sampling frequency on eye movement parameters in detecting glaucomatous visual field defects during a free-viewing task.
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Office-based vergence and anti-suppression therapy for the treatment of small-to-moderate angle intermittent exotropia: A randomised clinical trial Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Martin Ming-Leung Ma, Ying Kang, Mitchell Scheiman, Qiwen Chen, Xuelian Ye, Liuqing Pan, Jiayu Deng, Guangxing Su, Guohui Zhang, Xiang Chen
To evaluate the short-term (1 week after completion of treatment) effect of office-based vergence and anti-suppression therapy (OBVAT) on the Office Control Score when compared to observation alone in children with small-to-moderate angle intermittent exotropia (IXT).
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Tablet-based tests of everyday visual function in a diabetic macular oedema (DME) clinic waiting area: A feasibility study Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Deanna J. Taylor, Paolo J. Alquiza, Pete R. Jones, Iain Wilson, Wei Bi, Dawn A. Sim, David P. Crabb
(1) To assess the feasibility of conducting tablet-based vision tests in hospital clinic waiting areas; (2) To test the hypothesis that increasing severity of diabetic macular oedema (DME) is associated with the performance of tablet-based surrogates of everyday tasks and self-reported visual function.
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Ametropia detection using a novel, compact wavefront autorefractor Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Carlos S. Hernández, Andrea Gil, Amal Zaytouny, Ignacio Casares, Jesús Poderoso, Alfonso de Lara, Alec Wehse, Shivang R. Dave, Daryl Lim, Eduardo Lage, Nicolas Alejandre-Alba
Despite the well-known reproducibility issues of subjective refraction, most studies evaluating autorefractors compared differences between the device and subjective refraction. This work evaluated the performance of a novel handheld Hartmann–Shack-based autorefractor using an alternative protocol, which considered the inherent variability of subjective refraction.
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Shifting landscapes: The environmental impact of urbanisation on childhood myopia, obesity and diabetes Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Síofra Harrington
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT None declared.
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Effect of myopia-control lenses on central and peripheral visual performance in myopic children Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-10 Junqian Wu, Xue Li, Yingying Huang, Yifan Luo, Siqi Zhang, Zaifeng Cui, Fang Hou, Jinhua Bao, Hao Chen
To evaluate the short-term effects of three myopia-control lenses, which impose peripheral myopic defocus while providing clear central vision, on central and peripheral visual performance in myopic children.
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Associations between neonatal nutrition and visual outcomes in 7-year-old children born very preterm Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-09 Mukhit Kulmaganbetov, Myra Leung, Jane M. Alsweiler, Joanna Black, Frank H. Bloomfield, Greg D. Gamble, Jane E. Harding, Yannan Jiang, Tanya Poppe, Anna C. Tottman, Trecia A. Wouldes, Benjamin Thompson
There is uncertainty about the effect of increased neonatal protein intake on neurodevelopmental outcomes following preterm birth. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of a change in neonatal nutrition protocol at a major tertiary neonatal intensive care unit intended to increase protein intake on ophthalmic and visual development in school-age children born very preterm.
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Feasibility and potential effectiveness of the IdentifEYE training programmes to address mental health problems in adults with vision impairment Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Edine P. J. van Munster, Ruth M. A. van Nispen, Jeroen Hoogland, Hilde P. A. van der Aa
Two training programmes about depression and anxiety in adults with vision impairment were developed to support eye care practitioners (ECPs) and low vision service (LVS) workers in identifying and discussing mental health problems. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the training programmes' potential effectiveness and feasibility.
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Myopia progression patterns among paediatric patients in a clinical setting Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-07 Michael Moore, Gareth Lingham, Daniel I. Flitcroft, James Loughman
This retrospective analysis of electronic medical record (EMR) data investigated the natural history of myopic progression in children from optometric practices in Ireland.
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Short-term effects of cyclopentolate and tropicamide eye drops on macular choroidal thickness in myopic children Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Emmanuel Kobia-Acquah, Daniel Ian Flitcroft, Gareth Lingham, Eoin Kerin, James Loughman
To investigate the short-term effects of cyclopentolate and tropicamide eyedrops on choroidal thickness (ChT) in myopic children using placebo or low-dose atropine eyedrops.
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Building and maintaining interprofessional collaborative practice in eyecare: Learnings from the Queensland Paediatric Optometry Alignment Program Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Ann L. Webber, Melinda Toomey, Lisa Keay, Shuan Dai, Glen A. Gole, Dana Newcomb, Lynne McKinlay
The Queensland Children's Hospital Paediatric Optometry Alignment Program commenced with a pilot phase to assess its feasibility, effectiveness and acceptability. This study identified the barriers that hinder effective interprofessional collaboration and the facilitators that contribute to its success, and assessed changes in optometrists' satisfaction since the pilot phase of the collaborative care
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A comparative analysis of the influence of refractive error on image acuity using three eye models Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Fabian Debowy, Barbara Pierscionek
To analyse and compare image acuity for different refractive errors generated by either altering axial length or corneal curvature and using three human eye models with two pupil sizes.
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Stimulus characteristics of a novel air-based multiple stimulus aesthesiometer Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Melanie A. Mungalsingh, Benjamin Thompson, Sean D. Peterson, Paul J. Murphy
To identify the stimulus airflow characteristics and confirm the consistency of a novel air jet-based aesthesiometer capable of producing and applying multiple stimuli separated either by time and/or by space.
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Characterisation of the normal human ganglion cell–inner plexiform layer using widefield optical coherence tomography Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Janelle Tong, David Alonso-Caneiro, Jason Kugelman, Jack Phu, Sieu K. Khuu, Michael Kalloniatis
To describe variations in ganglion cell–inner plexiform layer (GCIPL) thickness in a healthy cohort from widefield optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans.
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Refractive extended depth-of-focus lens design based on periodic power profile for presbyopia correction Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Jiakai Lyu, Seung Pil Bang, Geunyoung Yoon
Limitations of existing diffractive multifocal designs for presbyopia correction include discrete foci and photic phenomena such as halos and glare. This study aimed to explore a methodology for developing refractive extended depth-of-focus (EDoF) lenses based on a periodic power profile.
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Challenges and perspectives of vision standards for driver licensing Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Joanne M. Wood, Alex A. Black, Gerald McGwin, Cynthia Owsley
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors report no conflicts of interest and have no proprietary interest in any of the materials mentioned in this article.
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Barriers and enablers to medication adherence in glaucoma: A systematic review of modifiable factors using the Theoretical Domains Framework Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Deborah Bott, Ahalya Subramanian, David Edgar, John G. Lawrenson, Peter Campbell
Nonadherence to medication reduces treatment effectiveness, and in chronic conditions it can significantly reduce health outcomes. In glaucoma, suboptimal adherence can lead to sight loss, which places a greater financial burden on society and reduces patients' quality of life. Interventions to improve adherence have so far had limited success and lack robust theoretical underpinnings. A better understanding
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Reliability and agreement of subjective and objective non-invasive break-up time measurements in contact lens wearers Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-17 Laura Valencia-Nieto, Alberto López-de la Rosa, María J. González-García, Alberto López-Miguel
To assess the reliability and agreement of non-invasive break-up time (NIBUT) in symptomatic and asymptomatic contact lens (CL) wearers using automatic objective and conventional subjective techniques.
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Longitudinal changes in objective accommodative response, pupil size and spherical aberration: A case study Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Sotiris Plainis, Sophia Panagopoulou, W. Neil Charman
Previous transverse and a handful of longitudinal studies have shown that the slope of the static accommodation response/stimulus curve declines as complete presbyopia is approached. Changes in pupillary miosis and ocular spherical aberration (SA) are also evident. This study further investigated longitudinal changes in the relationships between the monocular static accommodative response, pupil diameter
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Refractive errors occurring with tilt of intraocular lenses Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 David A. Atchison, David L. Cooke
A thin lens technique was developed to determine how the effective powers of toric monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) are influenced by tilt and the refractive errors associated with the tilt. A series of steps determined the effective power of the cornea at the IOL, the IOL power, the effective power of the tilted IOL, the correction required at the front of the eye and the power of an IOL that would
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Contact lens wear and follow-up and its association with signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Reut Ifrah, Lluisa Quevedo, Gal Hazrati, Shiran Maman, Huluager Mangisto, Eden Shmuel, Liat Gantz
This study investigated the equivocal association between contact lens (CL) wear and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) by comparing the morphological, functional and subjective outcomes of CL wearers versus control, non-CL wearers. CL wearers were examined as two cohorts based on the annual attendance of follow-up visits (FLU—attended these visits, whereas non-FLU did not).
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Optometrist referral accuracy: Addressing the root causes of unwarranted variation. Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 David J Parkins,David F Edgar,Bruce J W Evans
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Peripheral refraction under different levels of illuminance Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 María Concepción Marcellán Vidosa, Laura Remón, Francisco J. Ávila
Peripheral refraction is believed to be involved in the development of myopia. The aim of this study was to compare the relative peripheral refraction (RPR) at four different levels of illuminance, ranging from photopic conditions to complete darkness, using an open-field autorefraction method. The RPR was calculated for each eccentricity by subtracting central from peripheral autorefraction measurements
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Diagnostic accuracy of community optometrists for age-related macular degeneration using colour fundus photographs: A pilot evaluation Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Sharon Ho, Gordon S. Doig, Angelica Ly
The accurate diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) represents an important step in delaying and preventing vision loss and achieving optimal patient care. Therefore, this pilot study aimed to estimate the diagnostic accuracy of community optometrists for identifying AMD using colour fundus photographs (CFPs) to support sample size calculations for subsequent definitive studies.
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Diagnosing and monitoring the characteristics of Acanthamoeba keratitis using slit scanning and laser scanning in vivo confocal microscopy Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 K. Curro-Tafili, F. D. Verbraak, R. de Vries, R. M. A. van Nispen, E. A. E. Ghyczy
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a serious and potentially blinding ocular infection caused by the free-living amoeba, Acanthamoeba. In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is a non-invasive device which has been proven of great use to diagnose Acanthamoeba infections immediately. The aim of this review was to establish different patterns and signs of AK that appear on the IVCM both before and after treatment
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Six-year cumulative treatment effect and treatment efficacy of a dual focus myopia control contact lens Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Paul Chamberlain, David Scott Hammond, Baskar Arumugam, Arthur Bradley
Accumulated axial growth observed during a 6-year clinical trial of a dual focus myopia control contact lens was used to explore different approaches to assess treatment efficacy.
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Visual performance of new affordable and auto-adherent lenses for presbyopia correction Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Nery Garcia-Porta, Ana I. Gómez-Varela, Justo Arines-Piferrer
Presbyopia is a visual condition that affects all of us, evolving with time, reducing the range of accommodation and the ability to work at near. Reading glasses, bifocals or multifocal lenses are the most common solutions. In this work, we demonstrate the near visual performance of new elastomeric auto-adherent lenses developed for the correction of presbyopia. Visual acuity and contrast sensitivity
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Thank you to our 2023 reviewers Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Mark Rosenfield
A huge thank you to our reviewers for their advice and guidance on OPO volume 43. Quite simply, we would not have a journal without you. These individuals perform an outstanding job for little or no reward for the substantial amount of time that the task entails. Having high-quality, peer-reviewed journals relies on the selfless nature of people willing to put in the time, and I want you to know that
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Using three-dimensional modelling of the anterior sclera to investigate the scleral profile in myopic eyes Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Zhengfei Yang, KaiQi Yang, Zhouyue Li, Yin Hu, Jinyun Jiang, Xianghua Tang, JunWen Zeng, Mengyi Wang, Xiao Yang
This study used three-dimensional (3D) modelling to investigate scleral profiles in myopic eyes and compare them with emmetropic eyes.
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Comparing a head-mounted virtual reality perimeter and the Humphrey Field Analyzer for visual field testing in healthy and glaucoma patients Ophthalmic Physiol. Opt. (IF 2.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-06 Jack Phu, Henrietta Wang, Michael Kalloniatis
To compare clinical visual field outputs in glaucoma and healthy patients returned by the Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) and virtual reality (Virtual Field, VF) perimetry.