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  1. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of primary open-angle glaucoma among the urban population of Pudong New District, Shanghai.

    Authors: Jiangnan He, Haidong Zou, Richard K. Lee, Xiaowei Tong, Wenli Tang, Yi Zhang, Rong Zhao and Ling Ge
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:134
    Content type: Research article Published on:

  4. We present a paediatric case of infectious mononucleosis in a 13-year old, manifesting with follicular conjunctivitis and a conjunctival mass in one eye with no evidence of leucocytosis on the blood count. The...

    Authors: Jordan V. Chervenkoff, Saul N. Rajak, Paul G. Brittain, David A. Wright and Victoria J M Barrett
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:129
    Content type: Case report Published on:

  6. Suture exposure remains to be a potential problem of transscleral fixated posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL). We report a modified technique to minimize the risk of suture exposure for the transscleral...

    Authors: Chongde Long, Yantao Wei, Zhaohui Yuan, Zhiqing Zhang, Xiaofeng Lin and Bingqian Liu
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:127
    Content type: Technical advance Published on:

  11. To report the thickness of the retina, retinal ganglion cell (RGC)-related layers, and choroid in healthy subjects using swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT).

    Authors: Jiawei Wang, Xinbo Gao, Wenbin Huang, Wei Wang, Sida Chen, Shaolin Du, Xingyi Li and Xiulan Zhang
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:122
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  12. To compare scleral buckling (SB) and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) using a wide angle viewing system (WAVS) for uncomplicated phakic rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).

    Authors: Sung Who Park, Han Jo Kwon, Ho Yun Kim, Ik Soo Byon, Ji Eun Lee and Boo Sup Oum
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:121
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  14. Parry-Romberg syndrome (PRS) is a rare disorder characterized by unilateral facial atrophy affecting the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and sometimes extending to the osteocartilaginous structures. Ocular...

    Authors: Antonio Maria Fea, Vittoria Aragno, Cristina Briamonte, Mauro Franzone, Davide Putignano and Federico Maria Grignolo
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:119
    Content type: Case report Published on:

  15. Dexamethasone intravitreal implant (DEX implant) is a biodegradable, sustained-release implant that releases dexamethasone for up to 6 months. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of DEX implant in the treatme...

    Authors: Pravin U. Dugel, Antonio Capone Jr, Michael A. Singer, Richard F. Dreyer, David G. Dodwell, Daniel B. Roth, Rui Shi, John G. Walt, Lanita C. Scott and David A. Hollander
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:118
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  16. Optical coherence tomography has focused mainly on central subfield thickness to quantify macular edema in central and branch retinal vein occlusion. We examined macular fields other than the central subfield ...

    Authors: Stephen M. Holland, David G. Dodwell, Darrel A. Krimmel and Christopher M. de Fiebre
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:117
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  21. Engaging patients (parents/families) in treatment decisions is increasingly recognised as important and beneficial. Yet where the evidence base for treatment options is limited, as with intermittent distance e...

    Authors: Jan Lecouturier, Michael P. Clarke, Gail Errington, Nina Hallowell, Madeleine J. Murtagh and Richard Thomson
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:112
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  23. To evaluate binocular visual outcome for near, intermediate and distance compared to monocular visual outcome at the same distances in patients implanted with a diffractive trifocal intraocular lens (IOL).

    Authors: Florian T. A. Kretz, Matthias Müller, Matthias Gerl, Ralf H. Gerl and Gerd U. Auffarth
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:110
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  24. To identify differences between Ranibizumab and Aflibercept in treatment-naïve patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nvAMD) in a real-life clinical setting.

    Authors: Sophie C. Böhni, Mario Bittner, Jeremy P. Howell, Lucas M. Bachmann, Livia Faes and Martin K. Schmid
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:109
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  27. Fungal keratitis is one of the major causes of infectious keratitis in tropical countries. Symptoms of fungal keratitis consist of blurred vision, redness, tearing, photophobia, pain and foreign body sensation...

    Authors: Steve Chih-Hsuan Cheng, Ying-Yu Lin, Chien-Neng Kuo and Li-Ju Lai
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:106
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  29. A technique of sutureless intrascleral fixation of an intraocular lens (IOL) in an eye that lacks a posterior capsular support has been reported. The advantage of this technique was that the suture-related com...

    Authors: Yoshitsugu Matsui, Hisashi Matsubara, Tsukasa Hanemoto and Mineo Kondo
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:104
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  30. Bacteria are major cause of ocular infections and possible loss of vision. The emergence of antimicrobial resistant bacteria increases the risk of treatment failure with potentially serious consequences. The a...

    Authors: Birtukan Shiferaw, Baye Gelaw, Abate Assefa, Yared Assefa and Zelalem Addis
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:103
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  31. The accurate localization of intraocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) is very important for the management of ocular trauma patients. B-scan ultrasonography is usually used to detect IOFBs in the posterior segment. ...

    Authors: Kaijun Wang, Jun Liu and Min Chen
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:102
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  32. Glaucoma mainly induced by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), it was believed that the pressure that wall of eyeball withstands were determined by material properties of the tissue and stereoscopic geometry...

    Authors: Yan-Hui Cui, Ju-Fang Huang, Si-Ying Cheng, Wei Wei, Lei Shang, Na Li and Kun Xiong
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:101
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  33. This prospective study investigated the safety and efficacy of a therapeutic method of treating pterygium complicated with conjunctivochalasis, using pterygium excision and conjunctival autotransplantation com...

    Authors: Xiao-Yi Yu, Zhan-Yu Jian, Wei Wu and Xiao-He Lu
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:100
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  34. To evaluate the in vivo corneal changes using in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) and anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) in patients with Fuchs’ dystrophy who underwent Descemet stripping au...

    Authors: Rita Mencucci, Eleonora Favuzza, Ruggero Tartaro, Massimo Busin and Gianni Virgili
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:99
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  35. Inherited retinal degenerations (IRDs) preferentially affecting cone photoreceptor function are being considered for treatment trials aiming to improve day vision. The purpose of the current work was to develo...

    Authors: Alejandro J. Roman, Artur V. Cideciyan, Rodrigo Matsui, Rebecca Sheplock, Sharon B. Schwartz and Samuel G. Jacobson
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:98
    Content type: Technical advance Published on:

  39. The natural course of submacular hemorrhage resulting from traumatic choroidal rupture generally has a poor outcome unless treated. The intravitreal injection of gas only or gas with recombinant tissue plasmin...

    Authors: Shinichiro Doi, Shuhei Kimura, Yuki Morizane, Yusuke Shiode, Mio Hosokawa, Masayuki Hirano, Mika Hosogi, Atsushi Fujiwara, Kazuhisa Miyamoto and Fumio Shiraga
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:94
    Content type: Case report Published on:

  40. Recently it was suggested that high myopia macular holes (HMMH) and macular holes accompanied by retinal detachment occur in the advanced stages of myopia traction maculopathy (MTM), while macular retinoschisi...

    Authors: Qing Shao, Huijuan Xia, Florian M. A. Heussen, Yanling Ouyang, Xiaodong Sun and Ying Fan
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:93
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  41. To evaluate clinical outcomes of Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) for severe bullous keratopathy that develop as a late complication of endothelial injury to the baby during forc...

    Authors: Akira Kobayashi, Hideaki Yokogawa, Natsuko Mori and Kazuhisa Sugiyama
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:92
    Content type: Case report Published on:

  42. The aim of this study is to summarize the design and methodology of a prospective, longitudinal, observational cohort study to investigate how glaucoma affects patients’ quality of life and visually-related fu...

    Authors: Michael Waisbourd, Samantha Parker, Feyzahan Ekici, Patricia Martinez, Rachel Murphy, Katie Scully, Sheryl S. Wizov, Lisa A. Hark and George L. Spaeth
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:91
    Content type: Study protocol Published on:

  44. Scleral cross-linking (CXL) is a novel attempt to slow down the axial elongation process in animal eyes. As a natural CXL reagent, genipin would be also effective for the prevention of myopia process. Thus, th...

    Authors: Mengmeng Wang and Christine Carole C. Corpuz
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:89
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  45. Acute primary angle closure (PAC) can be refractory to conventional treatment and intraocular pressure (IOP) is beyond control. Surgical intervention should be considered at the moment. The aim of the study wa...

    Authors: Xu Hou, Dan Hu, Zhili Cui, Jian Zhou, Li Cai and Yusheng Wang
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:88
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  47. Refractive stability is influenced by alterations in corneal curvature and corneal thickness after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The aim of this study was to analyze the changes of central corneal thickne...

    Authors: Ming-Hui Zhao, Qiang Wu, Li-li Jia and Ping Hu
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:86
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  48. Genomic mutations in about 200 genes are associated with hereditary retinal diseases. In this study, we screened for the disease-causing gene mutation in a family with X-linked retinal degenerative disease.

    Authors: Hui Guo, Jisheng Li, Fei Gao, Jiangxia Li, Xinyi Wu and Qiji Liu
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:85
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  49. Glutathione S transferase (GST) polymorphisms have been considered as risk factors for age-related cataracts, but the results remain controversial. In this study, we have performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the...

    Authors: Wen Sun, Liling Su, Yan Sheng, Ye Shen and Guangdi Chen
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:84
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  50. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of photodynamic therapy (PDT) compared to intravitreal vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors in the treatment of polypoidal ch...

    Authors: Meng Yong, Minwen Zhou and Guohua Deng
    Citation: BMC Ophthalmology 2015 15:82
    Content type: Research article Published on:
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