Background and objective: Amblyopia is the leading cause of visual impairment in children adults very common during childhood. The aim this study was to identify prevalence risk factors amblyopia a pediatric population with refractive errors from an Eastern European country. Materials methods: A total 1231 aged 5–16 years, who had were examined January August 2017, enrolled cross-sectional population-based study. Every child underwent complete ophthalmological exam. defined as acuity (VA)...

Background: Bitot’s spots, defined as white foamy triangular or round-shaped spots with the base located at temporal limbus and apex towards lateral canthus, were initially associated vitamin A deficiency (VAD). More recently, also described in patients normal levels, aniridia, dry-eye syndrome post-thermal chemical injury, well usage of benzalkonium chloride (BAK) eyedrops. The aim this article is to present management Bitot-like a patient congenital aniridia. Methods: An 8-year-old female...

Obesity is a disorder with an increasing prevalence, associated cardiovascular and metabolic pathologies. The amount the distribution pattern of adipose tissue must be considered when managing this disease. Abdominal obesity carries higher risk developing obesity-related comorbidities. Body composition methods allow objective diagnosis follow-up in obese patients. Although bioelectrical impedance (BIA) practical, affordable, widespread technique to assess body fat percentage (%BF), its...

Accurate biometric measurements are critical for achieving optimal refractive outcomes in cataract surgery. This study evaluated the agreement of between a swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) biometer (Argos®, Movu Inc.) and an low-coherence interferometry (OLCI) (Aladdin®, Topcon Corp.). Parameters analyzed included axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), keratometry (K1, K2), white-to-white corneal diameter (WTW). A total 170 eyes were examined,...

Background/Objectives: Accurate biometric measurements are critical for achieving optimal refractive outcomes in cataract surgery. This study evaluated the agreement of between a swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS–OCT) biometer (Argos®, Movu Inc.) and an low-coherence interferometry (OLCI) (Aladdin®, Topcon Corp.). Parameters analyzed included axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), keratometry (K1, K2), white-to-white corneal diameter (WTW). Methods:...

<b><i>Objectives:</i></b> COVID-19 has varied clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic to severe cases, and conjunctivitis is one of them, but sometimes a lone initial symptom found be present. The aim this study was identify the prevalence as first in patients primary healthcare unit. <b><i>Methodology:</i></b> A retrospective conducted, analyzing presenting complains/symptoms results COVID-19-confirmatory tests....

Incidence and clinical results of intraoperative flap interface‑related complications were investigated after Femtosecond‑LASIK surgery, where creation was performed with VisuMax® femtosecond laser. A retrospective 10‑year cohort study conducted including all eyes treated for refractive errors by technique. All the flaps made same surgeon (Carl Zeiss Meditec) We report in these eyes, also describing their management. The included 4,032 eyes. Flap were: opaque bubble layer (OBL) 21.18%,...

The embolization of thrombi formed within the atria can occur in any form atrial fibrillation (AF), i.e., paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent. Although ischemic stroke is most frequent embolic event associated with AF, to other sites pulmonary and systemic circulations may occasionally occur. To avert risk embolization, long-term oral anticoagulation therapy recommended for all AF patients if CHA2DS2-VASC score at least 1 men 2 women. Since anticoagulant an increased bleeding, choice agent...

Background: Poorly informed college students tend to adopt the habit of cigarette smoking. This often continues into their adulthoods, adversely affecting population’s health and increasing burden on healthcare systems. Aim: We aimed at exploring predictors avoidable performed an analysis correlation between potential (marijuana use among peers truancy) tobacco smoking statuses students. Material method: Our study sample included 2976 from colleges in Timis County, Romania, during 2018–2019...

Single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TPRK) is a modern refractive surgery technique that offers no-touch approach for correcting myopia and astigmatism. This study aims to evaluate the short-term visual outcomes of TPRK in patients with astigmatism over 6-month follow-up period.

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and predictability of Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (TPRK) using SmartPulse

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading bacterial etiologic agent in acute otitis media (AOM), and it produces a more severe inflammatory response than other otopathogens. Additionally, presence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) S. an important issue management AOM. The present pilot study aimed to ascertain whether MDR associated with higher and/or disease.This was prospective, single-center on nonpneumococcal conjugate vaccine-immunized pediatric patients Demographic clinical characteristics...

Abstract Background and aims : C-reactive protein (CRP) is an inflammatory biomarker that may be associated with diabetic retinopathy (DR). The body mass index (BMI) important element, frequently evaluated in patients diabetes mellitus. purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between CRP, BMI existing DR type 2 (T2DM) subjects. Material method Thirty T2DM aged 35-50 were subjected a general, ophthalmologic fundus examination. Results 9 30 (30%) didn’t presented changes 15...

Ovarian cancer (OC) represents the most common and lethal gynecologic malignancy, due to its increased incidence mortality rate. It is usually diagnosed in advanced stages and, even though surgery platinum-based treatments are initially efficient, recurrences emerge over 70% of cases. Although there multiple options chemotherapy drugs from which choose, little known regarding best strategy for prolonged survival. Thus, this study aimed assess effect that frequently used chemotherapeutic...

Ovarian cancer (OC) represents the most common and lethal gynecologic malignancy, due to its increased incidence mortality rate. It is usually diagnosed in advanced stages and, even though surgery platinum-based treatment are initially efficient, recurrences emerge over 70% of cases. Although there multiple options chemotherapy drugs from which choose, little known regarding best strategy for prolonged survival. Thus, aim this study was assess effect that frequently used chemotherapeutic...

Abstract Background and aims: Our aim was to evaluate the association between potential risk factors different stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a population aged 52-85 years. Material methods : One hundred ten patients with AMD were evaluated by direct interview for identifying possible present subjected detailed ophthalmological examination, including measurement area Spectral Domain-Optical Coherence Tomograph Heidelberg Engineering (SD-OCT). For grading we used...