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Ocular motility parameters in phakic and pseudophakic older people
4 October 2023
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
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Cataract surgery, convergence amplitude, elderly, near point of convergence, phoria, tropia
The aim of this study was to compare the extent of phoria, strabismus and convergence of pseudophakic vs phakic people in an elderly population. The study was part of the Tehran Geriatric Eye Study (TGES). Of 3791 invitees, 3310 participated...
Phakic iris clip lenses and endothelial cell loss
1 August 2018
| Magdalena Popiela
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Cornea / External Eye Disease
This retrospective observational study included long-term results on endothelial cell losses in highly myopic eyes, which underwent phakic iris-clip lens implantations. Included in the analysis were 113 eyes with mean preoperative spherical equivalent (SEQ) of -14.67 +/- 5.15 Diopters (D)....
Rotational stability of angle supported phakic IOL
1 February 2014
| Amit Patel
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Cataract and Refractive
The authors evaluate 50 eyes of 28 patients that underwent an angle fixated phakic intraocular lens (IOL) implantation (Acrysof Cachet). All eyes had moderate to high myopia (-5.25 to-19.63 dioptres) and IOL sizing was performed as per the manufacturer’s recommendation....
Biometric changes in phakic eyes over time
3 June 2021
| Su Young
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Cataract and Refractive
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Biometry, anatomy, cataract surgery, management, surgical planning
This was a single-centre retrospective cohort study of patients who attended a ‘two-stop’ preassessment clinic for consideration of cataract surgery between November 2002 and March 2015. Four biometric measurements were recorded: axial length, horizontal (K1) readings, vertical (K2) readings and...
Biotech Healthcare Successfully Concludes Global Phakic Users Meeting 2024 in Barcelona
14 October 2024
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Company Profiles, Awards, Conferences & Anniversaries
October 3, 2024 – Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Biotech Healthcare hosted the Global Phakic Users Meeting 2024 at the stunning Joan Miró Foundation in Barcelona on 5th September. Bringing together over 150 ophthalmologists from 28 countries, the event showcased Biotech's...
Fifteen-year results of phakic artisan IOL for hyperopia correction
4 August 2021
| Mahmoud Ahmed
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Cataract and Refractive
This retrospective review of a cohort of 61 eyes from 32 patients offers long-term results for phakic Artisan (Ophtec BV) iris-fixated phakic IOL (IF-pIOL). The mean age at surgery was 41.6 years with a range of 25-59 years. Refractive outcomes...
Ocular characteristics in Marfan syndrome
1 February 2014
| Nana Theodorou
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Cataract and Refractive
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Marfan syndrome, aphakia, axial length, cataract, ectopia lentis, flattened cornea, myopia, pseudophakia, retinal detachment
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder with clinical manifestations associated with cardiovascular, ocular and skeletal organ systems. Typical signs are descending aortic root aneurysms, ectopia lentis, tall stature and scoliosis. This observational study looked at the ocular characteristics, visual...
Trabeculectomy with MMC in post-traumatic angle recession glaucoma
1 June 2022
| Su Young
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Glaucoma
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angle recession, blunt injury, fellow eye, mitomycin-c, trabeculectomy
This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of primary trabeculectomy with mitomycin-C (trab MMC) in phakic eyes with post-traumatic angle recession glaucoma with no prior intraocular surgery. Thirty-two phakic eyes of 32 patients who underwent trab MMC between January-2002 and...
Rate and predisposing factors for post-vitrectomy cataract formation in children
2 August 2024
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
This study was a retrospective analysis of post-vitrectomy cataract formation in the general paediatric population. The authors aimed to determine the number of phakic children needing cataract surgery after vitrectomy surgery and related perioperative factors. The study was a 10-year...
Congenital aniridia clinical features
1 October 2014
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
In this study the authors investigated the various ocular and systemic features associated with congenital aniridia in Indian eyes (262 eyes of 131 patients). The median age at time of first hospital visit was eight years (one day to 73...
Surgical treatment of high myopia
1 June 2016
| Allon Barsam
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Cataract and Refractive
Although several excellent modalities are available for correcting high myopia, the surgical treatment of this condition remains one of the biggest challenges for refractive surgeons; this group of patients is often very dependent on contact lenses. If these patients become...
Refractive surgery for anisometropic amblyopia
2 February 2024
| Fiona Rowe (Prof)
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Paediatric Ophthalmology / Strabismus
The authors report the outcomes of refractive surgery with phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implant for management of anisometropic amblyopia in children intolerant to conventional therapy. This was a retrospective study of 71 eyes of 71 patients of which 58 were...