ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify and analyze the most recent scientific evidence on best practices for the administration of intravitreal injections, with particular focus on the setting (medical office versus operating room), same-day bilateral administration, and strategies to prevent complications. A literature review was conducted across Medline Complete, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases (2015–2025), using three distinct search strategies. Studies addressing guidelines and protocols, administration setting, and bilateral procedures were included. Data selection and analysis were […]

ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare the effect of Ginkgo Biloba extract (GBE) intake versus placebo as adjunctive therapy for normal tension glaucoma (NTG). Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, Embase and Web of Science databases were queried for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational prospective or retrospective studies that compared GBE versus placebo in the settings of NTG. Outcomes included visual field mean deviation (MD), visual field pattern standard deviation (PSD), and adverse events. Heterogeneity was assessed using I2 statistics, and a random-effects model […]

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ABSTRACT The objective was to investigate the efficacy of topical losartan in treating corneal scars in patients with varying clinical backgrounds. A case series with six patients diagnosed with corneal scars resulting from herpetic keratitis or complicated photorefractive keratectomy were treated with topical losartan at a concentration of 0.8 mg/mL. Each patient underwent comprehensive ophthalmologic evaluations, including anterior segment optical coherence tomography and corneal tomography, to assess clinical outcomes after treatment. Improvement in visual acuity was noted in five out […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety of the iStent inject® and iStent inject® W in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) undergoing standalone or combined implantation with phacoemulsification. Methods: Retrospective longitudinal study including 103 eyes with mild-to-moderate POAG. Intraocular pressure (IOP), number of medications, absolute and relative success rates, survival analysis, and safety outcomes were evaluated over 12 months. Results: Fifty-nine eyes received iStent inject® (Group 1) and 44 received iStent inject® W (Group 2). Mean IOP decreased […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate a prototype of magnifying glasses to improve precision and safety in the extraction of corneal foreign bodies. Methods: The prototype was made on a 3D printer using ABS material, containing a 30x magnifying glass and LED lighting. Validation was carried out by 22 specialist ophthalmologists using the Delphi method, who evaluated the device’s functionality, usability, aesthetics, safety, and durability. Statistical analysis included the Content Validity Index (CVI) and McDonald’s Omega coefficient. Results: The experts […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the evolution of retinopathy of prematurity in patients treated with intravitreal antiangiogenics in the retina private practice. Methods: A retrospective descriptive observational case series study was conducted. The study was non-experimental and non-probabilistic. Based on a population of 61 newborns, with a 99% confidence interval and a margin of error of 1%, the sample would be 61 newborns. The data from Google Sheets was transferred to CVS and then the Statistical Package for the Package Power […]

ABSTRACT Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults in the Western world. Although it has traditionally been considered a microvascular disease, growing evidence suggests that neurodegenerative changes may occur even before the appearance of microvascular damage. The aim of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of the current evidence regarding neurodegenerative changes in diabetic retinopathy. This is a narrative review, in which we performed a comprehensive literature search from August 15, 1998, to […]