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Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the clinical outcomes of a new aberration-free aspheric monofocal intraocular lens (IOL). Methods: This single-center retrospective study included eyes of cataract patients implanted with a new aberration-free aspheric IOL. Medical records of patients who were followed for 6 months were reviewed. Data on visual acuity (distance, intermediate, and near), refractive error (sphere, cylinder, and manifest spherical equivalent [MSE]), contrast sensitivity, and adverse events were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 38 eyes of 30 patients with a mean age of 65.7±10.6 years were included in the study. At 6-month post-operative, 100% of the eyes had achieved a corrected distance visual acuity of 0.2 logMAR or better, 89% of the eyes had achieved a corrected intermediate visual acuity of 0.2 logMAR or better, and 89% of the eyes had achieved a corrected near visual acuity of J3 or better. Postoperatively, there was a significant reduction in the spherical (p<0.01) and cylindrical (p=0.01) refraction compared to baseline with a mean final MSE of -0.03±0.40 diopters. Post-operative low contrast (10%) visual acuity remained stable (p=0.54) through follow-up visits with a mean of 0.35±0.17 logMAR at the 6-month visit. There were no adverse events associated with the study IOL. Conclusion: The study IOL was safely implanted without any adverse events and improved visual acuity in cataract surgery patients while preserving visual quality over the 6-month follow-up period. Further studies with larger study groups and long-term follow-up are necessary to confirm these results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

To determine normal values, repeatability, and interocular symmetry of optic nerve head measurements, three spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) scans were obtained from 128 healthy Turkish children aged 5-17 years consecutively and prospectively. The mean disc area, rim area, cup volume, cup to disc area ratio, and vertical and horizontal cup to disc ratios were 2.30 ± 0.42 mm2, 1.84 ± 0.45 mm2, 0.09 ± 0.10 mm3, 0.20 ± 0.13, 0.37 ± 0.17, and 0.45 ± 0.20, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficients were >0.9 for repeatability and >0.75 for interocular correlation. Interocular differences were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Normal paediatric SD-OCT measurements of the optic nerve head are presented, which showed excellent repeatability and no interocular difference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background/aim: To compare the central corneal thickness (CCT) of type II diabetes mellitus patients with age- and sex-matched healthy subjects and to determine the association of the severity of diabetic retinopathy and CCT. Materials and methods: Type II diabetes mellitus patients without retinopathy, with nonproliferative retinopathy, and with proliferative retinopathy were organized as the three subgroups of the study group, and an age- and sex-matched control group was formed. All subjects underwent full ophthalmological examination and CCT measurement with ultrasonographic pachymetry. CCT values were compared between diabetic and healthy subjects and between the three diabetic subgroups. Correlation analysis was performed to determine any relationship between CCT and intraocular pressure. Results: The average CCT was significantly higher in diabetic patients than in the control group (P = 0.04). CCT in diabetic patients without retinopathy did not significantly differ from that of patients with retinopathy (P = 0.64). Similarly, there was no significant difference in CCT between nonproliferative and proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients (P = 0.47). In the whole study population, CCT was significantly correlated with intraocular pressure (P < 0.01). Conclusion: CCT is significantly increased in type II diabetes mellitus patients with respect to controls. Retinal disease severity does not seem to have an effect on corneal thickness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We present a 55-year-old woman with a diagnosis of traumatic partial aniridia and aphakia. Visual acuity was "counting fingers from 50 cm" and intraocular pressure was 18 mmHg on the traumatized right eye. Anterior segment examination revealed a clear cornea, partial aniridia and total iridodialysis at the superior quadrant. The optical axis was closed with the residual iris. The crystalline lens was absent. Ultrasonography of the posterior segment was normal with no retinal detachment or crystalline lens image. The patient underwent anterior vitrectomy, iridoplasty, and iris reconstruction lens implantation by scleral fixation (Ophtec 311 Aniridia Lens II, brown). On the postoperative first day, the best corrected visual acuity was 0.4 and the patient was pleased with the color and tone match with the left eye. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: To evaluate clinical outcomes after implantation of a new diffractive aspheric multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) with +3.00 addition power., Methods: This is a retrospective, consecutive case series of cataract patients who underwent bilateral implantation of the Optiflex MO/HF D012 (Moss Vision Inc. Ltd, London, UK) multifocal IOL. Patients followed for 6mo were included in the study. Data on distance, intermediate and near visual acuity, refractive error [manifest spherical equivalent (MSE)], contrast sensitivity, adverse events, subjective symptoms, spectacle independence and patient satisfaction [visual function questionnaire (VFQ)-25 questionnaire] were retrieved from electronic medical records and analyzed., Results: Forty eyes of 20 patients with a mean age of 66.7±8.5y (range: 53-82) were included in the study. Mean uncorrected distance, near and intermediate visual acuity remained stable through postoperative visits and was 0.19±0.19 logMAR, Jaeger 4 and Jaeger 3 respectively at the 6mo visit. At the end of postoperative 6mo, MSE was -0.14±0.42 diopters (D) and 98% of the eyes were within 1.00 D of target refraction. Postoperative low contrast (10%) visual acuity remained stable ( P =0.54) through follow up visits with a mean of 0.35±0.17 logMAR at the 6mo visit. There were no reported adverse events. None of the patients reported subjective symptoms of halo or glare. Spectacle independence rate was 90%. Mean VFQ-25 questionnaire score was 93.5±6.12., Conclusion: The Optiflex MO/HF-DO12 IOL was safely implanted and successfully restored distance, intermediate and near visual acuity without impairing contrast sensitivity. High levels of spectacle independence were achieved at all distances including intermediate distance.