• The role of an optometrist in medical system of the Republic of Moldova 

  Gavriliuc, Tatiana; Ghidirimschi, Tatiana; Bakketeig, Hans Bjorn (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Background: In 2017 optometry specialty was established at Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, decision approved by the Government (HG Nr. 482/2017). The first class ...
• Atropine use in myopia control 

  Șcerbatiuc, Cristina; Bendelic, Eugeniu; Paduca, Ala (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Atropine is currently the most effective therapy for myopia control. Recent clinical trials demonstrated low-dose atropine eye drops such as 0.01% resulted in retardation of myopia progression, with less side effects ...
• Myopia course. Guidance on management of myopia 

  Németh, János; Tapasztó, Beáta (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  The prevalence of myopia is increasing extensively worldwide. The number of people with myopia in 2020 is predicted to be 2.6 billion globally, which is expected to rise up to 4.9 billion by 2050, unless preventive actions ...
• The effect of COVID-19 home confinement on myopia progression in children 

  Bulut, Asker (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of COVID-19 Home Confinement on the increase of myopia in the pediatric age group. Methods: For this purpose, the files of myopic patients under 18 years of age ...
• Efficiency of orthokeratology in stopping the progression of uncomplicated acquired myopia during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Bîlba, Rodica; Cușnir, Valeriu; Dumbrăveanu, Lilia; Chiriac, Vera; Coșula, Cristina; Budeanu, Dumitrița (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: Measures imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the worst epidemics in history, have accelerated the adoption of digital technologies worldwide. According to UNESCO, approximately 1.37 billion students ...
• Practical solutions in ophthalmology during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Dvali, Merab; Jorjikashvili, Lia (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound modifications in all the fields of ophthalmology practice in order to reduce the risk of infection transmission among the healthcare workers and patients. Since the ...
• Visual field artifacts in glaucoma with surgical face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Demirtas, Atilim Armagan; Yuce, Berna (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused difficulties in the diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma. In addition, fogging artifacts have been defined in the visual field tests (VFTs) due to ...
• Alice in wonderland syndrome as aura of migraine 

  Șcerbatiuc, Cristina; Bendelic, Eugeniu; Paduca, Ala (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a perceptual disorder, involving visual and somesthetic integration, described by Lewis Carroll in Alice in Wonderland book. Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a disorder characterized by ...
• Premedication and sedation during ophthalmic surgery 

  Kraleva, Y.; Kirilova, Y.; Vassileva, P. (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: The anesthesiologist in ophthalmic surgery has a number of tasks: a) safely eliminate tension and anxiety in polymorbid aged patients; b) to provide comfort on the operating table of those suffering from ...
• Ophthalmological situation of the patients with chronic renal failure undergoing haemodialysis 

  Ulusoy, Mahmut Oğuz; Küçüködük, Ali; Atakan, Mehmet; Kal, Ali (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: Haemodialysis (HD) is the unique treatment modality for end stage chronic renal failure (ESCRF) patients. In these patients, refractive changes, dry eye, increased tear osmolarity, conjunctival calcium ...
• Retinal ultrastructural, electrophysiological and microvascular morphological outcomes in diabetic macular edema treated with intravitreal Bevacizumab 

  Gulyesil, Furkan Fatih; Inan, Sibel; Sabaner, Mehmet Cem; Alizade, Anar; Gobeka, Hamidu Hamisi (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Purpose: To investigate retinal ultrastructural, electrophysiological, and microvascular morphological changes, as well as correlations between these changes and visual outcome in naïve diabetic macular edema (DME) ...
• The effect of Neferine on retinal tissue in experimental diabetic rat model 

  Çevik, Mehmet; Gobeka, Hamidu Hamisi; Aydemir, Orhan (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Aim: To investigate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) immunoreactivities, as well as apoptosis and oxidative stress levels in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic ...
• The efficacy and safety of the use of Navilas 577 navigated retinal laser as a method of laser photocoagulation in the treatment of symptomatic retinal tears or peripheral retinal degeneration 

  Florentina, Verega (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Purpose: To investigate the safety and efficacy of the use of Navilas 577 (navigated retinal laser) as a delivery method of laser photocoagulation in the treatment of symptomatic retinal tears and degenerations. Methods: ...
• Quality of life in patients with diabetic retinopathy using “SF-36 Health survey test” 

  Chisca, Veronica (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: WHO defines Quality of Life as an individual's perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards ...
• Retinal ultrastructural, electrophysiological and microvascular morphological outcomes in diabetic macular edema treated with intravitreal Bevacizumab 

  Furkan, Fatih Gulyesil; Sibel, Inan; Mehmet, Cem Sabaner; Alizade, Anar; Hamidu, Hamisi Gobeka (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Purpose: To investigate retinal ultrastructural, electrophysiological, and microvascular morphological changes, as well as correlations between these changes and visual outcome in naïve diabetic macular edema (DME) ...
• Predictors of anti-VEGF treatment response in agereated macular degeneration 

  Bobescu, Nicolae; Cușnir, Valeriu; Andronic, Serghei (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Background. Improvement in visual acuity (VA) and structural changes associated with antiVEGF (anti-vascular endothelial growth factor) treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be different from patient to ...
• Vitrectomy for retinal detachment with proliferative vitreoretinopathy (Video) 

  Balta, Florian; Balta, George (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  We present cases of retinal detachment with significant proliferative vitreoretinopathy, that were successfully treated with 25 G Vitrectomy with silicon oil tamponade.
• Optical coherens tomography angiography findings in adult patients with sickle cell anemia 

  Hazar, Leyla; Vural, Esra (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: Sickle hemoglobin (HbS) is characterized by a mutation in the beta globin gene, which contains a single nucleotide (GA G à GTG) that replaces glutamine with valine at amino acid position six. These hemoglobins ...
• Early anti-VEGF treatment in CRVO assures better prognosis 

  Vassileva, P.; Kirilova, Y.; Lalov, G. (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Introduction: Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) is the second most common cause of visual impairment due to retinal vascular disease in developed countries. The prevalence of CRVO is ranging from 0.1 to 0.5%. Risk ...
• New modeled antiglaucoma shunt in testing. Preclinical study 

  Iacubitchii, Maria; Bendelic, Eugeniu; Paduca, Ala; Magla, Tatiana; Brinza, Alina (Black Sea Ophthalmological Society, Ophthalmological Association from Moldova, Nicolae Testemitanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy of the Republic of Moldova, 2021)

  Background: Glaucoma represents a significant public health concern as it is the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts [Thomas S, Hodge W. Malvankar-Mehta MPLoS One. 2015]. It is estimated that 57.5 million ...

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