Introduction. Corneal dystrophies are inherited disorders (typically autosomal dominant) affecting almost every layer of the cornea. Keratoconus is a degenerative eye condition where the cornea thins and takes on a conical ...

Relevance: Red eye syndrome encompasses various diseases with conjunctival vessel injection as the leading symptom. Its sudden onset often indicates ocular infection, necessitating prompt diagnosis and expert care. Objective: ...

Actuality: Corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and Ultraviolet-A is a technique of corneal tissue strengthening that combines the use of riboflavin as a photo sensitizer and UVA irradiation. The major indication ...

Introduction. Religious fasting can have various effects on ocular health, both positive and potentially negative, depending on how it is practiced and its duration. It is important to note that understanding and observing ...

Introduction: Intrastromal corneal cyst (ISCC) is very rare corneal pathology. There are only 16-17 cases described in the literature. ISCC may be primary (congenital) or secondary (acquired) as a result of injury, ...

Introduction: According to a study done by the European Society of Ophthalmology in collaboration with the International Myopia Institute in 2020 almost 400 million Europeans suffered from Myopia, but it is estimated ...

Introduction. Myopia remains a pressing issue in the field of pediatric ophthalmology, especially considering the forced transition to online learning in recent years, prompted by epidemic conditions and the state of war ...

Introduction: Myopia, characterized by excessive refractive power, causes images of distant objects to form in front of the retina, resulting in blurred vision. Increased axial length of the eyeball is a common biometric ...

Introduction: The Republic of Moldova, with a population of approximately 2.42 million, has a significant vision impairment issue, with a 19.5% prevalence in individuals over 50, according to a 2012 RAAB survey. Since ...

Introduction: Globally, 1.1 billion people live with sight loss because they do not have access to eye care services. Without change, this will rise to 1.8 billion people by 2050. As such, IAPB as a global voice for the ...