British Journal of Ophthalmology

Distribution and associated factors of outdoor time among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose This systematic review and meta-analysis summarised the distribution of outdoor time among children and adolescents ...
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Incidence and risk factors for epiretinal membrane formation after intravitreal anti-VEGF injection in branch retinal vein occlusion

Background/aims To determine the incidence and risk factors for epiretinal membrane (ERM) development following intravitreal ...
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Quantitative reference map of retinopathy of prematurity improves diagnostic reliability and treatment decisions

Background/Aims Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) zone classification guides disease severity assessment and Early Treatment ...
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Persistence of severe global sex-based inequalities in the burden of visual impairment

Background/aims Sex-based disparities in vision impairment are a major global health concern. This study quantifies these ...
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Acute posterior vitreous detachment: the predictive value of vitreous pigment and symptomatology

AIM To establish whether the presence of a retinal break can be predicted either by the presence of a positive Shafer's sign (pigment granules in the anterior vitreous) or symptomatology in patients ...
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European Glaucoma Society Terminology and Guidelines for Glaucoma, 5th Edition

Foreword The only time is now. Every “now” is unique. Responsible persons ask themselves, “How can I act well now?” The answers will differ for every person, because just as every situation is unique, ...
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The development of a “reduced logMAR” visual acuity chart for use in routine clinical practice

BACKGROUND/AIMS The advantages of logMAR acuity data over the Snellen fraction are well known, and yet existing logMAR charts have not been adopted into routine ophthalmic clinical use. As this may be ...
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Better visual outcome associated with early vitrectomy in the management of endophthalmitis

Aims To examine the role of early vitrectomy in the management of endophthalmitis from all causes. Methods Retrospective study of 290 consecutive subjects diagnosed with endophthalmitis at Auckland ...
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Is intravitreal topotecan toxic to retinal function?

Background Intravitreal injections of topotecan are used in the management of retinoblastoma with vitreous seeds. This study evaluated whether intravitreal topotecan was associated with retinal ...
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Prevalence and incidence of age-related macular degeneration in Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Correspondence to Professor Robert P Finger, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Bonn, Bonn 53127, Germany; Robert.Finger{at}ukbonn.de Background/Aims Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is ...
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Influence of HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-DR matching on rejection of random corneal grafts using corneal tissue for retrospective DNA HLA typing

Dr M C Bartels, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Rotterdam, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, Netherlandsbartels{at}oogk.azr.nl AIM To establish if coincidental HLA-A, HLA-B, and HLA-DR ...
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Global variations and time trends in the prevalence of childhood myopia, a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis: implications for aetiology and early prevention

The aim of this review was to quantify the global variation in childhood myopia prevalence over time taking account of demographic and study design factors. A systematic review identified ...