Basal cell carcinoma(BCC)is the most prevalent form of skin cancer in the world,primarily affecting sun-exposed areas,including the periocular region.When BCC occurs near the eyes,surgical treatment becomes uniquely c...
Background:Corneal scarring following bacterial keratitis,particularly from Pseudomonas infections,poses significant challenges in ophthalmic care.Current treatments often fall short in effectively reducing corneal ha...
A biologic drug is a medication produced from or containing components of living organisms.Given the rigorous testing that originator biologics undergo to establish Food and Drug Administration(FDA)Biologics License A...
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment(RRD)is a sight threatening condition in which the neurosensory retina separates from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium.With an incidence of 6.3 to 17.9 per 100,000 persons(1),...
Introduction Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy(NAION)is the most common acute optic neuropathy in patients over the age of 50 years(1).It is characterized by acute,painless vision loss in one eye which i...
Ocular surface disease(OSD)encompasses a diverse range of disorders that impact the ocular tear film and integrity of the ocular surface including the cornea,conjunctiva,lacrimal glands,tear film and eyelids.As the ma...
Background and Objective:TriNetX is a global,federated,health research network that has become increasingly utilized in academic medicine.In the last 2 years,the field of ophthalmology has seen an uptick in the number...
The article entitled“Making the case for the evolving role of social media in health professions education and a literature review on the application of some in ophthalmology”(Ann Eye Sci 2024;9:7.doi:10.21037/aes-2...
Effective feedback is an essential part of completing and succeeding in education.It is a significant aid to the training of professionals and is increasingly becoming an integral part of any training.The purpose of t...
Background and Objective:Advances in teleophthalmology and artificial intelligence(AI)for diabetic retinal screening is of growing public health interest.Currently,only 30–40%of patients with diabetes adhere to recom...