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{"title":"Piggyback Scleral Contact Lens to Enhance Cosmesis and Comfort in Uniocular Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.","authors":"Madhumathi Subramanian, Janani Balaji","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001143","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Stevens-Johnson syndrome often results in a significant reduction in vision, dryness, and photophobia based on severity. Scleral lenses are well-considered visual interventions that enhance vision and comfort, resulting in an increased quality of life for patients. This case report describes the enhancement of comfort, cosmesis, and reduction of photophobia using a piggyback system (scleral contact lenses over a prosthetic contact lens), whereas the other modalities were unsatisfactory.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142548723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bringing Sustainability Into Focus: The Case for Contact Lens Recycling.","authors":"Priyanka Bhatnagar, Nitya Devireddy, Margaret Tharp, Stephanie P Chen","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001140","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142677165","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of Neurostimulation, Immunomodulation, Topical Medication Application, and Surgical Reconstruction on Corneal Nerve Function and Regeneration.","authors":"Taylor N Drake, John D Sheppard","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001130","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The corneal epithelium, supplied by thousands of nerve endings, plays a substantial role in absorbing and distributing nutrients along the ocular surface. Many studies have explored the influence of various modalities in regulating tear production to manage corneal disorders and dry eye disease. These findings have highlighted the advantages of enhancing corneal nerve function and regeneration through neurostimulation, neural signaling, immunomodulation, topical medication application, and surgical reconstruction. The purpose of this narrative review article was to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge on this topic based on a PubMed database literature search for relevant animal and human studies investigating the modification of the trigeminal pathway to restore corneal nerve function and improve overall ocular health. Further investigation into this area of research is important to help guide new therapeutic targets for the prevention and development of treatments of corneal degeneration.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142401841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letters to the Editor.","authors":"Maria A Henriquez, Luis Izquierdo, Perry S Binder","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001133","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surge in Eye Drop Safety Concerns and Interest in Alternative Dry Eye Disease Therapy Following Eye Drop Recalls: A Cross-Sectional Google Trends Analysis.","authors":"Jack Martinyan, Christopher E Starr","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001134","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Beginning in January 2023, numerous eye drops were recalled following reports of contamination. To investigate hesitancy in topical therapies for dry eye disease (DED), we analyzed trends in Internet search traffic for alternative DED therapies and eye drop safety concerns following initial recalls.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Google Trends (GT) was used to measure the popularity of specific search terms during a given time period. The main GT output metric for gauging interest in a search term is the Search Volume Index (SVI). We collected worldwide SVI data for terms \"dry eye vitamin,\" \"are eye drops safe,\" \"stop eye drops,\" \"lipiflow,\" \"ilux treatment,\" \"dry eye mask,\" \"dry eye warm compress,\" \"omega-3 for dry eyes,\" \"dry eye plugs,\" \"dry eye humidifier,\" \"itear,\" and \"IPL dry eye\" from April 24, 2022, to October 29, 2023. Statistical analysis was performed with Microsoft Excel v.16.77.1, and comparisons between groups were performed using paired t tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant increase in SVI was observed for most keywords. When comparing the 40-week period before and after the initial recall, 7/10 alternative DED therapies demonstrated a statistically significant surge in Internet search traffic after recall (P < 0.05). Furthermore, 2/2 keywords pertaining to eye drop safety concerns demonstrated an increase in SVI (P < 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We identified a significant surge in Internet search activity for eye drop safety and alternative DED therapies following eye drop recalls. Public health agencies and physicians may find this information valuable while attempting to address safety concerns and navigating noncompliance of routine eye drop therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Morphological Features Among Gaussian, Sagittal, and Tangential Curvature Maps in Normal and Keratoconus Eyes Using AS-OCT.","authors":"Virgilio Galvis, Nicolás Carrillo, César A Hernández, Juan Miguel Girón, Mariana Salazar, Alejandro Tello","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001132","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000001132","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142394918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Clinical Efficacy of MiSight 1 day Soft Contact Lenses in Korean Myopic Children.","authors":"Hui Kyung Kim, Myung Ho Jo, Yeon Ji Jo, Young Kee Park, Jong Soo Lee","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001117","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001117","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of MiSight 1 day soft contact lenses (MiSight CL) in Korean children with mild-to-moderate myopia. In addition, the study compared the effects of MiSight CL in children who had or had not previously used orthokeratology contact lenses (Ortho-K).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 66 children aged 5 to 16 years, who were prescribed MiSight CL, were included in the study. Based on a myopia degree of -4 diopters (D), children were divided into mild and severe myopia groups to compare the effectiveness of myopia suppression. In addition, 55 eyes previously using Ortho-K were compared with 76 eyes using MiSight CL for the first time.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The average follow-up period was 6.58±3.74 months. The average refractive value before using MiSight CL was 3.64±1.56 D, and there was no significant change in the final visit. Comparing myopia suppression between different degrees of myopia and previous use of Ortho-K lenses, there was no significant change in refractive error before and after using MiSight CL (unpaired t test, P >0.05). The main reason for Ortho-K failure was low visual acuity after correction. Regardless of Ortho-K history, children showed good visual acuity after wearing MiSight CL, and no other side effects were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MiSight CL effectively inhibited the progression of myopia in Korean children with mild-to-moderate myopia. MiSight CL offer the advantage of easy application, making them a viable alternative when Ortho-K are not suitable.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":"439-444"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142082454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Regional Summed Corneal Refractive Power Changes in Myopic Orthokeratology and Their Relationships With Axial Elongation.","authors":"Hening Zhang, Hui Li, Zongyin Zou, Jing Yang, Sheng Zhou","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001119","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the relationship between regional summed corneal refractive power changes (CRPCs) in myopic orthokeratology and axial elongation.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>This retrospective study included 70 eyes of 70 patients aged 8 years to 13 years who underwent orthokeratology lens (OK lens) treatment, and all patients underwent regular follow-ups at 1 week, 1 month, 6 months, and 12 months at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center between January 2019 and May 2021.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Axial length (AL) was measured at baseline and 12 months by an IOLmaster 5.0. Refractive error power was measured using cycloplegia. Regional summed CRPCs were calculated by MATLAB software using difference tangential power maps at the sixth month acquired by corneal topography measurements (Medmont E300 Corneal Topographer; Medmont Pty, Victoria, Australia) and defined as changes in corneal refractive power at the sixth month from baseline. The regional summed CRPCs were then subdivided into 4-mm diameter circles, 4- to 5-mm diameter chords, and 5- to 6-mm diameter chords according to the distance from the central of the pupil and into negative, positive, and total according to the values. Pearson correlation, multiple linear regression analysis, and stepwise multiple linear regression analysis were performed to analyze the relationships among these parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Axial elongation had a negative relationship with positive regional summed corneal refractive power in the central 4-mm diameter circle and age (r=-0.282, P =0.018; r=-0.473, P <0.001, respectively) and a positive relationship with negative regional summed corneal refractive power in the 5- to 6-mm diameter chord (r=0.361, P =0.002). Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis identified age (standardized β =-0.434, P <0.001) and negative regional summed corneal refractive power in the 5- to 6-mm diameter chord (standardized β =0.305, P =0.004) as factors influencing AL elongation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Negative regional summed corneal refractive power in a 5- to 6-mm diameter chord after OK lens treatment may be an important index for evaluating the control effects of axial elongation.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":"432-438"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142074438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of the Effects of Orthokeratology and Highly Aspherical Lenselets in Achieving Myopia Control and Defocus in Adolescents.","authors":"Jia Yu, Yujuan Guo, Yuehua Zhou","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001124","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To compare the control effectiveness and periretinal defocus between orthokeratology (OK) and highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) in adolescents with myopia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective study, 211 children (211 right eyes) were enrolled in Beijing Ming Vision and Ophthalmology between October 2022 and February 2023. Based on the myopia correction method, participants were divided into three groups: OK, HAL, and single-vision spectacles (SVS). They were further divided into two subgroups according to the spherical equivalent (SE), namely, subgroup A with -1.0≤SE≤-2.0 D and subgroup B with -2.0<SE≤-3.0 D. All children were followed up for 12 months, and the changes in axial length (AL) and periretinal defocus before and after treatment were recorded, and the factors affecting the corneal shaping force for 1-day post-OK were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Axial length growth in those with OK lenses and HAL was lower than what was observed for those with SVS after 6, 9, and 12 months. Comparison of the difference in AL change between OK and HAL was not statistically significant with -1.0≤SE≤-2.0 D. The myopic defocus of RDV270° to 300° in group HAL was higher than that in group OK, the difference was statistically significant ( P <0.05), and in other regions, the myopic defocus was higher in the group OK. Em, SRI (corneal regularity index), variation in cell area, and corneal thickness were significantly associated with shaping force.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Orthokeratology is one of the most effective optical treatments for controlling myopia, and the factors that affect the corneal shaping force under different corneal parameters are different. For mild myopia, HAL can achieve the same effectiveness as OK.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":"445-454"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142299991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-Term Prognosis of Anterior Blepharitis After Topical Antibiotics Treatment.","authors":"Tohru Sakimoto, Takeshi Sugiura","doi":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001118","DOIUrl":"10.1097/ICL.0000000000001118","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We conducted a retrospective evaluation of the long-term prognosis associated with anterior blepharitis subsequent to topical antibiotic intervention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Inclusion criteria encompassed 92 eyes of 92 patients who exhibited clinical manifestations of anterior blepharitis and undergone a regimen of topical azithromycin. The follow-up duration extended to a minimum of one year within our medical facility. The diagnostic framework for anterior blepharitis, along with the evaluation of both objective and subjective manifestations, adhered to the Blepharitis Preferred Practice Pattern as promulgated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Relapse denoted the resurgence of blepharitis symptoms subsequent to the primary treatment, necessitating the instigation of either topical or oral therapeutic measures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 92 cases of anterior blepharitis, 48 showed recurrence, with a recurrence rate of 52.2%. During the follow-up period, 2 patients experienced 5 relapses, 2 patients experienced 4 relapses, 5 patients experienced 3 relapses, 13 patients experienced 2 relapses, and 26 patients experienced 1 relapse. When the patients were divided into three groups: multiple recurrence group (22 patients), single recurrence group (26 patients), and no recurrence group (44 patients), there were no significant differences in the blepharitis finding score before and after the initial treatment among three groups. However, significantly fewer patients in the no recurrence group required further treatment after initial treatment, and the percentage of patients with residual blepharitis during follow-up was significantly lower in the no recurrence group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our data suggest that patients with residual findings after blepharitis treatment are at a risk of recurrence.</p>","PeriodicalId":50457,"journal":{"name":"Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice","volume":" ","pages":"455-459"},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141917929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}