Letter to Editor RE “Diagnosing dry-eye: Which tests are most accurate?”
We read with interest the recent paper by Eric Papas concerning the appropriate testing for diagnosing dry eye [1], and were concerned by the comment that “Confronted with these insights, clinicians might be forgiven for concluding that it would be better (and cheaper) to toss a coin instead of following the current TFOS DEWS II recommendations.” which could be taken out of context, even though the article goes on to state “This would be unfair however, since the guidelines actually specify the diagnostic hurdle as being the presence of “symptoms and at least one positive result of the markers of homeostasis”. (S...
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - September 19, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: James S. Wolffsohn, S ònia Travé-Huarte, Jennifer P. Craig, Michael T.M. Wang, Lyndon Jones Source Type: research
Letter to editor RE “Diagnosing dry-eye: Which tests are most accurate?”
I thank Professor Wolffsohn and colleagues for their interest in my recent paper [1] but I must say it came as a surprise to discover they feel it incites clinicians to abandon the TFOS DEWS II dry eye diagnostic recommendations.[2] I assure them there was no such intention. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - September 16, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Eric Papas Tags: Short communication Source Type: research
Behaviour of hTERT in the tears of neophyte contact lens wearers during the sleep/wake cycle
To investigate the behaviour of telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) in the tears of healthy neophyte contact lenses-wearing individuals during the sleep/wake cycle. A subsequent aim was to investigate whether hTERT behaviour was associated with inflammatory mediators interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF- α) in tears. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - September 14, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sultan Alotaibi, Eric Papas, Jerome Ozkan, Stuti L. Misra, Maria Markoulli Source Type: research
International Editorial Board
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Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - September 9, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Using AI to publish and review scientific papers
Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in many areas of everyday life, and we are often unaware of it. Targeted advertisements on our web browsers or recommended special offers from our supermarket loyalty cards are such examples. The last year or so has seen the increased discussion around the topic of software that is able to generate narratives. A lecture that I attended on the use of AI generating software suggested that the original version of AI generating software would be akin to a child writing a narrative, whereas the current versions of the software available are more like a university graduate writing the narrati...
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - August 27, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Shehzad A. Naroo Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
A snap-shot of orthokeratology lens rinsing habits: An online survey in a major eye hospital in Shanghai
A hospital-based survey to explore lens rinsing habits of orthokeratology (ortho-k) patients, including the solution used for rinsing. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - August 25, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Xueyi Zhou, Zhi Chen, Pauline Cho Source Type: research
Characteristics of corneal microcysts in Hong Kong children wearing orthokeratology
To report the characteristics (prevalence, severity, and location) of corneal epithelial microcysts and investigate associated risk factors in children wearing orthokeratology (ortho-k) lenses. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - August 23, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Yajing Yang, Stephen J. Vincent, Sin W. Cheung, Biyue Guo, Pauline Cho, Nathan Efron Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor: The effects of breaks on digital eye strain, dry eye and binocular vision: Testing the 20-20-20 rule
I wish to comment on the recent publication which very usefully found evidence to support the 20-20-20 rule for taking periodic breaks from digital screen vision activities to relieve symptoms of eye strain [1]. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - August 17, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Charles W. McMonnies Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research
Comparison of visual performance and image quality between a myopia-control contact lens and a single-vision contact lens
This study aimed to evaluate the visual performance and image quality of concentric dual-focus-designed contact lenses (CLs) compared with single-vision CLs in myopic Chinese people. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - August 11, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ding Han, Ziyu Zhang, Bingqin Li, Hua Rong, Desheng Song, Bei Du, Ruihua Wei Source Type: research
Diagnosing dry-eye: Which tests are most accurate?
To demonstrate how the likelihood of making a correct diagnosis of dry eye disease varies according to the clinical test methods used. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - August 4, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Eric B. Papas Source Type: research
A proposed methodology for conducting a remote rigid gas permeable contact lens consultation
This study aimed to investigate available tools to enable continuing care for rigid gas permeable (RGP) CL wearers who are unable to attend face-to-face consultations. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - July 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Xiaona Ping, David Pye Source Type: research
Response to the Letter to the Editor: The effects of breaks on digital eye strain, dry eye and binocular vision: Testing the 20-20-20 rule
We would like to thank Professor Charles McMonnies for his letter and comments on our recent publication on the benefits of the 20-20-20 rule for the eyes [1]. Digital display use, particularly computer use, has been associated with alterations of the blinking pattern, primarily a reduction in the blink rate and an increase in the percentage of incomplete blinks [2], in addition to changes in blinking kinematics, as recently observed [3]. These alterations have the potential to alter ocular surface homeostasis in a number of ways and have been shown to increase with the duration of the task [4,5]. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - July 21, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
The association between keratoconus and systemic manifestations of connective tissue hyperlaxity
To evaluate the correlation between keratoconus and systemic manifestations of tissue hyperlaxity in the general population. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - July 20, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Margarita Safir, Alexandra Satanovsky, Idan Hecht, Dan Heller, Adi Einan-Lifshitz, Eran Pras Source Type: research
Clinical performance and Willingness To Pay for soft toric contact lenses in low and moderate astigmats
To determine clinical performance and the ‘Willingness To Pay’ for toric vs. spherical soft contact lenses in an astigmatic population. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - July 15, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: O. Ashton Morgan, Aftab A. Mirza, Ketan R. Parmar, Andrew J. Plowright, Jose A. Vega, Gary N. Orsborn, Carole Maldonado-Codina, John C. Whitehead, Philip B. Morgan Source Type: research
Dry eye clinical practice patterns of UK optometrists
In light of the increased roles of optometrists working in primary care in the UK, this research study aimed to gain an insight into perceptions of dry eye disease (DED), knowledge and confidence in diagnosis and management, and satisfaction with currently available treatment options. (Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye)
Source: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye - July 14, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Rachel K. Casemore, James S. Wolffsohn, Debarun Dutta Source Type: research
