Prevalence and severity of diabetic retinopathy at first presentation to vitreoretinal services in Bhutan: a 3-year national study
ConclusionThe prevalence of DR, including CSME, was high. Although a national DR screening program is established in Bhutan, there is a need to accelerate health education, community screening, and referral systems to reduce the prevalence of DR and CSME. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - April 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Correction to: The association of subjective vision with objectively measured intensity-specific physical activity and bout-specific sedentary behavior among community-dwelling older adults in Japan
(Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - April 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

A nationwide survey of newly certified visually impaired individuals in Japan for the fiscal year 2019: impact of the revision of criteria for visual impairment certification
ConclusionThe changes revealed in this study were primarily due to the revised certification criteria implemented in July 2018, indicating that it is important to review the certification criteria and to repeat surveys similar to the present study. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - April 17, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Evaluation of the lamina cribrosa in different stages of diabetic retinopathy
ConclusionPeripapillary RNFL and LCT significantly decreases as the DR stage progresses. The biomechanical effects of the LC may also be responsible for diabetes-induced neurodegeneration. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - April 11, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Efficacy, durability, and safety of faricimab up to every 16 weeks in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration: 1-year results from the Japan subgroup of the phase 3 TENAYA trial
ConclusionThe TENAYA Japan subgroup analysis showed that faricimab up to Q16W had sustained efficacy with an acceptable safety profile. These findings are consistent with the global TENAYA and LUCERNE findings. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - April 11, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Orientation of the intermediate-vision zone of rotationally asymmetric multifocal intraocular lenses and photic phenomena
ConclusionNo qualitative or quantitative difference was found in photic phenomena in eyes implanted with the LS-313 MF15 or the MF15T regardless of the fixation direction. Our study revealed that many patients were aware of a triangle-shaped halo extending in the direction of the intermediate-vision zone. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - April 8, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

A novel instrument to determine hue discrimination
ConclusionThis newly invented instrument using two independent spectrometer units enabled the determination of hue discrimination. The instrument ’s sensitivity and specificity including its repeatability were confirmed and indicated that the instrument could be a clinically applicable method. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 24, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Intereye comparison of visual field progression in eyes with open-angle glaucoma
ConclusionA significant intereye correlation in the rate of VF progression was found in eyes with bilateral open-angle glaucoma. We showed the distributions and associated factors of intereye differences in VF progression. These data may be used for improving the estimation of rates of VF progression. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 18, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Efficacy, durability, and safety of faricimab with extended dosing up to every 16 weeks in Japanese patients with diabetic macular edema: 1-year results from the Japan subgroup of the phase 3 YOSEMITE trial
ConclusionConsistent with global results, faricimab up to Q16W offered durable vision gains and improved anatomic and disease-specific outcomes among Japanese patients with DME. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 10, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Subtype prevalence and baseline visual acuity by age in Japanese patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration
ConclusionThe prevalence of nAMD subtypes differed according to age in Japanese patients. The baseline BCVA worsened with age. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 7, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Practical treatment options for persistent central serous chorioretinopathy and early visual and anatomical outcomes
ConclusionThe leakage pattern in FA was associated with the choice of treatment option for pCSC. PDT achieved a significantly higher dry macula ratio than PC, 3 months after the treatment. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - March 3, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Impact of local COVID-19 alert levels on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, RRD patients significantly delayed visiting a surgical facility. They showed a higher rate of macula-off and recurrence compared to the control group during the state of emergency than during other periods of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the difference was not statistically significant due to the small sample size. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 16, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

The Japan Glaucoma Society guidelines for glaucoma 5th edition
AbstractWe are pleased to bring you the 5th edition of the Glaucoma Clinical Practice Guidelines. Clinical practice guidelines are based on evidence (scientific grounds). It is a document that presents the treatment that is the most appropriate for the patient."Glaucoma Clinical Guidelines" was first published in 2003. This was the first guideline for glaucoma treatment in Japan. The principle of glaucoma treatment is to lower intraocular pressure. Means for lowering intraocular pressure includes drugs, lasers, and surgery; Glaucoma is a disease that should be considered as a complex syndrome rather than a single...
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 13, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

Quadrant laser photocoagulation trial to ameliorate choroidal congestion in central serous chorioretinopathy
ConclusionQuadrant laser photocoagulation can have limited efficacy for ameliorating vortex vein congestion in CSC. When laser photocoagulation to the macular area is combined with quadrant laser photocoagulation, attention must be paid to the possible development of CNV and visual field deterioration. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - February 3, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research

The association of subjective vision with objectively measured intensity-specific physical activity and bout-specific sedentary behavior among community-dwelling older adults in Japan
ConclusionOlder Japanese women with poor subjective vision performed less MVPA and had fewer step counts than those of participants with good subjective vision, and men with poor subjective vision had longer prolonged SB, which may all accelerate the process to physical frailty. (Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology - January 28, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research