Publications by authors named "A Hulpus"
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- The study aimed to examine whether using non-orthogonal correction (NOC) lenses could enhance visual acuity and perceived image quality for patients with keratoconus.
- Researchers tested 18 participants and their 23 eyes opted for NOC lenses, finding that 61% of eyes showed improved best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and many reported better letter clarity and less ghosting.
- The findings suggest that NOC lenses can be an effective option for correcting irregular astigmatism in keratoconus patients, with strong interest from participants for potential future use in spectacles.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of 8-week β-alanine supplementation on C-Reactive Protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), body composition, and bio-motor abilities in elite male basketball players. Twenty male basketball players (age: 23 + 0.6 years; body mass: 78.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe immediate impact of rapid glucose lowering induced by bariatric surgery on diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression remains unclear. We present 3-year changes in the best-corrected visual acuity and DR grade in a retrospective observational study of 32 morbidly obese patients (64 eyes) who underwent Roux-en-Y-gastric bypass surgery. We found that despite overall benefits in vision, there was an initial progression from no retinopathy to background retinopathy in 18.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFToxoplasma gondii is the most frequent cause of chorioretinitis in immunocompetent patients. This paper highlights the case of a 15 years old girl, an immunocompetent patient, with an active chorioretinal focus in the LE and a chorioretinal scar in the RE. Serologically, the IgG antiToxoplasma titre is increased, but the IgM antibodies are negative.
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