The Efficiency, Predictability and Safety Between Custom-Q Femotsecond Laser In Situ Keratomileusis and Second (Visumax 800) Generation Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery.

: To evaluate the postoperative outcomes between the second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery and femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK). : A retrospective cohort study was conducted and subjects received second-generation KLEx and FS-LASIK surgeries were enrolled. A total of 124 and 102 eyes were selected into the second-generation KLEx and FS-LASIK groups after exclusion.

Combining soy protein isolate and sorbitol as cryoprotectants for portuguese oysters (Crassostrea angulata) and investigating the effect on ice crystal damage.

Freezing and thawing often cause significant damage to the muscle tissue of seafood products, reducing their quality and shelf life. This study investigated the combined effects of soy protein isolate (SPI) and sorbitol (So) to mitigate freezing damage in portuguese oysters. A single-factor analysis was performed to determine the optimal concentrations of SPI (1 %-9 %), So (1 %-9 %), and soaking times (30-90 min) based on the steaming loss.

The Relationship Between Concurrent Preoperative Dry Eye Disease and Ascorbic Acid Levels and the Outcomes of Kerato-Lenticule Extraction Surgery.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of preoperative dry eye disease (DED) and ascorbic acid (AA) status on the outcomes of kerato-lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery. The postoperative outcomes included visual and refractive parameters.

Method: A prospective, non-randomized controlled trial was conducted, and 68 patients who received KLEx surgery were included.

The effect of preoperative total antioxidant capacity on short-term outcomes after kerato-lenticule extraction surgery.

To evaluate influence of total antioxidant capacity expression (TAC) on outcome of kerato-lenticule extraction (KLEx). A prospective non-randomized trial was conducted and patients received KLEx were categorized via TAC concentration. A total of 56 and 36 eyes were enrolled into the low TAC and high TAC groups.

The Duration of Cataract Surgery and the Change in Postoperative Dry Eye Disease Parameters: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the duration of cataract surgery and the postoperative dry eye disease (DED) parameters. : A retrospective cohort study was conducted on individuals who received cataract surgery at our institution. In total, 72 and 36 eyes were split into the short and long surgery groups, respectively.

The Combination Usage of Dexamethasone and Prednisolone Versus Prednisolone Monotherapy for Inflammation and Intraocular Pressure After Cataract Surgery.

Purpose The purpose of this study is to survey the anti-inflammatory effect of combined preoperative dexamethasone and postoperative prednisolone therapy and postoperative prednisolone therapy for cataract surgery. The intraocular pressure (IOP) change between groups was also examined. Methods A retrospective cohort study was practiced, and individuals who received cataract surgery were enrolled and categorized according to the anti-inflammation therapy.

Optimizing Non-Thermal Magnetic Field to Minimize Weight Loss and Tissue Degradation: Identifying Possible Enzyme Inhibition Mechanisms.

This research investigates potential mechanisms of novel magnetic field (MF) treatments in inhibiting cell-wall-degrading enzymes, aiming to reduce weight loss and preserve the post-harvest quality of tomatoes ( L.) as a climacteric fruit. The optimization of the processing parameters, including MF intensity (1, 2, 3 mT), frequency (0, 50, 100 Hz), and duration (10, 20, 30 min), was accomplished by applying an orthogonal array design.

Comparison Between Topographic-Based and Manifest-Based Astigmatism Corrections in the Second (Visumax 800)-Generation Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery: A Real-World Study.

: To evaluate the effectiveness of astigmatism correction between topographic- and manifest-based methods in individuals who underwent second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery. : This study was conducted with participants who underwent second-generation KLEx surgery. After exclusion, there were 46 and 43 participants in the manifest and topographic groups, respectively.

Comparison of Visual and Refractive Outcomes Between Refractive Lens Exchange and Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery in Moderate to High Myopia.

: To evaluate the visual and refractive outcomes of keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery and refractive lens exchange (RLE) surgery in moderate to high myopia patients. : A retrospective cohort study was performed, and patients receiving KLEx or RLE surgeries with myopia within -3.00 to -10.

The association between grade of coronary heart disease and risk of developing keratopathy: a nationwide cohort study.

To evaluate the association between coronary heart disease (CHD) severity and the risk of developing keratopathy. A retrospective cohort study was conducted with data from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). A total of 593100, 593100 and 296500 patients were included in the control, mild CHD and severe CHD groups, respectively.

Predisposing factors for poor outcomes after intense pulsed light treatment for dry eye disease: A retrospective case-control study.

To evaluate the potential risk factors for poor dry eye disease (DED) outcomes after intense pulse light (IPL) treatment. A retrospective case-control study was conducted, and patients who received IPL were enrolled. A total of 63 eyes were included in the present study after exclusion and were divided into a fair outcome group and a poor outcome group according to posttreatment improvements in DED-related signs and symptoms.

The refractive accuracy between topographic keratometry and biometric keratometry for extended depth-of-focus intraocular lens implantation.

To investigate the influence of different keratometry (K) measurements on the postoperative outcomes of cataract surgery with extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and patients who received cataract surgery and one type of EDOF IOL implantation were included. The patients were then categorized according to K measurements, and 70 and 30 eyes were included in the biometric-K and topographic-K groups, respectively.

The outcomes of first-generation (visumax 500) and second-generation (Visumax 800) keratorefractive lenticule extraction surgeries for astigmatism.

To evaluate the efficiency, predictability, and residual astigmatism between first- and second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgeries in a prominent astigmatism population. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and individuals who underwent first- and second-generation KLEx surgeries were enrolled. A total of 31 and 35 eyes were categorized into first and second KLEx groups, respectively.

The lifestyle and nutritional factors for dry eye disease in depression population: a retrospective case-control study.

Background: We aim to evaluate lifestyle and nutritional factors that lead to dry eye disease (DED) in a depressed population using data from the Taiwan BioBank (TWB).

Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted, and patients with depression based on a questionnaire were selected as the depression group. Each patient in the depression group was matched by age and sex to two individuals without depression, and a total of 3,754 and 7,508 patients constituted the depression and non-depression groups, respectively.

Investigating the effects of thermal processing on bitter substances in atemoya ( × ) through sensory-guided separation.

Atemoya () is a specialty crop in Taiwan. Thermal treatment induces bitterness, complicating seasonal production adjustments and surplus reduction. In this research, sensory-guided separation, metabolomics, and orthogonal partial least squares discrimination analysis (OPLS-DA) are used for identifying the bitterness in atemoya which originates from catechins, epicatechin trimers, and proanthocyanidins.

The Mid-Term Effect of Preservative-Free Artificial Tears Containing Hyaluronic Acid on Dry Eye Incidence after Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

The aim of this study is to survey the effectiveness of preservative-free artificial tears containing hyaluronic acid (HA) on post-cataract surgery dry eye disease (DED) prevention. A retrospective cohort study was performed, and patients that received cataract surgeries were divided into either an HA group or non-HA group depending on the artificial tear they used. A total of 37 and 74 eyes were enrolled into the HA and non-HA groups, respectively, after the selection.

The Usage of Different Hyaluronic-Acid-Containing Artificial Tears and the Treatment Outcome of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy for Dry Eye Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of different hyaluronic acid (HA)-containing artificial tears on dry eye disease (DED) treatment in combination with intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and the participants received IPL therapy and HA-containing artificial tears. There were 42 and 40 eyes in the 0.

The Risk Factors for Myopia Undercorrection in Second-Generation (Visumax 800) Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgery: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.

In this study, we aim to evaluate the risk factors of myopia undercorrection in recipients of second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery. A retrospective case-control study was performed, and patients who received second-generation KLEx surgery were enrolled. The cases with myopia undercorrection were matched to non-myopia undercorrection cases with a 1:4 ratio according to age, and a total of 22 and 88 eyes were categorized into the undercorrection and control groups, respectively.

The Postoperative Visual and Refractive Outcomes of Trifocal and Extended Depth-of-Focus Intraocular Lenses in Patients with Different Biometric Characteristics.

We aimed to survey the potential correlation between biometric parameters and postoperative outcomes after implanting extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses (IOLs) and trifocal IOLs. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and patients receiving EDOF or trifocal IOL implantations were included. In total, 36 and 26 eyes were enrolled in the EDOF and trifocal groups, respectively.

Improvement in signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease after dual therapy with high-potency steroids and 0.05% cyclosporine.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of combining 0.05% cyclosporine A (CsA) with high-potency steroids for treating severe dry eye disease (DED).

Materials And Methods: This retrospective comparative case series included 93 patients treated with 0.

Achieving sustainability in heat drying processing: Leveraging artificial intelligence to maintain food quality and minimize carbon footprint.

The food industry is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, impacting carbon footprint (CF), specifically during the heat drying process. Conventional heat drying processes need high energy and diminish the nutritional value and sensory quality of food. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in food processing to enhance quality and reduce CF, with a focus on heat drying, a high energy-consuming method, and offer a promising avenue for the industry to be consistent with sustainable development goals.

The Efficiency, Predictability, and Safety of First-Generation (Visumax 500) and Second-Generation (Visumax 800) Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surgeries: Real-World Experiences.

We aimed to evaluate the postoperative visual and refractive outcomes between the first- and second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgeries. A retrospective cohort study was conducted and patients who had received first- and second-generation KLEx surgeries were enrolled. A total of 80 and 80 eyes were categorized into the first and second KLEx groups after exclusion, respectively.

The Preoperative Factors for the Undercorrection of Myopia in an Extend Depth-of-Focus Intraocular Lens: A Case-Control Study.

We aim to investigate the potential risk factors for undercorrection in those who have received extend depth-of-focus (EDOF) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. A retrospective case-control study was conducted in which patients who had received one type of EDOF IOL implantation were included. The patients were divided into the residual group and non-residual group according to the final postoperative sphere power.