Antioxidant and Anti-Obesity Activities of Extract through Alleviation of Lipid Accumulation on 3T3-L1 Adipocytes.

Natural products are widely used due to their various biological activities which include antiinflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-obesity effects. In this study, we determined the antioxidative and anti-obesity effects of 50% ethanol extract (PEE). The antioxidative effect of PEE was evaluated using its radical scavenging activity, total phenolic content, and reducing power.

The impact of visual symptoms on the quality of life of patients with early to moderate glaucoma.

Purpose: To investigate the visual symptoms and to determine the impact of visual symptoms on vision-related quality of life (QoL) in patients with early to moderate glaucoma.

Methods: A retrospective, hospital-based, cross-sectional study was conducted from July 1 to August 31, 2014, at a university referral center. A total of 176 patients with early to moderate glaucoma underwent a comprehensive ocular examination, including Humphrey visual field testing.

Changes in refractive error and anterior segment parameters after isolated lateral rectus muscle recession.

Purpose: To evaluate the short-term effect of isolated lateral rectus muscle recession surgery on refractive error, corneal measurements, and anterior chamber depth and volume.

Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent isolated lateral rectus muscle recession from July 2008 to March 2009 were prospectively studied. Refractive error; corneal power, thickness, and volume; and anterior chamber depth and volume were measured (Pentacam) before and at 1 week and 1 month after surgery.

Clinical characteristics of patients that experience different rates of exodrift after strabismus surgery for intermittent exotropia and the effect of the rate of exodrift on final ocular alignment.

Purpose: To evaluate the ocular motility factors associated with the rate of exodrift after surgical correction of intermittent exotropia and to determine whether the rate had an effect on the subsequent postoperative ocular alignment.

Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent surgical correction of intermittent exotropia between 2009 and 2010 were observed for 12 months. Patients were divided into two groups, according to the averaged value of the rate of exodrift (fast vs slow).