Sun exposure and ultraviolet (UV) radiation significantly affect human health, especially concerning skin and eye conditions. Sun exposure is a risk factor for both cutaneous melanoma (CM) and cataract. To investigate the association between CM, cataract and the number of common melanocytic nevi (CMNs) in the Lithuanian population.
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September 2024
Background: Presbyopia, a common age-related condition affecting near vision, impacts over a billion people worldwide. The aim of this paper is to review the main reports and results of clinical trials, comparing the newest pharmacological treatment options for presbyopia, their mechanisms of action, and possible side effects.
Main Text: Pharmacological approaches, involving eye drops that target the underlying mechanisms of presbyopia, have gained growing interest.
: Myopia is the most widespread ocular disorder globally and its prevalence has been increasing over the past decades. Atropine eye drops stand out as the only pharmacological intervention used in clinical practice to control myopia progression. The aim of this study was to explore the effect of 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe global incidence of cutaneous melanoma (CM) is rising, necessitating early detection and identification of risk factors across different populations. A case-control study with 180 patients with primary diagnosed CM and 182 healthy controls was conducted. Participants underwent ophthalmic and skin examinations, where the identification and counting of common melanocytic nevi (CMN) and atypical melanocytic nevi (AMN) was performed.
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