Retinal thickness predicts the risk of cognitive decline over five years.

Background: Dementia poses a significant burden on healthcare systems. Early identification of individuals at risk for cognitive decline is crucial. The retina, an extension of the central nervous system, reflects neurodegenerative changes.

Myopia Control: Are We Ready for an Evidence Based Approach?

Introduction: Myopia and its vision-threatening complications present a significant public health problem. This review aims to provide an updated overview of the multitude of known and emerging interventions to control myopia, including their potential effect, safety, and costs.

Methods: A systematic literature search of three databases was conducted.

Following prevalence of myopia in a large Swiss military cohort over the last decade: where is the European "myopia boom"?

Purpose: Myopia prevalence is increasing globally, with the highest rates found in Asia. Data from European countries is scarce. We aimed to investigate whether the prevalence of myopia is rising in our meridians.

Myopia Management in Daily Routine - A Survey of European Pediatric Ophthalmologists.

Purpose: Assessment of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies currently used in routine practice for myopia management in Europe.

Methods: Online survey study including 11 main questions. The questionnaire was sent to members of the European Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (EPOS).

Emergency Vitrectomies for Retinal Detachment Before and During the Coronavirus Pandemic - A Retrospective Single Centre Analysis.

Background: While the corona pandemic and the resulting containment measures affect the number of elective surgical procedures, the impact on emergency surgical interventions is less tangible. This analysis quantifies the frequency of emergency vitrectomies for retinal detachment and investigates underlying factors.

Methods: Retrospective identification of patients who underwent primary emergency vitrectomies for retinal detachment at the Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne between 01.

[Prism-Induced Gaze Shift and Strabismus Treatment for Ocular Motility Disorders and Anomalous Head Posture].

Background: The therapeutic treatment of ocular motility disorders and anomalous head postures (AHP) is often challenging. We report our experience with prism use in these patients.

Patients And Methods: Retrospective case series of three patients with ocular motility disorders and associated AHP who were treated with prism correction.

The Role of Time Exposed to Outdoor Light for Myopia Prevalence and Progression: A Literature Review.

Purpose: The development of myopia as a refractive disorder seems to hold multifactorial causes. Among others, increased time exposed to natural light outdoors is regarded as possible effective preventive measure against myopia development. The objective of this review is to analyse and summarize the evidence investigating the association between time outdoors and myopia prevalence and progression.

Vision Screening in Children in the Canton of St. Gallen.

Background: Pediatric vision screening has been shown to reduce the prevalence of amblyopia. To assess the current local situation in the Canton of St. Gallen, a survey study was performed.