The Effect of Eyelid Laxity on Corneal Mapping and Corneal Topography.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of eyelid laxity on the structure of the cornea.

Methods: This was a retrospective study performed in one institution. Patients with and without upper and lower eyelid laxity, which were determined using the snap-back test (SBT) and the upper eyelid distraction test (LDT), were evaluated for corneal structural changes with Scheimpflug imaging corneal tomography for the keratometric readings, and cor-neal spectral domain optical coherence tomography for the epithelial thickness (ET) measurements.

Does the Use of Mini-Incisions In Renal Transplantation Surgery Affect Postoperative Parameters: Single Center Experience.

Background: Kidney transplantation can be performed with different surgical approaches, such as conventional open kidney transplantation (CKT), minimally invasive kidney transplantation (MIKT), laparoscopic kidney transplantation, and robot-assisted kidney transplantation. Conventional open kidney transplantation is usually performed using a Gibson or hockey stick incision, may be associated with higher wound complication rates, and results in worse cosmetic outcomes compared with minimally invasive methods. Minimally invasive kidney transplantation is performed with a smaller skin incision than CKT but may result in limited surgical exposure.

Standardization of Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy Technique in Minimizing Ureteral Complications in Renal Transplant Recipients: 10-Year Experience of a Single Center.

Background: Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN) is the preferred method for kidney retrieval in live donor kidney transplantation. The surgical technique of LDN has improved over the years, but ureteral complications are still common after kidney transplantation. The relationship between the surgical technique in LDN and ureteral complications has been debated.

Clinical value of phenylephrine testing in the upper and lower eyelids of patients with aponeurotic and congenital eyelid ptosis.

Aim: To characterize the phenylephrine test in aponeurotic and congenital eyelid ptosis, to determine the appropriate timing of the phenylephrine test, and to assess the responses of the upper and lower eyelids.

Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 140 eyes of 87 patients (mean age 52.29±16.

Evaluation of retinal and choroidal parameters as neurodegeneration biomarkers in patients with post-covid-19 syndrome.

Background: To investigate the neurodegenerative effects of post-COVID-19 syndrome.

Methods: This comparative, cross-sectional study included patients who had post-COVID-19 prolonged neurologic symptoms. The control group was selected from volunteer participants with similar age, sex, and spherical equivalent characteristics.