Clinical outcomes and significance of postoperative ultrasound biomicroscopy in patients with Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis.

Purpose: To determine the clinical outcomes in patients after type 1 Boston keratoprosthesis surgery and the significance of ultrasound biomicroscopy imaging for postoperative follow-up.

Methods: This retrospective analysis included 20 eyes of 19 patients who underwent corneal transplantation with type 1 Boston keratoprosthesis between April 2014 and December 2021. Data on patient demographics, preoperative diagnosis, visual acuity, and postoperative clinical findings were analyzed.

Assessment of mandibular bony healing, mandibular condyle and angulus after orthognathic surgery using fractal dimension method.

Background: This study aims to compare the trabeculation changes in the bone structure observed at the mandibular osteotomy line and the mandibular condyle in patients after single and double-jaw orthognathic surgery.

Material And Methods: The study included 38 patients (23 female, 15 male) who underwent mandibular surgery with bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy technique. The patients were divided into two groups according to their surgical operation: single-jaw (bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy) or double-jaw (Le Fort I osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy) surgery.

Confocal Microscopy Findings After Anterior Stromal Puncture in the Treatment of Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome.

Objectives: The objectives of the study are to show up the healing processes after anterior stromal puncture (ASP) in the cornea using confocal microscopy (IVCM) and to investigate the efficacy of ASP in the treatment of recurrent corneal erosion (RCE).

Methods: This is a prospective, non-randomized, consecutive series. Twenty-three eyes of 19 patients diagnosed with RCE were evaluated between March 2020 and January 2022.

The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide Colloidal-Ag Used in Dental Unit Waterline on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets.

Background: The quality of the water passing through the water lines is crucial to dental procedures. Studies on bracket adhesion of hydrogen peroxide colloidal-Ag, which is widely used to prevent biofilm formation, are limited in the literature.

Aim: To determine whether disinfecting the dental units' waterlines (DUW) with hydrogen peroxide colloidal-Ag has any effect on the shear bond strength (SBS) of orthodontic brackets bonded to enamel.

Longitudinal changes of the natural craniofacial and dentoalveolar complex in the fourth decade of life.

Introduction: This study aimed to longitudinally examine the changes in craniofacial and dentoalveolar regions during the third and fourth decades of life.

Methods: The data from this study constitute the cephalometric films and plaster models of 8 female and 8 male dental students or dentists. The mean chronological ages of the subjects at the first observation period was 22.

The impact of orthognathic surgery on quality of life for class III dentofacial deformities.

In this study, we aim to evaluate the quality of life in patients with Class III deformities after orthognathic surgery. A total of the 40 patients (26 female and 14 male) were included. The mean age of the patients was 24.

Long-term evaluation of masseter muscle activity, dimensions, and elasticity after orthognathic surgery in skeletal class III patients.

Objective: To evaluate changes in the masseter muscle after orthognathic surgery using electromyography (EMG), ultrasonography (US), and ultrasound elastography (USE) in individuals with skeletal class III anomaly over long-term follow-up and compare with a control group.

Materials And Methods: The study group included 29 patients with class III dentofacial deformities scheduled to undergo orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery. The control group included 20 individuals with dental class I occlusion.

Anterior Tooth Size Discrepancy in Class III Surgical Patients.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to specify whether there are mesiodistal tooth size discrepancies in the anterior region in patients with dentoskeletal Class III malocclusion who underwent orthognathic surgery and orthodontic treatment and to assess the relationship between anterior Bolton ratio and dentoskeletal cephalometric measurements.

Methods: The diagnostic dental casts and lateral cephalometric radiographs of 113 nongrowing patients (54 females and 59 males; mean age: 19.96 ± 4.

The Effect of Anterior Segment Depth on the Accuracy of 7 Different Intraocular Lens Calculation Formulas.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of anterior segment depth (ASD; sum of anterior chamber depth and lens thickness) on the accuracy of 7 intraocular lens formulas calculated in patients with axial length (AL) between 22.5 and 24.5 mm.

Comparison of surgically induced astigmatic changes after cataract surgery in post-Laser in situ keratomileusis corneas versus virgin eyes.

Purpose: Postoperative refraction in modern mi-croincision cataract surgery gained extra importance in patients with the previous laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery. The surgically induced astigmatic changes in those eyes may differ not only in magnitude but also in direction compared to virgin corneas. This study aimed to compare the surgically induced astigmatic changes after microscopic cataract surgery between post-LASIK corneas and virgin eyes.

Comparison of Postoperative Corneal Astigmatism Induced by Two Different Corneal Incisions during Microincisional Cataract Surgery.

Objectives: Clear corneal incision (CCI) architecture in modern microincision cataract surgery (MICS) plays an undeniable role in postoperative refraction. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of hinge incision prior to two-step CCI on postoperative refractive astigmatism after cataract surgery and to demonstrate the schematic presentation of these postoperative astigmatic changes via double-angle polar plots.

Methods: This study involved a consecutive case series of patients who had MICS.

Computer-Based Tutorial to Enhance the Informed Consent Process for Cataract Surgery in Serbian- or Turkish-Speaking Patients.

Introduction: This study analyses if a translated version of the CatInfo tool increases the knowledge of Serbian- and Turkish-speaking patients about cataract surgery.

Methods: In total, 61 cataract patients, literate in Serbian or Turkish, were randomly allocated into two groups. Via an interactive computer-based tool ("CatInfo"), patients either saw a detailed audio-visual presentation about cataract surgery (study group) or a "placebo" video (control group).

Logistic Regression Model Using Scheimpflug-Placido Cornea Topographer Parameters to Diagnose Keratoconus.

Purpose: Diagnose keratoconus by establishing an effective logistic regression model from the data obtained with a Scheimpflug-Placido cornea topographer.

Methods: Topographical parameters of 125 eyes of 70 patients diagnosed with keratoconus by clinical or topographical findings were compared with 120 eyes of 63 patients who were defined as keratorefractive surgery candidates. The receiver operating character (ROC) curve analysis was performed to determine the diagnostic ability of the topographic parameters.

Keratopigmentation: Is it a Miracle or an Adventure?

Objectives: This study is an analysis of the cosmetic and functional results of patients who underwent keratopigmentation (KTP).

Methods: Sixteen eyes of 16 patients, 7 females (43.75%) and 9 males (56.

Comparison of three different diffractıve multifocal intraocular lenses with a +2.5, +3.0, and +3.75 diopter additıon power.

Purpose: To compare the functional outcomes and astigmatic tolerability after implantation of multifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) with a +2.5, +3.0, and +3.

Capecitabine-Induced Bilateral Ectropion: A Rare Ocular Manifestation Requiring Surgical Intervention.

It has been established that many chemotherapeutic agents are associated with a variety of ocular side effects. As an antineoplastic agent, 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is the chemotherapeutic agent that is frequently linked with cicatricial ectropion. Capecitabine is a prodrug of 5-FU and has a more favorable side effect profile than 5-FU.

Results of ethanol-assisted epithelium-on corneal cross-linking with and without intrastromal corneal ring implantation.

Purpose: To evaluate the topographic, refractive, and pachymetric changes after ethanol-assisted transepithelial corneal cross-linking (CXL) to stabilize progression of keratoconus (KC).

Patients And Methods: This study retrospectively evaluated the long-term topographic, refractive, and pachymetric changes in patients diagnosed with KC who underwent corneal cross-linking and/or intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation. The subjects were divided into three groups, corresponding to eyes treated with CXL alone (group 1), CXL and ICRS at the same time (group 2), and CXL after ICRS implantation (group 3).

Persistence of the Cone on the Posterior Corneal Surface Affecting Corneal Aberration Changes After Intracorneal Ring Segment Implantation in Patients With Keratoconus.

Purpose: To analyze the changes in anterior and posterior corneal surfaces and aberrations in patients who underwent intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation for the treatment of keratoconus.

Methods: Eighty-nine eyes of 59 patients with keratoconus who underwent ICRS implantation were analyzed. All eyes were evaluated using a tomography system combining a Placido disc and Scheimpflug photography before and at least 6 months after surgery.

Corneal flap thickness with the Moria M2 single-use head 90 microkeratome in 72 consecutive LASIK procedures.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy and consistency of corneal flap thickness in laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) with the Moria M2 single-use head 90 microkeratome.

Methods: The central corneal thickness of 72 (37 right, 35 left) eyes of 37 patients was measured by ultrasonic pachymetry preoperatively and intraoperatively after flap cut. The Moria M2 single-use head 90 microkeratome was used to create a superior hinged flap in all eyes.

In-vivo corneal biomechanical analysis of unilateral keratoconus.

Aim: To evaluate and compare corneal biomechanical findings measured by ocular response analyzer, topographic and pachymetric findings in patients with unilateral keratoconus patients and healthy controls.

Methods: This is an observational, case-control study. Patients with keratoconus in one eye and forme fruste keratoconus in the fellow eye were compared with sex and age matched with controls healthy subjects.

Comparison of multimetric D index with keratometric, pachymetric, and posterior elevation parameters in diagnosing subclinical keratoconus in fellow eyes of asymmetric keratoconus patients.

Purpose: To compare the multimetric D index and other keratoconus-screening parameters in patients with clinical keratoconus in 1 eye and subclinical keratoconus in the fellow eye.

Setting: Medipol University Hospital and Birinci Eye Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Tear osmolarity and tear film parameters in patients with unilateral pterygium.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in tear osmolarity and tear film parameters between pterygium-affected and healthy fellow eyes.

Methods: The study enrolled 65 patients with unilateral pterygium. Tear osmolarity, tear film break-up time (TBUT), Schirmer I test measurements, fluorescein corneal staining, and conjunctival redness were evaluated.

Intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications of laser in situ keratomileusis using two types of Moria microkeratomes.

The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence, management, and visual outcomes of intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery using two types of Moria M2 microkeratomes. This retrospective analysis was performed on 806 primary LASIK cases. The intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications were identified and categorized according to type of Moria microkeratome.

Comparison of sulfur hexafluoride and air for donor attachment in Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty in patients with pseudophakic bullous keratopathy.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) as a tamponading agent after donor placement during Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) surgery and to compare the outcomes with those of air.

Methods: Forty-four eyes of 44 consecutive patients who underwent DSEK were included in the study. Air was used in 22 eyes of 22 patients (air group), and SF6 was used in 22 eyes of 22 patients (SF6 group) to attach the donor lenticule.

Posterior corneal elevation and back difference corneal elevation in diagnosing forme fruste keratoconus in the fellow eyes of unilateral keratoconus patients.

Purpose: To evaluate posterior corneal elevation and back difference corneal elevation in patients with keratoconus in 1 eye and forme fruste keratoconus in the fellow eye.

Setting: Kudret Eye Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Design: Case-control study.