[Emerging pathogens of ocular infections due to environmental changes-What lies ahead?].

Due to the global effects of climate change numerous infectious diseases are increasingly spreading to regions that were previously hardly or only slightly affected. As ocular involvement is possible in many of these infectious diseases, we must also adapt to new pathogens and clinical pictures in Germany in the medium to long term. Using selected bacterial, viral and mycotic pathogens and diseases as examples, the causes of the increase in dissemination and the consequences for ophthalmology are presented.

Evaluation of the accuracy and readability of ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini in providing information on retinal detachment: a multicenter expert comparative study.

Background: Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini show potential for patient health education, but concerns about their accuracy require careful evaluation. This study evaluates the readability and accuracy of ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini in answering questions about retinal detachment.

Methods: Comparative study analyzing responses from ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini to 13 retinal detachment questions, categorized by difficulty levels (D1, D2, D3).

Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Hypotony Maculopathy Postglaucoma Filtering Surgery: An Optical Coherence Tomography-Based Study.

Prcis: Bleb revision procedures for hypotony maculopathy (HM) following glaucoma filtering surgery show promising outcomes, including notable improvements in visual acuity and IOP.

Purpose: This study assesses morphologic characteristics using SD-OCT in patients with HM following glaucoma filtering surgery and evaluates the results of its treatment.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of all HM patients between January 2019 and March 2023.

Guidelines for Natural Stone Products in Connection with European Standards.

The selection of ornamental stones for specific applications requires technical guidance since it should be based on the durability, service life, and aesthetic value of the stones. In most cases, these fundamentals provide quantitative data on the usability and performance of ornamental stones. The present study attempts to put forward a quantitative classification system for natural stone products concerning critical rock properties.