AIM:To predict postoperative intraocular lens(IOL)position using the Sirius anterior segment analysis system and investigate the effect of lens position and IOL type on postoperative refraction.METHODS:A total of 97 p...AIM:To predict postoperative intraocular lens(IOL)position using the Sirius anterior segment analysis system and investigate the effect of lens position and IOL type on postoperative refraction.METHODS:A total of 97 patients(102 eyes)were enrolled in the final analysis.An anterior segment biometry measurement was performed preoperatively with Sirius and Lenstar.The results of predicted lens position(PLP)and IOL power were automatically calculated by the software used by the instruments.Effective lens position(ELP)was measured manually using Sirius 3 mo postoperatively.Pearson's correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used to determine the correlation of lens position to other parameters.RESULTS:PLP and ELP were positively correlated to axial length(AL;r=0.42,P<0.0001 and r=0.49,P<0.0001,respectively).There was a weak correlation between the peLP(ELP-PLP)and the prediction error of spherical refraction(peSR;r=0.34,P<0.0001).The peLP of Softec HD IOL differed statistically from those of both the TECNIS ZCB00 and Sensor AR40E IOLs.Multiple linear regression was used to obtain the prediction formula:ELP=0.66+0.63×[aqueous depth(AQD)+0.6 LT](r=0.61,P<0.0001),and a new variable(AQD+0.6 LT)was found to have the strongest correlation with ELP.CONCLUSION:The Sirius anterior segment analysis system is helpful to predict ELP,which reduces postoperative refraction error.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the research trend on refractive cataract surgery,compare the contributions of different countries,institutions,journals,and authors in the past 20y,and explore its potential research hotspots.METHO...AIM:To investigate the research trend on refractive cataract surgery,compare the contributions of different countries,institutions,journals,and authors in the past 20y,and explore its potential research hotspots.METHODS:All publications were extracted relating to refractive cataract surgery from 2003 to 2022 from Web of Science.Document types were limited to original articles and reviews,and the language was limited to English.Quantitatively and qualitatively of the publications were analyzed through Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used for bibliometric and visualized analysis.RESULTS:A total of 2090 publications were enrolled.The United States contributed the most publications(434,20.8%),followed by China(345,16.5%)and England(163,7.80%).Publications from the United States were cited more frequently(9552 citations)with the highest H-index of 48.China ranked second in the total number of publications,the papers were not cited that frequently(3237 citations),and the H-index ranked sixth(H-index=29).Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery published the most papers(333,15.9%),and the University of London had the highest number of publications(75,3.59%).Dick HB from Germany published the most papers.Corneal astigmatism-related research,cataract surgery methodrelated research,postoperative visual-quality relate to research,and postoperative complications-relate research are the hotspots in this field.The most significant limitation was that the database was updated frequently and the latest publications were not included.CONCLUSION:The bibliometric analysis shows a brief summarization of the contribution of the authors,institutions,countries,and journals.Corneal astigmatism,cataract surgery method,postoperative visual-quality and postoperative complications related researches have become the emerging hotspots,which can give a direction in the future researches.展开更多
Background:Several planning algorithms have been developed for topography-guided custom ablation treatment(T-CAT),but each has its own deficiencies.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of a novel ...Background:Several planning algorithms have been developed for topography-guided custom ablation treatment(T-CAT),but each has its own deficiencies.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of a novel mutual comparative analysis(MCA)informed by manifest refraction and corneal topographic data and the patient's subjective perception in correcting ametropia.Methods:This retrospective review included patients with significant preoperative diferences in the power or axis of astigmatism according to the manifest refraction and corneal topographic data(power>0.75 D and/or axis>10°).T-CAT planning was designed using MCA.Follow-ups were conducted for at least 6 months.Results:Seventy-nine patients(121 eyes)were included.The mean preoperative deviation in the astigmatic power and axis were 0.72±0.43 D and 20.18±23.68°,respectively.The average oculus residual astigmatism(ORA)was 0.81±0.32 D(range:0.08-1.66 D).Six months postoperatively,the mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.04±0.42 D,and the mean cylinder was-0.27±0.24 D.The mean efficacy and safety indices were 1.10 and 1.15,respectively.The uncorrected distance visual acuity in 92%of the eyes was the same or better than the corrected distance visual acuity.The angle of error was±5°in 61%of eyes and±15°in 84%of eyes.Residual astigmatism was≤0.5 D in 91%of eyes.Optical quality and photopic contrast sensitivity did not change significantly(P>0.05),and the scotopic contrast sensitivity decreased at 3,6,and 12 cpd(P<0.05).The vertical coma and horizontal coma of the anterior corneal surface significantly decreased postoperatively but increased during follow-up.Conclusions:The MCA was demonstrated safety,ficacy,accuracy,predictability,and stability and can be used as a complementary and feasible method for T-CAT.展开更多
Background:Several planning algorithms have been developed for topography-guided custom ablation treatment(T-CAT),but each has its own deficiencies.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of a novel ...Background:Several planning algorithms have been developed for topography-guided custom ablation treatment(T-CAT),but each has its own deficiencies.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of a novel mutual comparative analysis(MCA)informed by manifest refraction and corneal topographic data and the patient’s subjective perception in correcting ametropia.Methods:This retrospective review included patients with significant preoperative differences in the power or axis of astigmatism according to the manifest refraction and corneal topographic data(power>0.75 D and/or axis>10°).T-CAT planning was designed using MCA.Follow-ups were conducted for at least 6 months.Results:Seventy-nine patients(121 eyes)were included.The mean preoperative deviation in the astigmatic power and axis were 0.72±0.43 D and 20.18±23.68°,respectively.The average oculus residual astigmatism(ORA)was 0.81±0.32 D(range:0.08–1.66 D).Six months postoperatively,the mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.04±0.42 D,and the mean cylinder was−0.27±0.24 D.The mean efficacy and safety indices were 1.10 and 1.15,respectively.The uncorrected distance visual acuity in 92%of the eyes was the same or better than the corrected distance visual acuity.The angle of error was±5°in 61%of eyes and±15°in 84%of eyes.Residual astigmatism was≤0.5 D in 91%of eyes.Optical quality and photopic contrast sensitivity did not change significantly(p>0.05),and the scotopic contrast sensitivity decreased at 3,6,and 12 cpd(p<0.05).The vertical coma and horizontal coma of the anterior corneal surface significantly decreased postoperatively but increased during follow-up.Conclusions:The MCA demonstrated safety,efficacy,accuracy,predictability,and stability and can be used as a complementary and feasible method for T-CAT.展开更多
The multiple regression formulas and correlation of ocular components with refractive errors are presented by Gaussian optics. The refractive error changing rate for the cornea and lens power, the axial length, anteri...The multiple regression formulas and correlation of ocular components with refractive errors are presented by Gaussian optics. The refractive error changing rate for the cornea and lens power, the axial length, anterior chamber depth(ACD) and vitreous chamber depth(VCD) are calculated, including nonlinear terms for more accurate rate functions than the linear theory. Our theory, consistent with the empirical data, shows that the Pearson correlation coefficients for spherical equivalent(SE) and ocular components are highest for SE with axial length, ACD and VCD and weakest for corneal power, lens power and lens thickness. Moreover, our regression formulas show the asymmetric feature of the correlation that the axial length, ACD and VCD are more strongly correlated(with higher negative regression constants) with refractive errors in eyes with hyperopia than in eyes with myopia, particularly for severe hyperopia.展开更多
AIM: To analyze the clinical factors influencing the human vision corrections via the changing of ocular components of human eye in various applications; and to analyze refractive state via a new effective axial leng...AIM: To analyze the clinical factors influencing the human vision corrections via the changing of ocular components of human eye in various applications; and to analyze refractive state via a new effective axial length.METHODS: An effective eye model was introduced by the ocular components of human eye including refractive indexes, surface radius(r1, r2, R1, R2) and thickness(t, T) of the cornea and lens, the anterior chamber depth(S1) and the vitreous length(S2). Gaussian optics was used to calculate the change rate of refractive error per unit amount of ocular components of a human eye(the rate function M). A new criterion of myopia was presented via an effective axial length.RESULTS: For typical corneal and lens power of 42 and 21.9 diopters, the rate function Mj(j=1 to 6) were calculated for a 1% change of r1, r2, R1, R2, t, T(in diopters) M1=+0.485, M2=-0.063, M3=+0.053, M4=+0.091, M5=+0.012, and M6=-0.021 diopters. For 1.0 mm increase of S1 and S2, the rate functions were M7=+1.35, and M8=-2.67 diopter/mm, respectively. These rate functions were used to analyze the clinical outcomes in various applications including laser in situ keratomileusis surgery, corneal cross linking procedure, femtosecond laser surgery and scleral ablation for accommodation.CONCLUSION: Using Gaussian optics, analytic formulas are presented for the change of refractive power due to various ocular parameter changes. These formulas provide useful clinical guidance in refractive surgery and other related procedures.展开更多
Because they are most sensitive to atmospheric moisture content, radar refractivity observations can provide high-resolution information about the highly variable low-level moisture field. In this study, simulated rad...Because they are most sensitive to atmospheric moisture content, radar refractivity observations can provide high-resolution information about the highly variable low-level moisture field. In this study, simulated radar refractivity-related phase-change data were created using a radar simulator from realistic highresolution model simulation data for a dryline case. These data were analyzed using the 2DVAR system developed specifically for the phase-change data. Two sets of experiments with the simulated observations were performed, one assuming a uniform target spacing of 250 m and one assuming nonuniform spacing between 250 m to 4 km. Several sources of observation error were considered, and their impacts were examined. They included errors due to ground target position uncertainty, typical random errors associated with radar measurements, and gross error due to phase wrapping. Without any additional information, the 2DVAR system was incapable of dealing with phase-wrapped data directly. When there was no phase wrapping in the data, the 2DVAR produced ex- cellent analyses, even in the presence of both position uncertainty and random radar measurement errors. When a separate pre-processing step was applied to unwrap the phase-wrapped data, quality moisture anal- yses were again obtained, although the analyses were smoother due to the reduced effective resolution of the observations by interpolation and smoothing involved in the unwrapping procedure. The unwrapping procedure was effective even when significant differences existed between the analyzed state and the state at a reference time. The results affirm the promise of using radar refractivity phase-change measurements for near-surface moisture analysis.展开更多
AIM:To assess the effects of the fixed combination of0.005% latanoprost and 0.5% timolol(FCLT) vs their individual components for primary open angle glaucoma(POAG) and ocular hypertension(OHT).· METHODS:After sea...AIM:To assess the effects of the fixed combination of0.005% latanoprost and 0.5% timolol(FCLT) vs their individual components for primary open angle glaucoma(POAG) and ocular hypertension(OHT).· METHODS:After searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and SCI, all randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs) and cross-over studies were included. The control groups were the monotherapy or the concomitant therapy of latanoprost and timolol. The outcomes were visual field defect, optic atrophy, mean intraocular pressure(IOP) and IOP fluctuation. The analysis was carried out in RevMan version 5.1 software.RESULTS:Thepost-interventionmeanIOPofFCLTwas significantly lower compared to timolol [mean difference(MD)-2.92, 95%CI-3.28 to-2.55, P 【0.00001] and latanoprost(MD-1.11, 95%CI-1.51 to-0.72, P 【0.00001). The postintervention IOP fluctuation was also significantly lower compared to timolol(MD-0.88, 95%CI-1.23 to-0.53, P 【0. 00001) and latanoprost( MD- 0. 63, 95 % CI- 1. 04to-0.22, P =0.002). The mean IOP was higher in FCLT morning dose group than the one in unfixed combination of 0.005% latanoprost and 0.5% timolol(UFCLT)(MD1.10, 95% CI 0.81 to 1.39, P 【0.00001). Otherwise, there was no difference between FCLT evening dose group and UFCLT(MD 0.34, 95% CI-0.01 to 0.69, P =0.06).There was no statistical difference for the incidence ofvisual field defect and optic atrophy between FCLT and the monotherapy of components.CONCLUSION:A better IOP lowering effect has been demonstrated for FCLT compared to the monotherapy of components. The IOP lowering effect was worse for FCLT morning dose and almost same for FCLT evening dose compared to the UFCLT. We need more long-term high quality RCTs to demonstrate the outcomes of visual field defect and optic atrophy.visual field defect and optic atrophy between FCLT and the monotherapy of components.CONCLUSION:A better IOP lowering effect has been demonstrated for FCLT compared to the monotherapy of components. The IOP lowering effect was worse for FCLT morning dose and almost same for FCLT evening dose compared to the UFCLT. We need more long-term high quality RCTs to demonstrate the outcomes of visual field defect and optic atrophy.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the intraocular pressure(IOP)-lowering efficacy and safety of tafluprost 0.0015%eye drops[benzalkonium chloride(BAK)0.1 mg/mL]compared with that of latanoprost 0.005%eye drops(BAK 0.2 mg/mL)for primary...AIM:To evaluate the intraocular pressure(IOP)-lowering efficacy and safety of tafluprost 0.0015%eye drops[benzalkonium chloride(BAK)0.1 mg/mL]compared with that of latanoprost 0.005%eye drops(BAK 0.2 mg/mL)for primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)and ocular hypertension(OHT).METHODS:All the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)about treating POAG and OHT comparing tafluprost and latanoprost were collected by searching PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CNKI and VIP.The outcomes of interest to evaluate the clinical efficacy and adverse effects included IOP and patient-related drop discomfort.RESULTS:Five RCTs involving 888 glaucoma patients were included.The results showed that,1)at the end of the study,no statistically significant differences were observed in IOP reduction[standard mean difference(SMD)=0.48,95%CI 0.07 to 0.88,P=0.085]between tafluprost and latanoprost;2)No statistically significant differences were observed in adverse events of foreign-body sensation[relative risk(RR)=0.62,95%CI 0.26 to 1.46,P=0.269],eye irritation(RR=1.16,95%CI 0.49 to 2.75,P=0.744),eye pain(RR=2.000,95%CI 0.949 to 4.216,P=0.07),iris hyperpigmentation(RR=0.741,95%CI 0.235 to 2.334,P=0.61),dry eye(RR=1.154,95%CI 0.409 to 3.256,P=0.79)and eye pruritus(RR=1.600,95%CI 0.536 to 4.774,P=0.4)between tafluprost and latanoprost.However,tafluprost showed more reported incidence of conjunctival hyperaemia than latanoprost(RR=2.11,95%CI 1.24 to 3.59,P=0.006).CONCLUSION:Tafluprost 0.0015%eye drops(BAK 0.1 mg/mL)and latanoprost 0.005%eye drops(BAK 0.2 mg/mL)are comparable in lowering IOP for open angle glaucoma(OAG)and OHT.It does not differ in the incidence of foreign-body sensation,eye irritation,eye pain,iris hyper-pigmentation,dry eye and eye pruritus,but tafluprost shows less ocular tolerability because of more incidence of conjunctival hyperaemia.展开更多
The refraction and reflection of Gaussian beam on two-dimensional photonic crystal (2DPC) slab are studied by the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. It is shown that 2DPC slab enables negative refraction...The refraction and reflection of Gaussian beam on two-dimensional photonic crystal (2DPC) slab are studied by the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. It is shown that 2DPC slab enables negative refraction, which is demystified by the distribution of Poynting vector directions and values inside the 2DPC. A negative Goos-Haenchen shift is also found in the simulation.展开更多
Based on the results obtained from Pg wavefront imaging in active source deep seismic sounding, we propose a new ray hit analysis method for high-resolution seismic refraction profile data processing. This method can ...Based on the results obtained from Pg wavefront imaging in active source deep seismic sounding, we propose a new ray hit analysis method for high-resolution seismic refraction profile data processing. This method can be used to further determine possible refraction interface, especially spatial location of basement and its pattern characteristics in complex upper crustal structure region, making data processing for high-resolution refraction profiles more fine. We use this method to study the crystalline basement structure of east part of A'nyemaqên suite zone at northeast side of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the basement patterns as well as its spreading features at the east part of Anemaqen suite zone and its adjacent region were determined.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of refractive errors and ocular biometry in 3573 freshman students at Tianjin Medical University for 4 consecutive years.METHODS:In this university-based, cross-sectional study, comprisi...AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of refractive errors and ocular biometry in 3573 freshman students at Tianjin Medical University for 4 consecutive years.METHODS:In this university-based, cross-sectional study, comprising 3573 students, visual acuity(VA), slitlamp examination, non-cycloplegic auto-refraction, and ocular biometry were recorded.RESULTS:The prevalence of myopia increased annually, from 2017 to 2020 were 93.5%, 94.5%, 95.9%, and 96.2%, respectively(P=0.03), and the prevalence of high myopia was 25.7%, 26.9%, 28.6%, and 28.6%, respectively. Males tended to have a higher percentage of total astigmatism than females, with astigmatism ≥0.75 and ≥1.0 D criteria. The percentage of with-the-rule astigmatism, against-therule astigmatism, and oblique astigmatism was 90.3%, 5.8%, and 3.9%, respectively, with astigmatism ≥1.00 D criteria. The mean spherical equivalent, axial length(AL), central corneal thickness(CCT), anterior chamber depth(ACD), lens thickness(LT), corneal radius(CR), and lens position(LP) were 4.37±2.52 D, 25.28±1.24 mm, 539.49±34.98 μm, 3.31±0.34 mm, 3.47±0.21 mm, 7.8±0.28 mm, and 5.04±0.32 mm, respectively. With diopter increase in myopia, the AL became longer, CR became steeper, ACD became deeper, LT became thinner, and LP became more posterior(all P<0.01). Females had a shorter AL, thinner CCT, smaller CR, shallower ACD, thicker lens, and more anterior LP than males(P<0.01). The 64% of high myopia had AL≥26 mm, meanwhile, 5.8% mild myopia and 21.1% moderate myopia had AL≥26 mm. With AL≥26 mm, mild and moderate myopia compared to high myopia, AL was shorter(26.51±0.46 vs 26.87±0.70 mm), CR was larger(8.10±0.3 vs 7.85±0.23 mm) and LT was thinner(3.39±0.19 vs 3.45±0.19 mm, P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The prevalence of myopia and high myopia is significantly high in freshman students. The majority of astigmatism is with-the-rule. Inconformity of refractive errors and ocular biometry existed in some students. Attention should be paid to the ocular biometry of myopia.展开更多
AIM: To compare the effectiveness of two well described machine learning modalities, ocular coherence tomography(OCT) and fundal photography, in terms of diagnostic accuracy in the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma....AIM: To compare the effectiveness of two well described machine learning modalities, ocular coherence tomography(OCT) and fundal photography, in terms of diagnostic accuracy in the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma. METHODS: A systematic search of Embase and Pub Med databases was undertaken up to 1 st of February 2019. Articles were identified alongside their reference lists and relevant studies were aggregated. A Meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy in terms of area under the receiver operating curve(AUROC) was performed. For the studies which did not report an AUROC, reported sensitivity and specificity values were combined to create a summary ROC curve which was included in the Meta-analysis.RESULTS: A total of 23 studies were deemed suitable for inclusion in the Meta-analysis. This included 10 papers from the OCT cohort and 13 from the fundal photos cohort. Random effects Meta-analysis gave a pooled AUROC of 0.957(95%CI=0.917 to 0.997) for fundal photos and 0.923(95%CI=0.889 to 0.957) for the OCT cohort. The slightly higher accuracy of fundal photos methods is likely attributable to the much larger database of images used to train the models(59 788 vs 1743). CONCLUSION: No demonstrable difference is shown between the diagnostic accuracy of the two modalities. The ease of access and lower cost associated with fundal photo acquisition make that the more appealing option in terms of screening on a global scale, however further studies need to be undertaken, owing largely to the poor study quality associated with the fundal photography cohort.展开更多
Chromium nitride (Cr2N) thin films were prepared by a DC magnetron sputtering technique. The deposition temperature was raised from 50 to 300℃, and its influence on the film structure and refractive index was inves...Chromium nitride (Cr2N) thin films were prepared by a DC magnetron sputtering technique. The deposition temperature was raised from 50 to 300℃, and its influence on the film structure and refractive index was investigated. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the crystalline strucure of the films transforms from the (101) to (002) oriented hexagonal CrzN phase as the increase of substrate tempera- ture above 50℃, and a highly texatred film grows at 100℃. An empirical relation between the crystalline orientation and infrared active modes of the films is obtained, i.e., the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of the film prepared at 50℃ exhibits only A1 (TO) mode. The prominent peak in the FTIR spectra of the film prepared above 50℃is assigned to the E1 (TO) mode and is correlated with the (002) or c-axis oriented hexagonal wurtzite phase of Cr2N. In the surface analysis of atomic force microscopy, a transformation from the featureless surface to columnar-type morphology is observed with the increase of substrate temperature from 50 to 100℃, exhibiting c-axis oriented crystallite growth. A further increase in substrate temperature to 200℃ causes the c-axis crystallites to merge, resulting in the formation of voids. The refractive index (n) of the deposited films is obtained using spectroscopic ellipsometry.展开更多
AIM:To identify and characterize the 100 most influential articles in the field of myopia over the last decades.METHODS:Articles on myopia published between January 1975 and March 2020 were searched through the Web of...AIM:To identify and characterize the 100 most influential articles in the field of myopia over the last decades.METHODS:Articles on myopia published between January 1975 and March 2020 were searched through the Web of Science Core Collection database.Two independent authors reviewed and determined the 100 most cited articles.The characteristics of each eligible article were recorded,including authors,institutions,countries,journals,publication date,total citations(TCs),annual citations(ACs),research focus and article type.RESULTS:The top 100 most influential articles were published between 1983 and 2016,with 1999 as the most prolific year.The mean number of TCs was 288(range:193-537)and the mean number of ACs was 19(range:7-109).Treatment and epidemiology of myopia were the most important research focus.These articles were published in 21 journals led by Ophthalmology(29%)followed by Investigative Ophthalmology&Visual Science(23%).The number of ACs for articles published in the last ten years was significantly higher than that for the other most-cited articles(44 vs 16,Mann-Whitney U test P<0.01).There is no difference in the number of TCs between original articles and review articles,while the number of ACs for review articles was significantly higher than that for original articles(22 vs 17,Mann-Whitney U test P<0.05).CONCLUSION:This bibliometric analysis can provide us with concise information about the development trend of research in the field of myopia in the past few decades,and provide an important reference for researchers to guide future research.展开更多
AIM:To explore the global trends and focus of glaucoma research from 2009 to 2018.METHODS:Searching for glaucoma-related articles published in Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE)database during 2009-2018,and describ...AIM:To explore the global trends and focus of glaucoma research from 2009 to 2018.METHODS:Searching for glaucoma-related articles published in Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE)database during 2009-2018,and describing the distribution of the published year,countries,authors,institutions,funding agencies,journals,impact factor,citation and hot research topic of articles by using bibliometric methods.Meanwhile,we compared some of these indicators over two five-year periods,from 2009 to 2013 and from 2014 to 2018.RESULTS:A total of 19609 glaucoma-related articles were retrieved and the global SCIE articles have increased yearly from 2009 to 2018.The USA was the pioneer which has made great contributions.China kept the second place and the number of publications has increased rapidly between 2014 and 2018.The author with the highest number of publications was Weinreb,RN.Co-occurrence maps were built amongst the top 50 authors or the top 50 institutions with the most articles,which visualize the closer collaboration of international authors or institutions.The journal Investigative Ophthalmology&Visual Science has published the most papers.Glaucoma literature with an impact factor of 3-5 points accounted for the largest proportion(28.96%).The most frequently cited paper had 798 citations.The top three hot areas on glaucoma were intraocular pressure,optical coherence tomography(OCT)and retinal ganglion cells.And trabecular meshwork,primary angle-closure glaucoma and Spectral-domain OCT have become new hot research topics in recent five years during 2014-2018.CONCLUSION:Bibliometric analysis is an effective method to describe the global literature on glaucoma.In a 10-year literature survey from 2009 to 2018,global glaucoma research has developed in a balanced manner,and the cooperation between various institutions and teams has become closer.Glaucoma-related pathogenesis research,imaging examinations of OCT and surgery therapy have attracted most attention.展开更多
In order to make more available methods for natural jadeite quality evaluation,this study applied rigorous coupled wave theory to calculate and simulate the reflection characteristics of various natural jadeites,and e...In order to make more available methods for natural jadeite quality evaluation,this study applied rigorous coupled wave theory to calculate and simulate the reflection characteristics of various natural jadeites,and establish evaluation standard based on the relationship between refractive index and reflectivity and responses of reflection efficiency to refractive index,grating thickness and incident angles,etc.The results suggest that reflection efficiency varies significantly as a function of the natural jadeite quality,which can provide a new method to evaluate natural jadeite.展开更多
基金Supported by Jiangsu Provincial Medical Innovation Team(No.CXTDA2017039)the Soochow Scholar Project of Soochow University(No.R5122001)。
文摘AIM:To predict postoperative intraocular lens(IOL)position using the Sirius anterior segment analysis system and investigate the effect of lens position and IOL type on postoperative refraction.METHODS:A total of 97 patients(102 eyes)were enrolled in the final analysis.An anterior segment biometry measurement was performed preoperatively with Sirius and Lenstar.The results of predicted lens position(PLP)and IOL power were automatically calculated by the software used by the instruments.Effective lens position(ELP)was measured manually using Sirius 3 mo postoperatively.Pearson's correlation analysis and linear regression analysis were used to determine the correlation of lens position to other parameters.RESULTS:PLP and ELP were positively correlated to axial length(AL;r=0.42,P<0.0001 and r=0.49,P<0.0001,respectively).There was a weak correlation between the peLP(ELP-PLP)and the prediction error of spherical refraction(peSR;r=0.34,P<0.0001).The peLP of Softec HD IOL differed statistically from those of both the TECNIS ZCB00 and Sensor AR40E IOLs.Multiple linear regression was used to obtain the prediction formula:ELP=0.66+0.63×[aqueous depth(AQD)+0.6 LT](r=0.61,P<0.0001),and a new variable(AQD+0.6 LT)was found to have the strongest correlation with ELP.CONCLUSION:The Sirius anterior segment analysis system is helpful to predict ELP,which reduces postoperative refraction error.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82201145)the Hygiene and Health Development Scientific Research Fostering Plan of Haidian District Beijing(No.HDCXZHKC2021212).
文摘AIM:To investigate the research trend on refractive cataract surgery,compare the contributions of different countries,institutions,journals,and authors in the past 20y,and explore its potential research hotspots.METHODS:All publications were extracted relating to refractive cataract surgery from 2003 to 2022 from Web of Science.Document types were limited to original articles and reviews,and the language was limited to English.Quantitatively and qualitatively of the publications were analyzed through Microsoft Excel and GraphPad Prism.VOSviewer and CiteSpace were used for bibliometric and visualized analysis.RESULTS:A total of 2090 publications were enrolled.The United States contributed the most publications(434,20.8%),followed by China(345,16.5%)and England(163,7.80%).Publications from the United States were cited more frequently(9552 citations)with the highest H-index of 48.China ranked second in the total number of publications,the papers were not cited that frequently(3237 citations),and the H-index ranked sixth(H-index=29).Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery published the most papers(333,15.9%),and the University of London had the highest number of publications(75,3.59%).Dick HB from Germany published the most papers.Corneal astigmatism-related research,cataract surgery methodrelated research,postoperative visual-quality relate to research,and postoperative complications-relate research are the hotspots in this field.The most significant limitation was that the database was updated frequently and the latest publications were not included.CONCLUSION:The bibliometric analysis shows a brief summarization of the contribution of the authors,institutions,countries,and journals.Corneal astigmatism,cataract surgery method,postoperative visual-quality and postoperative complications related researches have become the emerging hotspots,which can give a direction in the future researches.
文摘Background:Several planning algorithms have been developed for topography-guided custom ablation treatment(T-CAT),but each has its own deficiencies.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of a novel mutual comparative analysis(MCA)informed by manifest refraction and corneal topographic data and the patient's subjective perception in correcting ametropia.Methods:This retrospective review included patients with significant preoperative diferences in the power or axis of astigmatism according to the manifest refraction and corneal topographic data(power>0.75 D and/or axis>10°).T-CAT planning was designed using MCA.Follow-ups were conducted for at least 6 months.Results:Seventy-nine patients(121 eyes)were included.The mean preoperative deviation in the astigmatic power and axis were 0.72±0.43 D and 20.18±23.68°,respectively.The average oculus residual astigmatism(ORA)was 0.81±0.32 D(range:0.08-1.66 D).Six months postoperatively,the mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.04±0.42 D,and the mean cylinder was-0.27±0.24 D.The mean efficacy and safety indices were 1.10 and 1.15,respectively.The uncorrected distance visual acuity in 92%of the eyes was the same or better than the corrected distance visual acuity.The angle of error was±5°in 61%of eyes and±15°in 84%of eyes.Residual astigmatism was≤0.5 D in 91%of eyes.Optical quality and photopic contrast sensitivity did not change significantly(P>0.05),and the scotopic contrast sensitivity decreased at 3,6,and 12 cpd(P<0.05).The vertical coma and horizontal coma of the anterior corneal surface significantly decreased postoperatively but increased during follow-up.Conclusions:The MCA was demonstrated safety,ficacy,accuracy,predictability,and stability and can be used as a complementary and feasible method for T-CAT.
文摘Background:Several planning algorithms have been developed for topography-guided custom ablation treatment(T-CAT),but each has its own deficiencies.The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the potential of a novel mutual comparative analysis(MCA)informed by manifest refraction and corneal topographic data and the patient’s subjective perception in correcting ametropia.Methods:This retrospective review included patients with significant preoperative differences in the power or axis of astigmatism according to the manifest refraction and corneal topographic data(power>0.75 D and/or axis>10°).T-CAT planning was designed using MCA.Follow-ups were conducted for at least 6 months.Results:Seventy-nine patients(121 eyes)were included.The mean preoperative deviation in the astigmatic power and axis were 0.72±0.43 D and 20.18±23.68°,respectively.The average oculus residual astigmatism(ORA)was 0.81±0.32 D(range:0.08–1.66 D).Six months postoperatively,the mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.04±0.42 D,and the mean cylinder was−0.27±0.24 D.The mean efficacy and safety indices were 1.10 and 1.15,respectively.The uncorrected distance visual acuity in 92%of the eyes was the same or better than the corrected distance visual acuity.The angle of error was±5°in 61%of eyes and±15°in 84%of eyes.Residual astigmatism was≤0.5 D in 91%of eyes.Optical quality and photopic contrast sensitivity did not change significantly(p>0.05),and the scotopic contrast sensitivity decreased at 3,6,and 12 cpd(p<0.05).The vertical coma and horizontal coma of the anterior corneal surface significantly decreased postoperatively but increased during follow-up.Conclusions:The MCA demonstrated safety,efficacy,accuracy,predictability,and stability and can be used as a complementary and feasible method for T-CAT.
基金Supported by an Internal Research of New Vision Inc. and Nobel Eye Institute
文摘The multiple regression formulas and correlation of ocular components with refractive errors are presented by Gaussian optics. The refractive error changing rate for the cornea and lens power, the axial length, anterior chamber depth(ACD) and vitreous chamber depth(VCD) are calculated, including nonlinear terms for more accurate rate functions than the linear theory. Our theory, consistent with the empirical data, shows that the Pearson correlation coefficients for spherical equivalent(SE) and ocular components are highest for SE with axial length, ACD and VCD and weakest for corneal power, lens power and lens thickness. Moreover, our regression formulas show the asymmetric feature of the correlation that the axial length, ACD and VCD are more strongly correlated(with higher negative regression constants) with refractive errors in eyes with hyperopia than in eyes with myopia, particularly for severe hyperopia.
基金Supported by an Internal Research of New Vision Inc.,Taipei,Taiwan
文摘AIM: To analyze the clinical factors influencing the human vision corrections via the changing of ocular components of human eye in various applications; and to analyze refractive state via a new effective axial length.METHODS: An effective eye model was introduced by the ocular components of human eye including refractive indexes, surface radius(r1, r2, R1, R2) and thickness(t, T) of the cornea and lens, the anterior chamber depth(S1) and the vitreous length(S2). Gaussian optics was used to calculate the change rate of refractive error per unit amount of ocular components of a human eye(the rate function M). A new criterion of myopia was presented via an effective axial length.RESULTS: For typical corneal and lens power of 42 and 21.9 diopters, the rate function Mj(j=1 to 6) were calculated for a 1% change of r1, r2, R1, R2, t, T(in diopters) M1=+0.485, M2=-0.063, M3=+0.053, M4=+0.091, M5=+0.012, and M6=-0.021 diopters. For 1.0 mm increase of S1 and S2, the rate functions were M7=+1.35, and M8=-2.67 diopter/mm, respectively. These rate functions were used to analyze the clinical outcomes in various applications including laser in situ keratomileusis surgery, corneal cross linking procedure, femtosecond laser surgery and scleral ablation for accommodation.CONCLUSION: Using Gaussian optics, analytic formulas are presented for the change of refractive power due to various ocular parameter changes. These formulas provide useful clinical guidance in refractive surgery and other related procedures.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant No. AGS-0750790)supported by the NSF grants (Grant Nos. AGS-0802888,OCI-0905040,AGS-0941491,AGS-1046171,and AGS-1046081)
文摘Because they are most sensitive to atmospheric moisture content, radar refractivity observations can provide high-resolution information about the highly variable low-level moisture field. In this study, simulated radar refractivity-related phase-change data were created using a radar simulator from realistic highresolution model simulation data for a dryline case. These data were analyzed using the 2DVAR system developed specifically for the phase-change data. Two sets of experiments with the simulated observations were performed, one assuming a uniform target spacing of 250 m and one assuming nonuniform spacing between 250 m to 4 km. Several sources of observation error were considered, and their impacts were examined. They included errors due to ground target position uncertainty, typical random errors associated with radar measurements, and gross error due to phase wrapping. Without any additional information, the 2DVAR system was incapable of dealing with phase-wrapped data directly. When there was no phase wrapping in the data, the 2DVAR produced ex- cellent analyses, even in the presence of both position uncertainty and random radar measurement errors. When a separate pre-processing step was applied to unwrap the phase-wrapped data, quality moisture anal- yses were again obtained, although the analyses were smoother due to the reduced effective resolution of the observations by interpolation and smoothing involved in the unwrapping procedure. The unwrapping procedure was effective even when significant differences existed between the analyzed state and the state at a reference time. The results affirm the promise of using radar refractivity phase-change measurements for near-surface moisture analysis.
文摘AIM:To assess the effects of the fixed combination of0.005% latanoprost and 0.5% timolol(FCLT) vs their individual components for primary open angle glaucoma(POAG) and ocular hypertension(OHT).· METHODS:After searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library and SCI, all randomized controlled clinical trials(RCTs) and cross-over studies were included. The control groups were the monotherapy or the concomitant therapy of latanoprost and timolol. The outcomes were visual field defect, optic atrophy, mean intraocular pressure(IOP) and IOP fluctuation. The analysis was carried out in RevMan version 5.1 software.RESULTS:Thepost-interventionmeanIOPofFCLTwas significantly lower compared to timolol [mean difference(MD)-2.92, 95%CI-3.28 to-2.55, P 【0.00001] and latanoprost(MD-1.11, 95%CI-1.51 to-0.72, P 【0.00001). The postintervention IOP fluctuation was also significantly lower compared to timolol(MD-0.88, 95%CI-1.23 to-0.53, P 【0. 00001) and latanoprost( MD- 0. 63, 95 % CI- 1. 04to-0.22, P =0.002). The mean IOP was higher in FCLT morning dose group than the one in unfixed combination of 0.005% latanoprost and 0.5% timolol(UFCLT)(MD1.10, 95% CI 0.81 to 1.39, P 【0.00001). Otherwise, there was no difference between FCLT evening dose group and UFCLT(MD 0.34, 95% CI-0.01 to 0.69, P =0.06).There was no statistical difference for the incidence ofvisual field defect and optic atrophy between FCLT and the monotherapy of components.CONCLUSION:A better IOP lowering effect has been demonstrated for FCLT compared to the monotherapy of components. The IOP lowering effect was worse for FCLT morning dose and almost same for FCLT evening dose compared to the UFCLT. We need more long-term high quality RCTs to demonstrate the outcomes of visual field defect and optic atrophy.visual field defect and optic atrophy between FCLT and the monotherapy of components.CONCLUSION:A better IOP lowering effect has been demonstrated for FCLT compared to the monotherapy of components. The IOP lowering effect was worse for FCLT morning dose and almost same for FCLT evening dose compared to the UFCLT. We need more long-term high quality RCTs to demonstrate the outcomes of visual field defect and optic atrophy.
基金Supported by Program of Scientific and Technological Plan of Xi’an[No.2017116SF/YX010(10)]Program of Key Research and Invention Plan of Shaanxi(No.2017SF-266).
文摘AIM:To evaluate the intraocular pressure(IOP)-lowering efficacy and safety of tafluprost 0.0015%eye drops[benzalkonium chloride(BAK)0.1 mg/mL]compared with that of latanoprost 0.005%eye drops(BAK 0.2 mg/mL)for primary open angle glaucoma(POAG)and ocular hypertension(OHT).METHODS:All the randomized controlled trials(RCTs)about treating POAG and OHT comparing tafluprost and latanoprost were collected by searching PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,CNKI and VIP.The outcomes of interest to evaluate the clinical efficacy and adverse effects included IOP and patient-related drop discomfort.RESULTS:Five RCTs involving 888 glaucoma patients were included.The results showed that,1)at the end of the study,no statistically significant differences were observed in IOP reduction[standard mean difference(SMD)=0.48,95%CI 0.07 to 0.88,P=0.085]between tafluprost and latanoprost;2)No statistically significant differences were observed in adverse events of foreign-body sensation[relative risk(RR)=0.62,95%CI 0.26 to 1.46,P=0.269],eye irritation(RR=1.16,95%CI 0.49 to 2.75,P=0.744),eye pain(RR=2.000,95%CI 0.949 to 4.216,P=0.07),iris hyperpigmentation(RR=0.741,95%CI 0.235 to 2.334,P=0.61),dry eye(RR=1.154,95%CI 0.409 to 3.256,P=0.79)and eye pruritus(RR=1.600,95%CI 0.536 to 4.774,P=0.4)between tafluprost and latanoprost.However,tafluprost showed more reported incidence of conjunctival hyperaemia than latanoprost(RR=2.11,95%CI 1.24 to 3.59,P=0.006).CONCLUSION:Tafluprost 0.0015%eye drops(BAK 0.1 mg/mL)and latanoprost 0.005%eye drops(BAK 0.2 mg/mL)are comparable in lowering IOP for open angle glaucoma(OAG)and OHT.It does not differ in the incidence of foreign-body sensation,eye irritation,eye pain,iris hyper-pigmentation,dry eye and eye pruritus,but tafluprost shows less ocular tolerability because of more incidence of conjunctival hyperaemia.
基金This work was supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China under Grant No. BK2004059.
文摘The refraction and reflection of Gaussian beam on two-dimensional photonic crystal (2DPC) slab are studied by the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method. It is shown that 2DPC slab enables negative refraction, which is demystified by the distribution of Poynting vector directions and values inside the 2DPC. A negative Goos-Haenchen shift is also found in the simulation.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (40334040) and Joint Seismological Science Foundation of China (106076)
文摘Based on the results obtained from Pg wavefront imaging in active source deep seismic sounding, we propose a new ray hit analysis method for high-resolution seismic refraction profile data processing. This method can be used to further determine possible refraction interface, especially spatial location of basement and its pattern characteristics in complex upper crustal structure region, making data processing for high-resolution refraction profiles more fine. We use this method to study the crystalline basement structure of east part of A'nyemaqên suite zone at northeast side of Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the basement patterns as well as its spreading features at the east part of Anemaqen suite zone and its adjacent region were determined.
基金Science&Technology Development Fund of Tianjin Education Commission for Higher Education of China (No.2018KJ056)。
文摘AIM:To evaluate the prevalence of refractive errors and ocular biometry in 3573 freshman students at Tianjin Medical University for 4 consecutive years.METHODS:In this university-based, cross-sectional study, comprising 3573 students, visual acuity(VA), slitlamp examination, non-cycloplegic auto-refraction, and ocular biometry were recorded.RESULTS:The prevalence of myopia increased annually, from 2017 to 2020 were 93.5%, 94.5%, 95.9%, and 96.2%, respectively(P=0.03), and the prevalence of high myopia was 25.7%, 26.9%, 28.6%, and 28.6%, respectively. Males tended to have a higher percentage of total astigmatism than females, with astigmatism ≥0.75 and ≥1.0 D criteria. The percentage of with-the-rule astigmatism, against-therule astigmatism, and oblique astigmatism was 90.3%, 5.8%, and 3.9%, respectively, with astigmatism ≥1.00 D criteria. The mean spherical equivalent, axial length(AL), central corneal thickness(CCT), anterior chamber depth(ACD), lens thickness(LT), corneal radius(CR), and lens position(LP) were 4.37±2.52 D, 25.28±1.24 mm, 539.49±34.98 μm, 3.31±0.34 mm, 3.47±0.21 mm, 7.8±0.28 mm, and 5.04±0.32 mm, respectively. With diopter increase in myopia, the AL became longer, CR became steeper, ACD became deeper, LT became thinner, and LP became more posterior(all P<0.01). Females had a shorter AL, thinner CCT, smaller CR, shallower ACD, thicker lens, and more anterior LP than males(P<0.01). The 64% of high myopia had AL≥26 mm, meanwhile, 5.8% mild myopia and 21.1% moderate myopia had AL≥26 mm. With AL≥26 mm, mild and moderate myopia compared to high myopia, AL was shorter(26.51±0.46 vs 26.87±0.70 mm), CR was larger(8.10±0.3 vs 7.85±0.23 mm) and LT was thinner(3.39±0.19 vs 3.45±0.19 mm, P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The prevalence of myopia and high myopia is significantly high in freshman students. The majority of astigmatism is with-the-rule. Inconformity of refractive errors and ocular biometry existed in some students. Attention should be paid to the ocular biometry of myopia.
文摘AIM: To compare the effectiveness of two well described machine learning modalities, ocular coherence tomography(OCT) and fundal photography, in terms of diagnostic accuracy in the screening and diagnosis of glaucoma. METHODS: A systematic search of Embase and Pub Med databases was undertaken up to 1 st of February 2019. Articles were identified alongside their reference lists and relevant studies were aggregated. A Meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy in terms of area under the receiver operating curve(AUROC) was performed. For the studies which did not report an AUROC, reported sensitivity and specificity values were combined to create a summary ROC curve which was included in the Meta-analysis.RESULTS: A total of 23 studies were deemed suitable for inclusion in the Meta-analysis. This included 10 papers from the OCT cohort and 13 from the fundal photos cohort. Random effects Meta-analysis gave a pooled AUROC of 0.957(95%CI=0.917 to 0.997) for fundal photos and 0.923(95%CI=0.889 to 0.957) for the OCT cohort. The slightly higher accuracy of fundal photos methods is likely attributable to the much larger database of images used to train the models(59 788 vs 1743). CONCLUSION: No demonstrable difference is shown between the diagnostic accuracy of the two modalities. The ease of access and lower cost associated with fundal photo acquisition make that the more appealing option in terms of screening on a global scale, however further studies need to be undertaken, owing largely to the poor study quality associated with the fundal photography cohort.
基金financially supported by the National Institute of Laser and Optronics(NILOP)
文摘Chromium nitride (Cr2N) thin films were prepared by a DC magnetron sputtering technique. The deposition temperature was raised from 50 to 300℃, and its influence on the film structure and refractive index was investigated. X-ray diffraction analysis shows that the crystalline strucure of the films transforms from the (101) to (002) oriented hexagonal CrzN phase as the increase of substrate tempera- ture above 50℃, and a highly texatred film grows at 100℃. An empirical relation between the crystalline orientation and infrared active modes of the films is obtained, i.e., the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of the film prepared at 50℃ exhibits only A1 (TO) mode. The prominent peak in the FTIR spectra of the film prepared above 50℃is assigned to the E1 (TO) mode and is correlated with the (002) or c-axis oriented hexagonal wurtzite phase of Cr2N. In the surface analysis of atomic force microscopy, a transformation from the featureless surface to columnar-type morphology is observed with the increase of substrate temperature from 50 to 100℃, exhibiting c-axis oriented crystallite growth. A further increase in substrate temperature to 200℃ causes the c-axis crystallites to merge, resulting in the formation of voids. The refractive index (n) of the deposited films is obtained using spectroscopic ellipsometry.
文摘AIM:To identify and characterize the 100 most influential articles in the field of myopia over the last decades.METHODS:Articles on myopia published between January 1975 and March 2020 were searched through the Web of Science Core Collection database.Two independent authors reviewed and determined the 100 most cited articles.The characteristics of each eligible article were recorded,including authors,institutions,countries,journals,publication date,total citations(TCs),annual citations(ACs),research focus and article type.RESULTS:The top 100 most influential articles were published between 1983 and 2016,with 1999 as the most prolific year.The mean number of TCs was 288(range:193-537)and the mean number of ACs was 19(range:7-109).Treatment and epidemiology of myopia were the most important research focus.These articles were published in 21 journals led by Ophthalmology(29%)followed by Investigative Ophthalmology&Visual Science(23%).The number of ACs for articles published in the last ten years was significantly higher than that for the other most-cited articles(44 vs 16,Mann-Whitney U test P<0.01).There is no difference in the number of TCs between original articles and review articles,while the number of ACs for review articles was significantly higher than that for original articles(22 vs 17,Mann-Whitney U test P<0.05).CONCLUSION:This bibliometric analysis can provide us with concise information about the development trend of research in the field of myopia in the past few decades,and provide an important reference for researchers to guide future research.
文摘AIM:To explore the global trends and focus of glaucoma research from 2009 to 2018.METHODS:Searching for glaucoma-related articles published in Science Citation Index Expanded(SCIE)database during 2009-2018,and describing the distribution of the published year,countries,authors,institutions,funding agencies,journals,impact factor,citation and hot research topic of articles by using bibliometric methods.Meanwhile,we compared some of these indicators over two five-year periods,from 2009 to 2013 and from 2014 to 2018.RESULTS:A total of 19609 glaucoma-related articles were retrieved and the global SCIE articles have increased yearly from 2009 to 2018.The USA was the pioneer which has made great contributions.China kept the second place and the number of publications has increased rapidly between 2014 and 2018.The author with the highest number of publications was Weinreb,RN.Co-occurrence maps were built amongst the top 50 authors or the top 50 institutions with the most articles,which visualize the closer collaboration of international authors or institutions.The journal Investigative Ophthalmology&Visual Science has published the most papers.Glaucoma literature with an impact factor of 3-5 points accounted for the largest proportion(28.96%).The most frequently cited paper had 798 citations.The top three hot areas on glaucoma were intraocular pressure,optical coherence tomography(OCT)and retinal ganglion cells.And trabecular meshwork,primary angle-closure glaucoma and Spectral-domain OCT have become new hot research topics in recent five years during 2014-2018.CONCLUSION:Bibliometric analysis is an effective method to describe the global literature on glaucoma.In a 10-year literature survey from 2009 to 2018,global glaucoma research has developed in a balanced manner,and the cooperation between various institutions and teams has become closer.Glaucoma-related pathogenesis research,imaging examinations of OCT and surgery therapy have attracted most attention.
文摘In order to make more available methods for natural jadeite quality evaluation,this study applied rigorous coupled wave theory to calculate and simulate the reflection characteristics of various natural jadeites,and establish evaluation standard based on the relationship between refractive index and reflectivity and responses of reflection efficiency to refractive index,grating thickness and incident angles,etc.The results suggest that reflection efficiency varies significantly as a function of the natural jadeite quality,which can provide a new method to evaluate natural jadeite.