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  • CASE REPORT

    Corneal Toxicity Following Exposure to Asclepias Tuberosa

    Lauge Hjorth Mikkelsen, Hassan Hamoudi, Cigdem Altuntas Gül and Steffen Heegaard

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 1.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 31, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Pars Plana Vitrectomy with Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling for Nontractional Diabetic Macular Edema

    Jan Niklas Ulrich

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 5.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 31, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Orbital Fractures

    Benjamin Reiss, Lamise Rajjoub, Tamer Mansour, Tony Chen and Aisha Mumtaz

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 11.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 31, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Macular Evaluation wıth Spectral Domain Type Optic Coherence Tomography in Eyes with Acute Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy at the Presentation Visit

    Oya Donmez, Gamze Kocaoglu, Aylin Yaman, Meltem Soylev Bajin and Ali Osman Saatci

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 17.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 31, 2017
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  • LETTER

    The Relationship of Amount of Resection and Time for Recovery of Bell’s Phenomenon after Levator Resection in Congenital Ptosis

    Ruchi Goel, Divya Kishore, Smriti Nagpal, Sparshi Jain and Tushar Agarwal

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 24.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 28, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Evaluation of Ocular Surface Disease in Asian Patients with Primary Angle Closure

    Tan Ee Ling, Khairuddin Othman, Ong Poh Yan, Rasdi Abdul Rashid, Cheong Min Tet, Azhany Yaakob and Liza-Sharmini Ahmad Tajudin

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 31.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 28, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Comparison of Ethnic-specific Databases in Heidelberg Retina Tomography-3 to Discriminate Between Early Glaucoma and Normal Chinese Eyes

    Xiu Ling Tan, Sae Cheong Yap, Xiang Li and Leonard W. Yip

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 40.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 28, 2017
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  • LETTER

    Letter to the Editor: Corneoscleral Melt 50 Years after Excision of Pterygium

    Aki Kondo, Tatsuya Mimura, Mari Goto, Yuko Kamei, Saito Yusuke, Hiroko Okuma and Masao Matsubara

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 47.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 31, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effect of Vitamin E on Oxidative Stress Indicated by Serum Malondialdehyde in Insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Retinopathy

    Irini P. Chatziralli, George Theodossiadis, Prodromos Dimitriadis, Michail Charalambidis, Antonios Agorastos, Zisis Migkos, Nikolaos Platogiannis, Marilita M. Moschos, Panagiotis Theodossiadis and Petros Keryttopoulos

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 51.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 31, 2017
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    Corneal Refractive Procedures for the Treatment of Presbyopia

    Kareem Moussa, Naz Jehangir, Tova Mannis, Wai L. Wong and Majid Moshirfar

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 59.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 27, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    Bilateral Idiopathic Sclerochoroidal Calcifications

    Venkatesh L. Brahma, Sumit P. Shah, Nauman A. Chaudhry and Jonathan L. Prenner

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 76.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 27, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    Treatment of Symptomatic Vitreomacular Adhesion with Expansile Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Gas

    Dominic M Buzzacco and Sugat S Patel

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 80.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 28, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Characteristics of Anterior Lens Opacities in Children

    Lena Dixit, Michael Puente and Kimberly G. Yen

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 84.
    Electronic Publication Date: April 28, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Central Retinal Vein Occlusion in Younger Swedish Adults: Case Reports and Review of the Literature

    Elisabeth Wittström

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 89.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 22, 2017
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  • LETTER

    Histological Findings in the Trabecular Meshwork of a Patient with Atopic Glaucoma

    Satoru Kase, Shiki Chin, Teruhiko Hamanaka, Yasuhiro Shinmei, Takeshi Ohguchi, Riki Kijima, Akira Matsuda and Susumu Ishida

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 103.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 29, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    Moxifloxacin Concentration and Proteomic Analysis of Aqueous Humor in Human Uveitis Associated with Oral Moxifloxacin Therapy

    David M Hinkle, Nicole A Kruh-Garcia, Jonathan N Kruh, Carolyn Broccardo, Priyanka Doctor and C Stephen Foster

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 107.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 12, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    First Reported Case of Donor Related Candida Endophthalmitis after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty

    Matthew Thompson and David Carli

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 117.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 19, 2017
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    Many Faces of Renin-angiotensin System - Focus on Eye

    Mervi Holappa, Heikki Vapaatalo and Anu Vaajanen

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 122.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 19, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Using an Image Fusion Methodology to Improve Efficiency and Traceability of Posterior Pole Vessel Analysis by ROPtool

    Sasapin.G. Prakalapakorn, Laura A. Vickers, Rolando Estrada, Sharon F. Freedman, Carlo Tomasi, Sina Farsiu and David K. Wallace

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 143.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 29, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Anterior Segment Parameters, Visual Acuity and Intraocular Pressures of the Eye

    Ozlem Barut Selver, Melis Palamar, Kevser Gerceker, Sait Egrilmez and Ayse Yagci

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 152.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 30, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Efficacy and Safety of Switching from Prostaglandin Analog Therapy to Prostaglandin / Timolol Fixed Combination or Prostaglandin / Brimonidine Therapy

    Kenji Inoue, Mieko Masumoto, Kyoko Ishida and Goji Tomita

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 156.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 30, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Combined Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant And Micropulse Yellow Laser For Treatment Of Anti-VEGF Resistant Diabetic Macular Edema

    Ahmed Hosni Abd Elhamid

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 164.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 21, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Conventional Versus Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus: A Comparison of Visual, Refractive, Topographic and Biomechanical Outcomes

    Jyh Haur Woo, Jayant Venkatramani Iyer, Li Lim, M Htoon Hla, Jodhbir S Mehta, Cordelia ML Chan and Donald TH Tan

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 262.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 29, 2017
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    Ocular Signs Related to Overweight and Arterial Hypertension in Children: A Systematic Review

    Daniela S. Schuh, Ângela B. Piccoli, Raquel L. Paiani, Cristiane R Maciel, Lucia C Pellanda and Manuel AP Vilela

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 273.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Comparison of Polypropylene Sling with Combined Transconjunctival Retractor Plication and Lateral Tarsal Strip for Correction of Involutional Lower Eye Lid Ectropion

    Ruchi Goel, Abhilasha Sanoria, Sushil Kumar, Deepanjali Arya, Smriti Nagpal and Neha Rathie

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 285.
    Electronic Publication Date: August 31, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    Presumed Chemotherapy-Induced Optic Neuropathy and Maculopathy: A Case Report

    David J. Mathew, Anupriya Arthur and Sheeja Susan John

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 298.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2017
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    A Single Drop in the Eye – Effects on the Whole Body?

    Anu Vaajanen and Heikki Vapaatalo

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 305.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Intravitreal Anti Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents in The Management of Retinal Diseases: An Audit

    Bassey Fiebai and Victor Odogu

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 315.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 31, 2017
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  • LETTER

    Letter to the Editor: Bilateral Subconjunctival Hemorrhage in a 3-Year-Old Girl with Mycoplasma Pneumonia

    Tatsuya Mimura, Hidetaka Noma and Satoru Yamagami

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 322.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 21, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy in Highly Myopic Eyes with Elongated Axial Length

    Gregg T. Kokame, Elysse S. Tom, Jessica G. Shantha and Kyle N. Kaneko

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 326.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 21, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Assessment of Posterior Segment Using Spectral Domain OCT in Highly Myopic Eyes

    Heba Radi AttaAllah, Ismail Ahmed Nagib Omar and Ahmed Shawkat Abdelhalim

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 334.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 22, 2017
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  • REVIEW ARTICLE

    Therapies for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

    Kannan Sridharan and Gowri Sivaramakrishnan

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 346.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 22, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Determination of Risk Factors and Treatment of Dry Eye Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Before Corneal Complications at Sindh Institute of Ophthalmology And Visual Sciences

    Shehnilla Shujaat, Muhammad Jawed, Shahzad Memon and Khalid Iqbal Talpur

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 355.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 23, 2017
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  • CASE REPORT

    Unilateral Adult Xanthogranulomatous Infiltration of the Conjunctiva, Limbus and Sclera Leading to a Combined Ophthalmic Artery and Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

    Burak Unlu, Ziya Ayhan, Banu Lebe, Suleyman Men, Ismet Durak and Ali Osman Saatci

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 362.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 23, 2017
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effect of Ranibizumab on Normal Neurosensory Retina in the Eyes of Patients with Exudative Age Related Macular Degeneration

    Olga E. Makri, Demetrios Vavvas, Panagiotis Plotas, Athina Pallikari and Constantine D. Georgakopoulos

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 368.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 29, 2017
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    • Keratoconus – What We Do Not Know
      Edited by: Zisis Gatzioufas, Samer Hamada, Damian Lake, Berthold Seitz
      (July 31, 2017)
      • EDITORIAL

        Editorial: Keratoconus – What We Do Not Know

        Zisis Gatzioufas, Samer Hamada, Damian Lake and Berthold Seitz

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 173.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • REVIEW ARTICLE

        Corneal Biomechanics in Ectatic Diseases: Refractive Surgery Implications

        Renato Ambrósio, Jr, Fernando Faria Correia, Bernardo Lopes, Marcella Q. Salomão, Allan Luz, Daniel G. Dawson, Ahmed Elsheikh, Riccardo Vinciguerra, Paolo Vinciguerra and Cynthia J. Roberts

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 176.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • REVIEW ARTICLE

        Cataract Surgery in Patients with Keratoconus: Pearls and Pitfalls

        F. Aiello, QJ Nasser, C. Nucci, R.I. Angunawela, Z. Gatzioufas and V. Maurino

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 194.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • REVIEW ARTICLE

        Genetics in Keratoconus – What is New?

        Sarah Moussa, Günther Grabner, Josef Ruckhofer, Marie Dietrich and Herbert Reitsamer

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 201.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • REVIEW ARTICLE

        Collagen Cross- Linking for Paediatric Keratoconus

        Georgios D. Panos, Nikolaos Kozeis, Miltiadis Balidis, Marilita M. Moschos and Farhad Hafezi

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 211.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • REVIEW ARTICLE

        Recent Innovations in Collagen Corneal Cross-linking; a Mini Review

        Iraklis Vastardis, Brigitte Pajic-Eggspuehler, Charis Nichorlis, Jörg Mueller and Bojan Pajic

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 217.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Penetrating Keratoplasty for Keratoconus – Excimer Versus Femtosecond Laser Trephination

        Berthold Seitz, Achim Langenbucher, Tobias Hager, Edgar Janunts, Moatasem El-Husseiny and Nora Szentmáry

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 225.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Contact Lenses for Keratoconus- Current Practice

        Marilita M. Moschos, Eirini Nitoda, Panagiotis Georgoudis, Miltos Balidis, Eleftherios Karageorgiadis and Nikos Kozeis

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 241.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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      • REVIEW ARTICLE

        Pathophysiology of Keratoconus: What Do We Know Today

        Uri Soiberman, James W. Foster, Albert S. Jun and Shukti Chakravarti

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2017; 11: 252.
        Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2017
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    • About the Editor

      Tatsuya Mimura
      Department of Ophthalmology
      Teikyo University School of Medicine
      Tokyo
      Japan
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      Biography of Tatsuya Mimura

      Dr. Mimura received his PhD from Tokyo University in 2005. Currently, he is working as an associate professor at Teikyo University. He has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities as a reviewer, editor and research scholar for many journals. His research has included investigations of corneal transplantation. Based on this research and fellowship training he has received 25 awards and honours, such as the infamous Rohto Award. He is currently serving as an editorial member of 42 reputed journals. He has also authored several books including “Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering; From Cells to Organs.” amongst notable ones.

      Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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      Bentham Open Welcomes Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) as Institutional Member
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      Bentham Open is pleased to welcome Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI), Malaysia as Institutional Member. The partnership allows the researchers from the university to publish their research under an Open Access license with specified fee discounts. Bentham Open welcomes institutions and organizations from world over to join as Institutional Member and avail a host of benefits for their researchers.

      Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) was established in 1922 and was known as the first Teacher Training College of Malaya. It is known as one of the oldest universities in Malaysia. UPSI was later upgraded to a full university institution on 1 May, 1997, an upgrade from their previous college status. Their aim to provide exceptional leadership in the field of education continues until today and has produced quality graduates to act as future educators to students in the primary and secondary level.

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