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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Visual and Optical Performances of Multifocal Intraocular Lenses with Three Different Near Additions: 6-Month Follow-Up

    Mengmeng Wang , Christine Carole C Corpuz , Megumi Fujiwara and Minoru Tomita

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 1.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 30 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Rail-Roading Technique Using 18 Gauge Intravenous Catheter and Silicon Rod for Frontalis Suspension in Blepharophimosis Syndrome

    Ruchi Goel, Apoorva A.G, Sparshi Jain , Malik K.P.S, Smriti Nagpal and Divya Kishore

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 8.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 30 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prevalence of Punctate Keratopathy of West Indians in a Colombian Referral Center and a New Name Proposed: Rice´s Keratopathy

    Virgilio Galvis , Alejandro Tello, Luis C Jaramillo , David Paredes and Paul A Camacho

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 12.
    Electronic Publication Date: January 30 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Mushroom Shape Demarcation Line Profile After Limited Bowman’s Membrane Removal by Phototherapeutic Keratectomy

    George D Kymionis, Michael A Grentzelos , Nektarios E Klados , Niki A Xanthopoulou , Theodore A Paraskevopoulos and Efstathios T Detorakis

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 17.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 20 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Specific Densified Regions in the Postlaminar Human Glaucomatous Optic Nerve

    Christian Albrecht May

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 20.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 25 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Bilateral Papilledema as the First Sign of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Dysfunction§

    Juan Carlos Serna-Ojeda, Montserrat Aguirre-Mireles and Mayra Fabiola Camargo-Suarez

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 25.
    Electronic Publication Date: February 27, 2015
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    Angiotensin(1-7) and ACE2, “The Hot Spots” of Renin-Angiotensin System, Detected in the Human Aqueous Humor

    Mervi Holappa , Jarkko Valjakka and Anu Vaajanen

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 28.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 31 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR Excision of Congenital Bilateral Persistent Pupillary Membrane in a Child with Exotropia

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

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 33.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 31 , 2015
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    The Causes of Hyperreflective Dots in Optical Coherence Tomography Excluding Diabetic Macular Edema and Retinal Venous Occlusion§§

    Burak Turgut and Hakan Yildirim

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 36.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 31 , 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Optical Coherence Tomography, Scanning Laser Polarimetry and Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy in Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Measurements of Glaucoma Patients

    Farsad Fanihagh , Stephan Kremmer, Gerasimos Anastassiou , Maurice Schallenberg , Klaus-Peter Steuhl and Michael Selbach

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 41.
    Electronic Publication Date: March 31 , 2015
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    Ocular Surface as Barrier of Innate Immunity

    Rodrigo Bolaños-Jiménez, Alejandro Navas, Erika Paulina López-Lizárraga , Francesc March de Ribot , Alexandra Peña , Enrique O Graue-Hernández and Yonathan Garfias

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 49.
    Electronic Publication Date: May 15, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Effect of Age, Gender, Refractive Status and Axial Length on the Measurements of Hertel Exophthalmometry

    Omer Karti , Ozlem B Selver , Eyyup Karahan, Mehmet O Zengin and Murat Uyar

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 113.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 8, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Long Term Results of Visual Field Progression Analysis in Open Angle Glaucoma Patients Under Treatment

    Tolga Kocatürk, Sinan Bekmez , Merve Katrancı , Harun Çakmak and Volkan Dayanır

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 116.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 26, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Surgically Induced Corneal Astigmatism Following Intravitreal Ranibizumab Injection

    Tolga Kocatürk , Erol Erkan , Sait Eğrilmez, Harun Çakmak, Sema O. Dündar and Volkan Dayanir

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 121.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 26, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Use of PocketMaker Microkeratome for Creation of Corneal Pocket for Foldable Keratoprosthesis KeraKlear Implantation – Case Series

    Pavel Studeny, Deli Krizova and Pavel Kuchynka

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 126.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 26, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Visual Acuity, Contrast Sensitivity and Color Vision Three Years After Iodine-125 Brachytherapy for Choroidal and Ciliary Body Melanoma

    Irena Tsui , Robert M Beardsley , Tara A McCannel , Scott C Oliver , Melissa W Chun , Steve P Lee , Phillip E Chow , Nzhde Agazaryan , Fei Yu and Bradley R Straatsma

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 131.
    Electronic Publication Date: June 26, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Conjunctival TGF-B Level in Primary Augmented Trabeculectomy

    Guan Fook Ng , Ishak Siti Raihan , Yaakub Azhany , Che Hussin Che Maraina , K. Gurusamy Banumathi and Tajudin Liza-Sharmini

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 136.
    Electronic Publication Date: July 31, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Refractive and Visual Outcomes of Different Intraocular Lenses with Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery: The Expectation of Independence from Spectacles

    Joao Crispim, Ricardo Nose, Milton Yogi and Walton Nose

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 145.
    Electronic Publication Date: September 30, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    The Association Between Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Clustered Components of Metabolic Syndrome

    Seyed Ahmad Rasoulinejad , Ali Kasiri , Mahdi Montazeri , Negin Rashidi, Maryam Montazeri, Mohammad Montazeri and Hesam Hedayati

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 149.
    Electronic Publication Date: October 6, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Alleviating Pain in Oculoplastic Procedures by Reducing the Rate of Injection of Local Anaesthetic

    Aditi Gupta, Paul J. Tomlins, Aaron T.W. Ng and Tristan T.Q. Reuser

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 156.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 4, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Non-Recurrence Complications of Fibrin Glue Use in Pterygium Surgery: Prevention and Management

    Halil Hüseyin Cagatay, Gökçen Gökçe, Alper Mete, Yaran Koban and Metin Ekinci

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 159.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 4, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Iris Cyst

    Swetha Sara Philip, Deepa Rebecca John, Fini Ninan and Sheeja Susan John

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 164.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 4, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Corneal Infection Therapy with Topical Bacteriophage Administration

    Ali Fadlallah, Elias Chelala and Jean-Marc Legeais

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 167.
    Electronic Publication Date: November 4, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Malik`s Technique of Single Loop Fixation of Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens in Presence of Partial Capsular Support

    Krishan Pal Singh Malik, Ruchi Goel, Divya Kishore and Smriti Nagpal

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 169.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 31, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Prevalence of Keratoconus Among a Palestinian Tertiary Student Population

    Mohammad M. Shehadeh, Vasilios F. Diakonis, Sara A. Jalil, Rania Younis, Jamal Qadoumi and Liana Al-Labadi

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 172.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 31, 2015
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  • RESEARCH ARTICLE

    Macular Hole Formation After Intravitreal Ranibizumab Injection in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    Chandoshi Mukherjee, Arijit Mitra, N. Ajith Kumar, Samer Elsherbiny and Peck Lin Lip

    The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 177.
    Electronic Publication Date: December 31, 2015
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    • New Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma
      Edited by: M. Reza Razeghinejad, Mohammad H. Nowroozzadeh
      (May 15, 2015)
      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Editorial New Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Glaucoma

        M. Reza Razeghinejad and Mohammad H. Nowroozzadeh

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 56.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15, 2015
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        HRT for the Diagnosis and Detection of Glaucoma Progression

        Jessica S Maslin , Kaweh Mansouri and Syril K Dorairaj

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 58.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15, 2015
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography for Glaucoma Diagnosis

        Carolina P.B Gracitelli , Ricardo Y Abe and Felipe A Medeiros

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 68.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15, 2015
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        The Use of Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography to Detect Glaucoma Progression

        Ricardo Y Abe , Carolina P.B Gracitelli and Felipe A Medeiros

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 78.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15 , 2015
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Present and New Treatment Strategies in the Management of Glaucoma

        Kolko M

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 89.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15 , 2015
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        Is There a Need for New Surgical Procedures for Glaucoma? Yes!

        George L Spaeth, Victor Cvintal and Ana Figueiredo

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 101.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15, 2015
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      • RESEARCH ARTICLE

        A Surgical Approach to Pediatric Glaucoma

        Arif O Khan

        The Open Ophthalmology Journal, 2015; 9: 104.
        Electronic Publication Date: May 15, 2015
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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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      The Open Ophthalmology Journal

      ISSN: 1874-3641
      Volume: 15, 2021

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      Bentham Open Welcomes Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) as Institutional Member
      News release date: February 08, 2021

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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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      Bentham Open publishes a number of peer-reviewed, open access journals. These free-to-view online journals cover all major disciplines of science, medicine, technology and social sciences. Bentham Open provides researchers a platform to rapidly publish their research in a good-quality peer-reviewed journal. All peer-reviewed accepted submissions meeting high research and ethical standards are published with free access to all.


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      News release date: March 29, 2018

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      The Open Ophthalmology Journal is an Open Access online journal, which publishes research articles, reviews, letters, case reports and guest-edited single topic issues in all areas of experimental and clinical research in ophthalmology. Bentham Open ensures speedy peer review process and accepted papers are published within 2 weeks of final acceptance.

      The Open Ophthalmology Journal is committed to ensuring high quality of research published. We believe that a dedicated and committed team of editors and reviewers make it possible to ensure the quality of the research papers. The overall standing of a journal is in a way, reflective of the quality of its Editor(s) and Editorial Board and its members.

      The Open Ophthalmology Journal is seeking energetic and qualified researchers to join its editorial board team as Editorial Board Members or reviewers.

      The essential criteria to become Editorial Board Members of The Open Ophthalmology Journal are as follows:

      1. Experience in experimental and clinical research in ophthalmology with an academic degree.
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      The Roles of Editorial Board Member are to:

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