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Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:31
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Unexplained visual loss in retinal detachment repair: comparing gas, silicone oil and heavy silicone oil by multivariable regression.
To measure the proportion of unexplained and all causes of visual loss following primary rhegmatogenous-retinal-detachment (RRD) repair, comparing gas tamponade (SF6, C2F6, C3F8), silicone oil (SO, 1000cs and 500...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:30 -
Pre-operative intravitreal bevacizumab for tractional retinal detachment secondary to proliferative diabetic retinopathy: the Alvaro Rodriguez lecture 2023
The treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) has evolved significantly since the initial use of panretinal photocoagulation as a treatment in the 1950s. Vascular endothelial growth factor inhibito...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:29 -
Intravitreal bevacizumab plus propranolol for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (the BEVALOL study): a phase I clinical trial
Given the persistently large public health impact of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nARMD) despite many years of anti-VEGF therapy as the first-line treatment and the demonstrated ability of b-b...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:28 -
Investigating the factors affecting myopia in retinopathy of prematurity after laser treatment
We investigated the effect of the number of laser shots applied on the myopic variables to elucidate the mechanism of myopia development in laser-treated retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) eyes.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:27 -
Polymerase chain reaction test for diagnosis of infectious uveitis
To study the clinical utility of broad-range real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assay in patients suspected for infectious uveitis and to analyze the clinical relevance.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:26 -
Correction: Postoperative choroidal vascularity index after the management of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:25 -
Correlation between hyperreflective foci and visual function testing in eyes with intermediate age-related macular degeneration
To investigate the relationship between intraretinal hyperreflective foci (HRF) and visual function in intermediate age-related macular degeneration (iAMD).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:24 -
Predictive factors for treatment outcomes with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injections in diabetic macular edema in clinical practice
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections are the standard of care for diabetic macular edema (DME), a common complication of diabetes. This study aimed to identify factors in...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:23 -
REal-world treatment outcomes after delayed intRavitreal therapy in center-involving diabetic macular edema – RETORT study
To compare real-life data on delayed intravitreal treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) patients to early treatment.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:22 -
Image sharpening algorithms improve clarity of surgical field during 3D heads-up surgery
Image-sharpening algorithms with color adjustments enable real-time processing of the surgical field with a delay of 4 msec for heads-up surgery using digital three-dimensional displays. The aim of this study ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:21 -
Visual function and retinal morphological changes after single suprachoroidal delivery of fluocinolone acetonide (Iluvien®) implant in eyes with chronic diabetic macular edema
To assess the efficacy and safety of supra-choroidal (SC) Iluvien in the management of chronic diabetic macular edema (DME).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:20 -
Postoperative choroidal vascularity index after the management of macula-off rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a vision-threatening condition that can be treated with various surgical approaches. The role of scleral buckling remains controversial because of its potential long-...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:19 -
Choroidal structure investigated by choroidal vascularity index in patients with inherited retinal diseases
To evaluate the choroidal structure in patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) by investigating the choroidal vascularity index (CVI).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:18 -
Are all primary retinal detachments the same? Anatomic and functional differences between phakic and pseudophakic patients
Given differences in the pathogenic mechanisms underlying primary retinal detachment (RD) as a function of the status of the lens, the objective was to explore differences between pseudophakic and phakic patie...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:17 -
Sequential central retinal artery occlusions associated with cryoglobulinemia
Cryoglobulinemia, the presence of serum cryoglobulins which are immunoglobulins or complement components that precipitate at temperatures below 37 °C, commonly present with cutaneous manifestations initially, ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:16 -
Performance, safety and efficiency comparison between 10,000 and 5000 cuts per minute vitrectomy using a 25G cutter: a prospective randomized controlled study
This study aims to compare the performance of the 25+® UltraVit® 5000 cuts per minute (cpm) vitrectomy probe versus the 25+ ® Ultravit 10,000 cpm® beveled tip, dual drive vitrectomy probe.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:15 -
Correction: Fovea-threatening and fovea-involving peripheral Coats disease: effects of posture and intervention
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:14 -
Combined intravitreal dexamethasone and bevacizumab injection for the treatment of persistent diabetic macular edema (DexaBe study): a phase I clinical study
The aim of this study is to investigate the safety of combined intravitreal injection of dexamethasone aqueous-solution (IVD) and bevacizumab (IVB) in patients with refractory diabetic macular edema (DME) and ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:13 -
Microperimetric analysis of diabetic macular edema after navigated direct photocoagulation with short-pulse laser for microaneurysms
Focal laser photocoagulation is an important treatment option for diabetic macular edema (DME). This study aimed to examine the retinal sensitivity (RS) and morphological changes at the coagulated site after d...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:12 -
Outcomes and complications of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair with pars plana vitrectomy in young adults
Scleral buckling has been the standard for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair in young patients given the typical lack of posterior vitreous detachment, phakic status, and lower risk of proliferative vit...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:11 -
The efficacy of oral pain relief cocktail during pan-retinal photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy: a randomized clinical trial
to evaluate the pain-relieving effect of analgesic combinations during pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:10 -
Quantitative cone contrast threshold testing in patients with differing pathophysiological mechanisms causing retinal diseases
Cone contrast threshold testing (CCT) provides quantitative measurements of color and contrast function to reveal changes in vision quality that are not standard endpoints in clinical trials. We utilize CCT to...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:9 -
Switching to brolucizumab: injection intervals and visual, anatomical and safety outcomes at 12 and 18 months in real-world eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration
The anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injection interval influences treatment burden and compliance in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). This real-world study investigates ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:8 -
Post-vitrectomy delayed retinal breaks in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
To report a series of cases of post-operative new secondary retinal breaks following vitrectomy for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:7 -
Port delivery system with ranibizumab (Susvimo) recall- What does it mean to the retina specialists
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:6 -
Color vision restrictions for medical school admission: a discussion on regulations in ASEAN countries compared to countries across the world
Color vision deficiency impairs one’s ability to perceive and discriminate colors. Color-deficient individuals may face discrimination in various occupations, particularly in medical school admissions. This di...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:5 -
Surgical classification for large macular hole: based on different surgical techniques results: the CLOSE study group
The CLOSE study group proposes an updated surgical classification for large macular holes based on a systematic review of new treatments. Recently, many new techniques have been introduced to treat large full-...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:4 -
Pathomechanisms in central serous chorioretinopathy: A recent update
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a potentially blinding choroidal disease. Despite decades of research, the pathological mechanisms of CSCR are still poorly understood. In recent years, there has bee...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:3 -
A customized regimen of intravitreal aflibercept for the treatment of choroidal neovascularization secondary to different chorioretinal diseases
To assess the response of CNV secondary to chorioretinal diseases to IVA and to explore the adequate dosing regimen and the long-term results.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:2 -
Intravitreal sirolimus with adjunct aflibercept versus aflibercept monotherapy for persistent, exudative age-related macular degeneration: a pilot study
To determine the safety and efficacy of intravitreal sirolimus and adjunct aflibercept in subjects with persistent, exudative age-related macular degeneration despite previous intravitreal anti-vascular endoth...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2023 9:1 -
Internal limiting membrane detachment in acute Central Retinal Artery Occlusion: clinical features, multimodal imaging, outcomes & prognostic biomarker
To report the clinical features, multi-modal imaging characteristics and their corroboration, and prognostic value of internal limiting membrane detachment (ILMD), a novel OCT biomarker in acute CRAO.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:86 -
Incidence rate and clinical characteristics of acute endophthalmitis following 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy
In this study, we evaluated the incidence and clinical characteristics of post-vitrectomy acute endophthalmitis in a tertiary eye center.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:85 -
Effect of age on response to anti-VEGF agents in patients with center involving diabetic macular edema in a tertiary hospital
The aim of the current study is to evaluate the effect of age as an independent factor for the response to two anti-VEGF agents, intravitreal ranibizumab and intravitreal aflibercept, among patients presented ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:84 -
A simple twist technique for lens-sparing one-handed peripheral vitrectomy in phakic patients: a learning approach for junior surgeons
The evolution of vitrectomy has led to improved suturless techniques and minimally invasive surgery. Nevertheless, the procedure requires great bimanual dexterity and poses risk for lens touch, especially in t...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:83 -
Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy—characteristics and response to treatment with bevacizumab in caucasian patients
To investigate the features and treatment response in Caucasian patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), initially treated with bevacizumab.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:82 -
Short-term outcomes in patients with center-involving diabetic macular edema after a single dose of intravitreal bevacizumab
A significant portion of diabetic macular edema (DME) is refractory to anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents. This study investigates morphological and functional outcomes to a single intr...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:81 -
Multi-layer internal limiting membrane plug technique for management of large full-thickness macular holes
To evaluate the efficacy of the multi-layer internal limiting membrane plug (MIP) technique in promoting the closure of large full-thickness macular holes (FTMH) and improvement of visual function.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:80 -
C1q and the classical complement cascade in geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration
Geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a retinal neurodegenerative disorder. Human genetic data support the complement system as a key component of pathogenesis in AMD, ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:79 -
Pachychoroid neovasculopathy can mimic wet type age-related macular degeneration
to determine the percentage of patients with pachychoroid neovasculopathy (PNV) among patients who have been misdiagnosed and treated with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:78 -
Spectral domain oct for screening of macular diseases prior to multifocal intraocular lens implantation
Cataract surgery with multifocal IOLs could give patients good vision and great satisfaction, at the same time generating high expectations; therefore, its precise indication is essential if we are to reach ou...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:77 -
Intravitreal aflibercept for the treatment of patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration in routine clinical practice in Latin America: the AQUILA study
AQUILA (NCT03470103) was a prospective, observational, 12-month cohort study evaluating treatment patterns, clinical effectiveness, and safety of intravitreal aflibercept (IVT-AFL) in patients from Latin Ameri...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:76 -
A standardized method to quantitatively analyze optical coherence tomography angiography images of the macular and peripapillary vessels
Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a relatively new non-invasive imaging technique to evaluate retinal vascular complexes. However, there is still a lack of standardization and reproducibility ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:75 -
Evaluation of the additive effect of interferon α 2b with monthly intravitreal injection of bevacizumab in refractory diabetic macular edema
To evaluate the additive effect of topical or sub-tenon injection of interferon (IFN)-α 2b in the treatment of refractory diabetic macular edema.
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:74 -
Large inferior retinectomies for proliferative vitreoretinopathy in silicone oil-filled eyes
To describe the anatomical and functional outcomes and late complications in patients who developed inferior proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in silicone oil-filled eyes and who required reoperation with ...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:73 -
Quantitative measures of the vascular and neural components of the retina in adult individuals with congenital and untreated growth hormone deficiency
The somatotrophic axis, including hypothalamic growth hormone (GH)-releasing hormone (GHRH), pituitary GH and circulating IGF-I, is critical for body size. However, the local production of GH/IGF-I (and IGF-II...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:72 -
Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy retroillumination: applications and illusions
Scanning laser ophthalmoscopes (SLOs) are used widely for reflectance, fluorescence or autofluorescence photography and less commonly for retroillumination imaging. SLOs scan a visible light or near-infrared r...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:71 -
Risk factors for epiretinal membrane formation and peeling following pars plana vitrectomy for primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, an OCT guided analysis
To evaluate the rate and risk factors of epiretinal membrane (ERM) formation and need for ERM peeling after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for uncomplicated primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:70 -
Choroidal ischemia as one cardinal sign in giant cell arteritis
To describe chorioretinal signs in a case series of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:69 -
Pro re nata versus fixed aflibercept regimen for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Aflibercept is a relatively new anti-VEGF used to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The purpose of this review is to evaluate the effect of pro re nata (PRN) and fixed regimen (bimonthl...
Citation: International Journal of Retina and Vitreous 2022 8:67
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Citation Impact 2023
Journal Impact Factor: 1.9
5-year Journal Impact Factor: N/A
Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP): 0.877
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR): 0.776Speed 2023
Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 10
Submission to acceptance (median days): 42Usage 2023
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