Objective: To investigate the early vitreous liquefaction characteristics using en face structural projection images obtained by wide-angle swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT). Methods: SS-OCT was employed to perform 18*18mm volumetric (Cube) scans. A series of en face structural projection images of the vitreous were created and analyzed for 70 eyes from healthy minors aged between 5 and 18 years. Results: In minors, four types of vitreous liquefaction structures were identified anterior to the retina: pre-posterior vitreous pocket (PPVP), the preoptic area of Martegiani (AM), pre-vascular liquefaction fissures (PVF), and cisterns. PPVP, AM, and PVF were detectable in all studied eyes, with PPVP and AM being interconnected in 22 eyes (31.4%). Cisterns were observed in 41 eyes (58.6%), and the mean age of individuals with cisterns was higher than those without (P =0.01). The occurrence of cisterns positively correlated with age (r=0.315; P=0.008). The frequency of cistern quadrant distribution was highest in the superotemporal quadrant (90.2%), followed by the superonasal quadrant (58.5%), inferotemporal quadrant (36.6%), and inferonasal quadrant (24.4%). The superotemporal quadrant was the most frequently affected (P <0.001). Conclusion: PPVP, AM, and PVF are features consistently observed in the early vitreous liquefaction process anterior to the retina in healthy individuals. The occurrence of cisterns positively correlates with age and is most common in the superotemporal quadrant, possibly representing the result of age-related vitreous liquefaction degeneration. These findings provide a theoretical foundation for studying the pathogenesis of vitreoretinal interface diseases. 

Fungal endophthalmitis is one of the most destructive eye infections and is relatively rare in clinical practice.If not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can severely damage vision and even lead to enucleation.Due to its insidious onset, long course, low positive rates in smears and cultures, and early clinical symptoms similar to uveitis, it is prone to misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis, leading to delayed treatment. A review of the literature indicates that the most common sources of EFE infection are the liver, lung, urinary tract, meningitis, gastrointestinal tract, endocarditis and osteomyelitis.In this paper, we report a case of lumbar spine infection causing bilateral candidal endophthalmitis in a 66-year-old male patient.He initially presented to the ophthalmology department of our hospital with a one-week history of decreased vision in the right eye, specialized examination revealed inflammatory opacity in the vitreous of the right eye, initially diagnosed as uveitis and treated with anti-inflammatory therapy without improvement.As the vision in the right eye continued to decline, aqueous humor aspiration from the anterior chamber of the right eye indicated infection with tropical Candida.Subsequently, the vision in the left eye also gradually decreased.Considering the recent hospitalization in the orthopedic department for lumbar disc degeneration, metagenomics analysis of fibrous cartilage tissue DNA during surgery detected tropical Candida, suggesting bilateral endogenous fungal endophthalmitis,The patient was treated with systemic and local antifungal medications in combination with bilateral vitrectomy surgery.After treatment, the vision recovered well, and there was no recurrence during a one-year follow-up.The objective of this thesis is to deepen the understanding of clinicians on this type of disease by reporting this case and reviewing relevant literature, providing some insights for future clinical diagnosis and treatment, and serving as a warning.

Congenital ectopia lentis (CEL) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the displacement of the lens from its normal anatomical position due to abnormalities in the lens zonular. As the progression of the disease, CEL can lead to high refractive error, even amblyopia, as well as other serious complications such as secondary glaucoma and retinal detachment. Currently, surgical intervention remains the primary method to improve the visual quality and prevent complications in children with CEL.Common surgical options include lens extraction, anterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation, IOL implantation combined with capsular tension devices, and transcleral fixation of IOL. Each surgical approach has its own characteristics, but there is currently no consensus on the best surgical method. Previous literature has shown that surgery can significantly improve vision in children with CEL; however, due to the growth of the eye, postoperative refractive status often experiences myopic shift. Additionally, complications such as suture exposure, IOL pupil capture, IOL dislocation, and retinal detachment may still occur, necessitating long-term close follow-up. These factors make the treatment of CEL challenging. This article reviews the surgical approaches, visual prognosis, postoperative refractive changes, and postoperative complications associated with CEL, aiming to provide a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a systemic hereditary disease caused by fibrillin-1 (FBN-1) mutations. FBN-1 gene mutations are associated with MFS-related phenotypes. Common ocular manifestations of MFS reported so far include corneal flattening, long axial length, ectopia lentis, and retinal abnormalities. These ocular abnormalities will affect the vision of MFS patients. For example, corneal abnormalities can affect abnormalities in corneal higher-order aberrations, which may lead to abnormal refractive states such as myopia or astigmatism, thereby affecting visual quality and compromising visual acuity. In addition, retinal vascular abnormalities may also lead to vision loss in MFS patients. Studies have found that the density of retinal and choroidal blood vessels in MFS patients is lower than that in normal individuals and is associated with best corrected visual acuity. Given the close relationship between the metabolism and nutrient supply of photoreceptors and retinal and choroidal vasculature, vascular abnormalities may be linked to visual impairment. Since MFS patients are at risk of visual impairment, early diagnosis and treatment are particularly important. Therefore, understanding the characteristics of ocular manifestations in MFS and their impact on vision is crucial for devising effective treatment strategies for MFS-related ocular conditions. Additionally, as ocular abnormalities in MFS are linked to mutations in the FBN1 gene, which exhibit diverse mutation types and complex pathogenic mechanisms, summarizing the ocular features of MFS can provide valuable insights for further exploration into its pathogenesis. Therefore, this article aims to review the progress of domestic and international research on the ocular biological parameters of MFS patients and their impact on vision.

Glycosylation is an important post-translational modification of proteins that usually occurs at specific locations within the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus. N-glycosylation and O-glycosylation are the most common types of glycosylation modifications. Compared to other post-translational modifications, glycosylation has unique biological significance, including structural complexity and diversity, crucial biological functions, and evolutionary conservation. Glycosylation modifications significantly impact protein stability, cell adhesion and recognition, intracellular signal transduction, and epigenetics, thereby regulating cellular biology and pathogenesis. In recent years, an increasing amount of research has revealed the involvement of glycosylation in the occurrence and development of ocular diseases, including ocular surface diseases, keratoconus, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and diabetic retinopathy. Abnormal glycosylation of ocular proteins can induce changes in cell structure and function through mechanisms such as neovascularization, inflammatory response, oxidative stress, and abnormal immune response, thereby influencing the occurrence and development of various eye diseases. By deeply studying the mechanisms of glycosylation in different ocular diseases, new insights and methods can be provided for the early diagnosis and treatment of related ocular diseases. This review summarizes the research progress of glycosylation in ocular diseases to explore the diagnostic and therapeutic significance of regulating protein glycosylation in ocular diseases.

Cataract is a primary cause of blindness globally, particularly accounting for 50% of blindness cases in low- and middle- income countries. As the population ages, it is predicated that cataract blindness cases in China will rise to 20 million by 2050. However, low health expenditures, scarcity of medical equipment and ophthalmologists, and high screening costs continue to hinder mass cataract screening in these countries. Artificial intelligence(AI)-assisted cataract diagnosis offers significant advantages, including convenience, cost-effectiveness, and remote accessibility, potentially reducing or even eliminating cataract blindness. This review aims to concisely summarize the research on automatic cataract diagnosis utilizing AI, incorporating slit lamp images of anterior eye segment, fundus photographs, and swept source optical coherence tomography images.

先天性小眼畸形是一种罕见的先天性眼球发育异常，表现为眼球体积缩小和结构紊乱，常伴有眼组织缺损，严重影响患者的视觉功能。该病可单独发生，仅影响眼部，也可作为全身综合征的表现之一，同时伴有全身多器官或系统的异常。目前已发现82个先天性小眼畸形致病基因，能解释近2/3患者的发病原因。MAB21L1和MAB21L2是高度同源的两个基因，两者的致病变异均可导致小眼畸形，但又各自存在独特的表型特征。本期封面文章报道了MAB21L2基因变异导致小眼畸形2例，并通过回顾文献绘制变异频谱，从变异热点、变异类型、表型特征和基因型-表型相互关系等方面，对MAB21L1和MAB21L2进行比较，为两者缺陷所致眼遗传病的鉴别和诊断提供依据。

Objective: To compare the accuracy of 10 intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation formulas in patients undergoing combined silicone oil removal and cataract surgery, biometry is performed using the swept-source optical coherence tomography biometer OA-2000. Methods: A retrospective analysis. A total of 62 patients (62 eyes) who underwent combined silicone oil removal and cataract surgery in Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University from March to July in 2021 were enrolled. Preoperative biometry was performed by OA-2000 in all patients. New-generation formulas (Barrett Universal II [BUII], Emmetropia Verifying Optical [EVO] 2.0, Hill-Radial Basis Function [Hill-RBF] 3.0, Hoffer QST, Kane and Pearl-DGS) and traditional formulas (Haigis, Hoffer Q, Holladay 1 and SRK/T) were evaluated. The median absolute prediction error (MedAE) and mean absolute prediction error (MAE) were the main parameters used to assess accuracy. Subgroup analyses were performed based on the axial length of 23 mm and 26 mm. Results: Six new-generation formulas, Haigis, and SRK/T showed myopic shift (-0.47 ~ -0.27 D, P<0.05), while no systematic bias was found in Hoffer Q and Holladay 1 displayed (P>0.05). The smallest MedAE (0.55 D) and MAE (0.81 D) were found in Kane formula, but there was no statistically significant difference compared with other formulas (P>0.05). The myopic shift (-1.46 ~ -1.25 D, P<0.05) in eyes shorter than 23 mm were found in all formulas, while there was no significant systematic bias (-0.32 ~ 0.41 D, P>0.05) in other subgroups. In axial length shorter than 23 mm, the Pearl-DGS formula stated the smallest MedAE (0.97 D) and MAE (1.26 D), and was significantly more accurate than Hill-RBF 3.0 (P=0.01) and SRK/T (P=0.02). In eyes with an axial length between 23 mm and 26 mm, the Kane formula had the lowest MedAE (0.44 D) and MAE (0.66 D). No significant difference was found in eyes longer than 26 mm. Conclusion: The Kane formula showed the highest accuracy in patients undergoing combined silicone oil removal and cataract surgery measured by OA-2000, whereas the Pearl-DGS formula could be more accurate in eyes with an axial length shorter than 23 mm.

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a crucial corneal refractive surgery for correcting refractive errors. The cornea, after undergoing excimer laser ablation, undergoes changes in biometric measurements. For such patients, conventional measurements and IOL power calculations based on standard formulas may no longer be accurate, leading  to significant postoperative refractive errors and subsequently impacting the patient's visual quality. This article presents a case of a 46-year-old male cataract patient who had a history of refractive errors in both eyes and had previously undergone LASIK surgery. Preoperative corneal topography revealed corneal eccentric ablation in both eyes, posing challenges in determining IOL power. The surgeon assessed the centration of corneal ablation using corneal topography, selected the keratometry value (K value) within specific corneal regions, and calculated the IOL power using the Barrett True K formula. Postoperatively, the cataract patient experienced relatively minor refractive errors, leading to improved vision and enhanced visual quality.

In recent years, electrical stimulation of the eye (ES) has gradually revealed its potential therapeutic value in a variety of retinal diseasesin different directions. Among them, transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES), as a non-invasive treatment, can have a positive effect on the retina, optic nerve, fundus vessels and related structures. TES can improve vision, show positive effects in protecting photoreceptor cells and slowing disease progression, improve the quality of life of patients, and can regulate neuronal activity in the brain without damaging the eyeball, providing a new option for the treatment of retinal diseases. The research on the application on TES on retinitis pigementosa (RP), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), retinal angiopathy, glaucoma and optic neuropathy are reviewed in this article. It is found in the study that TES therapy is a safe and surgery-free adjuvant therapy tool, and has a wide application prospect. The purpose of this article is to provide clinicians with a comprehensive overview of TES research,and to explore its potential application value in the field of ophthalmology. However, the specific mechanism of TES therapy still needs to be further explored in order to better apply in clinical practice. At the same time, future studies should also focus on the effect of combining TES with other treatment methods, in order to provide more effective treatment options for patients.