Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102528
Anna Sulley , Rachel Marullo , Michel Guillon , Pasquale Pepe , Percy Lazon De La Jara
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102560
Percy Lazon de la Jara , Anna Sulley , Rachel Marullo , MIchel Guillon
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Pub Date : 2025-10-27DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102521
Antonio Pinna , Thomas P. Thompson , Matthew G. Donadu , Matteo Sacchi , Rita Serra , Mario Fruschelli , Brendan F. Gilmore , Stefano Dore
Purpose
To investigate the in vitro antimicrobial activity of a new commercial ocular spray containing 0.2% Biosecur® citrus extract (Oftasecur®) against Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Escherichia coli and test its efficacy in preventing biofilm formation on etafilcon A and senofilcon A contact lenses.
Methods
Antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis ATCC 12228, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1, and Escherichia coli NCTC 10418 was evaluated by microdilution in Mueller–Hinton broth (MHB). Inocula were standardised to OD600 and MIC/MBC determined across a 50 % to 0.195 % (v/v) dilution range of Oftasecur®. Early biofilm formation on etafilcon A and senofilcon A lenses was assessed over 24 h using alamarBlue™ at 10 % (v/v) with fluorescence recorded (Ex 584 nm, Em 590 nm) every 30 min. Lenses were rinsed in sterile phosphate-buffered saline (PBS; 3 × 5 mL) before use. Data were analysed by assumption-checked parametric/non-parametric tests (one-way ANOVA with Tukey or Kruskal–Wallis with Dunn; α = 0.05).
Results
Across species, the MIC was 50 % (v/v) and MBC exceeded 50 % (v/v). On both lens materials, Oftasecur® significantly reduced alamarBlue-measured metabolic activity during early lens–bacteria interactions relative to untreated controls over 24 h (p < 0.05), consistent with inhibition of early biofilm-associated growth. Reductions were observed for all species, with the largest effects for Gram-negative strains.
Conclusions
Oftasecur® demonstrated concentration-dependent antibacterial activity against reference ocular pathogens and suppressed early biofilm-associated metabolism on common contact lens materials. These findings support further ex vivo and clinical studies to determine whether Oftasecur® can help prevent contact lens–related bacterial keratitis.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-22DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102516
Eman AlBalawi , Rawan Bin Salamah , Reem Altamimi , Reem AlSarhan , Jana Alyousef
Background
Contact lenses are widely used for cosmetic and refractive purposes. Proper usage and hygiene are critical to preventing ocular complications like microbial keratitis (MK). This study aims to assess the level of awareness and practices regarding contact lens use and hygiene among a sample population.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 434 contact lens users. Data on demographic factors, reasons for contact lens use, duration and frequency of use, types of lenses, hygiene practices, and awareness of MK were collected and analyzed. Statistical associations between awareness, practices, and various demographic and usage factors were examined using chi-square tests.
Results
Most participants were 18–25 years old (248, 57.1 %) and female (393, 90.6 %). The primary reason for contact lens use was cosmetic (216, 49.8 %), followed by refractive purposes (116, 27.4 %). Most participants used soft regular contact lenses (385, 88.7 %) for 5–8 h daily (248, 57.1 %) and had been using them for 1–5 years (163, 37.6 %). Confidence in contact lens care knowledge was high, with (120, 27.6 %) being “Extremely confident.” A significant portion (319, 73.5 %) had adequate awareness of MK, with females exhibiting higher awareness levels than males (p = 0.000). Good hygiene practices were reported by (425, 97.9 %) of participants, though gaps in specific practices like rubbing lenses during cleaning (243, 56.0 %) were noted. There was a significant association between high confidence in lens care knowledge and adequate awareness of MK (p = 0.005).
Conclusion
The study highlights good hygiene practices among contact lens users, though awareness of MK varies. Female users and those with higher confidence in lens care knowledge showed better awareness and practices. Targeted educational initiatives can further enhance awareness and proper practices to prevent MK and other complications associated with contact lens use.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-21DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102520
Eric B. Papas
Terminology used in relation to contact lens discomfort, and its associated conditions has proliferated, leading to confusion and misuse. This short article demonstrates that the lexicon can be reduced to four terms, which are sufficient to describe the field. These are contact lens discomfort (CLD), contact lens associated dry eye (CLADE), contact lens induced dry eye (CLIDE) and dry eye disease (DED). Definitions for these conditions are clarified and their diagnostic pathways described. Exclusive use of these defined terms is recommended to avoid future misunderstanding, simplify clinical differential diagnosis, maximise treatment efficacy and facilitate the interpretation of research outputs by promoting characterisation of homogenous study groups.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-19DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102519
Wenting Song , Yong Zhang , Chuan Wan , Ming Liu , Shuai Wang , Hang Yin , Min Xue , Hongbiao Pan , Lei Shi
Objective
Aims to develop a standardized evaluation method based on the YOLOv8n object detection algorithm, with the goal of quantitatively assessing the displacement of orthokeratology lenses (OK_lenses) and objectively evaluating their fitting status under fluorescein staining conditions.
Methods
117 videos documenting of the fluorescein sodium staining fitting process of OK_lenses, were analyzed alongside corresponding ophthalmic examination results. Key frames were extracted from these videos, annotated, and compiled into a local dataset. A YOLOv8n object detection algorithm model was constructed to automatically identify the visible iris and OK_lenses. The lens displacement was calculated based on the distance between the center points of these two targets and the horizontal visible iris diameter (HVID). Model performance was evaluated using Accuracy, Recall, and F1-score metrics, while consistency was assessed via the Kappa consistency test and compared with traditional manual assessment results.
Results
Achieved automatic calculation of OK_lens displacement in fluorescein-stained images and analysis of their fitting status through the application of the YOLOv8n object detection algorithm. For iris and lens detection, the model yielded accuracy, recall, and F1-score values of 97.6 %, 98.8 %, 98.2 % and 98.4 %, 98.9 %, 98.6 %, respectively. In terms of fitting status assessment, the accuracy of the three prediction results of this model compared with the gold standard was 88.6 %, 91.4 % and 88.6 % respectively, the average accuracy rate was 89.5 %, and all Kappa values were > 0.80, showing a high consistency with the gold standard.
Conclusion
The YOLOv8n object detection algorithm model demonstrates strong concordance with the gold standard and high accuracy, validating its robust replication of the gold standard’s evaluation logic. By enabling the objective, quantitative analysis of lens displacement in fluorescein-stained images, this highly stable and objective model could serve as a standardized tool to complement traditional manual evaluations. It offers considerable value for improving assessment efficiency of physicians lacking fitting experience and reducing subjective bias during fitting procedures. Notably, this study may not improve efficiency for experienced fitting physicians, as the steps and time required for fitting may not be significantly reduced. To further verify its generalization ability, future studies should expand the sample size and incorporate multi-center data for comprehensive validation to support its transition toward clinical standardization.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-13DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102517
Mandantuoya, Mingxin Ao, Yu Zhang
Purpose
To investigate the peripheral retinal relative defocus in myopic children wearing orthokeratology (OK) lenses and evaluate its relationship with the efficacy of myopia control.
Methods
Wide-angle (150° field of view) relative peripheral refraction and axial length measurements were conducted in 48 children wearing OK lenses. Key peripheral refraction parameters included minimum defocus distance, defocus ring outer diameter, defocus ring inner diameter, defocus ring width, and retinal relative defocus values (RDVs). Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the associations between axial elongation rate and these parameters. Multiple regression analysis was constructed to predict axial elongation, mainly based on the parameters of peripheral retinal defocus.
Results
Peripheral myopic defocus was observed in children wearing OK lenses. Axial elongation rate showed a negative correlation with defocus ring outer diameter (R = −0.388, P < 0.01) and defocus ring width (R = −0.503, P < 0.01), while it was positively correlated with minimum defocus distance (R = 0.383, P < 0.01) and defocus ring inner diameter (R = 0.309, P < 0.01). RDV-53, RDV-45, RDV-(30–45), RDV-(45–53), RDV-N, and RDV-I also showed significant positive correlations with axial elongation rate (P < 0.01). Age, baseline axial length, defocus ring width, minimum defocus distance, and RDV-(45–53) were five predictors in the multivariable prediction model.
Conclusion
Wearing OK lenses induced peripheral myopic defocus. Larger defocus ring width, closer defocus ring to the macular zone and greater relative peripheral myopic defocus were associated with less axial elongation. Peripheral defocus parameters combined with age and baseline axial length could predict axial elongation to some extent.
目的:探讨角膜塑形镜(orthokeratology, OK)配戴后近视儿童周围视网膜相对离焦情况,并评价其与近视控制效果的关系。方法:对48例配戴OK隐形眼镜的儿童进行广角(150°视场)相对外周屈光度和眼轴长度测量。关键外周折射参数包括最小离焦距离、离焦环外径、离焦环内径、离焦环宽度和视网膜相对离焦值(RDVs)。使用Pearson相关分析来评估轴向伸长率与这些参数之间的关系。以视网膜周围离焦参数为主要参数,构建多元回归分析预测轴向伸长。结果:儿童配戴OK隐形眼镜后出现外周性近视离焦。轴向伸长率与离焦环外径(R = -0.388, P < 0.01)和离焦环宽度(R = -0.503, P < 0.01)呈负相关,与最小离焦距离(R = 0.383, P < 0.01)和离焦环内径(R = 0.309, P < 0.01)呈正相关。RDV-53、RDV-45、RDV-(30-45)、RDV-(45-53)、RDV- n和RDV- i与轴向伸长率呈极显著正相关(P < 0.01)。年龄、基线轴长、离焦环宽度、最小离焦距离和RDV-(45-53)是多变量预测模型中的5个预测因子。结论:佩戴OK晶状体可引起周围性近视离焦。离焦环宽度越大、离黄斑区越近、相对外周近视离焦越大,轴向伸长越小。外周离焦参数结合年龄和基线轴长可以在一定程度上预测轴向伸长。
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Pub Date : 2025-10-07DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102514
Miriam Carrillo-Pulido , Sonia Ortiz-Peregrina , María Dolores López Pérez , Antonio Cano-Ortiz , Timoteo González-Cruces
Purpose
To identify baseline clinical signs and symptoms associated with response to intense pulsed light (IPL) combined with meibomian gland expression in dry eye disease (DED), and to develop machine learning (ML) models for individualized outcome prediction.
Methods
This retrospective study analyzed 100 eyes from 100 DED patients (aged 58.6 ± 13.4 years) treated with IPL and meibomian gland expression. Baseline parameters assessed with the Antares system included meibomian gland loss (MGL), tear meniscus height (TMH), non-invasive tear break-up time (NIBUT), conjunctival hyperemia, and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI). Patients were stratified by change in OSDI after treatment (ΔOSDI): Class 1 (no improvement), Class 2 (mild improvement), and Class 3 (clear improvement). Several ML models were trained to predict ΔOSDI from baseline parameters.
Results
IPL significantly improved both symptoms and signs. OSDI decreased from 44.65 ± 18.3 to 28.47 ± 19.3 (p < 0.001), NIBUT increased from 4.5 ± 3.2 to 7.5 ± 6.5 s (p < 0.001), and TMH and conjunctival hyperemia also improved (p < 0.001), while MGL and BCVA remained stable. Greater improvement was observed in patients with higher baseline OSDI (p = 0.001). The XGBoost algorithm achieved the highest predictive performance (AUC-ROC = 0.77), with OSDI and NIBUT as the strongest predictors based on SHAP analysis.
Conclusions
IPL combined with meibomian gland expression improves symptoms and signs in DED, particularly in patients with more severe baseline symptoms. Baseline OSDI and NIBUT were the strongest predictors of response. ML models demonstrated moderate accuracy, supporting their potential role in personalized DED treatment strategies.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-06DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2025.102515
Meng Lin , Xinkai Zheng , Charong He , Meng Li , Fan Lu , Liang Hu
Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the impacts of different ambient illuminance and screen brightness conditions on tear film stability, visual fatigue, and blink patterns during mobile phone reading.
Methods
This prospective study involved 30 young subjects who completed 4 experiments based on ambient illuminance and screen brightness: Group 1: bright room, bright screen; Group 2: dark room, dark screen; Group 3: bright room, dark screen; Group 4: dark room, bright screen. Participants completed a 30-minute mobile phone reading task in each experiment. Tear film stability indicators, including fluorescein tear break-up time (FTBUT), noninvasive tear breakup time, tear meniscus height, and lipid layer thickness, were measured before and after reading. During reading, an infrared camera recorded blink-related parameters. Subjective questionnaires assessed comfort and visual fatigue.
Results
After the reading task, the FTBUT of each group significantly decreased (all P < 0.05). Notably, all tear film stability indicators significantly changed in Group 4. The incomplete blink rate in all the groups tended to increase over time (all P < 0.05). Among the four groups, Group 4 had a significantly greater incomplete blink rate and partial blink ratio (P < 0.05), along with a greater subjective fatigue score, than did Group 1 (P < 0.01). The frequency of incomplete blinks (r = 0.29, P = 0.03) was positively correlated with the visual fatigue score.
Conclusions
Reading in a dark environment with a bright screen led to the most significant instability of the tear film, visual fatigue, and changes in blink patterns. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid reading under such conditions.
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