To date, there has been a global lack of data regarding the prevalence of conditions falling
under the Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRD) classification, the impact on the individuals and …

The choroidal vascularity index (CVI) is a relatively new parameter, calculated off optical
coherence tomography (OCT) images, for the quantitative evaluation of choroid vascularity …

The association of visual impairment and depression has been investigated in several
studies based on a cross-sectional design, which cannot delineate temporal relationships. In …

Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a maternally inherited mitochondrial disease
that specifically targets the retinal ganglion cells by reducing their ability to produce enough …

Background Visual impairment can severely affect the quality of life, with a tremendous
negative impact on job performance and socioeconomic status. This substantially affects the …

Purpose To study the demographics of Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) using a
large international database of people affected by LHON. Design Cross-sectional study …

Employees with disability-related communication impairment often experience isolation from
professional connections that can negatively affect their careers. Management research …

Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) is the most common primary mitochondrial
DNA disorder. It is characterized by bilateral severe central subacute vision loss due to …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder worldwide and
affects individuals of all ages. It causes significant psychosocial impairments and is a major …

Background Most studies on the relationship between sensory loss and depression focus on
the unidirectional association between sensory loss and the risk of depression based on …