Overview
Anterior segment surgery encompasses surgical procedures performed on the front structures of the eye, including the cornea, iris, lens, and anterior chamber. Research published in Ophthalmic Science addresses several technical and clinical dimensions of these procedures. The journal has examined innovations in managing challenging cataract surgery scenarios, particularly when normal capsular support is absent, requiring specialized intraocular lens designs. Studies have investigated the biomechanical effects of femtosecond laser technology in cataract surgery, specifically analyzing tissue trauma patterns associated with different lens fragmentation approaches. The journal has also published work on astigmatism's influence on visual cortex function, relevant to understanding refractive outcomes following anterior segment procedures. Additionally, case reports have documented complex ocular trauma involving the anterior structures. This body of work reflects the evolving technical landscape of anterior segment surgery, where device innovation, laser-assisted techniques, and individualized approaches to anatomical challenges continue to shape clinical practice. Understanding these surgical interventions matters because anterior segment procedures, particularly cataract surgery, represent among the most commonly performed operations worldwide, directly affecting visual function and quality of life for millions of patients.
Research published in this journal
7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Tissue trauma induced by lens fragmentation patterns in femtosecond laser assisted cataract surgery
A Case of an Orbitocranial Injury with an Unusual Foreign Object
Influence of Regular Astigmatism on the Human Visual Cortex. A Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study
Outcome and SD-OCT Macular Findings Following Surgery in Spared Macula Giant Retinal Tear Retinal Detachment.
High-Resolution SD-OCT and EDI-OCT in the Evaluation and Management of Multifocal Serpigenoed Choroditis
Cerebrovascular Infarction Presenting as Bilateral Internuclear Ophthalmoplegia in a 75 y/o Patient
How this research is being cited
The 7 articles above have been cited 5 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Scientific Reports
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2021 · Clinical ophthalmology
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2021 · Clinical Ophthalmology
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2015 · Journal of Ophthalmic Science
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2015 · Journal of Ophthalmic Science
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Anterior Segment Surgery, linking to each citing work.