Korean Journal of Ophthalmology

Original Article

December 22, 2025

Epidemiology, Microbiology, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Outcomes of Corneal Ulcers: A 10-Year Retrospective Study in Indonesia

Lukman Edwar, Ratna Sitompul, Made Susiyanti, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):221-235.

Purpose: Corneal ulcer remains a major, ongoing health issue worldwide as it leads to blindness. The study analyzed the epidemiological patterns, microbiological profiles, antimicrobial resistance, and therapeutic outcomes trends across...

Original Article

February 19, 2026

Reproducibility of Optical Coherence Tomography Radiomics after Cataract Surgery: Effects of Media Opacity, Signal Strength, and Region of Interest Selection

Na Hee Kim, Hyeong Min Kim, Hyewon Chung, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):236-246.

Purpose: To determine how cataract-related image-quality improvement and region of interest (ROI) definition affect the reproducibility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) radiomics features. Methods: This retrospective study included 50 eyes from...

Original Article

February 19, 2026

Biofilm Formation and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns in Contact Lens-Associated Bacteria

Shraddha Rajesh Jaiswal, Prabhavati Sushant Shinde, Vidya Sunil Tale

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):247-263.

Purpose: To characterize biofilm-forming capacity, extracellular polymeric substance (EPS), and antibiotic susceptibility (AST) of bacteria isolated from contact lenses (CL) and their accessories. Methods: Bacterial isolates from 20 CLs and their...

Original Article

February 23, 2026

A Comparative Analysis of Intraocular Pressure Measurement across Different Tonometry Methods and Experience Levels

Serife Ciloglu Hayat, Yusuf Cem Yilmaz, Hatice Davarci, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):264-273.

Purpose: To evaluate the interobserver reproducibility of Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) among ophthalmologists with varying levels of experience and to assess the agreement between noncontact tonometry (NCT) and GAT in...

Original Article

February 23, 2026

Anterior Segment Changes after Lens Extraction in Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Assessed by Scheimpflug Tomography

Irem Onal, Elif Ertan Baydemir, Yusuf Yildirim

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):274-279.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate changes in anterior segment morphology and intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) following early phacoemulsification, using Scheimpflug-Placido disc tomography. Methods: In...

Original Article

February 23, 2026

Early Clinical Outcome of Hyperopic Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) Using the VisuMax 800 in South Korea: A Pilot Study

Han Young Chung, Young Taek Chung, Bu Ki Kim, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):280-291.

Purpose: This study evaluated the early outcomes of hyperopic small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) using the VisuMax 800 femtosecond laser in a South Korean cohort, focusing on safety, efficacy, refractive...

Original Article

March 4, 2026

Correlation between Baseline Axial Length and Myopia Progression Rate in Childhood

Jeong Seop Yun, Dae Hee Kim

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):292-300.

Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between baseline axial length (AL) and the rate of myopia progression in children and determine whether baseline AL alone predicts rapid myopia progression. Methods: This retrospective...

Original Article

March 4, 2026

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Intravitreal 0.625% Povidone-Iodine versus Antibiotic Injection for Postoperative Endophthalmitis

Su Min Lee, Seungwoo Lee, Woo Jung Chae, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):301-307.

Purpose: Postoperative endophthalmitis is a sight-threatening intraocular infection requiring prompt treatment. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of intravitreal 0.625% povidone-iodine (PI) injection with intravitreal antibiotic injection for...

Original Article

March 11, 2026

Oxidative DNA Damage and Antioxidant Depletion: A Systemic Profile in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Kubra Akyol, Ibrahim Kocer, Halil İbrahim Ozkan

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(3):308-314.

Purpose: To evaluate systemic oxidative stress by comparing serum 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), malondialdehyde (MDA), and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels between primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients and healthy controls. Methods:...

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Korean Journal of
Ophthalmology

Print ISSN: 1011-8942
Online ISSN: 2092-9382

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