Korean Journal of Ophthalmology

Original Article

October 28, 2025

Topographic Progression of Geographic Atrophy and Visual Acuity in Nonexudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Jun Kyu Lee, Junwoo Lee, Jong Beom Park, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):1-11.

Purpose: To investigate long-term topographic progression of the geographic atrophy (GA) area based on location and analyze its correlation with visual acuity in patient with GA secondary to non-neovascular age-related...

Original Article

October 28, 2025

Modified Four-Flanged Intrascleral Fixation of Foldable Intraocular Lenses Using a 1-Inch, 30-Gauge Needle for Extraocular Suture Threading

Jun Young Ha, Yong Gu Cho, Yun Sik Yang

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):12-20.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of modified four-flanged intrascleral fixation of foldable intraocular lenses (IOLs) using a 1-inch 30-gauge needle for extraocular suture threading. Methods: This retrospective case series...

Original Article

October 28, 2025

Aponeurotic Ptosis: A Retrospective Case Series of Transconjunctival White Line Advancement and Review of Literature

Pallavi Murthy Parashiva, Shruthi Tara Vasudev, Saptagirish Rambhatla

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):21-27.

Purpose: To describe our experience with transconjunctival white line advancement surgery in aponeurotic ptosis patients with fair to good levator function. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 23 eyes with...

Original Article

November 10, 2025

Hassan A. Aljaberi, Saeed Rahmani, Alaa Mohammad, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):28-44.

Purpose: To compare vision-related quality of life (QoL) between surgical and nonsurgical interventions in Iraqi patients with unilateral keratoconus (KC) and to identify independent clinical predictors of QoL outcomes. Methods: This...

Original Article

November 11, 2025

Association between Fibrovascular Translucency of Pterygium and Corneal Curvature and Aberrations after Adjustment for Horizontal Invasion Length

Dong Hee Ha, Seung Hyeun Lee, Kyoung Woo Kim

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):45-52.

Purpose: This study aims to determine whether the translucency-based clinical grade of pterygium shows independent relationships with anterior and posterior corneal curvature and anterior wavefront aberrations, with adjustment for horizontal...

Original Article

November 11, 2025

Trends in Widefield Fundus Photography and Optical Coherence Tomography Examination in South Korea (2015–2024)

Woosung Jeon, Min Seok Kim

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):53-62.

Purpose: To understand the nationwide utilization trends of widefield fundus photography (WFP) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) in South Korea from 2015 to 2024. Methods: This retrospective observational study analyzed national...

Original Article

November 17, 2025

Objective Evaluation of Inferior Oblique Overaction Using an Interocular Level Difference Gauge

Hong Won Lee, Il Doh, Yeon-Hee Lee

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):63-69.

Purpose: The conventional method for evaluating inferior oblique overaction (IOOA) relies on subjective, qualitative grading. This study aimed to introduce and perform a pilot evaluation of a novel, objective, and...

Original Article

November 26, 2025

Therapeutic Potential of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Transplantation into the Lacrimal Gland in Patients with Sjögren Syndrome

Mojtaba Mohammadpour, Shahrokh Ramin, Ramin Sarrami-Forooshani, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):70-86.

Purpose: This study evaluated the feasibility and effectiveness of autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ASC) transplantation into the lacrimal gland for treating aqueous-deficient dry eye disease (DED) associated with Sjögren...

Original Article

November 26, 2025

Quantitative Analysis of Drusen in South Korean Patients: A 36-Month Follow-Up Study

Tae Rim Kim, Tae Gi Kim, Jaehwan Choi, et al.

Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):87-98.

Purpose: This study aimed to quantitatively evaluate longitudinal changes in drusen area and volume over 36 months in South Korean patients and to identify the factors associated with these changes...

Topographic Progression of Geographic Atrophy and Visual Acuity in Nonexudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration Jun Kyu Lee, Junwoo Lee, Jong Beom Park, et al. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):1-11. Original Article Oct 28, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Modified Four-Flanged Intrascleral Fixation of Foldable Intraocular Lenses Using a 1-Inch, 30-Gauge Needle for Extraocular Suture Threading Jun Young Ha, Yong Gu Cho, Yun Sik Yang Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):12-20. Original Article Oct 28, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material
Aponeurotic Ptosis: A Retrospective Case Series of Transconjunctival White Line Advancement and Review of Literature Pallavi Murthy Parashiva, Shruthi Tara Vasudev, Saptagirish Rambhatla Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):21-27. Original Article Oct 28, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Vision-Related Quality of Life in Iraqi Keratoconus Patients: A Comparative Analysis of Surgical and Nonsurgical Interventions Hassan A. Aljaberi, Saeed Rahmani, Alaa Mohammad, et al. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):28-44. Original Article Nov 10, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Association between Fibrovascular Translucency of Pterygium and Corneal Curvature and Aberrations after Adjustment for Horizontal Invasion Length Dong Hee Ha, Seung Hyeun Lee, Kyoung Woo Kim Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):45-52. Cited By 1 Original Article Nov 11, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material	Trends in Widefield Fundus Photography and Optical Coherence Tomography Examination in South Korea (2015–2024) Woosung Jeon, Min Seok Kim Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):53-62. Original Article Nov 11, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
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Quantitative Analysis of Drusen in South Korean Patients: A 36-Month Follow-Up Study Tae Rim Kim, Tae Gi Kim, Jaehwan Choi, et al. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):87-98. Original Article Nov 26, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material	Successful Pneumatic Retinopexy with Strict Positioning for Persistent Retinal Detachment after Scleral Encircling Buckle: A Case Report Dong Hee Lee, Soo Chang Cho Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):99-102. Correspondence Oct 28, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF
Bilateral Macular Holes with Depleted Internal Limiting Membrane in Alport Syndrome Patient: A Case Report Young Kun Suh, Kunho Bae, Un Chul Park Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):103-105. Correspondence Nov 11, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF	Unilateral Medial Rectus Recession Can Produce Incomitance in Patients with Acute Acquired Comitant Esotropia: A Case Series Dongheon Surl, Yuri Seo, Jinu Han Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):106-108. Correspondence Dec 22, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material
Transient Corneal Edema in the Second Eye during Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery under General Anesthesia: Two Case Reports Han Eul Lee, So Young Lee, Hee Seung Chin, et al. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):109-112. Correspondence Dec 23, 2025 Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material	Iris Metastasis of Pancreatic Cancer Presenting with Hyphema and Secondary Glaucoma: A Case Report Hyeonwoo Jeon, Jae Yul Hwang, Young-Joon Jo, et al. Korean J Ophthalmol. 2026;40(1):113-115. Correspondence Jan 8, 2026 Full text PubReader ePub PDF

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