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Majid Moshirfar

Publications 4

Review article Open access

Angle Kappa and its importance in refractive surgery

Majid Moshirfar, Ryan N Hoggan, Valliammai Muthappan · Oman Journal of Ophthalmology · 2013 · 10.4103/0974-620x.122268

Angle kappa is the difference between the pupillary and visual axis. This measurement is of paramount consideration in refractive surgery, as proper centration is required for optimal results. Angle kappa may contribute to MFIOL decentration and its resultant photic phenomena. Adjusting placement of MFIOLs for angle ka …

Research article Open access

Corneal biomechanics in iatrogenic ectasia and keratoconus: A review of the literature

Majid Moshirfar, Jason N Edmonds, Nicholas L Behunin et al. · Oman Journal of Ophthalmology · 2013 · 10.4103/0974-620x.111895

The Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) (Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments, Buffalo, NY) allows direct measurement of corneal biomechanical properties. Since its introduction, many studies have sought to elucidate the clinical applications of corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF). More recently, detailed …

Research article Open access

Diplopia as the primary presentation of foodborne botulism

Hamid Khakshoor, Ali Akbar Saber Moghaddam, Amir Hossein Vejdani et al. · Oman Journal of Ophthalmology · 2012 · 10.4103/0974-620x.99375

Foodborne botulism is a serious condition caused by Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin. Clinically, botulism presents as bilateral cranial nerve neuropathy and descending paralysis. We report a unique presentation of botulism to remind clinicians of this potentially fatal condition. In this observational case report init …

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