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Personalized Ophthalmology: Optometry and Treatment
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Personalized Ophthalmology: Optometry and Treatment

A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Personalized Therapy in Clinical Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 451

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Concepción De-Hita-Cantalejo

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Department of Physics of Condensed Matter, Optics Area, University of Seville, 41004 Seville, Spain
Interests: optometry; vision science; binocular vision; dry eyes; computer vision syndrome

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Optometry, as a discipline focused on visual health and the treatment of eye disorders, has incorporated technological and scientific advances that allow for more precise diagnoses and personalized treatments.

The main objective of this Special Issue is to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and the effectiveness of treatment, adapting them to the individual needs of each patient, considering genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors.

The scope of personalized optometry encompasses precise diagnosis, with advanced technologies; personalized therapies, adapting treatments according to the characteristics of the patients; and prevention and monitoring, with preventive strategies and monitoring programs adapted to risk groups.

Research in this area is based on several areas, including the use of advanced imaging technologies, allowing earlier and more accurate diagnoses and facilitating more effective treatments, and portable devices and digital technology, facilitating access to health services, improving treatment adherence, and allowing for continuous and remote monitoring. These technological advances optimize quality of life and clinical outcomes in ocular health.

In summary, current research in optometry and the development of personalized treatments promise to transform optometric practice, offering more precise and effective care to improve patients' quality of life.

Dr. Concepción De-Hita-Cantalejo
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Personalized Medicine is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • optometry
  • vision science
  • binocular vision
  • dry eyes
  • computer vision syndrome

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Dry Eye in Colombian Tomato Farmers: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study of Occupational Exposure Duration
by María Catalina Morón Barreto, José-María Sánchez-González and Diana Cristina Palencia Florez
J. Pers. Med. 2026, 16(5), 264; https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm16050264 - 14 May 2026
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Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between cumulative occupational exposure and ocular surface alterations in Colombian tomato farm workers, using data collected through a cross-sectional survey. In addition, the study sought to explore how occupational exposure duration may support risk stratification [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between cumulative occupational exposure and ocular surface alterations in Colombian tomato farm workers, using data collected through a cross-sectional survey. In addition, the study sought to explore how occupational exposure duration may support risk stratification and targeted preventive strategies in this vulnerable population. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted involving 72 tomato farm workers in Colombia. Participants were grouped according to duration of agricultural work experience (<15 years vs. ≥15 years). Clinical assessments included slit lamp examination, tear film break-up time (BUT), Schirmer test, and fluorescein staining. Subjective symptoms were evaluated using the McMonnies Dry Eye Questionnaire. Ocular surface alterations, including conjunctival changes and Meibomian gland dysfunction, were documented and statistically analyzed between groups. Results: Workers with ≥15 years of experience reported significantly higher dry eye symptom scores (McMonnies mean = 8.19 ± 2.54) than those with <15 years (mean = 6.59 ± 2.61; p = 0.006). Schirmer test scores were lower in the experienced group (16.30 ± 11.48 mm vs. 22.71 ± 11.20 mm; p = 0.018), indicating reduced tear production. Bulbar conjunctival alterations and Meibomian gland obstruction were significantly more frequent in the experienced group (p = 0.002 and p = 0.013, respectively). No significant differences were found in BUT or eyelid findings. Conclusions: Long-term agricultural work was associated with increased dry eye-related symptoms and clinical signs of ocular surface compromise among Colombian tomato farm workers. From a personalized medicine perspective, occupational exposure duration may represent a useful risk-stratification factor to identify workers who could benefit from targeted screening, preventive counseling, protective interventions, and individualized follow-up. These findings support the implementation of tailored occupational eye health strategies to reduce cumulative ocular surface damage in vulnerable rural populations. Full article
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