Acta ophthalmologica
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Acta ophthalmologica · Feb 2012
The effect of lateral decubitus position on intraocular pressure in healthy young subjects.
To investigate the effect of change of body posture from supine to lateral decubitus position (LDP) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in healthy young subjects. ⋯ The postural change from supine to LDP significantly increased IOP of the dependent eyes.
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Acta ophthalmologica · Feb 2012
Historical ArticleHistory of Acta Ophthalmologica - the first 50 years.
Acta Ophthalmologica appeared as the scientific journal of the Nordic ophthalmological Societies in 1923. The intention was to expose the clinical and experimental developments among the ophthalmological communities of the four Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The collaboration within the field of ophthalmology had been attempted with the publication of 'Nordisk ophthalmologisk Tidsskrift' in the years 1889-1892. ⋯ K. Lundsgaard edi coepta'. The present review recalls details from the early years when the journal found its place in the ophthalmology and creates the background for some reflections on purpose and goals by publishing a scientific journal.