Archives of Clinical Ophthalmology

Commentary Open Access

Iris Applications in Forensic Ophthalmology: Promise, Limitations, and the Future Directions

Sushil Bhatt , Jagmahender Singh Sehrawat , Vishali Gupta , Savita Kumari

Human iris, with its highly complex, stable, and unique patterns, has gained increasing attention as a reliable biometric modality. In forensic ophthalmology, iris recognition presents significant promise for secure identification of suspects, victims, and missing persons, as well as in disaster victim identification (DVI). Unlike fingerprints or DNA, which may be degraded or unavailable, iris-based methods provide a non-invasive and highly accurate alternative with strong potential for forensic application.

Arch Clin Ophthalmol, 2026, Volume 5, Issue 1, p1-5 | DOI: 10.33696/Ophthalmology.5.021

Case Report Open Access

Rapid-onset Bilateral Cataracts after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Case Report

Natalie Marie Lane , David Lane

Background: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to manage various medical conditions and has been associated with the gradual formation of cataracts after prolonged exposure. However, rapid-onset cataract development remains uncommon. This case describes an unusual presentation of rapid bilateral cataract development following HBOT, occurring over a much shorter timeframe than previously reported in literature.

Arch Clin Ophthalmol, 2026, Volume 5, Issue 1, p6-9 | DOI: 10.33696/Ophthalmology.5.022

Systematic review Open Access

Beyond Fashion: UV400 Protection and Ocular Health – A Synthesis of Lens Filtration Standards 

Mirela Tushe , Mirva Hoxha , Rezarta Tota

Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from solar exposure is a well-documented environmental hazard, contributing to a wide spectrum of acute and chronic ocular pathologies. While public health campaigns have successfully increased awareness regarding UV-induced skin malignancies, the correlation between solar radiation and ocular health remains significantly under-emphasized in clinical practice. The human eye is uniquely vulnerable to UVR due to its transparent nature, which allows high-energy photons to penetrate deep into the internal structures, including the crystalline lens and the retina.

Arch Clin Ophthalmol, 2026, Volume 5, Issue 1, p10-14 | DOI: 10.33696/Ophthalmology.5.023