When less could be more: Investigating the effects of a brief internet-based imagery cognitive bias modification intervention in depression.

Depression is a highly prevalent condition worldwide, yet multiple barriers to treatments means that the development of low intensive and easily accessible psychological interventions is crucially needed. The current study sought to investigate the efficacy of a brief, self-administered imagery cognitive bias modification (imagery CBM) procedure delivered online to a sample of 101 individuals with depressive symptoms. Compared to a closely matched control condition or a waitlist condition, imagery CBM led to greater improvements in depressive symptoms (d = 0.86, 95% CI = [0.33, 1.3] and d = 1.17, 95% CI = [0.62, 1.65]) interpretation bias and anhedonia. Despite the limitation to a two week follow-up, the study findings highlight the potential of imagery CBM as a brief, easily accessible intervention for depression that can be delivered remotely in peoples' home.

[Clear lens extraction (CLE) for correction of high grade myopia]. / Clear Lens Extraction (CLE) zur Korrektur der hochgradigen Myopie.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the clear lens removal to compensate the myopic refractive error. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of 40 myopic eyes with axial length more than 27 mm, treated by phacoemulsification and posterior chamber lens implantation. Mean follow-up 45.9 months (17 to 118). Analysed parameters: postoperative uncorrected and bestcorrected visual acuity, comparison of pre- and postoperative bestcorrected visual acuity, intra- and postoperative complications, predictability of refraction, subjective satisfaction score. RESULTS: Axial length 30.63 +/- 2.0 mm (min. 27, max. 36.8 mm). Preoperative myopia -14.50 +/- 3.6 dpt. Bestcorrected preoperative visual acuity 0.40 +/- 0.19 (min. 0.1, max. 0.8). Bestcorrected postoperative visual acuity 0.71 +/- 0.25 (min. 0.16, max. 1.25). No loss of best corrected visual acuity. Posterior capsule opacification requiring YAG-capsulotomy occurred in 50%. One eye developed cystoid macular edema, no retinal detachment were observed postoperatively. All patients were satisfied or very satisfied. CONCLUSIONS: Clear Lens Extraction for severe myopia is safe, for the patient satisfying and is a valid alternative to corneal refractive surgery.