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Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a devastating condition that causes painful corneal abrasions and vision loss. Epidermolysis Bullosa Eye Disease Index (EB-EDI) for the first time captures and quantifies EB-specific assessment of …
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The aim of the current research was to measure the thickness of the residual central corneal bed after performing the manual “Groove and Peel” deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (GP-DALK) technique on human cadaveric eyes.
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No specific interventions have been reported for the treatment of severe neurodeprivative dry eye disease owing to facial nerve palsy. We describe herein the feasibility of a novel surgical procedure to reinnervate the lacrimal gland and r…
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Descemet stripping only is an emerging surgical technique used to remove central Descemet membrane and corneal endothelial cells in patients with corneal endothelial disease. Here, we describe a murine model of this procedure to help facil…
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In the absence of a gold-standard diagnostic test for different subtypes of dry eye disease (DED), we aimed to identify latent subtypes of DED within a well-characterized cohort.
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This is a cross-sectional study of participan…
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The aim of this study was to compare long-term clinical outcomes of preloaded Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) between Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) and bullous keratopathy (BK).
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In this single…
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The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of staged versus combined surgical approach for secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK).
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This is a retrospective…
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The application of femtosecond lasers to corneal transplantation is an intriguing proposition with many potential benefits to patients with various corneal diseases. The customized trephination pattern for donor and host matching offers m…