Cornea
Topical Losartan Inhibition of Myofibroblast Generation in Rabbit Corneas With Acute Incisions
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to study whether deep central corneal incisions close during topical losartan treatment and the effect of topical losartan on myofibroblast generation after incisions in rabbit corneas.
Methods:
Rabbits…
Cornea
Influential Signs of Dry Eye–Related Ocular Symptoms in Participants With Unstable Tear Film
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to investigate the factors influencing dry eye disease (DED)-related ocular symptoms in participants with short fluorescein tear break-up time (FTBUT).
Methods:
This cross-sectional study included 82 partic…
Cornea
Tomographic Predictors of Ectasia Development After Keratorefractive Surgery
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for postkeratorefractive surgery ectasia in unsuspicious tomographies and to report a new index coined diameter of peak locations (DPLs).
Methods:
All patients who underwent keratorefractive surgery between 2011 and 2018 at Care-Vision Laser Centers, Israel, and later developed ectasia were included. For each ectasia case, 3 matched controls were selected. Demographic and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative data were collected. Multivariate analysis was performed to evaluate the interdependence of the variables.
Results:
The retrospective study included 19 ectasia and 58 control eyes. There were no significant differences between the groups in ablation depth (P = 0.73), preoperative spherical equivalent (P = 0.12), percent tissue altered (P = 0.71), residual stromal bed (P = 0.73), and Ectasia Risk Score System (P = 0.60). The anterior and the posterior symmetry index were significantly higher (P
Cornea
Persistent Monkeypox-Associated Keratouveitis in a Post-LASIK Cornea: A Case Report With Flap Removal
Purpose:
This study aimed to report a case of persistent keratouveitis associated with mpox virus infection in an immunocompetent patient with a history of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), leading to the need for flap removal.
Meth…
Cornea
Role of Topical 5-Fluorouracil in Demodex-Associated Blepharitis
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to report clinical observations suggesting the efficacy of topical 1% 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in treating Demodex-associated blepharitis.
Methods:
An observational retrospective review of 13 eyes from 13 indi…
Cornea
Artificial Endothelial Layer Implantation After Multiple Failed Keratoplasties
Purpose:
Presenting the first case of noncellular corneal endothelial substitute after multiple failed penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and lamellar endothelial keratoplasty.
Methods:
Our case presented with pseudophakic bullous keratopathy aft…
Cornea
Donut-shaped Corneal Allogeneic Intrastromal Segment as an Alternative to Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Advanced Keratoconus
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to describe a new technique of selective corneal stromal transplantation for keratoconus treatment, donut-shaped CAIRS (corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segment).
Methods:
A donut-shaped corneal graft i…