Abstract:
Endothelial dysfunction is one of the leading causes of corneal blindness and one of the common indications for keratoplasty. At present, the standard of treatment involves the replacement of the dysfunctional endothelium with healthy tis…
Abstract:
The cornea is subject to a myriad of ocular conditions often attributed to cell loss or cell dysfunction. Owing to the superficial positioning of tissues composing the anterior segment of the eye, particularly the cornea, regenerative med…
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and epidemiology of recurrent corneal erosion within a clinical population using standard diagnostic techniques and a new technique called the corneal sweep test (CST).
Methods:
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The purpose of this study was to determine whether controlled balanced salt solution (BSS) bursts during graft preparation can safely promote formation of a double-scrolled Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) graft in younger…
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to report the first case of keratitis caused by Cladorrhinum samala and review of the literature.
Methods:
This was a case report and literature review.
Results:
A 35-year-old immunocompetent man…
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We investigated ocular surface microbiota dysbiosis in patients with refractory allergic conjunctival diseases (ACDs; stratified into mild and severe groups) treated with topical tacrolimus.
Methods:
Patients (n = 21) with refractor…
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When treating corneal ectasias, successful corneal cross-linking (CXL) requires three factors: riboflavin saturation of the corneal stroma, ultraviolet (UV) light, and oxygen. Riboflavin is too large to pass through epithelial tight junct…
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Dupilumab-induced ocular surface disease (DIOSD) is a common reaction among patients treated for atopic dermatitis. This study aimed to identify the clinical characteristics, associated risk factors, treatment strategies, and long-term out…
Purpose:
Management of ocular rosacea is challenged by the limited evidence-based systemic treatment guidelines and lack of elucidated mechanisms of treatment efficacy.
Methods:
We conducted an online survey of clinicians who regularly treat…