Successful transplantation of bioengineered tissue replacements in patients with ocular surface disease.

abstract：:Decompensation of the corneal endothelium causes severe visual impairments that lead to blindness. Although corneal transplantation is a well-known effective therapy for corneal endothelial dysfunction, many patients are not afforded that therapeutic opportunity owing to the worldwide shortage of donor corneas. Thus, ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Okumura N,Kinoshita S,Koizumi N

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the characteristics of BioMask as a potential masking agent for use with the excimer laser. METHOD:We addressed ablation rate, smoothness, ease of use, dioptric shift, treatment of standardized irregular topography, and ability of BioMask to induce dioptric change in vivo. RESULTS:BioMask ablates at...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Stevens SX,Bowyer BL,Sanchez-Thorin JC,Rocha G,Young DA,Rowsey JJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of amniotic membrane in corneal ulcers refractive to conventional treatment and amniotic membrane with fibrin glue in corneal perforations. METHODS:Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) was performed in 33 eyes from 32 patients for corneal ulcers refractive to conventional treatment....

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hick S,Demers PE,Brunette I,La C,Mabon M,Duchesne B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Successful limbal allotransplantation allows regression of limbal stem cell deficiency features. Transplant survival is presumed if clinical improvement occurs. However, positive proof of surviving transplanted stem cells remains difficult. This follow-up study attempted to prove donor cell survival 5 years aft...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Henderson TR,Findlay I,Matthews PL,Noble BA

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contact lens (CL) fitting carries the risk of transmitting infectious agents, including adenovirus and Pseudomonas. Therefore, a number of precautions must be observed to ensure safety in the office. Paramount among these is hand washing, both immediately after contact with a patient's eyes and again between patients....

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cohen EJ

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the benefit of bilateral penetrating keratoplasty with regard to binocular vision. METHODS:We compared patients who underwent corneal transplantation bilaterally with patients who had successful corneal transplantation in one eye and corneal disease in the other eye. Specifically, changes in fusio...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sampaio R,Held E,Cohen EJ,Grewal S,Rapuano CJ,Smith AF,Laibson PR

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess whether omega-3 fatty acid (FA) supplementation is more efficacious than placebo in amelioration of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. METHODS:We performed a systematic literature search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. We included r...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Giannaccare G,Pellegrini M,Sebastiani S,Bernabei F,Roda M,Taroni L,Versura P,Campos EC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We describe the first case of minimally invasive corneal neurotization with the great auricular nerve (GAN) to treat unilateral neurotrophic keratopathy. We assessed corneal sensation and reinnervation by esthesiometry and confocal microscopy over 12 months of follow-up, and we provide a detailed description of...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Benkhatar H,Levy O,Goemaere I,Borderie V,Laroche L,Bouheraoua N

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of antiepiligrin cicatricial pemphigoid with unusual ocular manifestations and its remission after surgical removal of gastric carcinoma. METHODS:We describe a 61-year-old Japanese man with antiepiligrin cicatricial pemphigoid. RESULTS:He presented with conjunctival injection and discharge ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Uchiyama K,Yamamoto Y,Taniuchi K,Matsui C,Fushida Y,Shirao Y

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The etiology of keratoconus has been the subject of numerous studies. Here, we review the body of literature that attempts to determine what causes keratoconus. METHODS:A review of the published literature was performed to evaluate the possible causes of keratoconus and how the different etiologies may play a ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sugar J,Macsai MS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is the term applied by some authors to the spectrum of disease ranging from mild dysplasia to carcinoma in situ. Such lesions usually are associated with dysplastic or neoplastic processes at the limbus or adjacent conjunctiva; isolated corneal dysplasia is rare. Clinically, CIN...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Brown HH,Glasgow BJ,Holland GN,Foos RY

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy of posterior corneal elevation, measured by 2 methods, in discriminating subclinical keratoconus from normal corneas. METHODS:In 30 consecutive patients with subclinical keratoconus, and 37 candidates for refractive surgery, posterior corneal elevation was measured using Pentacam's rota...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： de Sanctis U,Aragno V,Dalmasso P,Brusasco L,Grignolo F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the incidence, distribution, current trends, and resistance patterns of bacterial keratitis isolates in Toronto over the past 16 years. METHODS:Microbiology records of suspected bacterial keratitis that underwent a diagnostic corneal scraping and cultures from January 1, 2000, through December 31, 20...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tam ALC,Côté E,Saldanha M,Lichtinger A,Slomovic AR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to relate lysosomal enzyme activities in corneal storage media to the outcome of the transplanted corneas. METHODS:Corneal storage media from 358 transplanted corneas were frozen at -70 degrees C and kept for enzyme analysis. Corneas were stored in K-Sol (28), CSM (35), Dexsol (80...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wiffen SJ,Hodge DO,Nelson LR,Bruner WE,Bourne WM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the surface characteristics of lenticules created by small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with different cap thicknesses. METHODS:This prospective study included 20 consecutive patients who underwent bilateral SMILE. Surface regularity of the extracted corneal lenticule was analyzed using sc...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Weng S,Liu M,Yang X,Liu F,Zhou Y,Lin H,Liu Q

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the safety of intracameral injection of minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of povidone iodine (PI) on the corneal endothelium in a rabbit model as a proposed method of prophylaxis against postoperative endophthalmitis. METHODS:We included 32 New Zealand white rabbits in the study. Twenty-f...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： ElKitkat RS,Ebeid WM,Habib EK,Shoukry Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of keratoconus (KCN). METHODS:A systemic literature review and meta-analysis of ocular functional and structural parameters of patients with KCN undergoing cross-linking procedures were performed using PubMed and the web of scien...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Meiri Z,Keren S,Rosenblatt A,Sarig T,Shenhav L,Varssano D

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a 16-year-old woman who had peripheral keratitis as a presenting sign of microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), which rapidly progressed to acute renal failure. METHOD:Case report. RESULTS:The patient's vasculitis was diagnosed by renal biopsy, which was evaluated with histologic, immunofluorescence, and e...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Darlington JK,Mannis MJ,Segal WA,Feiz V,Klug DE

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative mitomycin C in preventing the recurrence of primary pterygium. METHODS:In this prospective, randomized study, 38 eyes of 35 patients with primary pterygium were evaluated. In 19 eyes, the "bare sclera technique" combined with intraoperative application of 0.2 mg/...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Yanyali AC,Talu H,Alp BN,Karabas L,Ay GM,Caglar Y

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the stromal interface quality after femtosecond laser full lamellar cuts in gamma-irradiated corneas (VisionGraft sterile cornea) and to determine the limits of the cut depth using the VisionGraft as donor corneas for laser-assisted lamellar anterior keratoplasty. METHODS:Fourteen VisionGraft corne...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zhang C,Liu L,Tang M,Li Y,Chamberlain W,Huang D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report two patients with primary graft failure (PGF) from a mutual donor. The surgery in each case was done by a different surgeon experienced in penetrating keratoplasty (PK). The cases were managed differently in the postoperative period with good visual results in both cases. We discuss the various manage...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Van Rensburg PD,Raber IM,Laibson PR,Eagle RC Jr

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of Listeria monocytogenes sclerokeratitis and to review the literature. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 25-year-old non-contact lens-wearing male rugby player was referred with progressive infective sclerokeratitis unresponsive to topical antivirals and antibiotics. On examination, visual acui...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tay E,Rajan M,Tuft S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study attempts to measure the quantitative contribution of major chemical fractions of the whole bovine cornea to ultraviolet (UV) absorption between 240 and 300 nm, with special attention to the biologically significant range of 290-300 nm. The cornea was divided into water-insoluble, nonprotein small water-solu...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mitchell J,Cenedella RJ

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to evaluate the effect of a commonly used sodium hyaluronate preparation (Healon, Pharmacia AB, Uppsala, Sweden) on the incidence of endothelial rejection, endothelial cell loss, intraocular pressure, and corneal thickness after penetrating keratoplasty, we conducted a randomized clinical trial. Patients were...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Musch DC,Meyer RF,Sugar A,Soong HK

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Investigators have discovered that topical antiglaucoma drugs may induce meibomian gland dysfunction. This response may contribute to the dry eye disease commonly found in patients with glaucoma taking such medications. We hypothesize that drug action involves a direct effect on human meibomian gland epithelial...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zhang Y,Kam WR,Liu Y,Chen X,Sullivan DA

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a patient whose Descemet membrane detachment following deep lamellar keratoplasty failed to respond to 2 attempts at gas tamponade but later resolved spontaneously. METHODS:A 77-year-old woman with bilateral anterior corneal stromal scarring underwent a right deep lamellar keratoplasty with the Mel...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tu KL,Ibrahim M,Kaye SB

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of repeated intravitreal aflibercept injection (IAI) on the corneal endothelium were studied in patients with unilateral neovascular age-related macular degeneration. METHODS:RE-VIEW was a phase 4, open-label, single-arm, multicenter study. Patients received IAI every 8 weeks after 3 monthly doses....

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lass JH,Benetz BA,Menegay HJ,Tsipis CP,Cook JC,Boyer DS,Singer M,Erickson K,Saroj N,Vitti R,Chu KW,Moini H,Soo Y,Cheng Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a distinct and unusual superficial dendriform keratopathy that can be seen in postkeratoplasty eyes. METHOD:Three Caucasian women in their sixth decade of life were referred to the Corneal and External Disease Service at the University of California, Davis, and underwent penetrating keratoplasty fo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mannis MJ,Garcia-Ferrer FJ,Davitt S

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the association between keratoconus (KC) and immune disorders (IDs). METHODS:A retrospective observational case-control study of all the members in the Central District of Clalit Health Services in Israel who were diagnosed to have KC (years 2000-2007; n = 426) and 1704 age- and gender-matched cont...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nemet AY,Vinker S,Bahar I,Kaiserman I

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a technique for Nd:YAG laser photodiscission of retroprosthetic membrane (RPM) in keratoprosthesis patients that minimizes damage to the optic. METHODS:Prospective review of Boston type I keratoprosthesis patients at 1 site who received Nd:YAG treatment for RPM from 2005 to 2009. Outcomes were base...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Chak G,Aquavella JV

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00