Identifying the origin of single corneal cells by DNA fingerprinting: part II-- application to limbal allografting.

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effects of single radial or horizontal suture placement in 2-step clear corneal incision (CCI) wound apposition and permeability to particles of India ink. METHODS:Five fresh human globes were included. Two 25-gauge needles connected to a saline solution bag and to a digital manometer were ins...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： May WN,Castro-Combs J,Kashiwabuchi RT,Tattiyakul W,Qureshi-Said S,Hirai F,Behrens A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recent new reports of possible iatrogenic transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) in Europe have prompted renewed scrutiny of current Eye Bank Association of America criteria for evaluation of potential corneal donors in this country. A prior study evaluated the risk of CJD occurring in U.S. corneal don...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hogan RN,Brown P,Heck E,Cavanagh HD

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe bilateral microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis in healthy individuals with long-term follow-up. METHODS:Six cases of smear-positive bilateral microsporidial keratoconjunctivitis were diagnosed and followed up during the study period August 2017 to January 2019. Associated risk factors, clinical feat...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mohanty A,Mitra S,Das S,Priyadarshini S,Sahu SK

更新日期：2020-07-01 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 evaluate if donor corneas obtained from deaths occurring because of septicemia can be used for corneal transplantation. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study. METHODS:Eleven septicemic donor corneas were used in the study and 10 donor corneas from deaths because of causes other than septicemia were used as contro...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nagaraja H,Anandula V,Kugar T,Shivanna Y,Shetty R

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure the refractive index (RI) of the human corneal stroma in vivo using an objective Abbé refractometer (VCH-1) and to determine if RI of the stroma is related to age. METHODS:VCH-1 was used to measure RI at the central anterior stroma immediately after lifting the flap in neophyte patients preselected ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Amparo F,Patel S,Alió JL,Rodriguez-Prats JL,Moreno LJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the immediate effect of ocular rubbing on corneal topography. METHODS:Corneal topography and analysis were performed before, immediately after, and 5 minutes after eyelid rubbing in 29 volunteers without ocular disease. RESULTS:The surface regularity index increased from a baseline of 0.24 to 0.91 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mansour AM,Haddad RS

更新日期：2002-11-01 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 report the association between colonization of contact lenses with Streptococcus pneumoniae and the observation of corneal infiltrative events in a group of patients wearing disposable hydrogel lenses on an extended-wear schedule. METHODS:In a prospective clinical trial, 330 patients wore disposable hydroge...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sankaridurg PR,Sharma S,Willcox M,Sweeney DF,Naduvilath TJ,Holden BA,Rao GN

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

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 compare optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) and ultrasound pachymetry in measuring corneal graft thickness in patients after keratoplasty. METHODS:We retrospectively measured the central graft thickness in 41 eyes of 41 patients with the OLCR pachymeter (Haag Streit, Koeniz, Switzerland) and the SP-2...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gaujoux T,Borderie VM,Yousfi H,Bourcier T,Touzeau O,Laroche L

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate endothelial cell damage after eye bank preparation and passage through 1 of 2 different injectors for Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty grafts. METHODS:Eighteen Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty grafts were prepared by Lions VisionGift with the standard partial prepeel technique a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Schallhorn JM,Holiman JD,Stoeger CG,Chamberlain W

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Alkaline corneal epithelial wound closure rates in rabbit eyes were compared after topical applications of amniotic membrane suspension, autologous serum, or preservative-free artificial tears. METHODS:Thirty rabbits were divided into 3 randomization groups of 10 rabbits each. Central corneal alkali wound was ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Shahriari HA,Tokhmehchi F,Reza M,Hashemi NF

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the visual outcomes and postoperative complications in patients undergoing penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) in 1 eye followed by Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in their fellow eye. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of 11 patients, who underwent a PKP procedure first in 1 eye and then...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Maier AK,Gundlach E,Gonnermann J,Klamann MK,Eulufi C,Bertelmann E,Joussen AM,Torun N

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Videokeratoscopes provide a wealth of information about the topography of the ocular surface. Although there have been numerous studies of the accuracy and precision of videokeratoscopes with inanimate test objects, little information exists on their precision (repeatability) for real eyes. METHODS:To investig...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Buehren T,Collins MJ,Iskander DR,Davis B,Lingelbach B

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of ocular surface allergy in the forms of atopic conjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis has been highlighted by specific functions of chemokines. In the context of late-phase allergic responses, these molecules have key roles in recruitment and activation of leukocytes. Their interaction with lig...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Miyazaki D,Nakamura T,Komatsu N,Nawata N,Ikeda Y,Inoue Y,Higashi H,Ono SJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether glucocorticoids suppress corneal lymphatic vessel growth (lymphangiogenesis) or induce lymphatic vessel regression. METHODS:We measured human lymphatic endothelial cell proliferation and collagen-induced tubulogenesis in culture conditions with and without dexamethasone, a potent glucocort...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Steele MM,Kelley PM,Schieler AM,Tempero RM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a solitary epibulbar neurofibroma in 2 elderly patients without systemic neurofibromatosis. METHODS:Case reports and literature review. RESULTS:A 67-year-old man presented with a 2-month history of left epibulbar mass. On slit-lamp examination, an 8- × 8-mm amelanotic, translucent, gelatinous, circu...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tanaka TS,Elner VM,Demirci H

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements measured by using the Pentacam Scheimpflug system with the CCT measured using ultrasound pachymetry (UP) and to compare the compatibility between the methods in normal, keratoconic, and cross-linked keratoconic corneas. METHODS:The study included 50 e...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kosekahya P,Koc M,Yalcinsoy KO,Kocabas DO,Toker MI

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of using a bandage contact lens (BCL) for 3 months for recurrent corneal erosions (RCE) to facilitate epithelial adhesion. METHODS:Retrospective study of patients presented to the Casey Eye Institute (Portland, OR) with RCE after failing at least 6 weeks of medical lubrication therapy. S...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fraunfelder FW,Cabezas M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pseudophakic/aphakic bullous keratopathy (PBK/ABK) human corneas accumulate an extracellular matrix glycoprotein tenascin-C (TN-C), an important modulator of cell adhesion and migration. Here, the purpose was to identify specific TN-C mRNA splice variants in normal and PBK/ABK human corneas. METHODS:Convention...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Saghizadeh M,Khin HL,Bourdon MA,Kenney MC,Ljubimov AV

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate sleep and mood status in patients with dry eye disease (DED) and analyze the association between sleep quality, mood status, and ocular surface characteristics. METHODS:Consecutive patients with DED (N = 106) and age- and sex-matched healthy controls (N = 50) were enrolled. Tear fluid break up time...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wu M,Liu X,Han J,Shao T,Wang Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess ultrastructural modifications in keratocytes and inflammatory cell response in rabbit corneas after riboflavin and ultraviolet A exposure using immunofluorescence microscopy. METHODS:Twenty adult New Zealand albino rabbits weighing 2.0–3.0 kg were used in this study. Two rabbits served as controls.Th...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Esquenazi S,He J,Li N,Bazan HE

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The shape and position of the eyelids affect corneal topography. This study evaluated preoperative and postoperative corneal topography in involutional ectropion of the lower eyelid. METHODS:Eighteen patients with unilateral involutional lower eyelid ectropion underwent ophthalmic examinations and corneal topo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Detorakis ET,Ioannakis K,Kozobolis VP

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Gemella haemolysans. METHODS:Observational case report. A 65-year-old woman underwent penetrating keratoplasty for contact lens-related Acanthamoeba keratitis and developed a nonhealing epithelial defect. Despite continued prophylaxis with topica...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Elmallah MK,Munir WM,Janda WM,Tu EY

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the feasibility of corneal reconstruction utilizing cultured human corneal endothelial cells (HCECs). METHODS:We cultivated HCECs using culture dishes pre-coated with bovine corneal endothelial extracellular matrix. The effect of donor age on HCECs was investigated. We reconstructed corneas usin...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Amano S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a surgical technique to achieve the desired plane during deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in eyes with Descemet membrane (DM) tears due to previous hydrops. METHODS:This was a prospective, consecutive, interventional case series of DALK in 12 keratoconic eyes with healed hydrops. Dissecti...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Goweida MB,Sobhy M,Seifelnasr M,Liu C

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Previous work has suggested that Descemet membrane (DM) folds arise in response to corneal swelling. However, their origin has not been closely explored. In this study, we used optical coherence tomography to evaluate whether DM folds arise secondary to folds in the middle stroma. METHODS:Serial optical cohere...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Annadanam A,Stoeger CG,Galloway JD,Hikes MT,Jun AS

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is known to promote corneal epithelial wound healing in experimental scrape and keratectomy models. We studied its efficacy in treating alkali-burned epithelial ulceration. EGF induced hyperplasia and cell proliferation to resurface the denuded and denatured corneal stroma, but it did not...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Singh G,Foster CS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the long-term clinical course of dry eye in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). METHODS:A prospective case series of 49 patients with cGVHD was conducted. Complete history and ophthalmic examination were performed at baseline and at 36 months (range, 26-53). All patients received...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sáles CS,Johnston LJ,Ta CN

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00