Roles of chemokines in ocular allergy and possible therapeutic strategies.

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the carbohydrate sulfotransferase 6 (CHST6) gene in Chinese patients with macular corneal dystrophy (MCD). METHODS:Nineteen unrelated Chinese families with MCD, including 24 patients and 3 unaffected relatives, were examined. Genomic DNA was extracted from peripheral blood leukocytes. The coding reg...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Liu Z,Tian X,Iida N,Fujiki K,Xie P,Wang W,Ma Z,Kanai A,Murakami A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Descemetocele is a severe complication of corneal ulceration associated with a high risk of perforation. We describe a modified air-assisted deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) technique for the surgical management of small and large epithelialized descemetoceles. METHODS:Two representative cases are pr...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gabison EE,Doan S,Catanese M,Chastang P,Ben M'hamed M,Cochereau I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of trocar-assisted, sutureless, scleral-fixated (SSF) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation combined with penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS:This study comprised 4 eyes (4 patients) undergoing trocar-assisted SSF-IOL implantation during PKP. The combined technique was performed in 3 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Karadag R,Bayramlar H,Azari AA,Rapuano CJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare Tono-Pen AVIA (TPA) intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements performed at the limbus with central corneal Tono-Pen AVIA (TPA) intraocular pressure. METHODS:Fifty-one patients attending our outpatient department with a best corrected visual acuity of ≥ 20/40, no corneal disease, and no astigmatism gre...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sharma R,Majumdar S,Sobti A,Arora T,Agarwal T,Dada T

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess frequency, associations, and outcomes of full air fill after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS:This retrospective study reviewed 368 consecutive DMEK cases performed to treat Fuchs dystrophy, bullous keratopathy, or failed keratoplasty. Primary outcomes were air bubble status...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gonzalez A,Price FW Jr,Price MO,Feng MT

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of interface infection by Candida albicans after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). METHODS:A 30-year-old man with keratoconus underwent DALK. Four weeks after surgery, the patient developed multiple infiltrates in the graft-host interface with absence of intraocular infection. Donor ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fontana L,Parente G,Di Pede B,Tassinari G

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop and measure the uptake of a local guideline for herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) and to standardize initial antiviral therapy in Australia. METHODS:The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario Toolkit: "Implementation of Best Practice Guidelines" was used to develop, implement, and evaluate the guide...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cabrera-Aguas M,Kerdraon Y,Symes RJ,McCluskey P,Samarawickrama C,Rawlinson W,Watson SL

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate tear film osmolarity in patients treated with intraocular pressure-lowering medications. METHODS:Forty patients treated for glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OHT) were consecutively recruited for the study. Each patient was asked to complete an evaluation of ocular surface disease symptoms, the Ocul...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Labbé A,Terry O,Brasnu E,Van Went C,Baudouin C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate if the peripheral corneal endothelium that is discarded after the preparation of preloaded Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts for transplantation could be successfully used for corneal endothelial cell culture. METHODS:Complete Descemet membrane-endothelial complex (11.00 m...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Parekh M,Romano V,Ruzza A,Kaye SB,Ponzin D,Ahmad S,Ferrari S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study describes biochemical and morphological differences of pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK) corneas as compared with normal corneas. At the ultrastructural level, all PBK corneas studied had abnormal fibrillar material posterior to the Descemet's membrane. In addition, two of the six PBK buttons ha...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kenney MC,Chwa M

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Meta-analysis to compare pterygium surgery outcomes using limbal conjunctival autograft (LCAG) and other techniques. METHODS:A comprehensive literature search was conducted through June 2011 using PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Registry to identify all randomized control trials reported so far, comparing the...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zheng K,Cai J,Jhanji V,Chen H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The normal cornea is devoid of blood and lymphatic vessels but can become vascularized secondary to a variety of corneal diseases and surgical manipulations. Whereas corneal (hem)angiogenesis, i.e., the outgrowth of new blood vessels from preexisting limbal vessels, is obvious both clinically and histologically...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cursiefen C,Chen L,Dana MR,Streilein JW

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the prevalence of different topographic patterns in refractive surgery candidates and to estimate the extent of candidate rejection based on topography alone. METHODS:We performed a retrospective evaluation of videokeratographies of previously unoperated refractive surgery candidates. The defined t...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Varssano D,Kaiserman I,Hazarbassanov R

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the refractive, keratometric, and visual outcomes of a modified Ruiz procedure in patients with high astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS:Retrospective cohort study with 26 eyes of 24 patients. A modified Ruiz incision pattern was used. Two paired arcuate incisions, centered on...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zuberbuhler B,Agrawal A,Gale R,Kipioti T,Gauba V,Noble B

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of partial limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) caused by epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica mutilans Hallopeau-Siemens treated by transplantation of autologous ex vivo expanded limbal epithelium. METHODS:Review of the clinical findings of an 11.5-year-old boy with unilateral LSCD and epidermolys...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Thanos M,Pauklin M,Steuhl KP,Meller D

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the effect of successful repositioning/rebubbling of the graft on endothelial cell counts (ECCs) in eyes after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. METHODS:This retrospective study reviewed the outcomes of 58 eyes that underwent Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mashor RS,Kaiserman I,Kumar N,Sansanayudh W,Rootman D

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report clinical outcome of treating ocular demodecosis by lid scrub with tea tree oil (TTO). METHODS:Retrospective review of clinical results in 11 patients with ocular Demodex who received weekly lid scrub with 50% TTO combined with daily lid hygiene with tea tree shampoo. RESULTS:These 11 patients also h...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gao YY,Di Pascuale MA,Elizondo A,Tseng SC

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-2, MMP-9, and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 expression in a case of conjunctival intraepithelial squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) treated with topical 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) chemotherapy. METHODS:Clinicopathologic case report. RESULTS:A 71-year-old male...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Iovieno A,Lambiase A,Moretti C,Perrella E,Bonini S

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the tissue samples of 2 corneal recipients from a rabies-infected donor for the presence of rabies to explain their survival. METHODS:Interventional case series with a review of the literature. The explanted corneal donor buttons were examined via nested reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reacti...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Vetter JM,Frisch L,Drosten C,Ross RS,Roggendorf M,Wolters B,Müller T,Dick HB,Pfeiffer N

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) with conjunctival involvement. METHODS:Retrospective chart review. RESULTS:A 10-year-old girl who complained of fatigue and debilitating pain in both hips and legs for >1 year had recurrent episodes of redness and discharge in both eyes wit...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ozbek Z,Makay B,Unsal E,Durak I,Gunes D,Anal O,Ozer E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the tolerance and biocompatibility of mineral pigments for corneal pigmentation histopathologically and immunologically in an experimental animal model. METHODS:Manual intralamellar keratopigmentation was performed in 28 New Zealand white rabbits using micronized mineral pigments. Histopathological ex...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Amesty MA,Rodriguez AE,Hernández E,De Miguel MP,Alio JL

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the effects of the immunotoxin 454A12-rRa on proliferating and confluent human corneal epithelium (HCE) in vitro. Proliferating HCE was sensitive to 454A12-rRA in a dose-dependent fashion. At immunotoxin concentrations of 1,000 ng/ml for 7 days we observed an 86% reduction in cell counts. Confluent HCE was...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fulcher SF,Foulks GN,Wilkerson M,Cobo LM,Jaffe GJ,Hatchell DL

更新日期：1992-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the expression of toll-like receptors (TLRs) in healthy corneas and corneas with active or nonactive herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK). METHODS:Eight corneas with HSK (including 5 active and 3 nonactive cases) and 8 healthy corneas were evaluated for TLR1-10 mRNA by reverse transcription-polymerase cha...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Jin X,Qin Q,Chen W,Qu J

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure corneal epithelial thickness (CET) in patients with glaucoma using anterior-segment optical coherence tomography and to evaluate CET changes in relation to corneal epithelial microvilli analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). METHODS:Twenty-two eyes (16 patients) being treated with preservat...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cennamo G,Montorio D,Del Prete S,Del Prete A,Cennamo G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the factors affecting the time to onset of ocular graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 200 patients with ocular GVHD was performed to evaluate the association between various do...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Shikari H,Amparo F,Saboo U,Dana R

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This trial was a randomized, double-masked, crossover study during which patients with keratoconjunctivitis sicca underwent 6 weeks of treatment with either cyclosporine 1% ophthalmic ointment or placebo followed by 6 weeks of the alternative treatment. Washout periods using only unpreserved artificial tears preceded ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Laibovitz RA,Solch S,Andriano K,O'Connell M,Silverman MH

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lissamine green (LG) is often used in addition to fluorescein to assess the severity of conjunctival damage in dry eye syndrome, which is graded manually. Our purpose was to describe an algorithm designed for image analysis of LG conjunctival staining. METHODS:Twenty pictures of patients suffering from dry eye...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Courrier E,Renault D,Dib E,Urrea C,Kaspi M,Fournier C,Lépine T,Chiambaretta F,Hor G,He Z,Garcin T,Thuret G,Gain P

更新日期：2020-12-18 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

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify whether histopathologic presence of neovascularization is predictive for allograft failure following penetrating keratoplasty for herpes simplex virus (HSV) keratitis. METHODS:Retrospective, interventional case series of 62 consecutive patients with HSV keratitis who underwent penetrating keratopla...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Garcia DD,Shtein RM,Musch DC,Elner VM

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have utilized a radically new type of optical scanning microscope to study the full-thickness morphology of the intact cornea in an excised human eye bank eye and in freshly sacrificed rabbit eyes in situ. This technology enables one to study corneal morphology layer by layer in extremely thin sections, only distur...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lemp MA,Dilly PN,Boyde A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00