Treatment of presbyopia with conductive keratoplasty: six-month results of the 1-year United States FDA clinical trial.

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical and in vivo confocal microscopic findings of the cornea in 2 male siblings with Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome. METHODS:Two male siblings 27 and 22 years of age who had been diagnosed with Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome underwent ophthalmologic assessment. In vivo confocal microscopy of their cornea...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mocan MC,Eldem B,Irkec M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our study fills the spatiotemporal gaps in dry eye disease (DED) epidemiology by using Google Trends as a novel epidemiological tool for geographically mapping DED in relation to environmental risk factors. METHODS:We used Google Trends to extract DED-related queries estimating users' intent from 2004 to 2019 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Azzam DB,Nag N,Tran J,Chen L,Visnagra K,Marshall K,Wade M

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary graft failure is a rare but major complication of penetrating keratoplasty. An apparent clustering of four cases during a 1-month period led to a review of all 778 keratoplasties performed by nine surgeons at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary from July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1988. The objectives of this study w...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mead MD,Hyman L,Grimson R,Schein OD

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) epithelial keratitis after intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide injection for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:We describe a case of a 59-year-old woman with a history of ocular HSV disease and severe proliferative d...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Shtein RM,Stahl RM,Saxe SJ,Mian SI

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meibomian glands secrete the oily layer of the tear film, which prevents excessive evaporation of tear fluid. Dysfunction of meibomian glands is not only one of the causes of evaporative dry eye but also one of the main causes of entire dry eye. To understand the pathophysiology of meibomian gland dysfunction, it is i...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Arita R,Fukuoka S,Morishige N

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a new technique for handling Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) specimens intraoperatively and during processing. METHODS:The processing method begins by adding a drop of eosin to the specimen intraoperatively, followed by submersion in 10% formalin solution. The specimen...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Steven Houston SK,Morgan O,Olsakovsky LA,Phillips PM,Ghazi NG

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) using anterior stromal flawed (ASF) donor corneas that were unsuitable for use in full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty as a result of stromal scars, pterygia, or previous corneal refractive s...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Phillips PM,Terry MA,Shamie N,Chen ES,Hoar KL,Stoeger C,Friend DJ,Saad HA

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated the topographic corneal thickness in four groups of Hong Kong Chinese. METHODS:The corneal thickness was determined with an ultrasound pachometer mounted on a X-Y plate. A head rest was used to reduce further any movement from the subject during the measurement. After the central cornea...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lam AK,Douthwaite WA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We studied the possibility that tranilast, an antiallergic and antiproliferative drug, may be beneficial for the treatment of pterygium. METHODS:Pterygium-derived cells were identified by immunohistochemical methods. Growth rate of pterygium-derived cells was determined by using a hemocytometer. Chemotaxis was...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Isaji M,Kikuchi S,Miyata H,Ajisawa Y,Araki-Inazawa K,Tsukamoto Y,Amano Y

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the correlations between the biomechanical indices determined in Scheimpflug-based corneal biomechanical assessments and the severity of keratoconus (KC) based on corneal tomographic assessments in patients with different stages of KC. METHODS:Fifty-three patients who presented with clinical KC ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Koh S,Inoue R,Ambrósio R Jr,Maeda N,Miki A,Nishida K

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the influence of donor characteristics on the outcome of anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) and to evaluate whether corneal donor tissue considered unsuitable for penetrating or posterior lamellar keratoplasty due to poor endothelial condition may be safely used for ALK. METHODS:Institutional setti...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Borderie VM,Sandali O,Basli E,Goldschmidt P,Laroche L

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The efficacy of gene therapy using nonviral vector based on polyplex micelle has been studied against corneal neovascularization in mice. METHODS:A block copolymer, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-block-polycation carrying ethylenediamine units in the side chain (PEG-b-P[Asp(DET)]), was prepared. PEG-b-P[Asp(DET)]...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Iriyama A,Usui T,Yanagi Y,Amano S,Oba M,Miyata K,Nishiyama N,Kataoka K

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare the effect of chloramphenicol eye drops or ointment, high-concentration hyaluronic acid, or no treatment on reepithelialization of corneal erosions in an experimental model. METHODS:Uniform 6-mm corneal erosions were created in 23 rabbit eyes. The rabbits were randomized to...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Barequet IS,Harizman N,Ziv H,Rosner M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our experience in treating two cases of Scedosporium apiospermum keratitis and provide a review of basic scientific and clinical data regarding the treatment of this visually devastating disease. METHOD:We present a case report and literature review. RESULTS:A 35-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wu Z,Ying H,Yiu S,Irvine J,Smith R

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Compare corneal endothelial image analysis by Konan SP8000 and Bio-Optics Bambi image-analysis systems. METHODS:Corneal endothelial images from 98 individuals (191 eyes), ranging in age from 4 to 87 years, with a normal slit-lamp examination and no history of ocular trauma, intraocular surgery, or intraocular ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Benetz BA,Diaconu E,Bowlin SJ,Oak SS,Laing RA,Lass JH

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 47-year-old woman with bilateral iridocorneal endothelial syndrome. The iridocorneal endothelial syndrome has heretofore been considered a unilateral disorder. However, a review of the literature and examination of the patient presented in this report indicate that bilateral occurrence of the ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hemady RK,Patel A,Blum S,Nirankari VS

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a patient with Down's syndrome and keratoconus with acute hydrops who was incidentally noted to have Axenfeld's anomaly. We also review the systemic abnormalities associated with Axenfeld's anomaly and the implications of the diagnosis. To our knowledge, Axenfeld's anomaly has not previously been r...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Stokes DW,Parrish CM

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the Oxford Scheme for grading ocular surface staining in dry eye and to discuss optimization of stain detection using various dyes and filters. Also, to propose a sequence of testing for dry eye diagnosis. METHODS:The grading of corneal and conjunctival staining is described, using the Oxford Schem...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Bron AJ,Evans VE,Smith JA

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the surgical procedure and therapeutic efficacy of femtosecond (FS) laser-assisted keratolimbal allograft (KLAL) transplantation in the treatment of eyes with total limbal stem cell deficiency. METHODS:Ten eyes from 10 patients who underwent FS laser-assisted KLAL transplantation were enrolled. ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Qi X,Duan F,Li X,Zhang X,Li N,Liu M,Gao H

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess changes in biomechanical properties of human cornea after treatment of keratoconus with UV-A-riboflavin corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). DESIGN:Single-center, prospective, interventional study. METHODS:Ten eyes of 10 patients aged 26.5 +/- 5.7 (mean +/- SD) years with progressive keratoconus we...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Goldich Y,Barkana Y,Morad Y,Hartstein M,Avni I,Zadok D

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of penetrating keratoplasties, at the University Eye Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany, using organ-cultured donor corneas and to identify preoperative risk factors, which may influence the event of graft failure. METHODS:In this study, 3...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Yu AL,Kaiser M,Schaumberger M,Messmer E,Kook D,Welge-Lussen U

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of endophthalmitis caused by Clostridium sordellii. METHODS:A 33-year-old man sustained a penetrating injury of the right eye that resulted in several ocular surgical procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling, scleral-sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens, and penetrati...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zink JM,Singh-Parikshak R,Sugar A,Johnson MW

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the vision-related quality of life (QOL) and satisfaction of elderly patients who underwent corneal transplantations. METHODS:Survey data using a modified version of the Visual Function Index were collected in February-March 2013 from 175 patients (age ≥65 years) of 414 elig...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Puri S,Robinson SB,Wang J,Sikder S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the changes of meibomian gland (MG) and tear film stability in subjects with eyelid tattoos. METHODS:Forty female subjects were recruited. Ten subjects had eyelid tattoos and 30 subjects did not (control group). Tear film break-up time (TBUT) measurement and fluorescein staining were performed t...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lee YB,Kim JJ,Hyon JY,Wee WR,Shin YJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the incidence, clinical course, and management of fungal interface keratitis (IK) after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS:This is a single-center retrospective observational case series of 3950 eyes undergoing DMEK. Six eyes with fungal IK were detected and analyzed. Analys...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Augustin VA,Weller JM,Kruse FE,Tourtas T

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective chemotherapy for Acanthamoeba keratitis has been hampered because of the marked resistance of the parasites to a variety of antimicrobial agents. In view of the fact that topical Brolene (propamidine isethionate) and neosporin are currently considered to be the medical treatment of choice in Europe, we sough...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Alizadeh H,Silvany RE,Meyer DR,Dougherty JM,McCulley JP

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We present the clinicopathologic correlations of two case and two other clinical cases of topical anesthetic abuse keratopathy that were originally diagnosed as Acanthamoeba keratitis because of ring keratitis presentation and characteristic history. METHODS:Four patients who were referred to us with suspected...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Varga JH,Rubinfeld RS,Wolf TC,Stutzman RD,Peele KA,Clifford WS,Madigan W

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Decorin is a small chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan that inhibits vascular endothelial cell migration and tube formation. Membrane type 1-matrix metalloproteinase (MT1-MMP) has been shown to be an important angiogenic enzyme in the cornea. We evaluated the specific role of MT1-MMP in decorin cleavage in the cor...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mimura T,Chang JH,Kim TI,Onguchi T,Kojima T,Sakimoto T,Azar DT

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the corneal transplant rejection rate and the rate of graft failure subsequent to rejection in the first 2 years after endothelial keratoplasty (EK) and to compare this to background data for similar cases of penetrating keratoplasty (PK). METHODS:Anonymized data from consecutive cases of EK [deep l...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Allan BD,Terry MA,Price FW Jr,Price MO,Griffin NB,Claesson M

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The records of 39 patients undergoing 40 consecutive penetrating keratoplasties were reviewed to identify donor factors that might correlate with the presence of an epithelial defect on the first postoperative day. Of the 40 transplanted corneas, 13 (32.5%) had no epithelial defect, 18 (45%) had some epithelial defect...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kim T,Palay DA,Lynn M

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00