In vivo confocal microscopic findings of two siblings with Maroteaux-Lamy syndrome.

abstract：PURPOSE:The goal of this study was to prospectively assess the deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) wound anatomy and its evolution during the 12 months after surgery, using optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS:The eyes of 8 patients (1 eye per patient) who consecutively underwent DLEK for Fuchs dystro...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ferré LA,Nada O,Sherknies D,Boisjoly H,Brunette I

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the histopathologic findings in the host tissue of 2 human keratoconic corneas undergoing maximum-depth anterior lamellar keratoplasty (MDALK) using the manual dissection technique described by Melles. METHODS:Corneal buttons were examined from 2 patients with keratoconus who underwent MDALK using th...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Saw VP,Ng T,Crouch R,Maloof AJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the stability of the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap in a rabbit model when subjected to vertical acceleration at nine times the force of gravity (+9 Gz) in an aircraft cockpit ejection simulator. METHODS:Thirty-six eyes from 25 New Zealand white rabbits underwent LASIK flap creation wit...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Goodman RL,Johnson DA,Dillon H,Edelhauser HF,Waller SG

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe 3-dimensional optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in a case of granular corneal dystrophy. METHODS:A 1310-nm high-speed swept-source OCT prototype was used to image the 3-dimensional structures of the cornea of a patient with granular corneal dystrophy. RESULTS:Three-dimensional OCT clearl...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Miura M,Mori H,Watanabe Y,Usui M,Kawana K,Oshika T,Yatagai T,Yasuno Y

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the diagnostic usefulness of routine staining of corneal buttons with alcian blue, we evaluated 150 consecutive corneal specimens with hematoxylin and eosin and alcian blue stains. Overall, 67% of specimens demonstrated deposition of acid mucopolysaccharide. More specifically, positive alcian blue stainin...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Weiss JS,Orlando F,Albert DM

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of corneal endothelial deposits associated with rifabutin therapy for Crohn's disease. METHOD:Case report, anterior segment photography, and current literature search. RESULTS:Persistence of corneal endothelial deposits was found to occur in a 55-year-old gentleman 6 years after cessation of ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Williams K,Ilari L

更新日期：2010-06-01 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:The VCH-1 was calibrated against a standard subjective Abbé refractometer using 7 randomly selected turbid semiliquid media. VCH...

journal_title：Cornea

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

更新日期：2011-12-01 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 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:We characterized the presence of hemangiogenesis (HA) and lymphangiogenesis (LA) in human corneal specimens exhibiting 13 underlying pathologies. METHODS:Human corneal specimens were obtained from consenting subjects (n = 2 or n = 3 for each pathology; total sample size, n = 35). The pathological specimens wer...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tshionyi M,Shay E,Lunde E,Lin A,Han KY,Jain S,Chang JH,Azar DT

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of direct contact xylene-related vacuolar keratopathy. METHODS:Interventional case report and review of the literature. RESULTS:Xylene keratopathy is a distinct clinical entity characterized by significantly decreased visual acuity, increased corneal thickness, and the presence of corneal epi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Trujillo F,Dang D,Starck T

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secondary corneal amyloidosis is a rare finding and only 17 cases have been reported in the literature. A case of unilateral secondary localized corneal amyloidosis is presented in a patient with bilateral interstitial keratitis and other stigmata of tertiary syphilis. ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hill JC,Maske R,Bowen RM

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the association of systemic diseases with keratoconus in the general Korean population. METHODS:This is a nationwide population-based retrospective cohort study using the Korean National Health Insurance Service-National Sample Cohort database from 2002 to 2015, involving 1,108,369 individuals. ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lee HK,Jung EH,Cho BJ

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy, predictability, and safety of combined corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL), intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation, and superficial phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in patients with keratoconus. METHODS:Fifty-five eyes received ICRS implantation, followed by CXL and PTK comb...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Rocha G,Ibrahim T,Gulliver E,Lewis K

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial keratoplasty has revolutionized the treatment of corneal endothelial dysfunction and lowered the threshold for treatment by providing rapid visual rehabilitation and setting a high standard for safety and efficacy. Over time, endothelial keratoplasty techniques have evolved toward the use of thinner tissue...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Price MO,Feng MT,Price FW Jr

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe whether subconjunctival bevacizumab decreases corneal neovascularization in patients with ocular surface inflammatory diseases. METHODS:The study is a retrospective case series that includes 8 eyes of 7 patients with corneal neovascularization. Patients received 1-3 injections of 2.5 mg subconjunct...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Doctor PP,Bhat PV,Foster CS

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the visual results, higher-order aberrations, and corneal biomechanical properties of femtosecond small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) at depths of 100 and 160 μm. METHODS:A prospective comparative interventional clinical trial of a series of patients who underwent SMILE. In the right eye, a ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： El-Massry AA,Goweida MB,Shama Ael-S,Elkhawaga MH,Abdalla MF

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：:Spontaneous ruptures in Descemet's membrane in Terrien's degeneration can result in a corneal intralamellar pocket of fluid. We present a case and discuss its management. ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Romanchuk KG,Hamilton WK,Braig RF

更新日期：1990-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of nicergoline in patients with neurotrophic keratopathy. METHODS:This is a prospective, noncomparative interventional study. The study included 27 eyes of 24 patients with neurotrophic keratopathy who were unresponsive to conventional therapy. Patients were tr...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lee YC,Kim SY

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to report a case of acanthamoeba keratitis in a 5-year-old child without a history of trauma or contact lens usage. METHODS:The history, clinical presentation, diagnostic, and therapeutic approaches were reviewed. RESULTS:A 5-year-old child without any history of trauma or contact lens...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Demirci G,Ay GM,Karabas LV,Altintas O,Tamer GS,Cağlar Y

更新日期：2006-04-01 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：:In herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK), herpes simplex virus type-1 DNA fragments and herpes simplex virus-immunoglobulin G immune complexes are present in corneas long after the infective virus has disappeared. These viral components are highly immunogenic and potentiate the production of proinflammatory cytokines and c...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hayashi K,Hooper LC,Shimomura Y

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) performed in amblyopic aged (younger than 8 years) children. METHODS:This is a single-center retrospective study, including 11 eyes (7 congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy and 4 congenital glaucoma) of 6 children in amblyopic ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pereira NC,Pereira Gomes JÁ,Tonin C,Verardo FO,Felippe RS,Dos Santos Forseto A

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To find the level of dissection in keratoconic corneas undergoing deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique. METHODS:In 3 keratoconic eyes that underwent DALK, the operation was converted into penetrating keratoplasty after complete big-bubble formation because of extensive tear...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Jafarinasab MR,Rahmati-Kamel M,Kanavi MR,Feizi S

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of intracorneal hemorrhage developing as a complication of aphakic contact lens use are reported. Patient 1 had a penetrating keratoplasty to restore vision and therefore the histologic examination could be performed on the corneal button. In patient 2 the contact lens use was discontinued with partial resol...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： al-Hussaini AK,Friedlander MH,Karcioglu ZA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP) with three different instruments, Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT), noncontact tonometer, and Tono-Pen after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for myopia. METHODS:A prospective case series study to evaluate preoperative and postoperative IOP measurements of 149 ey...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Garzozi HJ,Chung HS,Lang Y,Kagemann L,Harris A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report 2 cases in which cataract extraction with a foldable acrylic toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation was used to correct (irregular) corneal astigmatism in patients with keratoconus and cataract. METHODS:Case 1 was a 78-year-old man with cataract and keratoconus in the left eye. He underwent phacoe...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Visser N,Gast ST,Bauer NJ,Nuijts RM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility and cut quality of corneal trephination in human donor corneal tissue with the femtosecond laser. METHODS:Twelve human corneoscleral discs were inserted in an artificial anterior chamber. After corneal thickness measurement and tonometry, the cornea was mounted on a femtosecond lase...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Meltendorf C,Schroeter J,Bug R,Kohnen T,Deller T

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00