White light confocal microscopy of preserved human corneas from an eye bank.

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：: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 determine whether autologous Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty is technically feasible and whether it eliminates the risk of endothelial rejection in "only eyes" at high risk of immunological rejection. METHODS:This is a prospective observational interventional study from 2016 to 2018 with a 24-mo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Myerscough J,Friehmann A,Bovone C,Busin M

更新日期：2020-05-01 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 assess the surgical and clinical outcomes of anterior lamellar keratoplasty using anterior corneal buttons from Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) donor tissue. METHODS:Retrospective data from 8 patients with unilateral limbal dermoids, treated between February 2011 and January 20...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wu KI,Chu HS,Pai AS,Hou YC,Lin SY,Chen WL,Hu FR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To test whether verteporfin with a nonthermal laser increases corneal mechanical stiffness and resistance to enzymatic degradation ex vivo. METHODS:Thirty human corneas (n = 5 per group) were treated with verteporfin alone (V), irradiated with nonthermal laser therapy (689 nm) alone (NTL), or received combined...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Alageel SA,Arafat SN,Salvador-Culla B,Kolovou PE,Jahanseir K,Kozak A,Braithwaite GJC,Ciolino JB

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the effect of the corneal asphericity and toricity on the map patterns and best fit sphere (BFS) characteristics in elevation topography. METHODS:The corneal surface was modeled as a biconic surface of principal radii and asphericity values of r1 and r2 and Q1 and Q2, respectively. The apex of the ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gatinel D,Malet J,Hoang-Xuan T,Azar DT

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome is potentially a blinding condition as a result of glaucoma and/or corneal decompensation. The basic pathology seems to be in the corneal endothelium, which many studies confirm takes on a characteristic slit lamp appearance of hammered silver and image reversal with the spe...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sherrard ES,Frangoulis MA,Muir MG

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report risk factors, clinical course, and outcome in patients with infectious keratitis following implantation of intracorneal ring segments (ICRS). METHODS:The records of 8 patients with culture-proven infectious keratitis after ICRS (Ferrara or Intacs) implantation were retrospectively reviewed. Age, gend...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hofling-Lima AL,Branco BC,Romano AC,Campos MQ,Moreira H,Miranda D,Kwitko S,de Freitas D,Casanova FH,Sartori M,Schor P,Souza LB

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess changes in color discernment after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). METHODS:In this prospective, single-center study, the study group was composed of 26 patients with FECD, aged 46 to 85 years, who underwent DMEK as a singl...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Price DA,Price MO,Lopez A,Price FW Jr

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the potential risk of severe positive vitreous pressure during combined penetrating keratoplasty, cataract extraction, and intraocular lens implantation (triple procedure), using positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during general endotracheal anesthesia. METHODS:This is a case report of a 32-year...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pillar A,Jeng BH,Munir WM

更新日期：2016-11-01 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:Comparison of corneal pachymetry assessment with ultrasound and Orbscan II using acoustic factor and subtraction methods. METHODS:Ultrasound and Orbscan pachymetry for all patients with LASIK performed between July 2002 and May 2003 were retrospectively analyzed. Comparison between the 2 preoperative measureme...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cheng AC,Tang E,Mohamed S,Lam DS

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to report a case of a central Descemet membrane detachment after heavy silicone oil removal from the anterior chamber. METHODS:This is a case report of a patient operated with scleral buckling and heavy silicone oil implantation for recurrent retinal detachment. In the patient's follo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kymionis GD,Tsoulnaras KI,Xanthopoulou NA,Klados NE,Tsilimbaris MK

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the effects of levobunolol hydrochloride and timolol maleate on tear volume, precorneal tear film stability, and corneal epithelial barrier function in normal human eyes. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:The study population consisted of 14 healthy volunteers. To obtain pretreatment baseline values, we determin...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ishibashi T,Yokoi N,Kinoshita S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe the clinical, molecular genetic, and pathologic findings of a patient with corneal decompensation associated with the mitochondrial ophthalmoplegia plus (Kearns-Sayre) syndrome. Ultrastructurally abnormal mitochondria were observed and possibly implicate this organelle in the pathogenesis of corne...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Chang TS,Johns DR,Stark WJ,Drachman DB,Green WR

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corneal neovascularization complicates many anterior segment diseases. Corneal laser photocoagulation using yellow light (577 nm) has been shown to reduce corneal neovascularization. No histopathologic studies of the effects of this treatment on the eye have been reported, however. Target (cornea) and nontarget (iris,...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hemady RK,Baer JC,Foster CS

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the clinical presentation of limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) associated with glaucoma surgeries. METHODS:This is a retrospective cross-sectional study of patients with LSCD and glaucoma who presented to the Stein Eye Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, between 2009 and 20...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sun Y,Yung M,Huang L,Tseng C,Deng SX

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the effect of cataract surgery on semiautomated human corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) estimation using noncontact specular microscopy. METHODS:In this prospective clinical study, 62 consecutive patients undergoing cataract surgery were studied. To evaluate possible variations of accuracy and a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wirbelauer C,Wollensak G,Pham DT

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：PURPOSE:To report on a patient in whom hyperopic Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL, STAAR Surgical, Nidau, Switzerland) and limbal relaxing incisions have been beneficial for the correction of hyperopic astigmatism after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS:The 48-year-old man had undergone LASIK to correct hi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kamiya K,Shimizu K,Komatsu M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the surface epithelium of 30 eyes with color specular microscopy at 3-month intervals 1-18 months following penetrating keratoplasty. At least three examinations were performed on most eyes. We found a vortex keratopathy to be present in 70% of these eyes. In nine eyes, this vortex pattern was present at e...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mathers WD,Lemp MA

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Lamellar techniques for selective replacement of diseased corneal structures have recently been improved. Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) allows the sole replacement of the endothelium--Descemet membrane layer (EDM). However, wide-spread use of DMEK is currently limited because of problems wit...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kruse FE,Laaser K,Cursiefen C,Heindl LM,Schlötzer-Schrehardt U,Riss S,Bachmann BO

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy of conjunctival resection versus conjunctival resection with amniotic membrane graft (AMG) in patients with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis not responsive to medical therapies. METHODS:In a retrospective and comparative study, 16 eyes of 9 patients with long-lasting superior limbic...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gris O,Plazas A,Lerma E,Güell JL,Pelegrín L,Elíes D

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of long-term corneal clarity after spontaneous resolution of corneal edema associated with iatrogenic endothelial trauma in a patient with Fuchs dystrophy. METHODS:Retrospective case report. RESULTS:An 84-year-old woman with Fuchs dystrophy experienced an iatrogenic descemetorhexis during com...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Koenig SB

更新日期：2013-06-01 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 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:The purpose of this study was to report the first case of fungal keratitis resulting from Thielavia sp. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective chart review. RESULTS:A 10-year old girl presented 2 weeks after ocular plant injury with pain and corneal stromal infiltration with central ulceration and ill-defined m...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Theoulakis P,Goldblum D,Zimmerli S,Muehlethaler K,Frueh BE

更新日期：2009-10-01 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：:A serial study was carried out with the scanning electron microscope every 5 h to examine the endothelial alterations that occur when the rabbit cornea remains in the eye after enucleation. The findings are compared with those encountered when the cornea with a scleral rim was removed from the globe immediately after ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Bonafonte S,Aguirre Vila-Coro A,Aguirre Vila-Coro A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00