Sweet syndrome presenting as resistant conjunctivitis.

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the long-term changes in anterior and posterior corneal irregular astigmatism and curvatures after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). METHODS:Fifty eyes of 28 patients underwent SMILE for myopic astigmatism. All procedures were performed using the VisuMax® femtosecond laser. A Scheimpflug...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sideroudi H,Lazaridis A,Messerschmidt-Roth A,Labiris G,Kozobolis V,Sekundo W

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of corneal infection with Chrysosporium parvum, a filamentous fungus usually associated with pulmonary infections. METHODS:A 43-year-old Saudi man had a corneal stromal infiltrate and perforation of his left eye. He was treated with a therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty and topical and system...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wagoner MD,Badr IA,Hidayat AA

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate corneal stiffness and analyze its possible influence on other corneal biomechanical and nonbiomechanical parameters in myopic eyes of Chinese patients. METHODS:A total of 387 healthy (right) myopic eyes were included in this study. Corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology was used to measure...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zhang Y,Wang Y,Li L,Dou R,Wu W,Wu D,Jhanji V

更新日期：2018-07-01 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:Surgical excision is the standard treatment for pterygium. This study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel technique using low-temperature plasma (LTP) for excision and hemostasis in pterygium surgery. METHODS:A prospective, comparative, and randomized clinical trial was conducted on 60...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Huang H,Li S,Zhong J,Wang B,Peng L,Deng Y,Wang M,Yuan J

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the visual function information obtained from multiple reading tests in a dry eye population. METHODS:In this case-control, single-center clinical research center-based study, 15 subjects with dry eye (mean age 65 years) and 10 normal subjects (mean age 40 years) were incl...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ousler GW 3rd,Rodriguez JD,Smith LM,Lane KJ,Heckley C,Angjeli E,Abelson MB

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate and compare the in vitro antimicrobial activity of levofloxacin versus ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin against ocular isolates from patients with bacterial conjunctivitis. METHODS:The in vitro antimicrobial susceptibilities of ocular isolates to levofloxacin, ofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin were determine...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Graves A,Henry M,O'Brien TP,Hwang DG,Van Buskirk A,Trousdale MD

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, and prognosis of fungal keratitis caused by Exserohilum. METHODS:All culture-proven cases of keratomycosis caused by Exserohilum presented from January 2012 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed using a computerized database. RESULTS:Amo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Rathi H,Venugopal A,Rameshkumar G,Ramakrishnan R,Meenakshi R

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate and compare corneal thickness in normal and dry eyes. METHODS:The Orbscan corneal topography system was used to measure the corneal thickness at nine locations in the central and peripheral (superior, superonasal, nasal, inferonasal, inferior, inferotemporal, temporal, superotemporal) cornea in 38 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Liu Z,Pflugfelder SC

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the changes in anterior and posterior corneal irregularity after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS:This retrospective study included 27 eyes of 23 patients who underwent DMEK and 27 eyes of age-matched healthy controls. Corneal irregularity indexes, surface regularity of...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Oyakawa I,Hayashi T,Kobashigawa Y,Matsuzawa A,Takahashi H,Kato N

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is an extreme hypersensitivity to sunlight causing skin freckling and pigmentary changes because of defective DNA repair mechanisms. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the spectrum of ocular and systemic features in XP at a tertiary eye care center in India over 32 years. MET...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nandyala S,Mohamed A,Chaurasia S,Kaliki S,Ramappa M,Vemuganti GK

更新日期：2020-11-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the outcomes of Boston keratoprosthesis (K-pro) type I implantation for congenital aniridia. METHODS:A retrospective review of the medical records of every patient with congenital aniridia who underwent Boston K-pro type I implantation at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from January 1, 2...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Rixen JJ,Cohen AW,Kitzmann AS,Wagoner MD,Goins KM

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine whether corneal epithelial defects and epitheliopathy in patients with unilateral dysfunction of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve (neurotrophic keratitis) is associated with reduced aqueous tear production. Sensation of the skin, cornea, and nasal mucosa, aqueo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Heigle TJ,Pflugfelder SC

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine if superficial lamellar corneal excision with femtosecond laser followed by phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) using a masking substance improves visual acuity and optical quality of patients with severe corneal opacities. METHODS:Twelve eyes with corneal haze or scarring underwent confocal micros...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Alió JL,Agdeppa MC,Uceda-Montanes A

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)-treated patient who first developed stromal opacities with a typical granular pattern 9 years after surgery, which was confirmed as heterozygous Avellino dystrophy by DNA analysis. METHODS:A 37-year-old woman, who had undergone PRK 17 years ago, has been followed f...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Park SH,Mok J,Joo CK,Kim MS

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mycobacterium fortuitum keratitis is an indolent infection of traumatized corneas in humans. To study this disorder in an animal model, 10(4) M fortuitum organisms (10 microliters) were inoculated into the stroma of both corneas of 16 New Zealand albino rabbits. Eight of the rabbits were also given bilateral subconjun...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Paschal JF,Holland GN,Sison RF,Berlin OG,Bruckner DA,Dugel PU,Foos RY

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the viscoelastic marking technique, a novel marking technique of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts that enables usage of a single donor cornea for 2 surgeries-one that uses Descemet membrane and endothelium (DMEK) and the other using the stroma and Bowman layer. METHODS:A ret...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Or L,Krakauer Y,Sorkin N,Knyazer B,Ashkenazy Z,Gushansky K,Dubinsky-Pertzov B,Gazit I,Einan-Lifshitz A

更新日期：2020-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy and safety of combined intracameral sulfur hexafluoride and full-thickness corneal sutures in the treatment of acute corneal hydrops (CH). METHODS:This is an uncontrolled series of cases with keratoconus (KC), keratoglobus (KG), and pellucid marginal degeneration that presented with CH o...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mohebbi M,Pilafkan H,Nabavi A,Mirghorbani M,Naderan M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the efficacy of a topical anti-tumor necrosis factor-α agent, infliximab, in a mouse model of experimental dry eye (EDE). METHODS:EDE was induced in C57BL/6 mice, with or without topical treatment consisting of balanced salt solution or 0.001%, 0.01%, or 0.1% infliximab solutions. Tear volume an...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Li Z,Choi W,Oh HJ,Yoon KC

更新日期：2012-11-01 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 evaluate adhesion of Acanthamoeba trophozoites to different silicone hydrogel contact lens (SHCL) generations with and without multipurpose contact lens care solution (MPS) treatment. METHODS:Acanthamoeba lugdunensis L3a trophozoites were inoculated onto discs trimmed from SHCLs: first generation, Air Optix...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lee GH,Lee JE,Park MK,Yu HS

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We performed a retrospective analysis of 291 consecutive scleral rim cultures, taken at the time of corneal transplantation, from 1981 to 1986. There were 82 positive cultures (39%), and the most common pathogen was Staphylococcus epidermidis, with 24 positive cultures (30%). Ten of these (42%) were resistant to genta...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mathers WD,Lemp MA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the use of intracameral amphotericin B in the management of deep keratomycosis. METHODS:Four patients with deep keratomycosis unresponsive to conventional medical treatment underwent repeated intracameral injections of 5 microg amphotericin B in 0.1 mL 5% dextrose through a paracentesis. Three to 13 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kuriakose T,Kothari M,Paul P,Jacob P,Thomas R

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcome of bifold forceps and cartridge injector suture pull-through insertion techniques for Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). METHODS:A retrospective review was conducted of the medical records of all patients treated with DSAEK at the University of Iowa Hospitals ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wendel LJ,Goins KM,Sutphin JE,Wagoner MD

更新日期：2011-03-01 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

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 investigate agreement between rotating Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam HR, Oculus) and rotating Scheimpflug camera combined with Placido disc corneal topography (Sirius, CSO) in measuring total corneal astigmatism (TCA). METHODS:In this observational study, all patients undergoing cataract surgery with preoper...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Savini G,Næser K,Schiano-Lomoriello D,Ducoli P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Absorbable intracanalicular collagen implants were placed in both canaliculi of one eye of nine human volunteers. The other eye served as a control. Twenty-four hours later 2% sodium fluorescein was placed into both conjunctival sacs. Serial corneal fluorescein concentrations were measured with a scanning ocular fluor...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Unterman SR,Reidy JJ,Hill JH,Kaufman HE

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study dry eye and analyze pathogenic factors in patients after cataract surgery. METHODS:A total of 37 patients (50 eyes) were studied by using a 25-item National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ25) and Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) 3 days before and 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Li XM,Hu L,Hu J,Wang W

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the efficacy of combined excimer laser photoablation and amniotic overlay membrane in the relief of symptomatic discomfort in a 17-year-old patient who had gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy. METHODS:The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was measured with Snellen letters. Slit-lamp examinatio...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Alex AF,Eter N,Uhlig CE

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00