Surgical management of healed hydrops: a novel modification of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty.

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the safety and efficacy of amniotic membrane transplantation to restore and maintain a stable corneal epithelium and reduce ocular surface pain after surgical removal of band keratopathy arising from ocular causes. METHODS:Fifteen patients (16 eyes) from two centers with band keratopathy secondary...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Anderson DF,Prabhasawat P,Alfonso E,Tseng SC

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify potential donor, recipient, surgical, and postoperative factors that may influence survival and visual outcome of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS:As part of a prospective longitudinal study, the electronic records of the New Zealand National Eye Bank were analyzed for the 10-year period fro...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Patel HY,Ormonde S,Brookes NH,Moffatt SL,Sherwin T,Pendergrast DG,McGhee CN

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the influence of incision size on dry eye symptoms in the small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) procedure. METHODS:Ninety-four eyes of 47 patients with myopia and/or myopic astigmatism who had undergone the SMILE procedure were enrolled in this study. The patients were divided into 3 groups a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cetinkaya S,Gulmez M,Mestan E,Ucar F,Ali N

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a patient whose Descemet membrane detachment following deep lamellar keratoplasty failed to respond to 2 attempts at gas tamponade but later resolved spontaneously. METHODS:A 77-year-old woman with bilateral anterior corneal stromal scarring underwent a right deep lamellar keratoplasty with the Mel...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tu KL,Ibrahim M,Kaye SB

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the incidence of sporadic diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) in a large series of LASIK eyes and to suggest the hypothesis that the etiology of sporadic DLK differs from that of epidemic DLK. METHODS:The incidence and severity of DLK was noted in 1352 consecutive eyes that had primary LASIK for myopia...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wilson SE,Ambrósio R Jr

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the corneal and aqueous penetration and pharmacokinetics of gatifloxacin 0.3% and moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solutions and their effect on corneal reepithelialization after penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS:In this randomized, open-label, parallel-controlled study, corneal and aqueous penetration ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Holland EJ,Lane SS,Kim T,Raizman M,Dunn S

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a novel technique for removal of Descemet membrane (DM) tags or remnants in hazy corneas during Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. METHODS:The DM tags or remnants may be difficult to visualize in the presence of hazy corneas. To identify and remove the residual DM remnants and t...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sharma N,Sharma VK,Arora T,Singh KR,Agarwal T,Vajpayee RB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe whether deep lamellar keratectomy with a conjunctival flap is effective for the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis. METHODS:Two patients (three eyes) had at least a 4-week history of painful keratitis misdiagnosed as herpetic keratitis and bacterial keratitis. Both patients were started on multipl...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cremona G,Carrasco MA,Tytiun A,Cosentino MJ

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This report describes a case of multiple myeloma that presented as bilateral eyelid ecchymoses and corneal crystals in the absence of widespread signs of systemic disease. METHODS:A 55-year-old man was found to have the sudden appearance of bilateral eyelid ecchymoses after he flexed 90 degrees at the waist. O...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Goldstein DA,Schteingart MT,Birnbaum AD,Tessler HH

更新日期：2005-08-01 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:The etiology of keratoconus has been the subject of numerous studies. Here, we review the body of literature that attempts to determine what causes keratoconus. METHODS:A review of the published literature was performed to evaluate the possible causes of keratoconus and how the different etiologies may play a ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sugar J,Macsai MS

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the factors associated with sporadic diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) after microkeratome laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS:This large database retrospective study included consecutive cases of LASIK performed between 2007 and 2016 at Care-Vision Laser Centers, Tel-Aviv, Israe...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Segev F,Mimouni M,Sela T,Munzer G,Kaiserman I

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience in the treatment of intraepithelial neoplasia of the conjunctiva using topical bevacizumab. METHODS:Ten eyes of 10 patients with conjunctival neoplasia received 25 mg/mL bevacizumab topically. Changes in the lesions were documented weekly using digital photography. After topical treatm...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Özcan AA,Çiloğlu E,Esen E,Şimdivar GH

更新日期：2014-11-01 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 describe a case of transient band-like keratopathy after ocular exposure to fluocinonide cream and ketoconazole shampoo. DESIGN:Observational case report. RESULTS:A 40-year-old patient presented with acute pain, photophobia, lacrimation, and redness in 1 eye. The symptoms began while using fluocinonide cre...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Savage HI,Edgington B,Appel J

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this report was to describe an uncommon wavelike epitheliopathy after phacoemulsification in a 59-year-old man with well-controlled diabetes mellitus. METHODS:Retrospective case report. RESULTS:A 59-year-old man with a history of well-controlled diabetes mellitus presented to us with irritation...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Babu K,Narasimha Murthy K,Ramachandra Murthy K

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the relationship between corneal thinning measured by clinician-graded slit-lamp examination compared with ultrasound pachymetry (USP), anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT), and the Pentacam. METHODS:Patients with corneal thinning underwent USP, AS-OCT, Pentacam measurements and sta...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Oatts JT,Keenan JD,Mannis T,Lietman TM,Rose-Nussbaumer J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate sleep and mood status in patients with dry eye disease (DED) and analyze the association between sleep quality, mood status, and ocular surface characteristics. METHODS:Consecutive patients with DED (N = 106) and age- and sex-matched healthy controls (N = 50) were enrolled. Tear fluid break up time...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wu M,Liu X,Han J,Shao T,Wang Y

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report clinical, in vivo confocal microscopy and ex vivo histopathologic findings of Salzmann nodular degeneration (SND). METHODS:A 48-year-old woman with symptoms of ocular irritation and decreased visual acuity caused by SND in both eyes was treated by corneal scraping and phototherapeutic keratectomy (PT...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Meltendorf C,Bühren J,Bug R,Ohrloff C,Kohnen T

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of transepithelial cross-linking (CXL) in keratoconic eyes after Intacs implantation. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Twenty-five eyes of 17 patients with bilateral keratoconus underwent Intacs implantation with subsequent cross-linking (CXL) treatment. Inclusion criteria were absence of corneal ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ertan A,Karacal H,Kamburoğlu G

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pharmacokinetics and toxicity of subconjunctival (S/C) amphotericin B (AmB) were evaluated in Dutch-belted rabbits. Following the S/C injection of 1,500 micrograms of AmB, corneal and aqueous levels were determined by bioassay. The highest levels were present in the periphery of debrided corneas at 1 h (90.12 +/- ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： O'Day DM,Smith R,Stevens JB,Williams TE,Robinson RD,Head WS

更新日期：1991-09-01 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：PURPOSE:To report a case of intraocular lens (IOL) exchange performed 1 week after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). METHODS:Describe the clinical findings and outcome of IOL exchange in an 80-year-old man with pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and retained Artisan (Ophtec BV, Groningen, th...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lapenna L,Kadyan A,Busin M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Keratoconus Outcomes Research Questionnaire (KORQ) in patients enrolled in the Save Sight Keratoconus Registry. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted utilizing prospectively collected web-based registry data. The psychometric prop...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kandel H,Pesudovs K,Ferdi A,Mills R,Chen JY,Watson A,Poon A,Downie LE,Watson SL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the regulation of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-3 and MMP-13 expression over time and in the presence of cyclosporine A (CsA) in primary cultured human pterygium fibroblasts. We also examined the effects of CsA on cultured human pterygium fibroblasts. METHODS:Primary cultured human pterygium fi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kim YH,Jung JC,Jung SY,Kim YI,Lee KW,Park YJ

更新日期：2015-09-01 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 present a case of acute idiopathic endotheliitis occurred early after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for progressive keratoconus, and to discuss possible risk factors, causes, and other similar complications in the literature. METHODS:A 24-year-old woman with bilateral keratoconus underwent a corneal ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gumus K

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the changes and trends in the number and characteristics of contact lens-related ulcers (CLRUs) and to compare the results with those of previously published series at our institution. METHODS:Medical records of all patients diagnosed with presumed bacterial corneal ulcers seen at the Cornea Servic...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Yildiz EH,Airiani S,Hammersmith KM,Rapuano CJ,Laibson PR,Virdi AS,Hongyok T,Cohen EJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the first case of fungal keratitis caused by presumed Carpoligna species. METHODS:A 37-year-old gardener sustained a full-thickness, stellate corneal laceration while cutting wood outdoors with a circular saw. Two months after surgical repair, he developed a severe infectious keratitis with descemeto...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Chew HF,Jungkind DL,Mah DY,Raber IM,Toll AD,Tokarczyk MJ,Cohen EJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial viability in bacterial adherence to new soft contact lenses (SCLs) was studied by exposing polymacon and lidofilcon A lenses to Pseudomonas aeruginosa: L, live, untreated bacteria; H, bacteria heated for 1 h at 100 degrees C; and P, bacteria treated with 3% hydrogen peroxide for 1 h. Cultures of groups L, H,...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： John T,Refojo MF,Hanninen L,Leong FL,Medina A,Kenyon KR

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00