In vivo confocal microscopy and anterior segment optical coherence tomography in a case of alternaria keratitis.

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluation of contact lens-induced cytologic changes on the conjunctival surface. METHODS:Fifty eyes of 25 patients wearing soft or rigid gas-permeable contact lenses, and 50 healthy eyes of 25 control subjects were examined with conjunctival impression cytology. Of the patients wearing contact lenses, 40% did...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Adar S,Kanpolat A,Sürücü S,Ucakhan OO

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the tear levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in eyes after Boston keratoprosthesis type I (B-KPro) implantation and to correlate these markers with the established B-KPro prognostic categories. METHODS:Tear washes were co...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Robert MC,Arafat SN,Spurr-Michaud S,Chodosh J,Dohlman CH,Gipson IK

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the refractive, keratometric, and visual outcomes of a modified Ruiz procedure in patients with high astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS:Retrospective cohort study with 26 eyes of 24 patients. A modified Ruiz incision pattern was used. Two paired arcuate incisions, centered on...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zuberbuhler B,Agrawal A,Gale R,Kipioti T,Gauba V,Noble B

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The significance of ocular or corneal aberrations may be subject to misinterpretation whenever eyes with different pupil sizes or the application of different Zernike expansion orders are compared. A method is shown that uses simple mathematical interpolation techniques based on normal data to rapidly determine...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Smolek MK

更新日期：2012-03-01 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: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 compare the central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements measured by using the Pentacam Scheimpflug system with the CCT measured using ultrasound pachymetry (UP) and to compare the compatibility between the methods in normal, keratoconic, and cross-linked keratoconic corneas. METHODS:The study included 50 e...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kosekahya P,Koc M,Yalcinsoy KO,Kocabas DO,Toker MI

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve FITC-conjugated lectins were used to establish a reaction pattern with cellular and noncellular components in fresh-frozen and formalin-fixed paraffin sections of 11 normal human corneas. In frozen sections the epithelium demonstrated the most active lectin staining; keratocytes and endothelium stained to a les...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Brandon DM,Nayak SK,Binder PS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to determine how patients with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration (PMCD) are managed in a tertiary corneal practice. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 45 patients with PMCD from a corneal referral practice was performed. Information collected from the medical records included ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tzelikis PF,Cohen EJ,Rapuano CJ,Hammersmith KM,Laibson PR

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the data of Frank et al. in the light of increasing concern over the safety of contact lenses used for extended wear. Relative risks were calculated for four types of contact lenses (CLs): extended wear soft, daily wear soft, rigid gas-permeable (RGP), and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) lenses--worn ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Bailey CS

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have utilized a radically new type of optical scanning microscope to study the full-thickness morphology of the intact cornea in an excised human eye bank eye and in freshly sacrificed rabbit eyes in situ. This technology enables one to study corneal morphology layer by layer in extremely thin sections, only distur...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lemp MA,Dilly PN,Boyde A

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare endothelial cell analysis by the center and flex-center methods in corneas with guttae of differing severity and to determine the minimum countable cell number for using only the flex-center method. METHODS:Forty-seven eyes with corneal guttae and 50 age-matched normal controls were enrolled in the ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Huang J,Liu X,Tepelus TC,Nazikyan T,Chopra V,Sadda SR,Lee OL

更新日期：2017-12-01 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:To evaluate the therapeutic effect of corneal cross-linking (CXL) in 2 cases of bullous keratopathy combined with corneal ulcer. METHODS:Two patients (2 eyes) were recruited for the sake of the study. Both suffered from bullous keratopathy and presented a gradually deteriorating, vision-threatening, central co...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kozobolis V,Labiris G,Gkika M,Sideroudi H,Kaloghianni E,Papadopoulou D,Toufexis G

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study explored a new method for removing thermosensitive acrylic punctal plugs from lacrimal puncta. METHODS:A total of 14 dry eye patients (14 eyes), who required the removal of thermosensitive acrylic punctal plugs from the lacrimal puncta because of serious complications, were recruited. Among the 14 p...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zhang M,Zhang X

更新日期：2015-12-01 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 evaluate the results of trocar-assisted, sutureless, scleral-fixated (SSF) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation combined with penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS:This study comprised 4 eyes (4 patients) undergoing trocar-assisted SSF-IOL implantation during PKP. The combined technique was performed in 3 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Karadag R,Bayramlar H,Azari AA,Rapuano CJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the role of initial intraoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) in graft adhesion in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) during early follow-up. METHODS:This retrospective, observational, single-center case series included 118 eyes from 118 consecutive patients treated between May and Ju...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Schmeckenbächer N,Frings A,Kruse FE,Tourtas T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the feasibility of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) performed after previous penetrating keratoplasty (PK) failure and to describe primary outcomes. METHODS:Twenty-eight eyes of 28 patients who underwent DMEK after primary PK failure between January 2013 and November 2017 were i...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pierné K,Panthier C,Courtin R,Mazharian A,Souedan V,Gatinel D,Saad A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of Beauveria bassiana keratitis and to discuss the management of this rare condition. METHODS:An 82-year-old woman underwent surgical repair of a graft wound dehiscence. Seven months later, shortly after the removal of sutures, the patient developed a fungal keratitis. B. bassiana was identi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kisla TA,Cu-Unjieng A,Sigler L,Sugar J

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the clinical course, treatment, and visual outcomes of keratitis with endophthalmitis caused by the filamentary fungus Fusarium. METHOD:One hundred fifty-nine cases of Fusarium keratitis at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute between January 1, 1987 and August 21, 2000 were reviewed. Ten patients with cultur...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Dursun D,Fernandez V,Miller D,Alfonso EC

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRSs) are small arc-like implants that are being used increasingly as a minimally invasive treatment for patients with keratoconus. This study assessed the effectiveness of KeraRing implants, a type of ICRS, to treat keratoconus. METHODS:Retrospective case series descriptiv...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gharaibeh AM,Muhsen SM,AbuKhader IB,Ababneh OH,Abu-Ameerh MA,Albdour MD

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In our report, we present a suspected case of donor-derived Acanthamoeba keratitis after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty. To the authors' knowledge, there have been no confirmed cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis transmission through corneal transplantation. METHODS:Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty was per...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ward MS,Bontu S,Martheswaran T,Mamalis N,Moshirfar M

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to minimize the effect of ocular microfluctuations during videokeratoscopy to improve the qualitative and quantitative analysis of corneal topography. METHODS:A technique was developed to measure the tilt, displacement, and cyclotorsion in multiple videokeratographs from the same cornea. This informat...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Buehren T,Lee BJ,Collins MJ,Iskander DR

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of delayed bilateral Descemet's detachment with spontaneous resolution in one eye following successful treatment of the fellow eye. METHOD:Case report. RESULTS:A 78-year-old male who underwent uncomplicated bilateral cataract extraction with phacoemulsification developed delayed bilateral Des...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Couch SM,Baratz KH

更新日期：2009-12-01 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:Meta-analysis to compare pterygium surgery outcomes using limbal conjunctival autograft (LCAG) and other techniques. METHODS:A comprehensive literature search was conducted through June 2011 using PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Registry to identify all randomized control trials reported so far, comparing the...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zheng K,Cai J,Jhanji V,Chen H

更新日期：2012-12-01 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:Dry eye syndrome (DES) is a common eye disease caused by tear deficiency or excessive tear evaporation. Because the tear film layers play a major role in the pathogenesis of the evaporative dry eye, some previous articles have suggested the possible mechanism of dyslipidemia and DES. However, the previous resul...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Choi HR,Lee JH,Lee HK,Song JS,Kim HC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between a Mediterranean dietary pattern (MeDi) and Vitamin D levels on dry eye syndrome (DES). METHODS:This was a cross-sectional study. Male patients seen in the Miami Veterans Affairs eye clinic with normal eyelid, corneal, and conjunctival anatomy were r...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Galor A,Gardener H,Pouyeh B,Feuer W,Florez H

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00