Clinical outcomes of corneal graft infections caused by multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

abstract：PURPOSE:To report clinical experience with the use of voriconazole for management of cases with fungal keratitis and to evaluate the factors affecting treatment outcomes. METHODS:Retrospective database review of all cases with fungal keratitis that were treated with topical voriconazole at the Royal Victorian Eye and ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ramakrishnan T,Constantinou M,Jhanji V,Vajpayee RB

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the correlations between the biomechanical indices determined in Scheimpflug-based corneal biomechanical assessments and the severity of keratoconus (KC) based on corneal tomographic assessments in patients with different stages of KC. METHODS:Fifty-three patients who presented with clinical KC ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Koh S,Inoue R,Ambrósio R Jr,Maeda N,Miki A,Nishida K

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：PURPOSE:To report the clinical results of posterior lamellar keratoplasty (PLK) using predissected organ-cultured donor corneal tissue implanted after stripping of the Descemet membrane. METHODS:Twenty-two eyes of 22 patients in whom a PLK procedure was performed for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and/or Fuchs endot...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nieuwendaal CP,Lapid-Gortzak R,van der Meulen IJ,Melles GJ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate preparation outcomes of tissue prepared for Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) from diabetic and nondiabetic donors. METHODS:In this nonrandomized, consecutive case series, DMEK grafts were prepared from diabetic and nondiabetic donors by experienced technic...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Greiner MA,Rixen JJ,Wagoner MD,Schmidt GA,Stoeger CG,Straiko MD,Zimmerman MB,Kitzmann AS,Goins KM

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate a new method of calculation of total corneal astigmatism based on Gaussian optics and the power design of a spherocylindrical lens (C) in the healthy eye and to compare it with keratometric (K) and power vector (PV) methods. METHODS:A total of 92 healthy eyes of 92 patients (age, 17-65 years) were ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Piñero DP,Caballero MT,Nicolás-Albujer JM,de Fez D,Camps VJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the association between atherosclerotic changes in the common carotid artery (CA) and conjunctival and corneal calcification (CCC) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. METHODS:Fifty eyes of MHD patients with the highest CCC scores were enrolled. CCCs were scored according to the ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Çalışkan S,Hekimoğlu A,Çelikay O,Biçer T,Canbakan B,Aylı MD,Gürdal C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze whether plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) eye drops preserve their biological characteristics and activity after storage for 3 and 6 months at -20°C, at 4°C, and at room temperature for 72 hours, compared with fresh samples (t0). METHODS:Blood from 6 healthy donors was harvested and centrifuged t...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Anitua E,de la Fuente M,Riestra A,Merayo-Lloves J,Muruzábal F,Orive G

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the characteristics of BioMask as a potential masking agent for use with the excimer laser. METHOD:We addressed ablation rate, smoothness, ease of use, dioptric shift, treatment of standardized irregular topography, and ability of BioMask to induce dioptric change in vivo. RESULTS:BioMask ablates at...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Stevens SX,Bowyer BL,Sanchez-Thorin JC,Rocha G,Young DA,Rowsey JJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate tear film osmolarity in patients treated with intraocular pressure-lowering medications. METHODS:Forty patients treated for glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OHT) were consecutively recruited for the study. Each patient was asked to complete an evaluation of ocular surface disease symptoms, the Ocul...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Labbé A,Terry O,Brasnu E,Van Went C,Baudouin C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare topographic and biomechanical properties of corneas in patients with acromegaly with those of healthy individuals. METHODS:Thirty-five patients with acromegaly (study group) and 35 healthy individuals (control group) were enrolled in this prospective study. Topographic meas...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Altinkaynak H,Duru N,Ersoy R,Kalkan Akcay E,Ugurlu N,Cagil N,Cakir B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the use of serial computed tomography (CT) in the detection of osteo-odonto-lamina resorption in osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) and to investigate the use of new volumetric software, Advanced Lung Analysis software (3D-ALA; GE Healthcare), for detecting changes in OOKP laminar volume. METHODS:A...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sipkova Z,Lam FC,Francis I,Herold J,Liu C

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical features, histopathology, surgical management and possible etiopathogenesis of corneoscleral epithelial cysts. METHODS:Three patients with corneoscleral epithelial cysts underwent surgical ablation of the cysts. Material obtained during surgery was subjected to histopathologic analysis...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Rao SK,Fogla R,Biswas J,Padmanabhan P

更新日期：1998-07-01 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 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：PURPOSE:To assess the reproducibility of relatives' replies to questions asked at the time of corneal donation and again 2 months later concerning infectious disease risk factors and to identify characteristics associated with inconsistent responses. METHODS:A reinterview study involving individuals who answered quest...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Scardino MK,Hwang SJ,Hanna CL,Danneffel-Mandelkorn MB,Wilhelmus KR

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the difference between endothelial cells from tissues preserved in media supplemented with fetal bovine serum (FBS) and recombinant human serum albumin (rHSA). METHODS:In a donor-matched study, 48 tissues were preserved for 28 days at 31°C in Cornea Max and Cornea Syn supplemented with FBS and rHSA, ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Parekh M,Ruzza A,Ponzin D,Ahmad S,Ferrari S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Salzmann's nodular degeneration is a rare, noninflammatory, slowly progressive, degenerative condition. Bluish-white nodules raised above the surface of the cornea characterize it. It has usually developed in corneas with a history of phlyctenulosis, trachoma, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, measles, scarlet fever, and v...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Das S,Link B,Seitz B

更新日期：2005-10-01 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：PURPOSE:To report a case of infectious crystalline keratopathy caused by Gemella haemolysans. METHODS:Observational case report. A 65-year-old woman underwent penetrating keratoplasty for contact lens-related Acanthamoeba keratitis and developed a nonhealing epithelial defect. Despite continued prophylaxis with topica...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Elmallah MK,Munir WM,Janda WM,Tu EY

更新日期：2006-12-01 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 report a case of Listeria monocytogenes sclerokeratitis and to review the literature. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 25-year-old non-contact lens-wearing male rugby player was referred with progressive infective sclerokeratitis unresponsive to topical antivirals and antibiotics. On examination, visual acui...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tay E,Rajan M,Tuft S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure corneal epithelial thickness (CET) in patients with glaucoma using anterior-segment optical coherence tomography and to evaluate CET changes in relation to corneal epithelial microvilli analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). METHODS:Twenty-two eyes (16 patients) being treated with preservat...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cennamo G,Montorio D,Del Prete S,Del Prete A,Cennamo G

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of antiepiligrin cicatricial pemphigoid with unusual ocular manifestations and its remission after surgical removal of gastric carcinoma. METHODS:We describe a 61-year-old Japanese man with antiepiligrin cicatricial pemphigoid. RESULTS:He presented with conjunctival injection and discharge ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Uchiyama K,Yamamoto Y,Taniuchi K,Matsui C,Fushida Y,Shirao Y

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report our experience with 0.05%-2% topical cyclosporine in the treatment of 4 cases of severe, corticosteroid-resistant, vernal keratoconjunctivitis with shield ulcers. METHODS:Four patients with shield ulcers not responding to medical treatment with topical steroids, antihistamines, and mast-cell stabiliz...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cetinkaya A,Akova YA,Dursun D,Pelit A

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the first use of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) for spontaneous Descemet membrane detachment in a patient with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), keratoconus, and acute bullous keratopathy. METHODS:A case report of a 25-year-old man with OI and symptomatic unilateral bullous...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gorovoy MS,Gorovoy IR,Ullman S,Gorovoy JB

更新日期：2012-07-01 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：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:To investigate the morphological changes of corneal epithelium and subbasal nerves by in vivo confocal microscopy in patients with ocular surface disease (OSD) treated with cord blood serum (CBS) eye drops. METHODS:Twenty patients with OSD (mean age 61.1 ± 12.6 years) were included in this prospective 1-arm st...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Giannaccare G,Buzzi M,Fresina M,Velati C,Versura P

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The compositional, structural, and functional relationships of meibum may provide insights into the loss of tear film stability. Although the conformation of meibum lipids has been studied rigorously, that of tear lipids has not. METHODS:Tear lipids (TLHSCT) and meibum (MHSCT) from patients who had hematopoiet...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Borchman D,Ramakrishnan V,Henry C,Ramasubramanian A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00