Anterior-Segment Optical Coherence Tomography and Scanning Electron Microscopy to Evaluate Corneal Epithelial Changes in Patients Undergoing Glaucoma Therapy.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the moderately long-term safety and efficacy of repeat penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for treatment of a failed PK graft. METHODS:Retrospective consecutive clinical case series. Of 992 consecutive cases that underwent PK at Baptist Eye Institute, Kyoto, Japan, between April 1998 and September 201...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kitazawa K,Wakimasu K,Kayukawa K,Yokota I,Inatomi T,Hieda O,Sotozono C,Kinoshita S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate visual, refractive, and corneal topography outcomes in eyes with keratoconus that have undergone exchange/adjustment surgery with a new intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) combination after unsuccessful visual and/or refractive outcomes after primary ICRS surgery. METHODS:A retrospective nonra...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Monteiro T,Mendes JF,Faria-Correia F,Franqueira N,Madrid-Costa D,Alfonso JF

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the histopathologic characteristics of a 51-year-old Castroviejo square graft that remained functional for more than 50 years and to describe the wound-healing characteristics over this period of time. METHODS:An 80-year-old woman with a history of keratoconus underwent penetrating keratoplasty wit...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Graue-Hernández EO,Harocopos G,Bradley JC,Smith ME,Mannis MJ

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a rat model of chronic Acanthamoeba polyphaga keratitis suitable for pharmacologic assessment of therapeutic agents. METHODS:An A. polyphaga isolate (ATCC #50495) was grown in peptone-yeast extract-glucose medium. Five-weeks-old, Sprague-Dawley male rats were injected with 10(3) or 10(4) trophozoite...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Vasseneix C,Gargala G,François A,Hellot MF,Duclos C,Muraine M,Benichou J,Ballet JJ,Brasseur G,Favennec L

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the immediate effect of ocular rubbing on corneal topography. METHODS:Corneal topography and analysis were performed before, immediately after, and 5 minutes after eyelid rubbing in 29 volunteers without ocular disease. RESULTS:The surface regularity index increased from a baseline of 0.24 to 0.91 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mansour AM,Haddad RS

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) DNA in failed Descemet membrane stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) grafts. METHODS:A retrospective interventional case series of patients with DSAEK graft failure treated at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary between January 2...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Yin D,Huang A,Warrow D,Ritterband DC,Seedor JA,McCormick SA,Milman T

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a novel use of conjunctival autograft in the management of surgically induced scleral necrosis that occurred after squint surgery. METHODS:Interventional case report. RESULTS:A 22-year-old man underwent bilateral adjustable squint surgery. Two weeks postoperatively, he developed conjunctival retra...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gregory ME,Weir CR,Ramaesh K

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of superficial keratectomy and conjunctival advancement hood flap (SKCAHF) for the treatment of bullous keratopathy in canine patients. METHODS:Nine dogs (12 eyes) diagnosed with progressive corneal edema underwent superficial keratectomy followed by placement of conjunctival advanceme...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Horikawa T,Thomasy SM,Stanley AA,Calderon AS,Li J,Linton LL,Murphy CJ

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK), currently the most common procedure for managing corneal endothelial dysfunction, may be repeated following DSEK failure from a variety of causes. This multicenter study reports the risk factors and outcomes of repeat DSEK. METHODS:This was an institutional r...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Thompson JM,Truong AH,Stern HD,Djalilian A,Cortina MS,Tu EY,Johnson P,Verdier DD,Rafol L,Lubeck D,Spektor T,Jorgensen C,Rubenstein JB,Majmudar PA,Talati R,Basti S,Feder R,Sugar A,Mian SI,Balasubramanian N,Sandhu J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim was to assess the clinical outcomes of corneal graft infections caused by multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA). METHODS:This is a retrospective case series of 38 patients with corneal graft infections caused by MDR-PA managed from June to December 2011. Clinical and demographic details,...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Jain R,Murthy SI,Motukupally SR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate if donor corneas obtained from deaths occurring because of septicemia can be used for corneal transplantation. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study. METHODS:Eleven septicemic donor corneas were used in the study and 10 donor corneas from deaths because of causes other than septicemia were used as contro...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nagaraja H,Anandula V,Kugar T,Shivanna Y,Shetty R

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The shape and position of the eyelids affect corneal topography. This study evaluated preoperative and postoperative corneal topography in involutional ectropion of the lower eyelid. METHODS:Eighteen patients with unilateral involutional lower eyelid ectropion underwent ophthalmic examinations and corneal topo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Detorakis ET,Ioannakis K,Kozobolis VP

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy and surgical success rates of amniotic membrane (AM) transplantation performed for corneal perforation closure using a novel technique. METHODS:This study included 6 eyes from 6 patients with corneal perforation who had received AM transplantation between May 2...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Namba H,Narumi M,Nishi K,Goto S,Hayashi S,Yamashita H

更新日期：2014-06-01 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 identify and assess the quality of questionnaires used to measure quality of life in keratoconus and guide selection of the most appropriate questionnaire for evaluating the impact of keratoconus. METHODS:A literature search was carried out in Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane, and PsycINFO ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kandel H,Pesudovs K,Watson SL

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report spontaneous corneal perforation as a presenting sign of unilateral Terrien marginal degeneration in a young adult. METHODS:A 19-year-old woman presented with sudden loss of vision in her left eye of 1-day duration. Examination revealed superior corneal thinning with superficial vascularization and se...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Srinivasan S,Murphy CC,Fisher AC,Freeman LB,Kaye SB

更新日期：2006-09-01 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:Compare corneal endothelial image analysis by Konan SP8000 and Bio-Optics Bambi image-analysis systems. METHODS:Corneal endothelial images from 98 individuals (191 eyes), ranging in age from 4 to 87 years, with a normal slit-lamp examination and no history of ocular trauma, intraocular surgery, or intraocular ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Benetz BA,Diaconu E,Bowlin SJ,Oak SS,Laing RA,Lass JH

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study investigated the topographic corneal thickness in four groups of Hong Kong Chinese. METHODS:The corneal thickness was determined with an ultrasound pachometer mounted on a X-Y plate. A head rest was used to reduce further any movement from the subject during the measurement. After the central cornea...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lam AK,Douthwaite WA

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the treatment with topical 1% cyclosporine A (CsA) in patients with subepithelial corneal infiltrates (SEIs). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the records of 9 patients (12 eyes) before and after the treatment with CsA 1% eyedrops twice daily. All patients had been treated with topical corticost...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Levinger E,Slomovic A,Sansanayudh W,Bahar I,Slomovic AR

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During wound healing, corneal tissue has to restore its transparency for proper vision. Various cytokines and growth factors are believed to orchestrate cellular behavior in a healing cornea. This review summarizes the roles of 1 such factor, the proinflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha, in the proce...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Saika S

更新日期：2007-10-01 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 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：PURPOSE:To determine the incidence of postkeratoplasty fungal endophthalmitis and keratitis at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. To determine whether there is a relationship between culture-positive corneoscleral donor material and postoperative infection. METHODS:The microbiologic records of corneoscleral donor rim...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Keyhani K,Seedor JA,Shah MK,Terraciano AJ,Ritterband DC

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the incidence of complications and the refractive results in patients with diabetes mellitus treated with laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS:A retrospective review of the charts, focusing on 6-month postoperative data, was performed on 30 eyes from patients with diabetes and 150 a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fraunfelder FW,Rich LF

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP) with three different instruments, Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT), noncontact tonometer, and Tono-Pen after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for myopia. METHODS:A prospective case series study to evaluate preoperative and postoperative IOP measurements of 149 ey...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Garzozi HJ,Chung HS,Lang Y,Kagemann L,Harris A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the clinical features and outcomes for conjunctival melanoma based on patient age. METHODS:A retrospective review of patients with conjunctival melanoma managed at a single tertiary referral center from April 18, 1974, to September 9, 2019. Clinical features and outcomes were compared by patient...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Dalvin LA,Yaghy A,Vaidya S,Pacheco RR,Perez AL,Lally SE,Shields JA,Shields CL

更新日期：2020-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the feasibility of using Brillouin microscopy for assessment of corneal edema in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). Brillouin microscopy analyzes the frequency shift of light inelastically scattered by naturally occurring acoustic waves in a small volume of tissue. The resu...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Eltony AM,Clouser F,Shao P,Pineda R 2nd,Yun SH

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:This article reports the findings of investigations on an osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis in an eye that was enucleated owing to severe complications 12 years after implantation. Scanning electron microscopy and electron probe X-ray microanalysis showed extensive resorption of the bone that was used as a supporting elem...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Caiazza S,Falcinelli G,Pintucci S

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00