Outcomes of Flap Lift Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Enhancements in a Large Patient Population: Does Application of a Bandage Contact Lens Affect Incidence of Epithelial Ingrowth?

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 evaluate the accuracy and precision of corneal flap thickness following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) performed using the 140-, 160-, and 180-microm heads for the Amadeus microkeratome (AMO, Irvine, CA). SETTING:The study took place at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. M...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Jackson DW,Wang L,Koch DD

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a surgical technique to achieve the desired plane during deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in eyes with Descemet membrane (DM) tears due to previous hydrops. METHODS:This was a prospective, consecutive, interventional case series of DALK in 12 keratoconic eyes with healed hydrops. Dissecti...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Goweida MB,Sobhy M,Seifelnasr M,Liu C

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report bilateral epibulbar xanthomatous lesions in an adult with a normal serum lipid profile and no cutaneous or systemic features of a histiocytic disease. METHODS:Clinicopathologic report. RESULTS:A 44-year-old man presented with gradually enlarging yellow epibulbar masses in both eyes. The lesions had ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Satchi K,Loughnan MS,McKelvie PA,McNab AA

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical results of Pentacam-based big bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) to achieve an intended 90% depth of initial lamellar trephination. METHODS:Fifty consecutive eyes of 50 patients with keratoconus, keratoglobus, and anterior stromal scars were included. DALK was performed ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Riss S,Heindl LM,Bachmann BO,Kruse FE,Cursiefen C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To review the incidence, distribution, current trends, and resistance patterns of bacterial keratitis isolates in Toronto over the past 16 years. METHODS:Microbiology records of suspected bacterial keratitis that underwent a diagnostic corneal scraping and cultures from January 1, 2000, through December 31, 20...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tam ALC,Côté E,Saldanha M,Lichtinger A,Slomovic AR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of using a bandage contact lens (BCL) for 3 months for recurrent corneal erosions (RCE) to facilitate epithelial adhesion. METHODS:Retrospective study of patients presented to the Casey Eye Institute (Portland, OR) with RCE after failing at least 6 weeks of medical lubrication therapy. S...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fraunfelder FW,Cabezas M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the association between colonization of contact lenses with Streptococcus pneumoniae and the observation of corneal infiltrative events in a group of patients wearing disposable hydrogel lenses on an extended-wear schedule. METHODS:In a prospective clinical trial, 330 patients wore disposable hydroge...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sankaridurg PR,Sharma S,Willcox M,Sweeney DF,Naduvilath TJ,Holden BA,Rao GN

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin A deficiency causing xerophthalmia, although a major public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa, is rarely seen in people living in developed countries. In such cases, it is usually associated with severe malnutrition caused by intestinal disorders, such as celiac disease, pancreatitis, or extensive bowel surge...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Collins CE,Koay P

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The p63 gene has been identified as a marker of epithelial stem cells. Because pterygium may arise through an expansion of the proliferative capacity of the conjunctiva, we sought to document the expression of p63 in normal conjunctiva and pterygium specimens. METHODS:Immunostaining for p63 expression was perf...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sakoonwatanyoo P,Tan DT,Smith DR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the use of excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in the treatment of corneal subepithelial nodular scarring in a child with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS), a form of ectodermal dysplasia. METHODS:A case report and review of the literature. RESULTS:Excimer laser PTK successfully treated t...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Stahl J,Fulcher S,Berkeley R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effect of mitomycin C (MMC) on the corneal endothelium after primary pterygium surgery. METHODS:This prospective, interventional, nonrandomized, observer-masked study included 46 consecutive patients (51 eyes) with primary pterygium. The bare sclera technique with 1-minute application of 0.02%...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pérez-Rico C,Benítez-Herreros J,Montes-Mollón MA,Germain F,Castro-Rebollo M,Gómez-SanGil Y,Paz-Moreno J,Teus MA

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective chemotherapy for Acanthamoeba keratitis has been hampered because of the marked resistance of the parasites to a variety of antimicrobial agents. In view of the fact that topical Brolene (propamidine isethionate) and neosporin are currently considered to be the medical treatment of choice in Europe, we sough...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Alizadeh H,Silvany RE,Meyer DR,Dougherty JM,McCulley JP

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe microbial keratitis developed in a 74-year-old women receiving long-term corticosteroids. Corneal smears revealed slender, fusiform gram-negative bacilli, but the lesion continued to worsen despite intensive antibiotic treatment. After several days, Capnocytophaga sputigena was identified on culture. Specific a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ormerod LD,Foster CS,Paton BG,Haaf J,Baker AS

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we report a new method for image analysis of the corneal stroma. To obtain the biometric characteristics of a given area, we perform three different treatments of the same image. These automated predictions closely match each parameter (length, surface area, etc.), as measured manually by a "blind investigator." ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Karpouzas I,Durand JP,Keller N,Savoldelli M,Pouliquen Y

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Posterior amorphous corneal dystrophy (PACD) is a rare autosomal-dominant disease, generally classified with the pre-Descemet's dystrophies. It is characterized by deep stromal corneal opacification, flat corneas with low keratometry values, and central thinning. To our knowledge, only one previous ultrastructural stu...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Roth SI,Mittelman D,Stock EL

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the case of a 67-year-old woman with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma (MM) and atypical corneal opacity as the first appearance. METHODS:The patient consulted an ophthalmologist regarding blurred vision that progressed gradually without any systemic symptoms. The corneal epithelium and anterior stroma...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nakatsukasa M,Sotozono C,Tanioka H,Shimazaki C,Kinoshita S

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To estimate the prevalence of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) in the Japanese population using new diagnostic criteria, including lid margin abnormalities and signs of occlusion of the meibomian gland orifices as essential signs. METHODS:The participants were consecutive patients scheduled for cataract surge...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Amano S,Inoue K

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penetrating keratoplasty is currently the only treatment for corneal endothelial dysfunction. Although corneal transplantation has a high success rate, a few problems still remain, such as the limited availability of donor grafts, the change in refraction after penetrating keratoplasty, and the higher chance of immune...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mohay J,Lange TM,Soltau JB,Wood TO,McLaughlin BJ

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the efficacy and safety of subconjunctival bevacizumab injection for the treatment of impending recurrent pterygium. METHODS:A prospective, randomized, single-masked, controlled trial was conducted in 80 patients with impending recurrent pterygium. Patients were randomized into 4 groups using ra...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lekhanont K,Patarakittam T,Thongphiew P,Suwan-apichon O,Hanutsaha P

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the histologic changes in corneal structure after femtosecond laser preparation of posterior lamellar discs, more specifically, the smoothness of the stromal bed and the accuracy of the predicted depth of the horizontal lamellar cut. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Nineteen human donor eyes unsuitable for tr...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cheng YY,Kang SJ,Grossniklaus HE,Pels E,Duimel HJ,Frederik PM,Hendrikse F,Nuijts RM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Endogenous hyaluronan (HA) has previously been shown to be a part of corneal wound healing after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). HA is known to bind considerable amounts of water. This study aimed to show whether HA colocalized with water in the wound area after PRK. METHODS:Five New Zealand White rabbits w...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Weber BA,Fagerholm P,Johansson B

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present long-term clinical and visual outcomes of patients with Peters anomaly. METHODS:The charts of all patients diagnosed with Peters anomaly from January 2000 to December 2012 were reviewed retrospectively. Peters anomaly was classified as type I (with no lens involvement) or type II (presence of kerato...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Elbaz U,Strungaru H,Mireskandari K,Stephens D,Ali A

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Alkaline corneal epithelial wound closure rates in rabbit eyes were compared after topical applications of amniotic membrane suspension, autologous serum, or preservative-free artificial tears. METHODS:Thirty rabbits were divided into 3 randomization groups of 10 rabbits each. Central corneal alkali wound was ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Shahriari HA,Tokhmehchi F,Reza M,Hashemi NF

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the incidence, clinical course, and management of fungal interface keratitis (IK) after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS:This is a single-center retrospective observational case series of 3950 eyes undergoing DMEK. Six eyes with fungal IK were detected and analyzed. Analys...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Augustin VA,Weller JM,Kruse FE,Tourtas T

更新日期：2018-11-01 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 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 goal of this study was to prospectively assess the deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) wound anatomy and its evolution during the 12 months after surgery, using optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS:The eyes of 8 patients (1 eye per patient) who consecutively underwent DLEK for Fuchs dystro...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ferré LA,Nada O,Sherknies D,Boisjoly H,Brunette I

更新日期：2010-07-01 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：:Four patients had removal of their epikeratoplasty lenticules for unsatisfactory visual results. This was out of a consecutive series of 36 eyes. Three eyes were myopic and one was aphakic. In all four eyes, there was significant corneal steepening with an average increase in myopia of 2.4 diopters and an average incr...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nirankari VS

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00