Lectin binding patterns of the human cornea. Comparison of frozen and paraffin sections.

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：PURPOSE:To report a newly developed noninvasive method to measure the radius of tear meniscus curvature (reflective meniscometry) and its application to normal eyes, dry eyes, and other ocular surface conditions. METHODS:Two types of meniscometer--photographic and video--were devised. Both use tear meniscus as a conca...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Yokoi N,Bron AJ,Tiffany JM,Kinoshita S

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Young children are prone to develop amblyopia after penetrating injury. We sought to evaluate the management of penetrating corneal injury without intraocular foreign body (IOFB) in children

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Segev F,Assia EI,Harizman N,Barequet I,Almer Z,Raz J,Moisseiev J

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of a patient with Down's syndrome and keratoconus with acute hydrops who was incidentally noted to have Axenfeld's anomaly. We also review the systemic abnormalities associated with Axenfeld's anomaly and the implications of the diagnosis. To our knowledge, Axenfeld's anomaly has not previously been r...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Stokes DW,Parrish CM

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a technique for Nd:YAG laser photodiscission of retroprosthetic membrane (RPM) in keratoprosthesis patients that minimizes damage to the optic. METHODS:Prospective review of Boston type I keratoprosthesis patients at 1 site who received Nd:YAG treatment for RPM from 2005 to 2009. Outcomes were base...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Chak G,Aquavella JV

更新日期：2010-10-01 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：:The records of 39 patients undergoing 40 consecutive penetrating keratoplasties were reviewed to identify donor factors that might correlate with the presence of an epithelial defect on the first postoperative day. Of the 40 transplanted corneas, 13 (32.5%) had no epithelial defect, 18 (45%) had some epithelial defect...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kim T,Palay DA,Lynn M

更新日期：1996-09-01 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：: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：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 describe the Oxford Scheme for grading ocular surface staining in dry eye and to discuss optimization of stain detection using various dyes and filters. Also, to propose a sequence of testing for dry eye diagnosis. METHODS:The grading of corneal and conjunctival staining is described, using the Oxford Schem...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Bron AJ,Evans VE,Smith JA

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) on the meibomian glands, ocular surface, and tear parameters. METHODS:The study included 59 individuals (32 subjects with OSAHS, 27 control subjects) who underwent polysomnography in the Chest Diseases Clinic. The right eyes of all ind...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Muhafiz E,Ölçen M,Erten R,Bozkurt E

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report our experience in treating two cases of Scedosporium apiospermum keratitis and provide a review of basic scientific and clinical data regarding the treatment of this visually devastating disease. METHOD:We present a case report and literature review. RESULTS:A 35-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wu Z,Ying H,Yiu S,Irvine J,Smith R

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report a patient with chronic Sweet syndrome (SS) treated by anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) therapy, who presented with a severe bilateral chemosis. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:Conjunctival biopsy revealed an ocular localization of SS. CONCLUSIONS:SS is a rare disorder that usually affects middle-age w...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Michel G,Lhermitte B,Cribier B,Speeg-Schatz C,Bourcier T

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe severe acute corneal hydrops in a patient with previously undiagnosed keratoconus, in which anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) revealed a protruding ridge of tissue on either side of Descemet membrane (DM) break, treated successfully with ultrathin Descemet-stripping automated en...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Blitzer AL,Liles CA,Harocopos GJ,Reidy JJ,Farooq AV

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the tolerance and biocompatibility of mineral pigments for corneal pigmentation histopathologically and immunologically in an experimental animal model. METHODS:Manual intralamellar keratopigmentation was performed in 28 New Zealand white rabbits using micronized mineral pigments. Histopathological ex...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Amesty MA,Rodriguez AE,Hernández E,De Miguel MP,Alio JL

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report two patients with primary graft failure (PGF) from a mutual donor. The surgery in each case was done by a different surgeon experienced in penetrating keratoplasty (PK). The cases were managed differently in the postoperative period with good visual results in both cases. We discuss the various manage...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Van Rensburg PD,Raber IM,Laibson PR,Eagle RC Jr

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The fourth-generation fluoroquinolone, moxifloxacin, covers most gram-positive and gram-negative isolates causing endophthalmitis. It is safe and effective for systemic and topical use, but only limited data are available on prophylactic intracameral administration to prevent endophthalmitis. This study uses a ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kernt M,Neubauer AS,Liegl RG,Lackerbauer CA,Eibl KH,Alge CS,Ulbig MW,A AK

更新日期：2009-06-01 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:To describe the clinical features, disease course, management, and visual outcome of stromal microsporidial keratitis involving the corneal graft in an immunocompetent patient. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:We report the case of a 21-year-old immunocompetent woman, who underwent penetrating keratoplasty for ad...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pradhan S,Mascarenhas J,Srinivasan M

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human type IV collagen discs were found to support proliferation and adhesion of rabbit corneal epithelial cells in tissue culture. To assess the biocompatibility of this synthetic collagen for epikeratoplasty, seven eyes of seven rhesus monkeys underwent epikeratoplasty with lenticules made of human type IV collagen....

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Thompson KP,Hanna KD,Gipson IK,Gravagna P,Waring GO 3rd,Johnson-Wint B

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe two cases of secondary congenital aphakia in association with Peters anomaly. METHODS:Two infants were noted to have corneal opacification at birth. Each child was found to have Peters anomaly requiring corneal transplantation in 1 or both eyes. RESULTS:Each child underwent penetrating keratoplast...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Banning CS,Blackmon DM,Song CD,Grossniklaus HE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of successful medical treatment with oral posaconazole in refractory fungal keratitis caused by Paecilomyces lilacinus. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 57-year-old male, soft contact lens wearer presented with irritation, pain, photophobia, and reduced vision. Slit-lamp examination showed a la...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Arnoldner MA,Kheirkhah A,Jakobiec FA,Durand ML,Hamrah P

更新日期：2014-07-01 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 report 5-year outcomes for graft survival and endothelial cell survival after Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) including regression modeling for cell survival over time. METHODS:This is a single-institution, retrospective, consecutive interventional series of 210 primary DSEK grafts operat...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fajgenbaum MA,Hollick EJ

更新日期：2017-05-01 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

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 report a patient with refractory keratitis after a Boston type I keratoprosthesis treated with corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 29-year-old man with a history of chemical burn in the left eye underwent keratoprosthesis implantation. He developed infectious keratitis 4 mo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zarei-Ghanavati S,Irandoost F

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the times for an optimally secreting meibomian gland (OSMG) to be drained of available liquid secretion, to recover with expressible liquid secretion, and then to be redrained. METHODS:Twelve subjects with no dry eye symptoms and mean age 21.3 +/- 1.9 years were recruited. Lipid layer thickness ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Blackie CA,Korb DR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to assess the vision-related quality of life (QOL) and satisfaction of elderly patients who underwent corneal transplantations. METHODS:Survey data using a modified version of the Visual Function Index were collected in February-March 2013 from 175 patients (age ≥65 years) of 414 elig...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Puri S,Robinson SB,Wang J,Sikder S

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00