Changes in corneal autofluorescence and corneal epithelial barrier function with aging.

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare corneal endothelial cell loss after cataract surgery by phacoemulsification and by Aqualase. METHODS:This was a prospective, randomized study of 75 eyes of 75 patients undergoing cataract surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to receive either phacoemulsification or Aqualase for cataract removal....

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hu V,Hughes EH,Patel N,Whitefield LA

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:Specular microscopy can provide a noninvasive morphologic analysis of the corneal endothelial cell layer from subjects enrolled in clinical trials. The analysis provides a measure of the endothelial cell physiologic reserve from aging, ocular surgical procedures, pharmaceutical exposure, and general health of the corn...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： McCarey BE,Edelhauser HF,Lynn MJ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to expand the limited knowledge regarding autologous contralateral penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS:We report the retrospective outcomes of patients who received autokeratoplasty and contralateral opaque corneas in the donor eye at a tertiary care ophthalmology hospital in Mexico City...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Perez-Balbuena AL,Ancona-Lezama D,Delgado-Pelayo S,Martinez JD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary graft failure is a rare but major complication of penetrating keratoplasty. An apparent clustering of four cases during a 1-month period led to a review of all 778 keratoplasties performed by nine surgeons at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary from July 1, 1986 to June 30, 1988. The objectives of this study w...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mead MD,Hyman L,Grimson R,Schein OD

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the surface epithelium of 30 eyes with color specular microscopy at 3-month intervals 1-18 months following penetrating keratoplasty. At least three examinations were performed on most eyes. We found a vortex keratopathy to be present in 70% of these eyes. In nine eyes, this vortex pattern was present at e...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mathers WD,Lemp MA

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of transient band-like keratopathy after ocular exposure to fluocinonide cream and ketoconazole shampoo. DESIGN:Observational case report. RESULTS:A 40-year-old patient presented with acute pain, photophobia, lacrimation, and redness in 1 eye. The symptoms began while using fluocinonide cre...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Savage HI,Edgington B,Appel J

更新日期：2005-04-01 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 association between keratoconus (KC) and immune disorders (IDs). METHODS:A retrospective observational case-control study of all the members in the Central District of Clalit Health Services in Israel who were diagnosed to have KC (years 2000-2007; n = 426) and 1704 age- and gender-matched cont...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nemet AY,Vinker S,Bahar I,Kaiserman I

更新日期：2010-11-01 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 investigate the distribution and relative level of expression of the receptor tyrosine kinases, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), ErbB2 and ErbB3, in human ocular surface epithelia. METHODS:Immunofluorescent staining was performed to identify expression of the EGFR, ErbB2 and ErbB3 in the corneal, li...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Liu Z,Carvajal M,Carraway CA,Carraway K,Pflugfelder SC

更新日期：2001-01-01 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 establish determining factors for fast corneal sensitivity (CS) recovery after pterygium excision. METHODS:Thirty-two eyes of 14 males and 18 females with primary nasal pterygium were recruited. Differences in CS (in the 4 quadrants and the center using a Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer), pterygium corneal area...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Julio G,Campos P,Pujol P,Munguia A,Mas-Aixala E

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Diabetes is accompanied by an increased autofluorescence of the cornea, probably because of accumulation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). The pathogenic mechanism is still unknown. This study aimed to quantify differences in corneal cell densities between diabetic patients and healthy controls. METHO...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Quadrado MJ,Popper M,Morgado AM,Murta JN,Van Best JA

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the endothelial cell damage after lens removal using a fluid-based system to conventional ultrasound. METHODS:Twenty human cadaver eyes were randomized to undergo phacoemulsification using either a fluid-based system or conventional ultrasound. After surgery, each corneoscleral button was removed, s...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Sandoval HP,Al Sarraf O,Vroman DT,Solomon KD

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The expression of peroxiredoxin 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) was detected in pterygium to investigate whether they are involved in the pathogenesis or recurrence of pterygium and to evaluate the association between peroxiredoxin 2 and VEGFR2 in pterygium. METHODS:Ten normal bulb...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wang Y,Lin J,Chen L,Wang L,Hao P,Han R,Ying M,Li X

更新日期：2017-07-01 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:The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features of infectious scleritis with distinct inciting events and to analyze the factors associated with poor visual outcome. METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the predisposing factors, clinical findings, isolated organisms, complications, and outcomes of p...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ho YF,Yeh LK,Tan HY,Chen HC,Chen YF,Lin HC,Chen SY,Hui-Kang D,Hsiao CH

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the corneal topographic characteristics of first-degree relatives of patients with keratoconus with corneal topography to determine the incidence of clinical keratoconus and topographic abnormalities. METHODS:Between February and August 2006, Orbscan II analysis was done in 144 eyes of 72 cases who...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kaya V,Utine CA,Altunsoy M,Oral D,Yilmaz OF

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effect of intravitreal injection of ranibizumab on the corneal endothelium in patients with choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration. METHODS:Observational prospective case series study. Fifty-two eyes of 52 consecutive patients (29 men, 23 women; age range, 61-80 years...

journal_title：Cornea

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

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated the interactions of hyaluronan with extracellular matrix proteins (fibronectin, laminin, and type IV collagen) on corneal epithelial migration by using an organ-culture system of rabbit corneas. METHODS:Rabbit corneal blocks were cultured in the absence or presence of various reagents for a tot...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nakamura M,Nishida T

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify and develop an efficient technique to separate the lenticule edge in small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). METHODS:Four hundred eyes of 400 consecutive patients with myopia assigned to receive SMILE were included in the study. Eyes with poor-quality laser treatment were excluded, and the sec...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Liu M,Wang H,Lin H,Liu Q

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the prevalence of positive microbiology results (culture and/or Gram stain) in donor cornea tissue with newer transplant methods and to assess if the results subsequently correlate with higher incidence of clinical infection. METHODS:A retrospective review of the microbiology records of 569 consecu...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Garg S,Said B,Farid M,Steinert RF

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ocular local anesthetics currently used in routine clinical practice for corneal anesthesia are short acting and their ability to delay corneal healing makes them unsuitable for long-term use. In this study, we examined the effect of the site 1 sodium channel blocker tetrodotoxin (TTX) on the duration of cornea...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wang L,Shankarappa SA,Tong R,Ciolino JB,Tsui JH,Chiang HH,Kohane DS

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report 2 cases of ocular chemical burns associated with the use of a swim goggle antifog agent and to review the literature for this and similar antifog products. METHODS:Case reports and systematic review of the medical literature, material safety data, product safety reports, and consumer reviews. RESULT...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Welling JD,Pike EC,Mauger TF

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to assess the success of surgical monovision in presbyopic patients. METHODS:A university refractive surgery center retrospective chart review of 82 patients who elected to undergo surgical monovision with laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) between January 2000 and January 2003 was co...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Reilly CD,Lee WB,Alvarenga L,Caspar J,Garcia-Ferrer F,Mannis MJ

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the pachymetric changes of collagen cross-linking in corneas with edema because of endothelial dysfunction. METHODS:Interventional case series included 25 eyes of 25 consecutive patients with corneal edema for at least 4 months related to Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, corneal graft failure, and p...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cordeiro Barbosa MM,Barbosa JB Jr,Hirai FE,Hofling-Lima AL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the efficacy of combined excimer laser photoablation and amniotic overlay membrane in the relief of symptomatic discomfort in a 17-year-old patient who had gelatinous drop-like corneal dystrophy. METHODS:The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was measured with Snellen letters. Slit-lamp examinatio...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Alex AF,Eter N,Uhlig CE

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine whether there is an association between keratoconus and personality attributes including obsessionality traits. METHODS:We reviewed all charts in the regional contact lens clinic, identifying patients who had attended from January 1997 to January 2000 and had a diagnosis of either keratoconus or m...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Cooke CA,Cooper C,Dowds E,Frazer DG,Jackson AJ

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the mean corneal diameter and its determinants in the population of Tehran. METHODS:From the Tehran Eye Study participants who were sampled through a stratified cluster approach, those in the first 4 municipality districts of Tehran were selected, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion cri...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hashemi H,KhabazKhoob M,Yazdani K,Mehravaran S,Mohammad K,Fotouhi A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00