abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate if amniotic membrane incubated with antibiotics could inhibit bacterial growth in vitro. METHODS:Amniotic membrane fragments were incubated with the antibiotics (netilmicin) solution; the washed and drained fragments were either tested after treatment or further incubated in antibiotic-free medi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mencucci R,Menchini U,Dei R

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to report a case of biopsy-proven mucous membrane pemphigoid with severe bronchial involvement in a young woman. METHODS:Case report of a 17-year-old girl who presented with worsening dyspnea, skin rash, and bilateral ocular injection, symblepharon, and fornix foreshortening. Conjunctiv...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gamm DM,Harris A,Mehran RJ,Wood M,Foster CS,Mootha VV

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to identify factors that predict longitudinal increases in corneal curvature as measured by the First Definite Apical Clearance Lens (FDACL) and flatter keratometric reading (Flat K) in keratoconus. METHODS:The Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus (CLEK) Study is a long-...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： McMahon TT,Edrington TB,Szczotka-Flynn L,Olafsson HE,Davis LJ,Schechtman KB,CLEK Study Group.

更新日期：2006-04-01 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: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:In a Strampelli osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis, a patch of oral mucosa is frequently used to cover the ocular surface after implantation of an osteodental lamina into the eye. In many cases, gross modifications in the eye covering become apparent a few years later. The aim of this study was to investigate the hi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pecorella I,Maurizio T,Antonio C,Giancarlo F

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of corneal ulceration and perforation after PRK connected with high doses of ketorolac tromethamine (Acula). METHODS:A 31-year-old man presented 5 days after PRK in the left eye with corneal ulceration and perforation requiring penetrating keratoplasty. The patient admitted to using Acular eve...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Mian SI,Gupta A,Pineda R 2nd

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to study an alternative technique of lamellar separation of corneal layers for therapeutic keratoplasty in place of an en bloc removal of host corneal button in eyes with perforated corneal ulcers with pseudocornea. METHODS:Twelve eyes with perforated corneal ulcers with pseudocornea in...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Vajpayee RB,Singhvi A,Sharma N,Sinha R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a patient whose Descemet membrane detachment following deep lamellar keratoplasty failed to respond to 2 attempts at gas tamponade but later resolved spontaneously. METHODS:A 77-year-old woman with bilateral anterior corneal stromal scarring underwent a right deep lamellar keratoplasty with the Mel...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tu KL,Ibrahim M,Kaye SB

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the clinical impact of conjunctivochalasis on the ocular surface by evaluating the effect of a new concept of conjunctivochalasis operation on the resolution of patients' symptoms and corneal epithelial damage. Also, the association of inflammation with conjunctivochalasis is examined. PATIENTS AND M...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Yokoi N,Komuro A,Nishii M,Inagaki K,Tanioka H,Kawasaki S,Kinoshita S

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To establish a time-proven "gold standard" in modified osteoodontokeratoprosthesis (OOKP) surgery. METHODS:The OOKP is the procedure of choice for restoring sight in patients with corneal blindness caused by end-stage ocular surface disease not amenable to penetrating keratoplasty. Members of the OOKP Study Gr...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hille K,Grabner G,Liu C,Colliardo P,Falcinelli G,Taloni M,Falcinelli G

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the absorption of moxifloxacin into human aqueous humor after administration of moxifloxacin hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.5% as base. METHODS:Cataract patients were randomly allocated to receive 1 drop every 15 minutes for 4 doses before surgery (group 1) or 1 drop 4 times per day on the...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Katz HR,Masket S,Lane SS,Sall K,Orr SC,Faulkner RD,McCue BA,Dahlin DC

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the efficacy of Dermabond with conventional nylon sutures for sealing linear corneal incisions. METHODS:A keratome knife was used to create a 4-mm full-thickness linear corneal incision anterior to the limbal arcade in 20 fresh pig eyes. The incision was sealed with Dermabond tissue adhesive or cl...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Leung GY,Peponis V,Varnell ED,Lam DS,Kaufman HE

更新日期：2005-11-01 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 compare the effects of topical moxifloxacin and gatifloxacin on corneal reepithelialization after penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS:In this single-center, open-label, prospective study, 46 consecutive patients requiring penetrating keratoplasty were alternately assigned to receive either postoperative moxif...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Moshirfar M,Marx DP,Kumar R

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis that progressed to posterior scleritis. METHODS:Observational case report. RESULTS:A 64-year-old woman was treated for P. aeruginosa keratitis. Twelve days later, she was diagnosed with posterior scleritis and treated with oral ciprofloxacin. Her condition ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Fahim K,Houghton O,Dastjerdi M,Mian SI

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure subbasal nerve density and orientation in normal human corneas across a broad age range. METHODS:Sixty-five normal corneas of 65 subjects were examined by using tandem scanning confocal microscopy. Ages of subjects ranged from 15 to 79 years (mean 46 +/- 19 years), with 5 subjects from each hemideca...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Erie JC,McLaren JW,Hodge DO,Bourne WM

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This report describes a case of multiple myeloma that presented as bilateral eyelid ecchymoses and corneal crystals in the absence of widespread signs of systemic disease. METHODS:A 55-year-old man was found to have the sudden appearance of bilateral eyelid ecchymoses after he flexed 90 degrees at the waist. O...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Goldstein DA,Schteingart MT,Birnbaum AD,Tessler HH

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to determine how patients with pellucid marginal corneal degeneration (PMCD) are managed in a tertiary corneal practice. METHODS:A retrospective chart review of 45 patients with PMCD from a corneal referral practice was performed. Information collected from the medical records included ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tzelikis PF,Cohen EJ,Rapuano CJ,Hammersmith KM,Laibson PR

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluation of a new method to visualize distribution and morphology of human corneal nerves (Adelta- and C-fibers) by means of fluorescence staining, confocal laser scanning microscopy, and 3-dimensional (3D) reconstruction. METHODS:Trephinates of corneas with a diagnosis of Fuchs corneal dystrophy were sliced...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Guthoff RF,Wienss H,Hahnel C,Wree A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the efficacy of amniotic membrane in corneal ulcers refractive to conventional treatment and amniotic membrane with fibrin glue in corneal perforations. METHODS:Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) was performed in 33 eyes from 32 patients for corneal ulcers refractive to conventional treatment....

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hick S,Demers PE,Brunette I,La C,Mabon M,Duchesne B

更新日期：2005-05-01 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:To report on surgical reduction of oculodermal melanosis in 6 patients presenting with severe episcleral pigmentation. METHODS:After informed consent was obtained, surgical reduction of ocular pigmentation with ocular dermal melanosis was performed on 3 children, 2 girls and 1 boy male, who were cosmetically h...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kim TI,Yoon J,Choi J,Tchah H

更新日期：2005-05-01 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 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:To assess the effect of cataract surgery on semiautomated human corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) estimation using noncontact specular microscopy. METHODS:In this prospective clinical study, 62 consecutive patients undergoing cataract surgery were studied. To evaluate possible variations of accuracy and a...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wirbelauer C,Wollensak G,Pham DT

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate the role of intrinsic hyaluronic acid (HA) in the entrapment of inflammatory cells by amniotic membrane (AM) in vitro. METHODS:HA concentration in AM was analyzed by the sandwich protein binding assay, and the approximate molecular weight was measured by gel filtration chromatography. To localiz...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Higa K,Shimmura S,Shimazaki J,Tsubota K

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of various ceramides on the apoptosis of corneal fibroblasts and to determine the pathway on which they act. METHOD:Corneal fibroblasts isolated and cultured from New Zealand white rabbits were exposed to various concentrations of ceramide types II and VI and phytoceramide types II and V...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kim TI,Pak JH,Tchah H,Lee SA,Kook MS

更新日期：2005-01-01 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 determine if concurrent use of 5% natamycin and 2% econazole offers greater benefits than monotherapy with 5% natamycin for the management of fungal keratitis. METHODS:Subjects presenting to the cornea service were treated with 5% natamycin and 2% econazole used concurrently. We compared the results with a ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Prajna NV,Nirmalan PK,Mahalakshmi R,Lalitha P,Srinivasan M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism of ocular surface allergy in the forms of atopic conjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis has been highlighted by specific functions of chemokines. In the context of late-phase allergic responses, these molecules have key roles in recruitment and activation of leukocytes. Their interaction with lig...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Miyazaki D,Nakamura T,Komatsu N,Nawata N,Ikeda Y,Inoue Y,Higashi H,Ono SJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide 6-month results of a 1-year clinical trial evaluating conductive keratoplasty (CK) for the treatment of presbyopic symptoms in emmetropic and hyperopic eyes. METHODS:A total of 143 patients with presbyopic symptoms were enrolled in this 1-year United States FDA clinical trial and treated to improve ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： McDonald MB,Durrie D,Asbell P,Maloney R,Nichamin L

更新日期：2004-10-01 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:To report risk factors, clinical course, and outcome in patients with infectious keratitis following implantation of intracorneal ring segments (ICRS). METHODS:The records of 8 patients with culture-proven infectious keratitis after ICRS (Ferrara or Intacs) implantation were retrospectively reviewed. Age, gend...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hofling-Lima AL,Branco BC,Romano AC,Campos MQ,Moreira H,Miranda D,Kwitko S,de Freitas D,Casanova FH,Sartori M,Schor P,Souza LB

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the prevalence of different topographic patterns in refractive surgery candidates and to estimate the extent of candidate rejection based on topography alone. METHODS:We performed a retrospective evaluation of videokeratographies of previously unoperated refractive surgery candidates. The defined t...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Varssano D,Kaiserman I,Hazarbassanov R

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Corneal lesions such as ulcers and erosions are major complications observed in patients with severe ocular allergic diseases. We aimed to look into the relationship between specific clinical conjunctival findings and the severity of corneal complications. METHODS:Thirty eyes of 6 patients with vernal kerato...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tanaka M,Dogru M,Takano Y,Miyake-Kashima M,Asano-Kato N,Fukagawa K,Tsubota K,Fujishima H

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a case of endophthalmitis caused by Clostridium sordellii. METHODS:A 33-year-old man sustained a penetrating injury of the right eye that resulted in several ocular surgical procedures including pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckling, scleral-sutured posterior chamber intraocular lens, and penetrati...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zink JM,Singh-Parikshak R,Sugar A,Johnson MW

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We analyzed laboratory results from corneal ulcers seen from 1976 to 1999 at the Francis I. Proctor Foundation, a referral center in San Francisco, to determine the relative frequencies of pathogens and to analyze for trends in frequencies of the most common pathogens. The results were compared with a previou...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Varaprasathan G,Miller K,Lietman T,Whitcher JP,Cevallos V,Okumoto M,Margolis TP,Yinghui M,Cunningham ET Jr

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To report a case of possible iatrogenic Creutzfeldt-Jakob many years following penetrating keratoplasty. DESIGN:Observational case report. METHODS:We reviewed the patient's chart, available literature on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and current recommendations from the Eye Bank of America Association. RESULT...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Hammersmith KM,Cohen EJ,Rapuano CJ,Laibson PR

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the intrastromal layer of corneal deposits in granular corneal dystrophy (GCD). DESIGN:Investigative case report. METHODS:A 32-year-old woman with bilateral decreased vision because of corneal deposits was examined with cross-sectional scans using optical coherence tomography (OCT). RESULTS:Vi...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Meyer CH,Sekundo W

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00