abstract：PURPOSE:To determine keratometric astigmatism (KA), posterior corneal astigmatism (PCA), and total corneal astigmatism (TCA) in 951 normal eyes, to establish a model for estimating TCA from anterior corneal data, and to test this method in a new group of eyes with toric intraocular lenses (TIOLs). METHODS:We used a Pe...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Næser K,Savini G,Bregnhøj JF

更新日期：2017-07-01 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：PURPOSE:Investigators have discovered that topical antiglaucoma drugs may induce meibomian gland dysfunction. This response may contribute to the dry eye disease commonly found in patients with glaucoma taking such medications. We hypothesize that drug action involves a direct effect on human meibomian gland epithelial...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Zhang Y,Kam WR,Liu Y,Chen X,Sullivan DA

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze characteristics and indications for corneal transplantation in patients undergoing penetrating, lamellar, and endothelial keratoplasty in Auckland, New Zealand (NZ). METHODS:Corneal transplantation data from the NZ National Eye Bank and hospital records of corneal transplant recipients in the Auckla...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Crawford AZ,McKelvie J,Craig JP,McGhee CN,Patel DV

更新日期：2017-05-01 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:To report a case of recurrent conjunctival myofibrosarcoma treated with wide surgical excision, cryotherapy, and triple sequential applications of episcleral brachytherapy. METHODS:A single case of recurrent conjunctival myofibrosarcoma. RESULTS:A 54-year-old man with a history of a renal transplant presented...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Platt SM,Schoenfield L,Basti S,Bryar PJ,Goldblum JR,Singh A,Singh AD

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate agreement between rotating Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam HR, Oculus) and rotating Scheimpflug camera combined with Placido disc corneal topography (Sirius, CSO) in measuring total corneal astigmatism (TCA). METHODS:In this observational study, all patients undergoing cataract surgery with preoper...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Savini G,Næser K,Schiano-Lomoriello D,Ducoli P

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the reliability and repeatability of anterior segment measurements in patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty with swept light source Fourier domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) in comparison with a high-resolution Scheimpflug camera. METHODS:Keratometry (K) and eleva...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Szalai E,Németh G,Hassan Z,Módis L Jr

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：PURPOSE:To describe the clinical signs of Descemet membrane (DM) detachment due to forceps-related birth injury and its subsequent management using optical coherence tomography. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 3-day-old term infant presented with left eye corneal clouding and a definitive history of traumatic forceps-...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kancherla S,Shue A,Pathan MF,Sylvester CL,Nischal KK

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the variations in tear quantity and quality after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in patients with keratoconus. METHODS:This is a prospective observational study of 24 eyes with keratoconus that underwent epithelium-off CXL. The variables studied were tear film osmolarity, subjective symptoms (...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Recalde JI,Acera A,Rodríguez-Agirretxe I,Sánchez-Tena MA,San-Cristóbal J,Durán JA

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to determine the correct concentration and duration of application of trypan blue dye to Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) donor corneal tissue before transplant to enhance visibility while minimizing damage to the tissue. METHODS:Corneas were precut for DMEK using...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Majmudar PA,Johnson L

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the role of initial intraoperative intraocular pressure (IOP) in graft adhesion in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) during early follow-up. METHODS:This retrospective, observational, single-center case series included 118 eyes from 118 consecutive patients treated between May and Ju...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Schmeckenbächer N,Frings A,Kruse FE,Tourtas T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to investigate the association between atherosclerotic changes in the common carotid artery (CA) and conjunctival and corneal calcification (CCC) in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. METHODS:Fifty eyes of MHD patients with the highest CCC scores were enrolled. CCCs were scored according to the ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Çalışkan S,Hekimoğlu A,Çelikay O,Biçer T,Canbakan B,Aylı MD,Gürdal C

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the morphological features of the corneal limbus as measured by in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) following standard and accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus. METHODS:Patients with progressive keratoconus scheduled to undergo standard CXL (group 1; 31 patients, 3 mW/cm,...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Uçakhan ÖÖ,Bayraktutar B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the surgical and clinical outcomes of anterior lamellar keratoplasty using anterior corneal buttons from Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) donor tissue. METHODS:Retrospective data from 8 patients with unilateral limbal dermoids, treated between February 2011 and January 20...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Wu KI,Chu HS,Pai AS,Hou YC,Lin SY,Chen WL,Hu FR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to compare the cellular susceptibility patterns and morphologic changes in the corneal endothelium associated with the use of fourth-generation fluoroquinolones. METHOD:Endothelial susceptibility was assessed through intracameral injection of besifloxacin, gatifloxacin, and moxifloxac...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： E Silva FB,Carrijo-Carvalho LC,Teixeira A,de Freitas D,Carvalho FR

更新日期：2016-12-01 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:To report the potential risk of severe positive vitreous pressure during combined penetrating keratoplasty, cataract extraction, and intraocular lens implantation (triple procedure), using positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during general endotracheal anesthesia. METHODS:This is a case report of a 32-year...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pillar A,Jeng BH,Munir WM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess frequency, associations, and outcomes of full air fill after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS:This retrospective study reviewed 368 consecutive DMEK cases performed to treat Fuchs dystrophy, bullous keratopathy, or failed keratoplasty. Primary outcomes were air bubble status...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Gonzalez A,Price FW Jr,Price MO,Feng MT

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stem cells isolated from connective tissues are pluripotent and differentiate into phenotypes of connective tissue cell lineages (osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and adipocytes) in vitro and in vivo. They have been used to treat mouse models of connective tissue disease such as lumican-null (Lum) and mucopolysa...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kao WW,Coulson-Thomas VJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phacoemulsification has become the most commonly used procedure in cataract surgery owing to the development of new devices and surgical techniques; however, corneal endothelial damage still represents a serious complication. Although several factors are known to cause corneal endothelial damage, effects of irrigating...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Takahashi H

更新日期：2016-11-01 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:To determine if Cornisol is as effective as Optisol-GS as an intermediate-term corneal storage medium. METHODS:A prospective, in vitro, randomized, partially masked study using paired donor corneas. Optical grade tissues not suitable for surgery were used. After performing baseline slit lamp evaluation, one ti...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Basak S,Prajna NV

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of trocar-assisted, sutureless, scleral-fixated (SSF) intraocular lens (IOL) implantation combined with penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). METHODS:This study comprised 4 eyes (4 patients) undergoing trocar-assisted SSF-IOL implantation during PKP. The combined technique was performed in 3 ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Karadag R,Bayramlar H,Azari AA,Rapuano CJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 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: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:To assess changes in color discernment after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). METHODS:In this prospective, single-center study, the study group was composed of 26 patients with FECD, aged 46 to 85 years, who underwent DMEK as a singl...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Price DA,Price MO,Lopez A,Price FW Jr

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the tear levels of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 in eyes after Boston keratoprosthesis type I (B-KPro) implantation and to correlate these markers with the established B-KPro prognostic categories. METHODS:Tear washes were co...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Robert MC,Arafat SN,Spurr-Michaud S,Chodosh J,Dohlman CH,Gipson IK

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Surgical management of advanced pellucid marginal degeneration is challenging. To correct both corneal thinning and induced corneal astigmatism, we propose a modified intrastromal lamellar sclero-keratoplasty. METHODS:Corneal thinning was mapped using perioperative optical coherence tomography (OCT). Then thro...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Guindolet D,Petrovic A,Doan S,Cochereau I,Gabison EE

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present a new treatment modality for recurrent corneal melting in a patient with a Boston type I keratoprosthesis (B-KPro) including in situ corneal cross-linking (CXL) and lamellar keratoplasty (LKP) as combined treatment. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:Our report concerns a 27-year-old man whose case histo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tóth G,Bucher F,Siebelmann S,Bachmann B,Hermann M,Szentmáry N,Nagy ZZ,Cursiefen C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy and safety of intraductal meibomian gland probing in patients with obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction who experienced little improvement with eyelid warming, massage, or artificial tears. METHODS:Forty-nine patients with obstructive meibomian gland dysfunction were randomly divided ...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Ma X,Lu Y

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the repeatability of densitometry, a measure of corneal haze, in the control (group I), keratoconic (group II), and postcollagen cross-linking (CXL, group III) eyes as measured on Scheimpflug imaging. METHODS:Densitometry values for 160 eyes of 160 patients (50 eyes of 50 patients in group I, 50 eyes...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pahuja N,Shetty R,Subbiah P,Nagaraja H,Nuijts RM,Jayadev C

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate adhesion of Acanthamoeba trophozoites to different silicone hydrogel contact lens (SHCL) generations with and without multipurpose contact lens care solution (MPS) treatment. METHODS:Acanthamoeba lugdunensis L3a trophozoites were inoculated onto discs trimmed from SHCLs: first generation, Air Optix...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Lee GH,Lee JE,Park MK,Yu HS

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the results of repeat Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) with those of primary DSAEK. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This retrospective study consisted of all consecutive eyes that underwent one or more repeat DSAEK surgeries after primary DSAEK performed at Villa Serena-Villa Igea...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Nahum Y,Mimouni M,Madi S,Busin M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical features, and prognosis of fungal keratitis caused by Exserohilum. METHODS:All culture-proven cases of keratomycosis caused by Exserohilum presented from January 2012 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed using a computerized database. RESULTS:Amo...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Rathi H,Venugopal A,Rameshkumar G,Ramakrishnan R,Meenakshi R

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the therapeutic effects of topical tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated gene/protein-6 (TSG-6) with those of cyclosporine and prednisolone eye drops in NOD.B10.H2 mice, a model for inflammation-mediated dry eye. METHODS:The 12-week-old NOD.B10.H2 mice were topically administered recombinant TSG-...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Kim YJ,Ryu JS,Park SY,Lee HJ,Ko JH,Kim MK,Wee WR,Oh JY

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the manual provocation test (MPT), a novel test for intermittent involutional entropion of the lower eyelid. METHODS:Retrospective review of patients with intermittent entropion who presented with ocular irritation and documented inward eyelid rotation by them or their referring physicians, but who...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Tonk RS,Meyer DR

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe a case of Lisch epithelial corneal dystrophy (LECD) and present its unique characteristics on high-resolution optical coherence tomography (HR-OCT). METHODS:A 78-year-old man with whorled corneal epithelial opacities in the right eye was referred for the evaluation of ocular surface squamous neopla...

journal_title：Cornea

authors： Pole C,Sise A,Joag M,Galor A,Bermudez-Magner JA,Dubovy S,Karp CL

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00