Novel Technique of Transepithelial Corneal Cross-Linking Using Iontophoresis in Progressive Keratoconus [PDF]
, 2016 In this work, the authors presented the techniques and the preliminary results at 6 months of a randomized controlled trial (NCT02117999) comparing a novel transepithelial corneal cross-linking protocol using iontophoresis with the Dresden protocol for ...
Lombardo, Giuseppe +4 more
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The variability of corneal and anterior segment parameters in keratoconus [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose: To analyse, describe and test diverse corneal and anterior segment parameters in normal and keratoconic eyes to better understand the geometry of the keratoconic cornea. Method: 44 eyes from 44 keratoconic patients and 44 eyes from 44 healthy
Cardona Torradeflot, Genís +3 more
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Analysis of the pathogenic factors and management of dry eye in ocular surface disorders [PDF]
, 2017 The tear film represents the interface between the eye and the environment. The alteration of the delicate balance that regulates the secretion and distribution of the tear film determines the dry eye (DE) syndrome. Despite having a multifactorial origin,
Albietz +14 more
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Corneal stromal demarcation line after collagen cross-linking in corneal ectatic diseases: a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2016 Collagen cross-linking (CXL) is a relatively new conservative approach for progressive corneal ectasia, which is able to strengthen corneal tissue reforming new covalent bonds.
SPADEA, LEOPOLDO +2 more
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Intrastromal corneal ring segments: how successful is the surgical treatment of keratoconus? [PDF]
, 2014 This review evaluates the outcomes of intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation for the treatment of keratoconus considering a new grading system based on the preoperative visual impairment of the patient.
Alio, JL +5 more
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Scanning-slit topography in patients with keratoconus [PDF]
, 2018 L
Flaskó, Zsuzsanna +4 more
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Screening subclinical keratoconus with Placido-based corneal indices [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose: To assess in a sample of normal, keratoconic and keratoconus suspect eyes the performance of a set of new topographic indices computed directly from the digitized images of the Placido rings.
Ramos López, Darío
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Characterization of corneal structure in keratoconus [PDF]
, 2012 Producción CientíficaThe increasing volume of patients interested in refractive surgery and the new treatment options available for keratoconus have generated a higher interest in achieving a better characterization of this pathology.
López Miguel, Alberto +2 more
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Improving precision for detecting change in the shape of the cornea in patients with keratoconus [PDF]
, 2018 To investigate a method for precision analysis to discriminate true corneal change from measurement imprecision in keratoconus (KC). Thirty patients with KC and 30 healthy controls were included. Coefficients of repeatability and limits of agreement (LOA)
A Rio-Cristobal +25 more
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Scleral contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in keratoconus and irregular astigmatism after refractive surgery [PDF]
, 2009 This study aims to report our experience of using fluid-ventilated, gas-permeable scleral contact lenses (SCLs) for visual rehabilitation of patients with keratoconus and irregular astigmatism after refractive surgery.
Lo, Hua-Lin +2 more
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