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Purpose To evaluate the incidence of Acanthamoeba keratitis in the Netherlands between 2009 and 2015 and to analyse predicting factors for treatment outcome.
Anna C Randag +9 more
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Development of a text message intervention designed to promote safe contact lens wear
Abstract Introduction Some contact lens wearers demonstrate poor compliance with hygiene behaviours which increase their risk of corneal infection. Text message interventions for behaviour change can provide support and education in healthcare domains. This study reports on the co‐design of a text message intervention to target hygiene compliance, user
Adam B. Samuels +3 more
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High fluence PACK-CXL as adjuvant treatment for advanced Acanthamoeba keratitis
Purpose: To describe the outcome of adjuvant high fluence photoactivated chromophore for infectious keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) used to treat an advanced form of refractory Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) diagnosed several months after initial ...
Mehrdad Nateghi Pettersson +4 more
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Outcome of therapeutic deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in advanced Acanthamoeba keratitis
Purpose: To report and analyze the outcomes of therapeutic deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) in patients with advanced Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK).
Bhupesh Bagga +4 more
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Abstract Purpose To provide an overview of artificial tears marketed in the following Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden. Furthermore, this review aimed to highlight the different preservatives and other constituents found in artificial tears in the Nordic market, focussing on adverse effects.
K. N. Mikha +9 more
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Thomas F Mauger, Rebecca Ann Kuennen, Reynell Harder Smith, William SawyerDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USAPurpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the diagnosis, course, and outcome of a case of ...
Thomas F Mauger +3 more
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Therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty for microbial keratitis in Taiwan from 2001 to 2014
Purpose: To study the surgical outcome of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (TPK) for medically uncontrolled microbial keratitis at a tertiary hospital in Taiwan over a 14-year period. Methods: This is a retrospective case series study.
Teck Boon Tew +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Contact lenses are widely used globally, primarily for vision correction and cosmetic enhancement. However, improper handling can lead to many complications. Understanding wearer practices and risk factors is crucial to prevent these adverse effects.
Fares Kahal +4 more
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Perspectives for Patients
Purpose: To unveil the long-term prognosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis based on clinical presentation and timing of diagnosis to better inform patients since the first visit regarding their length of treatment, quality of life, and visual function. Methods:
S. Bonini +3 more
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Abstract Purpose The aim of the present study was to determine the incidence, patient characteristics, and risk factors for severe, contact lens‐related keratitis in patients in need of hospitalization. Methods Keratitis was defined as severe when the disease required hospitalization. All patients with contact lens‐related keratitis hospitalized at our
Martin Harvey Sund +6 more
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