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Risk Factors of Keratoconus in High School Students in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Keratoconus (KC) is the most common form of keratectasia that is associated with impaired vision and reduced quality of life, especially in adolescents. This study aims to identify and assess the risk factors associated with KC among high school students in Trinidad and Tobago (T&T).
Ngozika Esther Ezinne, Michael Agyemang Kwarteng, Shinead Phagoo, Ameera Roopnarinesingh, Khathutshelo Percy Mashige, Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tacrolimus ointment in the management of atopic keratoconjunctivitis

Journal Français d'Ophtalmologie, 2019
Atopic keratoconjunctivitis is associated with eyelid eczema. It may require the use of local corticosteroids which if prolonged can be a source of ocular complications. Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressant used in cutaneous application in atopic dermatitis.
Benaim, D., Tetart, F., Bauvin, O., Delcampe, A., Joly, P., Muraine, M., Gueudry, J.   +6 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Extracellular Vesicles in Autoimmune Diseases: From Diagnostic Biomarkers to Engineered Therapeutics

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 18, 27 March 2026.
This review provides a systematic comparison of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from both mammalian and plant sources in the context of autoimmune diseases. It highlights their emerging roles as precision biomarkers and engineered therapeutic platforms.
Yufei Wu, Huiyuan Ma, Tinghui Zhu, Shuwei Huang, Manxi Lu, Qiong Wang, Zai‐Long Chi   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eczema Monkeypoxicum Following Sexual Transmission Treated With Tecovirimat

JEADV Clinical Practice, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 250-253, March 2026.
Capsule summary Mpox is a zoonotic infection that may present severe dissemination in patients with pre‐existing dermatoses. We report a 30‐year‐old man with active atopic dermatitis who developed extensive, sexually transmitted mpox with widespread cutaneous involvement consistent with eczema monkeypoxicum.
Andrés Vidal González, Sergio López Alcázar, José Ángel Amat Sánchez, Francisco Vergara Barria, Rosa Feltes Ochoa, Elena Sendagorta Cudos, Pedro Herranz Pinto   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Updates in the treatment of ocular allergies

Journal of Asthma and Allergy, 2010
Osmo Kari1, K Matti Saari21Department of Allergology, Skin and Allergy Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; 2Department of Ophthalmology, University of Turku, Turku, FinlandAbstract: Allergic diseases have greatly increased ...
Osmo Kari, K Matti Saari
doaj  

Comparison of Cyclosporine and Steroids in Treating Severe Allergic Conjunctivitis in Children: an Evidence-based Case Report

Journal of Agromedicine and Medical Sciences (AMS)
The efficacy of cyclosporine compared with corticosteroid in reducing symptoms and signs in children with severe allergic conjunctivitis, either in vernal keratoconjunctivitis or atopic keratoconjunctivitis, is still unknown.
Muhammad Ilham Dhiya Rakasiwi, Julie Dewi Barliana, Afid Brilliana Putra, Muhammad Imran Khan Ismail, Awliya Awliya, Gusti Candra Pamungkas, Nida Ghitha Aulia   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Genetic diversity of Acanthamoeba and clinical outcome predictors in Danish patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis

Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 104, Issue 1, Page 44-51, February 2026.
Abstract Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe corneal infection with potential detrimental effects on visual outcome and quality of life, primarily affecting young contact lens wearers. We report Acanthamoeba genotypes, subtypes and clinical outcome from Danish patients with AK. Methods Thirty‐nine PCR‐positive AK cases diagnosed and treated
Sandra M. Skovdal, Christen Rune Stensvold, Henrik Vedel Nielsen, Stine Elkjær Nielsen, Jesper Hjortdal, Anders Ivarsen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in the Treatment of Steroid-Dependent Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis

, 2012
Purpose: To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the combination of topical cyclosporine drops and tacrolimus ointment in the treatment of steroid-dependent atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC)
Akpek, Esen Karamursel, Stern, Michael E., YILDIRIM, CANAN ASLI, Tzu, Jonathan H.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

FADS Gene Cluster Polymorphisms: Important Modulators of Fatty Acid Levels and Their Impact on Atopic Diseases [PDF]

, 2009
Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) play an important role in several physiological processes and their concentration in phospholipids has been associated with several complex diseases, such as atopic disease.
Lattka, E., Lattka, Eva, Heinrich, Joachim, Illig, T., Koletzko, Berthold, Heinrich, J., Illig, Thomas, Koletzko, B.   +7 more
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Ocular surface disease associated with dupilumab treatment for atopic diseases

, 2021
Dupilumab is the first US FDA approved biologic for treatment of atopic dermatitis. It is a human monoclonal antibody which blocks the shared receptor component, the interleukin (IL)-4 alpha subunit, of IL-4 and IL-13 signaling pathways.
Li, Gavin, Asbell, Penny, YILDIRIM, CANAN ASLI, Akpek, Esen, Pflugfelder, Stephen   +4 more
core   +1 more source