Boston ocular surface prosthesis: An Indian experience [PDF]
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2011 Context: Boston ocular surface prosthesis (BOSP) is a scleral contact lens used in the management of patients who are rigid gas permeable (RGP) failures as with corneal ectasias such as keratoconus and in those patients who have ocular surface disease ...
Varsha Madanlal Rathi +4 more
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Metalloproteinase-9 in the ocular surface of patients with implanted Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis [PDF]
Cornea Open, 2023 PURPOSE: To characterize the presence of ocular surface inflammation, using matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) as a marker, in the ocular surface of eyes with implanted Boston Keratoprosthesis type 1 (KPro).
Andrea C Arteaga +3 more
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Eight-years Egyptian experience of Boston type I keratoprosthesis following failed penetrating keratoplasty or ocular surface disease [PDF]
Saudi J Ophthalmol, 2022 PURPOSE: To evaluate the outcome and complications after implantation of the Boston type I keratoprosthesis (Kpro) in two groups of eyes. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed records of 28 eyes with failed Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) (Group A) and 31 ...
I. Othman, H. Gharieb, H. M. G. Ibrahim
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Preparing the ocular surface for Boston Keratoprosthesis Type 1 via en-bloc minor salivary gland transplantation and mucous membrane grafting in end-stage Stevens-Johnson syndrome [PDF]
Cornea, 2023 Purpose: This case describes the successful visual restoration of a patient with end-stage Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) with a severely keratinized ocular surface. Methods: This study is a case report.
Alejandro Arboleda +7 more
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Nanohydroxyapatite Coating Attenuates Fibrotic and Immune Responses to Promote Keratoprosthesis Biointegration in Advanced Ocular Surface Disorders [PDF]
ACS Appl Mater InterfacesKeratoprosthesis (KPro) implantation is frequently the only recourse for patients with severe corneal disease. However, problems arise due to inadequate biointegration of the KPro, particularly the PMMA optical cylinder, such as tissue detachment, tissue
A. Thirunavukarasu +9 more
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A Rare Case of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia in an Anophthalmic Socket Without Prosthesis Use
Journal of Cornea and Ocular Surface, 2023 A 33-year-old patient presented with a papillomatous lesion in the right anophthalmic socket in the bulbar conjunctiva histopathologically proven as squamous cell carcinoma. There were no systemic risk factors or ocular prosthesis use.
Rama Rajagopal +2 more
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Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013 Contact lenses are classified on the basis of the bearing zone area as Corneal, Corneo-scleral and Scleral lenses. Scleral lenses are large in diameter (18 - 23mm) and have a bearing completely on sclera.
Nidhi Gupta, Minal Kaur, Abhilek
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Laser in-situ keratomileusis for refractive error following radial keratotomy
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2011 Aim: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in eyes with residual/induced refractive error following radial keratotomy (RK). Design: Retrospective study.
Rajesh Sinha +4 more
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Influence of galactose cataract on erythrocytic and lenticular glutathione metabolism in albino rats
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2011 Context: Glutathione depletion has been postulated to be the prime reason for galactose cataract. The current research seeks the prospect of targeting erythrocytes to pursue the lens metabolism by studying the glutathione system.
M Jyothi, R Sanil, S Shashidhar
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Comparative study on the incidence and outcomes of pigmented versus non pigmented keratomycosis
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2011 Purpose: To determine the incidence, outcomes and establish factors determining visual prognosis of keratomycosis due to pigmented fungi in comparison with nonpigmented fungi.
Sabyasachi Sengupta +6 more
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