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Herpes simplex keratitis: Challenges in diagnosis and clinical management [PDF]

, 2017
Herpes simplex virus is responsible for numerous ocular diseases, the most common of which is herpetic stromal keratitis. This is a recurrent infection of the cornea that typically begins with a subclinical infection of the cornea that establishes a ...
Azher, Tayaba N, Huang, Andrew JW, Stuart, Patrick M, Tajfirouz, Deena, Yin, Xiao-Tang   +4 more
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Multilevel Analysis of Trachomatous Trichiasis and Corneal Opacity in Nigeria : The Role of Environmental and Climatic Risk Factors on the Distribution of Disease. [PDF]

, 2015
Funding: Jennifer L Smith was supported by the International Trachoma Initiative through a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Anthony Solomon is a Wellcome Trust Intermediate Clinical Fellow (098521).
Gilbert, Clare, Kyari, Fatima, Rabiu, Mansur M., Sivasubramaniam, Selvaraj, Smith, Jennifer L, Solomon, Anthony W.   +5 more
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Microorganisms and Common Ophthalmic Diseases [PDF]

, 2017
The human eye is in constant contact to environmental conditions that increase its likelihood in being exposed to a multitude of pathogens. Studies have revealed that the normal microbial flora found around the ocular area contribute to the well-being of
Su CW, Tighe S
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Long-Term Results after DMEK (Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) [PDF]

, 2020
Ziel der Arbeit: Evaluation der langfristigen Ergebnisse sowie der Komplikationsrate nach Descemet’s Membran Endothelialen Keratoplastik (DMEK) Methoden: Eine cross-sectional, Fall-Serien Studie.
Wardeh, Rima
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Effects of Sodium Hyaluronate Eye Drops With or Without Preservatives on Ocular Surface Bacterial Microbiota

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
PurposeThis study aimed to determine the composition and diversity of bacterial communities on the ocular surface before and after the intervention with sodium hyaluronate eye drops (with or without preservatives) using 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing ...
Yanlin Zhong, Yanlin Zhong, Xie Fang, Xie Fang, Xuemei Wang, Xuemei Wang, Yu-An Lin, Yu-An Lin, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Cheng Li, Cheng Li   +11 more
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Cornea organoids from human induced pluripotent stem cells. [PDF]

, 2017
The cornea is the transparent outermost surface of the eye, consisting of a stratified epithelium, a collagenous stroma and an innermost single-cell layered endothelium and providing 2/3 of the refractive power of the eye. Multiple diseases of the cornea
Adams, Sheila M, Birk, David E, Chakravarti, Shukti, Foster, James W, Wahlin, Karl, Zack, Donald J   +5 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, Alio, Ambrosio, Djalilian, Dogru, Li, Nebbioso, Nebbioso, Patel, Rajan, Solomon, Suzuki, Toda, Wilson, Zhu   +14 more
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Expression of TSLP and Downstream Molecules IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 on the Eye Surface of Patients with Various Types of Allergic Conjunctivitis

Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016
Background. The pathogenesis of allergic conjunctivitis has not been clearly established. Moreover, previous studies fail to consider human models of allergic conjunctivitis.
Xiaofen Zheng, Juan Yao, Bing Li
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Recommendations for the management of MPS IVA: systematic evidence- and consensus-based guidance. [PDF]

, 2019
IntroductionMucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) IVA or Morquio A syndrome is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder (LSD) caused by deficiency of the N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase (GALNS) enzyme, which impairs lysosomal degradation of keratan ...
Akyol, Mehmet Umut, Alden, Tord D, Amartino, Hernan, Ashworth, Jane, Belani, Kumar, Berger, Kenneth I, Borgo, Andrea, Braunlin, Elizabeth, Eto, Yoshikatsu, Giugliani, Roberto, Gold, Jeffrey I, Harmatz, Paul, Hendriksz, Christian, Jester, Andrea, Jones, Simon A, Karsli, Cengiz, Mackenzie, William, Marinho, Diane Ruschel, McFadyen, Andrew, McGill, Jim, Mitchell, John J, MPS Consensus Programme Co-Chairs, MPS Consensus Programme Steering Committee, Muenzer, Joseph, Okuyama, Torayuki, Orchard, Paul J, Scarpa, Maurizio, Stevens, Bob, Thomas, Sophie, Walker, Robert, Wynn, Robert   +30 more
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Corneal Perforation Caused by Eyelid Margin Trichilemmal Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundTrichilemmal carcinoma (TLC) is a rare malignant adnexal tumor most commonly found in the elderly, usually affecting the scalp, eyelids, neck and face.
Liying Zhang, Liying Zhang, Liying Zhang, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Shangkun Ou, Shangkun Ou   +8 more
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