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Rare diseases of the anterior segment of the eye: update on diagnosis and management [PDF]

, 2015
This special issue is focused on the current approaches used to identify and manage rare diseases of the anterior segment of the eye, which range from congenital to acquired disorders that are caused by ocular or systemic conditions and often have ...
Lambiase, Alessandro, Mantelli, F, Massaro Giordano, G., Rahimi, S, Sacchetti, Marta   +4 more
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Stereopsis and visual acuity: Bilateral trifocal versus blended extended depth of focus and diffractive bifocal intraocular lenses

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
PurposeTo compare stereopsis and visual acuity (VA) between bilateral implantation of trifocal intraocular lenses (IOL) and blended implantation of an extended depth of focus (EDOF) IOL with a bifocal IOL.MethodsThis is a non-randomized, prospective ...
Meiyi Zhu, Meiyi Zhu, Wei Fan, Wei Fan, Guangbin Zhang, Guangbin Zhang   +5 more
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“Endothelium-Out” and “Endothelium-In” Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) Graft Insertion Techniques: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundWe evaluated the visual outcomes and complications of “endothelium-out” and “endothelium-in” Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) graft insertion techniques.Materials and MethodsElectronic searches were conducted in CENTRAL ...
Hon Shing Ong, Hon Shing Ong, Hon Shing Ong, Hla M. Htoon, Hla M. Htoon, Marcus Ang, Marcus Ang, Marcus Ang, Jodhbir S. Mehta, Jodhbir S. Mehta, Jodhbir S. Mehta, Jodhbir S. Mehta   +11 more
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Keratoprostheses for corneal blindness: a review of contemporary devices [PDF]

, 2015
According to the World Health Organization, globally 4.9 million are blind due to corneal pathology. Corneal transplantation is successful and curative of the blindness for a majority of these cases. However, it is less successful in a number of diseases
Avadhanam, Venkata, Liu, Christopher, Smith, Helen   +2 more
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Meibomian Glands and Tear Film Findings in Type 2 Diabetic Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Medicine, 2022
BackgroundThe characteristics of the meibomian gland and tear film in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with different glycemic control levels and diabetic durations remain largely unexplored. This study aimed to identify the association of dry eye and
Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Huping Wu, Xie Fang, Xie Fang, Shunrong Luo, Shunrong Luo, Xumin Shang, Xumin Shang, Zhiwen Xie, Zhiwen Xie, Nuo Dong, Nuo Dong, Xianwen Xiao, Xianwen Xiao, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Zhirong Lin, Zuguo Liu, Zuguo Liu   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Glycosaminoglycans in the human cornea: age-related changes [PDF]

, 2015
AIM: To investigate possible age-related changes in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the human cornea. The substances today called GAGs were previously referred to as mucopolysaccharides.
Anello, Giulia, Cavallotti, Carlo, De Paolis, Giulio, Pacella, Elena, Pacella, Fernanda, Parisella, Francesca Romana, Turchetti, Paolo   +6 more
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Corneal diseases of rabbits

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Animal Practice, 2002
Corneal diseases are common in domestic rabbits. It is important to carefully evaluate the cornea and the entire eye when rabbit present with clinical signs such as squinting, tearing, or conjunctival hyperemia. Complete ophthalmic examination and general physical examination should be performed on all rabbits with corneal disease. Important diagnostic
Department of Comparative Ophthalmology, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100126, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA ( host institution ), Andrew, Stacy E   +1 more
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Corneal nerves in health and disease [PDF]

Progress in Retinal and Eye Research, 2019
The cornea is the most sensitive structure in the human body. Corneal nerves adapt to maintain transparency and contribute to corneal health by mediating tear secretion and protective reflexes and provide trophic support to epithelial and stromal cells.
Mouhamed Al-Aqaba, Dalia G. Said, Virinder Kaur Dhillon, Virinder Kaur Dhillon, Harminder S Dua, Imran Mohammed   +5 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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Pigmentary keratitis and mixed chromatophoroma in a betta fish (Betta splendens)

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 2, Issue 6, Page 587-592, December 2022., 2022
Graphical Abstract This clinical case report describes a <1 year old betta fish that developed pigmentary keratitis, anterior uveitis, and a mixed chromatophoroma that led to the patient's death. A review of available anecdotal and scientific literature suggests that there may have been a genetic cause for these health problems.
Alicia McLaughlin, Ashley Emanuele, Catherine Hadfield, Kevin Snekvik   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source