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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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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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Highly sensitive and naked-eye detection of herpes simplex virus type 1 using LAMP- CRISPR/Cas12 diagnostic technology and gold nanoparticles

Heliyon, 2023
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) Keratitis (HSK) is a highly prevalent eye disease worldwide, characterized by lifelong recurrent episodes and a major risk of leading to blindness.
Mengqi Huang, Yihong Chen, Libin Zheng, Yu-Feng Yao   +3 more
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Long-term follow-up of SMILE-derived corneal stromal lenticules preserved in nutrient capsules for treating corneal diseases. [PDF]

BMC Ophthalmol
Purpose To investigate the long-term safety and efficacy of using keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx)-derived corneal stromal lenticules preserved in nutrient capsules for the treatment of corneal diseases.
Zhang Z, Yu Y, Sun B, Li M, Yao P, Wang X, Zhou X, Zhao J.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Corneal nerves in health and disease [PDF]

Survey of Ophthalmology, 2014
Corneal nerves are responsible for the sensations of touch, pain, and temperature and play an important role in the blink reflex, wound healing, and tear production and secretion. Corneal nerve dysfunction is a frequent feature of diseases that cause opacities and result in corneal blindness.
Brittany Simmons, Shaheen, May, Bakir, Sandeep, Jain   +2 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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Topical rosiglitazone is an effective anti-scarring agent in the cornea

, 2013
Corneal scarring remains a major cause of blindness world-wide, with limited treatment options, all of which have side-effects. Here, we tested the hypothesis that topical application of Rosiglitazone, a Thiazolidinedione and ligand of peroxisome ...
Phipps, Richard P., Holly B Hindman, MacRae, Scott, Patricia J Sime, Krystel R Huxlin, David Ciufo, Jeon, Kye-Im, Richard P Phipps, Sime, Patricia J., DeMagistris, Margaret, Ciufo, David, Huxlin, Krystel R., Jens Bühren, Scott MacRae, Kye-Im Jeon, Margaret DeMagistris, Bühren, Jens, Hindman, Holly B.   +17 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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Ablation Depth-Dependent Survival Analysis of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy for Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome

Ophthalmology and Therapy
Introduction Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is a treatment for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES). The aim of this study was to investigate whether deeper ablations yielded greater success rates.
Kunal A. Gadhvi, Georgios Vakros, Alfredo Borgia, Kirithika Muthusamy, Laura de Benito-Llopis, Alexander C. Day, Daniel M. Gore   +6 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
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