The Corneal Ectasia Model of Rabbit: A Validity and Stability Study. [PDF]
Bioengineering (Basel), 2023 Keratoconus is a bilateral progressive degenerative corneal disease characterized by localized corneal thinning and dilatation. The pathogenesis of keratoconus is not fully elucidated. To gain a better understanding of the pathophysiology of this disease
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Is soft toric contact lenses fitting a feasible option to improve optical quality and visual performance in corneal ectasia? [PDF]
, 2022 Objectives: To assess the feasibility of fitting soft toric contact lenses (STCL) in corneal ectasias and their impact on optical quality and visual performance.
Mari-Ribas, Marina +3 more
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Risk factors for ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis in an Egyptian population sample
Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of post-laser in situ keratomileusis (post-LASIK) ectasia in an Egyptian population sample. Design This is a retrospective case–control study. Patients and methods The study
Hebatallah M.T Abdelmoneim +4 more
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Study of Corneal Biomechanics Using Corneal Visualization by Scheimpflug Technology in Corneas with Tomographic Ectasia Susceptibility [PDF]
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal, 2000 Background and Purpose: Many people seek LVC surgeries, with some complications that may develop after an intervention such as post-LASIK ectasia, studying corneal biomechanics before LVC surgeries would decrease similar complications and increase LVC ...
Abdullah Abdelgawad +3 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Epi-On vs Epi-Off Corneal Cross-Linking in Corneal Ectasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
Clinical OphthalmologyMariam N Alenezi
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Ayurvedic management of Corneal Ectasia - A Conceptual Study [PDF]
, 2022 Corneal ectasia is a disorder that results in thinning of the central, paracentral, or peripheral cornea that leads to progressive myopia and irregular astigmatism.
Raju SN +4 more
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Treatment strategies for corneal ectasia [PDF]
Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, 2010 To review the most recent management strategies for corneal ectasia after keratorefractive surgery.Management options for postoperative ectasia include conservative management with various types of contact lenses such as rigid gas permeable lenses, custom wave front-guided soft contact lenses, hybrid lenses and tandem soft contact lens-rigid gas ...
Jennifer G, Bromley +1 more
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 Although corneal refractive surgery has been proven to be excellent in terms of safety and effectiveness, the reduction of postoperative corneal ectasia remains one of the most concerned topics for surgeons.
Yujia Gui +4 more
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Corneal ectasia following cataract extraction surgery in a patient with keratoconus: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019 Background According to experimental and clinical published studies, patients with keratoconus have a genetic predisposition to corneal ectasia; however, ectasia might not be activated or reactivated unless an additional stressful event triggers the ...
Georgios Labiris +3 more
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Corneal Collagen Crosslinking for Post-LASIK Ectasia: An Australian Study.
, 2022 PURPOSE: Post laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) ectasia is a rare and unpredictable complication after LASIK. Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) has emerged as a promising technique to address this complication.
Males, JJ +5 more
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