Management of corneal perforations: An update
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Corneal perforation is a potentially devastating complication that can result from numerous conditions that precipitate corneal melting. It is associated with significant morbidity and prompt intervention is necessary to prevent further complications ...
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Simultaneous tectonic Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty and tectonic Bowman layer transplant for the management of corneal perforation [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2023 AIM: To report the outcomes of three cases of corneal perforation managed with simultaneous tectonic Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (t-DSEK) and tectonic Bowman layer transplant (t-BLT) as an alternative to tectonic penetrating keratoplasty (
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Proportion and characteristics of lacrimal drainage pathway disease and keratopathy in non-infectious corneal perforation using lacrimal syringing test [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Lacrimal drainage pathway disease-associated keratopathy (LDAK) has been associated with corneal perforation, which arises from both infectious and non-infectious corneal disorders.
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Corneal Perforation Associated with Lacrimal Canaliculitis: A Case Series [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports Journal, 2023 Teruumi Minezaki, Takaaki Hattori, Motoko Shibata, Hayate Nakagawa, Shigeto Kumakura, Hiroshi Goto Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University, Tokyo, JapanCorrespondence: Takaaki Hattori, Department of Ophthalmology, Tokyo Medical University ...
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Corneal perforation associated with ocular graft-versus-host disease [PDF]
Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Corneal perforation is a rare and serious complication of ocular graft-versus-host disease (oGVHD) patients. This study was to retrospectively report seven corneal perforation patients after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT ...
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Retrocorneal Scleral Patch Supported Glue: A Technique for Management of Corneal Perforation and Corneoscleral Melt following Pterygium Surgery [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2023 Purpose: To describe a new method of treatment of corneal perforation with extensive corneoscleral melt. Case Report: A 42-year-old man presented with moderate-sized (3.5 mm) corneal perforation with extensive corneo-limbo-scleral ulceration following ...
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Delayed Perforation of an Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segment into the Anterior Chamber: A Case Report and Review of the Literature [PDF]
Case Reports in Ophthalmology, 2021 Intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRSs) are an effective treatment for stabilizing and normalizing corneal shape in patients with keratoconus and other corneal ectasias.
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Sutureless Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Inflammatory Corneal Perforations [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2022 Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation (SAMT) in patients with corneal perforation secondary to ocular surface inflammatory diseases.
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Photocurable GelMA Adhesives for Corneal Perforations [PDF]
Bioengineering, 2022 The current treatments for the management of corneal and scleral perforations include sutures and adhesives. While sutures are invasive, induce astigmatism and carry a risk of infection, cyanoacrylate glues are toxic, proinflammatory and form an opaque and rough surface that precludes vision. Consequently, the clinical need for a fast curing and strong
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Pterygium combined with corneal perforation: a case report [PDF]
BMC Ophthalmology, 2023 Background Pterygium is a common ocular surface disease. Pterygium combined with corneal perforation is rare. Case presentation A 28-year-old female patient visited our outpatient clinic due to sudden onset of blurred vision and increased tearing in her ...
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