Intrastromal autologous implantation of adipose derived adult stem cells for the management of established corneal scars [PDF]
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case ReportsPurpose: To describe a case of well-documented corneal stroma transparency improvement following the intrastromal implantation of autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADASC) in a keratoconic patient with established stromal scars ...
Jorge L. Alio del Barrio +4 more
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Outcomes of large-diameter deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty and converted two-piece mushroom penetrating keratoplasty for herpetic corneal scars. [PDF]
Eye (Lond), 2023 Pellegrini M +5 more
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Indications and surgical techniques for corneal transplantation at a tertiary referral center
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2019 Purpose: The study aimed to review the indications and techniques for corneal transplantation at a tertiary referral center over a 5-year period. Methods: Records of patients who underwent corneal transplantation at Khalili Medical Center, Shiraz, Iran ...
Hossein Jamali, Ahmad Reza Gholampour
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The Application of Terahertz Technology in Corneas and Corneal Diseases: A Systematic Review [PDF]
BioengineeringTerahertz (THz) waves reside in the electromagnetic spectrum between the microwave and infrared bands. In recent decades, THz technology has demonstrated its potential for biomedical applications. With the highly unique characteristics of THz waves, such
Bing Jie Chow +8 more
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Histopathologic findings of keratoconus corneas underwent penetrating keratoplasty according to topographic measurements and keratoconus severity [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 AIM: To investigate the histopathologic and morphological changes of the corneas with keratoconus (KC) undergoing penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) according to topographic findings and severity of KC.
Mohammad Naderan +2 more
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Indications of Penetrating Keratoplasty in Southern India [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013 Aim: To study the indications of penetrating keratoplasty in Southern India. Settings and Design: Retrospective study. Material and Methods: Retrospective evaluation of eye bank records from December, 2002 to December, 2012 with respect to ...
Laxman Dasar +4 more
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Femtosecond laser-assisted anterior lamellar keratoplasty for treatment of herpetic corneal scars
Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Purpose The aim of this study was to report the results of femtosecond laser-assisted anterior lamellar keratoplasty (FS-ALK) for treatment of herpetic corneal scars in a small group of cases.
Mohamed Anis, Mohamed Hosny, Sarah Azzam
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Therapeutic Potential of Extracellular Vesicles for the Treatment of Corneal Injuries and Scars
Translational Vision Science & Technology, 2020 Infection, trauma, and chemical exposure of the ocular surface can severely damage the cornea, resulting in visually significant stromal scars. Current medical treatments are ineffective in mitigating corneal scarring, and corneal transplantation is the ...
S. Deng, Aurelie Dos Santos, S. Gee
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Histological evaluation of corneal scar formation in pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 PURPOSE: To evaluate histological changes in the corneal stroma in pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. METHODS: Twenty-eight patients (28 eyes) with pseudophakic bullous keratopathy underwent therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty at Shandong Eye Institute ...
Ting Liu +3 more
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012 Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is done regularly for anterior corneal diseases such as corneal dystrophies, corneal degenerations, scars, and band-shaped keratopathy. The various indications include both therapeutic and visual.
Varsha M Rathi +2 more
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