Vision and Foraging in Cormorants: More like Herons than Hawks? [PDF]
, 2007 Background Great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo L.) show the highest known foraging yield for a marine predator and they are often perceived to be in conflict with human economic interests.
A Gislén +38 more
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Novel Functional Materials via 3D Printing by Vat Photopolymerization
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This Perspective systematically analyzes strategies for incorporating functionalities into 3D‐printed materials via Vat Photopolymerization (VP). It explores the spectrum of achievable functionalities in recently reported novel materials—such as conductive, energy‐storing, biodegradable, stimuli‐responsive, self‐healing, shape‐memory, biomaterials, and
Sergey S. Nechausov +3 more
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Collagen cross-linking in the treatment of pellucid marginal degeneration
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is an uncommon cause of inferior peripheral corneal thinning disorder, characterized by irregular astigmatism. We analyzed a case of bilateral PMD patient and treated one eye with corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL ...
Ziad Hassan +4 more
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3D microfabricated scaffolds and microfluidic devices for ocular surface replacement: a review [PDF]
, 2017 In recent years, there has been increased research interest in generating corneal substitutes, either for use in the clinic or as in vitro corneal models.
Barbaro, Vanessa +12 more
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.We developed a micro‐sized, biocompatible implant for postoperative sustained delivery of anti‐fibrotic antibodies in glaucoma surgery. Machine learning‐guided optimization of polymer composition, implant geometry, and porosity enabled precise control of drug release.
Mengqi Qin +5 more
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Central and peripheral corneal thickness measurement with Orbscan II and topographical ultrasound pachymetry [PDF]
, 2003 PURPOSE: To compare thickness measurements of the central 6.0 mm of the cornea obtained with the Orbscan(R) II topography system and topographical ultrasound pachymetry.
Bovelle +18 more
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3D Printing Strategies for Bioengineering Human Cornea
Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.This review highlights recent progress in 3D bioprinting strategies for engineering human corneas. Key aspects include the replication of corneal transparency, curvature, and biomechanical properties, alongside innovations in recent advancements in 3D printing methods, which benefit in overcoming current challenges.
Yunong Yuan +4 more
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Corneal topography in keratoconus: state of the art
Eye and Vision, 2016 The morphological characterization of the cornea using corneal topographers is a widespread clinical practice that is essential for the diagnosis of keratoconus.
F. Cavas-Martínez +4 more
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Evaluation of the shape symmetry of bilateral normal corneas in a Chinese population.
PLoS ONE, 2013 PurposeTo investigate the bilateral symmetry of the global corneal topography in normal corneas with a wide range of curvature, astigmatism and thickness values.DesignCross-Sectional Study.MethodsTopography images were recorded for the anterior and ...
Fangjun Bao +7 more
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Hydroxyapatite promotes superior adhesion and proliferation of telomerase transformed keratocytes in comparison with inert plastic skirt materials used in leading contemporary keratoprostheses [PDF]
, 2005 Aim: Published clinical series suggest the osteoodontokeratoprosthesis (OOKP) may have a lower extrusion rate than current synthetic keratoprostheses. The OOKP is anchored in the eye wall by autologous tooth.
Allen, B.D.S. +6 more
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