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Glycosaminoglycans in the human cornea: age-related changes [PDF]
AIM: To investigate possible age-related changes in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the human cornea. The substances today called GAGs were previously referred to as mucopolysaccharides.
Anello, Giulia+6 more
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Abstract Purpose To evaluate the long‐term effect of corneal transplantation on health‐ and vision‐related quality of life, visual functioning, and societal participation, and to assess potential predictors. Methods We conducted a multicenter prospective cohort study in 11 Dutch hospitals and eye clinics.
E. B. M. Elsman+9 more
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ExtractDefective corneas are the leading cause of blindness world wide and the second leading cause, after diabetic retinopathy,of blindness in the united state , afflicting 30000 americans each year.
Ghaem maghami A
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Corneal transplantation with donor tissue kept in organ culture for 7 weeks [PDF]
Hanne Ehlers+2 more
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Effect of corneal light scatter on vision: a review of the literature [PDF]
The cornea is the transparent connective tissue window at the front of the eye. The physiological role of the cornea is to conduct external light into the eye, focus it, together with the lens, onto the retina, and to provide rigidity to the entire ...
MARAONE, GIORGIA+4 more
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Abstract Purpose To present the outcomes of a randomised clinical trial for the treatment of progressive keratoconus using different kinds of riboflavin and the addition of sterile water in thin corneae. Methods A randomised study using epithelium‐off corneal cross‐linking (CXL) with continuous UVA irradiance 9 mW/cm2 for 10 min (total fluence 5.4 J ...
Ingemar Gustafsson+5 more
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Properties of the amniotic membrane for potential use in tissue engineering [PDF]
An important component of tissue engineering (TE) is the supporting matrix upon which cells and tissues grow, also known as the scaffold. Scaffolds must easily integrate with host tissue and provide an excellent environment for cell growth and ...
Ahmadiani, A+5 more
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Recommendation on the use of protective eyewear in endourological laser procedures
Objectives This work examines the current evidence available regarding the risks of eye injury in endourology laser environments with the aim of providing a consensus recommendation on the appropriate use of protective eyewear. Methods A working group was set up consisting of urological surgeons and laser protection advisors.
Tom Lister+7 more
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Corneal transplantation for herpes simplex keratitis [PDF]
Frank Larkin
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UCTx: a multi-agent system to assist a transplant coordination unit [PDF]
We present a system called UCTx, designed to model and automate some of the tasks performed by a Transplant Coordination Unit (UCTx) inside a Hospital.
Caballero, Francisco+3 more
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