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Intrastromal graft of anterior lens capsule. A substitute for Bowman layer graft transplantation for keratoconus.

PLoS ONE
PurposeThe shortage of donor corneas limits Bowman layer transplantation for keratoconus. In this study, we evaluate the clinical outcome of porcine anterior lens capsule (xenograft) transplantation in the corneal stroma of a rabbit model as substitute ...
Carlos A Rodríguez-Barrientos, Amir Translateur-Grynspan, Judith Zavala, Jorge E Valdez, Gisella Santaella, Carmen Barraquer-Coll   +5 more
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Treatment of donor corneal tissue with immunomodulatory cytokines: a novel strategy to promote graft survival in high-risk corneal transplantation

Scientific Reports, 2017
Antigen-presenting cells (APCs) play an important role in transplant rejection and tolerance. In high-risk corneal transplantation, where the graft bed is inflamed and vascularized, immature APCs in the donor corneal stroma quickly mature and migrate to ...
Maryam Tahvildari, Parisa Emami-Naeini, Masahiro Omoto, Alireza Mashaghi, Sunil K. Chauhan, Reza Dana   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Astigmatic changes after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in decompensated penetrating keratoplasty grafts

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the surgery‐induced changes of astigmatism after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in eyes with failed previous penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Design Retrospective, interventional cohort study based on prospective DMEK database.
Florian Thomas Steinberg, Jithmi Weliwitage, Marie von Berg, Silvia Schrittenlocher, Simona Schlereth, Claus Cursiefen, Björn Bachmann   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indications for Corneal Transplantation at a Tertiary Referral Center in Tehran

Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2010
Purpose: To report the indications and techniques of corneal transplantation at a tertiary referral center in Tehran over a 3-year period. Methods: Records of patients who had undergone any kind of corneal transplantation at Labbafinejad Medical Center,
Mohammad Zare, Mohammad-Ali Javadi, Bahram Einollahi, Alireza Baradaran-Rafii, Siamak Zarei Ghanavati, Mohammad-Reza Jamshidi Farsani, Parviz Mohammadi, Sepehr Feizi   +7 more
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The impact of family history on corneal donation and transplantation attitudes: a survey-based study

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Objective: To assess how having a first-degree relative who underwent corneal transplantation influenced people’s attitudes regarding corneal donation and transplantation.
Berrin Okka, Selman Belviranli, Mehmet Adam, Enver Mirza, Yasemin Durduran   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Validity assessment for technical skills and stress management of the HelpMeSee® Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery module

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To assess the validity of the HelpMeSee Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) module as a virtual reality training tool for technical skills and stress management in ophthalmology. Methods This prospective study enrolled 47 volunteer surgeons from five groups: four groups of eye surgeons with increasing experience (novice ...
Lea Dormegny, Marion Schaeffer, Nicole Neumann, Remi Yaïci, Lauriana Solecki, Gauthier Dechriste, Emilia Koestel, David Gaucher, Arnaud Sauer, Van Charles Lansingh, Anne Lejay, Nabil Chakfé, Tristan Bourcier   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Corneal Transplantation in Children

Collegium antropologicum, 2001
The main purpose of the study was to describe the surgical success rate and visual results of penetrating keratoplasty in children. This retrospective study included children that underwent corneal transplantation at the Department of Ophthalmology, General Hospital "Sveti Duh", in the period 1994-1999. Patients' age ranged from 6 to 16 years.
Gabrić, N., Dekaris, I., Vojniković, B., Karaman, Ž., Mravičić, I., Katušić, J.   +5 more
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Post-operative complications of penetrating corneal keratoplasty in patients with anterior segment toxic syndrome secondary to cataract surgery

ABCS Health Sciences, 2020
Introduction: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) after cataract surgery may cause severe corneal decompensation that compromises corneal transparency and may require penetrating corneal keratoplasty to improve visual acuity.
Elen Nishimoto Nishi, Vagner Loduca Lima, Glaucia Luciano da Veiga, Luiz Antonio de Brito Martins   +3 more
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Aniridia‐associated keratopathy: Clinical and molecular mechanisms of disease progression and emerging therapeutic targets

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Congenital aniridia is a rare genetic disorder primarily caused by pathogenic variants of the PAX6 gene. It leads to various panocular anomalies, including aniridia‐associated keratopathy (AAK). This review highlights recent insights into its pathogenesis, focusing on clinical staging, microstructural changes in the cornea and molecular ...
N. Szentmáry, S. Suiwal, M. Amini, F. N. Fries, A. Náray, L. Latta, Z. Li, S. Li, S. Liu, S. L. Hsu, S. Kundu, G. Tóth, S. Trusen, J. Zimmermann, B. Seitz, B. Käsmann‐Kellner, Z. Hoxha, A. Langenbucher, O. Stachs, M. Cortón‐Perez, K. Tory, A. Csorba, Z. Z. Nagy, M. C. Acosta, J. Gallar, M. Csidey, E. Maka, T. Stachon   +27 more
wiley   +1 more source

Turning the tide of corneal blindness

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Corneal diseases represent the second leading cause of blindness in most developing world countries. Worldwide, major investments in public health infrastructure and primary eye care services have built a strong foundation for preventing future corneal ...
Matthew S Oliva, Tim Schottman, Manoj Gulati   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source