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Fibrocytes in Fuchs' Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
, 2017 Fuchs' endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a degenerative eye disorder affecting 4% of Americans older than 40. It is the leading indication for corneal endothelial (CE) transplantation for which there is a global donor shortage.
De Roo, An-Katrien +4 more
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Regulation of Oxidative Stress in Corneal Endothelial Cells by Prdx6
Antioxidants, 2018 The inner layer of the cornea, the corneal endothelium, is post-mitotic and unable to regenerate if damaged. The corneal endothelium is one of the most transplanted tissues in the body.
Matthew Lovatt +3 more
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, 2017 We present two cases with focal corneal edema due to Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy that were successfully treated with mini Descemet membrane stripping (m-DMES) (diameter of 3–4 mm; at the area of preexisting focal corneal edema) without endothelial ...
Kymionis, G.D. +6 more
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Fenofibrate in ophthalmology: therapeutic efficacy and mechanisms
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical SciencesOphthalmic diseases are a growing global cause of visual impairment, driven by population aging and the rising prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Fenofibrate, a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) agonist widely used for dyslipidemia ...
Sean Chung-Hei Ho +7 more
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Introduction: A case of dual corneal involvement due to Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and epithelial basement membrane corneal dystrophy in a patient with Steinert's myotonic dystrophy type 1 is described, and a literature review on the triple ...
Gargallo Benedicto, Amparo +3 more
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Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) in Patients with Corneal Guttae
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2020 Bu Ki Kim,1 Young Taek Chung2 1Onnuri Smile Eye Clinic, Gangnam-Daero 65 Gil, Seoul, Seocho-gu, Republic of Korea; 2Onnuri Eye Hospital, Baekje-Daero, Wansan-Gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence: Young Taek Chung 325, Baekje-Daero,
Kim BK, Chung YT
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Evolving therapies for Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy
, 2018 Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy (FED) is characterized by corneal endothelial dysfunction and guttate excrescences on the posterior corneal surface, and is the leading indication for corneal transplantation in developed countries.
Gary SL Peh +2 more
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REVIEW: Current understanding of the pathogenesis of Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy
Molecular Vision, 2019 Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the most prominent reason for corneal-endothelial transplantations across the globe. The disease pathophysiology manifests through a combination of various genetic and non-heritable factors.
Gargi Gouranga , Debasmita Pankaj
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Donor implanted guttata in transplanted corneal tissue. Clinical signs and impact on graft survival
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision ResearchPurpose: To present our experience of cases who presented with donor implanted guttata (DIG) in patients who underwent uncomplicated corneal transplants. Method: Case series.
Arthur Hammer +4 more
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, 2014 Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anterior corneal surface regularity and light scattering before and after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) with epithelial debridement and application of mitomycin C in Fuchs dystrophy ...
Thomas, Ravi, Hirst, Lawrence W.
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