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Investigative modalities in infectious keratitis
Standard recommended guidelines for diagnosis of infectious keratitis do exist. Based on an extensive Medline literature search, the various investigative modalities available for aiding the diagnosis of microbial keratitis have been reviewed and ...
Gupta Noopur, Tandon Radhika
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Updates in Diagnostic Imaging for Infectious Keratitis: A Review
Infectious keratitis (IK) is among the top five leading causes of blindness globally. Early diagnosis is needed to guide appropriate therapy to avoid complications such as vision impairment and blindness.
Maria Cabrera-Aguas, S. Watson
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Infectious keratitis after LASIK
To report the clinical course, management, and outcomes of culture-proven infectious keratitis in 15 eyes of 13 subjects after LASIK. Retrospective, noncomparative, interventional case series. Fifteen eyes of 13 subjects who underwent LASIK and developed
Pflugfelder, Stephen C +7 more
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Recent trends: Medical management of infectious keratitis
This review article highlights the newer diagnostic modalities and approaches in the medical management of infectious keratitis. A Medline literature search conducted to March 2014 has been included.
Sneha Solanki +5 more
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Rožnica je prozirni prednji dio oka koji pokriva šarenicu, zjenicu i prednju očnu sobicu. Zajedno s lećom, rožnica lomi svjetlost i tako pomaže oku u fokusiranju. Keratitis je naziv za upalu rožnice. Najčešći uzrok keratitisa je infekcija. Infekciju mogu
Dobravec, Jasna
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Etiology and Risk Factors for Infectious Keratitis in South Texas [PDF]
Purpose: To determine the causative organisms and associated risk factors for infectious keratitis in South Texas. Methods: This retrospective study was performed at a tertiary teaching hospital system in South Texas. Medical records of all patients
Madeleine Puig +4 more
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Pathogenesis and treatment strategies for infectious keratitis: Exploring antibiotics, antimicrobial peptides, nanotechnology, and emerging therapies. [PDF]
Infectious keratitis (IK) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, primarily resulting from improper contact lens use, trauma, and a compromised immune response.
Yu M +12 more
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Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea, which can lead to corneal opacification or ulceration. The most common cause of infectious keratitis is herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
A Kiely, M. DeAugustinas
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The main cause of corneal blindness worldwide is keratitis, especially the infectious form caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and Acanthamoeba. The key to effective management of infectious keratitis hinges on prompt and precise diagnosis. Nevertheless,
Zhongwen Li +19 more
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Infectious Keratitis in Patients Over 65: A Review on Treatment and Preserving Eyesight [PDF]
Infectious keratitis (IK) represents a significant global health concern, ranking as the fifth leading cause of blindness worldwide despite being largely preventable and treatable.
Christine K. Kim +3 more
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