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PACK-CXL: Corneal cross-linking for treatment of infectious keratitis

Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2015
This article discusses corneal cross-linking (CXL) and how it transitioned from a modality for treating corneal ectatic disorders to an inventive means of treating infectious keratitis. Initially, CXL was successfully developed to halt the progression of
David Tabibian, Olivier Richoz, Farhad Hafezi   +2 more
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Recent trends: Medical management of infectious keratitis

Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
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, Manisha Rathi, Sumeet Khanduja, C S Dhull, Sumit Sachdeva, Jitender Phogat   +5 more
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Distribution of infectious keratitis in a tertiary hospital in Brazil [PDF]

, 2013
PURPOSE: To investigate the seasonality of infectious keratitis in a tertiary hospital in Brazil. METHODS: Charts from the Ocular Microbiology Laboratory of the Department of Ophthalmology of the Federal University of São Paulo were reviewed from 2005 to
Freitas, Denise de, Hirai, Flávio Eduardo, Hofling-Lima, Ana Luisa, Marujo, Fábio Iglesias, Sato, Elcio Hideo, Yu, Maria Cecília Zorat   +5 more
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Incidence of various causes of infectious keratitis in the part of rural central India and its visual morbidity: Prospective hospital-based observational study

Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and Research, 2019
Introduction: Infectious keratitis is potential causes for vision loss in India. Early recognition with prompt diagnosis and rapid institution of appropriate therapy will significantly improve visual prognosis.
Pratik Narendra Mohod, Archana Sunil Nikose, Pradnya Mukesh Laddha, Shadwala Bharti   +3 more
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Rapidly progressive streptococcus dysgalactiae corneal ulceration associated with erlotinib use in stage IV lung cancer

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020
Purpose: To present a unique case of streptococcus dysgalactiae keratitis with progression to corneal perforation and endophthalmitis, in the setting of epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (erlotinib) therapy for advanced non-small cell lung ...
Ethan K. Sobol, Sumayya Ahmad, Kirolos Ibrahim, Cesar Alfaro, Joel Pakett, Karina Esquenazi, David Della Rocca, Robin Ginsburg   +7 more
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Prevalence of disorders recorded in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels attending primary-care veterinary practices in England [PDF]

, 2015
Concerns have been raised over breed-related health issues in purebred dogs, but reliable prevalence estimates for disorders within specific breeds are sparse.
Brodbelt, D C, Church, D B, McGreevy, P D, O'Neill, D G, Summers, J F, Thomson, P C   +5 more
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Indications of Penetrating Keratoplasty in Southern India [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2013
Aim: To study the indications of penetrating keratoplasty in Southern India. Settings and Design: Retrospective study. Material and Methods: Retrospective evaluation of eye bank records from December, 2002 to December, 2012 with respect to ...
Laxman Dasar, Chaitra Pujar, Kanwarpal Singh Gill, Madhuri Patil, Mallikarjun Salagar   +4 more
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Photo-activated chromophore for keratitis (PACK-CXL) window absorption (WA) alone versus combined PACK-CXL window absorption and standard anti-microbial therapy (SAT) for treatment of infectious keratitis: a prospective study

Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 2021
Objective The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of photo-activated chromophore for keratitis cross-linking (PACK-CXL) window absorption (WA) alone with combined PACK-CXL WA and standard antimicrobial therapy (SAT) for treatment of infectious ...
Mohammed M.M Tawfeek
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Empirical treatment of bacterial keratitis: an international survey of corneal specialists. [PDF]

, 2017
Background/aimsNew antibiotic agents and changing susceptibility patterns may have changed the empirical treatment of bacterial keratitis. Our objective in this study was to survey cornea specialists' practice patterns in the initial treatment of ...
Austin, Ariana, Geske, Mike, Lietman, Tom, Mannis, Mark, Rose-Nussbaumer, Jennifer, Schallhorn, Julie   +5 more
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The Existence of Periodontal Disease and Subsequent Ocular Diseases: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Medicina, 2020
Background and objectives: We aimed to evaluate the correlation between periodontal disease (PD) and following ocular diseases via the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan.
Siu-Fung Chau, Chia-Yi Lee, Jing-Yang Huang, Ming-Chih Chou, Hung-Chi Chen, Shun-Fa Yang   +5 more
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