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Cladosporium keratitis – a case report and literature review [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Fungal keratitis is one of the major causes of infectious keratitis in tropical countries. Symptoms of fungal keratitis consist of blurred vision, redness, tearing, photophobia, pain and foreign body sensation.
Chien-Neng Kuo, Li-Ju Lai, Steve Chih-Hsuan Cheng, Ying-Yu Lin   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis in a Tertiary Care Hospital from Romania

Microorganisms
Infectious keratitis is a significant global problem that can lead to corneal blindness and visual impairments. This study aimed to investigate the etiology of infectious bacterial and fungal keratitis, identify the causative pathogens and their ...
Andrei Theodor Bălășoiu, Maria Bălășoiu, Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian, Alice Elena Ghenea   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Advanced nanotherapeutics for combating ocular infections: Rational design, antimicrobial mechanisms, and therapeutic breakthroughs

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Nanomaterials revolutionize ocular infection treatment by enabling targeted drug delivery and enhanced antimicrobial efficacy against resistant pathogens. This review systematically explores their rational design, multimodal mechanisms, and translational potential for next‐generation anti‐infective therapies.
Yujia Liu, Xuetian Wen, Yue Tan, Rui Zeng, Yijuan Zhang, Tong Lin, Lan Gong, Zichao Luo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Infectious keratitis in children: an epidemiological and microbiological study in a universitary hospital in Asunción - Paraguay [PDF]

, 2005
PURPOSE: To describe the microbiologic aspects of infectious keratitis in children (0-18 years old) examined at the Department of Ophthalmology of the National University of Asunción - Paraguay, during a 14-year period (1988-2002).
González, Richard, Maidana, Eduardo, Melo Júnior, Luiz Alberto Soares De, Souza, Luciene Barbosa De   +3 more
core   +4 more sources

The pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis

Frontiers in Medicine
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare corneal disease that can lead to permanent visual impairment. Its incidence is relatively low when compared with that of other forms of infectious keratitis.
Mingliang Bao, Hai Bao, Shuqing Wang, Hongyan Zhou   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Anti-Infectious Activity of Bioconjugates Based on Quantum Dots CdTe / Cd MPA 710 and Levofloxacin against Staphylococcal Corneal Infection. Experimental Research

Oftalʹmologiâ, 2023
Infectious keratitis is one of the leading causes of persistent decline in visual function and monocular blindness in both developed and developing countries.
V. O. Ponomarev, V. N. Kazaykin, K. A. Tkachenko, A. S. Vokhmintsev, I. A. Weinstein, S. M. Rozanova, M. V. Kirf, S. V. Marysheva   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Contact Lens Knowledge and Practices Among Students in the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Eye &ENT Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Contact lenses (CLs) are increasingly used worldwide for refractive error correction because of their optical, cosmetic, and functional advantages over spectacles. However, although their safe and effective use depends on adequate knowledge and proper hygiene practices, there is limited evidence on contact lens‐related knowledge ...
Naa Naamuah Tagoe, Maranatha Adiki Puplampu, Yaw Akye Essuman, Benjamin Abaidoo, Vera Adobea Essuman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
core   +2 more sources

Delhi Infectious Keratitis Study

Journal of Current Ophthalmology, 2020
Purpose: To study the clinico-microbiological profile and outcomes of infectious keratitis (IK) at a tertiary eye care center in North India. Methods: This is a retrospective, hospital-based, cross-sectional study.
Acharya, Manisha, Farooqui, Javed Hussain, Gaba, Tanuj, Gandhi, Arpan, Mathur, Umang   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Health Care Science, Volume 5, Issue 3, Page 249-259, June 2026.
Current research of artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology. ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing ophthalmology by providing innovative solutions for disease screening, diagnosis, personalized treatment, and the delivery of global healthcare services.
She Chongyang, Tao Yong
wiley   +1 more source