Herpes simplex keratitis in central India: Clinical types, treatment patterns, and outcome measures [PDF]
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyPurpose: Report clinical subtypes, treatment details, outcome, and recurrences in herpes simplex keratitis (HSK). Design: Retrospective, observational study.
Samrat Chatterjee +2 more
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The pathogenesis, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineAcanthamoeba 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 +3 more
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Evaluation of the potential for diagnosis of fungal keratitis using a Fusarium-specific antibody [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe increasing number of contact lens users correlates with a rise in the incidence of fungal keratitis. Fungal keratitis can lead to blindness if not treated promptly, and its early symptoms are similar to those of bacterial and amoebic keratitis ...
Hye-Jeong Jo +5 more
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Surfactant protein D contributes to ocular defense against Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a murine model of dry eye disease. [PDF]
, 2013 Dry eye disease can cause ocular surface inflammation that disrupts the corneal epithelial barrier. While dry eye patients are known to have an increased risk of corneal infection, it is not known whether there is a direct causal relationship between ...
Evans, David +4 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2022 Introduction: The manifestations of herpes simplex virus keratitis range from epithelial keratitis to vision-threatening stromal keratitis. There are limited studies done on our part regarding stromal keratitis.
Poonam Shrestha, Santosh Paudel
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Epidemiological profile of microbial keratitis in Alexandria-Egypt a 5 years retrospective study
Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection, 2023 Objective To evaluate the epidemiologic profile of microbial keratitis in Alexandria- Egypt, with special emphasis on risk factors, visual outcome and microbiological results.
Suzan Ibrahim Sakr +6 more
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Indications for penetrating keratoplasty and anterior lamellar keratoplasty during 2010-2017 [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 AIM: To review the indications of penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) at Qingdao Eye Hospital, Shandong Eye Institute, Qingdao, China, from 2010 to 2017.
Xiao-Tong Sun +6 more
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Case series: Delayed diagnoses of Acanthamoeba keratitis
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2020 Purpose: To describe two cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis in contact lens wearers misdiagnosed as Herpes simplex keratitis. Observations: Case 1 is a 54-year-old male that was misdiagnosed with Herpes simplex keratitis who developed advanced Acanthamoeba ...
Moon Jeong Lee +5 more
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Etiology and failure analysis of anterior lamellar keratoplasty [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018 AIM: To analyze indications and reasons for failure of anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK). METHODS: The clinical records were retrospectively reviewed. Main outcome measures included indications for ALK and reasons for failure of ALK.
Zhen Wang +5 more
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Analysis of differentially expressed genes in bacterial and fungal keratitis
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Purpose: This study was aimed at identifying differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in bacterial and fungal keratitis. The candidate genes can be selected and quantified to distinguish between causative agents of infectious keratitis to improve ...
Rui Tian +5 more
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