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Purpureocillium lilacinum keratitis in a methamphetamine user: Case report [PDF]
Taiwan Journal of OphthalmologyPurpureocillium lilacinum (PL) is an infrequent cause of fungal keratitis. Treatment of PL keratitis is complicated by delayed diagnosis, resistance to topical antifungal treatments, and the frequent need for surgical intervention. We report a case of PL
Aaron Rael +5 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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Ophthalmologica, 2013 Neurotrophic keratitis (NK) is a rare degenerative corneal disease that occurs as a result of partial or total impairment of trigeminal innervations, leading to a reduction (hypoesthesia) in or loss (anaesthesia) of corneal sensitivity. The impairment of sensory innervation causes a reduction in the lacrimation reflex and the vitality, metabolism and ...
SEMERARO, Francesco +7 more
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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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British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1994 We read with interest the report by Radford et al on the incidence of acanthamoeba keratitis and the suggested relation with hardness of water.1 However, we disagree with their findings and believe their study is flawed for two reasons. This paper discusses the flaws.
Seal, D. +4 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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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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Eye, 2003 Neurotrophic keratopathy is a degenerative corneal disease induced by an impairment of trigeminal nerve. Impairment of loss of corneal sensory innervation is responsible for corneal epithelial defects, ulcer, and perforation. In the present report, we reviewed the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapeutic aspects of this disease. An accurate history and
Bonini, S +3 more
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