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Therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty for microbial keratitis in Taiwan from 2001 to 2014

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2020
Purpose: To study the surgical outcome of therapeutic penetrating keratoplasty (TPK) for medically uncontrolled microbial keratitis at a tertiary hospital in Taiwan over a 14-year period. Methods: This is a retrospective case series study.
Teck Boon Tew, Hsiao-Sang Chu, Yu-Chih Hou, Wei-Li Chen, I-Jong Wang, Fung-Rong Hu   +5 more
doaj  

Natamycin solid lipid nanoparticles – sustained ocular delivery system of higher corneal penetration against deep fungal keratitis: preparation and optimization

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2019
Background Fungal keratitis (FK) is a serious pathogenic condition usually associated with significant ocular morbidity. Natamycin (NAT) is the first-line and only medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of FK.
A. Khames, M. Khaleel, Mohamed F El-Badawy, A. O. El-Nezhawy   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Progression and topographic subtypes of Terrien marginal degeneration

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To report long‐term outcomes and to search for immunological and genetic risk factors in Terrien marginal degeneration (TMD). Methods Retrospective, in part prospective, hospital‐based longitudinal follow‐up study of 32 eyes of 16 Finnish patients from 2012 to 2023. Median follow‐up was 7.3 years (range, 0.3–15.2).
Minna Ruutila, Pauliina Repo, Annamari T. Immonen, Joni A. Turunen, Marja‐Liisa Lokki, A. Inkeri Lokki, Jukka Moilanen, Kari Krootila, Tero T. Kivelä   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pseudomonas aeruginosa and microbial keratitis.

Journal of Medical Microbiology, 2019
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a versatile Gram-negative pathogen that can cause a wide range of infections, is the most common causative agent in cases of bacterial keratitis associated with contact-lens use. Corneal infections with P.
Y. Hilliam, S. Kaye, C. Winstanley
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Genetic diversity of Acanthamoeba and clinical outcome predictors in Danish patients with Acanthamoeba keratitis

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a severe corneal infection with potential detrimental effects on visual outcome and quality of life, primarily affecting young contact lens wearers. We report Acanthamoeba genotypes, subtypes and clinical outcome from Danish patients with AK. Methods Thirty‐nine PCR‐positive AK cases diagnosed and treated
Sandra M. Skovdal, Christen Rune Stensvold, Henrik Vedel Nielsen, Stine Elkjær Nielsen, Jesper Hjortdal, Anders Ivarsen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quality of life and participation after corneal transplantation and potential predictors: A multicenter prospective cohort study

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the long‐term effect of corneal transplantation on health‐ and vision‐related quality of life, visual functioning, and societal participation, and to assess potential predictors. Methods We conducted a multicenter prospective cohort study in 11 Dutch hospitals and eye clinics.
E. B. M. Elsman, D. Van der Meij, H. P. A. Van der Aa, N. Santana, M. C. Bartels, M. Zaal, Y. Y. Cheng, R. M. M. A. Nuijts, G. H. M. B. Van Rens, R. M. A. Van Nispen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The incidence of serious complications after selective laser trabeculoplasty

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the incidence of serious complications after selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). Methods All patients who underwent SLT at the Department of Ophthalmology, Helsinki University Hospital, were eligible for the study from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2018.
Eeva S. Ojanen, Joni A. Turunen, Mika Harju   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Corneal Deposits: A Presentation of Arthrobacter Keratitis

Case Reports in Ophthalmology
Introduction: Infectious keratitis, an inflammatory condition of the cornea, poses a significant public health concern globally. Bacterial keratitis, the most common type, primarily involves Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Joanna S. Saade, Baha' N. Noureddine, Hanadi A. Ibrahim   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Post Keratoplasty Keratitis with Pandrug Resistant Pseudomonas spp. Showing False Susceptibility to Carbapenems

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2013
Pandrug resistant Pseudomonas keratitis is an emerging cause of bacterial keratitis challenging clinicians for prompt and prudent treatment to avoid disaster of loss of eye.
Munesh K Gupta
doaj   +1 more source

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus with dependent contralateral edema

Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Tyler B. Larsen
wiley   +1 more source