Susceptibility of conjunctival bacterial pathogens to fluoroquinolones. A comparative study of ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin [PDF]
In order to determine the most common bacteria implicated in conjunctivitis, and the effectiveness of the antibiotic Fluoroquinolone for its treatment, a total of 50 subjects (100 ) eyes, between the ages of 1-30 years with mean age of 16.94 ± 8.06 years
Faustina, Dr Idu, Odjimogho, Ms Stella
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Visual outcome of cataract surgery with pupillary sphincterotomy in eyes with coexisting corneal opacity [PDF]
BACKGROUND: To evaluate the visual outcome following cataract surgery with pupillary sphincterotomy in eyes with coexisting corneal opacity. METHODS: Patients with leucomatous corneal opacity with significant cataract were enrolled for the study.
Namrata Sharma+3 more
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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+9 more
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Phase 2 randomized, double-masked, vehicle-controlled trial of recombinant human nerve growth factor for neurotrophic keratitis [PDF]
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF) for treating moderate-to-severe neurotrophic keratitis (NK), a rare degenerative corneal disease resulting from impaired corneal innervation.
Alio, Jorge+45 more
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The incidence of serious complications after selective laser trabeculoplasty
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+2 more
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Recurrent Betaherpetic Keratitis. Therapy Stages and Monitoring Methods of the Disease Dynamics
Purpose: to propose a stepbystep treatment regimen for betaherpetic keratitis with a method for monitoring the dynamics of the disease.Patients and methods. The study group included 40 patients (40 eyes).
D. Yu. Maychuk+2 more
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Epidemiologia e previsibilidade no diagnóstico clínico de ceratite microbiana no sudeste do Brasil [PDF]
PURPOSE: The goals of the study were the following: 1) to show the epidemiology of microbial keratitis (MK) in the southeast Brazil, 2) to compare the epidemiological differences between fungal (FK) and bacterial keratitis (BK), and 3) to evaluate the ...
CARVALHO, Rodrigo Teixeira de Campos+6 more
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Abstract Purpose Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a major cause of childhood blindness, and selecting the optimal treatment between anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor (anti‐VEGF) and laser therapy is crucial. Understanding their impact on key outcomes, particularly mortality, is essential for informed clinical decision‐making.
Wei‐De Wang+10 more
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Immune- and nonimmune-compartment-specific interferon responses are critical determinants of herpes simplex virus-induced generalized infections and acute liver failure [PDF]
The interferon (IFN) response to viral pathogens is critical for host survival. In humans and mouse models, defects in IFN responses can result in lethal herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) infections, usually from encephalitis.
Leib, David A+3 more
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Expanding the Interface: Overlooked Dermatologic Disorders With Ocular Involvement
JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
A George
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