Natural polymer-derived photocurable bioadhesive hydrogels for sutureless keratoplasty
Bioactive Materials, 2022 Keratoplasty is the gold standard treatment for visual impairment caused by corneal damage. The use of suturing as the bonding method is the source of many complications following keratoplasty.
Xuan Zhao +6 more
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Keratoprostheses for corneal blindness: a review of contemporary devices [PDF]
, 2015 According to the World Health Organization, globally 4.9 million are blind due to corneal pathology. Corneal transplantation is successful and curative of the blindness for a majority of these cases. However, it is less successful in a number of diseases
Avadhanam, Venkata +2 more
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Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty versus penetrating keratoplasty for treating keratoconus [PDF]
, 2014 Published version made available following 12 month embargo from date of publication (22 July 2014) in accordance with publisher copyright policy.BACKGROUND: Keratoconus is an ectatic (weakening) disease of the cornea, which is the clear surface at ...
Coster, Douglas John +3 more
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Scleral Lens–Induced Corneal Edema after Penetrating Keratoplasty
Optometry and Vision Science, 2020 SIGNIFICANCE Modern highly oxygen-permeable nonfenestrated scleral lenses induce approximately 1 to 2% corneal edema after short periods of lens wear in healthy individuals.
Mukesh Kumar +3 more
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Epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): prevalence, risk factors, management and visual outcomes [PDF]
, 2018 The number of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures is continuing to rise. Since its first application for correcting simple refractive errors over 25 years ago, the role of LASIK has extended to treat other conditions, including ...
Danjoux, Jean-Pierre +2 more
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Scientific Reports, 2022 This study sought to describe the use of deep-frozen donor corneal remnants preserved after keratoplasty procedures for therapeutic or tectonic keratoplasty without subsequent optical keratoplasty. This single-center retrospective consecutive case series
Jae-Gon Kim, Jong Hwa Jun
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Causes of congenital corneal opacities and their management in a tertiary care center. [PDF]
, 2020 PURPOSE: To evaluate causes and management of congenital corneal opacities (CCO) diagnosed in a tertiary care eye center and to compare the data with a previous study at the same institution.
Hammersmith, Kristin M +3 more
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Hydrophilic intraocular lens opacification after posterior lamellar keratoplasty - a material analysis with special reference to optical quality assessment [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Laboratory analysis and optical quality assessment of explanted hydrophilic intraocular lenses (IOLs) with clinically significant opacification after posterior lamellar keratoplasty (DMEK and DSAEK).
Auerbach, Florian N. +7 more
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Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.Abstract Purpose This study assesses the PAUL® glaucoma implant (PGI) in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma (PEXG) after failed glaucoma surgery. Given PEXG's more aggressive nature, limited research exists on PGI outcomes in this subgroup. This study aims to compare PGI's efficacy and safety in both conditions. Methods A
Constance Liegl +8 more
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Effect of time interval between enucleation and keratoplasty on graft survival and visual outcomes
Journal of Clinical Ophthalmology and ResearchBackground: The time interval between corneal enucleation and keratoplasty has been shown to influence visual outcomes in patients undergoing corneal transplantation.
I. Pranali Siddharth Ukey +4 more
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