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Corneal Allograft Rejection: Immunopathogenesis to Therapeutics [PDF]

, 2014
Corneal transplantation is among the most successful solid organ transplants. However, despite low rejection rates of grafts in the ‘low-risk’ setting, rejection can be as high as 70% when grafted into ‘high-risk’ recipient beds. Under normal homeostatic
Hamrah, Pedram, Qazi, Yureeda
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Excimer laser lamellar keratoplasty [PDF]

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 1995
Abstract Purpose: To evaluate a procedure using the excimer laser to perform lamellar keratoplasty to treat deep corneal scars in the central optical zone. To determine if excimer laser can safely prepare a smooth surface for the host bed and the donor button, assess the interface opacity and evaluate the effects of the ablation on the recipient's ...
D B, Cano, N A, Downie, I M, Young, N, Carroll, G R, Pollock, H R, Taylor   +5 more
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Femtosecond Laser Created Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments for Keratoconus

Clinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background To evaluate the clinical outcomes of femtosecond laser‐created corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segments (femto‐CAIRS) in keratoconic eyes using a newly described nomogram. Methods This retrospective case series recruited 85 eyes from 75 patients.
David J. Gunn, Rebecca A. Cox, Brendan Cronin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Overexpression of MMPs in Corneas Requiring Penetrating and Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty. [PDF]

, 2019
PurposeMatrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) comprise a family of zinc-dependent endopeptidases involved in wound healing processes, including neovascularization and fibrosis. We assessed MMP protein expression levels in diseased corneas of patients requiring
Chan, Matilda F, Clay, Selene M, Hwang, David G, Oldenburg, Catherine E, Rose-Nussbaumer, Jennifer, Wolf, Marie   +5 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, Liu, Christopher, Smith, Helen   +2 more
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Comparison of conjunctival pedicle flap to corneal fixation strength achieved by Tisseel® fibrin glue, ethyl cyanoacrylate adhesive, ReSure® hydrogel sealant, and conventional suturing with 8‐0 VICRYL® ophthalmic suture

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 253-263, March 2025.
Abstract Objective To determine and compare the fixation strength of conjunctival pedicle flaps to cornea achieved via conventional ophthalmic suture and three different adhesive compounds. Animals Studied Ex vivo porcine globes. Procedures Following a 6 mm wide 500‐micron‐restricted depth lamellar keratectomy, conjunctival pedicle flaps were secured ...
Elodie M. VerHulst, Roxanne M. Rodriguez Galarza, Ian P. Herring, Renata Velloso Ramos, Andrew R. Kemper   +4 more
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Outcomes of Corneal Transplantation for Herpetic Keratitis: A Narrative Review

Viruses
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the most common etiologic agents of corneal disease and a significant cause of corneal blindness worldwide. Although most cases can be successfully managed with medical therapy, HSV keratitis associated with visually ...
Michele Nardella, Angeli Christy Yu, Massimo Busin, Roberta Rizzo, Giorgio Zauli   +4 more
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Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for the management of iatrogenic keratectasia occurring after hexagonal keratotomy

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Iatrogenic keratectasia has been reported subsequent to refractive surgery or trauma. Hexagonal keratotomy (HK) is a surgical incisional technique to correct hyperopia.
Paras Mehta, Varsha M Rathi, Somasheila I Murthy   +2 more
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Plasma rich in growth factors membrane as coadjuvant treatment in the surgery of ocular surface disorders [PDF]

, 2018
This study received funding from the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of the Spanish Government, within the project denominated SURFEYE (reference RTC2014-2375-1)
Anitua, Eduardo, Berisa Prado, Silvia, Lisa Fernández, Carlos, Merayo Lloves, Jesús, Muruzabal, Francisco, Orive, Gorka, Riestra Ayora, Ana Cristina, Sánchez Ávila, Ronald Mauricio, Sánchez, J. A.   +8 more
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Reconstruction of deep and perforating corneal defects in dogs—A review (Part III/III): The use of corneal sutures and reporting of ocular discomfort

Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 28, Issue 2, Page 543-552, March 2025.
Abstract The surgical reconstruction of severe corneal disease is a common and crucial component of the clinical practice of veterinary ophthalmology. The first part of the present review described procedures that utilize autogenous ocular tissues, homologous donor tissues, and heterologous donor tissues in dogs, while the second part reviewed the use ...
R. F. Sanchez
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