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Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in the management of keratoconus

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Advanced cases of keratoconus often require surgical intervention to restore corneal anatomy and improve eyesight. Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) although commonly performed has potential risk of immunological rejection and is now no longer automatically ...
Rajesh Fogla
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Development of a Disease Activity Index for the Assessment of VEXAS Syndrome (VEXAS‐DAI)

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X‐linked, autoinflammatory, somatic syndrome (VEXAS) syndrome is characterized by a complex spectrum of inflammatory and hematologic manifestations. Clinical research to identify effective therapies is urgently needed but is hindered by the lack of validated outcome measures.
Kevin Byram, Heřman Mann, Danielle Hammond, Onima Chowdhury, Sinisa Savic, Yohei Kirino, Carmelo Gurnari, Maël Heiblig, Thibault Comont, Arsène Mekinian, Mrinal M. Patnaik, Lachelle D. Weeks, Gary Ho, Adam Al‐Hakim, Scott Goldberg, Marcela A. Ferrada, Sophie Georgin‐Lavialle, Peter C. Grayson, Emma M. Groarke, Bhavisha Patel, Megan Sullivan, Sarah A. Buckley, Bryan G. Harder, Raman Garcha, David B. Beck, Matthew J. Koster   +25 more
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Review of current indications for combined very high fluence collagen cross-linking and laser in situ keratomileusis surgery

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
In this brief review we will discuss the reasoning and evolution of our current use of combined very high-fluence collagen crosslinking and laser in situ keratomileusis.
Anastasios John Kanellopoulos, Gregory J Pamel   +1 more
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Beyond Visual Scoring: Computational CT‐analysis for HRCT based quantification of Interstitial Lung Disease in Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Interstitial lung disease (IRD‐ILD) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with inflammatory rheumatic disorders (IRD). High‐resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is widely considered the gold standard for the non‐invasive assessment of ILD; however, its interpretation is constrained by substantial inter‐observer variability and ...
Alexander Pfeil, Tobias Hoffmann, Ulf Teichgräber, Diane Renz, Denise Beckmann, Gunter Wolf, Nicole Schadewaldt, Bianca Lassen‐Schmidt   +7 more
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Alergia ocular: un reto diagnóstico Ocular allergy: a diagnostic challenge

Iatreia, 2007
El ojo es uno de los órganos más sensibles y está permanentemente expuesto a diversos agentes ambientales. Dado que la conjuntiva es un tejido inmunológicamente activo, no es sorprendente que sea un sitio común de respuestas alérgicas.
Ricardo Cardona Villa, Mauricio Fernando Escobar Valencia   +1 more
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The theory and art of corneal cross-linking

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
Before the discovery of corneal cross-linking (CXL), patients with keratoconus would have had to undergo corneal transplantation, or wear rigid gas permeable lenses (RGPs) that would temporarily flatten the cone, thereby improving the vision.
Rebecca McQuaid, Arthur B Cummings, Michael Mrochen   +2 more
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Sodium Alginate‐Based Submucosal Lifting Hydrogel for Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A biocompatible sodium alginate‐based hydrogel is developed as a next‐generation submucosal lifting agent intended for EMR and ESD. The optimized formulation exhibits a composition devoid of endotoxins, high viscosity, demonstrates reliable injectability, and ensures prolonged mucosal elevation.
Iram Maqsood, Venkata S. Akshintala, Surya T. Evani, Rebecca A. Krimins, Yihan Wang, Keith Freel, Ahmed Ibrahim, Saowanee Ngamruengphong, Mouen Khashab, Stephen W. Hoag   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Managing ocular allergy in resource-poor settings

Community Eye Health Journal, 2017
Ocular allergy is a common inflammatory condition seen almost daily at the outpatient clinic. It occurs because the ocular surface is exposed to a variety of allergens, making it susceptible to allergic reactions.
Millicent Bore
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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis in adults: a narrative review of prevalence, pathogenesis, and management

Frontiers in Ophthalmology
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a chronic, progressive, allergic ocular surface disorder that can lead to sight-threatening complications. VKC occurs primarily in children and generally resolves about the time of puberty; however, case series and ...
Antonio Di Zazzo, Angela Y. Zhu, Ken Nischal, Simon S. M. Fung   +3 more
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The reliability, validity, and preliminary responsiveness of the Eye Allergy Patient Impact Questionnaire (EAPIQ)

Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 2005
Background The Eye Allergy Patient Impact Questionnaire (EAPIQ) was developed based on a pilot study conducted in the US and focus groups with eye allergy sufferers in Europe.
Lee Jeff, Burk Caroline, Walt John, Buchholz Patricia, Berger William, Alexander Michael, Arbuckle Rob, Abetz Linda   +7 more
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