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Costello Syndrome and Ophthalmologic Issues: Unveiling the Unseen

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 197, Issue 7, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Costello syndrome (CS) is an ultra‐rare condition belonging to the RASopathies, a group of disorders characterized by aberrant RAS/MAPK pathway signaling, which is involved in ocular development and in some eye pathologies. However, only a few studies assessing the ophthalmic features of individuals with CS are available.
Sofia Peschiaroli, Germana Viscogliosi, Annabella Salerni, Emanuele Crincoli, Roberta Mattei, Tommaso Verdolotti, Serafina Antonella Loprete, Valentina Trevisan, Giovanni Antonio Marrocco, Alessia Cherubino, Lucrezia Perri, Roberta Onesimo, Giuseppe Zampino, Chiara Leoni   +13 more
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Collagen Cross-Linking and Keratoconus in Pediatric Patients

International Journal of Keratoconus and Ectatic Corneal Diseases, 2012
ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of corneal cross-linking on keratoconic eyes in the pediatric age group. Setting Private laser center, Haifa, Israel, affiliated to Hadassah Hospital, Jerusalem. Methods This is a retrospective study of 29 eyes of 20 children treated with corneal cross-linking with aim to arrest the progression of ...
Joseph Pikkel, Hanna Garzozi
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The Role of Decorin in the Ocular Surface: Structure, Function, and Therapeutic Potential

Proteoglycan Research, Volume 3, Issue 3, July 2025.
ABSTRACT The ocular surface, comprising the cornea, conjunctiva, and sclera, relies on a complex extracellular matrix (ECM) for structural support and functional integrity. Decorin (DCN), a small leucine‐rich proteoglycan, a key ECM component involved in collagen fibrillogenesis, growth factor modulation, and cellular regulation, is essential for ...
Kartik Goel, Anil Tiwari, Shruti Rathore, Swati Sood, Virender S. Sangwan, Rajiv R. Mohan   +5 more
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Trans-epithelial accelerated corneal cross-linking for keratoconus in children [PDF]

International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017
The aim of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of trans-epithelial accelerated corneal cross-linking (TE-ACXL) in children with progressive keratoconus. Retrospective, case-series of 23 eyes of 14 children who underwent TE-ACXL.
Andrew Olivo-Payne, Juan Carlos Serna-Ojeda, Erick Hernandez-Bogantes, Alexandra Abdala-Figuerola, Lucero Pedro-Aguilar, Alejandro Lichtinger, Arturo Ramirez-Miranda, Alejandro Navas, Enrique O. Graue-Hernandez   +8 more
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Eyes Offshore: Reporting the Eye Health Needs of Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Australia's Offshore Detention Centres

Clinical &Experimental Ophthalmology, Volume 53, Issue 5, Page 457-469, July 2025.
ABSTRACT Background In the last two decades, over 250 000 refugees and asylum seekers have arrived in Australia, many of whom experience significant health problems. Information about their eye health is scarce, particularly for those detained offshore. This is the first study to explore the eye health and services available to this population, helping
Marcel M. Nejatian, Rosie Dawkins, Ebrar Al‐Yasery, Hessom Razavi   +3 more
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Long-Term Visual, Refractive and Topographic Outcomes of “Epi-off” Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Pediatric Keratoconus: Standard versus Accelerated Protocol

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2020
Ibrahim Amer,1 Abdelhakeem Elaskary,1 Ali Mostafa,2 Hazem A Hazem,2 Ahmed Omar,2,3 Ahmed Abdou2 1Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, AL-Azhar University, Assiut, Egypt; 2Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut,
Amer I, Elaskary A, Mostafa A, Hazem HA, Omar A, Abdou A   +5 more
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Life Beyond Childhood: Insight Into the Lived Experience of 91 Adults With KBG Syndrome Through an Online Patient/Caregiver‐Reported Co‐Produced Questionnaire

Brain and Behavior, Volume 15, Issue 5, May 2025.
KBG syndrome (KBGS) is one of the most common monogenic causes of ID alongside short stature, macrodontia, and other variable features. Phenotypes in childhood are well documented, but data are lacking about adulthood and how best to support individuals. This study provides essential data on the lived experience of KBGS in adulthood.
Karen J. Low, Moira Walker, Georgia Treneman‐Evans, Nuria C. Bramswig, Morten K. Herlin, Gaetan Lesca, Emanuela Scarano, Charlotte W. Ockeloen, Allan Bayat   +8 more
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Trends in Corneal Topography and Tomography Imaging for Keratoconus Management

Clinical Ophthalmology, 2022
Alan W Kong,1 Tessnim R Ahmad,2 Marcus L Turner,1 Jackson Barnett,1 Gurbani Kaur,1 Neel D Pasricha,2,3 Maanasa Indaram2 1School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA; 2Department of Ophthalmology, University of ...
Kong AW, Ahmad TR, Turner ML, Barnett J, Kaur G, Pasricha ND, Indaram M   +6 more
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Prevalence of Ocular Allergy Among High School Children in Trinidad and Tobago: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Ocular allergy (OA) constitutes a significant global public health concern, affecting an estimated 15% to 20% of the world's population, with approximately 40% of cases occurring in children. In Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), the risk of OA is notably heightened due to its geographical location and the recurrent exposure to ...
Ngozika E. Ezinne, Narissa Gartiesingh, Ryan Poonan, Khathutshelo P. Mashige   +3 more
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Detecting Keratoconus in Adolescents with Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography

Journal of Ophthalmology
Purpose. Assessing the applicability of an algorithm developed for keratoconus detection in adolescents. This algorithm relies on optical coherence tomography (OCT) and incorporates features related to corneal pachymetric and epithelial thickness ...
Burcu Yücekul, Anika Förster, H. Burkhard Dick, Suphi Taneri   +3 more
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