Clinical Features of Osteogenesis Imperfecta in Taiwan
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) (MIM 166200, 166210, 259420 and 166220) is a congenital disorder characterized by increased bone fragility and low bone mass. Information regarding the clinical features of this genetic disorder is lacking in Taiwan.
Hsiang-Yu Lin+5 more
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Effect of Uveal Melanocytes on Choroidal Morphology in Rhesus Macaques and Humans on Enhanced-Depth Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography. [PDF]
PurposeTo compare cross-sectional choroidal morphology in rhesus macaque and human eyes using enhanced-depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) and histologic analysis.MethodsEnhanced-depth imaging-OCT images from 25 rhesus macaque and 30 ...
Cunefare, David+7 more
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Spontaneous scleral rupture associated with retinochoroidal coloboma [PDF]
We reported a case of ocular hypotony due to spontaneous scleral rupture in retinochoroidal coloboma and the treatment which was performed. This is a prospective case report in which a 21-year-old woman complained of abrupt vision loss in her left eye ...
Jefferson A. S. Ribeiro+3 more
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Genotype-phenotype correlation study in 364 osteogenesis imperfecta Italian patients [PDF]
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue and 90% of cases are due to dominant mutations in COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes.
Boarini, Manila+11 more
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Surgical induced necrotizing scleritis following intraocular lens replacement
Purpose To report a surgical-induced necrotizing scleritis, as well as its medical and surgical management. Methods Case-report. Results An 88 year-old patient with a three-day severe single-left-eye ocular pain.
Pablo González de los Mártires+5 more
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The variability of corneal and anterior segment parameters in keratoconus [PDF]
Purpose: To analyse, describe and test diverse corneal and anterior segment parameters in normal and keratoconic eyes to better understand the geometry of the keratoconic cornea. Method: 44 eyes from 44 keratoconic patients and 44 eyes from 44 healthy
Cardona Torradeflot, Genís+3 more
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Feasibility of Therapeutic Ultrasound Application in Topical Scleral Delivery of Avastin
Purpose Macromolecules have been shown to be effective in vision-saving treatments for various ocular diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Hanaa H. Almogbil+2 more
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PRIMARY BILIARY CHOLANGITIS DIAGNOSIS IN A SERONEGATIVE 19-YEAR-OLD WOMAN [PDF]
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease that destroys small bile ducts, culminating in liver failure. It typically affects middle-aged, Caucasian women. Most cases have detectable antimitochondrial antibodies.
Sara Santos
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Endothelial keratoplasty combined with scleral fixation intraocular lens.
Newcastle Eye Centre, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4LP, United Kingdom Arcispedale Santa Maria Nuova, Reggio Emilia 42123, Italy Department of Corneal and External Eye Diseases, St Paul’s Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital,
Mariantonia Ferrara+4 more
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Autonomous Needle Navigation in Retinal Microsurgery: Evaluation in ex vivo Porcine Eyes [PDF]
Important challenges in retinal microsurgery include prolonged operating time, inadequate force feedback, and poor depth perception due to a constrained top-down view of the surgery. The introduction of robot-assisted technology could potentially deal with such challenges and improve the surgeon's performance.
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