Corneal Procedures Demonstrate Comparable Long-Term Visual Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction
DMEK and DSAEK resulted in similar best spectacle-corrected visual acuity.
Cornea & Ocular Surface
Cornea & Ocular Surface
"Case Series Shows Anatomic Basis for Stromal Peeling along Natural Plane of Separation "
The research suggests stromal peeling can be performed successfully even after penetrating keratoplasty.
Brimonidine Thickens Cornea, Widens Iridocorneal Angle
A study shows the single-dose drug can also impact pupil diameters without affecting choroidal blood flow.
Patient Age Affects Recovery From SMILE Surgery
Research shows a significant difference in recovery speed in patients of variou ages.
Conjunctival Swabs Not Sensitive Enough to Detect COVID-19
The presence of coronavirus RNA in conjunctiva does highlight tears as a possible mode of disease transmission, the report suggests.
Green Thermal Laser Applicable in Resistant Infectious Keratitis
Treatments with the technique are both safe and effective when used as an adjunct to medication, the study shows.
Aniridia-Associated Keratopathy Stems From Limbal Stem ell Niche Dysfunction
An investigation reviews the connections between abnormalities in the limbal niche microenvironment and aniridia-associated keratopathy.
Herpes Simplex DNA Present in Corneal Tissues After Penetrating Keratoplasty
Researchers support additional antiviral treatment following penetrating keratoplasty.
Allergic Conjunctivitis Lowers Children’s Quality of Life
Corneal allergy complications in children can even lower their parents’ quality of life.
Aggressive Keratoconus May Not Respond to Accelerated Crosslinking Treatment
Younger patients with high maximum corneal curvatures and pronounced optical aberrations responded most poorly, the study shows.
Acromegaly Associated With Lacrimal Gland Volume, IGF-1, Serum Growth Hormone Increases
Lacrimal gland volume in both treated and untreated patients with acromegaly were significantly higher than participants in the control group.
Tea Tree Oil Shampoo an Efficient Option for Meibomian Gland Hygiene
A study shows stronger improvements than other options at 1 and 3 months in both signs and symptoms of ocular surface disease.
"Conjunctival Flap Limits Short-Term Postoperative Complications In Pediatric Keratoprosthesis "
The surgical option may also lead to improved visual acuity after 1 year.
Loteprednol Suspension Eye Drops Reduce IOP Following Corneal Transplantation
The topical medication is appropriate for long-term use, the report shows.
Vitreoretinal Complications Frequent After KPro Implantation
Potentially blinding secondary complication duration can average 17.7 months, the study shows.
Combined Procedures, Keratoconus Implant Provide Significant Improvement
The approach demonstrated both structural and functional benefits.
Persistent Neurologic Sequelae Among Older Patients With VZV CNS Infections
Investigators conducted an observational, retrospective study to assess variables associated with poor outcomes in patients with varicella-zoster virus infection with central nervous system involvement.
Amniotic Membrane-Derived Dry Matrix Can Address Epithelial Defects of Various Etiologies
The study offers insight into the treatment for patients with limbal stem cell deficiency, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, microbial keratitis, and other conditions.
Organ Transplant and Poor Antibody Response to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine
Johns Hopkins investigators sought to evaluate antibody responses to a second SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine dose among organ transplant recipients.
Genetic Predisposition + High Caffeine Intake Ups Risk of Increased Intraocular Pressure
Among individuals with the strongest genetic predisposition to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), greater caffeine consumption is associated with higher IOP and higher glaucoma prevalence.
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