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UV light-mediated corneal crosslinking as (lymph)angioregressive pretreatment to promote graft survival after subsequent high-risk corneal transplantation (CrossCornealVision): protocol for a multicenter, randomized controlled trial
BackgroundGood vision highly depends on the transparency of the cornea, which is the “windscreen” of the eye. In fact, corneal blindness due to...
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A 12-year follow up survey of childhood blindness at schools for the blind in Cambodia
BackgroundCambodia is a low-income country in South East Asia with a population of 15.5 million people of whom 4.9 million (38%) are under the age of...
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Unveiling challenging corneal infections: a comprehensive etiological diagnosis through metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of corneal tissue samples
PurposeThe objective of this study was to assess the clinical diagnostic value of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) in cases of...
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy: an updated review
PurposeThe present review will summarize FECD-associated genes and pathophysiology, diagnosis, current therapeutic approaches, and future treatment...
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Unilateral visual impairment and blindness in school children – prevalence and aetiology in Saki-East LGA of Oyo State, Nigeria
ObjectiveThis study determined the prevalence and aetiology of unilateral visual impairment (VI) and blindness and its associated factors in school...
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Comparison of the effectiveness of different corneal curvature measurement methods for IOL implantation in traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal injury
Background/AimTo assess the refractive outcomes of secondary intraocular lenses (IOL) in patients with traumatic aphakic eyes with corneal...
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Corneal epithelial ingrowth after perforating corneal injury: a case report
BackgroundEpithelial ingrowth is a rare complication after ocular perforation and can become manifest many years after the primary trauma.
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Corneal ulceration following periocular scorpion sting: a case report
BackgroundScorpion envenomation, a prevalent medical emergency in rural areas, demands immediate attention due to its potential severity. While...
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Corneal biomechanics and diagnostics: a review
PurposeCorneal biomechanics is an emerging field and the interest into physical and biological interrelations in the anterior part of the eye has...
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The application of high-throughput sequencing technology in corneal diseases
High-throughput sequencing technology, also known as next-generation sequencing technology, can explore new biomarkers and specific gene mutations....
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The outcomes of corneal sight rehabilitating surgery in Stevens-Johnson syndrome: case series
PurposeTo summarize the outcomes of corneal sight rehabilitating surgery in Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS).
MethodsThis is a retrospective analysis...
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Photoactivated chromophore-corneal cross-linking accelerates corneal healing in fungal keratitis: an updated meta-analysis
AimTo determine the effectiveness and safety of photoactivated chromophore-corneal cross-linking (PACK-CXL) adjuvant in infectious keratitis by April...
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Risk factors for corneal abrasions in Nepal: a community-based study
BackgroundSouth Asia is experiencing rapid urbanization, which may be changing the risk factor profile for ocular trauma. The objective of this study...
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The role of lymphatic vessels in corneal fluid homeostasis and wound healing
The cornea, essential for vision, is normally avascular, transparent, and immune-privileged. However, injuries or infections can break this...
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Corneal injury repair and the potential involvement of ZEB1
The cornea, consisting of three cellular and two non-cellular layers, is the outermost part of the eyeball and frequently injured by external...
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Changes in corneal biomechanics in patients with glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IntroductionCorneal biomechanics has been implicated in a variety of ocular diseases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship...
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Intrastromal keratopigmentation: a boon for unsightly corneal scars
PurposeThe aim of this study was to improve cosmesis in patients with corneal opacity (CO) using newer organic micronized pigments.
Methods ...
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Surgical Advancements in Corneal Transplantation
Purpose of ReviewThis review article aims to describe recent advancements in the field of corneal transplantation, focusing on the role of...
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In the eye of the ophthalmologist: the corneal microbiome in microbial keratitis
PurposeTo describe the bacterial findings by a targeted sequencing approach from corneal samples of patients with microbial keratitis and factors...
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Efficacy of cataract surgeries performed during blindness prevention programs in Chongqing, China: a multicenter prospective study
ObjectiveTo determine the efficacy of cataract surgeries in blindness prevention programs in Chongqing.
MethodsDuring February–December 2019, we...
