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Deep learning for multi-type infectious keratitis diagnosis: A nationwide, cross-sectional, multicenter study
The main cause of corneal blindness worldwide is keratitis, especially the infectious form caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and Acanthamoeba. The...
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Quantitative evaluation of corneal irregularity and scarring after infectious keratitis using anterior segment optical coherence tomography
PurposeCorneal scars after infectious keratitis lead to insufficient transparency and irregular astigmatism, affecting visual acuity; therefore, they...
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Usefulness of smear microscopy for therapeutic decision-making in patients with infectious keratitis
PurposeTo determine the usefulness of smears in the diagnosis of infectious keratitis by comparing smears and 2 different culture methods.
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A novel technique of penetrating keratoplasty to prevent intraocular contents extrusion for infectious keratitis
PurposeTo evaluate the safety and the effectiveness of our novel penetrating keratoplasty for infectious keratitis.
MethodsRetrospective,...
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Impact of adjuvant amniotic membrane transplantation in infectious ulcerative keratitis
PurposeTo evaluate the effectiveness of cryopreserved human amniotic membrane transplantation (hAMT) in patients with infectious ulcerative keratitis.
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Post photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) infectious keratitis; six-year experience of a tertiary eye hospital
Background/ObjectivesAs an essential development in the new century, surface ablation procedures have attracted increasing attention. There exists a...
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Corneal cross-linking guards against infectious keratitis: an experimental model
BackgroundPACK-CXL (photo-activated chromophore for keratitis–corneal cross-linking) is an alternative option in treatment of corneal infections. It...
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Infectious keratitis caused by Klebsiella spp.: predisposing factors, presentation, and management
PurposeTo study predisposing factors, clinical presentation and management strategies for Klebsiella keratitis.
MethodsA retrospective case review...
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Rates of infectious keratitis and other ocular surface adverse events in corneal cross-linking for keratoconus and corneal ectasias performed in an office-based setting: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the complication rates of epithelium-off corneal cross-linking (epi-off CXL) performed in an office-based...
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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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Applications of photodynamic therapy in keratitis
Keratitis is corneal inflammatory disease which may be caused by several reason such as an injury, allergy, as well as a microbial infection. Besides...
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Unveiling the landscape of post-keratoplasty keratitis: a comprehensive epidemiological analysis in a tertiary center
PurposeThe present study aimed to epidemiologically evaluate patients with infectious keratitis following corneal transplantation.
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PACK-CXL vs. antimicrobial therapy for bacterial, fungal, and mixed infectious keratitis: a prospective randomized phase 3 trial
BackgroundInfectious keratitis is a major cause of global blindness. We tested whether standalone photoactivated chromophore corneal cross-linking...
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Citrobacter keratitis: predisposing factors and clinical characteristics
PurposeTo report predisposing factors, clinical presentation, antibiotic sensitivity, and management of Citrobacter-caused infectious keratitis.
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Corneal ring infiltrate- far more than Acanthamoeba keratitis: review of pathophysiology, morphology, differential diagnosis and management
ObjectiveRing infiltrates usually accompany numerous infectious and sterile ocular disorders. Nevertheless, systemic conditions, drugs toxicity and...
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Infectious keratitis after corneal crosslinking for keratoconus caused by levofloxacin-resistant microorganisms
IntroductionWe present seven cases of infectious keratitis after corneal crosslinking (CXL) to attenuate keratoconus progression.
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Microbial keratitis and its management at a rural centre: achieving success with limited resources
PurposeMicrobial keratitis is a sight-threatening condition with a higher incidence in agrarian populations. In countries with a high indigent...
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The bactericidal effect of two photoactivated chromophore for keratitis-corneal crosslinking protocols (standard vs. accelerated) on bacterial isolates associated with infectious keratitis in companion animals
BackgroundBacterial corneal infections are common and potentially blinding diseases in all species. As antibiotic resistance is a growing concern,...
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Three cases of recalcitrant Paecilomyces keratitis in Southern California within a short period
BackgroundThe aim of this report is to describe the risk factors, clinical course, and characteristics of three cases of Paecilomyces keratitis...
