Ramularia Keratitis
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Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
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Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Ocular Surface Impairment After Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Cohort Study
No abstract available (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Cyclosporine A May Be Noninferior to Mycophenolate Mofetil in the 1-Year Rejection Rate After Keratoplasty
No abstract available (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Corneal Lesion Characterized by Optical Coherence Tomography Assists in the Diagnosis of Epidermolysis Bullosa in a Two-Week-Old Neonate
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Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Presumed DMEK Graft Rejection Associated With COVID-19 Infection
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Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research
Penetrating Keratoplasty With Minimal Endothelial Replacement: A Novel Technique for High-Risk Large-Diameter Corneal Grafting
Conclusions:
PKMER may be considered as an alternative technique to large-diameter full-thickness keratoplasty. It is a relatively easier and cost-effective manual technique, which may be used as an alternative to traditional mushroom keratoplasty in selected cases. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Techniques Source Type: research
Modified Gundersen Flap Using Inferior Palpebral–Bulbar Conjunctiva
Conclusions:
This modified Gundersen flap technique expands the indications to eyes with severe conjunctival scarring and can be offered in eyes with previous trabeculectomies, glaucoma drainage implants, and scleral buckles, which were previously excluded from the globe-preserving option. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Techniques Source Type: research
Acute Corneal Transplant Rejection After Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 mRNA-1273 Vaccination
Conclusions:
To the best of our knowledge, this case of full-thickness graft rejection after the Moderna SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination is the first to be reported worldwide. The temporal relationship between vaccination and subsequent rejection is highly suggestive of causation due to the short interval (3 days) between vaccination and rejection and the lack of other inciting factors in an otherwise healthy graft. Patients with corneal transplants who plan to take the COVID-19 vaccinations should be counseled on symptoms and closely monitored, and an individualized plan should be made in discussion with the ophthalmologist. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus After COVID-19 Vaccination: Chance Occurrence or More?
Abstract:
As the understanding of COVID-19 infection becomes better, it is being recognized as a complex multisystem pathology rather than just affecting the lungs. Several ocular findings have been documented by researchers in individuals infected with COVID-19, and ocular symptoms may even be the first presenting feature of COVID-19 infection in 2.26% individuals. Several countries have started vaccination with inactivated or live vaccines to combat this pandemic, and varied side effects have been reported after vaccination. Few cases of herpes zoster have previously been reported in elderly patients with comorbiditi...
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Acute Corneal Epithelial Rejection of LR-CLAL After SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination
Conclusions:
The novel SARS-CoV-2 vaccine upregulates the immune system to produce an adaptive immune response. The SARS-CoV-2 vaccine may potentially be associated with increased risk of rejection in those with ocular surface transplants. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Subpalpebral Antibiotic Lavage as Safe, Emergent, and Cost-Effective Management of Acute Infectious Keratitis Related to Contact Lens Overwear: Case Report and Literature Review
Conclusions:
Bacterial keratitis is a potentially blinding condition for which contact lens wear is an important risk factor. Most cases are successfully managed with topical medications; however, in cases of treatment failure, a second-line approach such as SAL can be sight-saving. SAL uses readily available equipment for the delivery of high concentrations of antibiotics to the ocular surface, thus increasing therapeutic efficacy and reducing nursing staff workload. Despite its advantages, the literature reveals apparent underutilization of this technique. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Honeycomb Epithelial Edema Associated With Rho Kinase Inhibition: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Abstract:
The Rho kinase inhibitor netarsudil is a recently approved therapeutic option for the management of increased intraocular pressure in the United States. Although phase 3 clinical trials noted corneal changes related to the medication—namely, nonvisually-significant corneal verticillata—descriptions of a unique form of cystic epithelial edema began to surface as netarsudil (and its sister drug ripasudil, approved in Japan) gained widespread use. This series adds 3 new cases and reviews the current literature on this unique side effect. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Clinical Utility of COVID-19 Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing of Ocular Tissues of Non–COVID-19 Cornea Donors Deemed Suitable for Corneal Retrieval and Transplantation
Conclusions:
The overall prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 was 1% (2% for conjunctival and 0% for corneal samples, P value = 0.5) in the donors who were found suitable for cornea recovery and transplantation. The findings of exceptionally low positive rates in our samples validate the criticality of history-based donor screening and do not support the necessity of postmortem PCR testing as a criterion for procurement and subsequent use for corneal transplantation. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Basic Investigation Source Type: research
Development of a Novel Tear Lipid Test Strip
Conclusions:
The novel tear lipid test strip has great lipophilicity, hydrophobicity, and biological safety. It might be effectively applied in diagnosis of dry eye. (Source: Cornea)
Source: Cornea - January 20, 2022 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Basic Investigation Source Type: research
