Ophthalmology - Cornea/Anterior Segment News & Articles

1 Recurrent bacterial keratitis Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 22, 2013    Clinical Article

2 Ephrinb2-ephb4 signals regulate formation and maintenance of funnel-shaped valves in corneal lymphatic capillaries Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 22, 2013    Review Article

3 Morphometric features of corneal epithelial basal cells, and their relationship with corneal nerve pathology and clinical factors in patients with type 2 diabetes Journal of Diabetes Investigation, May 21, 2013    Review Article

4 A Case of Corneal Endotheliitis with Mumps Virus RNA in Aqueous Humor Detected by RT-PCR Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, May 20, 2013

5 Analysis of ethanol effects on corneal epithelium Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 17, 2013    Clinical Guideline    Clinical Article

6 Corneal Hysteresis as a Risk Factor for Glaucoma Progression: A Prospective Longitudinal Study Ophthalmology, May 16, 2013    Clinical Article

7 In vitro and in vivo assessment of titanium surface modification for coloring the backplate of the Boston Keratoprosthesis Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 16, 2013    Review Article

8 Overexpression of SIRT1 promotes high glucose-attenuated corneal epithelial wound healing via p53 regulation of the IGFBP3/IGF-1R/AKT pathway Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 16, 2013    Review Article

9 Endothelial Graft Failure After Contralateral Autologous Corneal Transplantation Cornea, May 16, 2013    Review Article

10 Impact of Surgeon Acceptance Parameters on Cost and Availability of Corneal Donor Tissue for Transplantation Cornea, May 16, 2013    Review Article

11 Epithelial Healing and Visual Outcomes of Patients Using Omega-3 Oral Nutritional Supplements Before and After Photorefractive Keratectomy: A Pilot Study Cornea, May 14, 2013    Clinical Article

12 Comparison of Corneal Flap Morphology Using AS-OCT in LASIK With the WaveLight FS200 Femtosecond Laser Versus a Mechanical Microkeratome Journal of Refractive Surgery, May 14, 2013    Clinical Article

13 Influence of incisional vitreous incarceration in sclerotomy closure competency after transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 14, 2013    Clinical Article

14 Intacs Followed by MyoRing Implantation in Severe Keratoconus Journal of Refractive Surgery, May 14, 2013    Clinical Article
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15 The Artemisinin derivative Artesunate inhibits corneal neovascularization by inducing ROS-dependent apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 14, 2013    Clinical Article

16 Long-term Outcomes of Photorefractive Keratectomy for Low to High Myopia: 13 to 19 Years of Follow-Up Journal of Refractive Surgery, May 13, 2013    Clinical Article

17 Anterior segment variations after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation in myopic eyes Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, May 13, 2013    Clinical Article

18 Objective Quantification of Fluorescence Intensity on the Corneal Surface Using a Modified Slit-lamp Technique Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice, May 13, 2013    Clinical Article

19 Rebamipide increases barrier function and attenuates TNFα-induced barrier disruption and cytokine expression in human corneal epithelial cells British Journal of Ophthalmology, May 10, 2013    Clinical Article

20 Comparison of keratocyte density after femtosecond laser vs mechanical microkeratome from 3 months up to 5 years after LASIK Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 9, 2013    Clinical Article

1 The Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial A Randomized Trial Comparing Natamycin vs Voriconazole Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial JAMA Ophthalmology, April 16, 2013

2 Prospective Study of Corneal Collagen Cross-linking Efficacy and Tolerance in the Treatment of Keratoconus and Corneal Ectasia: 3-Year Results Cornea, April 15, 2013

3 A prospective observational study of techniques to remove corneal foreign body in the emergency department Emergency Medicine Journal, April 4, 2013

4 Femtosecond laser and microkeratome-assisted Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty: first clinical results British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 8, 2013

5 Anterior chamber depth, intraocular lens position, and refractive outcomes after cataract surgery Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, April 3, 2013

6 Graft Rejection and Graft Failure After Penetrating Keratoplasty or Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty for Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy Cornea, April 18, 2013

7 Optical patient interface in femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery: Contact corneal applanation versus liquid immersion Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, April 1, 2013

8 Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Ectasia after LASIK and Photorefractive Keratectomy: Long-Term Results Ophthalmology, April 17, 2013

9 Comparison of Intraocular Pressure Measurements and Assessment of Intraobserver and Interobserver Reproducibility With the Portable ICare Rebound Tonometer and Goldmann Applanation Tonometer in Glaucoma Patients Journal of Glaucoma, April 5, 2013

10 Three-dimensional LASIK flap thickness variability: topographic central, paracentral and peripheral assessment, in flaps created by a mechanical microkeratome (M2) and two different femtosecond lasers (FS60 and FS200) Clinical Ophthalmology, April 5, 2013    Free full text

11 Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty versus Penetrating Keratoplasty for Macular Corneal Dystrophy: A Randomized Trial American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 26, 2013

12 Central toxic keratopathy: a clinical case series British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 12, 2013

13 Cosmetic Regional Conjunctivectomy With Postoperative Mitomycin C Application With or Without Bevacizumab Injection American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 10, 2013

14 Long-Term Outcomes of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Mushroom Configuration Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Cornea, March 25, 2013    Review Article

15 Clinical study on combined acupuncture and chinese medicinal fumigation for dry eye syndrome Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science, April 16, 2013

16 Prognostic factors for corneal graft recovery after severe corneal graft rejection following penetrating keratoplasty BMC Ophthalmology, February 28, 2013    Free full text

17 A silicone hydrogel contact lens after 7 years of continuous wear Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, April 19, 2013

18 Astigmatic changes following pterygium removal: Comparison of 5 different methods Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, March 28, 2013    Free full text

19 Essential opaque bubble layer elimination with novel LASIK flap settings in the FS200 Femtosecond Laser Clinical Ophthalmology, April 22, 2013    Free full text

20 Evaluation of central corneal thickness after cataract surgery, penetrating keratoplasty and long-term soft contact lens wear Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, April 29, 2013