Cornea

Ocular surface stem cell transplantation (OSST) patients should be closely monitored for rejection and compliance with immunosuppression.

Collagen cross-linking (CXL) can cause more intense postoperative pain in younger patients.

Accurate corneal marking before surgery leads to a reduction in astigmatism.

Corneal topographic astigmatism (CorT) is a successful alternative technique for measuring corneal astigmatism in irregular corneas.

Topical pranoprofen 0.1% reduces the ocular signs and symptoms of dry eyes and decreases inflammatory markers of conjunctival epithelial cells.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a safe and effective procedure in keratoconic eyes with previous hydrops.

Disease severity affects the long-term visual outcome of Peter's anomaly.

A high index of suspicion is required for underlying Sjögren's syndrome (SS) in patients with clinically significant aqueous-deficient dry eye.

Ringer lactate has a similar effect to a fortified balanced salt solution on corneal endothelial cell loss after phacoemulsification.

Tear levels of inflammatory markers increase in patients who wear corneal refractive therapy lenses, compared to those who wore silicone-hydrogel lenses or no lenses.

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties by air dissection (DALK-AD) using the big bubble (BB) technique provides good visual outcomes in keratoconus treatment.

Graft size and donor-recipient disparity influence IOP measured with the Goldmann applanation tonometer (IOP GAT) after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).

Keratomalacia can be linked to lower socioeconomic status, poor maternal nutrition, and inadequate breastfeeding.

Using an optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometer and Scheimpflug-Placido topographer are both as effective for measuring corneal parameters

Corneal cross-linking combined with UV-riboflavin is safe and effective in treating keratoconus, reveals the results of a two-year study in Cornea.

Prominent corneal nerves have been identified as a diagnostic feature of lipid proteinosis (LP)

Using in vivo microscopy analysis is a safe and effective diagnostic tool in detecting ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) characteristics

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) triple procedures with a 25G system is a safe and effective treatment option.

Benzalkonium chloride-assisted (BAC) transepithelial collagen crosslinking (CXL) with 0.5% proparacaine drops is less effective than standard CXL in patients with progressive keratoconus

Conjunctival ultraviolet autofluorescence (UVAF) photography is valid and reliable for detecting pre-clinical sunlight-induced UV damage

Er:YAG laser therapy could be an alternative to steam cautery

Several algorithms help physicians base appropriate therapy on signs and symptons

Avoiding permanent damage calls for more aggressive treatment, occasional 'scare' tactic

Dermatologic, cosmetic technologies studied for benefits in meibomian gland dysfunction

Understanding the problems of contact lens induced dry eye

Five steps and the criteria for success, as seen through the eyes of patients and their doctors...

British and German scientists Dr Claus Cursiefen and his colleagues have reported that transplanted corneas are more likely to fail or be rejected in patients whose eyes exhibit abnormal vessel growth, called corneal neovascularization, before surgery.

Innovative pharmacological approaches investigated in haze prevention research

Scientists in The Netherlands have received an innovation grant to finalise the specification of a collagen, derived from fishscale, which will act as an alternative material for cornea regeneration.

Dr Joachim Storsberg at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research in Germany has developed an artificial cornea. The ophthalmological polymer is designed to bond to the eye but remain unclouded by cells in its centre.