Transepithelial versus epithelium-off corneal crosslinking for corneal ectasia.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.08.021
Abstract: This review compared the clinical results of transepithelial corneal crosslinking (CXL) to epithelium-off (epi-off) CXL in progressive corneal ectasia using a metaanalysis. The Cochrane databases and Medline were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Seven… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; corneal ectasia; epi cxl; cxl ... See more keywords
Transient corneal ectasia after phacoemulsification in an eye with femtosecond intrastromal presbyopic treatment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2019.08.050
Abstract: We report a case of transient corneal ectasia developed after phacoemulsification in an eye previously treated with INTRACOR. There was a myopic refractive surprise after cataract surgery. Corneal tomography showed an increase in keratometry and… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; corneal ectasia; treatment; phacoemulsification eye ... See more keywords
Corneal ectasia with Stevens–Johnson syndrome
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DOI: 10.1080/08164622.2021.1878835
Abstract: Corneal ectasia and Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) are uncommon ocular conditions, both of which can be managed with scleral contact lenses to improve visual acuity, provide constant corneal lubrication, and decrease photophobia. Very few reports of… read more here.
Keywords: ectasia stevens; corneal; corneal ectasia; johnson syndrome ... See more keywords
Corneal ectasia associated with posterior lamellar opacification
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DOI: 10.1080/13816810.2021.1923034
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Concomitant corneal ectasia and posterior lamellar corneal opacification is rare, and the genetic relationship between these two conditions is unclear. We report the genetic and clinical characterization of this phenotype in three unrelated… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; corneal ectasia; affected individuals; posterior lamellar ... See more keywords
Atypical Corneal Ectasia Associated With Vitamin C Deficiency.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002340
Abstract: PURPOSE To demonstrate a possible correlation between corneal ectasia and vitamin C deficiency. METHODS Case series. RESULTS This case series covers 3 patients with atypical features of corneal ectasia. All 3 had a peculiar general… read more here.
Keywords: vitamin deficiency; corneal ectasia;
Eye Rubbing and Transient Corneal Ectasia Detected by Topography in a Pediatric Patient.
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002497
Abstract: We report on a 13-year-old girl undergoing changes in the refraction of her OS associated with eye rubbing. Corneal topography showed a corneal deformation in OS, classified as stage 1 keratoconus according to the Krumeich… read more here.
Keywords: topography; corneal ectasia; eye rubbing;
Bilateral Corneal Ectasia 3 Years After Small Incision Lenticule Extraction in a Borderline Case
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DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000002952
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report a case of bilateral ectasia 3 years after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in a patient with normal preoperative topography of the right eye and abnormal… read more here.
Keywords: corneal ectasia; topography; case; corneal ... See more keywords
Case Report: Successful Corneal Crosslinking in a Patient with Corneal Ectasia Associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001623
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE Corneal ectasia can be a complication of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. When detected in a timely manner, corneal crosslinking can be a safe treatment. This is an important association to highlight that early diagnosis and treatment… read more here.
Keywords: johnson syndrome; corneal ectasia; case; corneal crosslinking ... See more keywords
Case Report: Bilateral Corneal Ectasia Developed during Pregnancy after Small-incision Lenticule Extraction
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001877
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE This case highlights that hormonal changes during pregnancy could affect the biomechanical stability of the cornea and lead to corneal ectasia during pregnancy after corneal refractive surgery. PURPOSE We report an unusual case of… read more here.
Keywords: corneal ectasia; corneal; pregnancy; case ... See more keywords
Management of Corneal Ectasia after LASIK with Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Combined with Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Cross-Linking
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/2707826
Abstract: Background To evaluate the efficacy of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) combined with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and riboflavin with ultraviolet-A collagen cross-linking (CXL), performed sequentially on the same day, in the management of corneal ectasia after LASIK.… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; keratectomy; corneal ectasia; ectasia lasik ... See more keywords
Combined transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy and corneal collagen cross-linking for corneal ectasia after small-incision lenticule extraction—preoperative and 3-year postoperative results: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12886-018-0849-4
Abstract: BackgroundCorneal ectasia after small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is uncommon. To our knowledge, this is the first report of 3-year results of combined phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) and corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for corneal ectasia after SMILE.Case… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; small incision; corneal ectasia; ectasia small ... See more keywords