Posttraumatic Ocular Hypotony Through Epithelial Downgrowth.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1332-1734
Abstract: BACKGROUND Intraocular epithelial downgrowth is a rare but potentially devastating posttraumatic complication. If left untreated, this may result in corneal decompensation, secondary angle-closure glaucoma, retinal detachment and blindness. PATIENT AND METHOD A 10-year-old patient with… read more here.
Keywords: corneal melting; downgrowth; retinal detachment; epithelial downgrowth ... See more keywords
Corneal Cross-Linking as a Treatment for Fungal Keratitis Associated with Corneal Melting
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DOI: 10.1159/000456537
Abstract: We present the case of a young male that suffered from fungal corneal abscess and corneal melting. The patient was treated successfully by corneal cross-linking. Taking into account our experience from this case, we offer… read more here.
Keywords: corneal melting; corneal cross; cross linking; fungal keratitis ... See more keywords
A Case of Corneal Melting in a Patient with HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.1159/000527236
Abstract: Trastuzumab is the cornerstone treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer. While ocular side effects are more commonly described after the use of the antibody-drug conjugate ado-trastuzumab emtansine, we here describe corneal melting in a 79-year-old patient… read more here.
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Bilateral corneal melting associated with topical diclofenac 0.1% after cataract surgery in a patient with Sjögren's syndrome
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DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo_3_19
Abstract: A 79-year-old female with Sjögren's syndrome (SS) underwent phacoemulsification and lens implantation in both eyes within 2 days. Postoperatively, topical diclofenac 0.1% and tobramycin 0.3% were applied. She presented 10 days later with photophobia, large… read more here.
Keywords: corneal melting; corneal; gren syndrome; topical diclofenac ... See more keywords
Acute corneal melting one week after an uncomplicated cataract surgery in a patient who previously underwent eyelid radiation and with undiagnosed rheumatoid arthritis: a case report.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20210025
Abstract: This is a rare case report of acute, paracentral corneal melting and perforation occurring 1 week after an uneventful cataract surgery, with discussions on possible pathogenetic mechanisms. Relevant literature was also reviewed. Herein, a case… read more here.
Keywords: corneal melting; corneal; week; case ... See more keywords