Laser-Activated Chitosan Adhesive for Replacing Corneal Sutures
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DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2023.2174556
Abstract: Corneal sutures provide point-to-point apposition of wound edges but do not hermetically seal penetrating wounds. 1 Leaking corneal wounds carry the risk of sight-threatening infective endophthalmitis. Suture application also damages adjacent healthy corneal tissue, cause… read more here.
Keywords: laser activated; chitosan adhesive; corneal; corneal sutures ... See more keywords
Microbiology and biofilm of corneal sutures
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DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2018-312133
Abstract: Aim To investigate the relationships between corneal suture bacteriology, biofilm and the clinical setting using culture studies and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Methods This is a prospective, observational study of patients with a history of… read more here.
Keywords: keratitis related; microbiology; biofilm; culture ... See more keywords