Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty after cytomegalovirus corneal endotheliitis and immunosuppression for Mooren's ulcer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2021.101088
Abstract: Purpose The aim of this report was to describe a case of cataract surgery and Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) after cytomegalovirus (CMV) corneal endotheliitis and bullous keratopathy (BK) following immunosuppressive treatment for Mooren's… read more here.
Keywords: corneal endotheliitis; corneal; cmv; mooren ulcer ... See more keywords
Clinical course and outcomes in patients with Mooren ulcer who had cataract surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.05.034
Abstract: PURPOSE To report outcomes of cataract surgery in patients with Mooren ulcer. SETTING L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS The medical records of patients with Mooren ulcer who had cataract… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; mooren ulcer; patients mooren; immunosuppression ... See more keywords
Effect of Anti-TNF Treatment on Mooren’s Ulcer: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.2023581
Abstract: ABSTRACT We present our experience with five patients treated with anti-tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) agents who were unresponsive to conventional treatment. Additionally, we summarize the current experience with biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) in… read more here.
Keywords: mooren ulcer; anti tnf; case series; treatment ... See more keywords
The Complete Success in Refractory Mooren’s Ulcer Treated with Infliximab
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2022.2091615
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose To describe the management and outcome of two extremely rare and painful cases of Mooren’s ulcer, an idiopathic peripheral autoimmune-associated ulcerative corneal disease. Methods Case report with literature review on the management of… read more here.
Keywords: mooren ulcer; success refractory; refractory mooren; treated infliximab ... See more keywords
Customised crescentic corneal transplant with conjunctival resection in an atypical case of malignant Mooren’s ulcer
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220973
Abstract: Mooren’s ulcer is a painful peripheral ulcerative keratitis of unknown aetiology. It is rapidly progressive inflammatory destruction of the juxtalimbal corneal stroma with no associated scleritis. Mooren’s ulcer is a diagnosis of exclusion, after ruling… read more here.
Keywords: crescentic corneal; corneal; corneal transplant; mooren ulcer ... See more keywords
Successful Management of Fungal Keratitis by Alternaria alternata Complicating Mooren’s Ulcer
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DOI: 10.1159/000529979
Abstract: Abstract Mooren’s ulcer is an idiopathic peripheral ulcerative keratitis whose pathogenesis is thought to be due to an autoimmune reaction. The first-line treatment for Mooren’s ulcer is the use of topical steroids, which can be… read more here.
Keywords: mooren ulcer; topical steroids; keratitis; fungal keratitis ... See more keywords
Large-diameter Deep Anterior Lamel-lar Keratoplasty: An Alternative Treatment for Mooren Ulcer
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DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2020.0036
Abstract: Dear Editor, Mooren ulcer is an idiopathic autoimmune disease [1]. A broad variety of medical and surgical approaches for Mooren ulcer treatment have been developed, ranging from systemic immune suppression to conjunctival resection, lamellar keratoplasty,… read more here.
Keywords: mooren ulcer; treatment; lamellar keratoplasty; fig ... See more keywords