Case of unilateral pellucid marginal corneal degeneration progressing to corneal perforation with keratoconus in contralateral eye
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2022.101293
Abstract: Purpose To report our findings in a case of pellucid marginal corneal degeneration (PMCD) in the left eye and keratoconus (KC) in the right eye, and to review earlier cases of PMCD and KC. Observations… read more here.
Keywords: eye; perforation; marginal corneal; pellucid marginal ... See more keywords
Corneal crosslinking for pellucid marginal degeneration.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2019.03.018
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the efficacy of corneal crosslinking (CXL) for pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD). SETTING Medical University of Vienna. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS In eyes with a crab-claw pattern on corneal topography of a study… read more here.
Keywords: topography; corneal; marginal degeneration; corneal crosslinking ... See more keywords
Corneal Cross-Linking: An Effective Treatment Option for Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
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DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2019.1659832
Abstract: ABSTRACT Purpose: This is the first review article examining literature specific to the use of corneal cross-linking (CXL) to treat pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD). Results: CXL appears to be an effective treatment that may halt… read more here.
Keywords: effective treatment; marginal degeneration; cross linking; pellucid marginal ... See more keywords
Combined Corneal Wedge Resection And Corneal Cross-Linking For Pellucid Marginal Degeneration: A First Report
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DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s210606
Abstract: Background Advanced pellucid marginal degeneration is a debilitating disease that warrants the use of surgery when the visual acuity is reduced and contact lenses are not tolerated anymore. It is traditionally managed with corneal transplantation,… read more here.
Keywords: cross linking; marginal degeneration; pellucid marginal; corneal ... See more keywords
Candida parapsilosis Infection After Crescentic Lamellar Wedge Resection in Pellucid Marginal Degeneration
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DOI: 10.4274/tjo.23865
Abstract: Infectious keratitis after corneal lamellar surgery is a rare complication. In this report, we present unexpected complications after crescentic lamellar wedge resection (CLWR) and their treatment in a patient with pellucid marginal degeneration. A 42-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: lamellar wedge; treatment; infection; crescentic lamellar ... See more keywords