Source: Cornea (Sept. 19, 2020) Purpose: To review the graft and visual outcomes in a series of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who underwent Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Read more…
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Eye Banking: One Cornea for Multiple Recipients
Source: Cornea (Sept. 16, 2020) Corneal transplantation is the most frequently performed transplant procedure. In much of the world, the demand for donor tissue heavily outstrips supply. Read more…
Neuropathic Eye Pain: How to Diagnose and How to Treat
Source: Ophthalmology Management (Sept. 23, 2020) 1. How does neuropathic pain fit into dry eye? Dry eye disease (DED) is an umbrella term that includes various phenotypes such as aqueous and evaporative tear deficiency. In addition, variable nerve function can contribute to dry eye symptoms and signs. Read more…
Outcome of a penetrating keratoplasty in a 3-month-old child with sclerocornea
Source: GMS Ophthalmol Cases (2020) Sclerocornea is a rare congenital anomaly with clouding of the peripheral cornea that possibly extends up to the center of the cornea. Characteristically, a clear distinction (limbus) between sclera and cornea is lacking. Read more…
Update on the Surgical Management of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Source: Ophthalmology and Therapy (2020) Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the most common posterior corneal dystrophy and the leading indication for corneal transplantation in the United States. FECD is slowly progressive, and patients develop gradual corneal endothelial decompensation, eventually resulting in failure of the endothelium to maintain corneal deturgescence. Read more…