Assays of inflammatory mediators show increased levels of matrix metalloproteinases with daily use of scleral lenses.
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Scleral spur as a new diagnostic tool for glaucoma
OCT imaging shows that it is significantly shorter in glaucomatous eyes versus healthy eyes.
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Treating corneal limbal stem cell deficiency using autologous serum tears
Serum from blood extracted can be used to make autologous tears, which are used to treat ocular surface disorders.
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Orbital fractures are a poor prognostic factor in open globe injuries
There exist an increased risk of enucleation or evisceration or a visual acuity corresponding to no light perception.
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Personalized intraocular lenses for cataract surgery
Using corneal measurements to create a customized intraocular lens resulted in better contrast sensitivity for patients.
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Eye rubbing linked to increase in intraocular pressure
Continuous monitoring of experimental macaques showed that this mindless habit can increase intraocular pressure, predisposing the individual to eye conditions
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Progenitor cells exist in the transitional zone between the peripheral corneal endothelium and trabecular meshwork
These cells are arranged in two layers, express stem markers, and may hold the key for increasing the regenerative capacity
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Silicone oil endotamponade may be detrimental to the ganglion cell layer
Its effects on this retinal layer may be the reason why there is limited visual recovery even after surgical success.
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Persistent fetal vasculature outcomes are better with early surgery in children
A limbal surgical approach is also associated with greater functional visual acuity.
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Seeing through the eyes
Computed tomography scan remains to be the most practical initial imaging to undertake in patients presenting with an open globe.
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