One late serious complication is erosion and exposure of the tube, clip, or plate. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of oral buccal mucous membrane allografts with corneal lamellar ...

[5] The use of gamma-irradiated cornea (VisionGraft ... graft in GDD surgeries has at least some role in preventing tube erosion, [6] but discussions of these issues are sparse.

Methods: Ten human corneas (three from healthy volunteers, three with bullous keratopathy, three from patients following penetrating keratoplasty, and one with corneal erosion) were examined by 3-D ...

A cervical cancer drug may elevate the risk of developing ocular surface disease, such as conjunctival scarring and infectious keratitis.

Fake eyelashes, or eyelash extensions have become a popular cosmetic trend for women as they enhance beauty by giving natural lashes a fuller look. These lashes boost one’s appearance by adding volume ...

3 However, among patients with partial tenotomy of ALER, two experienced unilateral corneal epithelial erosion (1 patient) and temporary adhesion between the lower eyelid and the bulbar conjunctiva (1 ...

Use corneal diagnostic tools to pick the right candidates. KOLOA, Hawaii — Ophthalmologists must embrace corneal diagnostics to select the proper patient for premium multifocal IOLs, according ...

A corneal abrasion is a scratch on your eye. It can happen in an instant — such as when you poke your eye or something (like dirt or sand) gets trapped under your eyelid. Your eye hurts ...

Arcus senilis is a white, gray, or blue arc or ring that develops around the edge of the cornea. It typically appears as an arc that affects the top and bottom of the cornea. According to the ...

The term ethical erosion is used to describe the “gradual decline in values, beliefs, and truths.” I first encountered this term in medical school to describe the loss of empathy and caring as ...