Cornea and External Disease
Latest news on corneal and external eye disorders, including infectious, inflammatory, and degenerative conditions. Coverage spans diagnostics, medical and surgical management, and emerging therapies.
Phase 3 trial of cenegermin-bkbj for PCED enrolls first US patient
The first patient in the United States has been dosed in a Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating cenegermin-bkbj ophthalmic solution for the...
Cornea specialists identify key clinical signs linked to microbial keratitis subtypes
United States cornea specialists identified a limited set of clinical features they believe reliably distinguish microbial keratitis (MK) organism groups, according to...
Preventing complications of superficial keratectomy
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New device shows promise in treating corneal erosions
A new device appears to be a safe and effective tool for treating recurrent corneal erosions and other corneal issues, according to a study. Conducted with 45 patients suffering from...
These factors influence success of endothelial keratoplasty
A 9-year follow-up study found that donor tissue characteristics, tissue preparation, and surgical technique influenced outcomes for patients undergoing endothelial keratoplasty. The retrospective analysis assessed patients undergoing Descemet stripping automated...
Estradiol levels associated with corneal ectasia in women
Elevated estradiol levels are associated with an increased risk for corneal ectasia in premenopausal women, according to an observational study. The case-control study included 3 groups of women (n=96) from...
33-year analysis highlights earlier keratoconus diagnosis and advanced treatment trends
Over the past 33 years, advancements in diagnostic methods and treatment options have led to earlier detection and improved management of keratoconus, resulting in increased use of contact lenses and...
Keratoplasty graft thickness doesn’t affect long-term outcomes in patients with keratoconus, study finds
The effectiveness of keratoplasty using donor tissue is similar regardless of graft thickness, indicating that both split corneal procedures for DALK in keratoconus patients are viable options, according to a...
Corneal opacity is a major contributor to vision loss in the US, study finds
Corneal opacity, primarily caused by corneal dystrophies, significantly affects vision and leads to substantial vision loss in a notable portion of the population, according to a study highlighting significant disparities...
New 3D imaging technique enhances corneal nerve assessment in limbal stem cell deficiency
Three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction significantly improves the quantification and characterization of corneal subbasal nerve parameters in eyes with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD), offering more accurate assessments compared to traditional 2-dimensional...
What you need to know about treating perforating ocular injuries with CAM
By Beeran Meghpara, MD Perforating Ocular Injuries: Trauma or Inflammation Perforating ocular injuries are often a result of trauma. At Wills Eye Hospital, many referrals come through our emergency room....