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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Daily disposable lenses reduce severity of bacterial keratitis cases
Although no specific contact lens types or materials appear to be linked to the occurrence of bacterial keratitis, certain behaviors—such as smoking and wearing reusable lenses—significantly increased the risk of... ...
Perceptual learning improves vision in patients with keratoconus, study finds
Perceptual learning (PL) can significantly improve vision in patients with keratoconus (KC) who are dissatisfied with spectacle correction and intolerant to contact lenses, according to a study that found that...
Extended use of mini-scleral lenses reduces conjunctival thickness, study shows.
Extended wear of mini-scleral contact lenses results in thinning of the conjunctival and episcleral layers, particularly in the superior and inferior regions, while leaving scleral thickness unaffected, according to a...
Corneal biomechanics linked to myopia severity
Biomechanical parameters may be valuable in predicting scleral strength and have potential applications in the clinical management of high myopia, according to a study. A recent study explored the relationship...
New biomarker discovery enhances detection of corneal involvement in conjunctivitis
The gene apolipoprotein E (APOE) has been identified as a significant biomarker for predicting corneal involvement in patients with acute infectious conjunctivitis, according to a study. This discovery could improve...
Personalized surgeries restore corneal clarity following DALK complications
A new study found that various surgical techniques can successfully improve visual acuity and restore corneal clarity in patients with stromal interface irregularities following deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK). The...
Lotilaner ophthalmic solution reduces risk of worsening Demodex blepharitis symptoms
Lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25%, is significantly more effective than a placebo in treating Demodex blepharitis (DB), as it is more likely to prevent worsening of symptoms or even improve them...
Photodynamic therapy shows promise in combating fungal eye infections
Combining traditional antifungal treatment with novel photodynamic antimicrobial therapies (PDATs) shows promise in treating fungal keratitis, but the effectiveness varies depending on the fungal strain, according to a poster presented at... ...