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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Triple therapy reduces corneal graft rejection after high-risk keratoplasty
Combining systemic mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with topical tacrolimus (FK506) and corticosteroid eyedrops significantly reduces the risk of corneal graft rejection and improves graft survival rates in patients undergoing high-risk keratoplasty...
Innovative AI-powered app aims to prevent eye rubbing in keratoconus patients
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartwatch application can objectively detect and quantify eye rubbing, a behavior that contributes to the progression of conditions like keratoconus and corneal ectasia after refractive... ...
Study highlights long-term efficacy of ABiC for IOP management after keratoplasty
Ab-interno canaloplasty (ABiC) is an effective and safe long-term option for reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) post-keratoplasty, with high rates of IOP control, preserved graft survival, and minimal complications over 3...
New advances in neurotrophic keratopathy treatment highlighted in recent review
A comprehensive review published in Survey of Ophthalmology details the latest understanding and management strategies for neurotrophic keratopathy (NK), a rare corneal disorder marked by impaired corneal nerve function. Neurotrophic...
On-site Fortisite™ is a game-changer in managing severe infections
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Study examines impact of donor tissue type on DMEK outcomes
Although pseudophakic donor grafts pose greater challenges during preparation and have longer recovery times compared to phakic and scarred stromal grafts, they can still provide comparable outcomes in Descemet membrane...
Rising antimicrobial resistance in microbial keratitis post-COVID highlights treatment challenges
Although the overall incidence of microbial keratitis remained stable before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant shift in antimicrobial resistance patterns has occurred, according to a study. Although...
Human illustrations surpass AI in accuracy for LASIK, PRK, and SMILE visuals
Although artificial intelligence (AI) platforms can generate visually appealing images, they fall short in creating accurate and detailed medical illustrations for refractive surgeries such as LASIK, PRK, and SMILE, according...