In vivo confocal microscopy of corneal nerves in health and disease
In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) is becoming an indispensable tool for studying corneal
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …
physiology and disease. Enabling the dissection of corneal architecture at a cellular level …
Corneal nerves in health and disease
BS Shaheen, M Bakir, S Jain - Survey of ophthalmology, 2014 - Elsevier
Corneal nerves are responsible for the sensations of touch, pain, and temperature and play
an important role in the blink reflex, wound healing, and tear production and secretion …
an important role in the blink reflex, wound healing, and tear production and secretion …
Safety and complications of more than 1500 small-incision lenticule extraction procedures
A Ivarsen, S Asp, J Hjortdal - Ophthalmology, 2014 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate the safety and complications of small-incision lenticule extraction
(SMILE). Design Clinical control cohort study. Participants A total of 922 healthy patients …
(SMILE). Design Clinical control cohort study. Participants A total of 922 healthy patients …
LASIK complications: etiology, management, and prevention
Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a rapidly evolving ophthalmic surgical procedure.
Several anatomic and refractive complications have been identified. Anatomic complications …
Several anatomic and refractive complications have been identified. Anatomic complications …
LASIK-associated dry eye and neurotrophic epitheliopathy: pathophysiology and strategies for prevention and treatment
R Ambrósio Jr, T Tervo… - Journal of refractive …, 2008 - journals.healio.com
Purpose: To review the pathophysiology of LASIK-associated dry eye conditions and
provide insights into prophylaxis to decrease the incidence of dry eye after LASIK and to …
provide insights into prophylaxis to decrease the incidence of dry eye after LASIK and to …
Effects of laser in situ keratomileusis on tear production, clearance, and the ocular surface
L Battat, A Macri, D Dursun, SC Pflugfelder - Ophthalmology, 2001 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To evaluate components of the integrated ocular surface/lacrimal gland unit in a
series of patients before and after undergoing bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) …
series of patients before and after undergoing bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) …
Recovery of corneal subbasal nerve density after PRK and LASIK
JC Erie, JW McLaren, DO Hodge… - American journal of …, 2005 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: To measure and compare the return of corneal innervation up to 5 years after
photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). DESIGN …
photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). DESIGN …
The role of corneal innervation in LASIK-induced neuropathic dry eye
Almost half the patients who undergo laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) experience dry eye
following the procedure. However, the etiology of LASIK-induced dry eye is unclear. The …
following the procedure. However, the etiology of LASIK-induced dry eye is unclear. The …
Topical ophthalmic cyclosporine: pharmacology and clinical uses
E Donnenfeld, SC Pflugfelder - Survey of ophthalmology, 2009 - Elsevier
Cyclosporine has been used successfully as a systemic immunomodulator for more than two
decades, and numerous studies have investigated its mechanisms of action. In 2003 an …
decades, and numerous studies have investigated its mechanisms of action. In 2003 an …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of myopic LASIK on corneal sensitivity and morphology of subbasal nerves
TU Linna, MH Vesaluoma… - … & visual science, 2000 - arvojournals.org
purpose. To investigate whether the morphology of the subbasal nerves corresponds to
corneal sensitivity after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). methods. In a case series study …
corneal sensitivity after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). methods. In a case series study …