A review of keratoconus: diagnosis, pathophysiology, and genetics

VM Tur, C MacGregor, R Jayaswal, D O'Brart… - Survey of …, 2017 - Elsevier
We discuss new approaches to the early detection of keratoconus and recent investigations
regarding the nature of its pathophysiology. We review the current evidence for its complex …

Role of oxidative stress in ocular diseases: a balancing act

DY Shu, S Chaudhary, KS Cho, A Lennikov, WP Miller… - Metabolites, 2023 - mdpi.com
Redox homeostasis is a delicate balancing act of maintaining appropriate levels of
antioxidant defense mechanisms and reactive oxidizing oxygen and nitrogen species. Any …

Exome sequencing and characterization of 49,960 individuals in the UK Biobank

CV Van Hout, I Tachmazidou, JD Backman… - Nature, 2020 - nature.com
The UK Biobank is a prospective study of 502,543 individuals, combining extensive
phenotypic and genotypic data with streamlined access for researchers around the world …

[HTML][HTML] A single cell atlas of human cornea that defines its development, limbal progenitor cells and their interactions with the immune cells

J Collin, R Queen, D Zerti, S Bojic, B Dorgau, N Moyse… - The ocular …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose Single cell (sc) analyses of key embryonic, fetal and adult stages were performed to
generate a comprehensive single cell atlas of all the corneal and adjacent conjunctival cell …

Composition, structure and function of the corneal stroma

EM Espana, DE Birk - Experimental eye research, 2020 - Elsevier
No other tissue in the body depends more on the composition and organization of the
extracellular matrix (ECM) for normal structure and function than the corneal stroma. The …

Keratoconus: an inflammatory disorder?

V Galvis, T Sherwin, A Tello, J Merayo, R Barrera… - Eye, 2015 - nature.com
Keratoconus has been classically defined as a progressive, non-inflammatory condition,
which produces a thinning and steepening of the cornea. Its pathophysiological …

The pathogenesis of keratoconus

AE Davidson, S Hayes, AJ Hardcastle, SJ Tuft - Eye, 2014 - nature.com
Keratoconus (KC) is a common degenerative condition that frequently results in visual loss
with an onset typically in early adulthood. It is the single most common reason for …

Nanosuspensions in ophthalmology: Overcoming challenges and enhancing drug delivery for eye diseases

S Fathi-Karkan, NA Ramsheh, H Arkaban… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in using
nanosuspensions for controlled drug delivery in ophthalmology. It highlights the significance …

Keratoconus

RB Singh, S Koh, N Sharma, FA Woreta… - Nature Reviews …, 2024 - nature.com
Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder primarily affecting individuals in adolescence and
early adulthood. The ectatic changes in the cornea cause thinning and cone-like steepening …

Biomechanics and structure of the cornea: implications and association with corneal disorders

J Ma, Y Wang, P Wei, V Jhanji - Survey of ophthalmology, 2018 - Elsevier
Recent studies have shown that alterations in corneal biomechanical properties are
associated with corneal pathologies, particularly corneal ectasia. Moreover, these …