Clinical features of herpes stromal keratitis Herpes stromal keratitis (HSK) is the most common cause of infectious corneal blindness in developed countries, with most cases resulting from ...

There are many causes of eye swelling or puffiness, the most common of which include allergy, a lack of sleep, eating too much sodium, or simple aging. At other times, the swelling (also known as ...

Since it’s on the frontline of potential hazards from the outside world, the cornea features a population of limbal epithelial stem cells, which repair minor damage to keep the surface smooth ...

However, early adoption by corneal surgeons has been limited (illustrated by graft registry reports: 0.7% all corneal transplants in the USA; 0.4% in Australia for 2011) due to challenges in donor ...

Laser ablation of the corneal epithelium, Bowman’s membrane, and the stroma can effectively correct refractive errors. Thus, the complete healing of the corneal epithelium post-surgery is essential ...

Background and aims: Based on conflicting reports regarding the role of the fibrotic stromal response in cancer development—namely, that a desmoplastic reaction can favour either the host or the ...

An eye and orbit ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to measure and produce detailed images of your eye and eye orbit (the socket in your skull that holds your eye). An eye and orbit ...

This new treatment modality can be used in several other corneal diseases. The safety and effectiveness of CXL require further research to understand and long-term follow-up will be required.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the potential underlying mechanism of anti-vascular effects of peroxisome proliferator–activated receptor α (PPARα) agonist fenofibrate against ...