Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Acanthamoeba keratitis is an uncommon, sight-threatening condition that primarily affects contact lens wearers but may affect other individuals, as well. Men and women are equally affected and the majority of cases are…
Ophthalmology
Cornea & anterior segment
Cornea & anterior segment resources from the Ophthalmology Hyperguide.
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis is one of the most common external ocular conditions encountered in a general ophthalmic practice. Pediatricians, general practitioners, and internists also encounter patients with allergic…
Blepharitis: Diagnosis and Management
Blepharitis, inflammation or infection of the eyelid margins, is one the most common ophthalmological complications as well as one of the most difficult conditions to treat.1,2 Blepharitis is classified as either…
Congenital Corneal Opacities
Congenital corneal opacities are probably one of the most feared topics for ophthalmic residents and ophthalmologists. The occasion of a neonate with a congenital corneal opacity is a time of great concern in the…
Conservative Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Meibomian gland dysfunction, which is a condition associated with obstruction and inflammation of the meibomian glands, is a widespread and chronic problem that is seen frequently in general ophthalmology and…
Current Concepts in the Management of Recurrent Corneal Erosions
SLIDE 1 SLIDE 2 The primary clinical etiology of recurrent corneal erosions or recurrent erosion syndrome include epithelial dystrophies (map dot fingerprint dystrophy, also known as epithelial basement membrane…
Cytology as an Aid in the Diagnosis of Cornea and External Disease Problems
Complex clinical problems in corneal and external disease often leave both the patient and the physician perplexed. I have found that cytology may be of benefit in helping to narrow the differential diagnosis.1 In some…
Dry Eye
Dry eye is a common condition seen with increased prevalence in patients with autoimmune disease1 and in the elderly. In a population-based prevalence study of individuals 65 years of age or older, 14.6% of 2,482…
Endothelial Keratoplasty
New lamellar techniques for replacing damaged or diseased corneal endothelium are rapidly improving transplant outcomes and reducing the surgical risks for patients with endothelial dysfunction.1 These new techniques…
Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy
Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is a common bilateral hereditary posterior corneal dystrophy marked by progressive endothelial degeneration (Slide 1). Cornea guttata is a hallmark of Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy, and…
Herpes Simplex Keratitis
Herpes simplex keratitis consists of several common and potentially sight-threatening corneal conditions. Herpes simplex keratitis remains the leading cause of corneal blindness in the United States. Herpes simplex…
LASIK After Penetrating Keratoplasty
Dramatic improvements in microsurgical techniques have resulted in penetrating keratoplasty becoming a more common and successful procedure. It is unfortunate that postoperative visual rehabilitation remains…
Lattice Corneal Dystrophy
Lattice corneal dystrophy is one of the classical stromal dystrophies marked by deposition of amyloid in the tissue. Lattice corneal dystrophy is autosomal dominant in its inheritance pattern, and typically bilateral.…
Managing Post-keratoplasty Glaucoma
The incidence of glaucoma after penetrating keratoplasty is concerning to the clinician. Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) can not only damage the optic nerve, but also compromise the function of the corneal graft.…
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a term first defined in 2002 (during the first international consensus on MMP) as "a heterogenous group of autoimmune, chronic inflammatory, subepithelial blistering diseases…
New Techniques for Deep Corneal Transplantation
One of the most exciting advances in corneal transplant surgery is the development of lamellar techniques for replacing damaged or dysfunctional corneal endothelium. To put these new techniques in perspective, one must…
Superior Limbic Keratoconjunctivitis
Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) is a disease characterized by inflammation of the upper palpebral and superior bulbar conjunctiva.1 Secondary epidermalization of the superior limbal conjunctiva with keratin…
The Ocular Surface in Rheumatoid Arthritis
In the United States, approximately 4 million people have Sjögren's syndrome, which is a systemic autoimmune disease that involves signature symptoms of dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca [KCS]) and dry mouth.1 It has…
Therapeutic Keratoplasty for Infectious Keratitis
Despite new developments in antimicrobial agents, a subgroup of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses that does not respond to medical therapy remains.1-7 Therapeutic keratoplasty is indicated when inflammatory or…
Topical Cyclosporine 0.05% in the Treatment of Dry Eye: 2004
Dry eye is a common condition seen in patients with autoimmune disease, women who are postmenopausal, and the elderly.1,2 In a population-based prevalence study of people 65 years of age or older, 14.6% of 2,482…
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