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Abstract Collagen-based artificial corneas are a promising regenerative alternative to scarce donor tissue. However, their clinical success is limited by mechanical weakness, enzymatic degradation, and poor bio-integrati...

Avaliaram-se e compararam-se clinicamente os efeitos de colírios de Citrus lemon (CL) na reparação de úlcera corneal superficial. Foram utilizadas 50 coelhas, distribuídas em cinco grupos experimentais de 10 animais...

Los depósitos corneales pueden ser causa de lesiones crónicas locales o enfermedades sistémicas. Esta alteración en la transparencia corneal se denomina degeneración corneal y ocurre como consecuencia del depósito ...

El quiste de córnea es una enfermedad corneal de baja frecuencia en caninos. Una canino, mestizo, macho se 12 años fue presentado a consulta a causa de la presencia de una masa en su ojo izquierdo, la cual aumentaba de...

Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sobre el uso de la membrana amniótica en oftalmología con los propósitos de conocer sus mecanismos de acción y aplicaciones, así como los resultados publicados sobre el trans...

Objective: This study aimed to compare the indications, timing, and clinical outcomes of phakic implantable collamer lens (ICL) exchange or explantation between eyes with keratoconus and eyes without keratoconus or other...

Purpose The use of standard sutures has been replaced by platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a bioadhesive agent, in several surgical procedures. This prompted us to test PRP efficacy in experimental lamellar keratoplasty. Metho...

A-2-years-old heifer showed a mass on the frontal part of the skull. Cytological analysis displayed pleomorphic, polyedric and fusiform cells with extracellular hyaline material. Histologically, the excised mass showed p...

ABSTRACT Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) is the most prevalent ocular disease in cattle herds worldwide. The primary etiological agent is Moraxella bovis, a bacterium that adheres to the corneal epithelial c...

ABSTRACT Pigmentary superficial keratitis (PSK) is a chronic corneal disorder with different causes, which may include immune-mediated diseases and reactions to ultraviolet rays. This study aimed to evaluate the use of a...

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Infectious keratitis (IK) is classified as a critical ophthalmic emergency, with the potential to result in vision‐impairing complications. The treatment approach involves the use of pharma...

Abstract Background Infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis (IBK) in beef cattle has major welfare and production implications. Effective vaccination against IBK would also reduce antibiotic use in beef production. Object...

ABSTRACT The aqueous portion of the tear film has been characterized as an essential structure for ocular surface health. Among various assessment tests, some measure the aqueous portion, such as Schirmer Tear Test 1, Me...

Background. High myopia is a refractive error and a serious problem among teenagers. This condition can lead to significant vision impairment if left unaddressed, affecting their daily activities and overall quality of l...

Human herpes infections are a major cause of morbidity worldwide. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) are frequent causes of ocular pathology. Ocular herpes is a recurrent disease, and its compl...

Fabry disease is an x-linked recessive metabolic storage disorder due to the deficiency of lysosomal α-galactosidase A, and the subsequent accumulation of glycosphingolipids, throughout the body. Patients usually presen...

Abstract Glaucoma is the second-highest cause of blindness and the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Most people with glaucoma are not aware that they have a sight-threatening condition. People of Africa...