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Cosmetic Contact Lenses in the United Kingdom: Assessment of Online Regulation and Quality of Consumer Health Information. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Benjamin Ng, Matthew Azzopardi, Alice Ditchfield, Jin Zi, Abison Logeswaran, Imogen Hawthorne, Darren S J Ting, Yu Jeat Chong
To determine the compliance of online vendors to the UK Opticians Act 1989 Section 27 requirements and safety regulations for cosmetic contact lens (CCL) sales and the quality of online CCL health information.
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Proparacaine Overuse in Corneal Abrasions at the Emergency Department: A Case Series. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Avery Zhou, Anja Rabljenovic, Thomas L Steinemann
Corneal abrasions are among the most common ophthalmic injuries in the emergency department (ED) and primarily present as severe ocular pain. Topical anesthetics provide temporary analgesia, but overuse is associated with complications including further corneal injury, infection, and vision loss. This case series describes three patients who used a 15-mL bottle of 0.05% proparacaine hydrochloride ophthalmic
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"Window of Opportunity" in Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease Treatment: Results of a Longitudinal Study and Case Reports. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Bayasgalan Surenkhuu, Christine S Mun, Christian Kim, Nour Yanna Atassi, Jessica Mun, Nikhil Dhall, Sarah Abdel-Hadi, Tanya Sheth, Priyanka Dondeti, Alexandria Bernal, Anubhav Pradeep, Damiano Rondelli, Sandeep Jain
To perform a longitudinal study for determining the development of ocular graft-versus-host disease (oGVHD) after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) and report cases that illustrate the "window of opportunity" concept in oGVHD treatment.
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Recombinant Deoxyribonuclease I Eye Drops for Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Christine S Mun, Bayasgalan Surenkhuu, Yi-Fan Chen, Nour Atassi, Jessica Mun, Christian Kim, Tanya Sheth, Monazzah Akbar Sarwar, Anubhav Pradeep, Sandeep Jain
We have previously shown that neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are present on the ocular surface of patients with ocular graft versus host disease (oGVHD), contributing to inflammation and surface disease. Therefore, we performed a clinical trial using deoxyribonuclease I (DNAase) eye drops to test the hypothesis that reducing the abundance of NETs from the ocular surface will reduce signs and
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Severe Corneal Damage After Minor Eyelid Surgery: A Case Series. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Anne-Sophie Bonte, Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill, Inge Leysen, Carina Koppen
To present three cases of serious corneal complications after seemingly minor and uncomplicated eyelid surgery.
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Prevalence of Keratoconus Based on Scheimpflug Corneal Tomography Metrics in a Pediatric Population From a Chicago-Based School Age Vision Clinic. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Jennifer S Harthan, John D Gelles, Sandra S Block, William Tullo, Andrew S Morgenstern, Becky Su, Daniel Chung, Austin Yu, Steven A Greenstein, Peter S Hersh, Steven Barry Eiden
Determine the pediatric prevalence of keratoconus (KC) using Scheimpflug corneal tomography.
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Accelerated Corneal Crosslinking to Arrest Progression of Corneal Ectasia: A Prospective Multicenter Study. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Borja Salvador-Culla, Ahmmed Afsara, Nicola Roper, Julie Mulroy, Lubomira Galankova, Holly Duncan, David Tabibian, Jose Lamarca-Mateu, Francisco C Figueiredo
To report the results of epithelium-off accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking (accelerated corneal crosslinking [ACXL]) in patients with progressive keratoconus.
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Prevalence of Keratoconus Among High School Students in Southern Brazil: A Community-Based Study. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Otavio de Azevedo Magalhães, Bruna Nunes Pagano, Luana Veber Grellmann, Victor Sanchez Zago, Claudia Leite Kronbauer
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of keratoconus (KC) in teenagers who live in Southern Brazil and detect any possible associated factors.
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Double-Blind Comparison of Eyelash Epilation Techniques for the Purpose of Demodex folliculorum Mite Retrieval. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Etty Bitton, Walter Wittich
Demodex folliculorum blepharitis is typically confirmed with lash epilation and microscopic identification of mites. However, mite counts may vary with the epilation technique. As there is no gold standard to epilating lashes for the purposes of mite counts, the aim of this study was to compare three epilation techniques.
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Intraocular Straylight and Multifocal Soft Contact Lens Fit With a Myopia Control Approach. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Eric R Ritchey, Hannah R Gregory, Augustine N Nti, David A Berntsen
Center-distance multifocal contact lenses (MFCLs) are used to slow myopia progression. We examined the effect of two MFCLs on intraocular straylight values in myopic individuals.
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The Conjunctival Microbiome and Dry Eye: What We Know and Controversies. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Kendrick C Shih, Louis Tong
Dry eye disease is a common multifactorial condition that may be idiopathic or associated with autoimmune conditions, such as Sjogren syndrome. Commensal microorganisms modify immune responses, so it is relevant to understand how they modify such immune-mediated diseases. Microbiota in the gut regulate inflammation in the eye, and conversely, severe inflammation of the ocular surface results in alteration
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In Vitro Evaluation of Soft Contact Lens Wettability With a Nonmodified Commercial Videokeratoscope. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Carlos Carpena-Torres, Elena Ferrando, Carla García-García, María Romaguera, Fernando Huete-Toral, Gonzalo Carracedo
To evaluate a new in vitro technique for measuring soft contact lens wettability using a nonmodified commercial videokeratoscope, the Medmont E300. To this end, the capability of different artificial tears containing hyaluronic acid (HA) to improve soft contact lens wettability in vitro was investigated.
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Severity Classification of Limbal Stem Cell Failure Due to Steven Johnson Syndrome in the Light of the Classification Consensus of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Zeynep Akgun, Melis Palamar, Sait Egrilmez, Ayse Yagci, Ozlem Barut Selver
To examine and to understand the limbal stem-cell deficiency (LSCD) because of Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) in line with the new classification system for the first time in the literature.
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Comparing Intracanalicular and Topical Steroid Use in Patients Undergoing Pterygium Surgery. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Michelle K Rhee, Meena Zakher, Michael Najac, Harold Arias, Jace Jo, Richard Gorham, Ken Moadel
The study received funding from Ocular Therapeutix, Inc., Bedford, MA.We undertook this study to compare the efficacy of intracanalicular dexamethasone 0.4 mg with topical prednisolone acetate (PA) 1% in controlling postoperative pain and inflammation in patients undergoing pterygium surgery.
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Process and Outcomes of Fitting Corneoscleral Profilometry-Driven Scleral Lenses for Patients With Ocular Surface Disease. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Hannah Yoon, Jennifer S Harthan, William Skoog, Jennifer S Fogt, Amy Nau, Cherie B Nau, Muriel Schornack, Ellen Shorter
To assess the feasibility of obtaining cornea scleral profile (CSP) measurements using Scheimpflug imaging and report on the fitting process of free-form custom scleral lenses (SLs) for patients with ocular surface disease (OSD).
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In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Characterization of Candida parapsilosis Keratitis. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-1-29 R Scotto, P Forte, A Macrì, C Bonzano, C E Traverso
The present clinical case concerns two patients with mycotic keratitis because of Candida parapsilosis in which corneal confocal microscopy presented a characteristic feature of this pathogen. Both described patients used a therapeutic contact lens and administered a therapy with steroid eye drops which are well known predisposing factors for the onset of corneal mycoses. This report can be useful
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Exploring the Location of Corneal Pigmented Arc and Myopia Control Efficacy in Orthokeratology-Treated Children Using Pentacam Measurements. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Yu-Kai Kuo, Lan-Hsin Chuang, Chi-Chun Lai, Pei-Chang Wu, Shin-Yi Chen, Hung-Chi Chen, Ling Yeung, Nan-Kai Wang, Yih-Shiou Hwang, Chun-Fu Liu
To determine the location and intensity of the corneal pigmented arc in orthokeratology (ortho-k)-treated children and its relationship with annual axial length (AL) change using Pentacam.
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Corneal Tomography in a Commercially Available Optical Coherence Tomography Device and Comparison With a Rotating Scheimpflug Camera. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Piotr Kanclerz, Szymon Adam Radomski
To compare the outcomes of corneal tomography obtained with an anterior-to-posterior segment optical coherence tomography device (Revo, Optopol Technologies Sp. z o.o.) and a rotating Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam AXL, Oculus Optikgeräte, Wetzlar, Germany).
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Visual Performance and Higher Order Aberrations Obtained With Omafilcon A Dual-Focus and Single-Vision Contact Lens Designs. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Laura Valencia-Nieto, Andrea Novo-Diez, María Mangas-Alonso, Alba Rojas-López, Alberto López-de la Rosa, Alberto López-Miguel
The purpose of this study was to assess the visual performance and monochromatic higher-order aberrations (HOAs) obtained while wearing a MiSight dual-focus (DF) contact lenses (CL) in comparison with a single-vision contact lens (SVCL).
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Vision Correction Habits After COVID-19 Onset in Spectacle and Contact Lens Wearers. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Erin M Rueff, Elaine Y Chen, Andrew Loc Nguyen
To determine how vision correction habits changed after the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic onset.
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Advances in Contact Lens Care Solutions: PVP-I Disinfectant and HAD Wetting Agents From Japan. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Takashi Itokawa, Katsuhide Yamasaki, Takashi Suzuki, Shizuka Koh
Half of the individuals who wear contact lenses use reusable lenses that require proper care. Improper contact lens (CL) care and using inadequate disinfecting solutions can lead to lens contamination, CL-related microbial keratitis, and Acanthamoeba keratitis. Oxidative disinfecting solutions, such as hydrogen peroxide, show higher efficacy than multipurpose solutions. Povidone-iodine (PVP-I), an
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Effects of Autologous Serum and Platelet-Rich Plasma on Human Corneal Endothelial Cell Regeneration: A Comparative Study. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Emine Kilic-Toprak, Aysegul Cort-Donmez, Ibrahim Toprak
To investigate the effects of autologous serum (AS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on human corneal endothelial cell (HCEC) proliferation and apoptosis in comparison to Y-27632 as the commonly studied Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) inhibitor.
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Analysis of Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem Anterior Surface Condition Using Noninvasive Keratograph Break-Up Time. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Kayla Nodecker, Sankirth Madabhushi, Daniel Brocks
Noninvasive keratograph break-up time (NIKBUT) was developed as an alternative to fluorescein-based measurements of tear break-up time and may have utility not only for the objective evaluation of tear film stability on the corneal surface but also on the surface of scleral and contacts lenses. We report on two cases that highlight the potential use of NIKBUT to provide objective prelens tear film
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Evaluation of Dry Eye Disease Characteristics of Children With Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and MODY. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Esat Yetkin, Gözde Aksoy Aydemir, Abdurrahman Bilen, Burcin Pehlivanoglu, Abdulvahit Asik, Funda Kocaay, Dilara Ozkoyuncu, Emre Aydemir
To assess dry eye disease characteristics of pediatric patients with diabetes.
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Performance of Bandage Contact Lens in Patients' Post-ocular Surgeries: A Systematic Literature Review. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Yan Zheng, Chang-Bin Zhai
This study systematically reviewed the performance of bandage contact lenses (BCL) such as lotrafilcon A, lotrafilcon B, senofilcon A, balafilcon A, and comfilcon A as postoperative treatment in different ocular surgeries. A systematic search of English and Chinese databases (from inception to December 2021) was conducted for studies reporting the efficacy of BCLs after ocular surgeries. Postoperative
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Definitions for Keratoconus Progression and Their Impact on Clinical Practice. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Carina Koppen, Marta Jiménez-García, Elke O Kreps, Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill, Jos J Rozema
There is currently no consensus on which keratoconus need cross-linking nor on how to establish progression. This study assessed the performance of diverse progression criteria and compared them with our clinical knowledge of keratoconus evolution.
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Sleep Quality in Patients With Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Yinglin Liao, Jing Li, Jing Yang, Wenxin Zhao, Ziyan Chen, Shaowen Wu, Ling Jin, Fen Huang, Lingyi Liang
To investigate the sleep quality in patients with ocular graft-versus-host disease (oGVHD) compared with patients without oGVHD after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHCT) and healthy controls.
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The Inflammatory and Cytological Effect of Repeated Povidone-Iodine Application in Patients Receiving Intravitreal Injections. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-04 Ersin Akbulut, Furkan Kirik, Cansu Ekinci Aslanoglu, Emine Rümeysa Hekimoglu, Ebru Haciosmanoglu Aldogan, Mehmet Hakan Ozdemir
To investigate the effect of repeated povidone-iodine (PVI) application on the ocular surface parameters of patients who received intravitreal injections.
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Visual Quality Assessment and Comparison of Monofocal and Multifocal Scleral Lens Designs: A Pilot Study. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Ana Privado-Aroco, Gonzalo Valdes-Soria, María Romaguera, María Serramito, Gonzalo Carracedo
To compare visual quality, contrast sensitivity, stereopsis, subjective vision, and comfort between monofocal and multifocal scleral lens (SL) designs.
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Optical Quality and Visual Performance With Different Toric Contact Lens Designs. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Shizuka Koh, Naoyuki Maeda, Misaki Terao, Hiroko Maeda, Ryo Kosaki, Jun Kozaki, Kohji Nishida
To evaluate the optical quality of different toric contact lens (CL) designs and compare their on-eye visual correction performance.
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Human Tear Protein Analysis Using a Quantitative Microfluidic System: A Pilot Study. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Rachel K Casemore, James S Wolffsohn, Debarun Dutta
Human tears have the potential to be used as biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis and management of dry eye disease (DED). This prospective, controlled pilot study aimed to investigate the hypothesis that a panel of tear protein profiles can be detected and are repeatable when analyzed using a miniaturized quantitative microfluidic system.
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Lately Diagnosed Acanthamoeba Keratitis Manifesting as an Intrastromal Corneal Abscess: A Case Report. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Sepehr Feizi, Zahra Karjou, Hamed Esfandiari
A 42-year-old female contact lens wearer presented to a local emergency department with a 3-day history of decreased vision and ocular discomfort in her right eye. She was started on topical fluorometholone and oral acyclovir with initial diagnosis of herpes simplex keratitis. After 3 weeks of worsening symptoms, she was diagnosed with bacterial corneal ulcer and treated with levofloxacin eye drops
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Metrics of Anterior Sclera in Normal Chinese Adults: Anterior Segment Imaging Using the Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Na Lin, Yunqi Sun, Maoyuan Yang, Bichi Chen, Jieli Mao, Yongshun Liu, Ruzhi Deng
To measure the corneoscleral limbus and anterior sclera parameters of normal Chinese adults by swept-source optical coherence tomography (OCT).
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Comparison Between Ocular Biometric Parameters and Intraocular Pressure With and Without Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Veronica Noya-Padin, Noelia Nores-Palmas, Maria Jesus Giraldez, Eva Yebra-Pimentel, Hugo Pena-Verdeal
To compare the values of central corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), vitreous length (VL), axial length (AL), and corneal-compensated intraocular pressure performed with and without contact lenses (CL).
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Ocular Surface Homeostasis After Scleral Lens Usage. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-31 Brice Ballet, Joséphine Behaegel, Sjur Reppe, Alejandra Consejo, Hans Christian Aass, Tor Paaske Utheim, Carina Koppen, Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill
The aim of this prospective study is to examine the effects of 5 hours of well-fitted, mini-scleral contact lens (mini-SL) wear on the tear film cytokine expression in healthy eyes.
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Correlation of Manifest Refraction and Simulated Keratometry to Tomography Characteristics in Patients With Keratoconus. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Steven A Greenstein, Austin S Yu, Peter Wawrzusin, Airi Ando, Daniel Chung, Nicholas Garvey, Becky Su, Peter S Hersh, John D Gelles
To report on baseline refractive and keratometric values and their correlation with tomographic characteristics of eyes with keratoconus (KC).
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Less Complex Contact Lens Required for a Patient With Keratoconus After Topography-Guided Photorefractive Keratectomy. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Elizabeth H Roll, John D Gelles, Peter S Hersh, Austin S Yu, Becky Su, Steven A Greenstein
In this report, we discuss contact lens (CL) fitting in a patient with a history of keratoconus (KC), before and after undergoing topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy (TG PRK). Before TG PRK, the patient failed multiple CL modalities and reported difficulty with his habitual CLs and inadequate spectacle-corrected visual acuity to perform his activities of daily living. In this case, a collaborative
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Examination of the Corneal Endothelium in Pediatric Patients With COVID-19. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Gizem Gürbostan Soysal, Sevim Ayça Seyyar, Sabit Kimyon, Alper Mete, Kıvanç Güngör
To investigate the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection on the corneal endothelium in children.
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Semiscleral Contact Lens Use After Direct Corneal Neurotization for Neurotrophic Keratopathy. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Mark Morel, Boris Severinsky, Hee Joon Kim, Soroosh Behshad
To describe a case of a patient treated for neurotrophic keratopathy (NK) with direct corneal neurotization (CN), where a modification to the CN technique allowed for semiscleral contact lens use postoperatively.
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High Astigmatism Secondary to Peripheral Ectasia Recurrence in Postpenetrating Keratoplasty Eyes Managed With Miniscleral Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Elizabeth Law, Malik Moledina, Ian Sexton, James Myerscough
After penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus, vision can be impaired by high-degree astigmatism, particularly in those patients with recurrent peripheral ectasia. Scleral contact lenses (CLs) have long been used in the management of keratoconus both in treatment-naive corneas and those postcorneal transplants. We report the use of miniscleral CLs and their related visual and clinical outcomes
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Average Scleral Lens Replacement Period at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-27 Ethan Pritikin, Jack Rodman, Gloria B Chiu
To evaluate the average scleral lens replacement period at a tertiary care hospital.
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Baseline Characteristics of 1976 Patients With Ectatic Corneal Disorders at a Single Center From 2010 to 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Homburg Keratoconus Center. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Haris Sideroudi, Elias Flockerzi, Loay Daas, Theresia Jullien, Kassandra Xanthopoulou, Loïc Hamon, Berthold Seitz
The study objective was to analyze the baseline characteristics of keratoconus (KC) patients at the Homburg Keratoconus Center from 2010 to 2021.
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Effect of Scleral Contact Lens Size and Duration of Wear on Intraocular Pressure Effect of Scleral Lenses on Intraocular Pressure. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Taras V Litvin, Vivien Tse, Lisa Chung, Yixiu Zhou, Bo Tan, Ying Han, Meng C Lin
To evaluate the effects of scleral lens size and the duration of wear on intraocular pressure (IOP) during lens wear.
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Evaluation of Schlemm Canal Parameters Using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography in Eyes That Underwent Keratoplasty. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Ruveyde Bolac, Alev Ozcelik-Kose, Serhat Imamoglu, Elvin Yildiz, Yucel Ozturk, Mehmet Serhat Mangan
In this study, we aimed to evaluate Schlemm canal parameters using anterior segment swept-source optical coherence tomography in eyes that underwent keratoplasty and compare them with keratoconus and healthy control groups.
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Efficacy of Presbyopia-Correcting Contact Lenses: A Systematic Review. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Ainhoa Molina-Martín, David P Piñero, Elena Martínez-Plaza, Manuel Rodríguez-Vallejo, Joaquin Fernández
To analyze critically the clinical trials on presbyopia correction with contact lenses (CLs) to investigate the quality of the research performed.
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Amniotic Membrane Transplantation for Reconstruction of Ocular Surface Lesion Excisions in Pediatric Population. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-29 Okyanus Bulut, Melis Palamar, Banu Yaman, Sait Egrilmez, Ayse Yagci, Ozlem Barut Selver
To define the use of human amniotic membrane transplantation (hAMT) for reconstruction of the ocular surface after ocular surface lesion excisions in pediatric population during the last decade in a tertiary eye center.
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Nutrient Supplementation Improves Contact Lens-Induced Corneal Cell Damage Based on a SIRC Cellular Model. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Wan-Hsin Chang, Meng-Chun Tsai, Pei-Yi Liu, Chien-Ju Lu, Yuan-Hao Howard Hsu
The long-term use of contact lenses may damage the structure of the ocular surface and cause metabolic disorders in corneal cells. Vitamins and amino acids help maintain the physiological function of the eye. In the present study, the effects of nutrient (vitamin and amino acid) supplementation on corneal cell repair after contact lens-induced damage was investigated.
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Conjunctival Microbiota and Blepharitis Symptom Scores in Patients With Ocular Rosacea. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Burak Mergen, Irem Onal, Abdurrahman Gulmez, Ceyda Caytemel, Yusuf Yildirim
Investigation of the relationship between blepharitis-related symptom scores, tear film functions, and conjunctival microbiota in patients with ocular rosacea (OR) compared with healthy controls was aimed.
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Impact of Mask-Associated Dry Eye on Symptom Score. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Elaine Chen, Erin Rueff, Andrew Loc Nguyen
Owing to widespread mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic and clinical reports tying mask use with dryness, this study endeavors to determine if mask use is linked to symptoms of dry eye.
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Evidence of Contact Lenses for Vision Rehabilitation in Corneal Diseases: A Review. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Irene Vilà Porsell, Anabel Rodriguez Lopez, Carlos Rocha-de-Lossada, Rahul Rachwani Anil, Miriam Sánchez Valera
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of contact lenses (CL) as a therapeutic option for patients affected by a corneal disease and to determinate which is the best lens modality for each disease.
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Orthokeratology for Slowing Myopia Progression in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-06 Kai Tang, Junkang Si, Xingrong Wang, Xiuzhen Lu, Hongsheng Bi
To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effects of orthokeratology for slowing myopia progression in children.
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Impact of Scleral Lens Front Surface Eccentricity on Visual Acuity, Contrast Sensitivity, and Higher-Order Aberrations in Eyes With Keratoconus. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Aparna Badrinarayanan, Akshaya C Balakrishnan, Ronit Dutta, R Mahesh Kumar, Asif Iqbal
To investigate the effect of front surface eccentricity (FSE) of scleral lenses (SLs) on corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), contrast sensitivity (CS), and higher-order aberrations (HOAs) in keratoconic eyes.
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Demodex Blepharitis: A Comprehensive Review of the Disease, Current Management, and Emerging Therapies. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Michelle K Rhee, Elizabeth Yeu, Melissa Barnett, Christopher J Rapuano, Deepinder K Dhaliwal, Kelly K Nichols, Paul Karpecki, Francis S Mah, Arthur Chan, James Mun, Ian Benjamin Gaddie
Demodex blepharitis is a common disease of the eyelid, affecting approximately 25 million Americans. This article reviews what is known about the mechanisms and impact of Demodex blepharitis, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic techniques, current management options, and emerging treatments. Demodex mites contribute to blepharitis in several ways: direct mechanical damage, as a vector for
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Long-Term Corneal Refractive Power Changes Two Decades After Radial Keratotomy With Microperforations. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-17 Yuri Iwamoto, Shizuka Koh, Ryota Inoue, Takeshi Soma, Yoshinori Oie, Naoyuki Maeda, Kohji Nishida
We retrospectively examined corneal refractive power in three patients who had been followed up for more than 20 years after radial keratotomy (RK) with microperforations (MPs). All patients underwent RK in both eyes and were referred to our clinic because of postoperative decreased vision. MP was observed in five of the six eyes at the initial visit. The corneal refractive power of the anterior and
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A Retrospective Analysis of Tear Film and Blink Parameters in Patients With Ocular Surface Disease Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Puja Brahmbhatt, Sheena Khanna, Sarah Griffin, Charles S. Bouchard
Objectives: We had two objectives: (1) to investigate differences in tear film and blink parameters in patients with six ocular surface diseases (OSD): ocular graft versus host disease (oGVHD), Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS), lax eyelid syndrome, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), obstructive sleep apnea, and dry eye disease; and (2) to characterize the relationships between lipid layer thickness
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The Utility of Corneal Cultures in Bacterial Keratitis. Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Jerry Hsu, Anita Gupta
To determine the utility and use of corneal cultures in bacterial keratitis.
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Effect of Irrigation Solution Temperature on the Corneal Endothelial Functions in Posterior Vitrectomy: Room Temperature Versus Cooled Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Seda Çeri Yıldız, Sevim Ayça Seyyar, Oğuzhan Saygılı, Sabit Kimyon, Alper Mete, Kıvanç Güngör
Purpose: To compare the effects of cooled and room temperature irrigation on the preoperative and early postoperative corneal endothelial parameter values in posterior vitrectomy. Materials and Methods: In this prospective, randomized, comparative study, 68 patients underwent a standard 3-port, 23-G posterior vitrectomy operation by a single surgeon. Cooled irrigation solution was applied to 36 patients
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Intraobserver Repeatability Assessment of the S390L Firefly WDR Slitlamp in Patients With Dry Eye Disease: Objective, Automated, and Noninvasive Measures Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Antonio Ballesteros-Sánchez, Beatriz Gargallo-Martínez, Ramón Gutiérrez-Ortega, José-María Sánchez-González
Objectives: To assess the intraobserver repeatability of automated, objective, and noninvasive measures obtained with the S390L Firefly WDR slitlamp. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 50 eyes of patients with dry eye disease with a mean age of 55.06±12.96 years. Three consecutively repeated measures of the following variables were obtained: first noninvasive break-up time (F-NIBUT), average
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Patient Utilization of Premium Intraocular Lenses Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Eumee Cha, Lubaina T. Arsiwala-Scheppach, Divya Srikumaran, Christina R. Prescott
Purpose: To compare the choice of intraocular lens (IOL) and sociodemographic characteristics between patients who underwent elective cataract surgery before the COVID-19 pandemic and during the pandemic at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Methods: A retrospective chart review of patients who underwent cataract surgery before the COVID-19 pandemic (June 1 to November 30, 2019) and during the pandemic (June
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Early Postoperative Therapeutic Scleral Lens Intervention for Penetrating Keratoplasty Complications in Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis Eye Contact Lens (IF 2.3) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Bita Asghari, Daniel C. Brocks
A 52-year-old white man with keratoconus and severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis underwent penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for visual rehabilitation in the left eye. Post-PK complications included a persistent epithelial defect. Therapeutic scleral lens wear was initiated 2 weeks post-PK. Customizations were incorporated into the lens design to prevent suction and corneal hypoxia during lens wear. Post-PK