Browse articles on EyeWorld.org from the Cornea section. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
Identifying and treating patients with limbal stem cell dysfunction or deficiency can be a challenging process. Several physicians discussed how they handle these patients, including which techniques are available for mild to more severe disease.
Peripheral ulcerative keratitis is an inflammatory condition that typically affects the peripheral cornea leading to corneal thinning and corneal melt. It is commonly associated with an underlying autoimmune process. Two physicians shared their experiences with diagnosis and management of the condition.
The topic of ocular allergy and associated conjunctivitis is broad, ranging from seasonal to perennial, acute/episodic to chronic. EyeWorld asked an ocular surface specialist and an ocular allergist/immunologist to provide an overview on the topic.
In this article, two ophthalmologists spoke about what they look for when diagnosing neurotrophic keratitis and treatment options.
“The theme of this issue, ‘Lessons Learned,’ acknowledges that a lot of the time, we just don’t get it right,” said Cornea Editor Julie Schallhorn, MD, in her introduction to the section.
Explaining the nuances of dry eye and available treatment options to patients can be a challenge, especially when it comes to asymptomatic patients. Two doctors discussed how they explain the different types of dry eye and how they talk about available treatment options.
In the 20+ years since intracorneal ring segments were first introduced, there have been several advances, both in terms of techniques and materials. EyeWorld spoke with three physicians for the latest in the world of intracorneal ring segments.
Two experts discussed the risk for infections with lamellar corneal grafts, how patients may present, and how to deal with this complication.
Julie Schallhorn, MD, Cornea Editor, gave a preview of the articles in the Cornea section and shared some thoughts on managing complications.
Losartan is being studied as a potential treatment for corneal fibrosis and scarring. An ophthalmologist who has been conducting studies on the use of topical losartan spoke about the status of those studies, experience with off-label applications in human patients, and his thoughts about this option becoming more available.
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