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7 ± 6.1 μm (11-30 μm). The ratio of the diameter of presumed lymphatic vessels to that of neighboring vessels was 0.6 ± 0.1 (0.5-0.6). Of the patients with inactive disease, 4 had CoNV with RBCT (mean age CoNV, 17.3 ± 7.6 months) and 5 (mean age CoNV, 40.6 ± 35 months) had CoNV without evidence of RBCT on biomicroscopy, but evident on angiography and IVCM. These represent perfused vessels with no or intermittent RBCT.
CoNV can be characterized in vivo using a combination of IVCM and angiography. The vascular features vary according to the age of the CoNV and disease activity. Further improvements in angiographic image alignment, however, are needed.
CoNV can be characterized in vivo using a combination of IVCM and angiography. The vascular features vary according to the age of the CoNV and disease activity. Further improvements in angiographic image alignment, however, are needed.
With increasing time, epithelial defects (EDs) develop in virtually all corneas stored in corneal storage media. Optisol GS and Life 4°C are commonly available intermediate storage media used for corneal storage before keratoplasty. Epithelial preservation capabilities of Life 4°C and Optisol GS are compared in this study.
Nine pairs of human corneas were harvested, and 1 cornea of each pair was stored in Optisol GS and the other was stored in Life 4°C. The size and frequency of EDs of corneas stored in Optisol GS and Life 4°C were measured over time within the chambers using a backlit approach for 14 to 17 days of storage.
At poststorage days 4, 8, and 12, there were no statistical differences in the percent change in the area of the ED between both groups. Of corneas without initial EDs, 6 of 7 (85.7%) stored in Optisol GS and 5 of 8 (62.5%) stored in Life 4°C developed an ED by the end of the assessment period. At the end of the observation period, there was no significant difference in the change in the percent area of the ED between corneas stored in Optisol GS and Life 4°C [4.3% ± 6.6% and 2.1% ± 2.6%, respectively (P = 0.38)].
Optisol GS and Life 4°C storage media did not significantly differ in their abilities to preserve the corneal epithelium of the donor tissue for up to 17 days. Most corneas stored in both cold-storage media developed EDs within the 14-day observation period.
Optisol GS and Life 4°C storage media did not significantly differ in their abilities to preserve the corneal epithelium of the donor tissue for up to 17 days. Most corneas stored in both cold-storage media developed EDs within the 14-day observation period.
To evaluate the accuracy of eye bank-prepared precut donor corneas over time by comparing cut-failure rates and corneal thickness measurements in 2010 and 2013.
A total of 2511 human corneas cut by a technician-operated mechanical microkeratome intended for endothelial keratoplasty were evaluated prospectively at one large eye bank facility in 2010 and in 2013. The endothelium was evaluated by slit lamp, and specular microscopy both before and after cutting was performed. Graft thickness as measured by pachymetry and/or optical coherence tomography was collected to assess the accuracy of the cut tissue. Cut-failure rates were compared between normal donor tissue and tissue with significant preexisting scarring.
The combined cut-failure rate in 2010 and 2013 was 2.3% (23/1000) and 1.6% (24/1511), respectively (P = 0.23). The cut-failure rate among normal tissue in 2010 and 2013 was 2.0% (19/927) and 1.4% (19/1400), respectively (P = 0.24). The cut-failure rate among previously scarred tissue in 2010 and 2013 was 5.5% (4/73) and 4.5% (5/111), respectively (P = 0.74). The mean surgeon-requested graft thickness was 144.7 μm (range 100-150, SD 13.6) and 127.2 μm (range 75-150, SD 25.2) in 2010 and 2013, respectively (P < 0.0001). The mean deviation from target graft thickness was 21.3 μm (SD 16.3) and 13.6 μm (SD 12.5) in 2010 and 2013, respectively (P < 0.0001).
From 2010 to 2013, the combined cut-failure rates trended toward improvement, while the accuracy of graft thickness improved. This study suggests that the accuracy and success rates of tissue preparation for endothelial keratoplasty improve with experience and volume.
From 2010 to 2013, the combined cut-failure rates trended toward improvement, while the accuracy of graft thickness improved. This study suggests that the accuracy and success rates of tissue preparation for endothelial keratoplasty improve with experience and volume.
Immunological graft rejection after corneal transplantation remains the leading cause of graft failure. Systemic immunosuppression is used for keratoplasty at a high risk of rejection to improve graft survival. We examined the long-term outcomes of high-risk corneal grafts in patients receiving systemic immunosuppression.
Thirty-five corneal transplants with a high risk of rejection were identified from 29 patients within a regional immunosuppression service in the United Kingdom. Definition of keratoplasty at "high risk" of rejection included one or more of the following a history of ipsilateral graft rejection and/or failure, 2 or more quadrants of stromal vascularization, perforation or ocular inflammation at the time of surgery, presence of atopy, and a large-diameter (≥9 mm) graft. Median follow-up duration was 5 years after transplantation.
Graft survival at 5 years in patients receiving systemic immunosuppression was 73.5%. Rejection episodes occurred in 14 grafts (40%); these episodes were reversible in 10 grafts (71%). Indications for transplantation were mostly visual (n = 19; 54%) and tectonic (n = 14; 40%). Eighteen grafts (51%) had 2 or more high-risk characteristics. Most patients (n = 20; 69%) received monotherapy, commonly with tacrolimus (n = 15; 52%) or mycophenolate mofetil (n = 8; 28%). selleck inhibitor Three patients (10%) experienced severe systemic side effects. Median "day-to-day" logMAR visual acuity was 0.5 in grafts for all indications and 0.2 for visual indications.
Systemic immunosuppression in patients with high-risk keratoplasty seems to improve graft survival with a median follow-up duration of 5 years and is tolerated by most patients. Despite rejection episodes occurring in 40% of grafts, these were mostly reversible.
Systemic immunosuppression in patients with high-risk keratoplasty seems to improve graft survival with a median follow-up duration of 5 years and is tolerated by most patients. Despite rejection episodes occurring in 40% of grafts, these were mostly reversible.
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is becoming the method of choice for treating Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. We investigated whether DMEK can serve as a routine procedure in endothelial decompensation even in complex preoperative situations.
Of a total of 1184 DMEK surgeries, 24 consecutive eyes with endothelial decompensation and complex preoperative situations were retrospectively analyzed and divided into 5 groups group 1 irido-corneo-endothelial syndrome (n = 3), group 2 aphakia, subluxated posterior chamber intraocular lens or anterior chamber intraocular lens (n = 6), group 3 DMEK after trabeculectomy (n = 4), group 4 DMEK with simultaneous intravitreal injection (n = 6), and group 5 DMEK after vitrectomy (n = 5). Main outcome parameters were best-corrected visual acuity, central corneal thickness, endothelial cell density, rebubbling rate, and graft failure rate.
Best-corrected visual acuity (logMAR) increased from 0.98 to 0.53 (P = 0.002), 0.53 (P = 0.091), and 0.57 (P = 0.203) after 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. Central corneal thickness decreased from 731 ± 170 to 546 ± 152 μm (P = 0.001), 514 ± 66 μm (P = 0.932), and 554 ± 98 μm (P = 0.004) after 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. Donor endothelial cell density decreased from 2478 ± 185 to 1454 ± 193/mm² (P < 0.001), 1301 ± 298/mm² (P = 0.241), and 1374 ± 261/mm² (P = 0.213), after 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. The rebubbling rate was 46% (11/24). Four patients (17%) had secondary graft failure.
Our data provide evidence that DMEK is feasible for the treatment of endothelial decompensation in complex preoperative situations.
Our data provide evidence that DMEK is feasible for the treatment of endothelial decompensation in complex preoperative situations.
To investigate the differential expression of stem cell factor (SCF) and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and their correlation to mast cells, between patients diagnosed with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) and normal subjects.
A laboratory investigation included 22 surgical specimens of the superior bulbar conjunctiva from 17 patients with medically refractory SLK and 5 control subjects who underwent cataract or retinal surgery. Protein expression of tryptase, SCF, and TSLP in conjunctival specimens was detected by immunohistochemistry. The number of mast cells was correlated with immunohistochemistry intensity of SCF and TSLP.
In patients with SLK, higher immunostaining intensity of SCF and TSLP was found in the conjunctival epithelium than that in the conjunctival subepithelial stroma. SCF and TSLP staining in the conjunctival epithelium was significantly more intense in patients with SLK than in normal subjects. In addition, there was a significant correlation between the number of tryptase (+) mast cells in conjunctival subepithelial stroma and TSLP immunointensity in the conjunctival epithelium and subepithelial stroma.
Overexpression of SCF and TSLP was found in the conjunctival epithelium of patients with SLK. Significant correlation between TSLP grading and the number of mast cells was also found. SCF and TSLP may be involved in promoting mast cell migration and activation contributing to the pathogenesis of SLK.
Overexpression of SCF and TSLP was found in the conjunctival epithelium of patients with SLK. Significant correlation between TSLP grading and the number of mast cells was also found. SCF and TSLP may be involved in promoting mast cell migration and activation contributing to the pathogenesis of SLK.
To evaluate the stromal interface quality after femtosecond laser full lamellar cuts in gamma-irradiated corneas (VisionGraft sterile cornea) and to determine the limits of the cut depth using the VisionGraft as donor corneas for laser-assisted lamellar anterior keratoplasty.
Fourteen VisionGraft corneas underwent full lamellar cuts using the femtosecond laser. The percent cut depth was 17% to 21% (100 μm, n = 2), 31% to 35% (n = 3), 38% to 40% (n = 3), 45% to 48% (n = 3), and 50% (n = 3) of the total stromal thickness (not including the epithelium). The cap and stromal bed surfaces were imaged with a scanning electron microscope. The quality of cut surfaces was graded by 2 masked observers based on two indices ridge and roughness. Ridge grading indicated macroscopic irregularity. Roughness grading indicated microscopic irregularity. The grading was done on a subjective integer scale of 1 to 5 (1 = best and 5 = worst), which was used in a previous study of cut quality in fresh corneas.
The ridge gradingerface than do fresh eye bank corneas for laser-assisted lamellar anterior keratoplasty.
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7 ± 6.1 μm (11-30 μm). The ratio of the diameter of presumed lymphatic vessels to that of neighboring vessels was 0.6 ± 0.1 (0.5-0.6). Of the patients with inactive disease, 4 had CoNV with RBCT (mean age CoNV, 17.3 ± 7.6 months) and 5 (mean age CoNV, 40.6 ± 35 months) had CoNV without evidence of RBCT on biomicroscopy, but evident on angiography and IVCM. These represent perfused vessels with no or intermittent RBCT.
CoNV can be characterized in vivo using a combination of IVCM and angiography. The vascular features vary according to the age of the CoNV and disease activity. Further improvements in angiographic image alignment, however, are needed.
CoNV can be characterized in vivo using a combination of IVCM and angiography. The vascular features vary according to the age of the CoNV and disease activity. Further improvements in angiographic image alignment, however, are needed.
With increasing time, epithelial defects (EDs) develop in virtually all corneas stored in corneal storage media. Optisol GS and Life 4°C are commonly available intermediate storage media used for corneal storage before keratoplasty. Epithelial preservation capabilities of Life 4°C and Optisol GS are compared in this study.
Nine pairs of human corneas were harvested, and 1 cornea of each pair was stored in Optisol GS and the other was stored in Life 4°C. The size and frequency of EDs of corneas stored in Optisol GS and Life 4°C were measured over time within the chambers using a backlit approach for 14 to 17 days of storage.
At poststorage days 4, 8, and 12, there were no statistical differences in the percent change in the area of the ED between both groups. Of corneas without initial EDs, 6 of 7 (85.7%) stored in Optisol GS and 5 of 8 (62.5%) stored in Life 4°C developed an ED by the end of the assessment period. At the end of the observation period, there was no significant difference in the change in the percent area of the ED between corneas stored in Optisol GS and Life 4°C [4.3% ± 6.6% and 2.1% ± 2.6%, respectively (P = 0.38)].
Optisol GS and Life 4°C storage media did not significantly differ in their abilities to preserve the corneal epithelium of the donor tissue for up to 17 days. Most corneas stored in both cold-storage media developed EDs within the 14-day observation period.
Optisol GS and Life 4°C storage media did not significantly differ in their abilities to preserve the corneal epithelium of the donor tissue for up to 17 days. Most corneas stored in both cold-storage media developed EDs within the 14-day observation period.
To evaluate the accuracy of eye bank-prepared precut donor corneas over time by comparing cut-failure rates and corneal thickness measurements in 2010 and 2013.
A total of 2511 human corneas cut by a technician-operated mechanical microkeratome intended for endothelial keratoplasty were evaluated prospectively at one large eye bank facility in 2010 and in 2013. The endothelium was evaluated by slit lamp, and specular microscopy both before and after cutting was performed. Graft thickness as measured by pachymetry and/or optical coherence tomography was collected to assess the accuracy of the cut tissue. Cut-failure rates were compared between normal donor tissue and tissue with significant preexisting scarring.
The combined cut-failure rate in 2010 and 2013 was 2.3% (23/1000) and 1.6% (24/1511), respectively (P = 0.23). The cut-failure rate among normal tissue in 2010 and 2013 was 2.0% (19/927) and 1.4% (19/1400), respectively (P = 0.24). The cut-failure rate among previously scarred tissue in 2010 and 2013 was 5.5% (4/73) and 4.5% (5/111), respectively (P = 0.74). The mean surgeon-requested graft thickness was 144.7 μm (range 100-150, SD 13.6) and 127.2 μm (range 75-150, SD 25.2) in 2010 and 2013, respectively (P < 0.0001). The mean deviation from target graft thickness was 21.3 μm (SD 16.3) and 13.6 μm (SD 12.5) in 2010 and 2013, respectively (P < 0.0001).
From 2010 to 2013, the combined cut-failure rates trended toward improvement, while the accuracy of graft thickness improved. This study suggests that the accuracy and success rates of tissue preparation for endothelial keratoplasty improve with experience and volume.
From 2010 to 2013, the combined cut-failure rates trended toward improvement, while the accuracy of graft thickness improved. This study suggests that the accuracy and success rates of tissue preparation for endothelial keratoplasty improve with experience and volume.
Immunological graft rejection after corneal transplantation remains the leading cause of graft failure. Systemic immunosuppression is used for keratoplasty at a high risk of rejection to improve graft survival. We examined the long-term outcomes of high-risk corneal grafts in patients receiving systemic immunosuppression.
Thirty-five corneal transplants with a high risk of rejection were identified from 29 patients within a regional immunosuppression service in the United Kingdom. Definition of keratoplasty at "high risk" of rejection included one or more of the following a history of ipsilateral graft rejection and/or failure, 2 or more quadrants of stromal vascularization, perforation or ocular inflammation at the time of surgery, presence of atopy, and a large-diameter (≥9 mm) graft. Median follow-up duration was 5 years after transplantation.
Graft survival at 5 years in patients receiving systemic immunosuppression was 73.5%. Rejection episodes occurred in 14 grafts (40%); these episodes were reversible in 10 grafts (71%). Indications for transplantation were mostly visual (n = 19; 54%) and tectonic (n = 14; 40%). Eighteen grafts (51%) had 2 or more high-risk characteristics. Most patients (n = 20; 69%) received monotherapy, commonly with tacrolimus (n = 15; 52%) or mycophenolate mofetil (n = 8; 28%). selleck inhibitor Three patients (10%) experienced severe systemic side effects. Median "day-to-day" logMAR visual acuity was 0.5 in grafts for all indications and 0.2 for visual indications.
Systemic immunosuppression in patients with high-risk keratoplasty seems to improve graft survival with a median follow-up duration of 5 years and is tolerated by most patients. Despite rejection episodes occurring in 40% of grafts, these were mostly reversible.
Systemic immunosuppression in patients with high-risk keratoplasty seems to improve graft survival with a median follow-up duration of 5 years and is tolerated by most patients. Despite rejection episodes occurring in 40% of grafts, these were mostly reversible.
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is becoming the method of choice for treating Fuchs endothelial dystrophy and pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. We investigated whether DMEK can serve as a routine procedure in endothelial decompensation even in complex preoperative situations.
Of a total of 1184 DMEK surgeries, 24 consecutive eyes with endothelial decompensation and complex preoperative situations were retrospectively analyzed and divided into 5 groups group 1 irido-corneo-endothelial syndrome (n = 3), group 2 aphakia, subluxated posterior chamber intraocular lens or anterior chamber intraocular lens (n = 6), group 3 DMEK after trabeculectomy (n = 4), group 4 DMEK with simultaneous intravitreal injection (n = 6), and group 5 DMEK after vitrectomy (n = 5). Main outcome parameters were best-corrected visual acuity, central corneal thickness, endothelial cell density, rebubbling rate, and graft failure rate.
Best-corrected visual acuity (logMAR) increased from 0.98 to 0.53 (P = 0.002), 0.53 (P = 0.091), and 0.57 (P = 0.203) after 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. Central corneal thickness decreased from 731 ± 170 to 546 ± 152 μm (P = 0.001), 514 ± 66 μm (P = 0.932), and 554 ± 98 μm (P = 0.004) after 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. Donor endothelial cell density decreased from 2478 ± 185 to 1454 ± 193/mm² (P < 0.001), 1301 ± 298/mm² (P = 0.241), and 1374 ± 261/mm² (P = 0.213), after 1, 3, and 6 months, respectively. The rebubbling rate was 46% (11/24). Four patients (17%) had secondary graft failure.
Our data provide evidence that DMEK is feasible for the treatment of endothelial decompensation in complex preoperative situations.
Our data provide evidence that DMEK is feasible for the treatment of endothelial decompensation in complex preoperative situations.
To investigate the differential expression of stem cell factor (SCF) and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and their correlation to mast cells, between patients diagnosed with superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis (SLK) and normal subjects.
A laboratory investigation included 22 surgical specimens of the superior bulbar conjunctiva from 17 patients with medically refractory SLK and 5 control subjects who underwent cataract or retinal surgery. Protein expression of tryptase, SCF, and TSLP in conjunctival specimens was detected by immunohistochemistry. The number of mast cells was correlated with immunohistochemistry intensity of SCF and TSLP.
In patients with SLK, higher immunostaining intensity of SCF and TSLP was found in the conjunctival epithelium than that in the conjunctival subepithelial stroma. SCF and TSLP staining in the conjunctival epithelium was significantly more intense in patients with SLK than in normal subjects. In addition, there was a significant correlation between the number of tryptase (+) mast cells in conjunctival subepithelial stroma and TSLP immunointensity in the conjunctival epithelium and subepithelial stroma.
Overexpression of SCF and TSLP was found in the conjunctival epithelium of patients with SLK. Significant correlation between TSLP grading and the number of mast cells was also found. SCF and TSLP may be involved in promoting mast cell migration and activation contributing to the pathogenesis of SLK.
Overexpression of SCF and TSLP was found in the conjunctival epithelium of patients with SLK. Significant correlation between TSLP grading and the number of mast cells was also found. SCF and TSLP may be involved in promoting mast cell migration and activation contributing to the pathogenesis of SLK.
To evaluate the stromal interface quality after femtosecond laser full lamellar cuts in gamma-irradiated corneas (VisionGraft sterile cornea) and to determine the limits of the cut depth using the VisionGraft as donor corneas for laser-assisted lamellar anterior keratoplasty.
Fourteen VisionGraft corneas underwent full lamellar cuts using the femtosecond laser. The percent cut depth was 17% to 21% (100 μm, n = 2), 31% to 35% (n = 3), 38% to 40% (n = 3), 45% to 48% (n = 3), and 50% (n = 3) of the total stromal thickness (not including the epithelium). The cap and stromal bed surfaces were imaged with a scanning electron microscope. The quality of cut surfaces was graded by 2 masked observers based on two indices ridge and roughness. Ridge grading indicated macroscopic irregularity. Roughness grading indicated microscopic irregularity. The grading was done on a subjective integer scale of 1 to 5 (1 = best and 5 = worst), which was used in a previous study of cut quality in fresh corneas.
The ridge gradingerface than do fresh eye bank corneas for laser-assisted lamellar anterior keratoplasty.
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