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To describe the use of Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) to investigate the electrical surface potential of human meibum and to demonstrate successful use of this instrument on both human meibum and a meibum model system (six-lipid stock [6LS]) to elucidate nanoscale surface chemistry and self-assembly characteristics.

6LS and meibum were analyzed in this study. Mica-supported thin films were created using the Langmuir-Blodgett trough. Topography and electrical surface potential were quantified using simultaneous atomic force microscopy/KPFM imaging.

Both lipid mixtures formed thin film patches on the surface of the mica substrate, with large aggregates resting atop. The 6LS had aggregate heights ranging from 41 to 153 nm. The range in surface potential was 33.0 to 125.9 mV. The meibum thin films at P = 5 mN/m had aggregates of 170 to 459 nm in height and surface potential ranging from 15.9 to 76.1 mV, while thin films at P = 10 mN/m showed an aggregate size range of 147 to 407 nm and a surface potential range of 11.5 to 255.1 mV.

This study showed imaging of the differences in electrical surface potential of meibum via KPFM and showed similarities in nanoscale topography. 6LS was also successfully analyzed, showing the capabilities of this method for use in both in vitro and ex vivo ocular research.

This study describes the use of KPFM for the study of ocular surface lipids for the first time and outlines possibilities for future studies to be carried out using this concept.
This study describes the use of KPFM for the study of ocular surface lipids for the first time and outlines possibilities for future studies to be carried out using this concept.
Heterophoria describes the deviation of the optical axes in the absence of binocular fusion. Eye trackers (ET) can provide an objective assessment but are not broadly used clinically. We examined the feasibility of combining an infrared (IR) pass-filter, IR detector, and an off-the-shelf ET. The proposed setup was validated against the broadly used cover test (CT). Furthermore, the setup was used to examine whether testing conditions can affect the measurements.

An IR detector was attached to a handheld IR-pass filter that blocks visible light to provide occlusion while passing IR light for eye tracking. The detector senses the IR illumination of the eye tracker, creating a recordable signal of the occluder position synchronized with eye positions acquired by the SMI Red250 tracker. The mean of three measurements of each condition, three versus ten seconds occlusion, the occluded eye, and ET versus CT results were compared using the Wilcoxon test, correlation and Bland and Altman plots. Differences betweeh an off-the-shelf commercial eye tracker. The synchronization of optical elements with eye tracking, which has been described here for heterophoria, can be adapted for other clinical measurements.
Uveal melanoma (UM) typically spreads to the liver, where it is incurable, as there are limited therapeutic interventions available. This study aimed to standardize laboratory methods for generating three-dimensional (3D) spheroids using UM cell lines and primary UM (PUM) samples for use in drug screening.

Six UM cell lines and nine PUM, of differing genetic characteristics were cultured in two dimensions (2D) and three dimensions. 3D spheroid formation and growth were time monitored, and ImageJ software was used to calculate cross-sectional areas. PUM spheroids underwent immunohistochemistry for melanoma markers, nuclear BAP1, and cell proliferation. Chromosomal alterations in patient UM biopsies were compared with the corresponding 3D spheroid. In vitro drug assays testing doxorubicin and selumetinib assessed drug penetration and toxicity after 48 hours using imaging and the CellTiter-Glo 3D Cell Viability Assay.

All six UM cell lines formed spheroids of varying sizes and compactness; six of the nine PUM samples (67%) also formed spheroids, composed of MelanA+ proliferating melanocytes and admixed macrophages. PUM spheroids were genetically identical to the original sampled tumor. In vitro drug assays showed varying penetrations into UM cell line spheroids, with doxorubicin passing into the spheroid core and selumetinib having an effect largely on peripheral cells. Both drugs caused a dose-dependent reduction in viability of 3D spheroid cells.

UM cell lines and PUM samples can successfully generate uniform 3D spheroids. PUM spheroids retain histological and genetic characteristics of the primary tumor. find more 3D spheroids are an important system for use in future high-throughput drug testing.

The use of 3D spheroids allows early-phase drug screening and is an important first step toward treatment personalization for UM patients.
The use of 3D spheroids allows early-phase drug screening and is an important first step toward treatment personalization for UM patients.
To investigate the effect of preserved corneal lamellar grafting on inflammation and wound healing and to compare its effect with that of preserved scleral grafting in a scleral defect rabbit model.

New Zealand White rabbits were assigned to a corneal lamellar grafting group (
= 5) or a scleral grafting group (
= 5). After lamellar dissection of superotemporal sclera using 6.0-mm trephine, the same sizes of preserved human corneal or scleral grafts were transplanted with 10-0 nylon interrupted sutures. The grafted areas were photodocumented at 3 to 21 days after surgery to evaluate epithelial wound healing index (%), neovascularization and presence of filaments. The existence of CD3
T cells and CD34
cells at the grafted areas was analyzed at 21 days.

Epithelial wound healing index was significantly higher in the corneal grafting group at 9 days (
< 0.05). Scleral grafts showed copious formation of filaments adherent to the engrafted area from 9 to 14 days, whereas the corneal grafts were free of filaments. The numbers of inflammatory cells were significantly higher in the scleral grafts (
< 0.05), and CD3
T cells and CD34
cells were populated within inflammatory cells at graft-recipient junctions in both groups. The mean areas of the estimated perigraft and intragraft neovascularization tended to be higher in scleral grafts.

Preserved corneal lamellar grafting enhances epithelial wound healing and alleviates inflammation in a scleral defect rabbit model.

This work suggests that the preserved corneal graft may be considered as a favorable alternative option for repairing scleral defects.
This work suggests that the preserved corneal graft may be considered as a favorable alternative option for repairing scleral defects.
To examine repeatability and reproducibility of foveal cone density measurements in patients with

and
-associated achromatopsia (ACHM) using split-detection adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscopy (AOSLO).

Thirty foveae from molecularly confirmed subjects with ACHM, half of whom harbored disease-causing variants in
and half in
underwent nonconfocal split-detection AOSLO imaging. Cone photoreceptors within the manually delineated rod-free zone were manually identified twice by two independent observers. The coordinates of the marked cones were used for quantifying foveal cone density. Cone density and difference maps were generated to compare cone topography between trials.

We observed excellent intraobserver repeatability in foveal cone density estimates, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) ranging from 0.963 to 0.991 for
and
subjects. Interobserver reproducibility was also excellent for both
(ICC = 0.952; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.903-1.0) and
(ICC = 0.968; 95% CI, 0.935-1.0). However, Bland-Altman analysis revealed bias between observers.

Foveal cone density can be measured using the described method with good repeatability and reproducibility both for
- and
-associated ACHM. Any degree of bias observed among the observers is of uncertain clinical significance but should be evaluated on a study-specific basis.

This approach could be used to explore disease natural history, as well as to facilitate stratification of patients and monitor efficacy of interventions for ongoing and upcoming ACHM gene therapy trials.
This approach could be used to explore disease natural history, as well as to facilitate stratification of patients and monitor efficacy of interventions for ongoing and upcoming ACHM gene therapy trials.
To introduce a new approach for keratoconus detection based on corneal microstructure observed in vivo derived from a single Scheimpflug image.

Scheimpflug single-image snapshots from 25 control subjects and 25 keratoconus eyes were analyzed; from each group, five subjects were randomly selected to provide out-of-sample data. Each corneal image was segmented, after which the stromal pixel intensities were statistically modeled with a Weibull distribution. Distribution estimated parameters
and
, characterizing corneal microstructure, were used in combination with a macrostructure parameter, central corneal thickness (CCT), for the detection of keratoconus. In addition, receiver operating characteristic curves were used to determine the sensitivity and specificity of each parameter for keratoconus detection.

The combination of CCT (sensitivity = 88%; specificity = 84%) with microscopic parameters extracted from statistical modeling of light intensity distribution,
(sensitivity = 76%; specificity = 76%) and
(sensitivity = 96%; specificity = 88%), from a single Scheimpflug image was found to be a successful tool to differentiate between keratoconus and control eyes with no misclassifications (sensitivity = 100%; specificity = 100%) with coefficients of variation up to 2.5%.

The combination of microscopic and macroscopic corneal parameters extracted from a static Scheimpflug image is a promising, non-invasive tool to differentiate corneal diseases without the need to perform measurements based on induced deformation of the corneal structure.

The proposed methodology has the potential to support clinicians in the detection of keratoconus, without compromising patient comfort.
The proposed methodology has the potential to support clinicians in the detection of keratoconus, without compromising patient comfort.
To investigate whether plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) eye drops maintain their biological potential after a freeze drying process. The addition of a lyoprotectant like trehalose was also evaluated.

Blood from three healthy donors was collected to obtain eye drops by PRGF technology. The resultant eye drops were divided in four groups PRGF, freeze-dried PRGF (PRGF lyo), and PRGF lyophilized mixed with 2,5% trehalose (PRGF lyo+2.5T) or 5% trehalose (PRGF lyof+5T). Chemical and biological characteristics were evaluated. Photorefractive keratectomy was performed on C57BL/6 mice which were divided in three treatment groups control, PRGF, and PRGF lyo. Corneal wound healing and haze formation were evaluated macroscopically. Eyes were collected at 1, 2, 3, and 7 days after surgery, and were processed for histologic studies.

The pH values of PRGF samples increased significantly after the lyophilization process. Osmolarity levels increased significantly in PRGF samples mixed with trehalose in comparison with PRGF samples without protectants.
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