Journal Reviews

New management algorithm for acute post cataract endophthalmitis

2 February 2024 | | Cataract and Refractive | Bacteria, cataract, endophthalmitis, infection, pseudophakia, vitrectomy

In this study, the authors aimed to establish an objective algorithm for recommending urgent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) to help improve visual outcomes in the current era of clear corneal-incision phacoemulsification and small gauge PPV. This study examined 150 cases...

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Bacterial keratitis through the window of the known unknowns

1 December 2022 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease | Bacterial keratitis, Cornea, Infection, Microbial keratitis

This review article provides an up-to-date summary of current challenges in research and management of bacterial keratitis. The authors highlight that there is no current agreement on the criteria that should define bacterial keratitis; the role of investigation is unclear,...

Bandage contact lens cultures after corneal collagen cross-linking

1 August 2016 | | Cornea / External Eye Disease | Bacterial contamination, contact lens, corneal collagen cross-linking, keratoconus, photorefractive keratotomy

Corneal collagen cross-linking (CCL) is a treatment modality that has been shown to stop the progression of keratoconus. There have also been reports that CCL acts as an antimicrobiologic agent in treating resistant microbial keratitis. This study aimed to investigate...