The persistent dilemma of microbial keratitis: Global burden, diagnosis, and antimicrobial resistance

L Ung, PJM Bispo, SS Shanbhag, MS Gilmore… - Survey of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Microbial keratitis is a potentially blinding condition that must be treated emergently to
preserve vision. Although long recognized as a significant cause of corneal blindness, our …

The impact of sensory neuropathy and inflammation on epithelial wound healing in diabetic corneas

XY Fu-Shin, PSY Lee, L Yang, N Gao, Y Zhang… - Progress in retinal and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common complication of diabetes, with
several underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, some of which are still uncertain. The …

Lab‐on‐a‐Contact Lens: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities in Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Y Zhu, S Li, J Li, N Falcone, Q Cui, S Shah… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The eye is one of the most complex organs in the human body, containing rich and critical
physiological information (eg, intraocular pressure, corneal temperature, and pH) as well as …

Bacterial profile of ocular infections: a systematic review

M Teweldemedhin, H Gebreyesus, AH Atsbaha… - BMC …, 2017 - Springer
Background Bacteria are the major contributor of ocular infections worldwide. Ocular
infections, if left untreated, can damage the structures of the eye with possible blindness and …

Contact lens technology: from fundamentals to applications

R Moreddu, D Vigolo, AK Yetisen - Advanced healthcare …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Contact lenses are ocular prosthetic devices used by over 150 million people worldwide.
Primary applications of contact lenses include vision correction, therapeutics, and cosmetics …

Fungal keratitis: An overview of clinical and laboratory aspects

S Mahmoudi, A Masoomi, K Ahmadikia… - Mycoses, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Mycotic keratitis or keratomycosis is a fungal infection with global distribution. The dominant
aetiology of this disease varies based on geographical origin, socioeconomic status, and …

[HTML][HTML] Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and their partners in crime

M del Mar Cendra, E Torrents - Biotechnology advances, 2021 - Elsevier
Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms and the capacity of the bacterium to coexist and interact
with a broad range of microorganisms have a substantial clinical impact. This review focuses …

Drug delivery to the anterior segment of the eye: A review of current and future treatment strategies

M Mofidfar, B Abdi, S Ahadian, E Mostafavi… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Research in the development of ophthalmic drug formulations and innovative technologies
over the past few decades has been directed at improving the penetration of medications …

[HTML][HTML] The global epidemiology and clinical diagnosis of Acanthamoeba keratitis

Y Zhang, X Xu, Z Wei, K Cao, Z Zhang… - Journal of Infection and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a rare parasitic infection of the cornea that can lead to permanent
blindness if not diagnosed and treated promptly. We collected data on the incidences of …

Myopia and orthokeratology for myopia control

P Cho, Q Tan - Clinical and experimental optometry, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The prevalence of myopia in children is increasing worldwide and is viewed as a major
public health concern. This increase has driven interest in research into myopia prevention …