Cornea and External Disease

Cornea and External Disease News

Caffeine May Relieve Dry Eye Syndrome Caffeine increases tear volume, particularly in people with certain genetic polymorphisms.
Medscape Medical News, April 25, 2012
Isotretinoin Tied to a Doubled Risk of Eye Problems Use of isotretinoin to treat severe acne was linked to a two-fold risk of developing eye problems, such as pink eye, styes and dryness, in a large new study from Israel.
Reuters Health Information, April 20, 2012

Corneal Crosslinking: Epi-on or Epi-off? Is transepithelial 'epi-on' crosslinking superior to the standard 'epi-off' technique?
Medscape Ophthalmology, May 16, 2012
$Dispelling Myths in Refractive Surgery$ Dispelling Myths in Refractive Surgery Some of the most persistent myths about LASIK are tackled, and the truth should be a relief to practicing refractive surgeons.
Medscape Ophthalmology, May 4, 2012

DMEK: The New Frontier in Endothelial Transplantation
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, April 18, 2012
DSAEK: Peripheral Edema Following Displaced Corneal Graft
BMC Ophthalmology, April 17, 2012
Outcomes of DALK After 'Big Bubble' Surgery
The British Journal of Ophthalmology, April 3, 2012
Impact of Graft Thickness on Visual Acuity After DSEK
The British Journal of Ophthalmology, February 20, 2012
CXL Using UVA Light and Riboflavin for Keratoconus
Expert Review of Ophthalmology, February 20, 2012