Keratoconus tomographic indices in osteogenesis imperfecta.

Purpose: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare inherited disease affecting collagen-rich tissues. Ocular complications have been reported such as thin corneas, low ocular rigidity, keratoconus, among others. The purpose of this study is to characterize corneal tomographic features in OI patients compared to unaffected patients, with particular focus on commonly studied keratoconus indices.

Topical corticosteroids with topical cyclosporine A versus topical corticosteroids alone for immunological corneal graft rejection.

Purpose: To assess the efficacy and safety of supplementing topical cyclosporine A (CsA) to topical corticosteroids (CS), in the prophylaxis and treatment of corneal graft rejection following penetrating keratoplasty (PK).

Methods: Meta-analysis. Search was performed in PubMed, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.

Characterization of posterior corneal astigmatism in a population with keratoconus.

: The curvature of the anterior corneal surface is traditionally used as a surrogate to estimate corneal astigmatism. In recent years, increasing importance has been attributed to posterior corneal astigmatism as an indicator. Our aim is to characterize the posterior corneal surface in a population with keratoconus and investigate its predictive value to keratoconus progression.

DMEK versus DSAEK for Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy: A meta-analysis.

Purpose:: To compare the safety and efficacy profiles of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) and Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in adult patients with Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.

Methods:: Electronic database search on MEDLINE and CENTRAL from inception to August 2017. We included all comparative studies of DMEK versus DSAEK in patients with diagnosed Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.

Sulfur Hexafluoride 20% Versus Air 100% for Anterior Chamber Tamponade in DMEK: A Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: To compare intracameral 20% sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) versus 100% air as tamponade for graft attachment in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK).

Methods: Using an electronic database search on MEDLINE and CENTRAL from inception to December 2017, we performed a literature review and meta-analysis including all comparative studies of SF6 at a 20% concentration (20% SF6) versus pure air (100% air) for anterior chamber tamponade in DMEK. The primary outcome was the rebubbling rate at the final observation.

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the bulbar conjunctiva - an interventional case report.

Purpose: Mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a rare variant of squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva. It appears more frequently in the elderly, it is more aggressive than squamous cell carcinoma, and it has a higher recurrence rate and higher incidence of intraocular and orbital invasion.

Methods: We report a case of a 74-year-old man who presented to the Emergency Department with a one month history of painful red left eye.

IgA nephropathy in a patient presenting with scleritis.

Scleritis is a very uncommon manifestation in patients with IgA nephropathy. Here, we report the case of a patient presenting with diffuse anterior scleritis in which the laboratory disclosed microscopic haematuria and nephrotic range proteinuria. Renal function was normal.