Publications by authors named "Axelle Semler-Collery"

Previous comparative studies show that triple Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) (i.e. phacoemulsification followed immediately by DMEK) has either equivalent or better visual outcomes than DMEK in pseudophakic patients.

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  • This study looked at the changes in corneal transplantation practices over a 21-year period (2000-2020) in a French ophthalmology department, noting significant increases in annual transplant numbers.
  • Initially, penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) was the only method used, but newer techniques like Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) were introduced, leading to a surge in their usage.
  • The research also highlighted a shift in the most common conditions treated with corneal transplants, with an increased focus on pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK) and Fuchs endothelial cell dystrophy (FECD
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BACKGROUND Ocular bee stings have been rarely described in the literature, and their management is controversial. A case of conjunctival bee sting with retention of the stinger for 48 hours is presented with a review of the literature on the complications and management of ocular bee sting injury. CASE REPORT A 22-year-old beekeeper presented to the Emergency Department with mild symptoms from a conjunctival bee sting that he had received 48 hours previously.

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