G/R 241 polymorphism of intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) is associated with Fuchs uveitis.

Purpose: To investigate potential associations of the ICAM-1 gene polymorphisms and Fuchs uveitis in a cohort of Italian patients.

Methods: Seventy-one consecutive Italian patients affected by Fuchs uveitis were observed at the Ocular Immunology Unit, Arcispedale S. Maria Nuova (Reggio Emilia, Italy) from 2002 to 2008.

Effect of cytochrome c peroxidase on corneal epithelial healing process after photorefractive keratectomy.

Purpose: To evaluate the role of commercially prepared cytochrome c peroxidase eyedrops in corneal epithelial healing after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

Setting: Department of Pathophysiological Optics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.

Methods: Seventy-two eyes of 36 patients affected by low to moderate refractive error (myopia and myopic astigmatism) had uneventful bilateral photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).