Unilateral Keratoconus after Chronic Eye Rubbing by the Nondominant Hand.

Introduction: To report the development of unilateral keratoconus in a healthy male after persistent unilateral eye rubbing by the nondominant hand which was not needed for professional activities.

Methods: Observational case report.

Results: A 60-year-old male was first seen in our clinic due to decreased vision in his left eye.

Punctal Ectropion repair using the Raus-Garito clamp.

Purpose: To evaluate the results from the correction of ectropion of the punctum lacrimale in lower eyelids with a new surgical clamp.

Design: Prospective study.

Methods: Eighty eight eyelids in 55 patients with mild and moderate ectropion were included in the study.

[Developments in corneal transplants: lamellar techniques emerging].

Corneal transplants are the most frequently performed human transplant procedure. In the last decade, we have seen large developments in the field of corneal transplant surgery. Currently, several techniques are being used in the Netherlands, each with its own advantages and disadvantages and with distinct indications.

Changes in Forward and Backward Light Scatter in Keratoconus Resulting From Corneal Cross-Linking.

Purpose: To study the forward and backward light scatter in keratoconic corneas before and after cross-linking.

Design: An institutional, prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted.

Methods: This study includes 35 eyes of 25 patients with keratoconus scheduled for either standard corneal collagen cross-linking with riboflavin (CXL) or transepithelial corneal cross-linking (TE-CXL).