High MMP-9 Expression May Contribute to Retroprosthetic Membrane Formation after KPro Implantation in Rabbit Corneal Alkali Burn Model.

Purpose. To evaluate aqueous humor MMP-9 levels in alkali-burned rabbit cornea following KPr implantation and their roles in RPMs formation. Methods.

Aggressive Debridement Improves Outcome of Fungal Keratitis.

Purpose: To study surgical debridement in the management of fungal keratitis in 44 patients.

Design: A prospective randomized study.

Methods: Patients with presumed fungal keratitis were randomized into 2 groups.

Over-the-counter decorative contact lenses: Cosmetic or Medical Devices? A Case Series.

Purpose: To illustrate the implications of the unauthorized sale and unmonitored wearing of decorative cosmetic contact lenses resulting in ocular complications and to determine the prevalence of the use of cosmetic contact lenses obtained from unlicensed providers by adolescents.

Methods: Observational case report, structured interview, and survey in a retrospective, observational, clinical practice setting. Reported sources of contact lenses were categorized as provider and nonprovider, and associations within the data were reviewed by using a Pearson correlation and chi-square test.