A case of infectious crystalline keratopathy after corneal cross-linking.

Purpose: To present a case of infectious crystalline keratopathy after corneal cross-linking in a child with delayed wound healing, and its successful management with antibiotic and anti-fungal eye drops.

Observations: A 14-year-old male presented for a second opinion with a non-staining crystalline keratopathy after corneal crosslinking for progressive keratoconus. He reportedly rubbed his eyes vigorously in the post-operative course and had a slowly healing epithelial defect.

Relief of symptomatic pseudo-polycoria due to iris biopsy using a daily contact lens.

Purpose: To report a case of pseudo-polycoria from iris biopsy managed by a daily disposable prosthetic colored hydrogel lens.

Observations: A 55-year-old- Caucasian female presented with complaints of photophobia in her right eye, that was exacerbated when going from a dark to light environment. Her past ocular history included a diagnosis by another outside physician of presumed multifocal iris melanoma in the right eye, followed by an iris biopsy performed one month later.

A novel collaboration: Multifocal RGPs and low vision aids increase quality of life in visually impaired.

Objectives: By presenting 2 cases, this study aimed to discuss the utility of multifocal rigid gas permeable contact lenses in the low vision patient population, and their ability to decrease reliance on low vision aids and to increase quality of life.

Methods: A retrospective case series of 2 patients receiving care from two specialty practice locations was performed. Both patients were visually impaired presbyopic myopes, and sought care from both contact lens and low vision specialties in order to improve visual function and enhance their ability to perform activities of daily living.

Dupilumab-associated blepharoconjunctivitis.

Purpose: To report a case of dupilumab-associated blepharoconjunctivitis.

Observations: A 48 year-old Caucasian male presented with bilateral blepharitis, multiple chalazia, dry eye disease and significant papillary conjunctivitis. The past medical history included fourteen years of severe atopic dermatitis.

Epithelial Inclusion Cyst of the Bulbar Conjunctiva Secondary to Scleral Lens Impingement Managed With a MicroVault.

Acquired epithelial inclusion conjunctival bulbar cyst is a reported complication of scleral contact lens impingement commonly corrected with a diameter change or notch of the scleral contact lens. This case discusses an acquired epithelial inclusion conjunctival bulbar cyst due to microtrauma caused by prolonged scleral contact lens wear and corrected with a MicroVault.

Case Report: Management of Corneal Clouding from Lecithin: Cholesterol Acyltransferase Deficiency.

Significance: Given that there are few reported cases of lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) deficiency, recognition of the condition with proper management is notable. Long-term follow-up and contact lens fitting after penetrating keratoplasty provide best possible outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report a case of LCAT deficiency successfully treated with penetrating keratoplasty and longer-term follow-up with contact lens fitting.

Modeling the resting state of oxalate oxidase and oxalate decarboxylase enzymes.

In view of the biological and commercial interest in models for Oxalate Decarboxylases (OxDC) and Oxalate Oxidases (OxOx), we have synthesized and characterized three new Mn (II) complexes ( 1- 3) employing N3O-donor amino-carboxylate ligands (TCMA, 1,4,7-triazacyclononane- N-acetic acid; K (i) Pr 2TCMA, potassium 1,4-diisopropyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane- N-acetate; and KBPZG, potassium N,N-bis(3,5-dimethylpyrazolyl methyl)glycinate). These complexes were characterized by several techniques including X-ray crystallographic analysis, X-band electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), and cyclic voltammetry. The crystal structures of 1 and 3 revealed that both form infinite polymeric chains of Mn (II) complexes linked by the pendant carboxylate arms of the TCMA (-) and the BPZG (-) ligands in a syn-antipattern.

Clinical nurse specialist participation on a collaborative research project. Barriers and benefits.

Clinical nurse specialists are expected to contribute to the development of new nursing knowledge through research activities. Competing demands require constant juggling of time and priorities, and activities, such as research, often do not receive the attention they deserve. Research requires specific skills and knowledge and significant time expenditure.