2006
Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone-resistant bacterial keratitis after refractive surgery
Moshirfar M, Mirzaian G, Feiz V, Kang P. Fourth-generation fluoroquinolone-resistant bacterial keratitis after refractive surgery. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2006, 32: 515-518. PMID: 16631067, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2005.12.108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAza CompoundsBacteriaCorneaCorneal UlcerDrug Resistance, BacterialDrug Therapy, CombinationEye Infections, BacterialFemaleFluoroquinolonesGatifloxacinHumansKeratomileusis, Laser In SituKeratoplasty, PenetratingLasers, ExcimerMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMoxifloxacinMyopiaPhotorefractive KeratectomyPostoperative ComplicationsPseudomonas InfectionsQuinolinesStaphylococcal InfectionsConceptsPhotorefractive keratectomyBacterial keratitisMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) keratitisStaphylococcus aureus keratitisPseudomonas aeruginosa keratitisFourth-generation fluoroquinolonesTopical aminoglycosidesSecond patientFirst patientSurgical interventionRefractive surgerySitu keratomileusisCulture susceptibilityKeratitisPatientsMoxifloxacinTreatmentKeratectomySurgeryKeratomileusisPotential limitationsImplantation of Verisyse Phakic Intraocular Lens to Correct Myopic Refractive Error After Penetrating Keratoplasty in Pseudophakic Eyes
Moshirfar M, Feilmeier M, Kang P. Implantation of Verisyse Phakic Intraocular Lens to Correct Myopic Refractive Error After Penetrating Keratoplasty in Pseudophakic Eyes. Cornea 2006, 25: 107-111. PMID: 16331051, DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000164829.02841.ec.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVerisyse phakic intraocular lensPhakic intraocular lensEndothelial cell densityManifest refractionPIOL implantationPseudophakic patientsHigh myopiaIntraocular lensCase 2Case 1Cells/Myopic refractive errorLeft eyeCorneal transplantsBest spectacleVisual acuityPseudophakic eyesRight eyeRefractive errorLong-term effectsPatientsBSCVACornea endotheliumMonthsFurther studies
2005
Trends in the Indications for Penetrating Keratoplasty, 1980-2001
Kang PC, Klintworth GK, Kim T, Carlson AN, Adelman R, Stinnett S, Afshari NA. Trends in the Indications for Penetrating Keratoplasty, 1980-2001. Cornea 2005, 24: 801-803. PMID: 16160495, DOI: 10.1097/01.ico.0000157407.43699.22.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFuchs' dystrophyBullous keratopathyDuke University Eye CenterUniversity Eye CenterMain outcome measuresCases of PKFailed graftCommon indicationRetrospective reviewCorneal scarLeading indicationOutcome measuresEye CenterGraftNumber of PKsKeratopathyDystrophyIndicationsKeratoplastyYears 1980KeratoconusRespective frequencies