2010
Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome: A Study of 364 Episodes.
Reeves S, Kang P, Zlogar D, Gupta P, Stinnett S, Afshari N. Recurrent Corneal Erosion Syndrome: A Study of 364 Episodes. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 2010, 41: 1-2. PMID: 20337327, DOI: 10.3928/15428877-20100215-44.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRecurrent corneal erosion syndromeAnterior stromal puncturePhototherapeutic keratectomyConservative therapyDuke University Eye CenterRetrospective case series designAnterior basement membrane dystrophyUniversity Eye CenterBasement membrane dystrophyCase series designStromal punctureFemale genderEye CenterAverage ageTreatment effortsStudy periodPatientsEpisodesTherapyEtiologyOne-thirdSeries designTraumaOne-quarterTreatment
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 frequenciesNovel tissue adhesives to secure laser in situ keratomileusis flaps
Kang P, Carnahan M, Wathier M, Grinstaff M, Kim T. Novel tissue adhesives to secure laser in situ keratomileusis flaps. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2005, 31: 1208-1212. PMID: 16039499, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.10.067.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSitu keratomileusis flapsFlap dislocationDuke University Eye CenterHuman eye bank eyesSecond groupFlap edgeUniversity Eye CenterEye bank eyesTissue adhesiveMerocel spongeFlap complicationsLASIK flap complicationsEye CenterLASIK flapEpithelial ingrowthFlap adherenceFlapMicrokeratome systemScalpel bladeDye leakageFirst groupFluorescein dyeEffective alternativeRubbery consistencyFurther testing