2009
A Comparison of Three Methods for Trephining Donor Corneal Buttons: Endothelial Cell Loss and Microscopic Ultrastructural Evaluation
Moshirfar M, Meyer J, Kang P. A Comparison of Three Methods for Trephining Donor Corneal Buttons: Endothelial Cell Loss and Microscopic Ultrastructural Evaluation. Current Eye Research 2009, 34: 939-944. PMID: 19958110, DOI: 10.3109/02713680903222779.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell CountCell SurvivalCorneaCorneal TransplantationDissectionEndothelium, CornealHumansMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningTissue DonorsConceptsArtificial anterior chamber systemEndothelial cell lossCell lossCorneal buttonsVacuum trephineGreater endothelial cell lossCentral endothelial cell densityCentral endothelial cell lossEndothelial cell densityDonor corneal buttonAnterior approachPosterior approachSpecular microscopyFibrillar disruptionUltrastructural evaluationMorphologic featuresIrregular marginsEndothelial surfaceTrephinationTrephineHuman corneaLight microscopy sectionsLaboratory investigationsChamber system
2006
Implantation 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
Laser in situ keratomileusis in patients with corneal guttata and family history of Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
Moshirfar M, Feiz V, Feilmeier M, Kang P. Laser in situ keratomileusis in patients with corneal guttata and family history of Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2005, 31: 2281-2286. PMID: 16473218, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2004.05.061.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBest spectacle-corrected visual acuityEndothelial cell densityTransient corneal edemaUncorrected visual acuityCorrection of myopiaFuchs endothelial dystrophyEndothelial dystrophyFamily historySpherical equivalentCorneal edemaMyopic astigmatismVisual acuityFuchs' dystrophyUneventful LASIKCorneal guttataSitu keratomileusisLoss of BSCVALines of BSCVASpectacle-corrected visual acuityRetrospective chart reviewEarly postoperative periodEndothelial cell lossSignificant myopic shiftMoran Eye CenterStudent's t-testPreparation of donor lamellar tissue for deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty using a microkeratome and artificial anterior chamber system: endothelial cell loss and predictability of lamellar thickness.
Kang P, McEntire M, Thompson C, Moshirfar M. Preparation of donor lamellar tissue for deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty using a microkeratome and artificial anterior chamber system: endothelial cell loss and predictability of lamellar thickness. Ophthalmic Surgery Lasers And Imaging Retina 2005, 36: 381-5. PMID: 16238036, DOI: 10.3928/1542-8877-20050901-06.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnterior ChamberCell CountCorneal TransplantationEndothelium, CornealHumansTissue DonorsConceptsEndothelial cell lossDeep lamellar endothelial keratoplastyLamellar endothelial keratoplastyCells/mm2Cell lossEndothelial keratoplastyDonor tissueArtificial anterior chamber systemEndothelial cell densityArtificial anterior chamberAnterior chamberDonor lenticuleMean percentage lossSpecular microscopyLenticule thicknessKeratoplastyEndothelial cells