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 ResearchConceptsArtificial 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
Use of Verisyse iris-supported phakic intraocular lens for myopia in keratoconic patients
Moshirfar M, Grégoire F, Mirzaian G, Whitehead G, Kang P. Use of Verisyse iris-supported phakic intraocular lens for myopia in keratoconic patients. Journal Of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2006, 32: 1227-1232. PMID: 16857514, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2006.02.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhakic intraocular lensKeratoconic patientsIntraocular lensPostoperative uncorrected visual acuityRigid gas permeable lensesUncorrected visual acuityEndothelial cell densityGas permeable lensesStable keratoconusHigh myopiaVisual acuityKeratoconus progressionRefractive errorPatientsMyopiaCell densityKeratoplastyAcuityKeratoconusProgressionFourth-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
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-testTrends 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 frequenciesPreparation 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 ResearchConceptsEndothelial cell lossDeep lamellar endothelial keratoplastyLamellar endothelial keratoplastyCells/mm2Cell lossEndothelial keratoplastyDonor tissueArtificial anterior chamber systemEndothelial cell densityArtificial anterior chamberAnterior chamberDonor lenticuleMean percentage lossSpecular microscopyLenticule thicknessKeratoplastyEndothelial cellsNovel 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