Intraocular pressure (IOP) is an important measurement that needs to be taken during
ophthalmic examinations, especially in ocular hypertension subjects, glaucoma patients and …

Abstract Changes in the biomechanical properties of the human cornea play an important
role in the pathogenesis of corneal ectatic diseases. Biomechanical investigation shows …

Purpose To investigate the association of a novel metric, percent tissue altered, with the
occurrence of ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in eyes with normal corneal …

Purpose: To determine the cohesive tensile strength throughout the stroma of normal human
donor corneas and evaluate the relevance of these findings within the context of current …

Purpose To theoretically compare the corneal stress distribution of laser in situ
keratomileusis (LASIK) with the stress distribution of small-incision lenticule extraction …

Purpose: To report the incidence of postoperative ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis
(LASIK). Methods: A retrospective case review of 30,167 eyes (16,732 patients) was …

The purpose of this review is to collect and summarize all the scientific literature regarding
the use of intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) in corneal ectatic disease. These implants …

PURPOSE: To compare corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), spherical
equivalent (SE), average central keratometry (K-Avg), corneal astigmatism (CA), corneal …

Since its inception in the late 1990s, corneal cross-linking has grown from an interesting
concept to a primary treatment for corneal ectatic disease worldwide. Using a combination of …

For the majority of patients with severe corneal injury or disease, corneal transplantation is
the only suitable treatment option. Unfortunately, the demand for donor corneas greatly …