Societal factors associated with ocular surface diseases were mapped using a framework to
characterize the relationship between the individual, their health and environment. The …

Our purpose is to comprehensively review the state of the art with regard to Stevens-
Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with particular attention to …

Chemical injuries frequently result in vision loss, disfigurement, and challenging ocular
surface complications. Acute interventions are directed at decreasing the extent of the injury …

Among all adult somatic stem cells, those of the corneal epithelium are unique in their
exclusive location in a defined limbal structure termed Palisades of Vogt. As a result …

Transplantation of amniotic membrane as a temporary or permanent graft promotes
epithelial wound healing and exerts potent anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring effects on the …

Ocular chemical burns are common and serious ocular emergencies that require immediate
and intensive evaluation and care. The victims of such incidents are usually young, and …

Cryopreserved amniotic membrane modulates adult wound healing by promoting
epithelialization while suppressing stromal inflammation, angiogenesis and scarring. Such …

The intent of this review is to comprehensively appraise the state of the art with regard to
Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with particular …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) stromal keratitis is a leading cause of corneal opacification and
an important indication for penetrating keratoplasty. Based on several observational studies …

Despite the known anti-inflammatory effect of amniotic membrane, its action mechanism
remains largely unknown. HC-HA complex (HC-HA) purified from human amniotic …