Interaction of leucocytes with human corneal endothelial cells (HCECs) can be observed in several clinicopathological conditions, such as uveitis, keratitis, and corneal graft rejection. Since… (More)
Flat mounts of human corneal endothelial cells (HCECs) were examined immunohistochemically by using a wide assortment of monoclonal antibodies against the five classes of intermediate filaments (IFs)… (More)
Epikeratophakia is a safe and valid surgical alternative for the correction of aphakia if spectacles or contact lenses are not tolerated and if ocular lens implantation is contraindicated. This… (More)
Laser microprobe mass analysis was applied to study the chemical composition of spheroliths in the Bowman's membrane of patients suffering from primary atypical bandkeratopathy. The inclusions appear… (More)
PURPOSE
To report a new family with the rare form of congenital and hereditary stromal dystrophy of the cornea.
METHODS
A mother and son, showing a bilateral congenital clouding of the cornea, were… (More)
The expression and distribution of major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II gene products, HLA-DR, HLA-DQ, and the HLA-DR invariant chain, were studied on flat mounts of human corneal… (More)
We describe the formation of calcium phosphate deposits on the external anterior surface of a single-piece foldable 26% hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL) after vitreal bleeding. The IOL was… (More)
Epikeratoplasty is a form of refractive corneal surgery in which a lens made of human corneal tissue is sutured onto the deepithelialized surface of the patient's cornea. The indications of… (More)