The approval and commercialization of Oxervate (cenegermin-bkbj, Dompé) in the United States has improved our ability to treat corneal persistent epithelial defects (PEDs) or corneal ...

resulting in corneal epithelial defects - corneal epithelial defects are focal areas of epithelial (outermost corneal layer, loss) and short-term decreased tear film stability. These changes are ...

At stage 2, patients present with persistent epithelial defects and might complain of foreign body sensation and discomfort but often no pain because corneal sensation is impaired, he said.

On the left eye, the patient had conjunctival congestion and hyperemia, a central 2- × 2-mm corneal epithelial defect with deep stromal infiltration, endothelial plaque, moderate anterior chamber ...

One eye with membranous keratoconjunctivitis with symblepharon showed resolution of corneal epithelial defect on the seventh day. The ocular surface healed completely with no symblepharon at the ...

Results from the study showed that topically administered Link_TSG6 (e.g., twice a day for 7 days) dose-dependently reduced corneal epithelial defects and suppressed inflammatory markers while ...

Veterinary corneal surgery is a specialized field focused on treating various ocular surface defects in animals, particularly in cats and dogs. Recent research has explored innovative surgical ...

AMT has been found to be a good alternative for corneal and conjunctival reconstruction in many clinical situations, including acute burns, persistent epithelial defects of the cornea, and ...

Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Diabetes. May delay wound healing. Monitor cornea; discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Should not be ...