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Terry Kim

Terry Kim

Medical Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases
terry.kim@duke.edu
Box 3802 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Wadsworth Bldg, RM102, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Publications

Retrospective review of Duke men's basketball eye care: annual screenings and traumatic injuries.

Journal Article Phys Sportsmed · September 2021 OBJECTIVES: 1) To assess the utility of performing eye screenings for healthy basketball players. 2) To describe the traumatic injuries sustained by competitive college basketball players. METHODS: The eye screening examinations of the Duke University Men' ... Full text Link to item Cite

Case Series of Urrets-Zavalia Syndrome After Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty.

Journal Article Cornea · May 1, 2021 PURPOSE: To present a case series of Urrets-Zavalia syndrome (UZS) that developed after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients who underwent DMEK by a single surgeon at th ... Full text Link to item Cite

When ophthalmology goes virtual amid a pandemic: content analysis of the 2020 #ASCRSVirtualMeeting.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · May 1, 2021 PURPOSE: To assess the use and impact of the social media platform Twitter during the 2020 ASCRS Virtual Meeting. SETTING: Social media platform Twitter.com. DESIGN: Retrospective review. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of Twitter use during the ASCRS Virt ... Full text Link to item Cite

Real-world opioid prescribing after cataract surgery among patients who received intracameral phenylephrine and ketorolac 1.0%/0.3.

Journal Article Current medical research and opinion · December 2020 ObjectiveTo examine opioid prescribing following cataract surgery among patients who did or did not receive Omidria (phenylephrine and ketorolac intraocular solution 1.0%/0.3%) referred to as "P/K".MethodsThe retrospective study compared ... Full text Cite

Pooled Efficacy and Safety Profile of Netarsudil Ophthalmic Solution 0.02% in Patients With Open-angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension.

Journal Article J Glaucoma · October 2020 PRECIS: In pooled phase III analyses, once-daily netarsudil 0.02% resulted in intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction that was noninferior to twice-daily timolol 0.5%, with minimal treatment-related serious or systemic adverse events (AEs). Ocular AEs were ge ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reticular Bullous Epithelial Edema in Corneas Treated with Netarsudil: A Case Series.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · September 2020 PURPOSE: To describe the patient characteristics and the clinical course of an unusual reticular pattern of bullous epithelial corneal edema in a series of patients treated with netarsudil. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. METHODS: Case series at a singl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cataract surgery in patients with left ventricular assist devices.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · July 2020 PURPOSE: To determine the safety and efficacy of cataract surgery in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). SETTING: Duke Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. METHODS: Electronic medical records were u ... Full text Link to item Cite

July consultation #4.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · July 2020 Full text Link to item Cite

Effects of Netarsudil and Latanoprost Alone and in Fixed Combination on Corneal Endothelium and Corneal Thickness: Post-Hoc Analysis of MERCURY-2.

Journal Article Advances in therapy · March 2020 IntroductionTo describe the changes in endothelial cell density (ECD), the coefficient of variation (CV), the percentage of hexagonal cells (%HEX), and central corneal thickness (CCT) following 3 months of therapy with netarsudil 0.02%/latanoprost ... Full text Cite

Impact of Preoperative Video Education for Cataract Surgery on Patient Learning Outcomes.

Journal Article Clin Ophthalmol · 2020 PURPOSE: To assess the effect of an educational video on 1) patient knowledge about cataract surgery, 2) patient perception of preoperative assessment visit quality, 3) face-to-face time with the surgeon, and 4) choices regarding premium intraocular lenses ... Full text Link to item Cite

Consultation Section: Refractive. December consultation #6.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · December 2019 Full text Link to item Cite

Corneal crosslinking: Current protocols and clinical approach.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · November 2019 Members of the ASCRS Cornea Clinical Committee performed a review of the current literature on the corneal crosslinking (CXL) procedure for treating corneal ectasia. The members explored the data on the techniques currently in use and under investigation, ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of epithelial basement membrane dystrophy and Salzmann nodular degeneration on biometry measurements.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · August 2019 PURPOSE: To determine the effects of epithelial basement membrane dystrophy (EBMD) and Salzmann nodular degeneration (SND) on optical biometry measurements. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. DESI ... Full text Link to item Cite

August consultation #8.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · August 2019 Full text Link to item Cite

Clinical outcomes following the triple procedure

Conference INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE · July 1, 2019 Link to item Cite

An algorithm for the preoperative diagnosis and treatment of ocular surface disorders.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · May 2019 Any ocular surface disease (OSD), but most commonly, dry-eye disease (DED), can reduce visual quality and quantity and adversely affect refractive measurements before keratorefractive and phacorefractive surgeries. In addition, ocular surgery can exacerbat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Long-term Safety and Ocular Hypotensive Efficacy Evaluation of Netarsudil Ophthalmic Solution: Rho Kinase Elevated IOP Treatment Trial (ROCKET-2).

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · April 2019 PURPOSE: To evaluate netarsudil 0.02% ophthalmic solution in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT). DESIGN: Double-masked, randomized, multicenter, parallel-group, noninferiority clinical study. METHODS: After a washout of a ... Full text Link to item Cite

Influence of Lens Status on Outcomes of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty.

Journal Article Cornea · April 2019 PURPOSE: To evaluate whether lens status influences clinical outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in patients who underwent DMEK in phakia, pseudophakia, or combined with cataract surgery (triple). METHODS: A retrospective review o ... Full text Link to item Cite

Safety and efficacy of twice daily administration of KPI-121 1% for ocular inflammation and pain following cataract surgery.

Journal Article Clin Ophthalmol · 2019 PURPOSE: KPI-121 is a nanoparticle suspension of loteprednol etabonate with improved ocular pharmacokinetics compared with marketed formulations. The efficacy and safety of KPI-121 1% ophthalmic suspension (INVELTYS™) dosed twice daily (BID) were evaluated ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effects of Contact Lens Wear on Biometry Measurements for Intraocular Lens Calculations.

Journal Article Eye Contact Lens · September 2018 OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of contact lens (CL) wear on biometry measurements for cataract surgery and whether a CL hiatus can reduce the prediction error of intraocular lens (IOL) calculations. METHODS: Retrospective, interventional case series ... Full text Link to item Cite

Outcomes of Anterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients Undergoing Pars Plana Vitrectomy.

Journal Article Ophthalmol Retina · September 2018 PURPOSE: To assess outcomes and complication rates in patients undergoing pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and implantation of an anterior chamber intraocular lens (ACIOL). DESIGN: Retrospective chart review. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 50 eyes that underwent seco ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of arcus senilis on intraocular lens power calculation with intraoperative aberrometry

Journal Article JCRS Online Case Reports · July 1, 2018 We report a case of arcus senilis affecting the accuracy of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation using intraoperative aberrometry. There was a large difference in the predicted IOL power (1.50 diopters) between the IOL power calculation using preoperat ... Full text Cite

Macular photostress and visual experience between microscope and intracameral illumination during cataract surgery.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · February 2018 PURPOSE: To evaluate macular photostress and visual experience between coaxial microscope illumination versus oblique intracameral illumination during cataract surgery. SETTING: Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, South Korea. DESIGN: Prospective case ... Full text Link to item Cite

Wound closure and tissue adhesives in clear corneal incision cataract surgery.

Journal Article Curr Opin Ophthalmol · January 2018 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Achieving secure wound closure in clear corneal incision cataract surgery remains highly desired for its role in reducing infection risk and leak-related complications, including hypotony, corneal edema, and lens dislocation. Although cl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Cataracts.

Journal Article Lancet · August 5, 2017 An estimated 95 million people worldwide are affected by cataract. Cataract still remains the leading cause of blindness in middle-income and low-income countries. With the advancement of surgical technology and techniques, cataract surgery has evolved to ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hydrogel ocular sealant for clear corneal incisions in cataract surgery.

Journal Article Journal of cataract and refractive surgery · August 2017 PurposeTo assess the relationship between use of a hydrogel ocular sealant (Resure) to secure clear corneal incisions (CCIs) in cataract surgery and surgeon efficiency, patient symptomatology, and postoperative results.SettingDuke Univers ... Full text Cite

TFOS DEWS II iatrogenic report.

Journal Article Ocul Surf · July 2017 Dry eye can be caused by a variety of iatrogenic interventions. The increasing number of patients looking for eye care or cosmetic procedures involving the eyes, together with a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of dry eye disease ( ... Full text Link to item Cite

Drug-induced corneal epithelial changes.

Journal Article Survey of ophthalmology · May 2017 Drugs across many pharmacologic classes induce corneal epithelial changes. Many of these drugs have cationic amphiphilic structures, with a hydrophobic ring and hydrophilic cationic amine side chain that allow them to cross cell membranes. These drugs lead ... Full text Cite

Dysfunctional tear syndrome: dry eye disease and associated tear film disorders - new strategies for diagnosis and treatment.

Journal Article Current opinion in ophthalmology · January 2017 Dysfunctional tear syndrome (DTS) is a common and complex condition affecting the ocular surface. The health and normal functioning of the ocular surface is dependent on a stable and sufficient tear film. Clinician awareness of conditions affecting the ocu ... Full text Cite

Microbiological profiles of fungal keratitis: a 10-year study at a tertiary referral center.

Journal Article J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect · December 2016 BACKGROUND: Given the rise in cases of fungal keratitis in recent years, this study was performed to better elucidate the microbiological profile, risk factors, and surgical intervention rates of fungal keratitis at a tertiary referral center in the Southe ... Full text Link to item Cite

Eye Bank Graft Preparation for Pre-Descemet's Endothelial Keratoplasty

Conference INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE · September 1, 2016 Link to item Cite

Rate of intraoperative complications during cataract surgery following intravitreal injections.

Journal Article Eye (London, England) · August 2016 PurposeTo investigate the effect of prior intravitreal injections on intraoperative and postoperative complication rates associated with cataract surgery.MethodsA retrospective cohort analysis reviewed 10 105 cataract surgery procedures performed by experi ... Full text Cite

Management of chemical ocular injuries in pediatric patients

Chapter · July 27, 2016 Chemical injury to the ocular surface constitutes a hyperacute medical emergency and requires immediate evaluation and treatment. Chemical injury is one of the most common causes of eye injury in the USA in children. Alkali liquids are particularly hazardo ... Full text Cite

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Journal Article American Journal of Ophthalmology · May 1, 2016 Full text Cite

Dysfunctional tear syndrome: Dry eye disease and associated tear film disorders - new strategies for diagnosis and treatment

Journal Article Current Opinion in Ophthalmology · January 1, 2016 Dysfunctional tear syndrome (DTS) is a common and complex condition affecting the ocular surface. The health and normal functioning of the ocular surface is dependent on a stable and sufficient tear film. Clinician awareness of conditions affecting the ocu ... Full text Cite

Clinical Features and Outcomes of Retained Lens Fragments in the Anterior Chamber After Phacoemulsification.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · December 2015 PURPOSE: To review the clinical features, treatments, and outcomes of patients with retained lens fragments in the anterior chamber after phacoemulsification with an intact posterior capsule. DESIGN: Retrospective, interventional case series. METHODS: sett ... Full text Link to item Cite

Complication from combined use of capsule retractors and capsular tension rings in zonular dehiscence.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · November 2015 UNLABELLED: We describe a new complication associated with capsular tension ring (CTR) implantation after placement of capsule retractors. We report 3 cases from 3 different surgeons of inadvertent threading of a CTR through a capsule retractor loop. In ea ... Full text Link to item Cite

Eyes on Ebola Virus Disease.

Journal Article JAMA Ophthalmol · July 2015 Full text Link to item Cite

Fibrin adhesive in conjunction with epithelial ingrowth removal after laser in situ keratomileusis: long-term results.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · July 2015 PURPOSE: To describe the long-term results of fibrin adhesive use in the management of epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). SETTING: Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and an academic medical center, Durham, North Carolina ... Full text Link to item Cite

Reshaping procedures for the surgical management of corneal ectasia.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · April 2015 UNLABELLED: Corneal ectasia is a progressive, degenerative, and noninflammatory thinning disorder of the cornea. Recently developed corneal reshaping techniques have expanded the treatment armamentarium available to the corneal specialist by offering effec ... Full text Link to item Cite

Diagnosis and management of opacified silicone intraocular lenses in patients with asteroid hyalosis.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · January 2015 UNLABELLED: We analyzed 3 calcified silicone IOLs from 2 patients with a history of asteroid hyalosis. In both cases, posterior capsule opacification had been diagnosed and a laser capsulotomy performed before referral. Subsequently, both IOLs were exchang ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hydrogel sealant versus sutures to prevent fluid egress after cataract surgery.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · December 2014 PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a hydrogel sealant versus a suture in preventing fluid egress after wound leakage in cataract surgery. SETTING: Twenty-four ophthalmic clinical practices in the United States. DESIGN: Prospective randomized paralle ... Full text Link to item Cite

Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty with a donor tissue injector.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · November 2014 UNLABELLED: We describe the use of the Endoserter, a single-use disposable donor tissue injector for donor insertion during Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. Donor tissue is transferred onto the orange platform of the injector with the ... Full text Link to item Cite

New equivalent keratometry reading calculation with a rotating Scheimpflug camera for intraocular lens power calculation after myopic corneal surgery.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · November 2014 PURPOSE: To calculate the keratometric (K) reading in corneas modified by myopic keratorefractive surgery using the total corneal refractive power (TCRP) of the Pentacam rotating Scheimpflug camera. SETTING: University hospitals and private clinics, South ... Full text Link to item Cite

Current knowledge about and recommendations for ocular methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · November 2014 UNLABELLED: Staphylococcus aureus is the most important and common pathogen that infects patients following cataract surgery, laser in situ keratomileusis, and photorefractive keratectomy. It is reported to be the second most common pathogen causing bacter ... Full text Link to item Cite

Textural interface opacity after Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · September 2014 PURPOSE: To describe cases of interface haze, also known as textural interface opacity, after Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). SETTING: Department of Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Service, Duke Eye Center, D ... Full text Link to item Cite

Retrospective Review of the Duke University Men’s Basketball Team Eye Screening

Conference Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · May 2014 Full text Cite

Epithelial wound healing after cataract surgery comparing two different topical fluoroquinolones.

Journal Article Yonsei Med J · January 2014 PURPOSE: To compare the epithelial wound healing response of two preservative-free fluoroquinolones, moxifloxacin and levofloxacin, in patients who underwent cataract surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this prospective, evaluator-masked, randomized clinica ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intracameral phenylephrine and ketorolac injection (OMS302) for maintenance of intraoperative pupil diameter and reduction of postoperative pain in intraocular lens replacement with phacoemulsification.

Journal Article Clin Ophthalmol · 2014 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of OMS302 on intraoperative pupil diameter and early postoperative ocular pain when administered during intraocular lens replacement surgery. METHODS: Four hundred and six patients (406 study ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of cornea donor graft thickness on the outcome of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty surgery.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · November 2013 PURPOSE: To determine whether Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) donor cornea graft thickness impacts measurements of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), refractive error and intraocular pressure (IOP). DESIGN: Retros ... Full text Link to item Cite

Increased Rates of Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) Graft Failure and Dislocation in Glaucomatous Eyes with Aqueous Shunts.

Journal Article J Ophthalmic Vis Res · July 2012 PURPOSE: To investigate the rates of Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) graft dislocation and failure in glaucomatous eyes, including eyes with history of trabeculectomy and/or aqueous shunts. METHODS: A retrospective, case-con ... Link to item Cite

Dislocation of the donor graft to the posterior segment in descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · April 2012 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To report a series of dislocations of the donor graft into the posterior segment associated with Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and to identify possible risk factors for dislocation and clinical outcomes. DESIGN: Retrospective ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of clear corneal wound dynamics with contrast-enhanced spectral-domain optical coherence tomography.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging · 2012 BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate wound morphology and integrity using contrast-enhanced spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eighteen patients (18 eyes) undergoing unilateral routine cataract surgery were enroll ... Full text Link to item Cite

Characteristic features of granular deposit formation in granular corneal dystrophy type 2.

Journal Article Cornea · August 2011 PURPOSE: To describe the characteristic features of white granular deposits associated with granular corneal dystrophy type 2 (GCD2). METHODS: Five patients with GCD2 associated with the R124H mutation (2 homozygous GCD2 and 3 heterozygotes) were examined. ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anatomy and physiology of the cornea.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · March 2011 Featured Publication The importance of the cornea to the ocular structure and visual system is often overlooked because of the cornea's unassuming transparent nature. The cornea lacks the neurobiological sophistication of the retina and the dynamic movement of the lens; yet, w ... Full text Link to item Cite

Early outcomes of descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in pseudophakic eyes with anterior chamber intraocular lenses.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · January 2011 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To evaluate complications and clinical outcomes of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in eyes with preexisting anterior chamber intraocular lenses. DESIGN: Retrospective review. METHODS: Thirty-one patients who underwent Desceme ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of contrast agents for enhanced visualization in optical coherence tomography.

Journal Article Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci · December 2010 PURPOSE: To identify and evaluate the use of contrast agents in optical coherence tomography (OCT) for ophthalmic applications. METHODS: Three agents-prednisolone acetate (PA), triamcinolone acetonide (TA), and lipid-based artificial tears (LBAT)-were test ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Other Ophthalmology · December 1, 2010 Full text Cite

The effect of alpha1-adrenergic receptor antagonist tamsulosin (Flomax) on iris dilator smooth muscle anatomy.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · September 2010 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To characterize and determine the effect of tamsulosin (Flomax) on the human iris dilator muscle anatomy. DESIGN: Retrospective, case-control study. PARTICIPANTS: This study comprised 51 cadaveric eyes from 27 patients (14 with a history of tamsul ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of system metrics using minimal threshold ultrasound settings in microcoaxial phacoemulsification

Journal Article Techniques in Ophthalmology · June 1, 2010 Objective: To determine if minimal threshold torsional ultrasound settings result in improved systemic metrics compared with standard linear torsional ultrasound in microcoaxial phacoemulsification. Materials and methods: Cataracts of similar density, 2+ o ... Full text Cite

Thermal study of longitudinal and torsional ultrasound phacoemulsification: tracking the temperature of the corneal surface, incision, and handpiece.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · May 2010 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To evaluate the change and difference in the corneal surface, incision, and handpiece temperatures during longitudinal and torsional ultrasound (US) phacoemulsification with standard incisions (2.75 mm) and microincisions (2.20 mm) and the thermal ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Other American Journal of Ophthalmology · May 1, 2010 Full text Cite

Enhanced effect of double-stacked intrastromal corneal ring segments in keratoconus.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · February 2010 Featured Publication We present a patient with poor visual acuity and contact lens intolerance due to advanced keratoconus who had femtosecond-assisted placement of two 0.35 mm intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) in the right eye. Postoperatively, both rings migrated inf ... Full text Link to item Cite

Corneal wound architecture and integrity after torsional and mixed phacoemulsification: evaluation of standard and microincisional coaxial techniques.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging · 2010 Featured Publication BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of torsional and mixed ultrasound on clear corneal incision architecture, wound integrity, and apposition using standard (2.75 mm) and microincisional (2.2 mm) coaxial phacoemulsification. SUBJECTS AND METHO ... Full text Link to item Cite

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Other American Journal of Ophthalmology · November 1, 2009 Full text Cite

Reply: Microincision versus standard clear corneal cataract incisions

Other Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery · July 1, 2009 Full text Cite

Comparison of sutures and dendritic polymer adhesives for corneal laceration repair in an in vivo chicken model.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · April 2009 Featured Publication OBJECTIVE: To compare clinical and histologic healing of corneal lacerations repaired by sutures or a new polymeric adhesive. METHODS: A central full-thickness 4.1-mm laceration was made in the right eyes of 60 white leghorn chickens. Half of the wounds we ... Full text Link to item Cite

In vitro sealing of clear corneal cataract incisions with a novel biodendrimer adhesive.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · April 2009 Featured Publication OBJECTIVE: To determine if a biodendrimer adhesive will seal a clear corneal cataract incision. DESIGN: An experimental study in which 2.75-mm clear corneal cataract incisions were made in 8 human donor eyes. The corneas were mounted on an artificial anter ... Full text Link to item Cite

Refractive surgery in children: treatment options, outcomes, and controversies.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · April 2009 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To summarize the evolution of the treatment of pediatric refractive errors, with an emphasis on recent advancements in the use of refractive surgery to treat children. DESIGN: Literature review. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE (1950 through October 2 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Keratoconus in the Medicare population.

Journal Article Cornea · January 2009 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To investigate the population-based prevalence of keratoconus in US individuals aged 65 years and older. DESIGN: Multiyear retrospective cross-sectional claims analysis. METHODS: Fee-for-service claims from a 5% national sample of Medicare benefic ... Full text Link to item Cite

Refractive change after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty surgery and its correlation with graft thickness and diameter.

Journal Article Cornea · January 2009 Featured Publication PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the refractive change after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) surgery and its correlation with graft thickness and diameter. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed the refractive ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of a torsional handpiece through microincision versus standard clear corneal cataract wounds.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · December 2008 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To directly compare intraoperative and clinical parameters using a torsional handpiece through microincision and standard clear corneal cataract wounds with appropriately configured tips and sleeves. SETTING: Duke University Eye Center, Durham, No ... Full text Link to item Cite

September consultation # 5

Other Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery · September 1, 2008 Full text Cite

Eyelash migration into a clear corneal incision following cataract surgery.

Other J Cataract Refract Surg · August 2008 Featured Publication Full text Link to item Cite

The presence of T-lymphocyte subpopulations (CD4 and CD8) in pterygia: evaluation of the inflammatory response.

Journal Article Adv Ther · May 2008 Featured Publication INTRODUCTION: The aim of our study was to confirm the presence of inflammatory T-lymphocyte subpopulations (CD4 and CD8) in pterygium specimens with regards to clinical severity. Additionally, we examined the effect of topical anti-inflammatory agents on t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ocular penetration and pharmacokinetics of topical gatifloxacin 0.3% and moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solutions after keratoplasty.

Journal Article Cornea · April 2008 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To compare the corneal and aqueous penetration and pharmacokinetics of gatifloxacin 0.3% and moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solutions and their effect on corneal reepithelialization after penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS: In this randomized, open-l ... Full text Link to item Cite

Comparison of corneal deposits after LASIK and PRK in eyes with granular corneal dystrophy type II.

Journal Article J Refract Surg · April 2008 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To compare the characteristics of corneal deposits in eyes with granular corneal dystrophy type II (Avellino corneal dystrophy) after LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). METHODS: Patients with heterozygous granular corneal dystrophy type ... Full text Link to item Cite

Inhibition of experimental corneal neovascularization by using subconjunctival injection of bevacizumab (Avastin).

Journal Article Cornea · April 2008 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of subconjunctival bevacizumab (Avastin) administration on corneal neovascularization (NV) in rabbits. METHODS: NV was induced by placing a suture at the corneal periphery of the right eye of 20 rabbits. Immediately after su ... Full text Link to item Cite

Evaluation of the effects of olopatadine ophthalmic solution, 0.2% on the ocular surface of patients with allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye.

Journal Article Curr Med Res Opin · February 2008 Featured Publication PURPOSE: Olopatadine hydrochloride 0.2% (Pataday, Alcon, Fort Worth, USA) is a topical ocular anti-allergic agent that has shown high rates of efficacy in treating ocular itching, the primary symptom of allergic conjunctivitis, and allows for once-daily do ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sutureless lamellar keratoplasty: a modified approach for fibrin glue application.

Journal Article Cornea · October 2007 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To report a case where fibrin glue was applied with a modified approach to secure the graft to the host bed in lamellar keratoplasty. METHODS: One patient with epithelial membrane dystrophy, Salzmann nodular degeneration, and amyloid deposits in t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Topical bevacizumab therapy for corneal neovascularization.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · June 2007 Featured Publication Full text Link to item Cite

Persistent anterior chamber gas bubbles during IntraLASIK.

Other J Cataract Refract Surg · June 2007 Featured Publication Full text Link to item Cite

Photo cross-linkable Biodendrimers as ophthalmic adhesives for central lacerations and penetrating keratoplasties.

Journal Article Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci · May 2007 Featured Publication PURPOSE: Biodendrimer-based hydrogel adhesives were derived from biocompatible building blocks and poly(ethylene glycol) of 3,400, 10,000 and 20,000 g/mole. The leaking pressures were determined for these adhesives when used to seal 4.1-mm central lacerati ... Full text Link to item Cite

Corneal wound architecture and integrity after phacoemulsification evaluation of coaxial, microincision coaxial, and microincision bimanual techniques.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · March 2007 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To compare the effects of microincision bimanual phacoemulsification, standard coaxial phacoemulsification, and microincision coaxial phacoemulsification on clear corneal incision architecture and wound integrity. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmol ... Full text Link to item Cite

Tissue adhesives in corneal cataract incisions.

Journal Article Curr Opin Ophthalmol · February 2007 Featured Publication PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to provide an updated overview of the peer-reviewed literature on the use of a variety of tissue adhesives used to seal corneal incisions in cataract surgery. We will review recent publications on the compli ... Full text Link to item Cite

Recurrence after topical nonpreserved methylprednisolone therapy for keratoconjunctivitis sicca in Sjögren's syndrome.

Journal Article J Ocul Pharmacol Ther · February 2007 BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of long-term recurrence after topical nonpreserved methylprednisolone pulse therapy for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) with Sjögren's syndrome. METHODS: A total of 106 eyes ... Full text Link to item Cite

Synthesis and characterization of bola-type amphiphilic dendritic macromolecules

Journal Article Macromolecules · December 26, 2006 The synthesis of fourth-generation bola-type linear-dendritic macromolecules is described using a high yielding divergent method. These systems are composed of a non-immunogenic linear poly(ethylene glycol) core and dendritic wedges of succinic acid and gl ... Full text Cite

Treatment of traumatic LASIK flap dislocation and epithelial ingrowth with fibrin glue.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · May 2006 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To describe a case of a traumatic late dislocation of a laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap complicated by epithelial ingrowth. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: A 50-year-old woman presented 21 months after uncomplicated ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ocular permeation and inhibition of retinal inflammation: an examination of data and expert opinion on the clinical utility of nepafenac.

Other Curr Med Res Opin · February 2006 BACKGROUND: The efficacy of topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for inflammation in the anterior segment, and pain control after cataract surgery, is well established. However, their effectiveness in the posterior segment has not been as ... Full text Link to item Cite

Hydrogels formed by multiple peptide ligation reactions to fasten corneal transplants.

Journal Article Bioconjug Chem · 2006 Featured Publication A stable cross-linked hydrogel was formed under mild aqueous conditions using pseudoproline peptide ligation chemistry. A cysteine-terminated lysine dendron containing four cysteines and a PEG macromolecule modified with terminal ester aldehydes were prepa ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ocular permeation and inhibition of retinal inflammation: An examination of data and expert opinion on the clinical utility of nepafenac

Journal Article Current Medical Research and Opinion · 2006 Background: The efficacy of topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for inflammation in the anterior segment, and pain control after cataract surgery, is well established. However, their effectiveness in the posterior segment has not been as ... Full text Cite

Eyelid disease.

Other Ophthalmology · November 2005 Featured Publication Full text Link to item Cite

Trends in the indications for penetrating keratoplasty, 1980-2001.

Journal Article Cornea · October 2005 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To study the leading indications and changing trends for penetrating keratoplasty (PK) over the past 3 decades. METHODS: This is a retrospective review of 696 cases of PK. The indications for PKs performed at the Duke University Eye Center during ... Full text Link to item Cite

Novel tissue adhesives to secure laser in situ keratomileusis flaps.

Journal Article J Cataract Refract Surg · June 2005 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To evaluate 2 novel biodendrimer tissue adhesives in sealing and securing laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flaps. SETTING: Duke University Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA. METHODS: Laser in situ keratomileusis flaps were created in 10 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dendritic macromers as in situ polymerizing biomaterials for securing cataract incisions.

Journal Article J Am Chem Soc · October 13, 2004 Featured Publication Dendritic macromers are attractive macromolecules for hydrogel formation since high cross-linking densities at low polymer concentration can be obtained, varied physical properties can be observed based on the macromer structure, and low viscous aqueous so ... Full text Link to item Cite

New dendritic adhesives for sutureless ophthalmic surgical procedures: in vitro studies of corneal laceration repair.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · June 2004 Featured Publication OBJECTIVE: To compare a biodendrimer adhesive with a conventional suture for repairing linear and stellate corneal lacerations. METHODS: A keratome knife was used to create 4.1-mm full-thickness linear incisions (n = 36) and 3 x 4-mm full-thickness stellat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Dendritic polymers composed of glycerol and succinic acid: Synthetic methodologies and medical applications

Journal Article Pure and Applied Chemistry · January 1, 2004 Research on dendrimers continues to expand as further advances in synthetic methodology and characterization techniques translate to additional applications. Recently, dendritic polymers composed of the natural metabolites glycerol and succinic acid were s ... Full text Cite

Corneal and external disorders

Other Current Opinion in Ophthalmology · August 1, 2003 Full text Cite

Editorial overview: Corneal and external disorders

Other Current Opinion in Ophthalmology · August 1, 2002 Full text Cite

Hybrid dendritic-linear polyester-ethers for in situ photopolymerization.

Journal Article J Am Chem Soc · May 15, 2002 Featured Publication Novel first through fourth generation hybrid dendritic-linear copolymers, composed entirely of building blocks known to be biocompatible or degradable to natural metabolites in vivo, are described. Specifically, these copolymers are composed of poly(ethyle ... Full text Link to item Cite

A photopolymerized sealant for corneal lacerations.

Journal Article Cornea · May 2002 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To determine whether a novel photocrosslinkable polymer synthesized from hyaluronic acid would seal experimental full-thickness corneal lacerations in a rabbit model. METHODS: A solution of hyaluronic acid was modified with methacrylate groups (HA ... Full text Link to item Cite

LASIK and vitreous pathology after LASIK.

Other Ophthalmology · April 2002 Featured Publication Full text Link to item Cite

Exacerbation of Avellino corneal dystrophy after laser in situ keratomileusis.

Journal Article Cornea · March 2002 PURPOSE: To report a case of Avellino corneal dystrophy that increased in severity 1 year after uncomplicated laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for myopia. METHODS: Avellino dystrophy was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction sequencing of DNA from the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intraoperative choroidal hemorrhage in the Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · February 2002 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To describe a patient with Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome who developed a nonsimultaneous intraoperative choroidal hemorrhage in each eye. METHOD: Interventional case report. A 65-year-old Caucasian woman with Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome developed a ch ... Full text Link to item Cite

A new technique for repairing descemet membrane detachments using intracameral gas injection.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · February 2002 Featured Publication Descemet membrane detachments are not uncommon following cataract surgery, and large and extensive detachments can have an impressive presentation, with severe corneal edema and marked reduction in visual acuity. Traditional treatment regimens have include ... Full text Link to item Cite

II. Topical/Intracameral Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery

Journal Article Survey of Ophthalmology · October 10, 2001 Topical anesthesia is safe and effective. The addition of intracameral lidocaine further enhances its analgesic effect. Patients report a high level of satisfaction with the degree of pain control, rapid return of visual function, and avoidance of retrobul ... Full text Cite

Acute corneal endothelial changes after laser in situ keratomileusis.

Journal Article Cornea · August 2001 Featured Publication PURPOSE: To report the acute effects of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) on the corneal endothelium. METHODS: Twenty eyes of 10 consecutive patients (mean age, 38.1 +/- 10.84 years) underwent bilateral simultaneous LASIK for myopic astigmatism (spheric ... Full text Link to item Cite

Induced corneal astigmatism after macular translocation surgery with scleral infolding.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · July 2001 Featured Publication OBJECTIVE: To document the corneal astigmatism that occurs with macular translocation after scleral infolding surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective case series of a nonrandomized clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS: Eight consecutive age-related macular degeneration pat ... Full text Link to item Cite

Anesthesia for intraocular surgery.

Journal Article Surv Ophthalmol · 2001 Featured Publication Surgeons must decide on the type of anesthesia to use when performing cataract surgery. These "viewpoints" articles provide a well-balanced discussion offering the pros and cons of both topical anesthesia and retrobulbar/peribulbar injection. Dr. Dutton gi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Bilateral Descemet membrane detachments.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · September 2000 Full text Link to item Cite

Blepharoptosis-induced superior keratoconus.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · August 2000 PURPOSE: This clinical case report demonstrates blepharoptosis-induced corneal steepening and its subsequent resolution after blepharoptosis surgery. METHODS: A 62-year-old man complaining of blurred vision without apparent cause on clinical examination un ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ultrasonographic measurement of induced myopia associated with capsular bag distention syndrome.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · May 2000 OBJECTIVE: To determine the causes of postoperative myopia associated with capsular bag distention syndrome (CBDS) and characterize the associated findings. DESIGN: Prospective, multicenter, nonrandomized, comparative (self-controlled) trial. PARTICIPANTS: ... Full text Link to item Cite

Indications for and outcomes of repeat penetrating keratoplasty, 1989-1995.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · April 2000 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the indications for and outcomes of repeat penetrating keratoplasty over a 7-year period and compare them to a similar study over the prior 6-year period at the same institution. DESIGN: Retrospective noncomparative case series. PART ... Full text Link to item Cite

Intracameral anesthesia: in vitro iris and corneal uptake and washout of 1% lidocaine hydrochloride.

Journal Article Arch Ophthalmol · February 1999 Featured Publication OBJECTIVES: To characterize the uptake, washout, and metabolism of lidocaine hydrochloride in the iris/ciliary body and cornea. METHODS: Iris/ciliary body uptake of lidocaine hydrochloride was measured by incubating human and rabbit irides in radiolabeled ... Full text Link to item Cite

Ultrasound biomicroscopy and histopathology of sclerocornea.

Journal Article Cornea · July 1998 PURPOSE: We present a clinicopathologic case report of sclerocornea with the intent of showing the usefulness of ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and the correlation of histopathologic findings. METHODS: An infant with congenital bilateral sclerocornea was s ... Full text Link to item Cite

The effects of intraocular lidocaine on the corneal endothelium.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · January 1998 OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to evaluate the direct effect of intraocular lidocaine hydrochloride (HCl) 1% on corneal endothelial cell function, ultrastructure, and viability using an in vitro perfusion specular microscope system. DESIGN: Paired rabbit and h ... Full text Link to item Cite

Conjunctival necrosis following the administration of subconjunctival corticosteroid.

Journal Article Ophthalmic Surg Lasers · January 1998 This report describes an unusual reaction to injected subconjunctival corticosteroid. The authors examined a patient with large areas of conjunctival necrosis at the site of a previous subconjunctival corticosteroid injection. A Gram's strain and culture o ... Link to item Cite

The corneal epithelium after optisol-GS storage.

Journal Article Cornea · November 1996 The objective of this study was to evaluate the epithelium of human corneas stored in Optisol-GS (Chiron Intraoptics, Irvine, CA) for extended periods (2-34 days). Human corneas stored in Optisol-GS (n = 64) were obtained from the Georgia Eye Bank. Corneal ... Link to item Cite

Donor factors associated with epithelial defects after penetrating keratoplasty.

Journal Article Cornea · September 1996 The records of 39 patients undergoing 40 consecutive penetrating keratoplasties were reviewed to identify donor factors that might correlate with the presence of an epithelial defect on the first postoperative day. Of the 40 transplanted corneas, 13 (32.5% ... Link to item Cite