AIM:To investigate the mechanism and effect of trabecular tissue repair for corneal defect,and to provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application.METHODS:Trabeculectomy was performed on 40(80 eyes)of 70 New Z...AIM:To investigate the mechanism and effect of trabecular tissue repair for corneal defect,and to provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application.METHODS:Trabeculectomy was performed on 40(80 eyes)of 70 New Zealand white rabbits.Take trabecular tissue for backup.Thirty(30 eyes)corneal defect models were made,trabecular tissue was filled in the corneal defect,and the oblique cross stitch was used to suture the corneal laceration and debridement.Anterior segment image and optical coherence tomography(OCT)were performed at the time 1 d,1 wk,1 and 3 mo after the model was made.After the observation,the cornea was to ken and stained with trypanosome blue-alizarin red and the pathological tissue was examined.RESULTS:Observation 1 wk after surgery,the area of corneal defect was edema,but the corneal curvature was basically normal,and the anterior chamber existed under slit lamp.After 3 mo of observation,most corneal defects were repaired in the form of corneal leucoma and corneal macula(73.3%),the filled trabecular tissue gradually became transparent,fused tightly with the corneal tissue,and the corneal curvature was relatively smooth.But in one case,the trabecular planter was partially detached,no serious complications such as corneal laceration occurred after the stitches were removed.CONCLUSION:The trabecular tissue structure is similar to the corneal,and it can be used as a substitute for the corneal tissue defect by providing fiber scaffolds and cell amplification differentiation,and lay a foundation for the second-stage surgical treatment.展开更多
Corneal transplantation is the most effective clinical treatment for corneal defects,but it requires precise size of donor corneas,surgical sutures,and overcoming other technical challenges.Postoperative patients may ...Corneal transplantation is the most effective clinical treatment for corneal defects,but it requires precise size of donor corneas,surgical sutures,and overcoming other technical challenges.Postoperative patients may suffer graft rejection and complications caused by sutures.Ophthalmic glues that can long-term integrate with the corneal tissue and effectively repair the focal corneal damage are highly desirable.Herein,a hybrid hydrogel consisting of porcine decellularized corneal stroma matrix(pDCSM)and methacrylated hyaluronic acid(HAMA)was developed through a non-competitive dual-crosslinking process.It can be directly filled into corneal defects with various shapes.More importantly,through formation of interpenetrating network and stable amide bonds between the hydrogel and adjacent tissue,the hydrogel manifested excellent adhesion properties to achieve suture-free repair.Meanwhile,the hybrid hydrogel not only preserved bioactive components from pDCSM,but also exhibited cornea-matching transparency,low swelling ratio,slow degradation,and enhanced mechanical properties,which was capable of withstanding superhigh intraocular pressure.The combinatorial hydrogel greatly improved the poor cell adhesion performance of HAMA,supported the viability,proliferation of corneal cells,and preservation of keratocyte phenotype.In a rabbit corneal stromal defect model,the experimental eyes treated with the hybrid hydrogel remained transparent and adhered intimately to the stroma bed with long-term retention,accelerated corneal re-epithelialization and wound healing.Giving the advantages of high bioactivity,low-cost,and good practicality,the dual-crosslinked hybrid hydrogel served effectively for long-term suture-free treatment and tissue regeneration after corneal defect.展开更多
AIM:Toevaluatetheroleofumbilical cord blood serum(CBS) therapy in cases with persistent corneal epithelial defects(PED).METHODS:Sixteen eyes of 14 patients with PED who were resistant to conventional treatment were tr...AIM:Toevaluatetheroleofumbilical cord blood serum(CBS) therapy in cases with persistent corneal epithelial defects(PED).METHODS:Sixteen eyes of 14 patients with PED who were resistant to conventional treatment were treated with 20% umbilical cord serum eye drops. Patients were followed-up weekly until epithelization was complete.The collected data included the grade of corneal lesion(Grade I: epithelial defect +superficial vascularization,Grade II: epithelial defect +stromal edema, Grade III:corneal ulcer +stromal melting), the size of epithelial defect(pretreatment, 7th, 14 thand 21stdays of treatment),and follow-up time was evaluated retrospectively.RESULTS:The mean size of epithelial defect on two perpendicular axes was 5.2×4.6-mm2(range: 2.5-8 mm×2.2-9 mm2). Mean duration of treatment was 8.3 ±5wk.CBS therapy was effective in 12 eyes(75%) and ineffective in 4 eyes(25%). The epithelial defects in 4ineffective eyes were healed with amniotic membrane transplantation and tarsorrhaphy. The rate of complete healing was 12.5% by 7d, 25% by 14 d, and 75% by 21 d.The healing time was prolonged in Grade III eyes in comparison to eyes in Grade I or Grade II.CONCLUSION:The results of the current study indicated the safety effectiveness of CBS drops in the management of PED. The grade of disease seems have a role on the healing time.展开更多
AIM:To investigate the incidence,risk factors,clinical course,and outcomes of corneal epithelial defects(CED)following vitreoretinal surgery in a prospective study setting.METHODS:This was a post-hoc analysis of all p...AIM:To investigate the incidence,risk factors,clinical course,and outcomes of corneal epithelial defects(CED)following vitreoretinal surgery in a prospective study setting.METHODS:This was a post-hoc analysis of all participants in DISCOVER intraoperative optical coherence tomography study.Subjects with CED 1 d after surgery without intraoperative corneal debridement was defined as the postoperative CED group.Subjects who underwent intraoperative debridement were defined as intraoperative debridement group.Eyes were matched 2:1 with controls(eyes without postoperative CED)for comparative assessment.The primary outcomes were the incidence of CED on postoperative day one and the incidence of required intraoperative debridement.Secondary outcomes included time to defect closure,delayed healing(>2 wk),visual acuity(VA)and presence of scarring at one year and cornea consult.RESULTS:This study included 856 eyes that underwent vitreoretinal surgery.Intraoperative corneal debridement was performed to 61(7.1%)subjects and postoperative CED developed spontaneously in 94(11.0%)subjects.Significant factors associated with postoperative CED included prolonged surgical duration(P=0.003),diabetes mellitus(P=0.04),postoperative ocular hypotension(P<0.001).Prolonged surgical duration was associated with intraoperative debridement.Delayed defect closure time(>2 wk)was associated with corneal scar formation at the end of the 1 y in all epithelial defect subjects(P<0.001).The overall rate of corneal scarring for all eyes undergoing vitrectomy was 1.8%.CONCLUSION:Prolonged duration of surgery is the strongest factor associated with both intraoperative debridement and spontaneous postoperative CED.Delayed defect closure is associated with a greater risk of corneal scarring at one year.The overall rate of corneal scarring following vitrectomy is low at<2%.展开更多
A corneal epithelial-stromal defect is recognized as a major contributor to corneal scarring.Given the rising prevalence of blindness caused by corneal scarring,increasing attention has been focused on corneal epithel...A corneal epithelial-stromal defect is recognized as a major contributor to corneal scarring.Given the rising prevalence of blindness caused by corneal scarring,increasing attention has been focused on corneal epithelialstromal defects.Currently,the etiology and pathogenesis of these defects remain inadequately understood,necessitating further investigation through experimental research.Various modeling methods exist both domestically and internationally,each with distinct adaptive conditions,advantages,and disadvantages.This review primarily aims to summarize the techniques used to establish optimal animal models of corneal epithelial-stromal injury,including mechanical modeling,chemical alkali burns,post-refractive surgery infections,and genetic engineering.The intention is to provide valuable insights for studying the mechanisms underlying corneal epithelial-stromal injury and the development of corresponding therapeutic interventions.展开更多
AIM: To study the influence of frontalis muscle flap suspension on ocular surface by analyzing the clinical features and inflammatory cytokines.METHODS: A prospective, observational case series. Thirty-one eyes of 2...AIM: To study the influence of frontalis muscle flap suspension on ocular surface by analyzing the clinical features and inflammatory cytokines.METHODS: A prospective, observational case series. Thirty-one eyes of 25 patients with severe congenital blepharoptosis who underwent frontalis muscle flap suspension surgery with at least 6 mo of follow-up were included in the study. The main outcome measures were margin reflex distance 1(MRD_1), degree of lagophthalmos, ocular surface disease index(OSDI), fluorescein staining(Fl), tear break-up time(BUT), Schirmer I test, and inflammatory cytokine assay.RESULTS: The degrees of lagophthalmos significantly increased after surgery. The OSDI scores significantly increased 1wk postoperatively and then decreased 4wk after operation. The Fl scores reflected corneal epithelial defects in sixteen patients at early stage postoperatively. The BUT and Schirmer I test values remained stable and did not show change compared to those before surgery. The inflammatory cytokines in conjunctival epithelial cells(including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17A) significantly increased 1wk after the surgery(P〈0.001), then returned to the normal level at 24wk postoperatively. The levels of inflammatory cytokine IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17A elevated significantly and were positively correlated with OSDI and Fl scores.CONCLUSION: Frontalis muscle flap suspension surgery results in lagophthalmos in early period of post-operation and relieved after months. The elevation of inflammatory cytokines level may participate in the occurrence of corneal epithelial defects at the early postoperative stage.展开更多
基金Supported by Lanzhou Military Region Scientific Research Fund Project(No.CLZI3JB29)General Hospital of Xinjiang Military Region Key Supported Scientific Research Project(No.2020jzbj1002)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the mechanism and effect of trabecular tissue repair for corneal defect,and to provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application.METHODS:Trabeculectomy was performed on 40(80 eyes)of 70 New Zealand white rabbits.Take trabecular tissue for backup.Thirty(30 eyes)corneal defect models were made,trabecular tissue was filled in the corneal defect,and the oblique cross stitch was used to suture the corneal laceration and debridement.Anterior segment image and optical coherence tomography(OCT)were performed at the time 1 d,1 wk,1 and 3 mo after the model was made.After the observation,the cornea was to ken and stained with trypanosome blue-alizarin red and the pathological tissue was examined.RESULTS:Observation 1 wk after surgery,the area of corneal defect was edema,but the corneal curvature was basically normal,and the anterior chamber existed under slit lamp.After 3 mo of observation,most corneal defects were repaired in the form of corneal leucoma and corneal macula(73.3%),the filled trabecular tissue gradually became transparent,fused tightly with the corneal tissue,and the corneal curvature was relatively smooth.But in one case,the trabecular planter was partially detached,no serious complications such as corneal laceration occurred after the stitches were removed.CONCLUSION:The trabecular tissue structure is similar to the corneal,and it can be used as a substitute for the corneal tissue defect by providing fiber scaffolds and cell amplification differentiation,and lay a foundation for the second-stage surgical treatment.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFC1106001)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51903255,32171353)+1 种基金Science and Technology Projects in Guangzhou(202002020078)the Open Research Funds of the State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology.
文摘Corneal transplantation is the most effective clinical treatment for corneal defects,but it requires precise size of donor corneas,surgical sutures,and overcoming other technical challenges.Postoperative patients may suffer graft rejection and complications caused by sutures.Ophthalmic glues that can long-term integrate with the corneal tissue and effectively repair the focal corneal damage are highly desirable.Herein,a hybrid hydrogel consisting of porcine decellularized corneal stroma matrix(pDCSM)and methacrylated hyaluronic acid(HAMA)was developed through a non-competitive dual-crosslinking process.It can be directly filled into corneal defects with various shapes.More importantly,through formation of interpenetrating network and stable amide bonds between the hydrogel and adjacent tissue,the hydrogel manifested excellent adhesion properties to achieve suture-free repair.Meanwhile,the hybrid hydrogel not only preserved bioactive components from pDCSM,but also exhibited cornea-matching transparency,low swelling ratio,slow degradation,and enhanced mechanical properties,which was capable of withstanding superhigh intraocular pressure.The combinatorial hydrogel greatly improved the poor cell adhesion performance of HAMA,supported the viability,proliferation of corneal cells,and preservation of keratocyte phenotype.In a rabbit corneal stromal defect model,the experimental eyes treated with the hybrid hydrogel remained transparent and adhered intimately to the stroma bed with long-term retention,accelerated corneal re-epithelialization and wound healing.Giving the advantages of high bioactivity,low-cost,and good practicality,the dual-crosslinked hybrid hydrogel served effectively for long-term suture-free treatment and tissue regeneration after corneal defect.
文摘AIM:Toevaluatetheroleofumbilical cord blood serum(CBS) therapy in cases with persistent corneal epithelial defects(PED).METHODS:Sixteen eyes of 14 patients with PED who were resistant to conventional treatment were treated with 20% umbilical cord serum eye drops. Patients were followed-up weekly until epithelization was complete.The collected data included the grade of corneal lesion(Grade I: epithelial defect +superficial vascularization,Grade II: epithelial defect +stromal edema, Grade III:corneal ulcer +stromal melting), the size of epithelial defect(pretreatment, 7th, 14 thand 21stdays of treatment),and follow-up time was evaluated retrospectively.RESULTS:The mean size of epithelial defect on two perpendicular axes was 5.2×4.6-mm2(range: 2.5-8 mm×2.2-9 mm2). Mean duration of treatment was 8.3 ±5wk.CBS therapy was effective in 12 eyes(75%) and ineffective in 4 eyes(25%). The epithelial defects in 4ineffective eyes were healed with amniotic membrane transplantation and tarsorrhaphy. The rate of complete healing was 12.5% by 7d, 25% by 14 d, and 75% by 21 d.The healing time was prolonged in Grade III eyes in comparison to eyes in Grade I or Grade II.CONCLUSION:The results of the current study indicated the safety effectiveness of CBS drops in the management of PED. The grade of disease seems have a role on the healing time.
基金Supported by National Institutes of Health/National Eye Institute,Bethesda,Maryland,USA(K23-EY022947-01A1)。
文摘AIM:To investigate the incidence,risk factors,clinical course,and outcomes of corneal epithelial defects(CED)following vitreoretinal surgery in a prospective study setting.METHODS:This was a post-hoc analysis of all participants in DISCOVER intraoperative optical coherence tomography study.Subjects with CED 1 d after surgery without intraoperative corneal debridement was defined as the postoperative CED group.Subjects who underwent intraoperative debridement were defined as intraoperative debridement group.Eyes were matched 2:1 with controls(eyes without postoperative CED)for comparative assessment.The primary outcomes were the incidence of CED on postoperative day one and the incidence of required intraoperative debridement.Secondary outcomes included time to defect closure,delayed healing(>2 wk),visual acuity(VA)and presence of scarring at one year and cornea consult.RESULTS:This study included 856 eyes that underwent vitreoretinal surgery.Intraoperative corneal debridement was performed to 61(7.1%)subjects and postoperative CED developed spontaneously in 94(11.0%)subjects.Significant factors associated with postoperative CED included prolonged surgical duration(P=0.003),diabetes mellitus(P=0.04),postoperative ocular hypotension(P<0.001).Prolonged surgical duration was associated with intraoperative debridement.Delayed defect closure time(>2 wk)was associated with corneal scar formation at the end of the 1 y in all epithelial defect subjects(P<0.001).The overall rate of corneal scarring for all eyes undergoing vitrectomy was 1.8%.CONCLUSION:Prolonged duration of surgery is the strongest factor associated with both intraoperative debridement and spontaneous postoperative CED.Delayed defect closure is associated with a greater risk of corneal scarring at one year.The overall rate of corneal scarring following vitrectomy is low at<2%.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2020YFE0204400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82271042)the Zhejiang Province Key Research and Development Program(No.2023C03090).
文摘A corneal epithelial-stromal defect is recognized as a major contributor to corneal scarring.Given the rising prevalence of blindness caused by corneal scarring,increasing attention has been focused on corneal epithelialstromal defects.Currently,the etiology and pathogenesis of these defects remain inadequately understood,necessitating further investigation through experimental research.Various modeling methods exist both domestically and internationally,each with distinct adaptive conditions,advantages,and disadvantages.This review primarily aims to summarize the techniques used to establish optimal animal models of corneal epithelial-stromal injury,including mechanical modeling,chemical alkali burns,post-refractive surgery infections,and genetic engineering.The intention is to provide valuable insights for studying the mechanisms underlying corneal epithelial-stromal injury and the development of corresponding therapeutic interventions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81670823)
文摘AIM: To study the influence of frontalis muscle flap suspension on ocular surface by analyzing the clinical features and inflammatory cytokines.METHODS: A prospective, observational case series. Thirty-one eyes of 25 patients with severe congenital blepharoptosis who underwent frontalis muscle flap suspension surgery with at least 6 mo of follow-up were included in the study. The main outcome measures were margin reflex distance 1(MRD_1), degree of lagophthalmos, ocular surface disease index(OSDI), fluorescein staining(Fl), tear break-up time(BUT), Schirmer I test, and inflammatory cytokine assay.RESULTS: The degrees of lagophthalmos significantly increased after surgery. The OSDI scores significantly increased 1wk postoperatively and then decreased 4wk after operation. The Fl scores reflected corneal epithelial defects in sixteen patients at early stage postoperatively. The BUT and Schirmer I test values remained stable and did not show change compared to those before surgery. The inflammatory cytokines in conjunctival epithelial cells(including IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17A) significantly increased 1wk after the surgery(P〈0.001), then returned to the normal level at 24wk postoperatively. The levels of inflammatory cytokine IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, TNF-α, and IL-17A elevated significantly and were positively correlated with OSDI and Fl scores.CONCLUSION: Frontalis muscle flap suspension surgery results in lagophthalmos in early period of post-operation and relieved after months. The elevation of inflammatory cytokines level may participate in the occurrence of corneal epithelial defects at the early postoperative stage.