Anatomy of the Eyelids
Anatomy of the Eyelids Key Points In adults, the interpalpebral fissure measures 8 to 10 mm and the horizontal length of the fissure is 30 to 31 mm The eyelid…
Origin and Evolution of the Vertebrate Eyelids and Adnexa
Origin and Evolution of the Vertebrate Eyelids and Adnexa In humans, the eyelids form a flexible soft-tissue structure that serves important functions of protecting the cornea from direct injury, adding…
Origin and Evolution of the Vertebrate Eyelids and Adnexa
Origin and Evolution of the Vertebrate Eyelids and Adnexa In humans, the eyelids form a flexible soft-tissue structure that serves important functions of protecting the cornea from direct injury, adding…
Eyelid Lesions and Their Origin in Eyelid Tissues
Eyelid Lesions and Their Origin in Eyelid Tissues There are a great many different types of lesions that occur in the eyelids. Numerous, sometimes confusing names have been applied to…
Embryology of the Eyelid
Embryology of the Eyelid Key Points Prenatal development in humans is divided into two periods: embryonic and fetal During the embryonic period, eyelid morphogenesis is a dynamic process involving complex…
Advanced Keratoconus: Case Study
Case study 1 A 14-year-old female patient with a history of ocular allergy controlled with eye drops and progressive advanced keratoconus (KC) in both eyes presented for evaluation, complaining of…
Very Early Keratoconus: Case Study
KEY CONCEPTS • This chapter reviews a case of keratoconus in one eye and early keratoonus in the contralateral eye. • A review of corneal imaging systems and their abmormal…
Central Keratoconus: Case Study
Case Study A 27-year-old female presented for follow-up for keratoconus (KC) after collagen cross-linking in both eyes 6 months previously. Her best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) on the Snellen chart was…
Cellular Therapy of the Corneal Stroma: A New Type of Corneal Surgery for Keratoconus and Corneal Dystrophies—A Translational Research Experience
KEY CONCEPTS • Corneal regeneration is a new approach in corneal surgical technique based on advanced therapies using stem cell therapy and bioengineering. In the future, the combination of both…
Alternative Surgical Techniques: Bowman’s Layer Transplantation and Stromal Regenerating Techniques
KEY CONCEPTS • Bowman’s layer transplantation can be used for the treatment of patients with advanced keratoconus not eligible for corneal cross-linking or intrastromal corneal ring segments, effecting a reshaping…
