The data indicate that corneal epithelium contributes to elevated MMP9 and inflammatory cytokine expression in tears of KC patients. Cyclosporine A treatment reduced MMP9 and inflammatory cytokine levels in an in vitro inflammation model system. In KC patients, CyA treatment reduced MMP9 levels measured in tears with concomitant arrest of disease progression. Therefore, CyA might be a novel treatment strategy in KC patients but requires additional evaluation in larger cohorts. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT01746823.).
SD-OCT changes of the macula in mild ROP have not been previously described. Our method reveals that infants may be imaged supine and unanesthetized in the office. We hypothesize that these transient foveal changes at the critical time of fovealization in premature infants may influence their visual acuity in the adult life.
Diagnostic ability of peripapillary vessel density parameters of OCTA, especially the inferotemporal sector measurement, was good in POAG and PACG. Diagnostic abilities of vessel density measurements were comparable to RNFL measurements in both POAG and PACG.
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