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Retroviral vector-mediated gene transfer into keratocytes: in vitro effects of polybrene and protamine sulfateB Seitz
Doheny Eye Institute, University of Southern California, School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 236:602-12. 1998..In addition, the ability of different polycations to increase the transduction efficiency and their antiproliferative and cytotoxic effects should be assessed...
Nonmechanical excimer laser penetrating keratoplasty for perforated or predescemetal corneal ulcersM Kuchle
Department of Ophthalmology and University Eye Hospital, University Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmology 106:2203-9. 1999..To review the authors' results using nonmechanical excimer laser trephination in penetrating keratoplasty for perforated or predescemetal corneal ulcers...
[Development of endothelial cell number in the host corneal endothelium. Status after block excision and eccentric corneal scleroplasty]M J Groh
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 97:832-4. 2000..This study quantified the course of the host corneal endothelium after this peripheral corneoscleral graft...
[Primary open angle glaucoma in cornea plana masked by false normal applanation tonometry (Goldman) - a case report]A Hafner
, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 218:621-5. 2001..Therefore in case of very flat corneas a mathematical correction of the applanatory IOP should be carried out, in order to diagnose a primary open angle glaucoma early enough...
[Autologous serum for otherwise therapy resistant corneal epithelial defects - Prospective report on the first 70 eyes]R Ferreira de Souza
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, , Erlangen
Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 218:720-6. 2001..Definitive determinants for the success of this novel therapy have not been identified, yet. However, eyes with accompanying deep stromal defects do not seem to be good candidates...
[Posterior corneal curvature after penetrating keratoplasty before and after suture removal]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 217:137-43. 2000..The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the posterior corneal curvature after PK with and without sutures and to compare this data to the posterior curvature of normal individuals...
Changes of posterior corneal astigmatism and tilt after myopic laser in situ keratomileusisBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 21:441-6. 2002..The purpose of this study was to assess the changes of posterior corneal astigmatism and tilt after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and to correlate these changes with the amount of correction and the residual stromal bed thickness...
Intraocular lens power calculation in eyes after corneal refractive surgeryB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
J Refract Surg 16:349-61. 2000....
[The penetrating keratoplasty. A 100-year success story]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 102:1128-36, 1138-9. 2005..10.Intraoperative keratoscopy should be applied after removal of lid specula and fixation sutures...
[Decentration of donor cornea in mechanical and excimer laser trephination for penetrating keratoplasty]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 217:144-51. 2000..The purpose of this study was to assess the amount and direction of donor decentration with conventional mechanical and nonmechanical laser trephination...
[Corneal dimensions in various types of corneal dystrophies and their effect on penetrating keratoplasty]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 217:152-8. 2000..The purpose of this study was to compare the corneal dimensions of patients with various types of corneal dystrophies to normal control eyes...
Inverse mushroom-shaped nonmechanical penetrating keratoplasty using a femtosecond laserBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 139:941-4. 2005..To demonstrate the feasibility of an inverse mushroom-shaped nonmechanical corneal trephination using a femtosecond laser in a noncontact manner...
Graft endothelium and thickness after penetrating keratoplasty, comparing mechanical and excimer laser trephination: a prospective randomised studyB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 239:12-7. 2001..To assess the impact of nonmechanical trephination on the graft endothelium and thickness after penetrating keratoplasty (PK)...
Posterior corneal curvature changes after myopic laser in situ keratomileusisB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmology 108:666-72; discussion 673. 2001..To assess the posterior corneal power and asphericity changes after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and to correlate these changes with the amount of correction and the residual stromal bed thickness...
Long-term follow-up of intraocular pressure after penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus and Fuchs' dystrophy: comparison of mechanical and Excimer laser trephinationBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 21:368-73. 2002..The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of the trephination method and simultaneous cataract surgery on the early and long-term intraocular pressure (IOP) after PK in eyes without previous surgery and glaucoma...
[Multilayer amniotic membrane transplantation for corneal ulcers not treatable by conventional therapy - a prospective study of the status of cornea and graft during follow-up]R Ferreira de Souza
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 218:528-34. 2001....
[Conservative and surgical treatment of neurotrophic keratopathy]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 102:15-26. 2005..A tectonic keratoplasty a chaud should typically be combined with a simultaneous amniotic membrane patch and/or a lateral tarsorrhaphy to avoid persistent epithelial defects...
[Cataract and keratoplasty--simultaneous or sequential surgery?]Berthold Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 220:326-9. 2003....
[Results of the first 1,000 consecutive elective nonmechanical keratoplasties using the excimer laser. A prospective study over more than 12 years]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 101:478-88. 2004....
Nonmechanical posterior lamellar keratoplasty using the femtosecond laser (femto-plak) for corneal endothelial decompensationBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 136:769-72. 2003..To assess the potential of a short pulsed laser to cut a posterior graft and bed for posterior lamellar keratoplasty (PLAK)...
Impact of graft diameter on corneal power and the regularity of postkeratoplasty astigmatism before and after suture removalBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmology 110:2162-7. 2003..To assess the impact of graft diameter on corneal curvature before and after removal of a double-running suture after nonmechanical penetrating keratoplasty (PK)...
[Immunological graft reactions after penetrating keratoplasty - A prospective randomized trial comparing corneal excimer laser and motor trephination]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 218:710-9. 2001..The purpose of this study was to compare incidence, type and reversibility of immunological graft reactions after mechanical and nonmechanical trephination for PK...
Penetrating keratoplasty for iatrogenic keratoconus after repeat myopic laser in situ keratomileusis: histologic findings and literature reviewBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Cataract Refract Surg 29:2217-24. 2003..The flap thickness was 225 microm in the center. The thicker-than-intended flap (160 microm) is thought to be the cause of the severe complication of the LASIK procedure...
[Pitfalls of IOL power prediction after photorefractive keratectomy for high myopia -- case report, practical recommendations and literature review]Berthold Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 219:840-50. 2002..The purpose of this paper is to discuss the accentuated differences of various approaches to minimize IOL power miscalculations by describing a case report of a patient with excessive myopia as well as a review of the literature...
Morphometric analysis of deposits in granular and lattice corneal dystrophy: histopathologic implications for phototherapeutic keratectomyBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 23:380-5. 2004....
[Phototherapeutic keratectomy for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (e-PTK). Report on 116 consecutive interventions]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Germany
Ophthalmologe 99:703-8. 2002....
Impact of short-term versus long-term topical steroids on corneal neovascularization after non-high-risk keratoplastyC Cursiefen
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 239:514-21. 2001....
Nonmechanical corneal trephination with the excimer laser improves outcome after penetrating keratoplastyB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmology 106:1156-64; discussion 1165. 1999..To assess the impact of nonmechanical trephination on the outcome after penetrating keratoplasty (PK)...
[Standardized semiquantitative analysis of corneal neovascularization using projected corneal photographs--pilot study after perforating corneal keratoplasty before immune reaction]C Cursiefen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Friedrich Alexander Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 218:484-91. 2001....
[Bifocal photography using the HRA -- an optimized method to evaluate tIOL's axial orientation]A Viestenz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Kopfklinikum, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 221:788-90. 2004..The assessment of axial orientation of toric IOLs (tIOLs) by monofocal photography can be deteriorated due to intrinsic errors e. g. globe rotation, head inclination or inadequate camera adaption and slide projection...
[Neurotrophic keratitis]C Cursiefen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Friedrich Alexander Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 102:7-14. 2005..Early diagnosis and adequate treatment may prevent this catastrophic chain of events...
[Transplant endothelium and measuring corneal thickness after non-high-risk keratoplasty with briefly or long-term preserved corneal donor tissue]N X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 215:169-74. 1999..The purpose of this study was to assess corneal endothelial cell density after non-high-risk PK and to check for possible correlations with storage parameters of the donor corneas using two different storage methods...
Accommodation after Nd: YAG capsulotomy in patients with accommodative posterior chamber lens 1CUNhung X Nguyen
Department of Ophthalmology, University Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 243:120-6. 2005....
[Visual rehabilitation and intraocular pressure elevation due to immunological graft rejection following penetrating keratoplasty]N X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 218:492-7. 2001..Aim of this study was to evaluate the visual rehabilitation and the development of intraocular pressure during and after graft rejection...
Blood-aqueous barrier after mechanical or nonmechanical excimer laser trephination in penetrating keratoplastyM Kuchle
Department of Ophthalmology, University Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 125:177-81. 1998..To analyze whether nonmechanical trephination with an excimer laser influences post-operative blood-aqueous barrier breakdown after penetrating keratoplasty...
Impact of increased intraocular pressure on long-term corneal endothelial cell density after penetrating keratoplastyN X Nguyen
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmologica 216:40-4. 2002..The purpose of this study was to assess the longitudinal development of IOP after PK and to investigate possible correlations with corneal endothelial cell density...
Blood-aqueous barrier breakdown after penetrating keratoplasty with simultaneous extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber lens implantationN X Nguyen
Department of Ophthalmology and University Eye Hospital, Schwabachanlage 6, University Erlangen Nurnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 239:114-7. 2001....
[First results of implantation of a new, potentially accommodative posterior chamber intraocular lens]M Kuchle
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 218:603-8. 2001..Thus, it was the aim of this study to investigate intra- and early 3-month postoperative findings after implantation of the newly designed PCIOL...
[Neurotrophic keratitis. Problem child among corneal diseases]B Seitz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, , Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 102:5-6. 2005
Quantification of blood-aqueous barrier breakdown after photorefractive keratectomy for myopiaN X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 237:113-6. 1999....
Q-switched erbium:YAG laser corneal trephination: thermal damage in corneal stroma and cut regularity of nonmechanical Q-switched erbium:YAG laser corneal trephination for penetrating keratoplastyM Stojkovic
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 23:50-60. 2004..This is an encouraging finding in the search for a nonmechanical trephine for penetrating keratoplasty combining high precision and low cost...
[Impact of pterygium size on corneal topography and visual acuity - a prospective clinical cross-sectional study]B Seitz
, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 218:609-15. 2001..This may explain the patient's decrease in visual acuity before the pterygium reaches the optical axis. Our data may help to determine the adequate time point for primary pterygium excision...
Intraocular lens calculations status after corneal refractive surgeryB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Curr Opin Ophthalmol 11:35-46. 2000..g., Haigis, Hoffer Q, Holladay 2, or SRK/T) but not a regression formula (e.g., SRK I or SRK II) should be applied and the highest resulting IOL power should be used for the implant...
[Two years experience with the new accommodative 1 CU intraocular lens]M Kuchle
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmologe 99:820-4. 2002..Additional studies including randomized blind multicenter evaluation of the 1CU IOL are necessary to further evaluate long-term and accommodative results...
[Toric intraocular lenses for compensation of corneal astigmatism]A Langenbucher
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 221:182-90. 2004..The purpose of this study was to present a generalized scheme for the calculation of toric intraocular lenses and to demonstrate its potential on a clinical example in a step-by-step approach...
[Toric intraocular lenses for correction of persistent corneal astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty]A Viestenz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 102:148-52. 2005..Cataract extraction with implantation of toric intraocular lenses (tIOL) is a new surgical option for correction of residual astigmatism following penetrating keratoplasty and cataract with only minimal direct manipulation of the graft...
Free-running erbium:YAG laser for nonmechanical trephination in penetrating keratoplasty: first results of experimental trephination of human donor corneasM Kuchle
Department of Ophthalmology and University Eye Hospital, University Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 237:875-7. 1999..A study was carried out to evaluate the potential suitability of a free-running erbium:YAG 2.94-microm laser for trephination of human corneas in penetrating keratoplasty...
Endothelium and pachymetry of clear corneal grafts 15 to 33 years after penetrating keratoplastyM M Kus
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 127:600-2. 1999..To evaluate long-term endothelial cell count and thickness of clear corneal grafts after penetrating keratoplasty...
[Morphological results after eccentric perforating keratoplasty]T Riedel
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 98:639-46. 2001..The purpose of this study was to assess the morphological results of eccentric homologous penetrating keratoplasty (PK) with respect to diagnosis as well as position and size of the corneal graft...
Repeat keratoplasty for correction of high or irregular postkeratoplasty astigmatism in clear corneal graftsNora Szentmary
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 139:826-30. 2005..To evaluate the functional results of repeat penetrating keratoplasty in clear corneal grafts with high/irregular postkeratoplasty astigmatism...
Comparison of 6-month results of implantation of the 1CU accommodative intraocular lens with conventional intraocular lensesMichael Kuchle
Department of Ophthalmology and University Eye Hospital, University Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmology 111:318-24. 2004..To evaluate the clinical results of implantation of the new 1CU accommodative intraocular lens (IOL) in cataract patients and to compare results with those of conventional IOLs...
Amniotic membrane transplantation for persistent corneal epithelial defects in eyes after penetrating keratoplastyB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Saarlandes, Homburg Saar, Germany
Eye (Lond) 23:840-8. 2009..To determine the primary success and recurrence rate of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) for the treatment of persistent corneal epithelial defects (PEDs) in eyes after penetrating keratoplasty (PK)...
[Calculating the localization and dimension of the real pupil in keratoconus with ray tracing of corneal topography data]A Langenbucher
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 215:163-8. 1999..In keratoconus the pupil appears to be dislocated due to optical aberrations of corneal topography. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the real pupil structure from the virtual image using exact raytracing techniques...
[Clinical aspects and treatment of immune reactions following penetrating normal-risk keratoplasty]N X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 221:467-72. 2004....
Experimental correction of irregular corneal astigmatism using topography-based flying-spot-mode excimer laser photoablationB Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 125:252-6. 1998..To present a novel experimental approach for treating irregular corneal astigmatism...
Histopathologic findings in a transsclerally sutured posterior chamber intraocular lensM Kuchle
Department of Ophthalmology and University Eye Hospital, University Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Cataract Refract Surg 27:1884-8. 2001..This should be considered if surgical centration, removal, or exchange of such a lens is planned...
[Development of visual acuity in the early phase after photorefractive keratectomy in myopia]N X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 215:233-6. 1999..The purpose of this study was to assess the development of uncorrected (UVA) and best-corrected visual acuity (CVA) in the early course following PRK...
[Effect of pupil size on longitudinal focal distribution after photorefractive keratectomy ]A Viestenz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 218:498-502. 2001..The purpose of this study was to calculate the image forming properties of the eye using raytracing techniques of a spot light source based on topographic height data of a scanning slit videokeratoscope...
Long-term refractive and visual outcome after penetrating keratoplasty only versus the triple procedure in Fuchs' dystrophySujata Das
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054, Erlangen, Germany
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 244:1089-95. 2006..Therefore, we recommend the triple procedure in elderly patients with Fuchs' dystrophy and cataract to avoid delayed visual rehabilitation and a second surgical procedure...
Long-term refractive results of elliptical excimer laser penetrating keratoplasty (EELPK)Nora Szentmary
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Curr Eye Res 32:953-9. 2007..To assess long-term refractive and visual outcome of elliptical excimer laser penetrating keratoplasty (EELPK)...
Impact of phototherapeutic keratectomy on the outcome of subsequent penetrating keratoplasty in patients with stromal corneal dystrophiesNora Szentmary
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 137:301-7. 2004..To examine the impact of previous phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) on the outcome of subsequent penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in patients with stromal corneal dystrophies...
[Impact of the eye's cyclorotation on axial orientation analysis of toric intraocular lenses: recommendations for an optimized evaluation of rotational stability of toric IOLs]A Viestenz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Kopfklinikum, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 223:134-40. 2006..We investigated the rotational stability of eyes during standardized photography and recommend two methods for an enhanced evaluation of tIOL rotation...
[Functional outcomes after penetrating keratoplasty in pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX)-keratopathy]N X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 221:819-24. 2004..The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome and the development of intraocular pressure (IOP) after PK in patients with PEX-keratopathy depending on the presence of pre-existing glaucoma...
[Long-term outcome after penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus--impact of preoperative corneal curvature and best corrected visual acuity on the functional results]A Preclik
Augenklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 227:199-207. 2010....
Experimental evaluation of two current-generation automated microkeratomes: the Hansatome and the SupratomeA Behrens
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 129:59-67. 2000..To compare flap dimensions, cut quality, and blade deterioration after reuse in an experimental setting using two current-generation microkeratomes for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis...
[Wavelet representation of corneal topography data after nonmechanical penetrating keratoplasty--a clinical study]A Langenbucher
, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen
Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd 218:148-56. 2001..This algorithm is independent of the currently used topography system and allows a smoothing of the raw data set adapted to scale of resolution and data compression...
[Expulsive hemorrhage in perforating keratoplasty--incidence and risk factors]M J Groh
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 215:152-7. 1999..In all patients suffering from expulsive or preexpulsive choroidal hemorrhage we intended to find out possible risk factors and to report on the final outcome of these eyes...
Intra-individual variability of penetrating keratoplasty outcome after excimer laser versus motorized corneal trephinationNora Szentmary
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Refract Surg 22:804-10. 2006..To assess the intra-individual variability of outcomes after penetrating keratoplasty by comparing mechanical and nonmechanical corneal trephination...
Long-term results of phototherapeutic keratectomy with 193-nm excimer laser for macular corneal dystrophyAndrea Hafner
Department of Ophthalmology, , Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 140:392-6. 2005..Despite possible complications, primary PK still appears to be the definite therapeutic option for patients with macular corneal dystrophy...
Spontaneous bilateral late-onset Descemet membrane detachment after successful cataract surgeryZisis Gatzioufas
Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University, Homburg Saar, Germany
J Cataract Refract Surg 35:778-81. 2009..To our knowledge, this is the first report of spontaneous bilateral DMD in the late postoperative period after cataract extraction...
Penetrating keratoplasty for endothelial decompensation in eyes with buphthalmosEbru Toker
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Cornea 22:198-204. 2003..To evaluate the prognosis and complications of penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) for corneal decompensation in eyes with buphthalmos and to analyze the risk factors for graft failure...
Corneal calcification after amniotic membrane transplantationS B Anderson
Liverpool Royal University Hospital, Liverpool, UK Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Germany
Br J Ophthalmol 87:587-91. 2003..The aim of this study was to describe cases of corneal calcification following AMT and to search for risk factors that might predispose to this unusual finding...
[Angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis in the cornea. Pathogenesis, clinical implications and treatment options]C Cursiefen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Friedrich Alexander Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 100:292-9. 2003..This not only reduces visual acuity, but also renders such a cornea high-risk, if subsequent corneal transplantation is performed...
Nonmechanical Q-switched erbium:YAG laser trephination for penetrating keratoplasty: experimental study on human donor corneasMilenko Stojkovic
Department of Ophthalmology, , Erlangen, Germany
Arch Ophthalmol 121:1415-22. 2003..CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The Q-switched Er:YAG laser may have the potential to become an alternative to the excimer laser for nonmechanical penetrating keratoplasty...
Corneal curvature after penetrating keratoplasty before and after suture removal: a comparison between keratoconus and Fuchs' dystrophyBerthold Seitz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmologica 220:302-6. 2006..To assess the differences concerning corneal curvature and visual acuity after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) comparing keratoconus (KC) and Fuchs' dystrophy (FUCHS)...
Elliptical nonmechanical corneal trephination: intraoperative complications and long-term outcome of 42 consecutive excimer laser penetrating keratoplastiesNora Szentmary
Department of Ophthalmology, Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 26:414-20. 2007..To assess intraoperative complications and long-term outcome of elliptical excimer laser trephination for penetrating keratoplasties (EELPKs) performed at the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen, between 1989 and 2002...
[Calculation of pseudophakic and phakic toric lenses for correction of corneal astigmatism--theory and clinical aspects]A Langenbucher
Medizinische Optik am Institut für Medizinische Physik, Friedrich Alexander Universitat Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 225:541-7. 2008..The purpose of this review article is to present an en bloc mathematical strategy for calculating pseudophakic and phakic toric lenses and for deriving the spectacle refraction after implantation of an arbitrary lens...
[Frequency and risk factors of intraocular pressure increase after penetrating keratoplasty]N X Nguyen
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 217:77-81. 2000..The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence, risk factors and management of glaucoma following penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and to check for possible correlations with the indication for PK...
[Clearing of the host cornea after penetrating keratoplasty for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy]M J Groh
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 215:275-80. 1999..In this study, we have focussed on the clearing of the host cornea after successful penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for pseudophakic bullous keratopathy and the clinical factors that may influence this phenomenon...
[Impact of an Er:YAG laser beam control on cut quality of non-mechanical corneal trepanation for penetrating keratoplasty]Anja Viestenz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen
Ophthalmologe 100:471-5. 2003..Searching for alternative laser sources we assessed the impact of an automatic laser beam control for the Er:YAG solid-state laser on the cut performance and thermal damage zone in non-mechanical corneal trepanation...
[Modeling corneal topography with a subdivision scheme in keratoconus]A Langenbucher
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg
Ophthalmologe 98:54-9. 2001..Based on a network of triangular facets a smooth and complete surface in a standard coordinate system can be derived from topographic raw data...
[Corneal endothelial cell density following strabismus surgery]G C Gusek-Schneider
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 224:190-4. 2007..The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of eye muscle surgery on the oxygen supply of the anterior segment of the eye by determination of the corneal endothelial cell density...
Pseudophakic accommodation with translation lenses--dual optic vs mono opticAchim Langenbucher
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 24:450-7. 2004..To investigate the pseudophakic accommodation effect in dual and mono optic translation accommodative intraocular lenses (AIOL) using linear matrix methods in the paraxial space...
Long-term outcome of excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy for treatment of Salzmann's nodular degenerationSujata Das
Department of Ophthalmology, , Erlangen, Germany
J Cataract Refract Surg 31:1386-91. 2005..8 years. CONCLUSIONS: Results indicate that PTK is an effective and safe procedure for treatment of Salzmann's nodular degeneration. Laser ablation should be combined with prior mechanical removal of nodules and excessive pannus tissue...
Spontaneous long-term changes of corneal power and astigmatism after suture removal after penetrating keratoplasty using a regression modelAchim Langenbucher
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen Nürnberg, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 140:29-34. 2005..To assess the diagnosis-based spontaneous long-term changes in corneal power and refraction with a regression model in the all-sutures-out time period following non-mechanical penetrating keratoplasty (PK)...
Intraocular lens power prediction for triple procedures in Fuchs' dystrophy using multiple regression analysisAnja Viestenz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Acta Ophthalmol Scand 83:312-5. 2005..To develop a correcting term for intraocular power (IOLP) prediction for penetrating keratoplasty combined with simultaneous extracapsular cataract extraction and posterior chamber lens implantation (triple procedure)...
Solid corneal dermoids and subconjunctival lipodermoids: impact of differentiated surgical therapy on the functional long-term outcomePetros Stergiopoulos
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 28:644-51. 2009..The functional long-term outcome after differentiated surgical therapy of solid corneal dermoids and subconjunctival lipodermoids with special regard to determinants for amblyopia will be assessed...
Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy for granular and lattice corneal dystrophy: a comparative studySujata Das
Department of Ophthalmology, , Erlangen, Germany
J Refract Surg 21:727-31. 2005..CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that PTK may be tried in all patients with superficially accentuated opacities in granular and lattice dystrophy before undergoing a more invasive procedure, such as lamellar or penetrating keratoplasty...
Impact of decentration of astigmatic intra-ocular lenses on the residual refraction after cataract surgeryAchim Langenbucher
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 25:568-75. 2005..The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of decentration of astigmatic intra-ocular lenses on the residual refraction after cataract surgery, using a computing scheme with 5 x 5 system matrices...
Calculations of corneal power after corneo-refractive surgery from keratometry and change of spectacle refraction: some considerations on the "clinical history method"Achim Langenbucher
Department of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Henkestrasse 91, D 91052 Erlangen, Germany
Curr Eye Res 32:421-9. 2007..To derive corneal power after kerato-refractive laser surgery (KRS) to be used for a subsequent intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation...
Magnification and accommodation with phakic intraocular lensesAchim Langenbucher
Department of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 27:295-302. 2007..The purpose of this study was to describe a mathematical strategy for calculating PL and relative magnification as a function of object vergence (phakic accommodation)...
Calculating the power of toric phakic intraocular lensesAchim Langenbucher
Department of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 27:373-80. 2007..The purpose of this study is to describe a mathematical strategy for calculating toric phakic IOLs...
Computerized calculation scheme for retinal image size after implantation of toric intraocular lensesAchim Langenbucher
Department of Medical Physics, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Acta Ophthalmol Scand 85:92-8. 2007..To describe a paraxial computing scheme for tracing an axial pencil of rays through the 'optical system eye' containing astigmatic surfaces with their axes at random...
[Ocular manifestation in LCAT deficiency--a clinicopathological correlation]Arne Viestenz
Augenklinik mit Poliklinik, Friedrich Alexander Universität Erlangen Nuremberg, Erlangen
Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 220:499-502. 2003....
Long-term results of phototherapeutic keratectomy for corneal map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy (Cogan-Guerry)Pavel Pogorelov
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Cornea 25:774-7. 2006..The purpose of this study was to assess the morphologic and functional long-term results of minimal invasive subepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for corneal map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy...
Ray tracing through a schematic eye containing second-order (quadric) surfaces using 4 x 4 matrix notationAchim Langenbucher
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 26:180-8. 2006..This calculation strategy may be helpful for evaluating the image distortion of decentred or tilted spherical or aspheric artificial intra-ocular lenses...
Changes in corneal power and refraction due to sequential suture removal following nonmechanical penetrating keratoplasty in eyes with keratoconusAchim Langenbucher
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
Am J Ophthalmol 141:287-293. 2006..To assess the changes in corneal power and refraction due to sequential suture removal after penetrating keratoplasty (PK)...
Surgery-related factors influencing corneal neovascularization after low-risk keratoplastyVinh M Lam
Department of Ophthalmology, , Erlangen, Germany, and Ho Chi Minh Eye Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
Am J Ophthalmol 141:260-266. 2006..The speed of CNV outgrowth was most pronounced in the first weeks after PK making early postoperative controls for CNV growth and initiation of antiangiogenic treatment important...
Modeling of lateral magnification changes due to changes in corneal shape or refractionAchim Langenbucher
Department of Medical Physics, Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen Nurnberg, Henkestrasse 91, D 91052 Erlangen, Germany
Vision Res 47:2411-7. 2007....
Evaluating the eye's rotational stability during standard photography: effect on determining the axial orientation of toric intraocular lensesArne Viestenz
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Erlangen, Germany
J Cataract Refract Surg 31:557-61. 2005..To evaluate the rotational stability of the eye during standard photography and determine its effect on the measurement of toric intraocular lens (IOL) orientation...
Determination of pseudophakic accommodation with translation lenses using Purkinje image analysisAchim Langenbucher
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Erlangen Nurnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D 91054 Erlangen, Germany
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 25:87-96. 2005..To determine pseudophakic accommodation of an accommodating posterior chamber intraocular lens (translation lens) using Purkinje image analysis and linear matrix methods in the paraxial space...
