PCR ANALYSIS — NOT JUST FOR COVID TESTING
Figure 1: Peripheral Corneal Ulcer One of the joys of living in the Pacific Northwest is the easy access to fresh water lakes, mountains, hiking and biking trails, and world class rock climbing. However, with the beauty, thrills, and jealousy inducing social media posts, come eye injuries filled with dirt, grime, and microbes. As… Read More
A Review of Corneal Edema in the Ocular Hypertensive Patient
The cornea is an avascular tissue, which relies on the atmosphere for the majority of its oxygen requirements and the aqueous humor for most of its other nutritional needs. The dehydrated state of the cornea is what allows for corneal transparency. When this dehydrated state is compromised, the result is corneal edema. The main factors… Read More
Pain without Stain
The Elusive Neurotrophic Keratitis The cornea is the first line of defense of the eye, and as such is the most densely innervated and sensitive tissue in the body. With a central corneal nerve density of approximately 7,000 nociceptors per square millimeter the cornea is 300 to 600 times more sensitive than skin.1 These nerves play a vital… Read More
Evolution of Corneal Transplants
In 1904 Edward Zirm performed the first successful full thickness corneal transplant in a person. It is reported that the person went on to see well enough to work for a number of months after his surgery. For about 100 years we have performed penetrating keratoplasty and restoring patients’ vision. Everyone would like to… Read More
