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Topical Application of a regenerative agent for the treatment of persistent epi...
Parreira, SóniaPurpose: The aim of this study was to report two cases of persistent epithelial defects (PEDs) after penetrating keratoplasty successfully treated with topical application of a regenerative agent (RGTA; Cacicol20) Methods: This is a case series. Results: Two patients suffering from a PED and unresponsive to conventional therapy were treated with application of Cacicol20. The PED healed in all patients and no si...
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in Schnyder’s Crystalline Dystrophy: A Fa...
Miranda, Ana Filipa; Barros, Sandra; Parreira, Sónia; Campos, Paul; Campos, NunoIntroduction: Schnyder’s crystalline corneal dystrophy (SCCD) is a rare autossomal dominant condition characterized by abnormally increased deposition of cholesterol and phospholipids in the cornea leading to glare and disproportionate loss of photopic vision. Methods: The authors present two cases of SCCD, from the same portuguese family. Results: The first case is a 60-year-old man with progressive, bilateral...
Type I Uveal Effusion Syndrome: a Case Report
Miranda, Ana Filipa; Parreira, Sónia; Barros, Sandra; Beltran, Belmira; Telles, Paula; Campos, NunoIntroduction: Uveal effusion syndrome (UES) is a rare idiopathic serous detachment of the retina, most probably caused by scleral abnormality. Treatment may be challenging due to the frequent relapsing course and unresponsiveness of the disease. The authors report a case of a type I bilateral UES, successfully resolved with surgery. Methods: The authors report a case of a 61-year-old man with a history of high ...