A5081658152- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Gut microbiota and health
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Corneal surgery and disorders
University of Miami
2022-2025
University of Miami Health System
2024
Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center
2024
United States Department of Veterans Affairs
2023
Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute
2023
Veterans Health Administration
2023
Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine subjective responses cyclosporine A (CsA) 0.05% versus lifitegrast 5% in individuals with dry eye disease. Methods: This a retrospective review clinically diagnosed disease treated both CsA and over course their Information collected included demographics, comorbidities, signs. Treatment preferences were noted as mild or strong for particular medication, no preference, unable tolerate either medication. primary outcome measure patient-reported...
Purpose: Gut microbiome alterations have been associated with various autoimmune diseases. There are limited data, however, on relationships between gut dysbiosis and immune-related dry eye (DE). Our aim was to compare the composition of individuals early late markers Sjögren syndrome (SS) controls without DE. Methods: We compared 20 positive [antisalivary protein 1 (SP1), antiparotid secretory (PSP), anticarbonic anhydrase 6 (CA6) IgG, IgA, IgM, n = 19)], or (anti-Ro/SS-A anti-La/SS-B, 1)...
Background/aims To examine demographic and clinical factors associated with ocular pain 1 day after refractive surgery. Methods Prospective study of individuals undergoing Participants rated their on a 0–10 numerical rating scale (NRS) presurgery Presurgery, participants completed questionnaires demographics, comorbidities, medications dry eye symptoms; an anaesthetised Schirmer test was performed. Acute surgery defined as NRS score worst since ≥3 this group compared scores<3. Results 251...