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Laser welding in penetrating keratoplasty and cataract surgery in pediatric patients: Early results

Luca Buzzonetti, P. Capozzi, Gianni Petrocelli, Paola Valente, Sergio Petroni, Luca Menabuoni, Francesca Rossi, Roberto Pini

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery · 2013 · 31 citations · 17 references

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Abstract

Laser welding of corneal tissue appeared to be safe and effective in children for whom a sutureless surgical procedure is important to reduce the use of anesthesia for suture management, prevent endophthalmitis, and improve the antiamblyopic effect.

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Femtosecond Laser–Assisted Sutureless Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty

Sonia H. Yoo, George D. Kymionis, Aaleya Koreishi et al. · Ophthalmology · 2008 · 119 citations · Full text

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Human fibrin tissue adhesive for sutureless lamellar keratoplasty and scleral patch adhesion

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Long-Term Results of Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Sutureless Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty

Mohamed Abou Shousha, Sonia H. Yoo, George D. Kymionis et al. · Ophthalmology · 2010 · 100 citations

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Endophthalmitis Following Pediatric Intraocular Surgery for Congenital Cataracts and Congenital Glaucoma

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Light-Initiated Bonding of Amniotic Membrane to Cornea

Erol Verter, Thomas E. Gisel, Penggao Yang et al. · Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2011 · 58 citations