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Basic
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CORNEA |
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The
Center for Refractive Surgery and Cornea Research
is dedicated to developing and improving techniques for cornea surgery.
The Institute also houses The Division of Applied Optics.
Here, physicians and scientists with diverse interests are brought together
to study the application of optical principles to clinical problems
and to develop low vision aids for patients with age-related macular
degeneration. The
Cornea and Laser Vision Institute is situated at Glenpointe Centre
East and is run jointly with Hackensack University Medical Center. Dr.
Peter S. Hersh directs
these centers. |
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Analysis
of Corneal Topography Following Excimer Laser Photorefractive Refractive
Keratectomy and Conductive Keratoplasty |
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Peter
S. Hersh, MD |
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Dr. Hersh is analyzing corneal topography following
excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy (LASIK and PRK). Dr. Hersh
is the principal investigator on a number of clinical trials. His investigations
include the relationship and influence of corneal topography patterns
on clinical outcome, analysis of new quantitative descriptors of corneal
topography, and optimization of the postoperative corneal contour. |
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Corneal
Topography After Laser Refractive Surgery |
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Peter
S. Hersh, MD |
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Dr. Hersh is studying the optical topography
effects of LASIK for farsightedness and astigmatism. In addition, the
effect(s) of lamellar corneal flaps on optical topography are being
investigated. Comparative clinical studies looking at safety and efficacy
of LASIK vs PRK are ongoing. |
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Corneal
Biomechanical Effects of LASIK Flap on Optical Outcomes |
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Peter
S. Hersh, MD |
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Dr. Hersh is studying the effects of the lamellar corneal
flap in laser in situ keratomileusis. Early results, recently published
by his group, show meridional optical changes based on flap position.
Such research should aid in resolving the influences on postoperative
outcome after laser refractive surgery. |
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Cornea
Imaging With Optical Coherent Tomography |
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David Chu, MD |
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Dr. Chu is examining
the usefulness of using optical coherent tomography (OCT) in cross-sectional
imaging of the cornea and pathologic cornea, eg, corneal scars and pterygia. |
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Corneal
Immunology After Mechanical and Chemical Injuries OLD |
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David Chu, MD |
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The goal of Dr. Chu’s research
is to determine the expression of various inflammatory fibrotic factors
associated with superficial injury to the cornea, particularly after
refractive surgical procedures. Dr. Chu is trying to establish a model
for diffuse lamellar keratitis, an unusual but devastating complication
of LASIK surgery. |
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