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Enhancing Cataract Surgery Outcomes: Optimal Use Of Pre- And Post-Operative Eye Drops, Keith Skolnick M.D., Anu Valiaveedu

Mako: NSU Undergraduate Student Journal

Many preoperative and postoperative cataract patients struggle with comprehending the use of prescription medication as directed. Language barriers and low health literacy levels are major factors contributing to improper use of prescriptions. To increase patients comprehension, the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute employed an educational intervention consisting of a live presentation and an instructional video. Results found that 44% of patients were hesitant to ask questions to clinical staff, 32% felt overwhelmed, and nearly 70% lacked confidence in using their prescribed eye drops. Following the intervention, 91% of patients reported increased confidence in their medications, and most indicated that the video …

Development Of Tissue-Derived Biomaterial ‘Cornea-Ecmix’: Its Utility In The Management Of Corneal Diseases, Somshuvra Bhattacharya

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Transparent cornea, at the front of the eye, mediates vision by refracting incoming light. Due to its anatomical position, cornea is susceptible to a variety of physical and chemical insults. Severe damage caused to cornea due to trauma or disease conditions can impair vision. While the cornea’s inherent repair mechanism restores partial vision loss, transplantation is the only viable treatment option if its transparency is completely lost. A global shortage of transplantable donor tissues necessitates the need for the development of functional corneal prosthetics. As cornea mostly is made up of extracellular matrix (ECM), several studies have explored the utility …

Student Handbook 2018-2019, Nova Southeastern University

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Efficacy And Safety Comparison Between Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid And Mitomycin C In Reducing The Risk Of Corneal Haze After Prk Treatment In Vivo, Govindaraj Anumanthan, Ajay Sharma, Michael R. Waggoner, Chuck W. Hamm, Suneel Gupta, Nathan P. Hesemann, Rajiv R. Mohan

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

PURPOSE:

This study compared the efficacy and safety of suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA) and mitomycin C (MMC) up to 4 months in the prevention of corneal haze induced by photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in rabbits in vivo.

METHODS:

Corneal haze in rabbits was produced with −9.00 diopter PRK. A single application of SAHA (25 μM) or MMC (0.02%) was applied topically immediately after PRK. Effects of the two drugs were analyzed by slit-lamp microscope, specular microscope, TUNEL assay, and immunofluorescence.

RESULTS:

Single topical adjunct use of SAHA (25 μM) or MMC (0.02%) after PRK attenuated more than 95% corneal …

Latanoprost And Timolol In Hydrogel Soft Drug-Dispensing Contact Lenses: A Comparative Analysis, Neha Potdar

Virginias Collegiate Honors Council Conference

Glaucoma patients only can instill glaucoma eye drops. This results in 1-7% absorption of the medication. Surveys show that patients forget to take their medication and have difficulty inserting their eye drops. Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary have developed latanoprost drug-dispensing hydrogel soft contact lenses that dispense the drug to help facilitate the process. However, some glaucoma patients do not respond to latanoprost because they have uveitic glaucoma or do not want to experience latanoprost’s ocular side effects. Patients need an alternative which can be inserted into these contact lenses. Another commonly used glaucoma drug is timolol …

Health Professions Division Catalog 2015-2016, Nova Southeastern University

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Subconjunctivally Implantable Hydrogels With Degradable And Thermoresponsive Properties For Sustained Release Of Insulin To The Retina., Gauri P. Misra, Ravi S.J. Singh, Tomas S. Aleman, Samuel G. Jacobson, Thomas W. Gardner, Tao L. Lowe

College of Pharmacy Faculty Papers

The objective of this work is to develop subconjunctivally implantable, biodegradable hydrogels for sustained release of intact insulin to the retina to prevent and treat retinal neurovascular degeneration such as diabetic retinopathy. The hydrogels are synthesized by UV photopolymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm) monomer and a dextran macromer containing multiple hydrolytically degradable oligolactate-(2-hydroxyetheyl methacrylate) units (Dex-lactateHEMA) in 25:75 (v:v) ethanol:water mixture solvent. Insulin is loaded into the hydrogels during the synthesis process with loading efficiency up to 98%. The hydrogels can release biologically active insulin in vitro for at least one week and the release kinetics can be modulated by varying …

Health Professions Division Catalog 2008-2009, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog 2006-2007, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog 2003-2004, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog Academic Year 2002-2003, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog Academic Year 2001-2002, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog Academic Year 2000-2001, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog Academic Year 1999-2000, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog Academic Year 1998-1999, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog Academic Year 1997-1998, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Academic Year 1996-1997, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog 1995-1996, Nova Southeastern University

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Health Professions Division Catalog 1994-1995, Nova Southeastern University

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Southeastern University Of The Health Sciences Catalog 1993-1995, Southeastern University

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Southeastern University Of The Health Sciences Catalog 1991-1993, Southeastern University

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Effect Of Inhibitors Of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism On Corneal Neovascularization In The Rat, W. L. Haynes, A. D. Proia, G. K. Klintworth

Osteopathic Medicine, Jerry M. Wallace School of

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Southeastern University Of Health Sciences Catalog 1989-1991, Southeastern University

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