Diffuse lamellar keratitis: isolation of endotoxin and demonstration of the inflammatory potential in a rabbit laser in situ keratomileusis model

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Timothy N. Peters · Gimbel Eye Centre

Nader G Iskander · Kresge Eye Institute

Ellen E. Anderson Penno · Gimbel Eye Centre

Donald E. Woods · University of Calgary

Richard A. Moore · University of Calgary

Howard V. Gimbel · University of Calgary

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Endotoxin contamination was detected in water sources that routinely come in contact with LASIK instruments. Endotoxins were capable of inducing interface inflammation in a rabbit model and may therefore be a significant factor in epidemic DLK.

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Ocular Infections and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal surgery and disorders

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Published in: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volume 27, Issue 6, pp. 917-923

DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(00)00779-3

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Diffuse lamellar keratitis: isolation of endotoxin and demonstration of the inflammatory potential in a rabbit laser in situ keratomileusis model

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