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Eduardo C. Alfonso
Researcher at University of Miami
Publications - 170
Citations - 8093
Eduardo C. Alfonso is an academic researcher from University of Miami. The author has contributed to research in topics: Keratitis & Eye infection. The author has an hindex of 42, co-authored 169 publications receiving 7434 citations. Previous affiliations of Eduardo C. Alfonso include Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
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Multistate outbreak of Fusarium keratitis associated with use of a contact lens solution
Douglas C. Chang,Gavin B. Grant,Kerry O'Donnell,Kathleen Wannemuehler,Judith Noble-Wang,Carol Y. Rao,Lara M. Jacobson,Claudia S. Crowell,Rodlescia S. Sneed,Felicia M.T. Lewis,Joshua K. Schaffzin,Joshua K. Schaffzin,Marion A. Kainer,Carol A. Genese,Eduardo C. Alfonso,Daniel B. Jones,Arjun Srinivasan,Scott K. Fridkin,Benjamin J. Park +18 more
TL;DR: The findings from this investigation indicate that this outbreak of Fusarium keratitis was associated with use of ReNu with MoistureLoc contact lens solution.
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Shifting trends in bacterial keratitis in South Florida and emerging resistance to fluoroquinolones
TL;DR: The increased recovery of S. aureus keratitis isolates and decreased laboratory effectiveness against fluoroquinolones to these pathogens present an important therapeutic challenge.
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The Changing Spectrum of Fungal Keratitis in South Florida
TL;DR: Trauma, including contact lens wear, is the most commonly associated risk factor, and the mainstay of therapy is topical natamycin with the increasing use of imidazoles.
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Complications of Descemet's stripping with automated endothelial keratoplasty: survey of 118 eyes at One Institute.
Leejee H. Suh,Sonia H. Yoo,Avnish A. Deobhakta,Kendall E. Donaldson,Eduardo C. Alfonso,William W. Culbertson,Terrence P. O'Brien +6 more
TL;DR: Descemet's stripping with automated endothelial keratoplasty has become a popular and effective treatment for corneal endothelial dysfunction, but complications resulting from DSAEK do occur.
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In vitro investigation of voriconazole susceptibility for keratitis and endophthalmitis fungal pathogens
TL;DR: Voriconazole may have a role in the therapeutic management of Candida and Aspergillus ocular infections and clinical efficacy must determine the role for other fungal pathogens.