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QuintriX · QuintriX

PRK after UVA induced collagen crosslinking yields gratifying results Dr. Kanellopoulos, Vegas 01.04.2007 “Patients with keratoconus, post-LASIK ectasia could be effectively rehabilitated, surgeon says” • Modern Medicine www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDet...

QuintriX · QuintriX

Treatments Improving For Astigmatism Following Penetrating Keratoplasty A Big Thank you to LFL for this next Article (Including the others!)

QuintriX · QuintriX

An Optician, with a growing interest in our struggle has asked for this Info. he has supplied to be posted here, so that to better inform Keratoconus patients about the issues effected us (all of us), where education and awareness can help to reduce these issues. Others topics will be posted here over...

QuintriX · QuintriX

Hi Everyone, This is important so i have made this topic sticky to stay on at the top of this section. Here in London, England they are doing a partical graft or better known as a Dalk which is Freeze Dried, read about the benfits of this compared to a your usual Deep Penerating corneal transplan...

Fambeephyal · Fambeephyal

Hi friends, My optometrist told me last year that I had cataracts in both eyes and that there was nothing more than he could do to correct my vision. I was too nervous and tensed to undergo the surgery. Now I realized that my vision had deteriorated over the year. So, now I have decided to go ahead with surg...

Fambeephyal · Fambeephyal

Hey guys, I'm farsighted and I was diagnosed with presbyopia during my last eye exam. I started hating wearing glasses and contacts. I know that I cannot see the objects clearly without wearing glasses, even though I need to get rid of these. The option available to get rid of glasses and contacts is to...

Fambeephyal · Fambeephyal

Hello friends, I used to have monthly eye checkups. During my last check-up, my optometrist recommended me to do laser vision correction in Toronto to avoid using glasses permanently. The doctor didn't hide the risks involved in surgery. So, I was so confused whether I should go ahead with it or not....

DrMotwaniSanDiego · DrMotwaniSanDiego

Hello all. My name is Dr. Motwani and my practice is in San Diego. I am posting here as I perform topographic guided ablation combined with corneal cross linking to decrease keratoconus caused corneal irregularity and then strengthen the cornea. I believe I am one of the only people in the United Stat...

Martin2017 · Martin2017

lentilles intraoculaires are medical devices implanted surgically inside the eye in place of the natural ocular lens. These intraocular implants are used during cataract surgery or vision correction in case of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or intractable disorders by refr...

yasirraza · yasirraza

Hi everyone,i was diagonised with KC 8 months ago,my right eye was affected badly and left eye was partially affected so i had to go for a CXL treatment in my left eye and one and a half months ago i had a corneal transplant in my right eye and my vision is getting better quite good but i have heard that life of...

Tankhill01 · Tankhill01

How was it? How long did you stay out of work? When can you start driving at Night? Was it worth it? How much pain were you in?

SandyLove · SandyLove

Hey everyone! I'm new here and have been diagnosed with Keratoconus for only a few years now. I'm so happy this forum exists! I have a quick question about Holcomb C3-R. I'm reading everywhere that since this technique leaves the Epi ON, that the procedure isn't long lasting. Has anyone had this pr...

keratoconusexpert · keratoconusexpert

Keratoconus Treatment Education I have learned a lot from your forum about keratoconus problems. I have developed an interactive app to help patients educate themselves about kerataconus treatment and how to approach it. Please feel free to give genuine feedback. http://thekeratoconus.com...

murse26 · murse26

Hello all, I am about to schedule my surgery date for Intacs and CXL to be done on same day... i am currently working as a home health nurse and hoping to take least amount of time off possible.. I live on my own and pay all own bills etc. I have been diagnosed for 2 years and my right eye is progressing and woul...

sergio1 · sergio1

What type of microsurgery or laser is the best recommended for treatment of long term postkeratoplasty development of irregular astigmatism ,what are the experiences and to what extent it would be successful?

Kreading · Hrvoje

Hello, This is my first post and i'm new in forum. I have KC only on right eye, but since my birth i don't see on left eye. Searching on internet for methods and procedures i run into BADER PROCEDURE. Does anyone knows what is it and does anyone have experience with that. Here is link: http://clinic-one.c...

Katie · Katie

Has anyone here had Intacs? What about Intacs in conjunction with X-linking? If you have, I'd love to hear your experience. Thanks so much! -Katie

blindswordsman · blindswordsman

I'm getting the crosslinking done and I have a couple questions. 1. My Dr. wants to do one eye at a time incase of infection. What are the chances of an eye becoming infected from this procedure? 2. How bad would an eye infection be from the crosslinking procedure? 3. If I got the procedure done in one eye a...

Melissa · Melissa

Hi everyone, I am new here and have had Keratoconus for roughly 15 years. Both of my eyes became contact lens intolerant in late July. It was time for me to take a big step, as the idea of corneal transplant had been thrown around for about 10 years, but never sat right with me. I had Intacs, CK, and C3-R do...

alihekmat · alihekmat

Development of irregular astigmatism and recurrence of keratoconous may occur long after corneal transplant. Does anyone has an idea about CXL and PRK for removal of irregular astigmatism on corneal grafts. Thanks Ali

alihekmat · alihekmat

Hi irregular astigmatism may develope in corneal grafts long after PK. I have heard that planting intrastromal corneal rings(Intacs) in such cases is now a method to remodel and regularize grafted corneas. Does anyone has also heard about that or has an experience? My best regards Ali

alihekmat · alihekmat

Hello who has any idea of any type of surgery to remove irregular astigamtism which is developed long after a corneal graft ?. Thanks.

Hari · Hari

When I hear of KC sufferers that have gone onto have Corneal graft for the most part I assume that their respective doctors have exhausted all other options. From what I have seen on the internet and read on the KC forums the assumption is that PK is offered only as a last ditch treatment. But in this ext...

archie · archie

it has been one year since my mini arc in rome,,,,it was a great success and i have 10/10 vision with glasses which is unbeleivable,,,,, i have constantly been controlling my eye every month since the op ,,,,every month we seen a slight improvement untill 2 months ago ,,, the last 2 months has seen the ey...

drgoren · drgoren

Here is an example of an ongoing case. Further results will be added as they become available: http://www.arcibasevklinika.com/keratokonus.htm Please note that the color-coded topographic maps use different diopter scales for the 1 and 3 month follow-ups. Case Example: Advanced Stage IV Ker...

bbrunsell · bbrunsell

Hello all, I am trying to do as much research as I can on all the possible surgical procedures for KC. If anybody in this forum has had this procedure with Dr. K or has information on this procedure please post. Any posts on results positive or negative would be greatly appreciated. I need to get my v...

Zenke · Zenke

When browsing around i found this "new" technique that seems to be undergoing clinical trials. The process says it can remodel the corneal by heat, ie no cutting or removal of tissue. http://www.avedro.com/vederakxs.html [url]http://www.avedro.com/kerakxl.html[/...

bbrunsell · bbrunsell

Just wondering if anybody has had this procedure done or has any information on it. please post if so. thank you, BBrunsell

drgoren · drgoren

Hi everyone. I am writing my thesis on alternative treatments of keratoconus. There is a clinic in Budapest that has successfully treated keratoconus using diamond ophthalmic surgery. I am trying to find out the similar procedures available in other countries and whether or not they have shown po...

said · said

hi every body my name is said i found out i have kc about 2 years ago im wearing gas permable contact lences im tired of wearing them i know theres the mini ark wich is still fda approved in the us.im not sure if its way to go or not now i also heard of the bader procedure like every one else unable to get all the in...

said · said

hi guys i stumbled across this doctor who says he treats kc 100% and has succeeded with all patients 100% this is his web site http://www.jormall.com/dr.samir/index.htm can some one investigate i dont know where to start

simsim5504 · simsim5504

My name is Joseph Wilson and I am joining this group on behalf of my father-in-law, Dr. Samir Quawasmi. I happened upon this Board almost 4 weeks ago but was unable to get the site to load correctly. I do not know what the problem has been but apparently it has been remedied and I joined earlier this evenin...

QuintriX · QuintriX

"Biotech firm sees cornea surgery success Cellular Bioengineering’s clinical trials helped 10 regain sight in Europe Five years after setting out to manufacture the delicate tissue that enables the human eye to see clearly, Cellular Bioengineering Inc. has completed 10 successful corne...

alex

Hello It's anybode here that had a Dalk surgery? . I want to know if this it's a good alternative for PK , How do you feel after surgery? Your vision it's improving a lot? Thanks

Adil · Adil

Hi. This is Adil from Islamabad, Pakistan. I'm suffering from bilateral keratoconus and have been recommended for penetrating keratoplasty. Treatment options for keratoconus in local hospitals is only limited to keratoplasty. Unfortunately, cornea tissue donations are not being received l...

BionicEyes · BionicEyes

A question, maybe someone can help me understand this. When one develops scar tissue in the cornea as the disease progresses, is that scar tissue predomently in the bowman's layer? Consquently is that why PRK/PTK is performed because it removes the bowman's layer Thanks

QuintriX · QuintriX

Here are commenly used steroids, which is needed after a Transplant: Prednazone/Pred Forte Please note the following in the link below about this steroid: "Various ocular diseases and long-term use of topical corticosteroids have been known to cause corneal and scleral thinning. Use of t...

Hari · Hari

Hi everyone, Check out this link to the recent Sicsso (Italian Society of Stem Cells and Ocular Surface) conference in Italy. The topics covered are of special importance to those in the keratoconus community... The main title of the conference echos much of what has been debated within our communi...

tommydean · tommydean

I think this looks very promising for those that may need to have a graft. I think that prof busin is deffinatly moving things forward in a good way in a transplant sense. Microkeratome-assisted superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) is a type of lamellar keratoplasty designed to elimi...

Geraldine · Geraldine

Ok I am sorry for troubling you all I had check up with my eye specialist yesterday. One of the drs looked at my eye. When asked had my vision improved, stayed the same, or got worse in last nine months[last check up] and I said probably slightly worse The dr then went off to talk to consultant [I thought the...

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	STICKY: PRK With X Linking ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) PRK after UVA induced collagen crosslinking yields gratifying results Dr. Kanellopoulos, Vegas 01.04.2007 “Patients with keratoconus, post-LASIK ectasia could be effectively rehabilitated, surgeon says” • Modern Medicine www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/article/articleDet...	QuintriX	18	1589	Wed Nov 21 4:00 PM, 2007 by Geraldine
	STICKY: Treatments Improving For Astigmatism Following Penetrating Keratoplasty (Preview) Treatments Improving For Astigmatism Following Penetrating Keratoplasty A Big Thank you to LFL for this next Article (Including the others!)	QuintriX	0	392	Thu Aug 23 6:59 AM, 2007 by QuintriX
	STICKY: Patient Education: Graft Rejection (Preview) An Optician, with a growing interest in our struggle has asked for this Info. he has supplied to be posted here, so that to better inform Keratoconus patients about the issues effected us (all of us), where education and awareness can help to reduce these issues. Others topics will be posted here over...	QuintriX	4	296	Tue Jul 3 4:21 PM, 2007 by QuintriX

	STICKY: Dalk-Freeze Dried a Better Alternative (Preview) Hi Everyone, This is important so i have made this topic sticky to stay on at the top of this section. Here in London, England they are doing a partical graft or better known as a Dalk which is Freeze Dried, read about the benfits of this compared to a your usual Deep Penerating corneal transplan...	QuintriX	2	367	Thu Jul 13 12:29 AM, 2006 by QuintriX
	Is it cost-effective to do verion cataract surgery? (Preview) Hi friends, My optometrist told me last year that I had cataracts in both eyes and that there was nothing more than he could do to correct my vision. I was too nervous and tensed to undergo the surgery. Now I realized that my vision had deteriorated over the year. So, now I have decided to go ahead with surg...	Fambeephyal	1	29	Fri Apr 3 12:16 PM, 2020 by Randy
	Can anyone here share your experience of Laser eye surgery? (Preview) Hey guys, I'm farsighted and I was diagnosed with presbyopia during my last eye exam. I started hating wearing glasses and contacts. I know that I cannot see the objects clearly without wearing glasses, even though I need to get rid of these. The option available to get rid of glasses and contacts is to...	Fambeephyal	2	119	Mon Mar 9 4:25 AM, 2020 by Fambeephyal

	Is there anyone who had successfully completed LASIK eye surgery? (Preview) Hello friends, I used to have monthly eye checkups. During my last check-up, my optometrist recommended me to do laser vision correction in Toronto to avoid using glasses permanently. The doctor didn't hide the risks involved in surgery. So, I was so confused whether I should go ahead with it or not....	Fambeephyal	0	35	Mon Sep 30 9:38 AM, 2019 by Fambeephyal
	Topographic Guided Ablation and Corneal Cross Linking together being performed in San Diego (Preview) Hello all. My name is Dr. Motwani and my practice is in San Diego. I am posting here as I perform topographic guided ablation combined with corneal cross linking to decrease keratoconus caused corneal irregularity and then strengthen the cornea. I believe I am one of the only people in the United Stat...	DrMotwaniSanDiego	0	40	Wed Mar 20 12:17 AM, 2019 by DrMotwaniSanDiego
	REFRACTIVE SURGERY ,EYE IMPLANT (Preview) lentilles intraoculaires are medical devices implanted surgically inside the eye in place of the natural ocular lens. These intraocular implants are used during cataract surgery or vision correction in case of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism or intractable disorders by refr...	Martin2017	1	47	Fri Feb 16 1:56 PM, 2018 by JimKC

	Life of corneal graft (Preview) Hi everyone,i was diagonised with KC 8 months ago,my right eye was affected badly and left eye was partially affected so i had to go for a CXL treatment in my left eye and one and a half months ago i had a corneal transplant in my right eye and my vision is getting better quite good but i have heard that life of...	yasirraza	2	274	Fri Dec 8 3:42 AM, 2017 by CAD
	Crosslinkin with epi on (Preview) How was it? How long did you stay out of work? When can you start driving at Night? Was it worth it? How much pain were you in?	Tankhill01	0	30	Fri Aug 12 10:13 PM, 2016 by Tankhill01
	Cross-Linking EPI ON - Holcomb C3-R - long lasting??? Experience? (Preview) Hey everyone! I'm new here and have been diagnosed with Keratoconus for only a few years now. I'm so happy this forum exists! I have a quick question about Holcomb C3-R. I'm reading everywhere that since this technique leaves the Epi ON, that the procedure isn't long lasting. Has anyone had this pr...	SandyLove	5	67	Tue Sep 29 1:50 AM, 2015 by SandyLove

	Keratoconus Treatment Education Keratoconus treament (Preview) Keratoconus Treatment Education I have learned a lot from your forum about keratoconus problems. I have developed an interactive app to help patients educate themselves about kerataconus treatment and how to approach it. Please feel free to give genuine feedback. http://thekeratoconus.com...	keratoconusexpert	2	65	Thu Jun 18 12:12 AM, 2015 by Remo
	CXL and INTACS same day..has anyone done?? (Preview) Hello all, I am about to schedule my surgery date for Intacs and CXL to be done on same day... i am currently working as a home health nurse and hoping to take least amount of time off possible.. I live on my own and pay all own bills etc. I have been diagnosed for 2 years and my right eye is progressing and woul...	murse26	3	51	Wed Apr 15 1:45 AM, 2015 by Remo
	postkeratoplasty-astigmatism (Preview) What type of microsurgery or laser is the best recommended for treatment of long term postkeratoplasty development of irregular astigmatism ,what are the experiences and to what extent it would be successful?	sergio1	2	72	Wed Aug 6 6:07 PM, 2014 by alihekmat

	BADER PROCEDURE (Preview) Hello, This is my first post and i'm new in forum. I have KC only on right eye, but since my birth i don't see on left eye. Searching on internet for methods and procedures i run into BADER PROCEDURE. Does anyone knows what is it and does anyone have experience with that. Here is link: http://clinic-one.c...	Hrvoje	1	479	Thu May 3 11:09 AM, 2012 by Kreading
	Intacs ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Has anyone here had Intacs? What about Intacs in conjunction with X-linking? If you have, I'd love to hear your experience. Thanks so much! -Katie	Katie	22	1484	Thu Aug 4 3:42 PM, 2011 by KCGotMe
	Question about Cross Linking procedure (Preview) I'm getting the crosslinking done and I have a couple questions. 1. My Dr. wants to do one eye at a time incase of infection. What are the chances of an eye becoming infected from this procedure? 2. How bad would an eye infection be from the crosslinking procedure? 3. If I got the procedure done in one eye a...	blindswordsman	6	265	Thu Jun 9 8:28 PM, 2011 by Zenke

	Had Intacs, CK, and C3-R - Seeking reimbursement (Preview) Hi everyone, I am new here and have had Keratoconus for roughly 15 years. Both of my eyes became contact lens intolerant in late July. It was time for me to take a big step, as the idea of corneal transplant had been thrown around for about 10 years, but never sat right with me. I had Intacs, CK, and C3-R do...	Melissa	6	613	Thu Mar 10 10:46 PM, 2011 by Melissa
	Crosslinking and PRK on corneal grafts (Preview) Development of irregular astigmatism and recurrence of keratoconous may occur long after corneal transplant. Does anyone has an idea about CXL and PRK for removal of irregular astigmatism on corneal grafts. Thanks Ali	alihekmat	1	305	Tue Jul 27 1:05 AM, 2010 by Wayne
	Use of Intacs after keratoplasty (Preview) Hi irregular astigmatism may develope in corneal grafts long after PK. I have heard that planting intrastromal corneal rings(Intacs) in such cases is now a method to remodel and regularize grafted corneas. Does anyone has also heard about that or has an experience? My best regards Ali	alihekmat	2	286	Tue Jul 6 8:35 AM, 2010 by alihekmat

	Development of irregular astigamatism long after corneal graft and how to correct it (Preview) Hello who has any idea of any type of surgery to remove irregular astigamtism which is developed long after a corneal graft ?. Thanks.	alihekmat	3	275	Tue May 11 6:11 PM, 2010 by Wayne
	The essential Corneal graft? (Preview) When I hear of KC sufferers that have gone onto have Corneal graft for the most part I assume that their respective doctors have exhausted all other options. From what I have seen on the internet and read on the KC forums the assumption is that PK is offered only as a last ditch treatment. But in this ext...	Hari	2	264	Mon May 10 8:51 AM, 2010 by alihekmat
	one year after mini arc (Preview) it has been one year since my mini arc in rome,,,,it was a great success and i have 10/10 vision with glasses which is unbeleivable,,,,, i have constantly been controlling my eye every month since the op ,,,,every month we seen a slight improvement untill 2 months ago ,,, the last 2 months has seen the ey...	archie	2	257	Thu Mar 25 10:11 AM, 2010 by archie

	Artsybashev Keratotomy Technique - Case Example (Preview) Here is an example of an ongoing case. Further results will be added as they become available: http://www.arcibasevklinika.com/keratokonus.htm Please note that the color-coded topographic maps use different diopter scales for the 1 and 3 month follow-ups. Case Example: Advanced Stage IV Ker...	drgoren	2	444	Fri Mar 12 10:04 AM, 2010 by drgoren
	Topo PRK and X Linking with Dr. K (Preview) Hello all, I am trying to do as much research as I can on all the possible surgical procedures for KC. If anybody in this forum has had this procedure with Dr. K or has information on this procedure please post. Any posts on results positive or negative would be greatly appreciated. I need to get my v...	bbrunsell	3	425	Tue Dec 29 11:26 PM, 2009 by Lars
	KXL, reshaping cone "thermally" under clinical trials (Preview) When browsing around i found this "new" technique that seems to be undergoing clinical trials. The process says it can remodel the corneal by heat, ie no cutting or removal of tissue. http://www.avedro.com/vederakxs.html [url]http://www.avedro.com/kerakxl.html[/...	Zenke	0	293	Tue Dec 29 10:18 AM, 2009 by Zenke

	Corneoplastique with Dr. Gulani (Preview) Just wondering if anybody has had this procedure done or has any information on it. please post if so. thank you, BBrunsell	bbrunsell	1	231	Thu Dec 17 2:26 PM, 2009 by Kane
	Diamond Ophthalmic Surgery (Preview) Hi everyone. I am writing my thesis on alternative treatments of keratoconus. There is a clinic in Budapest that has successfully treated keratoconus using diamond ophthalmic surgery. I am trying to find out the similar procedures available in other countries and whether or not they have shown po...	drgoren	4	441	Mon Nov 23 5:07 PM, 2009 by drgoren
	a cure for kc once and for all (Preview) hi every body my name is said i found out i have kc about 2 years ago im wearing gas permable contact lences im tired of wearing them i know theres the mini ark wich is still fda approved in the us.im not sure if its way to go or not now i also heard of the bader procedure like every one else unable to get all the in...	said	0	425	Tue Jan 27 7:08 AM, 2009 by said

	treatment of Keratoconus without Graft or F.B insertion (Preview) hi guys i stumbled across this doctor who says he treats kc 100% and has succeeded with all patients 100% this is his web site http://www.jormall.com/dr.samir/index.htm can some one investigate i dont know where to start	said	3	256	Tue Jan 27 6:52 AM, 2009 by said
	The Bader Procedure for the treatment of keratoconus (Preview) My name is Joseph Wilson and I am joining this group on behalf of my father-in-law, Dr. Samir Quawasmi. I happened upon this Board almost 4 weeks ago but was unable to get the site to load correctly. I do not know what the problem has been but apparently it has been remedied and I joined earlier this evenin...	simsim5504	1	285	Tue Jan 27 3:29 AM, 2009 by said
	Artificial Cornea (Preview) "Biotech firm sees cornea surgery success Cellular Bioengineering’s clinical trials helped 10 regain sight in Europe Five years after setting out to manufacture the delicate tissue that enables the human eye to see clearly, Cellular Bioengineering Inc. has completed 10 successful corne...	QuintriX	1	244	Mon Jan 26 11:42 AM, 2009 by Remo

	It'e anybody here that had a DALK surgery? (Preview) Hello It's anybode here that had a Dalk surgery? . I want to know if this it's a good alternative for PK , How do you feel after surgery? Your vision it's improving a lot? Thanks	alex	1	243	Wed Jun 25 1:16 PM, 2008 by Anonymous
	Where to get a cornea from? (Preview) Hi. This is Adil from Islamabad, Pakistan. I'm suffering from bilateral keratoconus and have been recommended for penetrating keratoplasty. Treatment options for keratoconus in local hospitals is only limited to keratoplasty. Unfortunately, cornea tissue donations are not being received l...	Adil	5	276	Fri Mar 21 11:29 PM, 2008 by Zeus
	PRK/PTK for scars (Preview) A question, maybe someone can help me understand this. When one develops scar tissue in the cornea as the disease progresses, is that scar tissue predomently in the bowman's layer? Consquently is that why PRK/PTK is performed because it removes the bowman's layer Thanks	BionicEyes	1	273	Thu Feb 14 3:34 PM, 2008 by magaretoonline

	Transplant Steroid's Side Effects (Preview) Here are commenly used steroids, which is needed after a Transplant: Prednazone/Pred Forte Please note the following in the link below about this steroid: "Various ocular diseases and long-term use of topical corticosteroids have been known to cause corneal and scleral thinning. Use of t...	QuintriX	6	346	Sun Nov 11 11:55 AM, 2007 by Geraldine
	Keratoconus at conference 2007 (Preview) Hi everyone, Check out this link to the recent Sicsso (Italian Society of Stem Cells and Ocular Surface) conference in Italy. The topics covered are of special importance to those in the keratoconus community... The main title of the conference echos much of what has been debated within our communi...	Hari	0	259	Tue Jul 17 10:48 PM, 2007 by Hari
	SALK - Microkeratome-Assisted Superficial Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty. (Preview) I think this looks very promising for those that may need to have a graft. I think that prof busin is deffinatly moving things forward in a good way in a transplant sense. Microkeratome-assisted superficial anterior lamellar keratoplasty (SALK) is a type of lamellar keratoplasty designed to elimi...	tommydean	2	298	Fri Jul 6 3:18 PM, 2007 by tommydean

	update-and abit worried (Preview) Ok I am sorry for troubling you all I had check up with my eye specialist yesterday. One of the drs looked at my eye. When asked had my vision improved, stayed the same, or got worse in last nine months[last check up] and I said probably slightly worse The dr then went off to talk to consultant [I thought the...	Geraldine	2	411	Thu Mar 22 7:24 PM, 2007 by Geraldine
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