scholarly journals Photorefraktive Keratektomie bei Keratokonus

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Deepali Sandeep Tambe ◽  
Anders Ivarsen ◽  
Jesper Hjortdal
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Postoperative Komplikationen ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Photorefraktive Keratektomie ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Zielsetzung: Beurteilung der Wirksamkeit und Sicherheit der topografiegeführten photorefraktiven Keratektomie (PRK) bei Keratokonus und Einschätzung des Risikos einer nachfolgenden Progression. Methoden: Hierbei handelt es sich um eine retrospektive Nachbeobachtungsstudie. Zwischen 1998 und 2013 wurden 28 Augen von 23 Patienten (Alter 17-60 Jahre) mit Keratokonus im Stadium 1-3 mit einer topografiegeführten PRK behandelt. Vor dem Eingriff, 3 Monate danach und bei einer Langzeit-Nachuntersuchung im Median 7 Jahre nach dem Eingriff wurden jeweils eine Messung des korrigierten Fernvisus (corrected distance visual acuity; CDVA), Keratometrie, Pachymetrie und Hornhaut-Topografie durchgeführt. Postoperative Komplikationen einschließlich späterer Keratoplastik wurden dokumentiert. Ergebnisse: Bis zur Langzeit-Nachuntersuchung im Median 7 Jahre (Bereich 3-10 Jahre) nach der PRK war bei 5 der 28 Augen (18%) eine Hornhaut-Transplantation vorgenommen worden. Vier Augen standen für die Nachuntersuchung nicht zur Verfügung. Bei den verbleibenden 19 Augen war der CDVA in 16 Augen (84,3%) verbessert, in 2 Augen (10,5%) verschlechtert und in 1 Auge (5,2%) unverändert. Damit hatte sich der durchschnittliche CDVA von 0,49 logMAR vor der PRK auf 0,27 logMAR nach 3 Monaten und 0,24 logMAR bei der Langzeit-Nachuntersuchung verbessert. Das mittlere sphärische Äquivalent ging von -6,2 auf -3,7 dpt nach 3 Monaten und -2,1 dpt bei der Langzeit-Nachuntersuchung zurück. Ebenso verringerte sich der mittlere Zylinderwert von -4,2 auf -3,0 dpt nach 3 Monaten und bei der Langzeit-Nachuntersuchung. Schlussfolgerung: Die topografiegeführte PRK stellt bei Keratokonus potenziell eine wirksame Option zur Reduktion von Myopie und Astigmatismus sowie eine vorläufige oder dauerhafte Alternative zur Keratoplastik bei Patienten mit Keratokonus und Kontaktlinsen-Unverträglichkeit dar. In der hier vorgestellten Studie wurde ein geringes Risiko für eine Progression des Keratokonus nach einer PRK festgestellt.

Outcomes of a 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation for keratoconus: Results of a 6-month follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Andrade do Nascimento Rocha ◽  
Paulo Ferrara de Almeida Cunha ◽  
Leonardo Torquetti Costa ◽  
Luciene Barbosa de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Intrastromal Corneal Ring ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Ring Segment ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Corneal Tomography

Importance: This study shows that a newer long-arc length intrastromal corneal ring segment is efficient and safe for keratoconus treatment. Background: To evaluate visual, tomographic results and complications of a 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation with the femtosecond laser for keratoconus treatment. Design: A prospective, nonrandomized, and interventional study. Participants: A total of 34 eyes of 31 patients diagnosed with keratoconus were enrolled. Methods: Patients were divided into two groups based on the strategy used for 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment thickness selection. In one group, this selection was based on spherical equivalent (SE group) and in the other on the mean asphericity (Q group). The uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities, spherical equivalent, K1, K2, Km, Kmax, and mean asphericity ( Q) on corneal tomography were evaluated preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. For astigmatism improvement, we analyzed the corneal tomographic vectorial astigmatism change preoperatively and at 6 months postoperatively. The mean follow-up period was 6.63 ± 0.96 months. Results: The mean uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity improved with a significant spherical equivalent improvement ( p < 0.05), with no differences between the 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment groups. All corneal tomographic parameters improved significantly ( p < 0.05) between the preoperative and postoperative intervals, with a significant better performance when we used spherical equivalent for the 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment thickness selection. Finally, the mean vectorial corneal tomographic astigmatism significantly improved after 6 months, again with no differences between groups. Conclusion: This study suggests that implanting a 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment is a safe and effective procedure for treating patients with keratoconus. It also suggests that for thickness selection spherical equivalent is the better strategy.

scholarly journals Long-term Stability of Ectasia in a Young Patient with Asymmetric Keratoconus

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-68
Author(s):  
Rosane de Oliveira Corrêa ◽  
Ana Laura Caiado Canedo ◽  
Rozalia Beildeck ◽  
Marcella Quaresma Salomão ◽  
Penelope Burle de Politis
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Young Patient ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Manifest Refraction ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Ring Segment ◽  
Intracorneal Ring Segment ◽  
The Right

ABSTRACT Purpose To report the clinical course of a typical young patient presenting with asymmetric keratoconus (KC), that demonstrates that stabilization of the ectatic process is possible without cross-linking (CXL) procedure. Methods Case report and review of the literature. Results A 17-year-old male patient was referred due to the diagnosis of keratoconus. Patient complained of loss of vision in the left eye (OS). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was 20/25+ in the right eye (OD) and 20/80 in the left eye; wavefront-assisted manifest refraction gave best corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/20 in OD and 20/40 in OS. The diagnosis of keratoconus was confirmed with Placido disk-based topography (Oculus Keratograph 4), and Pentacam HR corneal tomography (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany). Femtosecond laser-assisted intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation was performed in the left eye and treatment for allergy was prescribed for both eyes, along with patient education and advice not to rub the eyes. After 3 months, significant improvement was observed on UDVA (20/30) and CDVA (20/20) in the left eye. Topometric and tomographic stability of ectasia was observed in the right eye in a 4-year follow-up. Conclusion Intracorneal ring segment caused significant regularization of the corneal shape and improvement on visual acuity. Ectasia stability was achieved with no need for CXL, despite the patient's young age. This case raises the point that the indication of CXL for every keratoconic patient should be reconsidered. How to cite this article de Oliveira Corrêa R, Canedo ALC, Beildeck R, Salomão MQ, de Politis PB, Ambrósio R Jr. Longterm Stability of Ectasia in a Young Patient with Asymmetric Keratoconus. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2015;4(2):66-68.

scholarly journals Corneal Cross-linking in Combination with Intracorneal Ring Segments

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-96
Author(s):  
Aylin Kiliç
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Corneal Crosslinking ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Ring Segment

ABSTRACT The goal of ring segment surgery is to reduce the degree of myopia and astigmatism, improving uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity. The crosslinking is a procedure used for stabilizing the cornea in patients with progressive keratoconus. Corneal crosslinking surgery and combination of an intracorneal ring segments seems to be as effective for corneal stability and refractive improvement in keratoconic eyes. How to cite this article Kiliç A. Corneal Cross-linking in Combination with Intracorneal Ring Segments. Int J Kerat Ect Cor Dis 2017;6(2):92-96.

Implantable collamer lens for the correction of post-keratoplasty myopia and astigmatism

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Author(s):  
Nasser A Alsabaani ◽  
◽  
Salem Almalki ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Contact Lenses ◽  
Posterior Chamber ◽  
Implantable Collamer Lens ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Refractive Outcomes ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Single Center Study ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corneal Refractive Surgery

AIM: To evaluate the safety, refractive outcomes and vision after phakic posterior chamber implantable collamer lens (ICL) after keratoplasty (KP). METHODS: This retrospective single center study evaluated 32 (35 eyes) patients who received an ICL for myopia and/or astigmatism after keratoplasty. Patients underwent ICL surgery if they were unable to wear glasses or contact lenses and excimer laser surgery was contraindicated. Data were collected on uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), refraction and complications. Data were analyzed for the preoperative and last postoperative visits (16.7±13mo) (P<0.05). RESULTS: Preoperatively, spherical equivalent (SE) ranged from -4.00 to -20.00 D and cylinder from -2.00 to -9.00 D. The mean SE decreased statistically significantly from -11.41±3.62 D preoperatively to -1.95±1.78 D postoperatively (P<0.0001). Mean UDVA increased statistically significantly from 20/400 preoperatively to 20/25 postoperatively (P<0.0001). There was a mean improvement in postoperative CDVA of 1.5 lines compared to preoperatively, 37% of eyes had an increase of 2 or more lines. One eye (2.8%) lost ≥1 line of CDVA. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation is a safe and effective treatment for post-keratoplasty myopia and astigmatism in patients unable to wear spectacles or contact lenses and where corneal refractive surgery is contraindicated.

Clinical outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction versus advanced surface ablation in low myopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1278-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suphi Taneri ◽  
Saskia Kießler ◽  
Anika Rost ◽  
Tim Schultz ◽  
H Burkhard Dick
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Small Incision ◽  
Surface Ablation ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent Refraction ◽  
Lenticule Extraction

Purpose: To compare the visual and refractive outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction and advanced surface ablation for low myopia or myopic astigmatism. Methods: Retrospective, observational case series of our first 50 consecutive small incision lenticule extraction patients compared to refraction-matched 50 advanced surface ablation treatments with attempted spherical equivalent correction ⩽−3.5 D, astigmatism ⩽−1.5 D, and corrected distance visual acuity of 1.0 (decimal scale) or better. Only one eye per patient was included. Results: Small incision lenticule extraction: mean attempted spherical equivalent correction was −2.80 ± 0.63 D. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was 0.85 and 1.0 at days 1 and 5, respectively. At 3 months, mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.02 ± 0.32 D (range: −0.5 to +0.75 D), mean cylinder was −0.24 ± 0.21 D (range: 0 to −0.75 D), mean uncorrected distance visual acuity was 1.27, mean efficacy index was 0.96, and mean safety index was 1.05. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was same or better than corrected distance visual acuity in 96%, astigmatism ⩽0.5 D in 98% and ⩽1 D in 100% of eyes, respectively. Advanced surface ablation: mean attempted spherical equivalent correction was −2.75 ± 0.5 D. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was 0.72 and 0.61 at days 1 and 5, respectively. At 3 months, mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.22 ± 0.32 D, mean cylinder was −0.27 ± 0.27 D, mean uncorrected distance visual acuity was 1.21, mean efficacy index was 1.03, and mean safety index was 1.08. Conclusion: Small incision lenticule extraction for low myopia was found to be safe and effective with outcomes at 3 months similar to those obtained with advanced surface ablation while offering a quicker visual recovery.

Evolution of corneal flattening after repeated corneal cross-linking during a 6-year follow-up

2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212094566
Author(s):  
Michael A Grentzelos ◽  
Nafsika Voulgari ◽  
Clarice Giacuzzo ◽  
Konstantinos Droutsas ◽  
George D Kymionis
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Cells ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Corneal Thickness ◽  
Cross Linking ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corneal Opacification ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corneal Flattening

Purpose: To report the evolution of corneal flattening after repeated corneal cross-linking (CXL) in a patient with progressive keratoconus during a 6-year follow-up. Methods: Case report. Results: A 27-year-old female underwent CXL for progressive keratoconus. Postoperatively, corneal topography revealed keratoconus progression with an increase of 1.20 diopters (D) in maximum keratometry (Kmax) and CXL was repeated. After the second treatment, a continuing significant corneal flattening (up to 16.00 D in Kmax) was observed during the first 5 years followed by stabilization during the last sixth year of follow-up. Both uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity were improved while corneal thickness was decreased. There were no complications such as corneal opacification or endothelial cells decrease during the follow-up period. Conclusion: Repeated CXL can induce an excessive corneal flattening more pronounced during the first years of follow-up followed by stabilization thereafter.

scholarly journals Outcome of pneumatic retinopexy at a tertiary eye care centre in Nepal

1970 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Thapa ◽  
MK Shrestha ◽  
R Gurung ◽  
S Ruit ◽  
G Paudyal
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Retinal Detachment ◽  
Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Retinal Break ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Pneumatic Retinopexy ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Background: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment is one of the commonly encountered retinal problems where timely treatment could prevent irreversible vision loss. Pneumatic retinopexy (PR) is a simple and minimally invasive procedure for retinal reattachment. Aim: This study aimed to assess the outcome of pneumatic retinopexy in primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment at our facility. Study design: This was a retrospective- prospective, interventional case series. Materials and methods: All subjects with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment who underwent pneumatic retinopexy at Tilganga Eye Centre of Nepal from January 2002 to June 2007 were included in this study. Results: A total of 32 cases were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 55.2 year (SD=11.0). The majority of cases (62.5%) presented within two weeks of symptoms with blurring of vision in 90% of cases. Pre-operatively, 56.3% (18) patients had a best corrected distance visual acuity of < 6/60. Retinal detachment involving less than two quadrants consisted of 37.5% (12). A single retinal break was present in 78.1% (25) of cases and 87.5% (28) of the retinal breaks were located in the superotemporal quadrant. The macula was attached in 37.5% (12) of the cases. Sulfurhexafluoride and Perfluoropropane were used in 68.8% (22) and 31.3% (10) respectively. The average follow up period was 1.02 years (range one month to four years). The retina was completely attached in 81.3% (26) of cases at the last follow up. The best corrected distance visual acuity of 6/18-6/60 was found in 40.6% (13) of subjects in the last follow up. There was a transient rise in intraocular pressure in 6.3% (2) of subjects after the procedure. Conclusion: The anatomical success rate following pneumatic retinopexy is quite high (81.3%) with good visual recovery and less morbidity translating to higher productivity for the patient. This procedure, being quicker than the alternatives, will also save surgeon's time making PR a good choice for managing primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in countries like Nepal where resources are scarce. Key words: Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, retinal break, pneumatic retinopexy, Nepal   doi: 10.3126/kumj.v6i4.1737   Kathmandu University Medical Journal (2008), Vol. 6, No. 4, Issue 24, 466-471  

Small incision lenticule extraction for the correction of high myopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 917-927
Author(s):  
Suphi Taneri ◽  
Saskia Kießler ◽  
Anika Rost ◽  
Tim Schultz ◽  
H Burkhard Dick
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
High Myopia ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Small Incision ◽  
Refractive Outcomes ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Lenticule Extraction

Purpose: Excimer laser-based refractive procedures can have less predictable results when used for correcting high myopia than when used for moderate myopia. Small incision lenticule extraction might overcome this weakness. However, small incision lenticule extraction is only Food and Drug Administration approved for use in myopic eyes up to −8 D with astigmatism of −3 D or less. We report outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction in highly and moderately myopic eyes and compare these to modern laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Methods: Retrospective, observational consecutive case series. Inclusion criteria: attempted myopic spherical correction ⩾−8 or−3 to −7.75 D with astigmatism ⩽−3 D, and corrected distance visual acuity of 1.0 (decimal scale) or better. Results: A total of 62 highly myopic and 407 moderately myopic eyes were included. At 3 months postoperatively, the highly myopic eyes had a mean spherical equivalent refraction of −0.28 ± 0.41 D (range: −1.13 to +0.75 D). Mean uncorrected distance visual acuity was 1.0. Mean efficacy index was 0.84. Mean safety index was 1.03. Uncorrected distance visual acuity same or better than corrected distance visual acuity: 61%. Astigmatism was ⩽0.5 D in 90% and ⩽1 D in 100%. The results in the moderately myopic eyes were comparable. Conclusion: We found equally good visual and refractive outcomes after small incision lenticule extraction for the correction of high and of moderate myopia combined with an astigmatic correction of up to 3 D, respectively.

scholarly journals Comparison of 6.0 mm versus 6.5 mm Optical Zone on Visual Outcomes after LASIK

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 3776
Author(s):  
Majid Moshirfar ◽  
Rachel Huynh ◽  
Nour Bundogji ◽  
Alyson N. Tukan ◽  
Thomas M. Sant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Laser System ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Outcomes ◽  
Refractive Outcomes ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Optical Zone ◽  
The Difference

Previous studies have demonstrated safety and efficacy using 6.0 and 6.5 mm optical zones in the WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser System but have not evaluated if differing optical zone sizes influence refractive outcomes. This study examines visual outcomes between two study populations undergoing LASIK with either a 6.0 mm (1332 patients) or 6.5 mm (1332 patients) optical zone. Outcomes were further stratified by severity of myopia (low, moderate, and high) and astigmatism (low and high). Patients were matched by age and preoperative manifest sphere and cylinder. Postoperative measurements were then compared. The 6.5 mm group demonstrated better postoperative manifest refractive spherical equivalent (MRSE), manifest sphere, and absolute value of the difference in actual and target spherical equivalent refraction (|∆ SEQ|), within the total population, moderate myopia, and low astigmatism groups, but this did not lead to improved postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) or best corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA). Though astigmatic correction and postoperative angle of error were similar between optical zone sizes, they were significantly worse with high myopia. Overall, this study demonstrates differences in visual outcomes between the 6.0 and 6.5 mm optical zone sizes that may warrant consideration; however, essentially, the results are comparable between them.

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