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Management of Keratoconus With Corneal Rigid Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses. Eye Contact Lens 2022; 48:110-114. [PMID: 35192564 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Vision correction using a corneal rigid gas-permeable contact lens, which is relatively safe, easy to replace, and economical, is still the basis of the management for keratoconus. For eyes with keratoconus, two fitting strategies have traditionally been used in Japan: apical touch fitting with spherical lenses and parallel fitting with multicurve lenses. These two techniques have different success rates depending on the type and severity of keratoconus. Therefore, it is important to classify eyes with keratoconus into four types according to the shape of the cornea and select the prescription techniques according to this classification. If the corneal GPs prescribed by these fitting methods cannot be used because of mechanical irritation to the corneal epithelium, the "piggyback lens system" is an effective option. Furthermore, proper lens care must be instructed to patients to prevent contact lens-related complications and maintain visual function. If these fittings and introductions can be performed properly, corneal GPs can safely provide effective and comfortable vision for many patients with keratoconus, even for those with severe keratoconus.
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Santodomingo-Rubido J, Carracedo G, Suzaki A, Villa-Collar C, Vincent SJ, Wolffsohn JS. Keratoconus: An updated review. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2022; 45:101559. [PMID: 34991971 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.101559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 168] [Impact Index Per Article: 84.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Keratoconus is a bilateral and asymmetric disease which results in progressive thinning and steeping of the cornea leading to irregular astigmatism and decreased visual acuity. Traditionally, the condition has been described as a noninflammatory disease; however, more recently it has been associated with ocular inflammation. Keratoconus normally develops in the second and third decades of life and progresses until the fourth decade. The condition affects all ethnicities and both sexes. The prevalence and incidence rates of keratoconus have been estimated to be between 0.2 and 4,790 per 100,000 persons and 1.5 and 25 cases per 100,000 persons/year, respectively, with highest rates typically occurring in 20- to 30-year-olds and Middle Eastern and Asian ethnicities. Progressive stromal thinning, rupture of the anterior limiting membrane, and subsequent ectasia of the central/paracentral cornea are the most commonly observed histopathological findings. A family history of keratoconus, eye rubbing, eczema, asthma, and allergy are risk factors for developing keratoconus. Detecting keratoconus in its earliest stages remains a challenge. Corneal topography is the primary diagnostic tool for keratoconus detection. In incipient cases, however, the use of a single parameter to diagnose keratoconus is insufficient, and in addition to corneal topography, corneal pachymetry and higher order aberration data are now commonly used. Keratoconus severity and progression may be classified based on morphological features and disease evolution, ocular signs, and index-based systems. Keratoconus treatment varies depending on disease severity and progression. Mild cases are typically treated with spectacles, moderate cases with contact lenses, while severe cases that cannot be managed with scleral contact lenses may require corneal surgery. Mild to moderate cases of progressive keratoconus may also be treated surgically, most commonly with corneal cross-linking. This article provides an updated review on the definition, epidemiology, histopathology, aetiology and pathogenesis, clinical features, detection, classification, and management and treatment strategies for keratoconus.
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- Department of Optometry and Vision, Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical Research and Development Center, Menicon Co., Ltd., Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Nutrition, Optics and Optometry, Faculty of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Contact Lens and Visual Optics Laboratory, School of Optometry and Vision Science, Centre for Vision and Eye Research, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of optometry, Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, United Kingdom
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Kalra N, Asif MI, Bafna RK, Sharma N, Sinha R. Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation for Refractive Correction in Corneal Ectatic Disorders: A Review. J Refract Surg 2021; 37:351-359. [PMID: 34044697 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20210115-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To summarize the indications and outcomes of posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (PIOL) implantation in corneal ectasias including keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD), post-refractive surgery, and post-keratoplasty ectasias. METHODS A review of the literature was conducted using the relevant keywords from various databases up to August 15, 2020. All pertinent studies were reviewed, and the relevant articles were studied in detail for efficacy, stability, predictability, and safety outcomes. In addition, visual quality, corneal biomechanical outcomes, complications, the role of posterior chamber PIOL in combination treatment, and comparison of posterior chamber PIOL with other PIOLs for ectasias were also evaluated. RESULTS A total of 30 relevant studies (13 prospective, 13 retrospective, 4 case reports) on the subject were studied and summarized. All studies showed a favorable refractive outcome. Quality of vision remained unaffected and no significant complications were reported in any of the studies. CONCLUSIONS Posterior chamber PIOLs represent a viable option in the treatment of mild to moderate and stable corneal ectasia in patients with contact lens intolerance who have low irregular astigmatism, a clear central cornea, and good preoperative corrected distance visual acuity. [J Refract Surg. 2021;37(5):351-359.].
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Ormonde S. Refractive surgery for keratoconus. Clin Exp Optom 2021; 96:173-82. [DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Revised: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Sue Ormonde
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand,
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Izquierdo L, Rodríguez AM, Sarquis RA, Altamirano D, Henriquez MA. Intracorneal circular ring implant with femtosecond laser: Pocket versus tunnel. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:176-182. [PMID: 33579160 DOI: 10.1177/1120672121994729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate and compare visual and refractive outcomes after implantation of the intracorneal continuous ring 360° arc (ICCR) versus the intracorneal ring segment 340° arc (ICRS) using femtosecond laser for central keratoconus. SETTING Research Department, Oftalmosalud, Instituto de Ojos, Lima, Peru. METHODS Randomized study that included 40 eyes of 32 patients diagnosed with central keratoconus between November 2014 and March 2015. Twenty eyes had an implantation of ICCR (MyoRing, Dioptex GmbH, Austria) through an intrastromal pocket and 20 eyes had an implantation of ICRS (Keraring, Mediphacos, Brazil) through an intrastromal tunnel. Both procedures were performed with a femtosecond laser (LDV Z6 model, Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG). Visual acuity (VA), refraction, and Scheimpflug imaging analysis were performed pre- and postoperatively at 1 month and 1 year. Comparisons of means were performed using the Student's t-test. RESULTS At 1 year, uncorrected VA improved 0.77 LogMAR (p < 0.001) in the ICCR group and 0.79 LogMAR (p = 0.01) in the ICRS group; mean sphere improvement was 5.13 Diopters (D) in the ICCR group and 6.27 D in the ICRS group (p < 0.001 both); mean Steeper Keratometry improvement was 4.24 D in the ICCR group and 5.53 D in the ICRS group (p < 0.001 both). In the ICCR group, mean decrease in the pachymetry at the thinnest point of the cornea was 32.16 µm (p = 0.01), and in the ICRS group, mean increase was 4.2 µm at 1 year (p = 0.61). CONCLUSION Intracorneal continuous ring 360° arc (ICCR) and intracorneal ring segment 340° (ICRS) are effective treatments for central keratoconus. No significant differences between rings were found on visual acuity, refraction, and keratometry improvement.
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- Luis Izquierdo
- Research Department, Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes, Lima, Peru
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- Research Department, Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes, Lima, Peru
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- Research Department, Oftalmosalud Institute of Eyes, Lima, Peru
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Coscarelli S, Rodrigues P, Rocha G, Torquetti L. Preliminary results of a new intrastromal corneal ring segment as a tissue saving procedure in photorefractive keratectomy to correct moderate to high myopia. Int J Ophthalmol 2020; 13:1955-1960. [PMID: 33344196 DOI: 10.18240/ijo.2020.12.17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM To evaluate the clinical results after implantation of a new intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) associated with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) to correct high myopia (HM) patients with thin corneas. METHODS We evaluated 42 eyes of 23 HM patients that had ICRS implantation followed by PRK. The mean age of patients was 29.1±7.12y (range 18 to 40 years old). Uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), keratometry, spherical equivalent, pachymetry, and aberrometry were compared using ANOVA with repeated measurements evaluated preoperatively and at last follow-up visit after the procedures. The refractive predictability and simulated/real corneal ablation were also assessed. RESULTS The mean follow-up time after PRK was 6.8±1.6mo. The mean preoperative UCVA improved from 20/800 preoperative to 20/100 after ICRS and 20/35 after PRK. The mean preoperative BCVA was 20/25 (range from 20/30 to 20/20) and remained unchanged after ICRS implantation. Following the PRK the mean BCVA was 20/25 (range from 20/30 to 20/20). The mean spherical equivalent decreased from -7.25±1.12 (range -5.00 to -9.00) preoperatively to -3.32±1.0 (range -2.00 to -5.00) postoperatively (P<0.001) after ICRS implantation and decreased from -2.44±1.51 preoperatively to 0.32±0.45 (range -0.625 to 0.875) postoperatively (P<0.001) after PRK. The change in BCVA and topographic astigmatism was statistically significant (P<0.0001). CONCLUSION ICRS in HM associated with PRK can be a tissue saving procedure and an alternative surgical option for correction of moderate to high myopia.
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Shetty R, Israni NA, Ramuka S, Dadachanji Z, Roy AS, Mehra R, Lalgudi VG. Intracorneal Ring Segments Followed by Simultaneous Topography-Guided Removal of Epithelium and Stroma With Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking For Keratoconus (I-TRESK/CXL). Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2020; 10:152-160. [PMID: 33369925 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to assess the visual, topographic, and aberrometric outcomes of a novel tissue sparing technique, topography-guided removal of epithelium, and stroma in keratoconus (TRESK) along with accelerated collagen cross-linking (CXL), 1 month after Intacs insertion. DESIGN Prospective interventional study. METHODS Fourty-eight eyes (45 patients) with keratoconus underwent femto-assisted Intacs insertion. After 1 month, TRESK and CXL (9 mW/cm2 for 10 minutes) was done. TRESK is a decentered trans-PTK (phototherapeutic keratectomy) with center and area of ablation at the location of the steepest tangential anterior curvature and area of the cone respectively. Total ablation (epithelium plus stroma) was limited to 75 μm. Postoperative measurements were performed 1 month after Intacs, 6 weeks after Intacs followed by TRESK/CXL, and at the final visit 12 months after Intacs followed by TRESK/CXL. RESULTS For all eyes studied, uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) (logMAR) improved from preoperative means of 1.05 ± 0.05 and 0.31 ± 0.03 logMAR to postoperative means of 0.52 ± 0.05 (P < 0.001) and 0.20 ± 0.02 logMAR (P = 0.009), respectively. The mean preoperative sphere, cylinder and mean refractive spherical equivalent decreased from -4.52 ± 0.98 D, -4.81 ± 0.25 D, -6.93 ± 0.99 D to -0.77 ± 0.53 D (P = 0.029), -3.13 ± 0.24 D (P = 0.002), and -2.34 ± 0.53 D (P = 0.021), respectively with a mean keratometric flattening of 5.06D (P < .0001) at the final visit. In total, 2.08% of the eyes lost 1 Snellen line of CDVA. Sixty eight percent and 27% of the eyes gained 2 Snellen lines or more of uncorrected distance visual acuity and CDVA, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Simultaneous TRESK with CXL done 1 month after Intacs insertion (I-TRESK) in keratoconus eyes provided significant visual gain with refractive and topographic improvement. This novel procedure involving customized PTK before CXL is safe, easy to plan and perform, and provides good outcomes.
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- Rohit Shetty
- Department of Cornea and Refractive surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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- Imaging, Biomechanics and mathematical modelling solutions lab, Narayana Nethralaya foundation, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive surgery, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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Intracorneal ring segments followed by toric pseudoaccomodating IOL for treatment of patients with corneal ectasia and cataract. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2020; 18:100693. [PMID: 32368687 PMCID: PMC7184316 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 10/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Purpose Surgical management of keratoconus aims to improve corneal curvature, prevent progression of corneal ectasia, and manage refractive error. In older individuals with concurrent cataracts, management can be challenging due to topographic irregularity and difficult-to-interpret IOL calculations. We describe a sequential combination of two surgical techniques—intrastromal corneal ring segments (e.g. intacs) insertion and toric pseudoaccomodating lens implantation—to successfully manage concurrent keratoconus and cataracts. Observations In this case series, we present three eyes with corneal ectasia in two cataractous patients successfully managed by (1) Intacs placement to normalize corneal contour/asymmetry and enable more regular keratometry measurements, followed by (2) correction of astigmatism and presbyopia by placement of toric pseudoaccommodating IOL (Trulign) after cataract extraction. Conclusions and Importance This is the first description, to the authors’ knowledge, of the use of intraocorneal ring segments + toric pseudoaccommodating intraocular lenses for the management of concurrent keratoconus, cataract, and presbyopia.
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Visian Toric ICL Implantation after Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation and Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Keratoconus. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 24:338-44. [DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Surgical Options for the Refractive Correction of Keratoconus: Myth or Reality. J Ophthalmol 2017; 2017:7589816. [PMID: 29403662 PMCID: PMC5748308 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7589816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Keratoconus provides a decrease of quality of life to the patients who suffer from it. The treatment used as well as the method to correct the refractive error of these patients may influence on the impact of the disease on their quality of life. The purpose of this review is to describe the evidence about the conservative surgical treatment for keratoconus aiming to therapeutic and refractive effect. The visual rehabilitation for keratoconic corneas requires addressing three concerns: halting the ectatic process, improving corneal shape, and minimizing the residual refractive error. Cross-linking can halt the disease progression, intrastromal corneal ring segments can improve the corneal shape and hence the visual quality and reduce the refractive error, PRK can correct mild-moderate refractive error, and intraocular lenses can correct from low to high refractive error associated with keratoconus. Any of these surgical options can be performed alone or combined with the other techniques depending on what the case requires. Although it could be considered that the surgical option for the refracto-therapeutic treatment of the keratoconus is a reality, controlled, randomized studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods are needed to determine which refractive procedure and/or sequence are most suitable for each case.
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Doroodgar F, Niazi F, Sanginabadi A, Niazi S, Baradaran-Rafii A, Alinia C, Azargashb E, Ghoreishi M. Comparative analysis of the visual performance after implantation of the toric implantable collamer lens in stable keratoconus: a 4-year follow-up after sequential procedure (CXL+TICL implantation). BMJ Open Ophthalmol 2017; 2:e000090. [PMID: 29354720 PMCID: PMC5721648 DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2017-000090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 07/28/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Aims To report on 4-year postoperative visual performance with the toric implantable collamer lens (TICL) for stable keratoconus after sequential procedure (corneal collagen crosslinking plus TICL implantation). Methods Forty eyes of 24 patients with stable keratoconus with myopia between 0.00 and −18.00 dioptres (D) and astigmatism between 1.25 and 8.00 D were evaluated in this prospective interventional study (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02833649). We evaluated refraction, visual outcomes, astigmatic changes analysed by Alpins vector, contrast sensitivity, aberrometry, modulation transfer functions (MTFs), defocus curve, and operative and postoperative complications. Results At 4-year follow-up, 45% had 20/20 vision or better and 100% had 20/40 or better uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA). Vector analysis of refractive astigmatism shows that the surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) (3.20±1.46 D) was not significantly different from the target induced astigmatism (TIA) (3.14±1.42 D) (p=0.620). At 4 years postoperatively, none of the eyes showed a decrease in UCVA, in contrast to 24 eyes in which UCVA was increased by ≥1 lines, with contrast sensitivity and improvement in total aberrations and MTF value at 5 per degree (*p=0.004) after TICL implantation. The cumulative 4-year corneal endothelial cell loss was ≤5%. No patients reported dissatisfaction. At the end of follow-up, the vault was 658±54.33m (range, 500–711) and the intraocular pressure was 11.7±2.08 mm Hg. Occurrences of glare and night-driving troubles diminished after TICL surgery. Conclusion The results from this standardised clinical investigation support TICL implantation from clinical and optical viewpoints in patients with stable keratoconus. Trial registration number NCT02833649, Pre-results
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- Farideh Doroodgar
- Ophthalmology Department, Eye Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Chamran Highway, Daneshjoo Street, Tehran, Iran, Thran, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmology Department, Eye Research Center Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Chamran Highway, Daneshjoo Street, Tehran, Iran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Chamran Highway, Daneshjoo Street, Tehran, Iran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Public Health, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran
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- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and Health Services , Chamran Highway, Daneshjoo Street, Tehran, Iran, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmology Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Abdelmassih Y, el-Khoury S, Chelala E, Slim E, Cherfan CG, Jarade E. Toric ICL Implantation After Sequential Intracorneal Ring Segments Implantation and Corneal Cross-linking in Keratoconus: 2-Year Follow-up. J Refract Surg 2017; 33:610-616. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20170621-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2017] [Accepted: 05/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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McKay TB, Hjortdal J, Priyadarsini S, Karamichos D. Acute hypoxia influences collagen and matrix metalloproteinase expression by human keratoconus cells in vitro. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0176017. [PMID: 28426715 PMCID: PMC5398580 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2017] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive corneal ectasia linked to thinning of the central cornea. Hard contact lenses, rigid gas permeable lenses, and scleral lenses are the primary treatment modalities for early to mid- stages of KC to correct refractive error and astigmatism that develops as a result of an irregular corneal structure. These treatments are associated with significant drawbacks, including reduced availability of the tear film and oxygen to the corneal epithelium and stroma. However, it remains unknown whether hypoxia affects corneal integrity in the KC pathobiology. A number of studies have associated elevated oxidative stress with KC both in vitro and ex vivo. We hypothesized that KC-derived corneal fibroblasts are more susceptible to hypoxia-induced oxidative stress compared to healthy controls leading to exacerbation of corneal thinning in KC. This study investigated the effects of hypoxia on ECM secretion, assembly, and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) expression in human corneal fibroblasts from healthy controls (HCFs) and KC patients (HKCs) in vitro. HCFs and HKCs were cultured in 3D constructs for 3 weeks and maintained or transferred to normoxic (21% O2) or hypoxic (2% O2) conditions, respectively, for 1 additional week. At the 4 week time-point, constructs were isolated and probed for Collagen I, III, and V, keratocan and MMP-1, -2, -3, -9, and -13, as well as hypoxia markers, hypoxia inducible factor-1α and lactoferrin. Conditioned media was also collected and probed for Collagen I, III, and V by Western blot. Thickness of the ECM assembled by HCFs and HKCs was measured using immunofluorescence microscopy. Results showed that hypoxia significantly reduced Collagen I secretion in HKCs, as well as upregulated the expression of MMP-1 and -2 with no significant effects on MMP-3, -9, or -13. ECM thickness was reduced in both cell types following 1 week in a low oxygen environment. Our study shows that hypoxia influences collagen and MMP expression by HKCs, which may have consequential effects on ECM structure in the context of KC.
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- Tina B. McKay
- Department of Cell Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Ophthalmology/Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
- Department of Ophthalmology/Dean McGee Eye Institute, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Esteve-Taboada JJ, Domínguez-Vicent A, Ferrer-Blasco T, Alfonso JF, Montés-Micó R. Posterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses to improve visual outcomes in keratoconus patients. J Cataract Refract Surg 2017; 43:115-130. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Revised: 05/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Feasibility of custom-made hydrogel contact lenses in keratoconus with previous implantation of intracorneal ring segments. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2015; 38:351-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2015.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 02/11/2015] [Accepted: 03/31/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Khoueir Z, Cherfan G, Assi A. Vitreoretinal surgery for shotgun eye injuries: outcomes and complications. Eye (Lond) 2015; 29:881-7. [PMID: 25931167 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2015.46] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2014] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To analyse the postoperative anatomic and functional outcomes in addition to complications after vitreoretinal surgery for patients with shotgun eye injuries related to hunting accidents. MATERIALS Retrospective review of the clinical records of all cases of shotgun eye injuries presented between January 2000 and January 2011 and with a minimum follow-up of 1 year. Collection of demographics, type of injury, choice of management, complications and final surgical success with final visual acuity is reported. RESULTS Twenty eyes of 19 patients (all male) with a mean age of 36.1 years (range 16-60 years) were included in the study. Mean postoperative follow-up was 47.5 months (range 15-118 months). Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) at presentation ranged from perception of light to 20/200. Ten eyes had a penetrating injury and 10 others had a perforating injury. All the eyes underwent an initial vitrectomy and the intraocular pellet was removed in all the 10 penetrating injuries. Concurrent cataract surgery was performed in 12 cases, internal tamponade was used in 15 cases and a supplemental encircling scleral buckle was inserted in 12 cases. One additional vitreoretinal surgery was required in seven cases (35%) and two additional surgeries required in two other cases (10%). At last follow-up BCVA ranged from NPL to 20/20 and was 20/100 or better in 10 eyes (50%). All patients had a flat retina except for two cases (10%) that developed severe proliferative vitreoretinopathy. CONCLUSION These results suggest that vitreoretinal surgery can offer good visual rehabilitation in patients with shotgun eye injuries.
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- Z Khoueir
- Beirut Eye Specialist Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Beirut Eye Specialist Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- 1] Beirut Eye Specialist Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon [2] Beirut Eye Clinic, Beirut, Lebanon
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Hosny M, El-Mayah E, Sidky MK, Anis M. Femtosecond laser-assisted implantation of complete versus incomplete rings for keratoconus treatment. Clin Ophthalmol 2015; 9:121-7. [PMID: 25657576 PMCID: PMC4315561 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s73855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare complete versus incomplete ring implantation for keratoconus correction. Methods We investigated 25 eyes of keratoconic patients, of which 15 had femtosecond-assisted MyoRing corneal implantation (Group 1) and 10 had femtosecond-assisted Keraring segments (Group 2). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UCVA), best corrected distance visual acuity (BCVA), mean K (Km), sphere, topographic cylinder, and corneal asphericity value (Q-value) were measured in all eyes preoperatively and at 4 weeks postoperatively (1 month). Results In Group 1, the Km change was −6.15±2.16 D, with a mean change in sphere of 4.45±2.18 D and a mean change in refractive cylinder of 2.32±3 D. UCVA change was −0.57±0.273 logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (LogMAR), BCVA change was −0.2±0.27 (LogMAR), and the Q-value change was 0.43±2.6. In Group 2, the Km change was −3.15±1.68 D, UCVA change was −0.48±0.37 (LogMAR), BCVA change was −0.09±0.15 (LogMAR), and the Q-value change was 0.5±0.21. Changes in the means did not significantly differ between groups, except for the Km change, which was significantly greater in Group 1 than in Group 2 (P=0.05). Conclusion Both complete ring and ring segment implantation are effective for improving corneal and visual parameters in keratoconus. Complete ring implantation may have a greater flattening effect on the anterior corneal surface.
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- Mohamed Hosny
- Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Kamiya K, Shimizu K, Kobashi H, Igarashi A, Komatsu M, Nakamura A, Kojima T, Nakamura T. Three-year follow-up of posterior chamber toric phakic intraocular lens implantation for the correction of high myopic astigmatism in eyes with keratoconus. Br J Ophthalmol 2014; 99:177-83. [PMID: 25147365 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2014-305612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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AIM To assess the clinical outcomes following the use of toric implantable collamer lenses (toric ICL, STAAR Surgical) for the correction of high myopic astigmatism with keratoconus. METHODS This retrospective study evaluated 21 eyes of 11 patients with spherical equivalents of -9.70±2.33 D (mean±SD) and astigmatism of -3.21±1.56 D who underwent toric ICL implantation for keratoconus. Preoperatively, and at 1, 3 and 6 months and 1, 2 and 3 years postoperatively, we assessed the safety, efficacy, predictability, stability and adverse events of the surgery. RESULTS The logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR) uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and the logMAR corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) were -0.06±0.11 and -0.12±0.09, respectively, at 3 years postoperatively. At 3 years, 67% and 86% of the eyes were within ±0.5 and ±1.0 D, respectively, of the targeted correction. Manifest refraction changes of 0.04±0.33 D occurred from 1 month to 3 years postoperatively. No significant change in manifest refraction (analysis of variance, p=0.989) or keratometry (p=0.951), or vision-threatening complications occurred during the observation period. CONCLUSIONS Toric ICL implantation is beneficial according to measures of safety, efficacy, predictability and stability for the correction of refractive errors for keratoconus during a 3-year observation period. The disease did not progress even in the late-postoperative period, suggesting the viability of this procedure as a surgical option for the treatment of such eyes.
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- Kazutaka Kamiya
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kitasato School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kitasato School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kitasato School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kitasato School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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Keratoconus is a common ectatic disorder occurring in more than 1 in 1,000 individuals. The condition typically starts in adolescence and early adulthood. It is a disease with an uncertain cause and its progression is unpredictable, but in extreme cases, vision deteriorates and can require corneal transplant surgery. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CCL) with riboflavin (C3R) is a recent treatment option that can enhance the rigidity of the cornea and prevent disease progression. Since its inception, the procedure has evolved with newer instrumentation, surgical techniques, and is also now performed for expanded indications other than keratoconus. With increasing experience, newer guidelines regarding optimization of patient selection, the spectrum of complications and their management, and combination procedures are being described. This article in conjunction with the others in this issue, will try and explore the uses of collagen cross-linking (CXL) in its current form.
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- Srinivas K Rao
- Darshan Eye Clinic and Surgical Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kummelil MK, Hemamalini MS, Bhagali R, Sargod K, Nagappa S, Shetty R, Shetty BK. Toric implantable collamer lens for keratoconus. Indian J Ophthalmol 2014; 61:456-60. [PMID: 23925337 PMCID: PMC3775087 DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.116064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Keratoconus is a progressive non-inflammatory thinning of the cornea that induces myopia and irregular astigmatism and decreases the quality of vision due to monocular diplopia, halos, or ghost images. Keratoconus patients unfit for corneal procedures and intolerant to refractive correction by spectacles or contact lenses have been implanted toric posterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses (PC pIOLs) alone or combined with other surgical procedures to correct the refractive errors associated with keratoconus as an off label procedure with special informed consent from the patients. Several reports attest to the safety and efficacy of the procedure, though the associated corneal higher order aberrations would have an impact on the final visual quality.
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- Mathew Kurian Kummelil
- Cataract and Refractive Lens Surgery Services, Narayana Nethralaya, Post-Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Evaluation of a Toric Implantable Collamer Lens After Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Treatment of Early-Stage Keratoconus. Cornea 2014; 33:475-80. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000000094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Clinical Evaluation of Corneal Biomechanical Parameters After Posterior Chamber Phakic Intraocular Lens Implantation. Cornea 2014; 33:470-4. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000000088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Parikakis EA, Chatziralli IP, Peponis VG, David G, Chalkiadakis S, Mitropoulos PG. Toric intraocular lens implantation for correction of astigmatism in cataract patients with corneal ectasia. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2013; 4:219-28. [PMID: 24348406 PMCID: PMC3843926 DOI: 10.1159/000356532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Our purpose was to examine the long-term efficacy of toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in cataract patients with high astigmatism due to corneal ectasia, who underwent phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Five eyes of 3 cataract patients with topographically stable keratoconus or pellucid macular degeneration (PMD), in which phacoemulsification with toric IOL implantation was used to correct high astigmatism, are reported. Objective and subjective refraction, visual acuity measurement and corneal topography were performed in all cases before and after cataract surgery. In all cases, there was a significant improvement in visual acuity, as well as refraction, which remained stable over time. Specifically, in subjective refraction, all patients achieved visual acuity from 7/10 to 9/10 with up to −2.50 cyl. Corneal topography also remained stable. Postoperative follow-up was 18–28 months. Cataract surgery with toric IOL implantation seems to be safe and effective in correcting astigmatism and improving visual function in cataract patients with topographically stable keratoconus or PMD.
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- 2nd Eye Clinic, Specialized Eye Hospital 'Ophthalmiatrion Athinon', Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Eye Clinic, Specialized Eye Hospital 'Ophthalmiatrion Athinon', Athens, Greece
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Keratoconus is characterized by progressive corneal protrusion and thinning, leading to irregular astigmatism and impairment in visual function. The etiology and pathogenesis of the condition are not fully understood. However, significant strides have been made in early clinical detection of the disease, as well as towards providing optimal optical and surgical correction for improving the quality of vision in affected patients. The past two decades, in particular, have seen exciting new developments promising to alter the natural history of keratoconus in a favorable way for the first time. This comprehensive review focuses on analyzing the role of advanced imaging techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus and evaluating the evidence supporting or refuting the efficacy of therapeutic advances for keratoconus, such as newer contact lens designs, collagen crosslinking, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, intracorneal ring segments, photorefractive keratectomy, and phakic intraocular lenses.
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- Jayesh Vazirani
- Cornea and Anterior Segment Services, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Collagen copolymer toric phakic intraocular lens for residual myopic astigmatism after intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation and corneal collagen crosslinking in a 3-stage procedure for keratoconus. J Cataract Refract Surg 2013; 39:722-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2012.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2012] [Revised: 11/03/2012] [Accepted: 11/16/2012] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Raiskup F, Spoerl E. Corneal crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A. Part II. Clinical indications and results. Ocul Surf 2013; 11:93-108. [PMID: 23583044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2013.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Changes in the biomechanical properties of the human cornea play an important role in the pathogenesis of corneal ectatic diseases. A variety of conditions in primary acquired (keratoconus and pellucid marginal degeneration) or secondary induced (iatrogenic keratectasia after excimer refractive laser surgery) corneal ectatic disorders lead to reduced biomechanical resistance. Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) has emerged as a promising technique to slow or even to stop the progression of these corneal ectatic pathologies. In this procedure, riboflavin (vitamin B2) is administered in conjunction with ultraviolet A light (UVA, 365 nm). This interaction causes the formation of reactive oxygen species, leading to the formation of additional covalent bonds between collagen molecules, with consequent biomechanical stiffening of the cornea. Although this method is not yet accepted as an evidence-based medicine modality for the treatment of corneal primary or secondary ectasias, the results of prospective, randomized studies of CXL used in the treatment of these pathologic entities show significant changes in the properties of corneal tissue. This procedure is currently the only etiopathogenetic approach in ectatic eyes that can delay or stop the process of cornea destabilization, reducing the necessity for keratoplasty. Despite promising results, CXL is associated with issues that include long-term safety and duration of the stabilizing effect. Combination of CXL with vision-improving procedures, such as topography-guided custom ablation and implantation of intracorneal ring segments of phakic intraocular lenses, may expand the indications for this procedure.
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- Frederik Raiskup
- Department of Ophthalmology, Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, Dresden, Germany.
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Hashemian SJ, Soleimani M, Foroutan A, Joshaghani M, Ghaempanah J, Jafari ME. Toric implantable collamer lens for high myopic astigmatism in keratoconic patients after six months. Clin Exp Optom 2012; 96:225-32. [PMID: 22963113 DOI: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2012.00800.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2011] [Revised: 04/06/2012] [Accepted: 05/05/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim was to evaluate the safety, efficacy, stability and predictability of posterior chamber collagen copolymer phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation to correct myopia and myopic astigmatism associated with keratoconus. METHODS The unaided vision and visual acuity, refraction and adverse events were measured in 22 keratoconic eyes of 14 patients after using an implantable collamer lens (ICL) (STAAR Surgical Inc.) to correct refractive error. The outcome was evaluated over six months. RESULTS The mean pre-operative spherical equivalent (SE) and cylinder changed from -4.98 ± 2.63 DS and -2.77 ± 0.99 DC to -0.33 ± 0.51 DS and -1.23 ± 0.65 DC, respectively at the end of six months. Before the surgery the mean Snellen decimal visual acuity was 0.63 ± 0.20. The mean unaided vision and visual acuity changed to 0.76 ± 0.23 and 0.85 ± 0.21, respectively at the end of six months. The mean safety and efficacy indices were 1.40 ± 0.32 and 1.24 ± 0.34, respectively. No eye lost a line of visual acuity and 17 eyes (77.3 per cent) gained one or more lines. Fifteen eyes (68.2 per cent) were within 0.50 D and 20 (90.9 per cent) were within 1.00 D of the desired spherical equivalent refraction. There was a change in manifest refraction of 0.09 ± 0.21 (ranging from -0.25 to +0.75) from one week to six months after the surgery. CONCLUSION The clinical outcomes of the current study demonstrate the safety, efficacy and predictability of toric implantable collamer lens in the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism associated with keratoconus. The patients' refractions achieved early stability and remained stable during the course of the study.
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- Seyed Javad Hashemian
- Eye Research Center, Rassoul Akram Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Visual quality after posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation in keratoconus. J Cataract Refract Surg 2012; 38:1050-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2011] [Revised: 11/30/2011] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Navas A, Tapia-Herrera G, Jaimes M, Graue-Hernández EO, Gomez-Bastar A, Ramirez-Luquín T, Ramirez-Miranda A. Implantable collamer lenses after intracorneal ring segments for keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol 2012; 32:423-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-012-9582-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2012] [Accepted: 04/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Top 5 pearls to consider when implanting advanced technology IOLs in patients with unusual circumstances. Int Ophthalmol Clin 2012; 52:81-94. [PMID: 22395631 DOI: 10.1097/iio.0b013e31824b44e5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Güell JL, Morral M, Malecaze F, Gris O, Elies D, Manero F. Collagen crosslinking and toric iris-claw phakic intraocular lens for myopic astigmatism in progressive mild to moderate keratoconus. J Cataract Refract Surg 2012; 38:475-84. [PMID: 22261324 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2011] [Revised: 09/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/04/2011] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To report the long-term results of combined collagen crosslinking (CXL) and toric phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation to correct myopic astigmatism in patients with progressive mild to moderate keratoconus. SETTING Instituto de Microcirugia Ocular, Barcelona, Spain. DESIGN Case series. METHODS From November 2006 to July 2009, CXL was performed in eyes with proven progressive keratoconus. Once refraction and topography stabilized, toric Artiflex/Artisan pIOL implantation was performed to correct residual myopic astigmatism. A complete ophthalmologic examination, including manifest refraction, uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities, biomicroscopy, tonometry, fundoscopy, keratometry, corneal tomography, and central endothelial cell count (ECC), was performed before each procedure and postoperatively at 3 months and at yearly intervals up to 5 years. Main outcome measures were accuracy and stability of the spherical equivalent (SE) and cylinder, keratometry, UDVA (efficacy), CDVA (safety), central ECC, and complications. RESULTS The median follow-up in the 9 patients (17 eyes) was 36.9 months ± 15.0 (SD). The median interval between CXL and pIOL implantation was 3.9 ± 0.7 months. Fourteen eyes (82%) were within ± 0.50 diopter (D) of the attempted SE correction and 13 eyes (76%) were within ± 1.00 D of the attempted cylinder correction. The mean difference in simulated keratometry between preoperatively and the last follow-up was 0.17 ± 0.45 D (range -0.55 to 1.45 D). The postoperative UDVA was 20/40 or better in 16 eyes (94%). No eye lost lines of CDVA. No significant decrease in central ECC occurred (P>.05). CONCLUSION Combined CXL and toric iris-claw pIOL implantation effectively and safely corrected myopic astigmatism in progressive mild to moderate keratoconus. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Dr. Güell is a consultant to Ophtec. No other author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or methods mentioned.
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- José L Güell
- Instituto Microcirugia Ocular, Barcelona, Spain.
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Kymionis GD, Grentzelos MA, Karavitaki AE, Paraskevi Z, Yoo SH, Pallikaris IG. Combined Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking and Posterior Chamber Toric Implantable Collamer Lens Implantation for Keratoconus. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2011; 42 Online:e22-5. [DOI: 10.3928/15428877-20110210-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2010] [Accepted: 01/06/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Navas A, Ramirez-Miranda A, Graue-Hernandez EO, Gomez-Bastar A, Ramirez-Luquin T. Intracorneal ring segments and phakic intraocular lens. J Refract Surg 2011; 27:555-6; author reply 556. [PMID: 21815594 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20110801-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Espandar L, Meyer J. Keratoconus: overview and update on treatment. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2011; 17:15-20. [PMID: 20543932 PMCID: PMC2880369 DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.61212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory, progressive thinning process of the cornea. It is a relatively common disorder of unknown etiology that can involve each layer of the cornea and often leads to high myopia and astigmatism. Computer- assisted corneal topography devices are valuable diagnostic tools for the diagnosis of subclinical keratoconus and for tracking the progression of the disease. The traditional conservative management of keratoconus begins with spectacle correction and contact lenses. Several newer, more invasive, treatments are currently available, especially for contact lens-intolerant patients. Intrastromal corneal ring segments can be used to reshape the abnormal cornea to improve the topographic abnormalities and visual acuity. Phakic intraocular lenses such as iris-fixated, angle-supported, posterior chamber implantable collamer and toric lenses are additional valuable options for the correction of refractive error. Corneal cross-linking is a relatively new method of stiffening the cornea to halt the progression of the disease. The future management of keratoconus will most likely incorporate multiple treatment modalities, both simultaneous and sequential, for the prevention and treatment of this disease.
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- Ladan Espandar
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Ramirez-Miranda A, Gomez-Bastar A, Navas A. Keratoconus correction using intrastromal corneal ring segments and posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:1373-4; author reply 1374-5. [PMID: 21700125 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Alfonso JF, Lisa C, Fernández-Vega L, Madrid-Costa D, Poo-López A, Montés-Micó R. Intrastromal corneal ring segments and posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation for keratoconus correction. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:706-13. [PMID: 21420596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.10.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2010] [Revised: 10/27/2010] [Accepted: 10/29/2010] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and predictability of sequential implantation of Keraring intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) and an Implantable Collamer Lens phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) with corneal relaxing incisions for refractive correction of keratoconus. SETTING Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute, Oviedo, Spain. DESIGN Cohort study. METHODS This study comprised patients with keratoconus who had ICRS implantation followed 6 months later by pIOL implantation with corneal relaxing incisions. The uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities and residual refractive errors, analyzed using vector analysis, were recorded preoperatively, 6 months after ICRS implantation, and 6 months after pIOL implantation. RESULTS The study enrolled 40 eyes (31 patients). The mean UDVA (decimal) was 0.11 Snellen ± 0.05 (SD) preoperatively, 0.18 ± 0.14 Snellen 6 months after ICRS implantation (P=.001), and 0.50 ± 0.27 Snellen 6 months after pIOL implantation (P<.0001). The mean CDVA was 0.56 ± 0.23 Snellen, 0.68 ± 0.25 Snellen, and 0.73 ± 0.20 Snellen, respectively (all P<.0001). Six months after pIOL implantation, the efficacy index was 0.88 and the safety index, 1.28. At 6 months, 65% of eyes were within ±1.00 diopter (D) of the desired refraction and 45% were within ±0.50 D. The mean spherical equivalent after pIOL implantation was -1.19 ± 1.33 D. CONCLUSION Sequential ICRS and pIOL implantation plus corneal relaxing incisions provided good visual and refractive outcomes, indicating that it is a predictable procedure for refractive correction of keratoconus. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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- José F Alfonso
- Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute, Surgery Department, School of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
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Simultaneous and sequential implantation of intacs and verisyse phakic intraocular lens for refractive improvement in keratectasia. Cornea 2011; 30:158-63. [PMID: 21045659 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3181eeb0dd] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and visual outcomes of simultaneous and sequential implantation of Intacs (Addition Technology, Inc, Sunnyvale, CA) and Verisyse phakic intraocular lens (AMO, Santa Ana, CA) in selected cases of ectatic corneal disease. SETTING John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, UT. METHODS Prospective data were collected from 19 eyes of 12 patients (5 eyes, post-laser in situ keratomileusis ectasia and 14 eyes, keratoconus). Intacs segments were implanted followed by insertion of a phakic Verisyse lens at the same session (12 eyes) in the simultaneous group or several months later (7 eyes) in the sequential group. The uncorrected visual acuity, best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), and manifest refraction were recorded at each visit. RESULTS No intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. At the last follow-up (19 ± 6 months), in the simultaneous group, mean spherical error was -0.79 ± 1.0 diopter (D) (range, -2.0 to +1.50 D) and cylindrical error +2.06 ± 1.21 D (range, +0.5 to +3.75 D). In the sequential group, at the last follow-up, at 36 ± 21 months, the mean spherical error was -1.64 ± 1.31 D (range, -3.25 to +1.0 D) and cylindrical error +2.07 ± 1.03 D (range, +0.75 to +3.25 D). There were no significant differences in mean uncorrected visual acuity or BSCVA between the 2 groups preoperatively or postoperatively. No eye lost lines of preoperative BSCVA. CONCLUSIONS Combined insertion of Intacs and Verisyse was safe and effective in all cases. The outcomes of the simultaneous implantation of the Intacs and Verisyse lens in 1 surgery were similar to the results achieved with sequential implantation using 2 surgeries.
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Sedaghat M, Ansari-Astaneh MR, Zarei-Ghanavati M, Davis SW, Sikder S. Artisan iris-supported phakic IOL implantation in patients with keratoconus: a review of 16 eyes. J Refract Surg 2011; 27:489-93. [PMID: 21323301 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20110203-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2010] [Accepted: 01/11/2011] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical outcomes of Artisan phakic intraocular lens (PIOL; Ophtec BV) implantation in patients with stable keratoconus. METHODS In a prospective, nonrandomized case series, 14 Artisan PIOLs and 2 toric Artisan PIOLs were implanted in 13 patients (16 eyes) with stable keratoconus who had contact lens intolerance. Pre- and postoperative data were collected. RESULTS Mean follow-up was 14.2 ± 7.8 months. Preoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was counting fingers in all patients. Mean final logMAR (Snellen equivalent) UDVA and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) were 0.15(20/28) ± 0.13 and 0.11(20/26) ± 0.10, respectively. The improvements in UDVA and CDVA were statistically significant (P<.0001 and P<.002, respectively). All patients achieved a final UDVA of 20/40 or better, and 84.6% had a final CDVA of 20/32 or better. No postoperative complications occurred except for two cases of sterile uveitis. CONCLUSIONS Implantation of the Artisan PIOL is effective in improving visual acuity in patients with stable keratoconus. Long-term safety remains to be established as no postoperative endothelial cell counts were performed.
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Romero-Jiménez M, Santodomingo-Rubido J, Wolffsohn JS. Keratoconus: a review. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2010; 33:157-66; quiz 205. [PMID: 20537579 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2010.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 426] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2009] [Revised: 04/29/2010] [Accepted: 04/30/2010] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Keratoconus is the most common primary ectasia. It usually occurs in the second decade of life and affects both genders and all ethnicities. The estimated prevalence in the general population is 54 per 100,000. Ocular signs and symptoms vary depending on disease severity. Early forms normally go unnoticed unless corneal topography is performed. Disease progression is manifested with a loss of visual acuity which cannot be compensated for with spectacles. Corneal thinning frequently precedes ectasia. In moderate and advance cases, a hemosiderin arc or circle line, known as Fleischer's ring, is frequently seen around the cone base. Vogt's striaes, which are fine vertical lines produced by Descemet's membrane compression, is another characteristic sign. Most patients eventually develop corneal scarring. Munson's sign, a V-shape deformation of the lower eyelid in downward position; Rizzuti's sign, a bright reflection from the nasal area of the limbus when light is directed to the limbus temporal area; and breakages in Descemet's membrane causing acute stromal oedema, known as hydrops, are observed in advanced stages. Classifications based on morphology, disease evolution, ocular signs and index-based systems of keratoconus have been proposed. Theories into the genetic, biomechanical and biochemical causes of keratoconus have been suggested. Management varies depending on disease severity. Incipient cases are managed with spectacles, mild to moderate cases with contact lenses and severe cases can be treated with keratoplasty. This article provides a review on the definition, epidemiology, clinical features, classification, histopathology, aetiology and pathogenesis, and management and treatment strategies for keratoconus.
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Kamiya K, Shimizu K, Kobashi H, Komatsu M, Nakamura A, Nakamura T, Ichikawa K. Clinical outcomes of posterior chamber toric phakic intraocular lens implantation for the correction of high myopic astigmatism in eyes with keratoconus: 6-month follow-up. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2010; 249:1073-80. [PMID: 20953620 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-010-1540-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2010] [Revised: 09/23/2010] [Accepted: 10/02/2010] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the early clinical outcomes of toric implantable collamer lenses (toric ICL™, STAAR Surgical) for the correction of high myopic astigmatism with keratoconus. METHODS This study evaluated 27 eyes of 14 patients with spherical equivalents of -10.11 ± 2.46 D (mean ± standard deviation) and astigmatism of -3.03 ± 1.58 D who underwent toric ICL implantation for mild keratoconus. Before, and 1, 3 and 6 months after surgery, we assessed the safety, efficacy, predictability, stability, and adverse events of the surgery. RESULTS LogMAR uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and LogMAR best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) were -0.09 ± 0.16 and -0.15 ± 0.09 respectively, 6 months after surgery. The safety and efficacy indices were 1.12 ± 0.18 and 1.01 ± 0.25. At 6 months, 85% and 96% of the eyes were within ±0.5 and ±1.0 D respectively of the targeted correction. Manifest refraction changes of 0.00 ± 0.35 D occurred from 1 week to 6 months. No vision-threatening complications occurred during the observation period. CONCLUSIONS Toric ICL implantation was good in all measures of safety, efficacy, predictability, and stability for the correction of spherical and cylindrical errors in eyes with early keratoconus throughout the 6-month follow-up period, suggesting its viability as a surgical option for the treatment of such eyes.
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- Kazutaka Kamiya
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Kitasato School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 228-8555, Japan.
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Hafezi F, Majo F, El Danasoury AM. Effect of the Direct Application of Riboflavin and UVA on the Visian Implantable Collamer Lens. J Refract Surg 2010; 26:762-5. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20100415-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2009] [Accepted: 04/08/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Alfonso JF, Fernández-Vega L, Lisa C, Fernandes P, González-Méijome JM, Montés-Micó R. Collagen copolymer toric posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens in eyes with keratoconus. J Cataract Refract Surg 2010; 36:906-16. [PMID: 20494760 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2009.11.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2009] [Revised: 11/26/2009] [Accepted: 11/28/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the safety, efficacy, stability, and predictability of collagen copolymer toric phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implantation to correct myopia and astigmatism in eyes with keratoconus. SETTING Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute, Oviedo, Spain. METHODS This prospective study comprised keratoconic eyes that had implantation of a toric Intraocular Collamer Lens. Uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities, refraction, and postoperative complications were evaluated 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. RESULTS Preoperatively, the mean spherical equivalent in the 30 eyes (21 patients) was -5.38 diopters (D) +/- 3.26 (SD) (range -13.50 to -0.63 D) and the mean cylinder, -3.48 +/- 1.24 D (range -1.75 to -6.00 D). At 12 months, 86.7% of the eyes were within +/-0.50 D of the attempted refraction and all eyes were within +/-1.00 D. For the astigmatic components J0 and J45, 83.3% of eyes and 86.7% of eyes, respectively, were within +/-0.50 D. The mean Snellen UDVA was 0.81 +/- 0.20 and the mean CDVA, 0.83 +/- 0.18; CDVA was 20/40 or better in 29 eyes 96.7% of eyes and 20/25 or better in 22 eyes (73.3%). No eyes lost more than 2 lines of CDVA; 29 eyes (96.7%) maintained or gained 1 or more lines. The efficacy index was 1.07 and the safety index, 1.16. There were no complications or adverse events. CONCLUSIONS The results confirm that toric ICL implantation is a predictable, effective procedure to correct ametropia in eyes with keratoconus. Predictability and stability were achieved early and remained fairly stable up to 12 months.
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- Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute, Surgery Department, School of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain.
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Cakir H, Utine CA. Combined Kerarings and Artisan/Artiflex IOLs in Keratectasia. J Refract Surg 2010:1-8. [PMID: 20438024 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20100401-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2009] [Accepted: 03/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE:To evaluate the results of combined intracorneal ring (Keraring, Mediphacos Ltd) and anterior chamber, iris-fixated, phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) (Artisan and Artiflex, Ophtec BV) implantation in patients with ectatic corneal conditions and secondary high myopic and astigmatic refractive error. METHODS:Ten eyes of eight consecutive patients with different ectatic corneal diseases underwent sequential intracorneal Keraring and iris-fixated pIOL implantation. Two eyes with keratoconus, one eye with pellucid marginal degeneration, and one eye with iatrogenic corneal ectasia were implanted with the Artisan pIOL; six eyes with keratoconus were implanted with the Artiflex pIOL. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), manifest refraction spherical equivalent (MRSE), topographic findings, and complications were recorded. RESULTS:Mean UDVA improved from 0.02+/-0.10 pre-operatively to 0.11+/-0.06 after Keraring implantation and to 0.54+/-0.18 after pIOL implantation (P<.001 for all). Mean CDVA improved from 0.18+/-0.12 preoperatively to 0.39+/-0.13 after Keraring implantation and to 0.66+/-0.18 after pIOL implantation (P<.001 for all). Mean MRSE reduced from -12.50+/-6.31 D preoperatively to +/-12.08+/-5.17 D after Keraring implantation (P=.10) and to -0.10+/-0.84 D after pIOL implantation (P<.001). No intra- or postoperative complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS:Sequential intracorneal Keraring segments and Artisan/Artiflex pIOL implantation resulted in visual and refractive improvements in patients with different corneal ectatic conditions with high myopic refractive errors.
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Kamiya K, Shimizu K, Ando W, Asato Y, Fujisawa T. Phakic toric Implantable Collamer Lens implantation for the correction of high myopic astigmatism in eyes with keratoconus. J Refract Surg 2008; 24:840-2. [PMID: 18856240 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20081001-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To present two patients in whom phakic toric Implantable Collamer Lenses (toric ICL, STAAR Surgical) have been effective for the correction of high myopic astigmatism with stable keratoconus. METHODS Both patients had a history of contact lens intolerance, and refraction and corneal topography were stable for 3 to 4 years. Preoperatively, the manifest refraction was -10.00 -6.00 x 100 in case 1 and -8.00 -2.75 x 100 in case 2. RESULTS Postoperatively, the manifest refraction was +0.50 -1.00 x 90 in case 1 and -0.25 -1.25 x 100 in case 2. Uncorrected visual acuity and best spectacle-corrected visual acuity were markedly improved after implantation in both patients. No progressive sign of keratoconus was seen during 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Phakic toric ICL implantation may be an alternative for the correction of high myopic astigmatism in eyes with stable keratoconus.
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- Kazutaka Kamiya
- Dept of Ophthalmology, University of Kitasato School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 228-8555, Japan.
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Kymionis GD, Bouzoukis DI, Haft P, Siganos CS, Yoo S. Intrastromal corneal ring segments for the treatment of irregular astigmatism. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1586/17469899.3.1.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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After more than 3 years of follow-up, the satisfactory results achieved with the toric iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens (IOL) mean we can regard implantation of this lens as a procedure with the potential to provide safe, predictable, effective and stable correction of astigmatic errors, providing patients are carefully selected and receive adequate preparation for surgery. The iris-fixated toric phakic IOL (Verisyse, Advanced Medical Optics; Artisan, Ophtec) is a PMMA lens with a total diameter of 8.5 mm and an optic diameter of 5 mm. It has a spherical anterior and a toric posterior surface. Its refractive power ranges from -2 dpt to -21 dpt for myopia and from +2 dpt to +12.5 dpt for the correction of hyperopia. Cylindrical correction is available from 2 dpt to 7.5 dpt. The Visian toric implantable Collamer lens (Staar) differs in that it is foldable and can be inserted through a very small incision of about 2.8 mm. It is placed in front of the natural lens in the ciliary sulcus. The aim of implanting these phakic IOLs is to correct the entire refractive error, meaning both the spherical and the astigmatic error, in a single step. Different lens models are available, and the selection depends on the direction of the cylinder axis and the anatomical situation, among other things.
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