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Nicholson M, Singh VM, Murthy S, Gatinel D, Pereira S, Pradhan A, Vasavada S, Dandekar P, Naik M, Sharma S. Current concepts in the management of cataract with keratoconus. Indian J Ophthalmol 2024; 72:508-519. [PMID: 38389251 PMCID: PMC11149527 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1241_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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This review analyzed all pertinent articles on keratoconus (KCN) and cataract surgery. It covers preoperative planning, intraoperative considerations, and postoperative management, with the aim of providing a simplified overview of treating such patients. Preoperatively, the use of corneal cross-linking, intrastromal corneal ring segments, and topo-guided corneal treatments can help stabilize the cornea and improve the accuracy of biometric measurements. It is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of traditional techniques such as penetrating keratoplasty and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, as well as newer stromal augmentation techniques, to choose the most appropriate surgical approach. Obtaining reliable measurements can be difficult, especially in the advanced stages of the disease. The choice between toric and monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) should be carefully evaluated. Monofocal IOLs are a better choice in patients with advanced disease, and toric lenses can be used in mild and stable KCN. Intraoperatively, the use of a rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens can overcome the challenge of image distortion and loss of visual perspective. Postoperatively, patients may need updated RGP or scleral lenses to correct the corneal irregular astigmatism. A thorough preoperative planning is crucial for good surgical outcomes, and patients need to be informed regarding potential postoperative surprises. In conclusion, managing cataracts in KCN patients presents a range of challenges, and a comprehensive approach is essential to achieve favorable surgical outcomes.
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- Maneck Nicholson
- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Telangana, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, India
- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Telangana, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Rothschild Foundation, Paris, France
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Raghudeep Eye Clinic, Ahmedabad, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Shantilal Shanghvi Eye Institute, Mumbai, India
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Singh C, Joshi VP. Cataract surgery in Keratoconus revisited - An update on preoperative and intraoperative considerations and postoperative outcomes. Semin Ophthalmol 2023; 38:57-64. [PMID: 35996343 DOI: 10.1080/08820538.2022.2112702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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PURPOSE This review aims to evaluate and simplify the recent literature on preoperative surgical planning, intraoperative considerations, postoperative surprises, and their management in patients with keratoconus undergoing cataract surgery. METHODS A review of the literature was done to analyze all the pertinent articles on Keratoconus and cataract surgery. RESULTS The surgical planning of cataracts in eyes with keratoconus needs a multifaceted approach. Preoperatively, techniques such as cross-linking or the use of intra-corneal rings help stabilize the progression. Unreliable biometric measurements are a significant problem in keratoconus patients, especially in an advanced stage of the disease. It is better to consider actual K readings if the K value is less than 55D but for a K value, more than 55D using standard K values will prevent postoperative refractive surprises. For calculation of K values, an elevation-based device like pentacam gives better repeatability in mild to moderate cases whereas for advanced keratoconus none of the keratometers is reliable. Recently, the Kane keratoconus formula performed better in all stages of disease whereas previous studies showed good results with SRK/T formula is a mild and moderate disease. Monofocal intraocular lenses are a better choice in these patients. Toric lenses can be used in mild and stable keratoconus. Intraoperatively, the use of a customized RGP lens can overcome the challenge of image distortion and loss of visual perspective. Despite taking necessary measures, postoperative refractive surprise can occur and can be managed with IOL exchange or Secondary IOLs. CONCLUSION There is a spectrum of challenges in managing cataracts in keratoconus which makes thorough preoperative planning important for good surgical outcomes. Despite the measures, there might be post-operative surprises and the patients need to be informed regarding the same.
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- Charul Singh
- Academy of Eye Care Education, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.,The Cornea Institute, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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- The Cornea Institute, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India.,Centre for Innovation, L V Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India
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Anders P, Anders LM, Elalfy M, Hamada S, Seitz B, Gatzioufas Z. Effect of intracorneal ring segment implantation on high order aberrations comparing patients with eccentric versus central keratoconus. Eur J Ophthalmol 2021; 32:36-42. [PMID: 34405714 DOI: 10.1177/11206721211041022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess potential differences between central and eccentric cones in the aberrometric corneal profile and in visual and keratometric outcomes 6 months after intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation for keratoconus. METHODS This study compared two groups consisting of 12 patients each, with central or eccentric keratoconus who were treated with femtosecond laser-assisted Keraring implantation. Uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuity, keratometric readings and higher order aberrations (HOAs) including high order aberrations root mean square (HOARMS), coma, spherical aberration and trefoil were measured preoperatively and 6 months after ICRS implantation. RESULTS Trefoil and spherical aberration were significantly reduced after ICRS implantation compared to preoperative values in eccentric keratoconus (Trefoil, p = 0.0049; Spherical aberration, p < 0.0001). In central keratoconus spherical aberration was reduced not significantly after ICRS implantation compared to preoperative values (p = 0.087). Coma showed a significant reduction in central (p = 0.0001) and in eccentric keratoconus (p = 0.0001). The reduction of spherical aberration in central keratoconus was significantly positively correlated to improvement in UDVA (Pearson's correlation coefficient, r = -0.66; p = 0.02). In eccentric keratoconus there was a significant positive correlation between reduction of trefoil and improvement in UDVA (Spearmans R, r = -0.69; p = 0.01). CONCLUSION Patients both with central and eccentric keratoconus benefit from ICRS implantation. Specifically, our data provide a slightly higher gain in visual performance for eccentric cones 6 month after ICRS implantation, which is accentuated by a greater reduction in spherical aberration and trefoil. Improvements in UDVA are positively correlated with reductions in HOAs.
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- Philipp Anders
- Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Ophthalmology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Ophthalmology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Corneo-Plastic Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
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- Corneo-Plastic Unit, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Institute of Molecular and Clinical Ophthalmology Basel, Basel, Switzerland.,Department of Ophthalmology, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Wood LJ, Jolly JK, Buckley TM, Josan AS, MacLaren RE. Low luminance visual acuity as a clinical measure and clinical trial outcome measure: a scoping review. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2021; 41:213-223. [PMID: 33403668 DOI: 10.1111/opo.12775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE The measurement of standard visual acuity (VA) is the most well-known part of any ophthalmic examination to indicate visual function. Despite this, it is insensitive in detecting early disease changes. Therefore, other visual function tests have been developed including low luminance VA (LLVA) and low luminance deficit (LLD). This scoping literature review aims to summarise the current published applications of LLVA and LLD assessments to evaluate their utility as clinical markers and research outcome measures in a variety of ophthalmic conditions. RECENT FINDINGS Sixty-five peer-reviewed publications were included. LLVA was pioneered for use in geographic atrophy, a subtype of age-related macular degeneration, which remains the mainstay of its clinical application. However, other studies have reported additional useful applications in inherited retinal diseases including rare maculopathies and rod-cone dystrophies. Although there are some variations in testing methodology, use of the standard Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) chart with a 2.0 log unit neutral density filter is the most popular approach. The optimal testing luminance is still to be defined. SUMMARY Overall, LLVA is an earlier clinical marker of change in central retinal function than standard VA. It has been shown to be a risk factor for disease progression and a better indicator of a patient's level of everyday visual function. It is inexpensive and simple to implement using readily available standard ophthalmic equipment.
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- Laura J Wood
- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.,Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Benoist d'Azy C, Pereira B, Chiambaretta F, Dutheil F. Efficacy of Different Procedures of Intra-Corneal Ring Segment Implantation in Keratoconus: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2019; 8:38. [PMID: 31211003 PMCID: PMC6561134 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.8.3.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of the functional, keratometric, and refractive postoperative parameters of intracorneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation in keratoconus and its association with collagen cross-linking (CXL), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and intraocular lenses (IOLs). Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on case series published between 2007 and 2017. Results We included 95 case series with a total of 4560 patients. We included 64 studies of the ICRS procedure, 20 studies of ICRS+CXL, 9 studies of ICRS+CXL+PRK, and 5 studies of ICRS+IOL. We demonstrated an overall improvement of all parameters in all procedures. Cylinder was decreased with an overall effect size (ES) of −1.15 (−1.36 to −0.95; I2 = 93.7%). Corrected distance visual acuity was improved with an overall ES of 0.89 (0.78 to 1.00; I2 = 81.9%). Maximal keratometry was decreased with an overall ES of 0.98 (0.85 to 1.11; I2 = 78.9%). ICRS+IOL is the best procedure to improve spherical equivalent and uncorrected distance visual acuity (P < 0.05) compared with other procedures. ICRSs versus ICRS+CXL are similar in all parameters except for corrected distance visual acuity. ICRS+CXL+PRK is better than ICRS alone in all parameters except for the correction of spherical equivalent. Conclusions Although the quality and strength of the data are questionable, ICRS implantation is an effective strategy to preserve visual function in keratoconic patients. Particularly, ICRS+CXL+PRK could be a low invasive procedure to propose to young keratoconic patients. Translational Relevance To propose an overview of postoperative parameters on each ICRS procedure on keratoconus.
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- Cédric Benoist d'Azy
- University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Ophthalmology, Preventive and Occupational Medicine, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand (CHU), Biostatistics Unit, Clinical Research and Innovation Direction, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Ophthalmology, Clermont-Ferrand, France
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- Clermont Auvergne University, CNRS, LaPSCo, Physiological and Psychosocial Stress, University Hospital of Clermont-Ferrand, CHU Clermont-Ferrand, Preventive and Occupational Medicine, WittyFit, Clermont-Ferrand, France.,Australian Catholic University, Faculty of Health, School of Exercise Science, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Carracedo G, Canales J, Gonzalez P, Recchioni A, Carpena-Torres C, Carballo-Álvarez J. The effect of soft contact lens thickness in visual function after intracorneal ring segments surgery. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2018; 41:180-186. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2017.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sequential intrastromal corneal ring segment and monofocal intraocular lens implantation for keratoconus and cataract: Long-term follow-up. J Cataract Refract Surg 2017; 43:246-254. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2016.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2016] [Revised: 11/08/2016] [Accepted: 11/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Puell MC, Carballo-Álvarez J. Forward light scatter and visual acuity before and after intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation at different stages of keratoconus. Acta Ophthalmol 2016; 94:e738-e743. [PMID: 27129433 DOI: 10.1111/aos.13056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess forward light scatter (stray light) before and after intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation at different stages of keratoconus and to examine correlation between postoperative stray light and visual acuity (VA). METHODS In 27 eyes of 27 subjects with keratoconus, stray light was determined using the compensation comparison technique before and 6 months after ICRS implantation. Monocular corrected distance VA (CDVA) was measured using a high-contrast logMAR letter chart. Corneal higher-order aberrations (HOAs), contrast sensitivity (CS) and minimum corneal thickness (CT) were also measured. RESULTS Mean CDVA was 0.42 ± 0.28 preoperatively and 0.24 ± 0.15 logMAR postoperatively (p < 0.01). Mean corneal coma-like aberration decreased postoperatively (RMS 0.55 ± 1.18 μm, p < 0.01). Minimum CT increased 25.31 ± 18.59 μm (p < 0.01). Mean preoperative and postoperative stray light were 1.36 ± 0.31 and 1.48 ± 0.32 log units, respectively (p < 0.01). Mean changes produced in stray light (worsening) were 0.03 ± 0.21 (p > 0.05) for stage I, 0.13 ± 0.14 (p = 0.013) for stage II and 0.18 ± 0.21 (p = 0.023) for stage III. Significant positive correlation (r = 0.47, p = 0.01) was detected between postoperative stray light and postoperative CDVA such that as stray light increased, CDVA worsened (higher logMAR values). Postoperative stray light was neither associated with HOAs, CS nor minimum CT. CONCLUSIONS Stray light values in these patients with keratoconus were higher than normal preoperatively. In eyes with stage II and III keratoconus, stray light increased 6 months after ICRS placement. Higher postoperative stray light was correlated with a worse visual acuity outcome.
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- María Cinta Puell
- Applied Vision Research Group; Faculty of Optics and Optometry; Complutense University of Madrid; Madrid Spain
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- Applied Vision Research Group; Faculty of Optics and Optometry; Complutense University of Madrid; Madrid Spain
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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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Soft contact lens fitting after intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation to treat keratoconus. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2014; 37:377-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2013] [Revised: 06/01/2014] [Accepted: 06/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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