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Flockerzi E, Seitz B. Keratectasia severity staging and progression assessment based on the biomechanical E-staging. EYE AND VISION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2024; 11:24. [PMID: 38946004 PMCID: PMC11215830 DOI: 10.1186/s40662-024-00392-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Until recently, corneal topography has been the gold standard in detecting keratectasia and monitoring its progression. The recently introduced ABCD tomographic keratoconus staging system focuses on anterior ("A") and posterior ("B") radius of curvature, thinnest corneal thickness ("C"), best-corrected visual acuity with spectacles ("D") and is supplemented with the introduction of the biomechanical E-staging (BEST, "E"). The need for biomechanical staging arose from the fact of altered biomechanical characteristics of keratectasia in comparison to healthy corneas. Ectatic corneas usually exhibit a biomechanical weakening and greater deformation than healthy corneas when exposed to a biomechanical stressor such as a standardized air puff indentation as provided by the Corvis ST® (CST, Oculus, Wetzlar, Germany). The BEST is based on the linear term of the Corvis Biomechanical Index (CBI) and provides a biomechanical keratoconus severity staging and progression assessment within the CST software. This review traces the development of the BEST as an addition to the tomographic ABCD staging system and highlights its strengths and limitations when applied in daily practice for the detection, monitoring and progression assessment in keratectasia.
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- Elias Flockerzi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrberger Straße, Building 22, 66421, Homburg, Germany.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center, Kirrberger Straße, Building 22, 66421, Homburg, Germany
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Arnalich-Montiel F, Ortiz-Toquero S, Kandel H, Lewis N, Chiong Hong S, Downie N, Watson A, Abbondanza M, Watson S. Intereye Asymmetry as a Predictor of Progression in Patients With Untreated Keratoconus: Findings From a Longitudinal Study. Cornea 2024:00003226-990000000-00586. [PMID: 38913977 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate interocular predictors of progression in patients with untreated keratoconus. METHODS This is a multicenter longitudinal observational study with real-world data collected through the Save Sight Keratoconus Registry. Patients between the period of June 2000 and September 2022 were included in this study. Parameters such as patient age, sex, ocular history, visual acuity, K2, Max-K, and thinnest corneal thickness pachymetry (TCT) were analyzed. RESULTS There were 4342 untreated eyes from 2171 patients with keratoconus. A total of 333 patients showed progression of either Max-K, TCT, or both, whereas 1838 patients showed stable parameters. Factors associated with a higher incidence of progression in Max-K were younger baseline age (HR 0.96 per year older; 95% CI 0.95-0.98, P < 0.0001) and a higher baseline intereye asymmetry in Max-K (HR 1.02 per higher diopter; 95% CI 1.00-1.04, P = 0.04). A younger baseline age was the only predictor of progression in TCT (HR 0.97 per year older; 95% CI 0.95-0.99, P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Age is the most significant predictor of progression for both corneal thinning and progression of Max-K. Interocular asymmetry in Max-K at baseline could be used as part of an algorithm for determining the risk of keratoconus progression. It is recommended that patients with higher interocular asymmetry in Max-K have a closer follow-up of both eyes as they are at a higher risk of progression.
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- Francisco Arnalich-Montiel
- Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea Unit, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- School of Medicine, University CEU San Pablo, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea Unit, Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Central Sydney Eye Surgeons, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Dunedin Public Hospital, Te Ora Whatu Southern, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Save Sight Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Buhl L, Feldhaus L, Kassumeh S. [How to: keratoconus assessment using Scheimpflug tomography]. DIE OPHTHALMOLOGIE 2024; 121:239-244. [PMID: 38386091 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-024-02002-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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- Lara Buhl
- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Mathildenstr. 8, 80336, München, Deutschland.
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- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Mathildenstr. 8, 80336, München, Deutschland
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- Augenklinik und Poliklinik, LMU Klinikum, LMU München, Mathildenstr. 8, 80336, München, Deutschland
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Dong R, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Chen Y. Enhanced morphological assessment based on interocular asymmetry analysis for keratoconus detection. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 262:913-926. [PMID: 37792068 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06250-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To clarify the interocular asymmetry of corneal morphological descriptors and evaluate its discriminant ability of keratoconus (KC). METHODS This retrospective study recruited 344 normal participants and 290 KC patients, randomized to training and validation datasets. Interocular correlation and agreement were evaluated on 44 corneal morphological descriptors derived from Schiempflug tomography. Logistic regression models were constructed using binocular data and of which diagnostic performance was evaluated using the area under receiver operating characteristics curve (AUC), net reclassification improvement (NRI), and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI). RESULTS Interocular agreement of corneal descriptors is better in the normal than in KC except for dimensions of cornea and anterior chamber. The interocular asymmetry increases along with the severity of KC. Interocular asymmetry in maximum anterior keratometry, mean anterior keratometry and higher-order aberrations of anterior surface show high AUC above 0.950. Binocular logistic regression index reaches an AUC of 0.963 with high specificity (95.2%) and brings gain to monocular parameters in distinguishing the normal eyes from KC (NRI = 0.080 (0.042 ~ 0.118), P < 0.001) and IDI = 0.071 (0.049 ~ 0.092), P < 0.001). Interocular asymmetry benefits even more in subclinical keratoconus (SKC) detection reflected by NRI (0.4784 (0.2703-0.6865), P < 0.001) and IDI (0.2680 (0.1495-0.3866), P < 0.001) measures. CONCLUSION Interocular asymmetry is a well-characterized feature of KC and related to the severity. It is feasible to apply the interocular asymmetry in diagnosis of KC and SKC as a replenishment of monocular parameters and in progression tracking.
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- Ruilan Dong
- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, China.
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China.
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China.
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Dong R, Liu Y, Zhang Y, Chen Y. The application of corneal biomechanical interocular asymmetry for the diagnosis of keratoconus and subclinical keratoconus. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2023; 11:1266940. [PMID: 37869711 PMCID: PMC10587551 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1266940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the interocular consistency of biomechanical properties in normal, keratoconus (KC) and subclinical keratoconus (SKC) populations and explore the application of interocular asymmetry values in KC and SKC diagnoses. Methods: This was a retrospective chart-review study of 331 ametropic subjects (control group) and 207 KC patients (KC group, including 94 SKC patients). Interocular consistency was evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Interocular asymmetry was compared between the control and KC groups and its correlation with disease severity was analyzed. Three logistic models were constructed using biomechanical monocular parameters and interocular asymmetry values. The diagnostic ability of interocular asymmetry values and the newly established models were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic curves and calibration curves. Net reclassification improvement (NRI) and integrated discrimination improvement (IDI) were also estimated. Results: The interocular consistency significantly decreased and the interocular asymmetry values increased in KC patients compared with those in control individuals. In addition, the interocular asymmetry values increased with respect to the severity of KC. The binocular assisted biomechanical index (BaBI) had an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.998 (97.8% sensitivity, 99.2% specificity; cutoff 0.401), which was statistically higher than that of the Corvis biomechanical index [CBI; AUC = 0.935, p < 0.001 (DeLong's test), 85.6% sensitivity]. The optimized cutoff of 0.163 provided an AUC of 0.996 for SKC with 97.8% sensitivity, which was higher than that of CBI [AUC = 0.925, p < 0.001 (DeLong's test), 82.8% sensitivity]. Conclusion: Biomechanical interocular asymmetry values can reduce the false-negative rate and improve the performance in KC and SKC diagnoses.
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- Ruilan Dong
- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Restoration of Damaged Ocular Nerve, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
- Peking University Institute of Laser Medicine, Beijing, China
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Razafimino S, Flockerzi E, Zemova E, Munteanu C, Seitz B. Impact of Hypothyroidism on Tomography and Biomechanics in Keratoconus - Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Assessment within the Homburg Keratoconus Center at the Time of Inclusion and after 1 Year. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2023; 240:1185-1191. [PMID: 34749411 DOI: 10.1055/a-1645-1491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The etiology of keratoconus (KC) is probably multifactorial but remains essentially unknown. Previous scientific observations have suggested that hypothyroidism might play a role in the development and progression of KC. The purpose of this study was to analyze the tomographic and biomechanical parameters in KC patients with or without hypothyroidism. METHODS Twenty-eight patients with KC and hypothyroidism (HT group) and fifty-six KC patients without thyroid dysfunction (WHT group) with matching gender and age were analyzed. Mean age was 40.3 years (range 14 - 57) in the HT group and 40.3 years (range 14 - 57) in the WHT group. Routine ophthalmic examinations consisted of corneal tomography and biomechanical parameters. We extracted the following KC parameters from the Pentacam (Pentacam HR, Oculus, Wetzlar, Germany): Keratoconus Index (KI), maximum keratometry (Kmax), astigmatism, and thinnest pachymetry (TP). From the ocular response analyzer (ORA, Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments, Depew, NY, USA), we extracted corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), and KC match index (KMI). RESULTS The comparison of the tomographic and biomechanical values from cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses showed no significant differences between the HT and WHT groups. CONCLUSION The severity of KC based on tomographical and biomechanical parameters does not seem to depend on the presence of hypothyroidism.
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- Sonia Razafimino
- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Hospital and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine, Homburg, Germany
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Sideroudi H, Flockerzi E, Daas L, Jullien T, Xanthopoulou K, Hamon L, Seitz B. Baseline Characteristics of 1976 Patients With Ectatic Corneal Disorders at a Single Center From 2010 to 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Homburg Keratoconus Center. Eye Contact Lens 2023; 49:392-398. [PMID: 37458424 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000001014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The study objective was to analyze the baseline characteristics of keratoconus (KC) patients at the Homburg Keratoconus Center from 2010 to 2021. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 3,674 eyes, with analysis of demographics, clinical findings, visual function, endothelial measurements, and topographic, tomographic, and corneal biomechanical data from the first visit. RESULTS Mean patient age was 36.3±13.8 years. The mean uncorrected distance visual acuity in log of minimal angle of resolution was 0.60 (20/80, Snellen equivalent), and the corrected mean was 0.3 (20/40). Of 1976 patients, 48.9% reported eye rubbing. Mean values (ranges) were 49.4±6.3 (36.3-78.0) D for steep keratometry, 462.4±66.0 (48.0-659.0) μm for thinnest corneal thickness, 9.7±8.7 (-0.5 to 88.8) for Belin/Ambrósio enhanced ectasia total deviation, 0.8±0.4 (0.0-1.0) for the Corvis biomechanical index, 0.9±0.2 (0.0-1.0) for the tomographic biomechanical index, 0.1±0.5 (-0.9 to 2.0) for the KC match index, 8.3±1.8 (2.2-17.7) mm Hg for corneal hysteresis, 7.1±2.2 (0.0-17.0) mm Hg for corneal resistance factor, and 2,562.9±326.3 (1,011-3,937) cells/mm2 for endothelial cell density. The average ABCDE KC stage was A2B3C1D1E2. Distance-corrected visual acuity correlated strongly with topometric, tomographic, and biomechanical data ( P <0.001). CONCLUSIONS This comprehensive description of baseline features of KC patients at a tertiary center provides a reference for further longitudinal and international multicentric studies.
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- Haris Sideroudi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center (UKS), Homburg/Saar, Germany
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Flockerzi E, Xanthopoulou K, Munteanu C, Daas L, Langenbucher A, Seitz B. The Biomechanical E-Staging: In Vivo Biomechanics in Keratoconus. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2023; 240:761-773. [PMID: 37348512 DOI: 10.1055/a-2079-1740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/24/2023]
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Belin's ABCD keratoconus classification system allows keratoconus staging based on the criteria of anterior (A) and posterior (B) corneal curvature, thinnest corneal thickness (C), and best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (D). These parameters also provide a progression assessment, but do not take corneal biomechanics into account. The analysis of corneal biomechanics by the Corvis ST (Oculus, Wetzlar, Germany) allows for separation of healthy and keratoconus corneas, based on the Corvis Biomechanical Index (CBI) and the Tomographic Biomechanical Index (TBI). As Corvis ST measurements are highly reliable and are independent of keratoconus severity, a biomechanical parameter was developed for keratoconus corneas based on the linear term of the CBI. This provides biomechanical keratoconus staging. The Corvis Biomechanical Factor (CBiF) is the basis for the introduction of the biomechanical E-staging, which augments the ABCD classification to the ABCDE classification, thus including the cornerstone of corneal biomechanics. This article highlights strengths and limitations of the ABCDE classification. "Unilateral keratoconus" supposedly turns out to be mostly a snapshot of a highly asymmetric keratectasia. Regular astigmatism is sometimes an important differential diagnosis to keratectasia and may be difficult to differentiate from it. Furthermore, the use of the biomechanical E-staging in daily practice for progression assessment of keratoconus and after its treatment by corneal cross-linking or implantation of intracorneal ring segments will be demonstrated and discussed.
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- Elias Flockerzi
- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Institut für Experimentelle Ophthalmologie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg, Deutschland
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Analysis of Various Modalities for Intraocular Pressure Measurement in Relation to Keratoconus Severity in 246 Eyes of the Homburg Keratoconus Center. Cornea 2023:00003226-990000000-00225. [PMID: 36728050 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement may be difficult in keratoconus (KC) due to corneal protrusion and irregular astigmatism. This study aimed to assess which IOP measurement modality is least affected by KC severity. METHODS Data from 246 corneas of 246 patients with KC were retrospectively analyzed. KC stages were determined using the Topographic KC (TKC) and ABCD KC classifications derived from Pentacam (Oculus, Germany). IOP was measured using Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT), Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA, Reichert Instruments, USA), and Corvis ST (CST, Oculus, Germany). Cronbach alpha (CA), analysis of variance with Bonferroni correction, Dunnett T3, and Pearson correlation were performed. RESULTS Using CA, the reliability of measurements using various modalities increased to 0.764 to 0.943 when excluding IOP Goldmann overall and in each KC stage (TKC and ABCD). Analysis of variance revealed significant differences between TKC and ABCD stages for almost all IOP modalities. The Bonferroni post hoc test showed significant differences between the measured IOP in earlier and advanced KC stages, except for the biomechanically CST-corrected IOP (bIOP). Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant correlation between IOP and thinnest corneal thickness (TCT) for all IOP modalities except bIOP. CONCLUSIONS CST-based bIOP seems to be best suited for IOP measurement in KC because it did not correlate with TCT in contrast to IOP measurements by ORA or GAT. The measurement results from GAT in patients with KC should be interpreted with care and always in view of corneal thickness. As a thumb rule, we suggest to add at least 2 mm Hg to the measured GAT value.
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Shen Y, Xian Y, Han T, Wang X, Zhou X. Bilateral Differential Topography-A Novel Topographic Algorithm for Keratoconus and Ectatic Disease Screening. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2021; 9:772982. [PMID: 34957070 PMCID: PMC8695928 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2021.772982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish a novel bilateral differential topographic algorithm and assess its efficacy for screening of keratoconus and corneal ectasia before corneal refractive surgery. Methods: One hundred and sixty-one consecutive patients (115 men and 46 women, aged 22.8 ± 6.8 years) with keratoconus, including clinical keratoconus, subclinical keratoconus, forme fruste keratoconus (FFK), and corneal ectasia (KC group) and one hundred and seventy-four consecutive patients (97 men and 77 women, aged 25.1 ± 6.7 years) with ametropia (control group) visiting the Eye and ENT hospital of Fudan University from June 2018 to April 2021 were included. Bilateral differential keratometry, elevation, and pachymetry topographies were composed based on raw topographic data obtained by a Scheimpflug imaging anterior segment analyzer. Key bilateral differential characteristic parameters were calculated. SPSS 20 (SPSS Inc., IBM) was used for statistical analyses and the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to determine the diagnostic efficacies. Results: Mann-Whitney tests detected that the front keratometry, front elevation, corneal pachymetry, and back elevation maximal, mean, and standard deviation values within a 1.5-mm radius of the bilateral differential topography were all significantly higher in the KC group than in the control group (all p-values <0.001). The front keratometry mean (ΔFKmean) and standard deviation (ΔFKsd) and the front elevation standard deviation (ΔFEsd) and maximal (ΔFEmax) values within a 1.5-mm radius of the bilateral differential topography yielded the four highest accuracies (area under the ROC curve = 0.985, 0.985, 0.984, and 0.983, respectively) for discriminating KC cases (including FFK cases) from normal cases. Cut-off values of 0.75 diopters (D) for the ΔFKmean, 0.67 D for the ΔFKsd, 2.9 μm for the ΔFEsd, and 14.6 μm for the ΔFEmax had the highest sensitivities (95.7, 95.0, 96.9, and 95.0%, respectively) and specificities (96.0, 97.7, 94.8, and 95.4%, respectively). Conclusion: Bilateral differential topographic parameters may be efficient for the early detection of keratoconus and corneal ectasia secondary to corneal refractive surgery. This bilateral differential topographic algorithm may complement conventional diagnostic models by improving the sensitivity and specificity of screening for early keratoconus and ectasia before corneal refractive surgeries.
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- Yang Shen
- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care (20DZ2255000), Shanghai, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care (20DZ2255000), Shanghai, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care (20DZ2255000), Shanghai, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care (20DZ2255000), Shanghai, China
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- Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology, Eye and ENT Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Myopia, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,Key Laboratory of Myopia, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shanghai, China.,Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Laser and Autostereoscopic 3D for Vision Care (20DZ2255000), Shanghai, China
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Interocular Symmetry Analysis of Corneal Elevation Using the Fellow Eye as the Reference Surface and Machine Learning. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9121738. [PMID: 34946464 PMCID: PMC8702115 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Unilateral corneal indices and topography maps are routinely used in practice, however, although there is consensus that fellow-eye asymmetry can be clinically significant, symmetry studies are limited to local curvature and single-point thickness or elevation measures. To improve our current practices, there is a need to devise algorithms for generating symmetry colormaps, study and categorize their patterns, and develop reference ranges for new global discriminative indices for identifying abnormal corneas. In this work, we test the feasibility of using the fellow eye as the reference surface for studying elevation symmetry throughout the entire corneal surface using 9230 raw Pentacam files from a population-based cohort of 4613 middle-aged adults. The 140 × 140 matrix of anterior elevation data in these files were handled with Python to subtract matrices, create color-coded maps, and engineer features for machine learning. The most common pattern was a monochrome circle (“flat”) denoting excellent mirror symmetry. Other discernible patterns were named “tilt”, “cone”, and “four-leaf”. Clustering was done with different combinations of features and various algorithms using Waikato Environment for Knowledge Analysis (WEKA). Our proposed approach can identify cases that may appear normal in each eye individually but need further testing. This work will be enhanced by including data of posterior elevation, thickness, and common diagnostic indices.
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Richter K, Jullien T, Klühspies U, Langenbucher A, Seitz B, Eppig T. Contact Lens Fitting in Patients with Keratoconus - A Retrospective Assessment of 200 Patients. Klin Monbl Augenheilkd 2021; 239:1155-1163. [PMID: 34731900 DOI: 10.1055/a-1526-9861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Nowadays, keratoconus (KC) is very well treatable in a stage-oriented manner. A wide range of designs and materials of contact lenses (CL) are available for the treatment of KC. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibilities, the possible challenges and the visual outcome of lens fitting in KC eyes. PATIENTS AND METHODS This retrospective study includes data from 200 patients who received a lens fitting trial in our contact lens service between 2006 and 2016. We documented ophthalmological parameters, the type of prescribed CL, the number of required trial lenses and possible causes of the failure of the lens fitting. RESULTS The mean age at initial lens fitting was 33.9 ± 12.5 years. In 98.8% of the cases, the fitting was performed with rigid gas permeable lenses, in 90.1% with four-curve lenses. Of the total number of aspheric lenses prescribed, 87.5% were fitted in keratoconus stages "1" to "2" (topographic keratoconus classification; Oculus Keratograph). Back surface toric lenses or bitoric lenses were fitted to 61.7% in keratoconus stages "2 - 3" to "4". Before patients received their final CL, a median of 2 trial lenses were required (max. 16). Mean visual acuity with lens correction was 0.8 ± 0.2 at the initial fitting, mean visual acuity with glasses correction was 0.5 ± 0.3. In 7.7% of the eyes, the KC lens fitting was discontinued due to the advanced stage of keratoconus, requiring a corneal transplant. Reasons for discontinuing contact lens fitting included lens intolerance (2.3%), application problems (0.3%) or acute corneal hydrops (0.3%). Discontinuation of lens wearing due to incompatibilities or application problems occurred in only four cases (1.1%) in the further course after lens fitting. CONCLUSIONS The use of contact lenses is an integral part of the stage-appropriate therapy of keratoconus. Good visual acuity can be achieved in all stages of keratoconus with a low drop-out rate. In most cases, the adjustment is carried out with rigid gas permeable lenses with a four-curve geometry. In initial stages, aspherical lenses may be sufficient. Toric lenses can be fitted in advanced stages when rotationally symmetrical lenses cannot achieve a satisfactory fit. If contact lenses have been successfully fitted, there are only a few cases in which patients abandon their contact lenses because of intolerance.
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- Kathrin Richter
- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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- Institut für Experimentelle Ophthalmologie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes und Medizinische Fakultät der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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- Institut für Experimentelle Ophthalmologie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar
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Qian P, Zhao Z, Chen C, Zeng Z, Li X. Two Eyes Are Better Than One: Exploiting Binocular Correlation for Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Grading. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2021; 2021:2115-2118. [PMID: 34891706 DOI: 10.1109/embc46164.2021.9630812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common eye conditions among diabetic patients. However, vision loss occurs primarily in the late stages of DR, and the symptoms of visual impairment, ranging from mild to severe, can vary greatly, adding to the burden of diagnosis and treatment in clinical practice. Deep learning methods based on retinal images have achieved remarkable success in automatic DR grading, but most of them neglect that the presence of diabetes usually affects both eyes, and ophthalmologists usually compare both eyes concurrently for DR diagnosis, leaving correlations between left and right eyes unexploited. In this study, simulating the diagnostic process, we propose a two-stream binocular network to capture the subtle correlations between left and right eyes, in which, paired images of eyes are fed into two identical subnetworks separately during training. We design a contrastive grading loss to learn binocular correlation for five-class DR detection, which maximizes inter-class dissimilarity while minimizing the intra-class difference. Experimental results on the EyePACS dataset show the superiority of the proposed binocular model, outperforming monocular methods by a large margin.Clinical relevance- Compared to conventional DR grading methods based on monocular images, our approach can provide more accurate predictions and extract graphical patterns from retinal images of both eyes for clinical reference.
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Seitz B, Daas L, Hamon L, Xanthopoulou K, Goebels S, Spira-Eppig C, Razafimino S, Szentmáry N, Langenbucher A, Flockerzi E. [Stage-appropriate treatment of keratoconus]. Ophthalmologe 2021; 118:1069-1088. [PMID: 34181061 PMCID: PMC8492599 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-021-01410-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive cone-shaped corneal protrusion that causes paracentral thinning at the apex of the cone and typically occurs asymmetrically on both sides. After a careful anamnesis and classification of the degree of severity a targeted treatment appropriate to the stage of the disease is available. If the visual acuity is no longer sufficient, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (CL) are fitted by a specialist. Riboflavin UVA cross-linking (CXL) is recommended in cases of progression and visual acuity that is still useful for the patient. Intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) are indicated for CL intolerance in cases of reduced visual acuity and a clear central cornea. If the stage is more advanced, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) or penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) is recommended. A PKP is contraindicated in acute KC but deep stromal sutures for readaptation of the Descemet tear with gas filling of the anterior chamber can considerably shorten the course. Almost no other eye disease is nowadays as easily accessible for an early instrument-based diagnosis and stage-appropriate treatment as KC.
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- B Seitz
- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Dr. Rolf M. Schwiete Zentrum für Limbusstammzellforschung und kongenitale Aniridie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Institut für Experimentelle Ophthalmologie, Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Augenheilkunde und Hochschulambulanz, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes UKS, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland
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Tomographically normal partner eye in very asymmetrical corneal ectasia: biomechanical analysis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2021; 47:366-372. [PMID: 32947382 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To point out the biomechanical changes of the topographically and tomographically normal partner eye (NPE) in patients with very asymmetrical corneal ectasia. SETTING Department of Ophthalmology, Saarland University Medical Center in Homburg/Saar, Germany. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS The topographical and tomographical results of the NPE were assessed using the Pentacam HR and the biomechanical corneal properties using the Ocular Response Analyzer (keratoconus match index [KMI], corneal hysteresis [CH], and corneal resistance factor [CRF]) and the Corvis ST (topographic biomechanical index [TBI] and Corvis biomechanical index) and compared those results with a normal control group (CG). RESULTS The clinical records of 26 patients recruited from the Homburg Keratoconus Center diagnosed with a very asymmetrical corneal ectasia were reviewed. The NPE (8.5 ± 1.5 mm Hg) showed a significantly more pathological CH (P < .001) compared with the CG. The CRF was also significantly more pathological (P = .04) for the NPE (8.3 ± 1.5 mm Hg) compared with the CG. The NPE (0.62 ± 0.32) showed a nonsignificant (P = .08) more pathological KMI compared with the CG. Nineteen (73.1%) of 26 NPE had a KMI less than 0.72 and were considered pathological. Compared with the CG, the TBI of the NPE (0.19 ± 0.25) did not differ significantly overall (P = .57). However, 5 (19.2%) of 26 eyes had a TBI more than 0.29 and were considered pathological. CONCLUSIONS Topographically and tomographically NPEs in very asymmetrical corneal ectasia frequently showed biomechanical changes. This should be considered before planning any type of refractive corneal surgery in such patients.
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[Early diagnosis of keratoconus]. Ophthalmologe 2021; 119:209-218. [PMID: 34297190 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-021-01460-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Keratoconus is morphologically associated with increasing deformation, thinning and scarring of the cornea. This functionally leads to refractive changes and visual deterioration. In the early stages there are often no clear clinical signs in the slit-lamp examination; however, confirming the diagnosis as early as possible is important in order to provide patients with an appropriate treatment. For the early diagnosis of keratoconus, various diagnostic devices have been introduced in recent years and decades. These include keratometry with reflection-based or elevation-based systems and optical coherence tomography. High-frequency ultrasound microscopy and corneal biomechanics can also be used to establish the diagnosis of keratoconus by the measurement of other parameters. The necessity and the available possibilities for early diagnosis of keratoconus are presented in more detail in this article.
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Flockerzi E, Xanthopoulou K, Goebels SC, Zemova E, Razafimino S, Hamon L, Jullien T, Klühspies U, Eppig T, Langenbucher A, Seitz B. Keratoconus staging by decades: a baseline ABCD classification of 1000 patients in the Homburg Keratoconus Center. Br J Ophthalmol 2020; 105:1069-1075. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-316789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Revised: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BackgroundThis retrospective cross-sectional study aims to analyse the keratoconus (KC) stage distribution at different ages within the Homburg Keratoconus Center (HKC).Methods1917 corneae (1000 patients) were allocated to decades of age, classified according to Belin’s ABCD KC grading system and the stage distribution was analysed.Results73 per cent (n=728) of the patients were males, 27% (n=272) were females. The highest KC prevalence occurred between 21 and 30 years (n=585 corneae, 294 patients). Regarding anterior (A) and posterior (B) curvature, the frequency of A was significantly higher than B in all age groups for stage 0, 1 and 2 (A0>B0; A1>B1; A2>B2; p<0.03, Wilcoxon matched-pairs test). There was no significant difference between the number of A3 and B3, but significantly more corneae were classified as B4 than A4 in all age groups (p<0.02). The most frequent A|B combinations were A4|B4 (n=451), A0|B0 (n=311), A2|B4 (n=242), A2|B2 (n=189) and A1|B2 (n=154). Concerning thinnest pachymetry (C), most corneae in all age groups were classified as C0>C1>C2>C3>C4 (p<0.04, Wilcoxon matched-pairs test). For the best distance visual acuity (D), a significantly higher number of corneae were classified as D1 compared to D0 (p<0.008; D1>D0>D2>D3>D4).ConclusionThe stage distributions in all age groups were similar. Early KC rather becomes manifest in the posterior than the anterior corneal curvature whereas advanced stages of posterior corneal curvature coincide with early and advanced stages of anterior corneal curvature. Thus, this study emphasises the necessity of posterior corneal surface assessment in KC as enabled by the ABCD grading system.
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[Reliability of corneal tomography after implantation of intracorneal ring segments for keratoconus]. Ophthalmologe 2020; 117:1092-1099. [PMID: 32140771 PMCID: PMC7644543 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-020-01074-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) are believed to stop the progression of keratoconus (KC). This statement on progression, however, requires knowledge about measurement reproducibility. The purpose of this study was to compare the reproducibility of tomographic parameters in eyes with KC after femtosecond laser-assisted implantation of INTACS (fs-INTACS) using two different devices and to determine which is more reliable for the follow-up of these patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this study 19 KC eyes were included and repeatedly examined 5 times with the Scheimpflug topography Pentacam HR and the Casia 2 optical coherence tomography (VA-OCT) devices. Outcome measures included the reproducibility and comparability of measurements between the two devices of (1) keratometric refractive power of the anterior cornea and (2) posterior cornea, (3) maximum keratometric refractive power, (4) central corneal thickness and (5) corneal thickness at the thinnest site. RESULTS The mean differences (Pentacam minus Casia 2) of (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) were 0.67 dpt, 0.41 dpt, 3.4 dpt, 1.5 µm and 11.8 µm, respectively. The mean SDs of the 5 repeat measurements for (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) were 0.20 dpt/0.20 dpt, 0.10 dpt/0.07 dpt, 0.75 dpt/0.5 dpt, 6.5 µm/2.4 µm (p = 0.007) and 7.3 µm/1.9 µm (p = 0.001) for Pentacam and Casia 2, respectively. Cronbach's alpha was better than 0.98 for both devices and all parameters. CONCLUSION Both Casia 2 and Pentacam enable a reliable assessment of the corneal refractive power in KC after fs-INTACS implantation; however, the reproducibility was significantly better with Casia 2 only for the measurement of corneal thickness. The Pentacam showed significantly higher values for the mean anterior and posterior corneal refractive power and measured significantly thicker at the thinnest point of the cornea compared to Casia 2.
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Re: Hwang et al.: Distinguishing highly asymmetric keratoconus eyes using combined Scheimpflug and spectral-domain OCT analysis (Ophthalmology. 2018;125:1862-1871). Ophthalmology 2019; 126:e57-e58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2019.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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