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Abtahi MA, Beheshtnejad AH, Latifi G, Akbari-Kamrani M, Ghafarian S, Masoomi A, Sonbolastan SA, Jahanbani-Ardakani H, Atighechian M, Banan L, Nouri H, Abtahi SH. Corneal Epithelial Thickness Mapping: A Major Review. J Ophthalmol 2024; 2024:6674747. [PMID: 38205099 PMCID: PMC10776199 DOI: 10.1155/2024/6674747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The corneal epithelium (CE) is the outermost layer of the cornea with constant turnover, relative stability, remarkable plasticity, and compensatory properties to mask alterations in the underlying stroma. The advent of quantitative imaging modalities capable of producing epithelial thickness mapping (ETM) has made it possible to characterize better the different patterns of epithelial remodeling. In this comprehensive synthesis, we reviewed all available data on ETM with different methods, including very high-frequency ultrasound (VHF-US) and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in normal individuals, corneal or systemic diseases, and corneal surgical scenarios. We excluded OCT studies that manually measured the corneal epithelial thickness (CET) (e.g., by digital calipers) or the CE (e.g., by confocal scanning or handheld pachymeters). A comparison of different CET measuring technologies and devices capable of producing thickness maps is provided. Normative data on CET and the possible effects of gender, aging, diurnal changes, refraction, and intraocular pressure are discussed. We also reviewed ETM data in several corneal disorders, including keratoconus, corneal dystrophies, recurrent epithelial erosion, herpes keratitis, keratoplasty, bullous keratopathy, carcinoma in situ, pterygium, and limbal stem cell deficiency. The available data on the potential role of ETM in indicating refractive surgeries, planning the procedure, and assessing postoperative changes are reviewed. Alterations in ETM in systemic and ocular conditions such as eyelid abnormalities and dry eye disease and the effects of contact lenses, topical medications, and cataract surgery on the ETM profile are discussed.
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- Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Research Institute for Ophthalmology and Vision Science, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Rodríguez-Calvo-de-Mora M, Rocha-de-Lossada C, Romano V, Rodríguez-Vallejo M, Fernández J. Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty combined with presbyopia-correcting and toric intraocular lenses - a narrative review. BMC Ophthalmol 2023; 23:483. [PMID: 38007433 PMCID: PMC10675930 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-023-03240-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023] Open
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is the leading indication for EK and may coexist with cataract and presbyopia. Notably, the outcomes of phacoemulsification in FECD patients are not as favorable as those in eyes without this condition. Historically, only monofocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) were recommended for these patients. However, recent reports have described the implantation of Premium-IOLs (such as Multifocal IOLs, Enhanced Depth of Focus IOLs, and Toric IOLs) in FECD eyes undergoing cataract surgery and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). While the results are encouraging, they are not as optimal as those from unoperated eyes, especially when comparing simultaneous procedures to sequential ones. It's advised to perform the DMEK first to improve the accuracy of IOL calculations. Still, even successfully operated eyes may experience secondary graft failure or graft rejection after DMEK. The success rate of a secondary DMEK is typically lower than that of the initial procedure. Furthermore, if the postoperative thickness after DMEK is less than anticipated, laser enhancements might not be an option. There's a pressing need for more controlled and randomized clinical trials to ascertain the safety and effectiveness of Premium-IOLs for FECD eyes. This narrative review aims to collate evidence on the use of Premium IOL technologies in eyes receiving EK and to underscore key points for surgeons performing EK combined with cataract surgery.
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- Marina Rodríguez-Calvo-de-Mora
- Qvision, Department of Ophthalmology of VITHAS Almería Hospital, Almería, 04120, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, VITHAS Málaga, Málaga, 29016, Spain
- Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Plaza del Hospital Civil, S/N, Málaga, 29009, Spain
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- Qvision, Department of Ophthalmology of VITHAS Almería Hospital, Almería, 04120, Spain
- Ophthalmology Department, VITHAS Málaga, Málaga, 29016, Spain
- Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga, Plaza del Hospital Civil, S/N, Málaga, 29009, Spain
- Departamento de Cirugía, Área de Oftalmología, Universidad de Sevilla, Doctor Fedriani, S/N, Seville, 41009, Spain
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- Ophthalmic Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Ophthalmic Unit, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Qvision, Department of Ophthalmology of VITHAS Almería Hospital, Almería, 04120, Spain
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Sunouchi C, Hayashi T, Shimizu T, Hara Y, Kurita J, Kobashigawa H, Oyakawa I, Ida Y, Kobayashi A, Shoji J, Yamagami S. A Comparison of the Corneal Thickness Following Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty and Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Curr Eye Res 2023; 48:712-718. [PMID: 37052462 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2023.2203424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the central corneal thickness before and after Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), and to evaluate the recipient corneal thickness following DSAEK. METHODS The corneal thickness was compared between two groups of eyes following DMEK and DSAEK, performed by a single surgeon between 2015 and 2017. We evaluated the recipient corneal thickness and central corneal thickness pre- and postoperatively at 1, 3, and 6 months using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Recipient corneal thickness was defined as the corneal thickness without graft thickness. RESULTS We included DMEK and DSAEK eyes (n = 26 each), which were similar in terms of their etiologies. Preoperatively, there was no significant difference in the central corneal thickness between the groups (DSAEK, median [interquartile range]: 721 [606.5 to 847.8] µm; and DMEK: 690 [618 to 722.3] µm; p = 0.30). Despite the tendency of the central corneal thickness to be significantly greater (p < .01) at 6 months following DSAEK (619.5 [607.8 to 661.3] µm) compared with that following DMEK (497.5 [475.8 to 525.3] µm), there was no significant difference at 6 months between the recipient corneal thickness following DSAEK (488.5 [443.8 to 515] µm) and central corneal thickness following DMEK (p = 0.54). CONCLUSIONS DSAEK eyes display a similar tendency of stromal thinning as DMEK eyes.
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- Chihiro Sunouchi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Heart Life Hospital, Okinawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Yokohama Minami Kyosai Hospital, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medical Science, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Shoji Eye Clinic, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Nihon University of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Fenech MT, Coco G, Pagano L, Gadhvi KA, Titley M, Levis HJ, Parekh M, Kaye SB, Romano V. Thinning rate over 24 months in ultrathin DSAEK. Eye (Lond) 2023; 37:655-659. [PMID: 35292772 PMCID: PMC9998379 DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02011-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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AIM To describe the changes in corneal graft thickness following ultrathin Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (UT-DSAEK) comparing pre- and postoperative values over a 24-month period. METHODS In this retrospective single-center case series, patients who received eye bank-prepared tissues for UT-DSAEK surgery were included. Preoperative and postoperative graft thickness measurements were determined in the eye bank and in clinic using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) images. Graft thickness measurements and their percentage change between preoperative values and values at 1 day, 1 week and 1, 6, 12, 24 months were calculated. RESULTS In total, 47 eyes of 47 patients with a mean age of 69 ± 11 years (29 males) were included. Twnty-three patients had Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy (49%) and the remaining 24 had pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (51%). In total, 29/47 eyes underwent UT-DSAEK alone (62%) and 18/47 received combined cataract surgery as a triple procedure (38%). Preoperative donor graft thickness was 92 ± 28 μm. Compared to preoperative values, where graft thickness increased to 194 ± 101.3 μm at 1 day, 151.1 ± 71.4 μm at 1 week, and 108.4 ± 52.5 μm at 1 month. Graft thickness continued to gradually decrease over time until 6 months (91.7 ± 33.6 μm), and then plateaued at 12 months (83.9 ± 25.0 μm), showing minimal changes at 2 years (101.4 ± 37.5 μm). CONCLUSION Preoperative DSAEK graft thickness measurements as reported by the eye bank are a valid approximation of DSAEK graft thickness at 6 months after surgery and these measurements tend to stabilize over time up to 2 years after surgery.
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- Matthew T Fenech
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Clinical Science and Translational Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK.
- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, via Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, MI, Italy.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Eye and Vision Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Instituto Universitario, Universidad de Oviedo and Fundacion de Investigacion Oftalmologica, Oviedo, Spain
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Mukhija R, Maharana PK, Aron N, Sinha R, Sharma N, Satpathy G, Titiyal JS, Agarwal T. Role of therapeutic contact lens following Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty: A randomized control trial. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:75-81. [PMID: 33323579 PMCID: PMC7926145 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_538_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Purpose Therapeutic contact lenses (TCL) are known to help in epithelial healing and decreasing pain after various corneal surgeries. However, literature lacks any data describing their use following Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) where intraoperative epithelial debridement is commonly performed. Here we study the efficacy and safety of TCL in patients undergoing DSAEK. Methods In this prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial. 40 eyes of 40 patients of pseudophakic bullous keratopathy undergoing DSAEK were enrolled and randomized into two groups, control (no TCL) and test (TCL). Primary outcome was time taken for epithelial healing and secondary outcomes were postoperative pain score, graft attachment, best spectacle-corrected visual acuity, and endothelial cell loss at 3 months. Results Average time taken for epithelial healing was 3.35 ± 0.49 days in the test group and 4.95 ± 1.05 days in the control group (P < 0.001). Average pain scores in first operative week were significantly lower in the test group as compared to control (P < 0.001). Graft detachment occurred in eight patients in control group and two in test group (P = 0.03). Both rebubbling rates and average endothelial cell loss at 3 months were higher in the control group with P = 0.07 and 0.06 respectively. No contact lens-related adverse effects were noted during the study period. Conclusion Use of TCL in DSAEK leads to faster epithelial healing and lesser postoperative pain. In addition, it may also contribute to lower rebubbling rates and endothelial cell loss.
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- Ritika Mukhija
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Chen H, Tian L, Le Q, Zhao F, Zhao Y, Chen Y, Yang Y, Hong J, Xu J. Femtosecond laser-assisted Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty: a prospective study of 6-month visual outcomes, corneal thickness and endothelial cell loss. Int Ophthalmol 2020; 40:2065-2075. [DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01383-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Accuracy of Corneal Thickness by Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography and Scheimpflug Camera in Virgin and Treated Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy. Cornea 2018; 37:727-733. [PMID: 29384811 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess intraobserver repeatability, intersession reproducibility, and agreement of swept-source Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and the Scheimpflug camera in measuring corneal thickness in virgin and grafted eyes with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD). METHODS Thirty-six control eyes, 35 FECD eyes, 30 FECD with corneal edema eyes, 25 Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) eyes, and 29 Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) eyes were included. The apical center, pupillary center, and thinnest corneal thickness were determined in 3 consecutive images and repeated 2 weeks later. Repeatability and reproducibility coefficients, intraclass correlation coefficients, and 95% limits of agreement (LOA) between measurements were calculated. Agreement between devices was assessed using Bland-Altman analysis. RESULTS Corneal thickness measurements were highly reproducible and repeatable with both systems. SS-OCT showed better repeatability in all corneal locations in the normal, FECD, FECD with edema, DSAEK, and DMEK groups (coefficient of variation ≤0.60%, ≤0.36%, ≤0.43%, ≤1.09%, and ≤0.48%, respectively) than the Scheimpflug (coefficient of variation ≤1.15%, ≤0.92%, ≤1.10%, ≤1.25%, and ≤1.14%, respectively). Between-session 95% LOA for SS-OCT was less than 3% for all groups except for the FECD with edema group, being almost double using the Scheimpflug camera. Differences between instruments were statistically significant in all groups and locations (P < 0.01) except in the DSAEK group (P ≤ 0.51); however, SS-OCT underestimated all measurements. CONCLUSIONS SS-OCT provides better reproducible and repeatable measurements of corneal thickness than those obtained with the Scheimpflug camera in patients with FECD or an endothelial transplant. Variations between examinations higher than the 95% LOA observed in our study should raise awareness of changes in the endothelial function.
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Venkateswaran N, Galor A, Wang J, Karp CL. Optical coherence tomography for ocular surface and corneal diseases: a review. EYE AND VISION 2018; 5:13. [PMID: 29942817 PMCID: PMC5996489 DOI: 10.1186/s40662-018-0107-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2018] [Accepted: 05/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The advent of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging has changed the way ophthalmologists image the ocular surface and anterior segment of the eye. Its ability to obtain dynamic, high and ultra-high resolution, cross-sectional images of the ocular surface and anterior segment in a noninvasive and rapid manner allows for ease of use. In this review, we focus on the use of anterior segment OCT, which provides an “optical biopsy” or in vivo imaging of various ocular surface and corneal pathologies, allowing the clinician to diagnose diseases otherwise not visualized by traditional methods. The utility of anterior segment OCT for various anterior segment pathologies is reviewed.
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- Nandini Venkateswaran
- 1Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, McKnight Building Room 202A, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, 900 NW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- 1Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, McKnight Building Room 202A, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, 900 NW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136 USA.,2Department of Ophthalmology, Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125 USA
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- 1Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, McKnight Building Room 202A, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, 900 NW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- 1Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, McKnight Building Room 202A, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, 900 NW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33136 USA
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Corneal Astigmatism Stability in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty for Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy. Cornea 2017; 35:932-7. [PMID: 27191667 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000000882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To calculate the magnitude and angle of the shift in corneal astigmatism associated with Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) surgery to determine the feasibility of concurrent astigmatism correction at the time of DMEK triple procedures. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS Forty-seven eyes that previously underwent the DMEK procedure for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy and that had more than 1.0 diopter (D) of front corneal astigmatism preoperatively were identified. All DMEK surgeries used a clear corneal temporal incision of 3.2 mm. Surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) was evaluated 6 months postsurgery with vector analysis using Scheimpflug image reading. RESULTS We did not find a difference between pre- and postoperative magnitude of front astigmatism (P = 0.88; paired t test). The magnitude of the SIA front surface was 0.77 ± 0.63 D (range, 0.10-3.14 D). The centroid vector of the SIA front surface was 0.14 at 89.3°. A hyperopic corneal power shift was noted in both the front surface by 0.26 ± 0.74 D (range, 0.45-3.05 D) (P = 0.018; paired t test) and back surface by 0.56 ± 0.55 D (range, 0.25-2.40 D) (P < 0.01; paired t test). CONCLUSIONS DMEK surgery induces minimal amounts of corneal astigmatism that is a with-the-rule shift associated with a temporal clear corneal incision. The stability of these data from preop to postop supports the plausibility of incorporating astigmatism correction with the cautious use of toric intraocular lenses for patients with Fuchs corneal dystrophy and cataract.
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Astigmatism Correction With Toric Intraocular Lenses in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Triple Procedures. Cornea 2016; 36:269-274. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Raj A, Dhasmana R, Bahadur H, Nagpal RC. Evaluation of the Central Corneal Thickness with Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomogram after Penetrating Keratoplasty. J Clin Diagn Res 2016; 10:NC05-NC08. [PMID: 27891366 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2016/20648.8750] [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: 04/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Graft central thickness evaluates the graft quality which affects the outcome of Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK). It varies at different point of time after PK. Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (ASOCT) can measure graft's central thickness with quite high precision. AIM The purpose of the study was to monitor the Central Corneal thickness (CCT) with ASOCT after PK and to evaluate its relationship with the pre-operative diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is an observational retrospective study where records of optical PK done in December 2012 and June 2015 were reviewed. Graft central thickness were analysed by ASOCT for all the patients post-operatively at first post-operative day, 3 and 6 months post PK by pachymetry scan and the images captured were analysed for CCT with inbuilt calipers. RESULTS Fifty one eyes of 50 patients with age range of 17-80years (mean 51.64years ±SD 18.45 years) with clear grafts were reviewed in the present study. All subjects recruited were analysed for the indications of PK. Adherent leucoma 20(39.21%) was most common indication for PK. Mean CCT were 647.31±90.40, 605.31±75.08,564.66±66.26 and 537.37±64.09 respectively on first post-operative day, 1, 3 and 6 months. Graft CCT significantly decreased between first post-operative day and 1 month and it showed further decrease at 3 to 6 months post PK. The CCT at 6 month post-surgery showed a strongly positive correlation with the Intraocular Pressure (IOP) (r=0.66) and weakly positive correlation with Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA) (r=0.28). CONCLUSION Graft central thickness is considered to be quantitative method for evaluating corneal oedema post PK. CCT decreases in post-operative period irrespective of indications of PK.
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- Anuradha Raj
- Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University , Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University , Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University , Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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- Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University , Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
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Lin HC, Tew TB, Hsieh YT, Lin SY, Chang HW, Hu FR, Chen WL. Using optical coherence tomography to assess the role of age and region in corneal epithelium and palisades of vogt. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4234. [PMID: 27583846 PMCID: PMC5008530 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT) to observe the morphology and epithelial thickness (ET) of the palisades of Vogt (POV), and to evaluate the role of age and region on these structures.One hundred twelve eyes of 112 healthy subjects were enrolled and divided into 4 groups: A (0-19), B (20-39), C (40-59), and D (≥60 years old). RTvue-100 OCT was applied on the cornea and the limbus. The morphology of the subepithelial stroma underneath the epithelium of POV was classified into typical and atypical types. Maximum ET of POV was measured manually from OCT images.The positive rate of typical POV in superior, nasal, temporal, and inferior limbus was: Group A: 100%, 69.2%, 65.4%, 100%; Group B: 100%, 73.5%, 61.8%, 94.1%; Group C: 95.8%, 41.7%, 37.5%, 83.3%; Group D: 67.9%, 0%, 3.6%, 25%, showing a significant decreasing tendency with age. The maximum ET of POV in superior, nasal, temporal, and inferior limbus was: Group A: 103.5 ± 10.1 um, 89.2 ± 9.7 um, 87.9 ± 13.6 um, 104.7 ± 14.1 um; Group B: 111.4 ± 15.8 um, 85.3 ± 9.9 um, 88.2 ± 8.6 um, 112.6 ± 19.7 um; Group C: 116.4 ± 16.4 um, 82.8 ± 11.6 um, 87.0 ± 11.6 um, 120.0 ± 25.6 um; Group D: 96.3 ± 17.9 um, 73.8 ± 15.9 um, 79.2 ± 16.7 um, 87.4 ± 18.5 um. Age-dependent change was observed. In general, the maximum ET of POV in superior/inferior quadrants was thicker than the other 2 quadrants.Spectral-domain OCT is a useful tool to observe the limbal microstructure and provide invaluable information. Aging and anatomic regions had significant effects on the microstructure of these areas.
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- Hsuan-Chieh Lin
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Hsinchu Branch, Hsinchu
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Cathay General Hospital
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
- Center of Corneal Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Biology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei
- Center of Corneal Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Biology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Correspondence: Wei-Li Chen, Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7 Chung-Shan South Road, Post Code 100, Taipei, Taiwan (e-mail: )
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Kanellopoulos AJ, Asimellis G. In pursuit of objective dry eye screening clinical techniques. EYE AND VISION 2016; 3:1. [PMID: 26783543 PMCID: PMC4716631 DOI: 10.1186/s40662-015-0032-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Dry eye is a multifactorial, progressive, and chronic disease of the tears and ocular surface. The disease is multi-factorial and has intermittent symptoms. Discomfort, visual disturbance, tear film instability with potential damage to the ocular surface, and increased tear film osmolarity are known associates. Dry eye is a common clinical problem for eye-care providers worldwide and there is a large number of clinical investigative techniques for the evaluation of dry eye. Despite this, however, there is no globally accepted guideline for dry eye diagnosis and none of the available tests may hold the title of the ‘gold standard’. The majority of the techniques involved in the diagnosis of the disease, particularly for its early stages, has a large degree of subjectivity. The purpose of this article is to review existing dry eye investigative techniques and to present a new objective dry eye screening technique based on optical coherence tomography.
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- Anastasios John Kanellopoulos
- Laservision.gr Clinical and Research Eye Institute, 17 Tsocha Street, Athens, 11521 Greece ; Department of Ophthalmology, New York University Medical School, New York, NY USA
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- Laservision.gr Clinical and Research Eye Institute, 17 Tsocha Street, Athens, 11521 Greece
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López de la Fuente C, Sánchez-Cano A, Segura F, Hospital EO, Pinilla I. Evaluation of Total Corneal Thickness and Corneal Layers With Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography. J Refract Surg 2016; 32:27-32. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20151207-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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PURPOSE:
To evaluate total corneal thickness and corneal layers in healthy young adults using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography and to describe its repeatability and reproducibility.
METHODS:
Eighty-six eyes from 86 healthy volunteers were prospectively and consecutively enrolled. Manual measurements of central corneal thickness (CCT) and central thickness of epithelium, Bowman's layer, stroma, and the Descemet–endothelium complex were performed using Spectralis OCT (Heidelberg Engineering, Heidelberg, Germany). To assess the reliability of the repeated measurements, intraclass correlation coefficients and coefficients of variation were used.
RESULTS:
Mean CCT, epithelium, Bowman's layer, stroma, and Descemet–endothelium values were 555.50 ± 29.64, 54.60 ± 4.25, 16.70 ± 1.73, 467.51 ± 28.91, and 16.74 ± 1.66
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m, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficients ranged from 0.746 (Bowman's layer) to 0.999 (CCT and stroma) and from 0.483 (Bowman's layer) to 0.995 (CCT) and 0.998 (stroma) for intraobserver repeatability and interobserver reproducibility, respectively. The measurements showed coefficients of variation lower than 11% in all cases.
CONCLUSIONS:
This study establishes a normal database for corneal thickness and all its layers in healthy young adults with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography. This device exhibited a high degree of intraobserver repeatability and interobserver reproducibility for all regions except Bowman's layer.
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J Refract Surg.
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Girard MJA, Ang M, Chung CW, Farook M, Strouthidis N, Mehta JS, Mari JM. Enhancement of Corneal Visibility in Optical Coherence Tomography Images Using Corneal Adaptive Compensation. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2015; 4:3. [PMID: 26046005 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.4.3.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Accepted: 03/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To improve the contrast of optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of the cornea (post processing). METHODS We have recently developed standard compensation (SC) algorithms to remove light attenuation artifacts. A more recent approach, namely adaptive compensation (AC), further limited noise overamplification within deep tissue regions. AC was shown to work efficiently when all A-scan signals were fully attenuated at high depth. But in many imaging applications (e.g., OCT imaging of the cornea), such an assumption is not satisfied, which can result in strong noise overamplification. A corneal adaptive compensation (CAC) algorithm was therefore developed to overcome such limitation. CAC benefited from local A-scan processing (rather than global as in AC) and its performance was compared with that of SC and AC using Fourier-domain OCT images of four human corneas. RESULTS CAC provided considerably superior image contrast improvement than SC or AC did, with excellent visibility of the corneal stroma, low noise overamplification, homogeneous signal amplification, and high contrast. Specifically, CAC provided mean interlayer contrasts (a measure of high stromal visibility and low noise) greater than 0.97, while SC and AC provided lower values ranging from 0.38 to 1.00. CONCLUSION CAC provided considerable improvement compared with SC and AC by eliminating noise overamplification, while maintaining all benefits of compensation, thus making the corneal endothelium and corneal thickness easily identifiable. TRANSLATIONAL RELEVANCE CAC may find wide applicability in clinical practice and could contribute to improved morphometric and biomechanical understanding of the cornea.
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- Michaël J A Girard
- In vivo Biomechanics Laboratory Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore ; Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
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- In vivo Biomechanics Laboratory Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore ; NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore ; Department of Clinical Sciences, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Singapore
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Long-term safety and efficacy of high-fluence collagen crosslinking of the vehicle cornea in Boston keratoprosthesis type 1. Cornea 2015; 33:914-8. [PMID: 25014143 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000000176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of very high-fluence collagen crosslinking (CXL) as a means of achieving increased corneal rigidity and reduced enzymatic digestion in the vehicle cornea of Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) type 1. METHODS Eleven consecutive patients fitted with a KPro (5 with a previous repeat cornea graft failure, 4 with ocular cicatricial pemphigoid, and 2 with chemical burn) underwent donor vehicle cornea pretreatment with very high-fluence prophylactic CXL in a 2-step procedure. First, the donor cornea was crosslinked with an intrastromal riboflavin instillation through a femtosecond laser-created pocket. This was followed up with a superficial CXL treatment. On the completion of the CXL pretreatment, the cornea center was trephined with the femtosecond laser, and the KPro was fitted onto the crosslinked donor cornea. Visual acuity, corneal surface, and donor vehicle cornea stability were evaluated. Follow-up evaluations were conducted over the next 9 years with a mean of 7.5 years. RESULTS Mean uncorrected visual acuity improved from light perception to 20/60. One patient required a follow-up surgery, because of significant melt in the host cornea. None of the eyes developed melts and/or infection, especially on the vehicle cornea on which the KPro was fitted. CONCLUSIONS Pretreatment with intrastromal and superficial very high-fluence CXL in conjunction with Boston type 1 KPro seems to be a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for achieving increased vehicle donor cornea rigidity. Additionally, there is an increased resistance to enzymatic degradation. This application may serve to enhance the biomechanical stability and external disease resistance of the donor vehicle cornea in patients with advanced external disease.
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M. Rate of Change of Curvature of the Corneal Stromal Surface Drives Epithelial Compensatory Changes and Remodeling. J Refract Surg 2014; 30:799-802. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20141113-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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