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Xu X, Wu Y, Gu R, Zhang Z, Liu X, Hu Y, Li X, Lin D, Bao Z. Nanoparticle-hydrogel composite as dual-drug delivery system for the potential application of corneal graft rejection. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 201:114351. [PMID: 38851460 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114351] [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: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Immune rejection remains the major cause of corneal graft failure. Immunosuppressants (such as rapamycin; RAPA) adjunctive to antibiotics (such as levofloxacin hydrochloride; Lev) are a clinical mainstay after corneal grafts but suffer from poor ocular bioavailability associated with severe side effects. In this study, we fabricated a Lev@RAPA micelle loaded cationic peptide-based hydrogel (NapFFKK) as a dual-drug delivery system by integrating RAPA micelles with Lev into a cationic NapFFKK hydrogel to potentially reduced the risk of corneal graft rejection. The properties of the resulting hydrogels were characterized using transmission electronmicroscopy and rheometer. Lev@RAPA micelles loaded NapFFKK hydrogel provided sustained in vitro drug release without compromising their inherent pharmacological activities. Topical instillation of Lev@RAPA micelles loaded NapFFKK hydrogel resulted in the great ocular tolerance and extended precorneal retention over 60 min, thus significantly enhancing the ocular bioavailability of both Lev and RAPA. Overall, such dual-drug delivery system might be a promising formulation for the suppression of corneal graft failure.
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- Xiaoning Xu
- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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- National Clinical Research Center of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou 325027, China.
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Cruz GKP, Júnior MAF, Mota FM, Maidana GM, Zulin MEG, Frota OP, Santos VEP, Vitor AF. A Descriptive Study of Corneal Graft Failure in Retransplant Patients. Transplant Proc 2024; 56:1129-1133. [PMID: 38744590 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2024.04.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the main predictors for corneal graft failure in patients who underwent retransplantation. METHOD This is a cross-sectional research with a quantitative and analytical approach, conducted based on data from secondary sources of a Human Eye Tissue Bank (HETB) in Northeast Brazil. Data were collected from the medical charts of all patients transplanted between January 2010 and December 2014. Descriptive statistics were used for the univariate analysis by means of absolute and relative frequencies and means. For the inferential analysis, the chi-square (X²) and the Fisher's Exact tests were used. RESULTS A total of 241 records were reviewed, representing 258 keratoplasties, of which 27 (10.46%) were retransplantations due to corneal graft failure. Of the total, 55.56% of the individuals were female, with a mean age of 58.56 years, 55.56% of the population was brown, and the highest relative frequency of housing found was in the Central Mesoregion. Of the corneal graft failure cases, 88.89% were due to late failure, 30.77% of cases were classified as pseudophakic and 11.57% as aphakic. Through inferential analysis, a statistical association was obtained among the variable "corneal graft failure" and mesoregion of the state, presence of glaucoma, vascularization, and classification of the eye. CONCLUSION The prognosis of keratoplasty is of multifactorial nature. Factors such as mesoregion of the State (place of residence), glaucoma, corneal vascularization, and aphakic eyes represent predictors for graft failure in the analyzed sample.
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- Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
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- Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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- Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
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Westin IM, Viberg A, Golovleva I, Byström B. CTG18.1 expansion in transcription factor 4 (TCF4) in corneal graft failure: preliminary study. Cell Tissue Bank 2024; 25:613-618. [PMID: 38206443 PMCID: PMC11142935 DOI: 10.1007/s10561-023-10123-y] [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: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is caused by a corneal endothelial cell loss, leading to corneal edema and visual impairment. The most significant genetic risk factor for FECD is an expansion of the CTG18.1 locus in transcription factor 4 (TCF4). The current treatment for severe FECD is corneal transplantation, with Descemet stripping automated keratoplasty (DSAEK) as a common surgical method. Although successful in most cases, the risk for transplant failure due to diverse causes must be considered. In this study, we investigated if presence of TCF4 CTG18.1 expansion with more than 31 (n ≥ 31) repeats in donated corneal grafts could be a reason for corneal transplant failure after DSAEK. For this, nine consecutively failed DSAEK corneal grafts were genotyped for CTG18.1 repeat length. One-sided Mann-Whitney U test was performed to evaluate if failed DSAEK corneal grafts had longer CTG18.1 repeats than healthy controls from the same population. All failed corneal grafts had CTG18.1 n ≤ 27 with a median of 18 (IQR 8.0) repeats for the longest allele. There was no statistical difference in CTG18.1 repeat lengths between failed corneal grafts and the geographically matched healthy control group. In conclusion, none of the nine failed corneal grafts in our material had CTG18.1 repeat lengths ≥ 31, a cut-off known to have a biological relevance in FECD. Thus, our results suggest that the assessment of donors and inspection of the corneal tissue before the decision for procurement is sufficient, in terms of recognizing FECD in the donor.
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- Ida Maria Westin
- Department of Medical Biosciences, Medical and Clinical Genetics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Biosciences, Medical and Clinical Genetics, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Niazi S, del Barrio JA, Doroodgar F, Javadi MA, Alió JL. Main issues in deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty: A systematic narrative review. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2024; 14:34-43. [PMID: 38654987 PMCID: PMC11034680 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo-d-23-00175] [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: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) has emerged as a transformative approach in managing corneal pathologies, notably keratoconus (KC), providing a viable alternative to penetrating keratoplasty (PK). This systematic review explores the intricacies of DALK, comparing its preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations with PK. Extensive literature searches revealed a wealth of data regarding DALK's advantages and challenges, with an emphasis on graft survival, visual outcomes, and complications. In the preoperative phase, DALK showcases its versatility, catering to a wide spectrum of patients, including those with KC and ocular surface disorders. Intraoperatively, it offers innovative techniques to address emphysema, bubble formation, and Descemet's membrane perforation, all while maintaining a strong focus on patient-centered outcomes. Postoperatively, DALK's lower rejection rates and decreased complications underscore its potential superiority over PK, although unique challenges such as graft failure from nonimmunologic factors demand vigilant management. This comprehensive review not only serves as a valuable resource for ophthalmic surgeons but also sheds light on the evolving landscape of corneal transplantation, highlighting DALK's role as a transformative force in the field.
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- Sana Niazi
- Translational Ophthalmology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Vissum Corporación, Alicante, Spain
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- Translational Ophthalmology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Labbafinezhad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Division of Ophthalmology, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, Alicante, Spain
- Vissum Miranza, Alicante, Spain
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Alió del Barrio JL, II Medalle RS, Pederzolli M. Phakic anterior chamber intraocular lens removal with simultaneous posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2024; 14:117-120. [PMID: 38654997 PMCID: PMC11034693 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo-d-23-00168] [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: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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The purpose of this study was to describe a case and clinical course of simultaneous anterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (AC-pIOL) removal, implantation of a posterior chamber phakic intraocular implantable collamer lens (ICL), and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). This was a case report of a 44-year-old male with a unilateral decompensated cornea from a displaced Duet-Kelman lens on his left eye that underwent pIOL extraction and implantation of a posterior chamber phakic intraocular ICL and simultaneous DMEK. After 6 months, the cornea of the left eye had regained clarity, the Descemet membrane was graft stable, and the ICL implanted was centered with good vault. Postoperative anisometropia was avoided. There was no development of cataracts or other complications. The simultaneous pIOL extraction, ICL implantation, and DMEK in our case showed good results with full restoration of anterior segment anatomy and return of transparency of the cornea. The current case shows the feasibility of the simultaneous approach instead of sequential as an alternative for patients with endothelial disease associated with AC pIOLs, restoring vision and anatomy and also avoiding postoperative anisometropia.
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- Jorge L. Alió del Barrio
- Department of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Vissum Grupo Miranza, Alicante, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology, Universidad Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain
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- Research, Development and Innovation Department, Vissum Grupo Miranza, Alicante, Spain
- Associated Cebu Eye Specialists, Cebu, Philippines
- Department of Ophthalmology, Cebu Institute of Medicine, Cebu, Philippines
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- Research, Development and Innovation Department, Vissum Grupo Miranza, Alicante, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology, Cornea and Ocular Surface, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Yusef YN, Osipyan GA, Fisenko NV, Dzamikhova AK. [Modern techniques and features of selective keratoplasty]. Vestn Oftalmol 2024; 140:150-157. [PMID: 38739145 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma2024140022150] [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] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Selective keratoplasty involves replacing the affected layers of the cornea with similar donor tissue. In case of pathological changes in the middle and posterior stroma, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is performed. Chronic corneal edema caused by endothelial dysfunction is an indication for endothelial keratoplasty - Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) or Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK). Compared to penetrating keratoplasty (PK), these operations are characterized by a low risk of damage to intraocular structures and a relatively short rehabilitation period. Complications of selective keratoplasty include the formation of a false chamber between the lamellar graft and the recipient's cornea, ocular hypertension during anterior chamber air tamponade. Persistent epithelial defect can be a sign of primary graft failure in DALK, DSAEK and DMEK. Selective keratoplasty is characterized by a lower incidence of immune rejection than PK. In some cases, DALK can be complicated by corneal changes related to suture fixation of the graft. Long-term postoperative use of topical glucocorticoids can cause ocular hypertension and cataracts.
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- Yu N Yusef
- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
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- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
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- Krasnov Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Moscow, Russia
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Alió JL, Niazi S, Doroodgar F, Barrio JLAD, Hashemi H, Javadi MA. Main issues in penetrating keratoplasty. Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2024; 14:50-58. [PMID: 38654981 PMCID: PMC11034681 DOI: 10.4103/tjo.tjo-d-24-00001] [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: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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This review explores contemporary challenges in penetrating keratoplasty (PK), focusing on technical intricacies, technological advancements, and strategies for preventing graft rejection. A systematic literature search from January 2018 to July 2023 was conducted across PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science, Scopus, and EMBASE. The inclusion criteria comprised studies on PK and its comparison with other corneal pathologies, with emphasis on keratoconus (KC). Two independent reviewers screened studies, extracting relevant data. The review covers PK evolution, highlighting infra-red femtosecond lasers' impact on graft shapes, minimizing astigmatism, and enhancing wound healing. Graft rejection, a primary complication, is examined, detailing risk factors and preventive measures. Preoperative considerations, diagnostic techniques for rejection, and PK in KC are discussed. Postoperative care's significance, including intraocular pressure monitoring and steroid administration, is emphasized. The paper concludes with a comprehensive approach to prevent graft rejection, involving topical and systemic medications. An outlook on evolving monoclonal antibody research is presented. As the field progresses, personalized approaches and ongoing therapeutic exploration are expected to refine strategies, enhancing PK outcomes.
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- Jorge L. Alió
- Division of Ophthalmology, Universidad Miguel Hernández, Alicante, Spain
- Vissum Miranza Alicante, Alicante, Spain
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- Translational Ophthalmology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Translational Ophthalmology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Negah Aref Ophthalmic Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Noor Research Center for Ophthalmic Epidemiology, Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Ophthalmic Research Center, Labbafinezhad Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Wang Y, Cheng J, Yang N, Li T, Dong Y, Xie L. Combined versus sequential penetrating keratoplasty and cataract surgery for herpes simplex keratitis: a retrospective study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1190485. [PMID: 37547606 PMCID: PMC10403230 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1190485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Purpose To compare the surgical outcomes of combined penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and cataract surgery with those of sequential surgery (cataract surgery after PK) for herpes simplex keratitis (HSK). Methods The medical records of consecutive patients diagnosed with HSK who underwent combined or sequential PK and cataract surgery in active and stable stages between June 2015 and June 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Complications, graft survival, endothelial cell density (ECD), and final BCVA were compared and analyzed between both surgical methods in each stage. Results A total of 171 eyes of 171 patients were enrolled, including active stage (69 combined, 46 sequential) and stable stage (34 combined, 22 sequential). The average follow up was 24.2 ± 15.8 months (range, 3 months - 48 months). The final BCVA had obvious improvement and the postoperative ECD was not different in combined and sequential groups of each stage. In sequential group of active stage, 66.7% of persistent epithelial defects and 50% of HSK recurrence occurred within 3 months after cataract surgery; nevertheless, compared to that in sequential group, capsular rupture (p = 0.021), persistent epithelial defects (p = 0.027), and HSK recurrence (p = 0.035) occurred more frequently in combined group, leading to a lower graft survival rate (p = 0.045); at the last visit, 46.4 and 67.4% of grafts remained clear in combined and sequential groups, respectively. By contrary, 82.4 and 50.0% of grafts remained clear in stable stages of combined and sequential groups at the last visit, respectively, and a higher graft survival rate was observed in combined group (p = 0.030). Conclusion Although the postoperative ECD is not different between two surgical groups in each stage, sequential surgery in active stage of HSK seems to have advantages in less complications and higher graft survival rate, whereas combined surgery in stable stage has a better outcome than that in sequential surgery.
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- Yani Wang
- Medical College, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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Motwani M. A Novel Procedure for Keratoconus/Corneal Ectasia Treating Epithelial Compensation of Higher-Order Aberrations, Topographic Guided Ablation, and Corneal Cross Linking - The CREATE+CXL Protocol. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:1981-1992. [PMID: 37469861 PMCID: PMC10352124 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s411472] [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: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Purpose To present the outcomes of a retrospective study in keratoconus/corneal ectasia patients of treating the higher order aberrations compensated for the corneal epithelium in addition to topographic guided ablation followed by corneal cross linking. Methods Twenty-seven eyes of 14 patients were treated for keratoconus/corneal ectasia utilizing trans-epithelial topographic guided ablation photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for treatment of corneal higher order aberrations and lower order astigmatism followed immediately by 15-minute cross linking were examined retrospectively. Six-month results were analyzed via measurement of vision, refraction, residual higher-order aberrations (HOAs), residual lower-order and higher-order aberrations, as well as for loss or gains of lines of best corrected visual acuity. Results All eyes save one had reduction in K1, K2, K Max, and K Mean. All eyes had reduction in manifest astigmatism, Contoura measured astigmatism, 57% reduction of higher-order aberrations (HOA), and 53% reduction of higher-order aberrations grouped with lower-order aberrations (Grouped). Nearly all (96.3%) eyes achieved 20/40 vision or better, 20 eyes had 1-7 lines gained of vision, and no eyes had any loss of lines of vision. Conclusion Use of the CREATE+CXL protocol combined with 15-minute corneal cross linking results in a significant increase in HOA reduction, as well as a significant improvement in corrected distance visual acuity over past procedures.
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- Manoj Motwani
- Cornea Revolution/Motwani LASIK Institute, San Diego, CA, 92121, USA
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Peng P, Yu Y, Ma W, Lyu S, Ma L, Liu T, Dong Y, Wei C. Proteomic characterization of aqueous humor in corneal endothelial decompensation after penetrating keratoplasty. Exp Eye Res 2023; 230:109457. [PMID: 36948439 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2023.109457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023]
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Corneal endothelial decompensation (CED) is the major cause of the long-term graft failure, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The purpose of this study was to characterize the proteomic profile in CED aqueous humor (AH) after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). We collected AH samples (n = 6/group) from CED patients underwent PKP and cataract patients, respectively. The label-free quantitative proteomic analysis was performed to identify the differentially-expressed proteins (DEPs). The biological functions of DEPs were evaluated using Gene Ontology (GO) analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genome (KEGG) analysis. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) network construction was employed to distinguish the hub proteins of DEPs, and the selected proteins were validated by parallel reaction monitoring (PRM). The human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were adopted to investigate the effect of biglycan (BGN) on inflammatory response, and the subsequent outcomes of inflammation on human corneal endothelial cells (HCECs). A total of 174 DEPs were identified in CED AH of patients underwent PKP, including 102 up-regulated proteins and 72 down-regulated proteins. Bioinformatics analysis revealed the significant enrichment of cytokine-mediated signaling pathway and extracellular matrix (ECM) organization in the up-regulated proteins, as well as the alterations of cellular components, including the increase of collagen and complement component C1 complex, and reduction in extracellular exosomes. A hub protein cluster of 15 proteins was determined by Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE), including FN1, BGN, COMP, COL11A1, COLA3A1, and COL1A1. Moreover, BGN promoted pro-inflammatory cytokine (such as TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6) production in PBMCs through NF-κB signaling pathway, which subsequently resulted in HCECs death. These findings provided a systemic protein profile of AH in CED patients after corneal transplantation, with the alterations implicated in cytokine-mediated signaling, ECM, complement system, and exsomes. The identified proteins and signaling pathways probably paved the novel insight into understanding the pathogenesis of the disease.
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- Peng Peng
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China; State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China; State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China
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- Qingdao Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China.
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- State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Shandong First Medical University, Qingdao, China.
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Gurnani B, Kaur K, Lalgudi VG, Tripathy K. Risk Factors for Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Rejection: Current Perspectives- Systematic Review. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:421-440. [PMID: 36755886 PMCID: PMC9899935 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s398418] [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: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) is a corneal endothelial transplantation procedure with selective removal of a patient's defective Descemet membrane and endothelium. It is replaced with a healthy donor Descemet membrane and endothelium without a stromal component. Corneal graft rejection can be at the level of epithelium, stroma as well endothelium. DMEK graft rejection is relatively less common than rejection with DSAEK or penetrating keratoplasty, and a good outcome may be achieved with prompt management. The clinical picture of DMEK rejection is usually similar to endothelial rejection in Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK/DSAEK), which generally manifests as pain, redness, reduction in visual acuity, stromal edema, endothelial rejection line, keratic precipitates at the back of the cornea and corneal neovascularization. However, more subtle forms of rejection or immune reactions are more common in DMEK compared to DSAEK eyes. Early clinical diagnosis, prompt intervention, and meticulous management safeguard visual acuity and graft survival in these cases. Intensive topical steroids form the mainstay in the management of DMEK rejection. Sometimes, oral or intravenous steroids or other systemic immunomodulators may be required. DMEK graft failure can be primary or secondary, and failure usually requires a second procedure in the form of repeat DMEK or DSEK or penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). A detailed literature search was performed using search engines such as Google Scholar, PubMed, and Google books, and a comprehensive review on DMEK rejection was found to be lacking. This review is a comprehensive update on the risk factors, pathophysiology, primary and secondary graft failure, recent advances in diagnosis, prevention of rejection, and updates in the management of DMEK rejection. The review also discusses the differential diagnosis of DMEK failure and rejection, prognosis, and future perspectives considering DMEK failure and rejection.
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- Bharat Gurnani
- Department of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, Janaki-kund, Madhya Pradesh, India,Correspondence: Bharat Gurnani, Consultant, Cataract, Cornea, External Diseases, Trauma, Ocular Surface, Uvea and Refractive Surgery, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, Janaki-kund, Madhya Pradesh, 485334, India, Tel +919080523059, Email
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- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Shri Sadguru Seva Sangh Trust, Janaki-kund, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Vitreoretinal and Cataract, ASG Eye Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Preoperative geometric parameters predict the outcome of lamellar keratoscleroplasty in patients with limbal dermoids. Int Ophthalmol 2023:10.1007/s10792-022-02623-9. [PMID: 36640245 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-022-02623-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE To find preoperative simple geometric parameters to predict the outcome of lamellar keratoscleroplasty in patients with corneal limbal dermoids. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the data of 30 patients with limbal dermoids who underwent lamellar keratoscleroplasty and were followed up for more than 6 months. Seven geometric parameters were used to analyze the relationship with postoperative visual acuity, astigmatism, and scar formation and investigated for their influence on postoperative outcome. These seven parameters included the cornea-invaded area of dermoid, dermoid area, the cornea-invaded length of dermoid, the corneal limbus invaded length of dermoid, dermoid size, bed size, graft size. Furthermore, we divided patients with corneal limbal dermoids into amblyopia group and non-amblyopia group, and analyzed the clinical characteristics of the amblyopia group. RESULTS The mean age of the patients at surgery was 10.6 ± 5.83 years. The 7 geometric parameters, preoperative and postoperative astigmatism of the amblyopia group were higher than those of the non-amblyopia group (all P < 0.05). Among the geometric parameters analyzed, the r coefficients between the cornea-invaded length of dermoid and postoperative visual acuity and astigmatism were the highest (r = 0.854, r = 0.714). The r coefficient between the corneal limbus invaded length of dermoid and the postoperative scar was the highest (r = 0.375). The r coefficient between age and postoperative steroid-induced high intraocular pressure was the highest (r = - 0.416). In univariate regression analysis, the cornea-invaded length of dermoid was significantly correlated with postoperative visual acuity (β = 0.270, P < 0.001) and postoperative astigmatism (β = 1.362, P < 0.001). Among the geometric parameters analyzed, the cornea-invaded length of dermoid had best stratified patients in grouping with or without amblyopia (cutoff > 2.24). CONCLUSION The cornea-invaded length of dermoid was the most important related factor of postoperative visual acuity, astigmatism, and amblyopia. The corneal limbus invaded length of dermoid was the most important related factor of postoperative scar formation. The geometric parameters and astigmatism in patients with amblyopia were larger than those in patients without amblyopia.
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Alio JL. Editorial: Regenerative surgery of the cornea. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:1099876. [PMID: 36643846 PMCID: PMC9832521 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1099876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Jorge L. Alio
- Division of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Miguel Hernández University, Elche, Spain,Department of Research and Development, Vissum Miranza Alicante, Alicante, Spain,*Correspondence: Jorge L. Alio ✉
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Bloch F, Dinot V, Goetz C, Zevering Y, Lhuillier L, Perone JM. Ability of routinely collected clinical factors to predict good visual results after primary Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: a cohort study. BMC Ophthalmol 2022; 22:350. [PMID: 35999622 PMCID: PMC9400293 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-022-02574-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A comprehensive analysis of routinely collected pre/perioperative demographic/clinical factors that could predict final visual acuity after primary Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) has not been conducted previously. METHODS A retrospective monocenter cohort study was performed with consecutive patients with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) who underwent DMEK or triple-DMEK (DMEK combined with cataract surgery) in 2016-2020 in a French tertiary-care hospital. DMEK-only patients were pseudophakic. Patients were followed for 12 months. Surgery was considered successful when 12-month best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was ≤0.1 logMAR (≥0.8). Exploratory multivariate analysis was conducted with the following routinely collected variables to determine their ability to predict 12-month BCVA: patient age and sex; graft donor age; triple DMEK; preoperative values of BCVA, endothelial cell density (ECD), central corneal thickness (CCT), and mean anterior keratometry; and rebubbling. RESULTS Of 100 eyes (100 patients; mean age, 72 years; 61% female), 81 achieved a 12-month BCVA of ≤0.1 logMAR. Logistic regression analysis showed that older age was a significant prognosticator for 12-month BCVA > 0.1 logMAR (Odds Ratio = 0.914, 95% confidence intervals = 0.846-0.987; p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS An older age associated with worse visual acuity outcomes after DMEK. This was confirmed by our analysis of the literature and supports the notion that DMEK should be conducted without delay once symptoms appear. Patient sex, donor age, triple-DMEK, and anterior keratometry also did not predict final BCVA in the literature. Preoperative CCT, ECD, and BCVA, and rebubbling occasionally appear in the literature as BCVA predictors, possibly reflecting an underlying ECD-BCVA axis.
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- Florian Bloch
- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France
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- Clinical Research Support Unit, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, 1 Allée du Château, CS 45001, 57085, Metz-Cedex 03, France.
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Tafti MF, Aghamollaei H, Moghaddam MM, Jadidi K, Alio JL, Faghihi S. Emerging tissue engineering strategies for the corneal regeneration. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2022; 16:683-706. [PMID: 35585479 DOI: 10.1002/term.3309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Cornea as the outermost layer of the eye is at risk of various genetic and environmental diseases that can damage the cornea and impair vision. Corneal transplantation is among the most applicable surgical procedures for repairing the defected tissue. However, the scarcity of healthy tissue donations as well as transplantation failure has remained as the biggest challenges in confront of corneal grafting. Therefore, alternative approaches based on stem-cell transplantation and classic regenerative medicine have been developed for corneal regeneration. In this review, the application and limitation of the recently-used advanced approaches for regeneration of cornea are discussed. Additionally, other emerging powerful techniques such as 5D printing as a new branch of scaffold-based technologies for construction of tissues other than the cornea are highlighted and suggested as alternatives for corneal reconstruction. The introduced novel techniques may have great potential for clinical applications in corneal repair including disease modeling, 3D pattern scheming, and personalized medicine.
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- Mahsa Fallah Tafti
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Group, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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- Chemical Injuries Research Center, Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Vision Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Research and Development, VISSUM, Alicante, Spain.,Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Department, VISSUM, Alicante, Spain.,Department of Pathology and Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Miguel Hernández University, Alicante, Spain
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- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Group, National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Tehran, Iran
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Efficacy of Thin and Ultrathin Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty and Influence of Graft Thickness on Postoperative Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Am J Ophthalmol 2022; 240:170-186. [PMID: 35346623 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of thin and ultrathin Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (T-DSAEK and UT-DSAEK, with graft thickness <130 and <100 µm, respectively), depending on graft thickness. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHOD PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, and ScienceDirect databases were searched until October 1, 2021. We computed random-effect meta-analysis on postoperative outcomes of T/UT-DSAEK, stratified by graft thickness (<80 μm, 80-100 μm, and 100-130 μm). The main postoperative outcome was visual acuity (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution [logMAR]). Secondary outcomes were pachymetry (μm), endothelial cell count (cell/mm2), spherical equivalent (diopter [D]), rebubbling rate (%), and rejection rate (%). Meta-regressions compared postoperative outcomes depending on graft thickness and search for putative confusion factors. RESULTS We included 47 articles for a total of 2141 eyes of 2040 patients. T/UT-DSAEK globally improved visual acuity (effect size = -0.38 logMAR [95% confidence interval {CI} -0.46 to -0.30 logMAR]), without difference depending on graft thickness. Overall, pachymetry improved (-60.6 µm [95% CI -101 to -19.7 µm]), endothelial cell count decreased (-1039 cells/mm2 [95% CI -1209 to -868 cells/mm2), spherical equivalent resulted in a hyperopic shift (0.74 D [95% CI -0.50 to 1.97 D), the graft rejection rate was 0.2% (95% CI -0.1% to 0.4%), and the rebubbling rate was 8.7% (95% CI 6.8%-10.5%). Grafts >100 μm induced a hyperopic shift. Metaregressions did not demonstrate differences between the 3 groups (<80 μm, 80-100 μm, or 100-130 μm) in any outcomes. CONCLUSION All T/UT-DSAEK thickness groups provided similar visual acuity, pachymetry, endothelial cell count, rejection rate, and rebubbling rate regardless of graft thickness. A hyperopic shift was induced by grafts >100 μm.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Immune rejection after corneal transplantation is a major risk for graft failure. We aim to summarize recent advances in the understanding and management of graft rejection. RECENT FINDINGS Immune rejection remains the leading cause of graft failure in penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). While ABO blood type and sex match between donor and recipient may reduce rejection, human leucocyte antigens class II matching in a randomized study did not reduce the risk of rejection in high-risk PKP. Compared with PKP, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty, and descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty have lower immune rejection rates of 1.7-13%, 5-11.4%, and 1.7-2.8%, respectively, based on long-term (5 years and more) studies. Whether immune rejection is a major risk factor for graft failure in these lamellar keratoplasties is unclear. While there have not been major advances in the systemic management of graft rejection, topical nonsteroid agents such as tacrolimus and anti-vascular endothelial growth factor have shown promise in high-risk cases. SUMMARY Immune rejection remains the leading cause of graft failure in PKP. Lamellar keratoplasties have significantly lower rejection rates compared with PKP. The significance of rejection in the failure of lamellar grafts warrants further investigation.
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- Jia Yin
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Sabater-Cruz N, Figueras-Roca M, Padró-Pitarch L, Tort J, Casaroli-Marano RP. Corneal transplantation activity in Catalonia, Spain, from 2011 to 2018: Evolution of indications and surgical techniques. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0249946. [PMID: 33831081 PMCID: PMC8031423 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To report corneal transplant activity carried out in Catalonia (Spain) and the evolving indications for keratoplasty over an 8-year period. Methods Annual reports from the Catalan Transplant Organization, Spain, on corneal graft indications and techniques from 2011 to 2018 were reviewed. Results A total of 9457 keratoplasties were performed in Catalonia, from January 2011 to December 2018. The most frequent indications were bullous keratopathy (BK; 20.5%), Fuchs endothelial dystrophy (FED; 17.9%), re-graft (13.7%), and keratoconus (11.3%). Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) accounted for 63.4% of all performed keratoplasties. Since the introduction of eye bank precut tissue for Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in 2013 and for Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) in 2017 the number of endothelial keratoplasties has drastically increased. An increasing trend of posterior lamellar techniques over the total of keratoplasties was found (p<0.001). Endothelial keratoplasties for different endothelial diseases indications (BK, FED, and re-graft), also showed and increasing trend (p<0.001). DMEK is the technique with the highest increase (statistically significantly different from linearity) over other endothelial keratoplasties in FED (p<0.001) but not in BK (p = 0.67) or re-grafts (p = 0.067). Conclusion Endothelial diseases represented the top indication for keratoplasty over the 8-year period. PKP is still the most used technique in Catalonia, but endothelial keratoplasties and especially DMEK showed a significant increasing trend over the last years. This is congruent with the main rationale nowadays for keratoplasties: to customize and transplant as less tissue as possible. Therefore, the availability of precut tissue could have definitely enforced such approach.
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- Noelia Sabater-Cruz
- Institut Clinic d’Oftalmologia (ICOF), Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Clinic d’Oftalmologia (ICOF), Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Transplant Organization (Organització Catalana de Trasplantaments—OCATT), Barcelona, Spain
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- Catalan Transplant Organization (Organització Catalana de Trasplantaments—OCATT), Barcelona, Spain
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- Institut Clinic d’Oftalmologia (ICOF), Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- Barcelona Tissue Bank (BTB), Banc de Sang i Teixits (BST), Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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