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Epikeratoplasty for traumatic corneal ectasia
R B Vajpayee1, N Sharma, R Saxena
1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
Cornea
|March 25, 1999
Abstract
Purpose:
To evaluate the efficacy of epikeratoplasty in a case of traumatic corneal ectasia.
Method:
Epikeratoplasty using a manually dissected donor lenticule was used to treat traumatic corneal ectasia after an iron nail injury.
Result:
No intra- or postoperative complication was encountered. At the end of 6 months' follow-up, the patient's best corrected visual acuity was 6/12.
Conclusion:
Epikeratoplasty is a useful technique to treat traumatic corneal ectasia.