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Amoils epithelial scrubber to treat recurrent corneal erosions
Michael J Hodkin1, Megan N Jackson
1Eye Center Group, LLC, Muncie, IN 47304, USA. mhodkin@comcast.net
Purpose:
To evaluate the treatment of recalcitrant recurrent corneal erosions (RCE) with superficial keratectomy using the Amoils epithelial scrubber (AES).
Setting:
Muncie Eye Center, Muncie, Indiana, USA.
Methods:
This study was a retrospective consecutive case series comprising 23 patients (26 eyes) who had superficial keratectomy for RCE using the AES between September 1997 and May 2003 at a private tertiary-care center. The preoperative and postoperative best corrected visual acuities (BCVAs), slitlamp findings, and postoperative incidence of RCE were studied.
Results:
During a mean telephone survey follow-up of 21.2 months +/- 20.5 (SD) (range 1.4 to 71.3 months), 20 patients (23 eyes, 88%) reported no further RCE symptoms. The BCVA improved or stayed the same in 25 eyes (96%). No significant complications were found.
Conclusion:
Superficial keratectomy using the AES appears to be safe and effective for treating recalcitrant RCE.
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