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George D Kymionis1, Tatiana L Naoumidi, Ioannis M Aslanides
1Department of Ophthalmology, and Vardinoyannion Eye Institute of Crete, University of Crete, Greece. kymionis@med.uoc.gr
Purpose:
To determine the possible impact of conductive keratoplasty (CK) on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements.
Methods:
A prospective, single-center, noncomparative interventional case series was performed. Baseline and postoperative IOPs were measured by Goldmann applanation tonometry in 32 eyes of 18 patients who underwent CK for hyperopia correction. Mean follow-up was 11.9 months (range: 8 to 18 months).
Results:
After CK, a statistically significant decrease in the measured IOP was observed (before CK: 14.22+/-1.64 vs after CK: 12.66+/-2.21, P<.001). The change in IOP readings postoperatively was not correlated with age, sex, keratometric readings, or attempted correction.
Conclusions:
Despite the limitations due to the small number of patients enrolled in this study, the applanation tonometer appears to underestimate the true IOP after CK.
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