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[Contact lens fitting after keratoplasty for keratoconus]
1Service d'Ophtalmologie de l'Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux, Bordeaux. sprazeres@yahoo.com
Journal Francais D'Ophtalmologie
|December 25, 2008
Summary
Contact lens fitting after corneal graft surgery for keratoconus can significantly improve vision. While some patients experience intolerance, complications are manageable, highlighting the importance of post-keratoplasty contact lens use.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
- Optometry
Context:
- Keratoconus is a progressive corneal disease often requiring keratoplasty.
- Post-keratoplasty visual rehabilitation is crucial for restoring function.
- Contact lens fitting is a common strategy after corneal transplantation.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical features of contact lens fitting post-corneal graft in keratoconus patients.
- To analyze contact lens types, visual acuity outcomes, and complication rates.
Summary:
- A retrospective review of 29 patients (39 eyes) who underwent contact lens fitting after keratoplasty for keratoconus.
- Large-diameter rigid gas permeable lenses were most common.
- Mean visual acuity improved to 8/10, with a 20.5% intolerance rate; complications were treatable.
Impact:
- Contact lenses play a vital role in enhancing visual function after corneal grafting for keratoconus.
- Patients should be informed about the potential need for and benefits of post-graft contact lens fitting.
- Successful contact lens wear can lead to significant visual improvement with manageable complications.
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