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Human cadaver corneal thinning for experimental refractive surgery
R J Duffey1, H Tchah, R L Lindstrom
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.
Refractive & Corneal Surgery
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Two dehydration methods for human cadaver eyes, using elevated intraocular pressure or hyperosmotic Dextran, resulted in comparable corneal thinning stability. This stability is crucial for consistent outcomes in experimental refractive surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Science
- Surgical Research
Background:
- Human cadaver eyes are utilized in ophthalmic research.
- Corneal dehydration is a critical step in preparing eyes for experimental refractive surgery.
- Understanding corneal dynamics post-dehydration is essential for reliable experimental outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the stability of corneal thinning after dehydration using two distinct methods.
- To evaluate the impact of rehydration rates on corneal thickness recovery.
- To determine the suitability of these dehydration methods for experimental refractive surgery.
Main Methods:
- Human cadaver eyes were dehydrated via prolonged elevated intraocular pressure or hyperosmotic Dextran.
- Corneas were thinned to 500-600 microns.
- Central corneal thickness was measured during a one-hour rehydration period at varying irrigation rates.
Main Results:
- The increase in central corneal thickness (delta P) ranged from 12.4% to 14.7% over one hour.
- No significant difference in delta P was observed between the two dehydration groups (A and B).
- Corneal thinning stability was consistent regardless of the balanced salt solution irrigation rate.
Conclusions:
- Both intraocular pressure elevation and hyperosmotic Dextran effectively dehydrate corneas.
- The chosen dehydration methods offer comparable corneal thinning stability for at least one hour.
- These methods support consistent corneal dynamics necessary for experimental refractive surgery.