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Corneal steepening after epikeratoplasty
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201.
Cornea
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Epikeratoplasty lenticule removal was necessary for four patients due to poor vision. This procedure addressed significant corneal steepening and refractive errors following the initial surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- Epikeratoplasty is a refractive surgical procedure.
- Unsatisfactory visual results can necessitate further intervention.
Observation:
- Four out of 36 eyes required epikeratoplasty lenticule removal.
- Patients experienced significant corneal steepening and increased myopia.
Findings:
- Average increase in myopia was 2.4 diopters.
- Average increase in keratometry was 4.8 diopters.
- Corneoscopy revealed central corneal steepening in three cases.
Implications:
- Corneal steepening may result from surgical techniques like trephination and keratectomy.
- Further research is needed to optimize epikeratoplasty outcomes.
- Understanding complications is crucial for refractive surgery patient management.