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Epikeratophakia: clinical results and experimental development
1Department of Ophthalmology, Leicester Royal Infirmary.
Eye (London, England)
|January 1, 1988
Summary
This study presents results from epikeratophakia procedures for keratoconus and aphakia. The technique showed positive visual and refractive outcomes in patients, with variations based on lenticule source.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- Epikeratophakia is a refractive surgical procedure.
- Indications include keratoconus and aphakia in adults and children.
- This study evaluates clinical outcomes of consecutive epikeratophakia procedures.
Observation:
- The study included patients with keratoconus and aphakia.
- Follow-up periods ranged from two to fourteen months.
- Two types of lenticules were used: commercially obtained cryolathed and author-lathed.
Findings:
- The procedures aimed to improve visual, refractive, and keratometric results.
- Outcomes were assessed over a follow-up period.
- Comparison between lenticule types was implicitly part of the evaluation.
Implications:
- Epikeratophakia can be a viable option for visual rehabilitation.
- The results contribute to understanding the effectiveness of this surgical technique.
- Further research may refine lenticule preparation and surgical protocols.