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Intraepikeratophakia.

J Martel1, J Martel

  • 1Martel Eye Institute, Sacramento, CA 95816.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|August 1, 1987
PubMed
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A new refractive keratoplasty technique, intraepikeratophakia, places donor tissue under the epithelium, improving healing. This method offers advantages over conventional epikeratoplasty, with faster reepithelialization and increased patient comfort.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Corneal Surgery

Background:

  • Refractive keratoplasty aims to correct vision by reshaping the cornea.
  • Conventional epikeratoplasty involves placing donor tissue on the corneal surface.
  • Challenges include slow reepithelialization and patient discomfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel refractive keratoplasty technique called intraepikeratophakia.
  • To compare the outcomes of intraepikeratophakia with conventional epikeratoplasty.
  • To assess reepithelialization rates and patient comfort.

Main Methods:

  • A new surgical technique, intraepikeratophakia, was developed.
  • Donor lenticules were placed between Bowman's membrane and the corneal epithelium.

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  • Epithelium was surgically removed and reapplied over the lenticule.
  • Twenty-two patients underwent epikeratoplasty, and ten underwent intraepikeratophakia.

    • Main Results:

    • Three donor lenticule removals were required, all in the epikeratoplasty group due to poor reepithelialization.
    • Nine out of ten intraepikeratophakia patients achieved complete reepithelialization by postoperative day two.
    • Intraepikeratophakia patients showed a 77% faster reepithelialization rate and improved postoperative comfort.

    Conclusions:

    • Intraepikeratophakia demonstrates significant advantages over conventional epikeratoplasty.
    • The technique facilitates faster and more comfortable corneal healing.
    • Intraepikeratophakia is a viable alternative for refractive keratoplasty.