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Photorefractive keratectomy and cataract

C Costagliola1, A Di Giovanni, M Rinaldi

  • 1Eye Clinic, II University of Naples, Italy.

Survey of Ophthalmology
|May 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in rabbits caused biochemical and ultrastructural lens changes, potentially contributing to cataractogenesis. These alterations persisted one year post-procedure, highlighting long-term effects.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Laser Surgery
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a common refractive surgery.
  • Potential long-term ocular side effects, such as cataractogenesis, require investigation.
  • Understanding laser-induced tissue alterations is crucial for patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the biochemical and ultrastructural effects of excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) on rabbit lenses.
  • To assess the temporal relationship between PRK, biochemical changes, and lens morphology.
  • To evaluate the potential role of PRK in cataract development.

Main Methods:

  • Fifty male albino rabbits were divided into control, PRK, and sham-operated groups.
  • Biochemical analysis of aqueous humor and lens (glutathione, hydrogen peroxide, ascorbic acid, malondialdehyde).

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  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for ultrastructural lens examination at 0 and 1 year post-procedure.

    • Main Results:

    • PRK induced significant immediate biochemical changes in aqueous humor and lens.
    • Lens biochemical variations persisted at 1 year, while aqueous humor normalized.
    • Ultrastructural lens abnormalities were observed only 1 year after PRK in the PRK group.

    Conclusions:

    • Excimer laser PRK induces persistent biochemical and ultrastructural lens alterations in rabbits.
    • These findings suggest PRK-induced lens changes may be relevant to cataractogenesis.
    • Long-term monitoring for lens opacities after PRK is warranted.