Large-Diameter Modified Big-Bubble Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty in Post–Radial Keratotomy Eyes - 02/06/23
Resumen |
Purpose |
To report the outcomes of our modified large-diameter (9-mm) big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) technique with improved success rates of pneumatic dissection in post–radial keratotomy (RK) eyes.
Design |
Retrospective case series.
Methods |
At Ospedali Privati Forlì, “Villa Igea,” Forlì, Italy., modified big-bubble DALK was performed in consecutive post-RK eyes. The technique included large-diameter (9-mm) deep partial-thickness trephination based on the thinnest anterior segment optical coherence tomography pachymetry value at 9 mm, air injection through a cannula advanced 2 mm centripetally from the base of the trephination, limited stromal clearance of the central 6-mm optical zone, and suturing of a 9-mm anterior lamellar graft prepared by microkeratome dissection. Success rate of pneumatic dissection, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), keratometric astigmatism, and complications were recorded.
Results |
Eight eyes of 7 patients were included. Pneumatic dissection succeeded in 7 cases (87.5%). CDVA significantly improved from 0.94 ± 0.43 to 0.14 ± 0.06 logMAR (P < .001). All eyes reached Snellen CDVA ≥20/40, whereas 3 eyes (37.5%) reached ≥20/25. At the last follow-up, 5 eyes (62.5%) had a final keratometric astigmatism ≤4 diopters, whereas 2 eyes (25.0%) had ≤2 diopters.
Conclusion |
Big-bubble DALK can be successfully performed in post-RK eyes with our standardized technique.
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