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Ross AKM, Schlunck G, Böhringer D, Maier P, Eberwein P, Reinhard T, Lang SJ. Characterization of the Immediate and Delayed Biomechanical Response to UV-A Crosslinking of Human Corneas. Cornea 2023; Publish Ahead of Print:00003226-990000000-00318. [PMID: 37335854 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Keratoconus leads to visual deterioration due to irregular astigmatism and corneal thinning. Riboflavin-based corneal UV-A crosslinking (CXL) induces novel intramolecular and intermolecular links resulting in corneal tissue stiffening, thereby halting disease progression. The purpose of this study was to analyze the immediate and delayed biomechanical responses of human donor corneas to CXL. METHODS CXL was performed according to the Dresden protocol to corneas not suitable for transplantation. Biomechanical properties were subsequently monitored by measuring the Young modulus using nanoindentation. The immediate tissue response was determined after 0, 1, 15, and 30 minutes of irradiation. Delayed biomechanical effects were investigated with follow-up measurements immediately and 1, 3, and 7 days after CXL. RESULTS Young's modulus indicated a linear trend in direct response to increasing irradiation times (mean values: total 61.31 kPa [SD 25.53], 0 minutes 48.82 kPa [SD 19.73], 1 minute 53.44 kPa [SD 25.95], 15 minutes 63.56 kPa [SD 20.99], and 30 minutes 76.76 kPa [SD 24.92]). The linear mixed model for the elastic response of corneal tissue was 49.82 kPa + (0.91 kPa/min × time [minutes]); P < 0.001. The follow-up measurements showed no significant delayed changes in the Young modulus (mean values: total 55,28 kPa [SD 15.95], immediately after CXL 56,83 kPa [SD 18.74], day 1 50.28 kPa [SD 14.15], day 3 57.08 kPa [SD 14.98], and day 7 56.83 kPa [SD 15.07]). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests a linear increase of corneal Young modulus as a function of CXL timing. No significant short-term delayed biomechanical changes posttreatment were observed.
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- Andrea K M Ross
- Eye Center, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and
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- Eye Center, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and
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- Eye Center, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and
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- Eye Center, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and
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- Eye Center, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and
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- Eye Center, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; and
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Safety and Efficacy of Repeated Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Progressive Keratoconus. Cornea 2023; 42:423-428. [PMID: 36455071 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000003165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Keratoconus is a progressive visually impairing disorder. Despite the beneficial effects of epithelial off-crosslinking (CXL) on the stabilization of keratoconus, progression may still occur. We report the efficacy and safety of a repeated CXL for significant progression of keratoconus after a single CXL procedure. METHODS This retrospective study includes patients diagnosed with progressive keratoconus who were previously treated with CXL and underwent repeated CXL. Demographic, clinical, and surgical data were retrieved and analyzed. RESULTS Ten consecutive eyes of nine patients who developed progressive keratoconus after CXL were identified. The mean age at diagnosis of keratoconus was 20.2 ± 6.0 years. The post-repeated CXL follow-up period was 2.1 ± 1.3 years. The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) remained stable throughout the follow-up period. The mean Kmax at baseline was 60.4 ± 3.6 D. Before the repeated CXL, Kmax progressed significantly ( P = 0.018) and was 62.2 ± 6.3 D, and at the last follow-up, the value decreased significantly ( P = 0.037) and was 60.3 ± 6.4 D. The mean minimal pachymetry was 464.0 ± 27.0 µ at base line. Before the repeated CXL, minimal pachymetry was significantly lower ( P = 0.018), and after the repeated CXL, the minimal pachymetry was stable ( P = 0.2). No intra- or postoperative complications were noted. CONCLUSIONS Repeated CXL is a safe and effective treatment option when failure of the initial CXL is diagnosed, even in young patients. This procedure may prevent visual deterioration and a potential need for keratoplasty.
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Yuhas PT, Roberts CJ. Clinical Ocular Biomechanics: Where Are We after 20 Years of Progress? Curr Eye Res 2023; 48:89-104. [PMID: 36239188 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2022.2125530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Purpose: Ocular biomechanics is an assessment of the response of the structures of the eye to forces that may lead to disease development and progression, or influence the response to surgical intervention. The goals of this review are (1) to introduce basic biomechanical principles and terminology, (2) to provide perspective on the progress made in the clinical study and assessment of ocular biomechanics, and (3) to highlight critical studies conducted in keratoconus, laser refractive surgery, and glaucoma in order to aid interpretation of biomechanical parameters in the laboratory and in the clinic.Methods: A literature review was first conducted of basic biomechanical studies related to ocular tissue. The subsequent review of ocular biomechanical studies was limited to those focusing on keratoconus, laser refractive surgery, or glaucoma using the only two commercially available devices that allow rapid assessment of biomechanical response in the clinic.Results: Foundational studies on ocular biomechanics used a combination of computer modeling and destructive forces on ex-vivo tissues. The knowledge gained from these studies could not be directly translated to clinical research and practice until the introduction of non-contact tonometers that quantified the deformation response of the cornea to an air puff, which represents a non-destructive, clinically appropriate load. The corneal response includes a contribution from the sclera which may limit corneal deformation. Two commercial devices are available, the Ocular Response Analyzer which produces viscoelastic parameters with a customized load for each eye, and the Corvis ST which produces elastic parameters with a consistent load for every eye. Neither device produces the classic biomechanical properties reported in basic studies, but rather biomechanical deformation response parameters which require careful interpretation.Conclusions: Research using clinical tools has enriched our understanding of how ocular disease alters ocular biomechanics, as well as how ocular biomechanics may influence the pathophysiology of ocular disease and response to surgical intervention.
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- Phillip T Yuhas
- College of Optometry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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Acoustic Micro-Tapping Optical Coherence Elastography to Quantify Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: An Ex Vivo Human Study. OPHTHALMOLOGY SCIENCE 2022; 3:100257. [PMID: 36685713 PMCID: PMC9852959 DOI: 10.1016/j.xops.2022.100257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose To evaluate changes in the anisotropic elastic properties of ex vivo human cornea treated with ultraviolet cross-linking (CXL) using noncontact acoustic micro-tapping optical coherence elastography (AμT-OCE). Design Acoustic micro-tapping OCE was performed on normal and CXL human donor cornea in an ex vivo laboratory study. Subjects Normal human donor cornea (n = 22) divided into 4 subgroups. All samples were stored in optisol. Methods Elastic properties (in-plane Young's, E, and out-of-plane, G, shear modulus) of normal and ultraviolet CXL-treated human corneas were quantified using noncontact AμT-OCE. A nearly incompressible transverse isotropic model was used to reconstruct moduli from AμT-OCE data. Independently, cornea elastic moduli were also measured with destructive mechanical tests (tensile extensometry and shear rheometry). Main Outcome Measures Corneal elastic moduli (in-plane Young's modulus, E, in-plane, μ, and out-of-plane, G, shear moduli) can be evaluated in both normal and CXL treated tissues, as well as monitored during the CXL procedure using noncontact AμT-OCE. Results Cross-linking induced a significant increase in both in-plane and out-of-plane elastic moduli in human cornea. The statistical mean in the paired study (presurgery and postsurgery, n = 7) of the in-plane Young's modulus, E = 3 μ , increased from 19 MPa to 43 MPa, while the out-of-plane shear modulus, G, increased from 188 kPa to 673 kPa. Mechanical tests in a separate subgroup support CXL-induced cornea moduli changes and generally agree with noncontact AμT-OCE measurements. Conclusions The human cornea is a highly anisotropic material where in-plane mechanical properties are very different from those out-of-plane. Noncontact AμT-OCE can measure changes in the anisotropic elastic properties in human cornea as a result of ultraviolet CXL.
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A Critical Assessment of Friedenwald’s Technique for Estimating the Coefficient of Rigidity of the Cornea. J Ophthalmol 2022; 2022:6775064. [PMID: 36237558 PMCID: PMC9553366 DOI: 10.1155/2022/6775064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Purpose To determine if Friedenwald's technique for estimating the coefficient of corneal rigidity (Ko, units mmHg/μL), could differentiate between the cornea in keratoconus, normal eyes, and after crosslinking (CXL). Methods Two operators (1 and 2) independently measured Ko in three groups (keratoconus, normal, and post-CXL corneas), and repeated the procedure in some where their care remained unchanged and others after routine CXL (>28 days postop, epi-off treatment, 3.0 mW/cm2, 30 min). The data were subsequently used to quantify interoperator error, test-retest/intersessional reliability for estimation of Ko, the significance of intergroup differences, and the effect of CXL on Ko. Results The major findings were: (i) Ko values were not normally distributed; (ii) mean (±sd, 95% CI) interoperator error was -0.002 (±0.019, −0.006 to 0.003, n = 95) and the limit of agreement between the operators was ±0.039; (iii) RMS differences in the intersessional estimation of Ko values were 0.011 (operator 1) and 0.012 (operator 2); (iv) intergroup differences in Ko were not significant (p > 0.05); (v) intersessional change in Ko (y) was linearly related to Ko estimated (x) at 1st session (for operator 2 y = 1.187x−0.021, r = 0.755, n = 16, p < 0.01); and (vi) change in Ko (y1) after CXL was linearly related to Ko (x1) at preop (for operator 2 y1 = 0.880x1−0.016, r = 0.935, n = 20, p < 0.01). Conclusion Friedenwald's technique for estimating the Ko is prone to substantial interoperator error and intersessional differences. According to the technique, the change in Ko following CXL is on par with the expected intersessional change observed in controls.
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Yang K, Xu L, Wang S, Zhu M, Fan Q, Gu Y, Wang Y, Wang Q, Zhao D, Pang C, Ren S. A Bibliometric Analysis of 100 Most-Cited Articles on Corneal Cross-Linking. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:904077. [PMID: 35721090 PMCID: PMC9199002 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.904077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Highly cited papers are expected to have high-quality data that significantly contribute to the body of knowledge. The study aimed to evaluate the characters of the 100 most-cited articles on corneal cross-linking (CXL) through a bibliometric analysis. Materials and Methods The Web of Science database was searched to identify papers published from 1950 to 2020. A bibliometric analysis of the top 100-cited articles was conducted in the current study. The citation differences between basic research, clinical research, and reviews were compared by Kruskal-Wallis test. The association between citations and publication year was evaluated by Spearman correlation analysis. The VOSviewer software was used to create networks of co-authorship and keywords map. Results The median values of the number of citations, citations/year since publication, and citations since 2013 were 101, 9.5, and 11.92, respectively. A total of 61% of articles were clinical research. The citations since 2013 of clinical research were lower than basic research and the reviews (all p < 0.001). The publication year was positively correlated with the number of publications (r = 0.665, p = 0.013), and the total number of citations decreased for basic research (r = -0.447, p = 0.017), and clinical research (r = -0.433, p < 0.001). The J REFRACT SURG publishes the highest number of articles. The corresponding authors were predominantly from the Italy (N = 17), Germany (N = 16), and United States (N = 15). Spoerl Eberhard has the highest number of citations and total link strength with 15 articles. Extensive collaboration existed among the main core nodes containing "cross-linking (N = 45)," "riboflavin (N = 44)," and "ultraviolet A (UVA) (N = 42)." Conclusion The present study focused on the comprehensive analysis of the top 100-cited articles on the CXL research, providing insight into research developments over the past decades.
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- Kaili Yang
- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Henan Eye Hospital, Henan Eye Institute, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Lopes BT, Bao F, Wang J, Liu X, Wang L, Abass A, Eliasy A, Elsheikh A. Review of in-vivo characterisation of corneal biomechanics. MEDICINE IN NOVEL TECHNOLOGY AND DEVICES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medntd.2021.100073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Systemic supplemental oxygen therapy during accelerated corneal crosslinking for progressive keratoconus: randomized clinical trial. J Cataract Refract Surg 2021; 47:773-779. [PMID: 33252568 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the potential additive effect of systemic supplemental oxygen administered during accelerated corneal crosslinking (CXL) for progressive keratoconus (KC). SETTING Academic center. DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. METHODS Eyes with progressive KC randomized to 3 different CXL protocols were included. The first group (OA-CXL) included 19 eyes that underwent an accelerated CXL protocol (9 mW/cm2 for 10 minutes) while receiving systemic oxygen at a rate of 5 L/min for 10 minutes. The second group consisted of 14 eyes undergoing the same accelerated CXL protocol without supplemental oxygen therapy (A-CXL). The third group (C-CXL) comprised 14 eyes undergoing conventional CXL according to the Dresden protocol. All subjects were followed up for at least 6 months. Visual acuity, keratometry and corneal biomechanical parameters including corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor (CRF) were measured preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS Reduction in maximum keratometry (Kmax) was significantly greater in the OA-CXL group (P = .01). At baseline, the mean Kmax was 54.31 ± 3.64 diopters (D) in the OA-CXL group, 54.66 ± 4.99 D in the A-CXL group, and 56.03 ± 5.28 D in the C-CXL group (P = .58), which reached 53.58 ± 3.24 D, 54.59 ± 4.65 D, and 55.87 ± 4.73 D at 6 months in the 3 study groups, respectively (P = .115). The mean CRF increased significantly only in the OA-CXL group from a baseline value of 6.32 ± 2.12 mm Hg to 7.38 ± 1.88 mm Hg at 6 months (P = .009). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests superior efficacy of an accelerated CXL protocol coupled with systemic oxygen supplementation when compared with the accelerated CXL protocol and the conventional protocol in eyes with progressive KC. In addition to greater reduction in Kmax as the primary outcome, improvement in corneal biomechanics was also observed at 6 months.
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Tutchenko L, Patel S, Skovron M, Horak O, Voytsekhivskyy O. The effect of corneal crosslinking on the rigidity of the cornea estimated using a modified algorithm for the Schiøtz tonometer. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:1531-1536. [PMID: 34011736 PMCID: PMC8302317 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1820_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to test a method for estimating corneal rigidity before and after cross-linking (CXL) using a Schiøtz tonometer. Methods: The study was performed in the Kyiv City Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital “Eye Microsurgical Center”, Ukraine. This was a prospective, consecutive, randomized, masked, case-by-case, clinical study. Corneal rigidity, indicated by the gradient (G) between lg applied weight and corresponding lg scale reading during Schiøtz tonometry, were obtained by increasing (A-mode) then reducing (D-mode) weights by two operators [A] in keratoconus, post-CXL and control subjects for estimation of (i) interoperator and (ii) intersessional errors, (iii) intergroup differences; [B] before and after CXL. Central corneal thickness CCT was measured by scanning slit pachymetry. ANOVA, t tests, linear regression were the statistical tools used. Results: Average interoperator difference (ΔG) was –0.120 (SD = ±0.294, 95%CI = –0.175 to –0.066). A significant correlation between ΔG and the mean of each pair of G values was found (r = –0.196, n = 112, P = 0.038). Intersessional differences in mean G values were insignificant (P > 0.05). There was a significant correlation between G at first session (X1) and difference between sessions (ΔG) [Operator 1, ΔG = 0.598x1–0.461, r = 0.601, n = 27, P = 0.009]. Significant intergroup differences in G were found (Operator 1, one-way ANOVA, F = 4.489, P = 0.014). The difference (Δ) between the pre-(X2) and post-CXL treatment G values was significantly associated with the pre-CXL treatment value (Operator 1, Δ = 1.970x2-1.622, r = 0.642, n = 18, P = <.001). G values were correlated with CCT in keratoconus and post-CXL. Conclusion: Corneal rigidity (G) estimated using the Schiøtz tonometer can be useful for detecting changes after CXL. However, G values are linked to CCT, can vary from time-to-time and the procedure is operator dependent.
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- Larysa Tutchenko
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education; Kyiv City Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital "Eye Microsurgical Center", Kyiv, Ukraine
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- NHS National Services Scotland, Edinburgh, UK
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- Kyiv City Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital "Eye Microsurgical Center", Kyiv, Ukraine
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- Kyiv City Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital "Eye Microsurgical Center", Kyiv, Ukraine
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Blackburn BJ, Rollins AM, Dupps WJ. Biomechanics of Ophthalmic Crosslinking. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2021; 10:8. [PMID: 34328498 PMCID: PMC8327749 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.10.5.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Crosslinking involves the formation of bonds between polymer chains, such as proteins. In biological tissues, these bonds tend to stiffen the tissue, making it more resistant to mechanical degradation and deformation. In ophthalmology, the crosslinking phenomenon is being increasingly harnessed and explored as a treatment strategy for treating corneal ectasias, keratitis, degenerative myopia, and glaucoma. This review surveys the multitude of exogenous crosslinking strategies reported in the literature, both "light" (involving light energy) and "dark" (involving non-photic chemical processes), and explores their mechanisms, cytotoxicity, and stage of translational development. The spectrum of ophthalmic applications described in the literature is then discussed, with particular attention to proposed therapeutic mechanisms in the cornea and sclera. The mechanical effects of crosslinking are then discussed in the context of their proposed site and scale of action. Biomechanical characterization of the crosslinking effect is needed to more thoroughly address knowledge gaps in this area, and a review of reported methods for biomechanical characterization is presented with an attempt to assess the sensitivity of each method to crosslinking-mediated changes using data from the experimental and clinical literature. Biomechanical measurement methods differ in spatial resolution, mechanical sensitivity, suitability for detecting crosslinking subtypes, and translational readiness and are central to the effort to understand the mechanistic link between crosslinking methods and clinical outcomes of candidate therapies. Data on differences in the biomechanical effect of different crosslinking protocols and their correspondence to clinical outcomes are reviewed, and strategies for leveraging measurement advances predicting clinical outcomes of crosslinking procedures are discussed. Advancing the understanding of ophthalmic crosslinking, its biomechanical underpinnings, and its applications supports the development of next-generation crosslinking procedures that optimize therapeutic effect while reducing complications.
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- Brecken J. Blackburn
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Vellara HR, Patel DV. Biomechanical properties of the keratoconic cornea: a review. Clin Exp Optom 2021; 98:31-8. [DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 91] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 06/12/2014] [Accepted: 06/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Hans R Vellara
- Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, New Zealand National Eye Centre, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand,
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Crosslinking of Thin Corneas: a Modern Vision of the Problem. Literature Review. ACTA BIOMEDICA SCIENTIFICA 2020. [DOI: 10.29413/abs.2020-5.5.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Webb JN, Zhang H, Sinha Roy A, Randleman JB, Scarcelli G. Detecting Mechanical Anisotropy of the Cornea Using Brillouin Microscopy. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2020; 9:26. [PMID: 32832232 PMCID: PMC7414627 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.9.7.26] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to detect the mechanical anisotropy of the cornea using Brillouin microscopy along different perturbation directions. Methods Brillouin frequency shift of both whole globes (n = 10) and cornea punches (n = 10) were measured at different angles to the incident laser, thereby probing corneal longitudinal modulus of elasticity along different directions. Frequency shift of virgin (n = 26) versus cross-linked corneas (n = 15) over a large range of hydration conditions were compared in order to differentiate the contributions to Brillouin shift due to hydration from those due to stromal tissue. Results We detected mechanical anisotropy of corneas, with an average frequency shift increase of 53 MHz and 96 MHz when the instrument probed from 0° to 15° and 30° along the direction of the stromal fibers. Brillouin microscopy did not lose sensitivity to mechanical anisotropy up to 96% water content. We experimentally measured and theoretically modeled how mechanical changes independent of hydration affect frequency shift as a result of corneal cross-linking by isolating an approximately 100 MHz increase in frequency shift following a cross-linking procedure purely due to changes of stromal tissue mechanics. Conclusions Brillouin microscopy is sensitive to mechanical anisotropy of the stroma even in highly hydrated corneas. The agreement between model and experimental data suggested a quantitative relationship between Brillouin frequency shift, hydration state of the cornea, and stromal tissue stiffness. Translational Relevance The protocol and model validated throughout this study offer a path for comprehensive measurements of corneal mechanics within the clinic; allowing for improved evaluation of the long-term mechanical efficacy of cross-linking procedures.
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- Joshua N Webb
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA.,Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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Herber R, Francis M, Spoerl E, Pillunat LE, Raiskup F, Sinha Roy A. Comparison of waveform-derived corneal stiffness and stress-strain extensometry-derived corneal stiffness using different cross-linking irradiances: an experimental study with air-puff applanation of ex vivo porcine eyes. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020; 258:2173-2184. [PMID: 32556637 PMCID: PMC7550374 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04792-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess corneal stiffening of standard (S-CXL) and accelerated (A-CXL) cross-linking protocols by dynamic corneal response parameters and corneal bending stiffness (Kc[mean/linear]) derived from Corvis (CVS) Scheimpflug-based tonometry. These investigations were validated by corneal tensile stiffness (K[ts]), derived from stress-strain extensometry in ex vivo porcine eyes. Methods Seventy-two fresh-enucleated and de-epithelized porcine eyes were soaked in 0.1% riboflavin solution including 10% dextran for 10 min. The eyes were separated into four groups: controls (n = 18), S-CXL (intensity in mW/cm2*time in min; 3*30) (n = 18), A-CXL (9*10) (n = 18), and A-CXL (18*5) (n = 18), respectively. CXL was performed using CCL Vario. CVS measurements were performed on all eyes. Subsequently, corneal strips were extracted by a double-bladed scalpel and used for stress-strain measurements. K[ts] was calculated from a force-displacement curve. Mean corneal stiffness (Kc[mean]) and constant corneal stiffness (Kc[linear]) were calculated from raw CVS data. Results In CVS, biomechanical effects of cross-linking were shown to have a significantly decreased deflection amplitude as well as integrated radius, an increased IOP, and SP A1 (P < 0.05). Kc[mean]/Kc[linear] were significantly increased after CXL (P < 0.05). In the range from 2 to 6% strain, K[ts] was significantly higher in S-CXL (3*30) compared to A-CXL (9*10), A-CXL (18*5), and controls (P < 0.05). At 8% to 10% strain, all protocols induced a higher stiffness than controls (P < 0.05). Conclusion Several CVS parameters and Kc[mean] as well as Kc[linear] verify corneal stiffening effect after CXL on porcine eyes. S-CXL seems to have a higher tendency of stiffening than A-CXL protocols have, which was demonstrated by Scheimpflug-based tonometry and stress-strain extensometry.
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- Robert Herber
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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Jędzierowska M, Koprowski R, Wilczyński S, Krysik K. A new method for detecting the outer corneal contour in images from an ultra-fast Scheimpflug camera. Biomed Eng Online 2019; 18:115. [PMID: 31796067 PMCID: PMC6888987 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-019-0735-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background The Corvis® ST tonometer is an innovative device which, by combining a classic non-contact tonometer with an ultra-fast Scheimpflug camera, provides a number of parameters allowing for the assessment of corneal biomechanics. The acquired biomechanical parameters improve medical diagnosis of selected eye diseases. One of the key elements in biomechanical measurements is the correct corneal contour detection, which is the basis for further calculations. The presented study deals with the problem of outer corneal edge detection based on a series of images from the afore-mentioned device. Corneal contour detection is the first and extremely important stage in the acquisition and analysis of corneal dynamic parameters. Result A total of 15,400 images from the Corvis® ST tonometer acquired from 110 patients undergoing routine ophthalmologic examinations were analysed. A method of outer corneal edge detection on the basis of a series of images from the Corvis® ST was proposed. The method was compared with known and commonly used edge detectors: Sobel, Roberts, and Canny operators, as well as others, known from the literature. The analysis was carried out in MATLAB® version 9.0.0.341360 (R2016a) with the Image Processing Toolbox (version 9.4) and the Neural Network Toolbox (version 9.0). The method presented in this paper provided the smallest values of the mean error (0.16%), stability (standard deviation 0.19%) and resistance to noise, characteristic for Corvis® ST tonometry tests, compared to the methods known from the literature. The errors were 5.78 ± 9.19%, 3.43 ± 6.21%, and 1.26 ± 3.11% for the Roberts, Sobel, and Canny methods, respectively. Conclusions The proposed new method for detecting the outer corneal contour increases the accuracy of intraocular pressure measurements. It can be used to analyse dynamic parameters of the cornea.
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- Magdalena Jędzierowska
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Będzińska 39, 41-200, Sosnowiec, Poland.
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Silesia in Katowice, ul. Będzińska 39, 41-200, Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Basic Biomedical Science, School of Pharmacy with the Division of Laboratory Medicine in Sosnowiec, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Kasztanowa Street 3, 41-200, Sosnowiec, Poland
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- Department of Ophthalmology with Paediatric Unit, St. Barbara Hospital, Trauma Centre, Plac Medykow 1, 41-200, Sosnowiec, Poland
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Vinciguerra R, Tzamalis A, Romano V, Arbabi EM, Batterbury M, Kaye SB. Assessment of the Association Between In Vivo Corneal Biomechanical Changes After Corneal Cross-linking and Depth of Demarcation Line. J Refract Surg 2019; 35:202-206. [PMID: 30855098 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20190124-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To test for an association between stiffening following corneal cross-linking (CXL) and demarcation line depth. METHODS Sixty-six eyes of 66 patients treated with CXL for progressive keratoconus were included. Dynamic corneal response parameters (DCRs) were measured with the Corvis ST (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH; Wetzlar, Germany) on the day of CXL and after 1 month. Demarcation line was measured 4 weeks after CXL. A multivariate general linear model was used to test for an association between the change in DCRs and the ratio between demarcation line depth and the postoperative pachymetry. RESULTS The authors found no significant associations between the change in inverse concave integrated radius (1/R) and the demarcation line ratio (P = .46), age (P = .33), sex (P = .11), preoperative maximum keratometry (P = .10), and laterality (P = .82). Similarly, there was no significant correlation between the change in 1/R and the demarcation line ratio (R2 = .002 and P = .75). However, there was a significant association between the preoperative values of 1/R and the respective change in 1/R (P < .0001). The change in 1/R was inversely proportional to the patient's preoperative 1/R; stiffer corneas (lower values of 1/R) were less affected than less stiff corneas (R2 = .23, P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS CXL is associated with changes in DCRs, suggesting a change in corneal biomechanics following CXL. These changes do not appear to be associated with the demarcation line depth. [J Refract Surg. 2019;35(3):202-206.].
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Deshmukh R, Hafezi F, Kymionis GD, Kling S, Shah R, Padmanabhan P, Sachdev MS. Current concepts in crosslinking thin corneas. Indian J Ophthalmol 2019; 67:8-15. [PMID: 30574883 PMCID: PMC6324097 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1403_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Corneal cross-linking (CXL), introduced by Wollensak et al. in 2003, is a minimally invasive procedure to halt the progression of keratoconus. Conventional CXL is recommended in eyes with corneal thickness of at least 400 microns after de-epithelialization to prevent endothelial toxicity. However, most of the keratoconic corneas requiring CXL may not fulfill this preoperative inclusion criterion. Moderate-to-advanced cases are often found to have a pachymetry less than this threshold. There are various modifications to the conventional method to circumvent this issue of CXL thin corneas while avoiding the possible complications. This review is an update on the modifications of conventional CXL for thin corneas.
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- Rashmi Deshmukh
- Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Services, Centre for Sight Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- ELZA Institute, Dietikon/Zurich; Laboratory for Ocular Cell Biology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; University of Southern California, Roski Eye Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wenzhou, Wenzhou, China
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- Athens Medical School, University of Athens, Athens, Greece; Jules Gonin Eye Hospital, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Ophthalmic Personalized treatment and imaging cluster (OPTIC), Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ), Switzerland
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- Centre for Sight Hospital, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India
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- Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Services, Centre for Sight Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Asejczk-Widlicka M, Jóźwik A, Kasprzak H, Sobczak M, Pierscionek BK. Data analysis of the ocular response analyzer for improved distinction and detection of glaucoma. JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. A, OPTICS, IMAGE SCIENCE, AND VISION 2019; 36:B71-B76. [PMID: 31044958 DOI: 10.1364/josaa.36.000b71] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical utility of the output parameters of the ocular response analyzer (ORA) and those calculated from the raw ORA in subjects with healthy eyes and those with suspected glaucoma, and in patients with two types of glaucoma. The raw ORA data were analyzed using a custom software that included the Gaussian filtering of applanation curves for three different window sizes. To the best of our knowledge, these findings present a novel means of optimizing the use of measurements from the ORA, which can refine the characteristics of corneal biomechanics, enabling a distinction between the types of glaucoma and leading to an improvement in diagnosing and early detection.
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Salouti R, Khalili MR, Zamani M, Ghoreyshi M, Nowroozzadeh MH. Assessment of the changes in corneal biomechanical properties after collagen cross-linking in patients with keratoconus. J Curr Ophthalmol 2019; 31:262-267. [PMID: 31528759 PMCID: PMC6742757 DOI: 10.1016/j.joco.2019.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2018] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Purpose To assess the changes in biomechanical properties of the cornea after treatment of keratoconus patients with UV-A/riboflavin corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using Corvis ST (Oculus, Wetzlar, Germany) and Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA; Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments, Inc., Buffalo, NY, USA) devices. Methods In this prospective, observational case series, 48 eyes from 48 consecutive patients with progressive keratoconus were enrolled. Patients with history or signs of ocular disorders other than keratoconus, previous eye surgery, systemic diseases, or inability to cooperate with any measurement device were excluded. Corvis ST and ORA images were obtained at baseline and 4 months after CXL. The primary outcome measures comprised Corvis ST corneal biomechanical factors [time of highest concavity (T), time of applanation 1 (T1), time of applanation 2 (T2), length of applanation 1 (L1), length of applanation 2 (L2), velocity of applanation 1 (V1), velocity of applanation 2 (V2), deformation amplitude (DA), peak distance (PD), and radius (R)] and the ORA parameters [corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), Goldmann-related IOP (IOPg), cornea-compensated IOP (IOPcc), and waveform score (WS)]. Results The mean [± standard deviation (SD)] age of patients was 20 ± 5 years, and 27 (56%) were male. At baseline, the averages of the refraction, mean keratometry, and keratometric astigmatism were −3.0 ± 1.8 diopter (D), 47.0 ± 1.8 D, and 3.5 ± 1.5 D, respectively. According to Corvis ST, L2 increased from 0.83 ± 0.25 mm at baseline to 1.15 ± 0.57 mm after CXL; and V2 decreased from −0.81 ± 0.08 to −0.94 ± 0.26 m/s (P = 0.001 and P = 0.032, respectively). ORA parameters showed significant decrease in the CRF (from 7.82 ± 1.72 to 7.21 ± 1.05 mmHg; P = 0.036) and increase in the WS (from 4.58 ± 2.55 to 6.12 ± 1.92; P = 0.002). Conclusions According to in vivo observation with Corvis ST and ORA, CXL induces significant changes in corneal biomechanical properties in cases with keratoconus. The parameters with significant changes (L2 and V2) may reflect increased stiffness of the treated cornea. The importance of such observations should be elucidated in future studies.
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- Ramin Salouti
- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.,Salouti Cornea Research Center, Salouti Eye Clinic, Shiraz, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Salouti Cornea Research Center, Salouti Eye Clinic, Shiraz, Iran
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- Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Sedaghat MR, Momeni-Moghaddam H, Ambrósio R, Roberts CJ, Yekta AA, Danesh Z, Reisdorf S, Khabazkhoob M, Heidari HR, Sadeghi J. Long-term Evaluation of Corneal Biomechanical Properties After Corneal Cross-linking for Keratoconus: A 4-Year Longitudinal Study. J Refract Surg 2019; 34:849-856. [PMID: 30540368 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20181012-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the long-term changes in corneal biomechanics, topography, and tomography before and 4 years after corneal cross-linking (CXL) with the Dresden protocol and correlate these changes with visual acuity. METHODS In this longitudinal study, 18 eyes of 18 patients with progressive keratoconus who were treated with CXL were included. All patients received a standard ophthalmological examination and were examined by Placido disc-based topography, Scheimpflug tomography, and biomechanical assessments with the Corvis ST (OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany) and Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA; Reichert Ophthalmic Instruments, Buffalo, NY) before and 4 years after CXL. The main outcome measures were dynamic corneal response (DCR) parameters obtained from the Corvis ST, corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), visual acuity, refraction, corneal curvature, and corneal thickness. RESULTS There were no significant differences in mean visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure, corneal topography, corneal astigmatism in both corneal surfaces, maximum keratometry, corneal thickness at apical and thinnest points, thickness profile indices, corneal volume, and specular microscopy before and 4 years after CXL (P > .05). Significant changes were observed in many DCR parameters, including radius at highest concavity and integrated inverse radius, both of which were consistent with stiffening. The CH and CRF values after CXL were not statistically significant. The new parameters using the Corvis ST include integrated inverse concave radius, which showed a significant decrease 1.07 ± 0.93 mm-1, consistent with stiffening. The corneal stiffness parameter at the first applanation, Ambrósio's Relational Thickness to the horizontal profile, deformation amplitude ratio, and Corvis Biomechanical Index as a combined biomechanical screening parameter did not show significant changes. CONCLUSIONS CXL is a minimally invasive treatment option to prevent keratoconus progression over 4 years. Pressure-derived biomechanical parameters obtained from the ORA did not show any change following CXL at 4 years of follow-up, whereas the Corvis ST DCR parameters detected changes in corneal biomechanical properties. [J Refract Surg. 2018;34(12):849-856.].
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Küçümen RB, Şahan B, Yıldırım CA, Çiftçi F. Evaluation of Corneal Biomechanical Changes After Collagen Crosslinking in Patients with Progressive Keratoconus by Ocular Response Analyzer. Turk J Ophthalmol 2018; 48:160-165. [PMID: 30202610 PMCID: PMC6126096 DOI: 10.4274/tjo.56750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objectives: To evaluate corneal biomechanics before and after collagen crosslinking (CXL) in patients with progressive keratoconus. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, CXL was performed under topical anesthesia after removal of the epithelium (epi-off technique) by applying ultraviolet A (UVA) light at a wavelength of 365 nm and power of 3 mW/cm2 or 5.4 joule/cm2. Isoosmolar 0.1% riboflavin solution was administered before and during UVA irradiation. In addition to ophthalmologic examination, ocular response analyzer measurements were performed pre- and postoperatively. Corneal hysteresis (CH), corneal resistance factor (CRF), corneal compensated intraocular pressure (IOPcc), Goldmann-correlated intraocular pressure (IOPg), and central corneal thickness (CCT) were recorded. Results: The study included 35 eyes of 30 patients with progressive keratoconus. The mean age was 28.2±6.5 years and postoperative follow-up time was 20.2±14.7 months (range: 6-74 months). The mean CH was 8.60±1.23 mmHg preoperatively, 8.96±2.05 mmHg in the early postoperative period (1-6 months), (p=0.28) and 8.96±1.28 mmHg in the late postoperative period (10-29 months) (p=0.48). Mean CRF was 7.13±1.50 mmHg preoperatively, 8.48±2.16 mmHg in the early postoperative period (p=0.009), and 7.71±1.29 mmHg in the late postoperative period (p=0.40). Mean IOPcc was 12.78±2.34 mmHg preoperatively, 15.38±4.21 mmHg in the early postoperative period (p=0.12) and 13.68±3.61 mmHg in the late postoperative period (p=0.48). Mean IOPg was 9.56±2.73 mmHg preoperatively, 13.01±4.45 mmHg in the early postoperative period (p=0.046), and 10.86±3.47 mmHg in the late postoperative period (p=0.44). Mean CCT was 484.43±41.26 µm preoperatively, 474.16±64.74 µm in the early postoperative period (p=0.70), and 470.38±33.64 µm in late postoperative period (p=0.71). Conclusion: CXL is a treatment modality believed to affect corneal biomechanics in keratoconus, but the results of larger patient series with longer follow-up periods may enable a better evaluation.
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- Raciha Beril Küçümen
- Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, İzmir, Turkey
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- Yeditepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, İstanbul, Turkey
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Low JR, Lim L, Koh JCW, Chua DKP, Rosman M. Simultaneous Accelerated Corneal Crosslinking and Laser In situ Keratomileusis for the Treatment of High Myopia in Asian Eyes. Open Ophthalmol J 2018; 12:143-153. [PMID: 30123379 PMCID: PMC6062923 DOI: 10.2174/1874364101812010143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 11/25/2017] [Accepted: 01/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background: LASIK Xtra is a recently described technique which combines LASIK and accelerated corneal cross-linking(CXL) in the same setting. Its long-term outcome in Asians with high myopia is not well described. Objectives: To compare the efficacy, predictability and safety of LASIK Xtra with LASIK in patients with high myopia. Method: This is a retrospective study comparing 50 consecutive eyes undergoing LASIK Xtra for the correction of high myopia and/or myopic astigmatism (-6.63 to -15.50 D manifest spherical equivalent) with a matched control group of 50 eyes undergoing LASIK alone for correction of high myopia (-6.00 to -12.25 D manifest spherical equivalent). Mean follow-up was 5.7 months (range, 1.5-13.3 months) for LASIK Xtra and 3.6 months (range, 1.7-4.2 months) for LASIK only. Outcome measures included Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity (UDVA), Corrected Distance Visual Acuity (CDVA), refraction and intraoperative and postoperative complications. Results: At post-operative 3 months, all eyes achieved UDVA of 20/40 or better, and 80.0% of LASIK Xtra eyes achieved UDVA of 20/20 or better, compared to 66.0% of LASIK only eyes (p = 0.115). Efficacy indices were 0.99±0.17 for LASIK Xtra and 0.94±0.17 for LASIK only (p = 0.164). The proportion of eyes within ±0.50 D of attempted correction was 84% in the LASIK only group and 72% in the LASIK Xtra group at post-operative 3 months (p = 0.148). Safety indices were 1.11±0.19 and 1.11±0.18 in the LASIK Xtra and LASIK only groups, respectively (p = 0.735). Conclusion: LASIK Xtra achieved comparable safety, predictability and efficacy as LASIK in patients with high myopia. Good refractive stability was attained at 6-12 months. Further long term studies are required to determine whether simultaneous CXL is able to reduce postoperative LASIK keratectasia in high-risk individuals.
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- Jin Rong Low
- Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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- Singapore National Eye Centre, 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751, Singapore
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Evaluation of corneal biomechanics in patients with keratectasia following LASIK using dynamic Scheimpflug analyzer. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2018; 62:443-450. [PMID: 29700642 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-018-0594-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the corneal biomechanics in eyes with keratectasia following LASIK using a dynamic Scheimpflug analyzer. DESIGN Case-Control study. METHOD The subjects in the study included 12 eyes with keratectasia after LASIK (KE), 24 eyes with keratoconus (KC), 17 eyes without keratectasia after LASIK (LASIK), and 34 eyes with normal corneas (Normal). Corneal biomechanics of the four groups were evaluated using a dynamic Scheimpflug analyzer. RESULTS Compared with Normal (7.06 ± 0.54), the radius at the highest concavity (radius, mm) of LASIK (5.96 ± 0.76), KE (4.93 ± 0.61) and KC (5.39 ± 1.02) were significantly small. The Deflection Amplitude (HCDLA, mm) of Normal (0.94 ± 0.07) was significantly lower than those of KE (1.11 ± 0.10) and KC (1.06 ± 0.16), and was not significantly different from that of LASIK (0.98 ± 0.07). There were significant differences between LASIK and KE in radius and HCDLA (P < 0.05), whereas KE and KC had no differences in these parameters. CONCLUSIONS Corneal biomechanical features evaluated using the dynamic Scheimpflug analyzer suggest that biomechanical properties in eyes with keratectasia, keratoconus, and LASIK are different from those of normal eyes. Although the biomechanics in eyes with keratectasia differs from that in eyes with LASIK, it is similar to that in eyes with keratoconus.
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Vinciguerra R, Romano V, Arbabi EM, Brunner M, Willoughby CE, Batterbury M, Kaye SB. In Vivo Early Corneal Biomechanical Changes After Corneal Cross-linking in Patients With Progressive Keratoconus. J Refract Surg 2018; 33:840-846. [PMID: 29227513 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20170922-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To report early corneal biomechanical changes after corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with keratoconus. METHODS Thirty-four eyes of 34 patients undergoing CXL for progressive keratoconus were included in this prospective clinical study. Dynamic corneal response (DCR) parameters obtained with the Corvis ST (OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH; Wetzlar, Germany) were assessed at baseline (day of CXL) and after 1 month of follow-up; conversely, corneal tomography with the Pentacam (OCULUS Optikgeräte GmbH) was assessed at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months after CXL. RESULTS At the last follow-up visit (123.7 ± 69.6 days), all morphological parameters including steepest point (Kmax) and thinnest corneal thickness (ThCT) indicated stabilization of keratoconus (P > .05). Comparative analyses showed a rise of corneal stiffness demonstrated by a significant increase of Stiffness Parameter A1 (SP-A1) and Highest Concavity (SP-HC) and a significant decrease of Inverse Concave Radius (1/R) and Deformation Amplitude Ratio (DA Ratio) (P < .05). There was a significant correlation between the preoperative keratoconus characteristics (Kmax, Belin/Ambrósio final D value [BAD-D], and ThCT) and the DCR parameters (P < .05). Kmax and BAD-D showed a significant positive correlation with DA Ratio, Deflection Amplitude (DefA), and 1/R and a significant negative correlation with SPA1 and SP-HC. ThCT showed a significant positive correlation with SP-A1 and SP-HC and a significant negative correlation with DA Ratio, DefA, and 1/R. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that the new DCR parameters of the Corvis ST are able to detect early changes in biomechanics following CXL and those that are measurable before corneal shape modifications take place. Based on these results, the authors suggest the use of these metrics to assess the early efficacy of cross-linking. [J Refract Surg. 2017;33(12):840-846.].
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Vectorial Astigmatic Changes after Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Keratoconic Corneas Previously Treated with Intracorneal Ring Segments: A Preliminary Study. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 22 Suppl 7:S69-80. [DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Tonometry in Keratoconic Eyes before and after Riboflavin/UVA Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Using Three Different Tonometers. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 22:142-52. [DOI: 10.5301/ejo.2011.8328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Woo JH, Iyer JV, Lim L, Hla MH, Mehta JS, Chan CM, Tan DT. Conventional Versus Accelerated Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus: A Comparison of Visual, Refractive, Topographic and Biomechanical Outcomes. Open Ophthalmol J 2017; 11:262-272. [PMID: 29081866 PMCID: PMC5633701 DOI: 10.2174/1874364101711010262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2017] [Revised: 05/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective: The aim was to compare the visual, refractive, topographic and biomechanical outcomes in patients with progressive keratoconus treated with either conventional or accelerated crosslinking at one year follow up. Methods: It is a prospective, non-randomised interventional study of 76 patients who underwent conventional (CXL; 3mW/cm2 for 30 minutes) or accelerated cross linking (KXL; 30mW/cm2 for 4 minutes) for progressive keratoconus. Baseline and postoperative visual acuity, manifest refraction, corneal topography, pachymetry, endothelial cell density and biomechanical parameters of corneal hysteresis and corneal resistance factor were evaluated and compared. Results: The 2 groups were comparable in terms of uncorrected and best corrected visual acuity and spherical equivalent. Both groups showed no significant increase in K1, K2 and Kmean from baseline at 12 months. There was also no difference between the CXL and KXL group for postoperative corneal topography as well as central and minimal pachymetry up to 12 months. There was a significant increase in both corneal hysteresis (0.62mm Hg, P=0.04) and corneal resistance factor (0.91mm Hg, P=0.003) in the KXL group at 12 months but not in the CXL group. There was no significant endothelial cell loss throughout follow up in both the groups. Conclusion: We have established comparability of the 2 protocols in stabilizing the progression of keratoconus. Our findings also suggested an added biomechanical advantage of accelerated crosslinking at 1 year follow up.
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- General Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- General Cataract and Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS, Singapore, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS, Singapore, Singapore
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- Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS, Singapore, Singapore
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- Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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- Corneal and External Eye Disease Service, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore, Singapore.,Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS, Singapore, Singapore
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Swain MV, Nohava J, Eberwein P. A simple basis for determination of the modulus and hydraulic conductivity of human ocular surface using nano-indentation. Acta Biomater 2017; 50:312-321. [PMID: 28003145 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2016.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2016] [Revised: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/05/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This paper presents a simple analysis based upon Darcy's Law and indentation contact mechanics to determine the effective hydraulic conductivity and elastic modulus of fluid filled tissues. The approach is illustrated with the mechanical response of the human ocular surface using a 500μm radius spherical tipped indenter. Indentations of various regions of the ocular surface including the corneal stroma, limbal region and sclera have been conducted. Force-control indentations were made to a maximum force, which was maintained before unloading. Measurements of the indentation response of cornea at three different loading rates were also made. Elastic like response was observed during loading, which was followed by extensive creep prior to unloading. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE This manuscript attempts to provide a relatively simply model for the contact loading of fluid containing tissues and materials. It shows that the response of such materials provides a basis for determining the effective modulus and effective hydraulic conductivity (permeability) in much the same manner that hardness and modulus do for the indentation of elastic-plastic materials. Eye tissue with its anisotropic elastic and permeability properties is used to illustrate the approach.
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- M V Swain
- Bioclinical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Kuwait.
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- Anton Paar, Rue de la Gare 4, 2034 Peseux, Switzerland
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- Eye Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Germany
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Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for the Treatment of Keratoconus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cornea 2016; 35:417-28. [PMID: 26751990 DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000000723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the efficacy of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of keratoconus (KCN). METHODS A systemic literature review and meta-analysis of ocular functional and structural parameters of patients with KCN undergoing cross-linking procedures were performed using PubMed and the web of science. A literature search was performed for relevant peer-reviewed publications on population-based studies. Data were analyzed with R software (Meta library), and heterogeneity was assessed with the Cochran Q and I. A random-effects model was used for high heterogeneity; otherwise a fixed model was used. Sensitivity analysis of particular tested groups was used to explain high heterogeneity. The main outcome measures extracted from the articles were corrected distance visual acuity, uncorrected distance visual acuity, and maximum K. RESULTS An improvement in visual acuity of 1 to 2 Snellen lines was found 3 months or more after undergoing CXL. Changes were more pronounced in uncorrected visual acuity. Some topography parameters were found to be improved (0.6-1 diopters) 12 to 24 months after CXL. The refractive cylinder improved by 0.4 to 0.7 diopters. Endothelial cell density decreased by 225 cells per square millimeter in the first 3 months and thereafter returned to normal. Corneal thickness was reduced by 10 to 20 μm in the year following CXL but not after 24 months. No changes in intraocular pressure were noted. CONCLUSIONS CXL is a safe and effective method for halting the deterioration of KCN, while slightly improving visual function.
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Salman AG. Corneal Biomechanical and Anterior Chamber Parameters Variations after 1-year of Transepithelial Corneal Collagen Cross-linking in Eyes of Children with Keratoconus. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2016; 23:129-34. [PMID: 26957852 PMCID: PMC4759890 DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.171775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Aim: To assess the changes in corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) 1-year following transepithelial corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) treatment in eyes of children with keratoconus. Methods: This case series was conducted in 22 eyes of 22 children. Children aged < 18 years with progressive keratoconus were included. They were treated with transepithelial CXL. Corneal biomechanical and anterior chamber parameters such as CH, CRF, and peak 1 were noted using ocular response analyzer, Pentacam, intraocular lens master, and anterior segment optical coherence tomography before and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. Results: Our series had 22 eyes of 22 children with a mean age 15.7 ± 2.1 years. The CH and CRF 1-year after treatment declined (difference of mean 0.1 mmHg (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.04–0.24), P = 0.2] and (difference of mean 0.1 mmHg [95% CI 0.04–0.30], P = 0.3), respectively. Peak 1 and peak 2 increased (difference of mean 0.1 mmHg [95% CI 0.006–0.008], P = 0.2) and (difference of mean 0.1 mmHg [95% CI 0.007–0.006], P = 0.3), respectively. The uncorrected distance visual acuity improved from 0.95 ± 0.34 logMAR to 0.68 ± 0.45 logMAR (P < 0.05). No statistically significant changes during 12 months follow-up were observed in axial length, corneal volume, anterior chamber volume, and anterior chamber depth (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Transepithelial CXL in keratoconus in pediatric age group seems to have good stability in corneal biomechanical parameters after 1-year. Further studies with a larger sample and better study design are recommended to confirm our findings.
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OBJECTIVES To determine the effect of hydration media on ex vivo corneal elasticity. METHODS Experiments were conducted on 40 porcine eyes retrieved from an abattoir (10 eyes each for phosphate-buffered saline (PBS), balanced salt solution, Optisol, 15% dextran). The epithelium was removed, and the cornea was excised with an intact scleral rim and placed in 20% dextran overnight to restore its physiological thickness. For each hydration media, corneas were evenly divided into two groups: one with an intact scleral rim and the other without. Corneas were mounted onto a custom chamber and immersed in a hydration medium for elasticity testing. Although in each medium, corneal elasticity measurements were performed for 2 hr: at 5-min intervals for the first 30 min and then 15-min intervals for the remaining 90 min. Elasticity testing was performed using nanoindentation with spherical indenters, and Young modulus was calculated using the Hertz model. Thickness measurements were taken before and after elasticity testing. RESULTS The percentage change in corneal thickness and elasticity was calculated for each hydration media group. Balanced salt solution, PBS, and Optisol showed an increase in thickness and Young moduli for corneas with and without an intact scleral rim. Fifteen percent dextran exhibited a dehydrating effect on corneal thickness and provided stable maintenance of corneal elasticity for both groups. CONCLUSIONS Hydration media affects the stability of corneal thickness and elasticity measurements over time. Fifteen percent dextran was most effective in maintaining corneal hydration and elasticity, followed by Optisol.
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Clement CI, Parker DGA, Goldberg I. Intra-Ocular Pressure Measurement in a Patient with a Thin, Thick or Abnormal Cornea. Open Ophthalmol J 2016; 10:35-43. [PMID: 27014386 PMCID: PMC4780515 DOI: 10.2174/1874364101610010035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2015] [Revised: 08/18/2015] [Accepted: 08/18/2015] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Accurate measurement of intra-ocular pressure is a fundamental component of the ocular examination. The most common method of measuring IOP is by Goldmann applanation tonometry, the accuracy of which is influenced by the thickness and biomechanical properties of the cornea. Algorithms devised to correct for corneal thickness to estimate IOP oversimplify the effects of corneal biomechanics. The viscous and elastic properties of the cornea influence IOP measurements in unpredictable ways, a finding borne out in studies of patients with inherently abnormal and surgically altered corneal biomechanics. Dynamic contour tonometry, rebound tonometry and the ocular response analyzer provide useful alternatives to GAT in patients with abnormal corneas, such as those who have undergone laser vision correction or keratoplasty. This article reviews the various methods of intra-ocular pressure measurement available to the clinician and the ways in which their utility is influenced by variations in corneal thickness and biomechanics.
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- Colin I Clement
- Eye Associates, 4/187 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia; Glaucoma Unit, Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia; Discipline of Ophthalmology, The University of Sydney, Australia; Gosford and Wyong Eye Surgery, Australia
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- Eye Associates, 4/187 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia; Gosford and Wyong Eye Surgery, Australia
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- Eye Associates, 4/187 Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia; Glaucoma Unit, Sydney Eye Hospital, Australia; Discipline of Ophthalmology, The University of Sydney, Australia
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Rechichi M, Mazzotta C, Daya S, Mencucci R, Lanza M, Meduri A. Intraoperative OCT Pachymetry in Patients Undergoing Dextran-Free Riboflavin UVA Accelerated Corneal Collagen Crosslinking. Curr Eye Res 2016; 41:1310-1315. [PMID: 26882478 DOI: 10.3109/02713683.2015.1118130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess intraoperative corneal pachymetry in patients undergoing accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking with a dextran-free riboflavin solution. METHODS Prospective, non-comparative, multicenter interventional study. Thirty patients with progressive keratoconus were enrolled in the study from the Siena Crosslinking Center™ in Siena, Italy and the Eye Center in Catanzaro, Italy. The mean age was 26.9 ± 6.5 years. Patients underwent pulsed light accelerated crosslinking (PL-ACXL) by KXL I UV-A source (Avedro Inc., Waltham, MS, USA) with 8 min (1 s on/1 s off) of UV-A exposure, 30 mW/cm2 and an energy dose of 7.2 J/cm2. Corneal stroma was soaked with a dextran-free 0.1% riboflavin solution plus hydroxyl-propyl methylcellulose (HPMC) (VibeX Rapid, Avedro). Intraoperative corneal thickness was preoperatively (PRE-OP) evaluated by corneal optical coherence tomography (iVUE Optovue Inc., Fremont, CA, USA) after epithelium removal (EPI-R), after 10 min of riboflavin soaking (RS) and after UV-A irradiation (IR). Statistical analysis was conducted using a Wilcoxon test and SPSS v16.0. A p-value of <0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. RESULTS Average PRE-OP central corneal thickness (CCT) and thinnest corneal thickness (TCT) were 437.3 ± 36.9 and 418.9 ± 28.8 μm, respectively. Average EPI-R CCT and TCT values were 388.5 ± 36.8 and 381.5 ± 36.61 μm, respectively. Average CCT and TCT values after 10 min RS were 385.2 ± 37.8 and 380.6 ± 36.7 μm, respectively. The final average CCT and TCT values after IR were 379.4 ± 37.2 and 378.1 ± 36.4 μm, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The study demonstrated a non-statistically significant intraoperative corneal thickness reduction in patients undergoing PL-ACXL corneal collagen crosslinking by using dextran free HPMC 0.1% riboflavin solution.
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- b Ophthalmology Unit , Siena University Hospital , Siena , Italy
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- e Multidisciplinary Department of Medical , Surgical and Dental Sciences, Second University of Naples , Naples , Italy
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- f Department of Ophthalmology , University of Messina , Messina , Italy
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Keratoconus as the most common cause of ectasia is one of the leading cause of corneal transplants worldwide. The current available therapies do not modify the underlying pathogenesis of the disease, and none of the available approaches but corneal transplant hinder the ongoing ectasia. Several studies document Crosslink defect between collagen fibrils in the pathogenesis of keratoconus. Collagen cross link is a relatively new approach that with the application of the riboflavin and ultraviolet A, new covalent bands reform. Subjective and objective results following this method seem to be promising. Endothelial damage besides other deep structural injury, which is the major concern of this technique have not yet been reported, when applying the standard method.
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- Department of Cornea, Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Cornea, Eye Research Center, Farabi Eye Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Corneal Collagen Cross-linking for the Treatment of Progressive Corneal Ectasia: 6-Year Prospective Outcome in a French Population. Am J Ophthalmol 2015; 160:654-662.e1. [PMID: 26149969 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2015.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2015] [Revised: 06/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate 6-year results of standardized epithelium-off corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for treatment of progressive corneal ectasia. DESIGN Prospective, consecutive, interventional case series. METHODS Thirty-six eyes of 25 consecutive patients with documented progressive primary or iatrogenic corneal ectasia underwent CXL following the Siena protocol. The main outcome measures included uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities, biomicroscopy and fundus appearance, topography-derived steep and flat keratometry (Kmax, Kmin), central corneal thickness (CCT), intraocular pressure with Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT-IOP), and endothelial cell density (ECD), recorded at baseline and months 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, and 72. Bilateral macular optical coherence tomography was performed at the endpoint visit. The mean follow-up was 66 ± 6 months (range, 60-78 months). RESULTS At 6 years, CXL stabilized primary and iatrogenic corneal ectasia in 89% of the patients. In bilateral CXL, the progression of the first eye was highly predictive of the fellow eye's outcome. At the endpoint follow-up, the mean outcome variations were: UDVA: -0.08 ± 0.36 logMAR (P = .2); CDVA: -0.14 ± 0.28 logMAR (P = .004); Kmax: +0.11 ± 1.70 diopters (D) (P = .7); Kmin: -0.25 ± 1.25 D (P = .2); CCT: -16.38 ± 37 μm (P = .01); GAT-IOP: +1.0 ± 2.3 mm Hg (P = .01); ECD: +31 ± 400 cells/mm(2) (P = .6); no cases of macular toxicity or severe adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS At 6 years, CXL maintains long-term results in halting the progression of corneal ectasia, with significant improvement in CDVA and long-term stability of keratometry. Further clinical studies with longer follow-up and larger series would be necessary to definitely confirm these results.
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Hashemi H, Fotouhi A, Miraftab M, Bahrmandy H, Seyedian MA, Amanzadeh K, Heidarian S, Nikbin H, Asgari S. Short-term comparison of accelerated and standard methods of corneal collagen crosslinking. J Cataract Refract Surg 2015; 41:533-40. [PMID: 25804580 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.07.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2014] [Revised: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/18/2014] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the 6-month results of accelerated and standard collagen crosslinking (CXL) treatment of progressive keratoconus. SETTING Noor Eye Hospital, Tehran, Iran. DESIGN Prospective randomized clinical trial. METHODS Two groups of eyes (intervention and control) received corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) treatment. The intervention group received accelerated CXL (18 mW/cm(2), 5 minutes), and the control group received standard CXL (3 mW/cm(2), 30 minutes). The eyes were evaluated for changes in the visual indices, refraction, and topography preoperatively and 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively and regarding corneal rigidity indices and the endothelial cell count (ECC) preoperatively and at 6 months. RESULTS The study evaluated 62 eyes (31 patient) in 2 groups. The mean changes in uncorrected (P = .733) and corrected (P = .646) distance visual acuities and manifest refraction spherical equivalent (P = .598) did not differ statistically significantly between the 2 groups. The central corneal thickness was higher in the standard group than the accelerated group (P = .025). The mean decrease in the maximum keratometry (K) (P = .865) and mean K (P = .974) and the mean changes in the asphericity (P = .272) were not statistically significantly different between the 2 groups. The mean changes in corneal hysteresis (CH) (P = .548) and the corneal resistance factor (CRF) (P = 1.000), CH-CRF (P = .282), and the area under the peak 2 (P = .260) were similar in both groups. The mean decrease in the ECC was not statistically significantly different between the 2 groups (P = .218). CONCLUSION Based on 6-month results, accelerated and standard corneal CXL arrested the progression of keratoconus similarly. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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- Hassan Hashemi
- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran.
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Noor Ophthalmology Research Center (Hashemi, Miraftab, Bahrmandy, Seyedian, Amanzadeh, Heidarian, Nikbin), Noor Eye Hospital, the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Fotouhi), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Asgari), School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
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Sedaghat M, Bagheri M, Ghavami S, Bamdad S. Changes in corneal topography and biomechanical properties after collagen cross linking for keratoconus: 1-year results. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2015; 22:212-9. [PMID: 25949080 PMCID: PMC4411619 DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.151877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate changes in corneal topography and biomechanical properties after collagen cross-linking (CXL) for progressive keratoconus. Patients and Methods: Collagen cross-linking was performed on 97 eyes. We assessed uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). Corneal topography indices were evaluated using placido disc topography, scanning slit anterior topography (Orbscan II), and rotating Scheimpflug topography (Pentacam). Specular microscopy and corneal biomechanics were evaluated. Results: A 1-year-follow-up results revealed that UCVA improved from 0.31 to 0.45 and BCVA changed from 0.78 to 0.84 (P < 0.001). The mean of average keratometry value decreased from 49.62 to 47.95 D (P < 0.001). Astigmatism decreased from 4.84 to 4.24 D (P < 0.001). Apex corneal thickness decreased from 458.11 to 444.46 μm. Corneal volume decreased from 56.66 to 55.97 mm3 (P < 0.001). Posterior best fit sphere increased from 55.50 to 46.03 mm (P = 0.025). Posterior elevation increased from 99.2 to 112.22 μm (P < 0.001). Average progressive index increased from 2.26 to 2.56 (P < 0.001). A nonsignificant decrease was observed in mean endothelial count from 2996 to 2928 cell/mm2 (P = 0.190). Endothelial coefficient of variation (CV) increased nonsignificantly from 18.26 to 20.29 (P = 0.112). Corneal hysteresis changed from 8.18 to 8.36 (P = 0.552) and corneal resistance factor increased from 6.98 to 7.21 (P = 0.202), so these changes were not significant. Conclusion: Visual acuity and K values improved after CXL. In spite of the nonsignificant increase in endothelial cell count and increase in the CV, CLX seems to be a safe treatment for keratoconus. Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are recommended.
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- Mohammadreza Sedaghat
- Mashad Ophthalmology Research Center, Khatam-Alanbiya Hospital, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Mashad, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Mashad Ophthalmology Research Center, Khatam-Alanbiya Hospital, Mashad University of Medical Sciences, Mashad, Iran
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- Poostchi Ophthalmology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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De Bernardo M, Capasso L, Lanza M, Tortori A, Iaccarino S, Cennamo M, Borrelli M, Rosa N. Long-term results of corneal collagen crosslinking for progressive keratoconus. JOURNAL OF OPTOMETRY 2015; 8:180-186. [PMID: 26105541 PMCID: PMC4502088 DOI: 10.1016/j.optom.2014.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2013] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate long-term keratoconus stability after corneal crosslinking (CXL) with riboflavin. METHODS In this prospective study, 57 eyes of 55 patients with progressive keratoconus, consecutively treated with ultraviolet A (UVA) - riboflavin CXL, were examined with the corneal topographer Pentacam, the biometer IOLMaster and the analyzer of corneal biomechanics Ocular Response Analyzer before and during a 24 months follow-up after CXL. RESULTS Twenty-four months after CXL, there was a significant improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) (P<0.01), a significant decrease in corneal thinnest point (CTP), keratometry readings at the keratoconus apex (K max), and corneal volume (CV) (P<0.01), and a significant increase in axial eye length (AL) (P=0.01). No significant changes in anterior chamber volume (ACV) and depth (ACD), (P=0.8), corneal hysteresis (CH) (P=0.16) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) (P=0.06) were found. However, in the subgroup of patients with decreased K max readings 24 months after treatment, both CH and CRF showed a significant reduction (P<0.01). CONCLUSION In the first month after the procedure, CXL induces a reduction in corneal volume. During the 24 months follow-up the cornea tends to recover its original volume with a persistence of the CXL efficacy.
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- U.O.C. Prelievo e Trapianto Cornee, Pellegrini Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- U.O.C. Prelievo e Trapianto Cornee, Pellegrini Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy.
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Effects of corneal cross-linking on ocular response analyzer waveform-derived variables in keratoconus and postrefractive surgery ectasia. Eye Contact Lens 2015; 40:339-44. [PMID: 25365551 DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess changes in Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA) waveforms after UVA/riboflavin corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) using investigator-derived and manufacturer-supplied morphometric variables in patients with keratoconus (KC) and postrefractive surgery ectasia. DESIGN Prospective randomized trial of a standard epithelium-off CXL protocol. PARTICIPANTS Patients with progressive KC (24 eyes of 21 patients) or postrefractive surgery ectasia (27 eyes of 23 patients) were enrolled. METHODS Replicate ORA measurements were obtained before and 3 months after CXL. Pretreatment and posttreatment waveform variables were analyzed for differences by paired Student t tests using measurements with the highest waveform scores. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor, 37-s generation manufacturer-supplied ORA variables, and 15 investigator-derived ORA variables. RESULTS No variables were significantly different 3 months after CXL in the KC group, and no manufacturer-supplied variables changed significantly in the postrefractive surgery ectasia group. Four custom variables (ApplanationOnsetTime, P1P2avg, Impulse, and Pmax) increased by small but statistically significant margins after CXL in the postrefractive surgery ectasia group. CONCLUSIONS Changes in a small subset of investigator-derived variables suggested an increase in corneal bending resistance after CXL. However, the magnitudes of these changes were low and not commensurate with the degree of clinical improvement or prior computational estimates of corneal stiffening in the same cohort over the same period. Available air-puff-derived measures of the corneal deformation response underestimate the biomechanical changes produced by CXL.
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Randleman JB, Khandelwal SS, Hafezi F. Corneal cross-linking. Surv Ophthalmol 2015; 60:509-23. [PMID: 25980780 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2015.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2014] [Revised: 04/28/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Since its inception in the late 1990s, corneal cross-linking has grown from an interesting concept to a primary treatment for corneal ectatic disease worldwide. Using a combination of ultraviolet-A light and a chromophore (vitamin B2, riboflavin), the cornea can be stiffened, usually with a single application, and progressive thinning diseases such as keratoconus arrested. Despite being in clinical use for many years, some of the underlying processes, such as the role of oxygen and the optimal treatment times, are still being worked out. More than a treatment technique, corneal cross-links represent a physiological principle of connective tissue, which may explain the enormous versatility of the method. We highlight the history of corneal cross-linking, the scientific underpinnings of current techniques, evolving clinical treatment parameters, and the use of cross-linking in combination with refractive surgery and for the treatment of infectious keratitis.
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- J Bradley Randleman
- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Emory Vision, Emory Eye Center, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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- ELZA Institute, Zurich, Switzerland; Laboratory for Ocular Cell Biology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA; Center for Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine (CABMM), University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Tan J, Lytle GE, Marshall J. Consecutive laser in situ keratomileusis and accelerated corneal crosslinking in highly myopic patients: preliminary results. Eur J Ophthalmol 2014; 25:0. [PMID: 25588591 DOI: 10.5301/ejo.5000543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the preliminary results of an evaluation of the safety and predictability of Lasik Xtra, a technique combining laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and accelerated corneal crosslinking, in highly myopic patients. METHODS In this consecutive comparative case series, 70 consecutive eyes undergoing LASIK for correction of high myopia (-8.00 D to -19.00 D manifest refractive spherical equivalent) were prospectively recruited and treated with Lasik Xtra and compared with a retrospective consecutive control group of 64 eyes who had undergone LASIK alone for correction of high myopia. The follow-up was 3 months. Outcome measures included uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and refraction. RESULTS A total of 61% of LASIK only eyes achieved UDVA of 20/25 or better, compared to 98% of Lasik Xtra eyes (p<0.001) at 3 months. A greater percentage of eyes were within ±0.50 of the intended correction in the Lasik Xtra group (88%) than in the LASIK only group (65%) at 3 months (p = 0.005). Linear regression of the scatterplot of attempted versus achieved correction reveals a coefficient of determination of 0.83 in the LASIK only group vs 0.99 in the Lasik Xtra group. A trend (p = 0.051) towards greater refractive drift in the LASIK group (-0.13 D) vs the Lasik Xtra group (-0.04 D) was observed. No adverse events were observed in either group. CONCLUSIONS Lasik Xtra did not reduce the refractive accuracy of the LASIK procedure. The addition of crosslinking may induce early stabilization of the cornea after LASIK, improving the predictability of refractive outcomes in highly myopic subjects.
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Trans epithelial corneal collagen crosslinking for progressive keratoconus: 6 months follow up. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2014; 37:438-41. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2014.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2013] [Revised: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 07/21/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Concepts and misconceptions in corneal biomechanics. J Cataract Refract Surg 2014; 40:862-9. [PMID: 24857435 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 129] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Revised: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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UNLABELLED This review looks at biomechanical concepts and misconceptions related to in vivo assessment of corneal biomechanical response via air-puff deformation, including both human donor corneas and the translation of similar concepts to clinical studies. The impact of corneal viscoelasticity on interpreting clinical data is discussed, as well as the differences between 2 clinical devices that produce air puffs with distinct temporal and magnitude profiles. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Dr. Roberts is a consultant to Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH and Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG and has received research funding from Carl Zeiss Meditec AG as well as travel funds from Sooft Italia. She has no financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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Roberts CJ, Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Mahmoud AM, Gobbe M, Lee L. Comparison of ocular biomechanical response parameters in myopic and hyperopic eyes using dynamic bidirectional applanation analysis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2014; 40:929-36. [PMID: 24857439 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2013] [Revised: 12/18/2013] [Accepted: 01/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare differences in the ocular biomechanical response in myopic and hyperopic eyes. SETTING London Vision Clinic, London, United Kingdom, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States. DESIGN Retrospective study. METHODS The study population included myopic and hyperopic patients evaluated preoperatively for refractive surgery at the London Vision Clinic between June 2006 and May 2008. Biomechanical response parameters from the dynamic bidirectional applanation device (Ocular Response Analyzer) were analyzed using custom software for signal analysis, including corneal hysteresis (CH) and 10 other output parameters. Hyperopic eyes were compared with myopic eyes first matched for age and pachymetry and then matched for age, pachymetry, and corneal-compensated intraocular pressure (IOPcc). Nonpaired t tests were performed (P<.05) to compare parameters in the 2 groups. RESULTS Consecutive patients included 2608 eyes with 1623 myopic eyes and 787 hyperopic eyes that met enrollment criteria. A significant correlation (P<.0001) was shown between CH and age (negative), pachymetry (positive), and IOPcc (negative). The first match included 473 eyes in each group, and the second match included 260 eyes in each group. When matching for age and pachymetry only, certain parameters implied that hyperopic eyes were stiffer, while others implied that myopic eyes were stiffer, but IOPcc was significantly greater in the myopic group. The second match, which also controlled for IOPcc, showed that all biomechanical parameters implied that hyperopic eyes were stiffer. CONCLUSIONS Hyperopic eyes demonstrated stiffer response parameters than myopic eyes. Intraocular pressure was demonstrated to be a confounding factor when evaluating ocular biomechanical parameters. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES Proprietary or commercial disclosures are listed after the references.
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- Cynthia J Roberts
- From the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Roberts, Mahmoud), and the College of Medicine (Lee), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Archer, Gobbe), London, United Kingdom; the Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Roberts, Mahmoud), and the College of Medicine (Lee), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Archer, Gobbe), London, United Kingdom; the Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France.
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Roberts, Mahmoud), and the College of Medicine (Lee), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Archer, Gobbe), London, United Kingdom; the Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Roberts, Mahmoud), and the College of Medicine (Lee), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Archer, Gobbe), London, United Kingdom; the Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Roberts, Mahmoud), and the College of Medicine (Lee), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Archer, Gobbe), London, United Kingdom; the Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Roberts, Mahmoud), and the College of Medicine (Lee), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Archer, Gobbe), London, United Kingdom; the Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France
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Beckman Rehnman J, Behndig A, Hallberg P, Lindén C. Initial results from mechanical compression of the cornea during crosslinking for keratoconus. Acta Ophthalmol 2014; 92:644-9. [PMID: 24628999 DOI: 10.1111/aos.12380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2013] [Accepted: 01/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare refractive changes after corneal crosslinking with and without mechanical compression of the cornea. METHODS In a prospective, open, randomized case-control study conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Umeå University Hospital, Sweden, sixty eyes of 43 patients with progressive keratoconus aged 18-28 years planned for corneal crosslinking and corresponding age- and sex-matched control subjects were included. The patients were randomized to conventional corneal crosslinking (CXL; n = 30) or corneal crosslinking with mechanical compression using a flat rigid contact lens sutured to the cornea during treatment (CRXL; n = 30). Subjective refraction and ETDRS best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), axial length measurement, keratometry and pachymetry were performed before and 1 and 6 months after treatment. RESULTS The keratoconus patients had poorer BSCVA, higher refractive astigmatism and higher keratometry readings than the control subjects at baseline (p < 0.01). In the CXL group, BSCVA increased from 0.19 ± 0.26 to 0.14 ± 0.18 logMar (p = 0.03), and the spherical equivalent improved from -1.9 ± 2.8 D to -1.4 ± 2.4 D (p = 0.03). Maximum keratometry readings decreased after CXL from 53.1 ± 4.9 D to 52.6 ± 5.2 D (p = 0.02), and the axial length decreased in the CXL group, likely due to post-treatment corneal thinning (p = 0.03). In the CRXL group, all the above variables were unaltered (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION At 6 months, the refractive results from CRXL did not surpass those of conventional CXL treatment. Rather, some variables indicated a slightly inferior effect. Possibly, stronger crosslinking would be necessary to stabilize the cornea in the flattened configuration achieved by the rigid contact lens.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Radiation Sciences, Biomedical Engineering; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Ophthalmology; Umeå University; Umeå Sweden
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Safety and efficacy of epithelium removal and transepithelial corneal collagen crosslinking for keratoconus. Eye (Lond) 2014; 29:15-29. [PMID: 25277300 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2014.230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This review aims to assess the efficacy and safety of epithelial removal (ER) and transepithelial (TE) corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) for the treatment of keratoconus. We used MEDLINE to identify all ER and TE CXL studies on keratoconic eyes (n≥20, follow-up ≥12 months). Ex vivo and studies for non-keratoconus indications or in conjunction with other procedures were excluded. Data on uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuity, refractive cylinder, maximum keratometry (Kmax), and adverse events were collected at the latest follow-up and 1 year. Only one randomised controlled trial (RCT) qualified inclusion. Forty-four ER and five TE studies were included. For logMAR UDVA, CDVA, mean spherical equivalent, refractive cylinder and Kmax, at latest follow-up 81, 85, 93, 62, and 93% ER studies vs 66.7, 80, 75, 33, and 40% TE studies reported improvement, respectively. Whereas at 1 year, 90, 59, and 91% ER studies vs 80, 50, and 25% TE studies reported improvement, respectively. The majority of studies showed reduced pachymetry in both groups. Treatment failure, retreatment rates, and conversion to transplantation were reported to be up to 33, 8.6, and 6.25%, respectively, in ER studies only. Stromal oedema, haze, keratitis, and scarring were only reported in ER studies, whereas endothelial cell counts remained variable in both groups. Both ER and TE studies showed improvement in visual acuity, refractive cylinder but Kmax worsened in most TE studies. Adverse events were reported more with ER studies. This review calls for more high quality ER and TE studies with comparable parameters for further assessment of safety and efficacy.
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Wang D, Liu M, Chen Y, Zhang X, Xu Y, Wang J, To CH, Liu Q. Differences in the Corneal Biomechanical Changes After SMILE and LASIK. J Refract Surg 2014; 30:702-7. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20140903-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 08/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Corneal biomechanical changes after crosslinking for progressive keratoconus with the corneal visualization scheimpflug technology. J Ophthalmol 2014; 2014:579190. [PMID: 25332832 PMCID: PMC4190167 DOI: 10.1155/2014/579190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2014] [Accepted: 09/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Purpose. To evaluate the effect of corneal crosslinking in progressive keratoconus by applying in vivo corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology. Design. Longitudinal retrospective study. Subjects and Controls. Seventeen eyes of patients treated with corneal crosslinking for progressive keratoconus. Methods. Corneal visualization Scheimpflug technology analyses (research software version 6.07r08) of subjects with progressive keratoconus before and 3 months after corneal crosslinking (CXL) were reviewed retrospectively. t-test (for normal distribution) and Wilcoxon matched-pairs test (if not normally distributed) were used to test for statistically significant differences between pre- and post-CXL analyses. Results. We demonstrated statistically significant differences for the intraocular pressure (median: +3 mmHg, P = 0.004), the central corneal pachymetry (pachy; mean: -35 µm, P < 0.001), the timespan between the air impulse release and the first applanation of the cornea (A1time; median: +0.12 ms, P < 0.05), and the timespan between the air impulse release and the second applanation of the cornea (A2time; median: -37 ms, P < 0.05). Conclusions. With the A1time and the A2time, we identified two parameters that demonstrated a statistically significant improvement of the biomechanical properties of the cornea after CXL. Despite the known initial decrease of the pachymetry after CXL, none of the analyzed parameters indicated a progression of the keratoconus.
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Theoretical basis, laboratory evidence, and clinical research of chemical surgery of the cornea: cross-linking. J Ophthalmol 2014; 2014:890823. [PMID: 25215226 PMCID: PMC4151584 DOI: 10.1155/2014/890823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2014] [Revised: 07/24/2014] [Accepted: 07/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is increasingly performed in ophthalmology with high success rates for progressive keratoconus and other types of ectasia. Despite being an established procedure, some molecular and clinical aspects still require additional studies. This review presents a critical analysis of some established topics and others that are still controversial. In addition, this review examines new technologies and techniques (transepithelial and ultrafast CXL), uses of corneal CXL including natural products and biomolecules as CXL promoters, and evidence for in vitro and in vivo indirect effectiveness.
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