Keratoconus.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1.keratoconus patients ,2.age between 20 to 40,3.Both genders,4.corneal thickness>= 360 microns, 5.mean keratometry between 45 to 52 D,6.clear central cornea, 7.Patients should be discontinued their contact lenses for 3 weeks prior to the exams, 8.contact lenses in tolerance,9.visual acuity 21 mmHg, 13.Patients with autoimmune, connective tissue disorders, diabetes and immunosuppressive drugs users,14.Hyperopia, 15.uncooperative patients
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Uncorrected Visual Acutiy (UCVA). Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: With using Snellen chart by the same optometrist. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA). Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: With using Snellen chart by the same optometrist.;Corneal Thickness (Central and thinest point). Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: Using OrbscanII (Baush&Lomb) based on Micrometer.;Corneal irregularity. Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: OrbscanII (Baush&Lomb) based on Diopter.;Anterior and Posterior Elevation of Cornea. Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: OrbscanII (Baush&Lomb) based on Micrometer.;Corneal Aberrometry. Timepoint: preoperatively, 6 months postoperaively. Method of measurement: Using (Schwind Amaris, Germany).;Intraocular Lens Power. Timepoint: Preoperative, 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: Using A Scan.;Contrast Sensitivity. Timepoint: Preoperative, 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: Using ( Pelli-Robson test) chart and based on cpd.;K max and K mean. Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: OrbscanII (Baush&Lomb) based on Diopter.;Spherical Equivalent. Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: According to refrection results and based on Diopter.;Anterior Chamber Depth. Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: OrbscanII (Baush&Lomb) based on Milimeter.;Clinical Symptoms (Halo vision, Glare, Night vision, Night driving, Fluctuation, Activity Limitation and Foreign Body Sense). Timepoint: preoperative, 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method of measurement: According to patient interview and based on Likert scale.;Postoperative complications including Extrusion and Infection. Timepoint: Postoperation. Method of measurement: According to clinical examination.;Patient satisfactory rate. Timepoint: 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively. Method | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Clinical Trial Center (CTC)