Keratoconus
Conditions
Keywords
lamellar keratoplasty, keratoconus, penetrated keratoplasty, Visual acuity
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to report outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique.
Detailed description
Purpose: To report outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique. Methods: Thirty four unselected consecutive patients were submitted to DALK big-bubble technique. Intraoperative and postoperative complications, postoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), spherical equivalent (SE), corneal topography, and endothelial cell density were evaluated. All patients were followed for at least 6 months.
Interventions
PROCEDUREDeep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK)
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique.
PROCEDUREPenetrated keratoplasty
Regular corneal transplant using the penetrated keratoplasty technique
Sponsors
Hospital Oftalmologico de Brasilia
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* keratoconus
Exclusion criteria
* central endothelial cell count less than 2000 cells/mm2 * glaucoma or intraocular pressure greater than 21 mmHg * amblyopia * retinal abnormalities * diabetes mellitus * steroid or immunosuppressive treatment * connective tissue diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To report outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) using the big-bubble technique. | 12 months |
Countries
Brazil
Outcome results
None listed