Visual and Keratometric Results after Corneal Collagen CrossLinking in Keratoconus. | [Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology • 2012]

Author(s):

1. Aneequllah Baig Mirza: Islamic International Medical College, Riphah International University, Railway Hospital, Westridge, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

2. Yasir Iqbal: Islamic International Medical College, Riphah International University, Railway Hospital, Westridge, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

3. Mirza Inam-Ul-Haq: Islamic International Medical College, Riphah International University, Railway Hospital, Westridge, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract:

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of riboflavin – ultraviolet type A light rays induced cross-linking of corneal collagen in keratoconus. Material and Methods: Forty cases of collagen cross-linking were studied retrospectively. Preoperative examination included uncorrected and best-corrected visual acuity, refraction, slit-lamp, fundoscopy and orbscan. Routine cross-linking procedure was performed. Postoperatively, a bandage contact lens was applied which was removed on the 5th day. Subsequent postoperative examinations were performed monthly for six months. Results: Forty cases completed six months of follow up. There were 21 males and 19 females in the study. The age range was 16-32 years. In the six months study, 13 out of 40 cases showed improvement of un-corrected visual acuity by one line and 15 out of 40 had improvement by 2 or more lines. Only two eyes out of 40 (5%) lost 2 or more lines of uncorrected visual acuity. Keratometric improvement was seen in 22.5%. 65% showed keratometric stability while progression was seen in 12.5%. Conclusion: Collagen cross – linking is a safe and effective procedure in halting the progression of keratoconus.

Page(s): 179-183

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Ophthalmology , Volume: 28, Issue: 4, Year: 2012

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