Femtosecond laser enabled keratoplasty for advanced keratoconus.
Indian J Ophthalmol
;
2013 Aug; 61(8): 469-472
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
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ABSTRACT
Purpose:
To assess the efficacy and advantages of femtosecond laser enabled keratoplasty (FLEK) over conventional penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) in advanced keratoconus. Materials andMethods:
Detailed review of literature of published randomized controlled trials of operative techniques in PKP and FLEK.Results:
Fifteen studies were identified, analyzed, and compared with our outcome. FLEK was found to have better outcome in view of better and earlier stabilization uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and better refractive outcomes with low astigmatism as compared with conventional PKP. Wound healing also was noticed to be earlier, enabling early suture removal in FLEK.Conclusions:
Studies relating to FLEK have shown better results than conventional PKP, however further studies are needed to assess the safety and intraoperative complications of the procedure.
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Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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