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Cornea ; 38(9): 1093-1096, 2019 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31169604

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect on donor rim cultures and postoperative infections of doubling the povidone-iodine exposure time during corneal tissue recovery before its use in keratoplasty. METHODS: Consecutive donor cornea recoveries were evaluated for positive donor corneal rim cultures and postoperative infections before and after a protocol change of doubling the exposure time of povidone-iodine during donor preparation. RESULTS: In 631 consecutive cornea donor recoveries, 18 (2.9%) had positive fungal rim cultures and 41 (6.5%) had positive bacterial rim cultures. Three (0.48%) developed postoperative fungal infections, and no bacterial infections occurred. After doubling the povidone-iodine exposure time during the recovery process, 725 consecutive corneas were reviewed. Four (0.6%) had positive fungal rim cultures, and 29 (4.0%) had positive bacterial rim cultures. No postoperative fungal or bacterial infections occurred. No noticeable increase in epithelial toxicity developed between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS: Increasing the povidone-iodine exposure time during the donor cornea recovery process decreased the rate of positive donor corneal rim fungal cultures (P = 0.001), positive donor corneal rim bacterial cultures (P = 0.04), and postoperative fungal infections (P = 0.06).


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Anti-Infective Agents, Local/administration & dosage , Corneal Transplantation/methods , Eye Infections, Fungal/prevention & control , Povidone-Iodine/administration & dosage , Tissue and Organ Harvesting/methods , Eye Infections, Bacterial/prevention & control , Humans , Postoperative Complications/prevention & control
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J Refract Surg ; 25(12): 1061-74, 2009 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20000287

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To present the prospective application of the Orbscan II central 2-mm total-mean corneal power obtained by quantitative area topography in intraocular lens (IOL) calculation after refractive surgery. METHODS: Calculated and achieved refraction and the difference between them were studied in 77 eyes of 61 patients with previous radial keratotomy (RK), RK and additional surgeries, myopic LASIK, myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), or hyperopic LASIK who underwent phacoemulsification without complications in 3 eye centers. All IOL calculations used the average from the central 2-mm Orbscan II total-mean power of maps centered on the pupil without the use of previous refractive data. Six IOL styles implanted within the bag were used. RESULTS: Using the SRK-T formula, the overall calculated refraction was -0.64+/-0.93 diopters (D). The overall achieved spherical equivalent refraction (-0.52+/-0.79 D; range: -3.12 to 1.25 D; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.70/-0.34 D) was +/-0.50 D in 53% of eyes, +/-1.00 D in 78% of eyes, and +/-2.00 D in 99% of eyes. The overall difference between the calculated and achieved refraction (0.12+/-0.93 D, P=.27; range: -2.18 to 2.62 D; 95% CI: 0.09/0.33 D) was +/-0.50 D in 39% of eyes, +/-1.00 D in 77% of eyes, and +/-2.00 D in 96% of eyes. This difference was +/-1.00 D in 77% of eyes with RK (P=.70), 82% of eyes with myopic LASIK (P=.34), and 90% of eyes with myopic PRK (P=.96). In eyes with RK followed by LASIK, a trend toward undercorrection was noted (P=.03). In eyes with hyperopic LASIK, a trend toward overcorrection was noted (P=.005). CONCLUSIONS: In eyes with previous corneal refractive surgery, IOL power calculation can be performed with reasonable accuracy using the Orbscan II central 2-mm total-mean power. This method had better outcomes in eyes with previous RK, myopic LASIK, and myopic PRK than in eyes with hyperopic LASIK or RK with LASIK.


Subject(s)
Corneal Surgery, Laser , Corneal Topography/methods , Lenses, Intraocular , Optics and Photonics , Humans , Hyperopia/surgery , Lens Implantation, Intraocular , Myopia/surgery , Phacoemulsification , Prospective Studies
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Cornea ; 27(1): 28-32, 2008 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18245963

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To analyze components of the deposits in the corneal flap interface of granular corneal dystrophy type II (GCD II) patients after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). METHODS: Four corneal GCD II specimens displaying disease exacerbation after LASIK were analyzed. Three of these specimens included the recipient corneal button after penetrating keratoplasty or deep lamellar keratoplasty for advanced GCD II after LASIK. The fourth specimen, a similar case of GCD II after LASIK, included the amputated corneal flap. Specimens were processed for histopathologic and immunohistochemical analyses. RESULTS: Corneal stromal deposits in the LASIK flaps of all specimens were stained with 3 anti-transforming growth factor-beta-induced protein (TGFBIp) antibodies. The deposits displayed bright red color staining with Masson trichrome; however, negative staining was seen with Congo red, suggesting that hyaline is the main component localizing to the TGFBIp deposits rather than amyloid. CONCLUSIONS: Amorphous granular material deposited along the interface of the LASIK flap in GCD II corneas is composed mainly of hyaline deposits.


Subject(s)
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/metabolism , Corneal Stroma/metabolism , Extracellular Matrix Proteins/metabolism , Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ , Surgical Flaps , Transforming Growth Factor beta/metabolism , Adult , Azo Compounds , Coloring Agents , Congo Red , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/surgery , Eosine Yellowish-(YS) , Humans , Immunoenzyme Techniques , Keratoplasty, Penetrating , Male , Methyl Green , Middle Aged , Staining and Labeling/methods
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J Cataract Refract Surg ; 33(1): 133-8, 2007 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17189809

ABSTRACT

We review the clinical, histopathological, and ultrastructural findings and DNA phenotyping of a patient with Avellino corneal dystrophy exacerbated by laser in situ keratomileusis. The findings are reported and interpreted in the context of a literature review. The case highlights the possible difficulty of recognizing subtle dystrophic findings, as well as the importance of avoiding refractive surgical intervention in patients with Avellino corneal dystrophy to avoid exacerbation of dystrophic deposits in the cornea and subsequent reduction in vision.


Subject(s)
Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/etiology , Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ/adverse effects , Myopia/surgery , Adult , Amyloid/metabolism , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/metabolism , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/surgery , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/ultrastructure , Corneal Stroma/metabolism , Corneal Stroma/ultrastructure , Humans , Hyalin/metabolism , Keratoplasty, Penetrating , Male , Phenotype , Vision Disorders/etiology , Visual Acuity
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Ophthalmology ; 112(6): 1031-4, 2005 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15885783

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To report the ocular complications of xerophthalmia, nyctalopia, and visual deterioration to legal blindness as a result of inadequate vitamin A supplementation after malabsorptive bariatric surgery. DESIGN: Observational case report and literature review. PARTICIPANT: A 39-year-old woman with xerophthalmia and nyctalopia occurring 3 years after gastric bypass surgery. RESULTS: We report a patient with a rare finding of xerophthalmia and visual deterioration after gastric bypass surgery as a result of vitamin A deficiency. The patient was referred for decreased vision associated with chronic dry eyes, bilateral diffuse punctate keratitis, and corneal scarring of unknown cause after several ophthalmologic examinations. The medical history, ophthalmic findings, and clinical course are discussed. CONCLUSIONS: Gastric bypass procedures can cause vitamin A deficiency leading to serious ocular complications, including xerophthalmia, nyctalopia, and ultimate blindness. The increasing incidence of obesity and gastric bypass procedures warrants patient and physician education regarding strict adherence to vitamin supplementation. Education is imperative to avoid detrimental ophthalmic complications resulting from hypovitaminosis A and to prevent a potential epidemic of iatrogenic xerophthalmia and blindness.


Subject(s)
Bariatrics , Gastric Bypass/adverse effects , Night Blindness/etiology , Vitamin A Deficiency/etiology , Xerophthalmia/etiology , Adult , Blindness/etiology , Female , Humans , Malabsorption Syndromes/etiology , Visual Acuity
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