[Clinical application of deep lamellar keratoplasty for corneal macula after viral keratitis].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To explore the clinical safety and efficacy of deep lamellar keratoplasty for corneal macula after viral keratitis.

METHODS:

A total of 16 patients (16 eyes) of corneal macula after viral keratitis at our center from January 2009 to June 2011 received anti-virus eye-drops and then underwent deep lamellar keratoplasty when inflammation were dissolved or quiescent. And the corneal graft diaphaneity and corneal graft rejection reactions were observed.

RESULTS:

All 16 patients were recovered with a success rate of 100%. After a follow-up of 18-24 months, all corneal grafts were transparent and best-corrected visual acuity was 0.2-0.6. There was no reoccurrence during the follow-up period. After a follow-up of several months, 2 of them had rejection reaction and were controlled after treatment. No rejection reaction occurred during the long-term follow-up.

CONCLUSION:

As a safe and efficacious procedure, deep lamellar keratoplasty can significantly raise vision acuity with few complications.

• Authors: Qin-kang Lu, Xiao-ming Lai, Na Zhao
• Journal: Zhonghua yi xue za zhi (Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 92 Issue 43 Pg. 3076-8 (Nov 20 2012) ISSN: 0376-2491 [Print] China
• PMID: 23328382 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.)

Topics

• Adult
• Cornea (pathology)
• Corneal Diseases (etiology, surgery)
• Corneal Transplantation (adverse effects, methods)
• Female
• Humans
• Keratitis, Herpetic (complications)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Retrospective Studies