Circular Keratotomy Combined With Wedge Resection in the Management of High Astigmatism After Penetrating Keratoplasty

Çakir H., Genç S., Güler E.

Eye & contact lens, vol.44, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/icl.0000000000000502
  • Journal Name: Eye & contact lens
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Circular keratotomy, Wedge resection, Penetrating keratoplasty, High astigmatism
  • Istanbul Medipol University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of circular keratotomy combined with wedge resection for the management of high astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty (PK). METHODS: The study included seven eyes of seven patients with previous PK who underwent circular keratotomy combined with wedge resection. The uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), spherical equivalent (SE) refraction, and keratometric powers obtained by corneal topography were evaluated. The power vector method was used to analyze the astigmatic change postoperatively. RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 18.42±8.56 months (range 12-33 months). Uncorrected visual acuity, BCVA, and SE were improved in all eyes postoperatively. The mean preoperative astigmatism reduced from 15.11±5.48 D (range, 10.0-24.4 D) to 4.98±3.01 D (range, 2.2-9.6 D), postoperatively. According to the vector analysis, the overall mean surgically induced astigmatism at last visit was 12.87±6.20 D. The most common complication was the loosening of sutures occurred in five eyes within 2 months. CONCLUSIONS: Circular keratotomy combined with corneal wedge resection is a favorable option for the management of high astigmatism after PK.