Scientific article
OA Policy
English

Clinical outcomes after keraring implantation for keratoconus management in patients older than 40 years: a retrospective, interventional, cohort study

Published inOphthalmology and Therapy, vol. 7, no. 1, p. 95-100
Publication date2018
Abstract

Intracorneal ring segment implantation is an effective and safe method of visual improvement in patients with keratoconus. The aim of our study was to evaluate the long-term clinical outcomes after Keraring implantation for keratoconus in patients older than 40 years. Methods: Eleven eyes from 11 patients with keratoconus who underwent femtosecond laser-assisted Keraring implantation for keratoconus were included in this retrospective study. The uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), corrected visual acuity, keratometric readings, central corneal thickness and thinnest corneal pachymetry were evaluated preoperatively and 6 months after the Keraring implantation. Results: UCVA, BCVA and keratometric readings improved at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion: Our data showed significant keratometric amelioration and visual improvement after Keraring implantation for keratoconus in patients older than 40 years at 6 months postoperatively.

Keywords
  • Keraring
  • Keratoconus
  • Older patients
Affiliation entities Not a UNIGE publication
Citation (ISO format)
GATZIOUFAS, Zisis et al. Clinical outcomes after keraring implantation for keratoconus management in patients older than 40 years: a retrospective, interventional, cohort study. In: Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2018, vol. 7, n° 1, p. 95–100. doi: 10.1007/s40123-017-0117-3
Main files (1)
Article (Published version)
Identifiers
Journal ISSN2193-8245
239views
129downloads

Technical informations

Creation13/10/2020 15:07:00
First validation13/10/2020 15:07:00
Update15/03/2023 22:50:00
Status update15/03/2023 22:49:58
Last indexation31/10/2024 20:02:54
All rights reserved by Archive ouverte UNIGE and the University of GenevaunigeBlack