A new technique to implant intracorneal ring-segments from the perilimbal region: one-year prospective pilot study report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recently a new surgical technique for intracorneal ring-segments (ICRS) assisted by femtosecond laser (FSL) called ByLimB was developed, involving the creation of the incision from a paralimbic region. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ByLimb technique following one year of follow-up.

Methods

A prospective, single-center study was conducted at the Zaldivar Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Keratoconus patients with indication for ICRS-FSL assisted procedure, operated with the ByLimb technique were included. By using the ByLimb technique, the ICRS are placed without affecting the tunnel's roof, and the end of the ICRS is always away from the incision area. Visual acuity, topographic astigmatism, and the occurrence of complications were

SUBMITTER: Albertazzi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11251366 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature