Corneal Optical Densitometry in the Evaluation of 2-Year Graft Function Following Endothelial Keratoplasty.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess clinical application of the Scheimpflug corneal tomography for objective evaluation of corneal optical density in eyes undergoing Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK). In this prospective study, 39 pseudophakic eyes with bullous keratopathy were enrolled. All eyes underwent primary DSEK. Ophthalmic examination included best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) measurement, biomicroscopy, Scheimpflug tomography, pachymetry, and endothelial cell count. All measurements were taken preoperatively and within a 2-year follow-up period. Gradual BCVA improvement was observed in all patients. After two years, the mean and median BCVA values were 0.18 logMAR. A decrease in central corneal thickness was noted only during the first 3 months postoperatively and was

SUBMITTER: Piotrowiak-Slupska I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9963363 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature