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Purpose: To evaluate the refractive, topographic, optical, visual acuity, and quality outcomes of two types of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) in the treatment of keratoconus., Methods: In this retrospective study, 16 eyes that had been implanted with Intacs ICRS (Addition Technology Inc) (Intacs group) and 17 eyes implanted with Ferrara ICRS (Ferrara Ophthalmics Ltda) (Ferrara group) were evaluated. Pre- and postoperative examinations included uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities (UDVA and CDVA, respectively), manifest refraction, slit-lamp examination, topography, and ocular wavefront analysis. Contrast sensitivity measurements under photopic, scotopic, and scotopic with glare conditions were performed 1 year postoperatively., Results: One year postoperatively, a significant decrease was noted in spherical equivalent refractive error of 3.76 ± 0.39 diopters (D) and 3.42 ± 0.88 D and keratometry of 3.43 ± 0.24 D and 3.28 ± 0.78 D in the Intacs and Ferrara groups, respectively; and increase in mean UDVA and CDVA in Snellen lines of 0.18 ± 0.04 and 0.21 ± 0.05, respectively, in the Intacs group and 0.21 ± 0.09 and 0.26 ± 0.08, respectively, in the Ferrara group (P<.01 for all). The postoperative increase in UDVA and CDVA and decrease in keratometry readings were not significantly different between groups (P>.05 for all). Mean higher order aberrations decreased in the Intacs group and increased in the Ferrara group (P>.05 for both). Postoperatively, a significant decrease was noted in scotopic contrast sensitivity when glare was introduced in the Ferrara group, which was positively correlated with pupil diameter (r(15)=0.50, P=.04)., Conclusions: Both ICRS types provided comparable refractive, topographic, and optical quality outcomes. Eyes with Ferrara ICRS experienced greater decrease in scotopic contrast sensitivity under glare, which was significantly correlated with pupil diameter.

Purpose: To assess the efficacy and safety of corneal wavefront-guided custom laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) to correct refractive errors and higher-order aberrations (HOAs) after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). Setting: Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. Design: Noncomparative case series. Methods: The study comprised consecutive patients who were unable to tolerate spectacles or contact lenses for the correction of anisometropia after PKP and had corneal wavefront-guided custom LASIK. The uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities, manifest refraction spherical equivalent (MRSE), and corneal HOAs were recorded before and after LASIK. Results: The study evaluated 11 eyes (10 patients). The mean follow-up after LASIK was 24.3 months ± 11.7 (SD) (range 9 to 36 months). The mean MRSE was −2.97 ± 1.66 diopters (D) (range −0.50 to −5.38 D) preoperatively and −0.88 ± 0.96 D (range −2.75 to 0.5 D) postoperatively. The mean total higher-order root mean square (RMS) was 4.65 ± 1.14 μm (range 2.26 to 5.94 μm) preoperatively and 2.71 ± 1.31 μm (range 1.22 to 5.33 μm) postoperatively. Postoperatively, the UDVA improved in 7 eyes and remained unchanged in 4 eyes. The CDVA improved in all eyes postoperatively even cases in which the attempted astigmatic correction was not totally achieved. Conclusions: Corneal wavefront-guided custom LASIK after PKP did not totally correct both refractive errors and HOAs because of the high volume of laser ablation required and inadequate corneal stromal thickness. Financial Disclosure: No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

PURPOSE: To compare visual and refractive results, contrast sensitivity, and tear stability after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in one eye and laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) in the fellow eye for low myopia. METHODS: Patients diagnosed with low myopia, with a maximum difference of 1 D between their two eyes, were randomly assigned to receive LASEK on one eye and LASIK on the other eye. A total of 64 eyes of 32 patients with a mean age of 26.83±5.33 years were included in the study. Preoperative myopia ranged from -1.00 to -6.00 D. Follow-up was 6 to 12 months. Uncorrected (UCVA) and best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), Schirmer test results, tear break-up time, corneal asphericity, corneal uniformity index, predicted corneal acuity, and contrast sensitivity values were compared with preoperative values. A Wilcoxon test was used for statistical comparisons and a P-value less than .05 was considered significant. RESULTS: At 6 months after surgery, there was no statistically significant difference in UCVA, BSCVA, spherical and cylindrical refractive error, Schirmer test, or tear break-up time between groups. Contrast sensitivity values in the LASIK eyes were lower in comparison to preoperative values, but there was no change in the LASEK group. CONCLUSIONS: Based on 6-month results, LASEK for low myopia was safe and effective with predictable results, offered early refractive stability, and may be considered an alternative for LASIK. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: A 47-year-old man with ichthyosis vulgaris presented to our hospital complaining of reduced visual acuity and ocular discomfort in the left eye. Slit-lamp biomicroscopy revealed a thinning about 2mm from the superior limbus and superficial punctate corneal lesions in the left eyes. Corneal topography was ‘butterfly-like’ in an area of increased elevation in the left eye. Although ichthyosis vulgaris and unilateral superior pellucid marginal degeneration are both uncommon conditions, this is first report about these two conditions in studied together. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of the foldable (Artisan/Veriyse) and nonfoldable (Artiflex) iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens (IF-PIOL) for the correction of high myopia Materials and Methods: Twenty seven eyes of 17 patients with miyopia from -6 D to -20.5 D were reviewed retrospectively. A foldable or nonfoldable IF-PIOL were implanted to all of the patients. Refractive outcomes were compared between two lens groups at one year after the operation. Results: In this study, 12 eyes underwent foldable IF-PIOL and 15 eyes underwent nonfoldable IF-PIOL implantation. At one year after the operation, 92% of foldable treated eyes and 53% of nonfoldable treated eyes were within ±1D of the intended emmetropia (p=0.04). The mean preoperative and postoperative first year best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.25±0.26 and 0.13±0.21for foldable treated eyes and 0.41±0.31ve 0.19±0.11 for nonfoldable treated eyes (p>0.05). Conclusion: While the percent of eyes within the intended spheric equivalent was statistically higher for foldable lens to correct high myopia, postoperative final BCVA, central endothelial cell loss, cylinder power, and intraocular pressure were not statistically significant between foldable and nonfoldable lenses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: evaluate the reasons for intraocular lens (IOL) reposition and exchange in our clinic. Materials and Methods: 75 eyes of 73 patients with a history of cataract extraction having either IOL reposition or IOL exchange in our clinic was evaluated retrospectively from the patient charts. Visual acuity, the place of IOL implantation (either anterior or posterior chamber), the structure of GIL and indication of IOL exchange or reposition was noted. Results: In the study 39 eyes underwent IOL exchange and 36 eyes IOL reposition. Of 39 eyes having IOL exchange 12 eyes had bullous keratopathy, 10 eyes incorrect IOL power, 7 eyes (one eye due to capsular phymosis and 6 eyes due to psoudoexfoliation) IOL subluxation, 5 eyes cataract progression secondary to fakic IOL, 4 eyes IOL opacification and one eye with fakic IOL experienced chronic inflammation. Of 36 eyes having IOL reposition 13 had zonular damage (12 eyes due to pseudoexfoliation and one eye due to ocular travma), 4 eyes capsular phymosis and 19 eyes IOL dislocation due to either one or both of the haptics remaining outside the capsular bag. Conclusion: A significant number of eyes requiring IOL exchange or reposition may be prevented by the experience and cautiousness (vigilance) of the surgeon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]