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Sclerokeratoplasty as the Therapy for Corneal Perforation due to Exposure and Neurotrophic Keratopathy

Authors :
Radoslaw Rozycki
Izabela Nowak-Gospodarowicz
Dominika Bialas
Rafal Pawlik
Marek Rekas
Source :
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, Vol 2014 (2014)
Publication Year :
2014
Publisher :
Hindawi Limited, 2014.

Abstract

A case report of exposure and neurotrophic keratopathy after acoustic neuroma surgery resulting in perforation if not managed appropriately and timely is presented. Sclerokeratoplasty on 360 degrees may be an effective treatment method of corneal perforation in complete anaesthetic cornea when the standard penetrating keratoplasty failed. At a 12-month follow-up, the patient is doing well. UCVA is 0.5, the IOP is normal, and the graft remains clear. Systemic immunosuppression is the main disadvantage of this method. Further investigation is needed to assess the effectiveness and safety of this method.

Subjects

Subjects :
Ophthalmology
RE1-994

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20906722 and 20906730
Volume :
2014
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.401122939014e85a77725e830be139f
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/467249