A new technique to implant intracorneal ring-segments from the perilimbal region: one-year prospective pilot study report.
Humans
Prospective Studies
Keratoconus
/ surgery
Female
Male
Adult
Pilot Projects
Visual Acuity
/ physiology
Prosthesis Implantation
/ methods
Young Adult
Corneal Topography
Prostheses and Implants
Corneal Stroma
/ surgery
Follow-Up Studies
Refraction, Ocular
/ physiology
Middle Aged
Laser Therapy
/ methods
Treatment Outcome
Femtosecond laser
ICRS
Intracorneal ring-segments
Keratoconus
Journal
BMC ophthalmology
ISSN: 1471-2415
Titre abrégé: BMC Ophthalmol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 100967802
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
16 Jul 2024
16 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
26
04
2024
accepted:
01
07
2024
medline:
17
7
2024
pubmed:
17
7
2024
entrez:
16
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
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. 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 evaluated. Safety index was the main outcome and efficacy indes was a complimentary outcome. A total of 17 eyes completed the 12-month follow-up period. The safety index was 1.10 (mean postoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in decimal: 0.76/preoperative CDVA: 0.69), while the efficacy index was 0.89 (mean postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity UDVA in decimal: 0.62/preoperative CDVA: 0.69). Mean preoperative astigmatism was 5.3 ± 2.3, decreasing twelve months after surgery at 2.1 ± 1.2 (p < 0.001). No eye loss lines of vision and no intraoperative complications were observed. During the first month after surgery, an improper positioning of the ICRS based on topographic assessment was detected in five cases. A second procedure was performed, which consisted of opening the incision and introducing a Sinsky hook, through which the ICRS was mobilized and placed in its correct position. No incisional alterations, signs of infection, anterior segment anomalies, or fundus alterations were observed. FSL-assisted ICRS implantation through the perilimbal region has demonstrated an adequate safety index one year post-surgery. Additionally, this technique has facilitated accurate realignment of ICRS during secondary surgical interventions within one-month post-surgery. While the current findings are promising, continued follow-up of these cases is warranted.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
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
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 evaluated. Safety index was the main outcome and efficacy indes was a complimentary outcome.
RESULTS
RESULTS
A total of 17 eyes completed the 12-month follow-up period. The safety index was 1.10 (mean postoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) in decimal: 0.76/preoperative CDVA: 0.69), while the efficacy index was 0.89 (mean postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity UDVA in decimal: 0.62/preoperative CDVA: 0.69). Mean preoperative astigmatism was 5.3 ± 2.3, decreasing twelve months after surgery at 2.1 ± 1.2 (p < 0.001). No eye loss lines of vision and no intraoperative complications were observed. During the first month after surgery, an improper positioning of the ICRS based on topographic assessment was detected in five cases. A second procedure was performed, which consisted of opening the incision and introducing a Sinsky hook, through which the ICRS was mobilized and placed in its correct position. No incisional alterations, signs of infection, anterior segment anomalies, or fundus alterations were observed.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
FSL-assisted ICRS implantation through the perilimbal region has demonstrated an adequate safety index one year post-surgery. Additionally, this technique has facilitated accurate realignment of ICRS during secondary surgical interventions within one-month post-surgery. While the current findings are promising, continued follow-up of these cases is warranted.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39014345
doi: 10.1186/s12886-024-03552-0
pii: 10.1186/s12886-024-03552-0
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
288Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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