Abstract
Aim:
To analyse factors that correlate with best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improvement after Intacs and trans-epithelial corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin-carboxymethylcellulose.
Methods:
A 3-year retrospective study of 14 eyes that underwent trans-epithelial crosslinking and same day Intacs.
Results:
The mean preoperative BCVA and spherical equivalent were significantly related to BCVA postoperatively.
Conclusion:
Poorer preoperative BCVA and spherical equivalent were associated with greater improvement in postoperative BCVA.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
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Collagen / metabolism*
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Cornea / physiopathology*
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Cornea / surgery
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Corneal Topography
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Epithelium, Corneal / drug effects
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Epithelium, Corneal / physiopathology*
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Epithelium, Corneal / surgery
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Female
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Humans
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Keratoconus / drug therapy
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Keratoconus / physiopathology*
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Keratoconus / therapy*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use*
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Retrospective Studies
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Riboflavin / therapeutic use*
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultraviolet Rays
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Visual Acuity / physiology
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Young Adult
Substances
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Photosensitizing Agents
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Collagen
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Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
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Riboflavin