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Recent developments in corneal surgery
1. Dr Laurie Sullivan FRANZCO
Corneal Clinic, RVEEH
Bayside Eye Specialists, Brighton
100 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne
Lasersight
2. Background of Corneal
Transplantation
The first cornea transplant was performed in
1905, by Eduard Zirm – sutures over the graft
– 1 of 2 eyes survived!
Operating microscopes have enabled us to get a
better view of the surgical field
Advances in materials enabled us to use nylon
sutures finer than a human hair
The development of synthetic corticosteroids
has enabled inhibition of rejection
In Australia, approximately 1,500 grafts are
performed each year (20% are for keratoconus)
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3. Why was Lamellar Corneal
Transplantation out of favour for
decades?
Because the eyes did not see well after
surgery.
Interface irregularities between the two stromal
surfaces produce light scatter causing poor acuity.
Full thickness transplants were much better optically
(although the problems of regular and irregular
astigmatism still remained).
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4. Previous model of lamellar keratoplasty
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5. Why has lamellar grafting made such
a huge comeback?
Because they see better than
they did previously
A lamellar graft is structurally
stronger than a PK.
Rejection is less
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7. Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2007 December; 105: 530–563.
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ENDOTHELIAL KERATOPLASTY: CLINICAL OUTCOMES IN THE TWO YEARS FOLLOWING
DEEP LAMELLAR ENDOTHELIAL KERATOPLASTY. (AN AMERICAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL
SOCIETY THESIS) Mark A. Terry, MD Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc. 2007 December; 105
Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcomes of deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty
(DLEK) for the treatment of endothelial dysfunction.
Methods: A prospective series of 79 eyes that underwent DLEK was evaluated.
BSCVA, astigmatism, and central endothelial cell density (ECD) were measured
preoperatively and at 6, 12, and 24 months.
Results: Data was available on 78 eyes (99%) at 6 months, 77 eyes (97%) at 1 year,
and 79 eyes (100%) at 2 years.
Mean BSCVA preoperatively of 20/71 improved to 20/42 by 6 months and remained
stable. BSCVA of 20/40 or better was present in 60% of eyes at 6 months,
74% of eyes at 1 year, and 79% of eyes at 2 years. Astigmatism preoperatively
was .91 ±.78 diopters and was unchanged by surgery over time .
The mean donor ECD preoperatively was 2819 ± 225 cells/mm2
, and this decreased
by 26% at 6 months (2095 ± 380), 3% fewer at 1 year (2009 ± 393), and 17% fewer
at 2 years (1536 ± 547).
Complications included one primary graft failure and 4 graft dislocations.
Conclusions
DLEK provides improved vision and minimal refractive
astigmatic change, but progressive ECD decrease over time
is of concern.
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Am J Ophthalmol. 2007 Feb;143(2):228-235.
Quality of vision and graft thickness in deep anterior
lamellar and penetrating corneal allografts.
Ardjomand N, Hau S, McAlister JC, Bunce C, Galaretta D, Tuft SJ, Larkin DF.
Cornea and External Diseases Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital
PURPOSE: To compare visual function after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty
(DALK) with visual function after penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus.
DESIGN: Retrospective case series. METHODS: 32 eyes with DALK or PK for
keratoconus were analyzed for visual quality after suture removal. Total and
residual stromal thickness after DALK was measured using OCT and correlated to
visual quality. RESULTS: Eyes after PK had better visual acuity than eyes after
DALK (P = .018). Subgroup analysis revealed that DALK Eyes with a recipient
corneal bed thickness of <20 microm had visual acuities similar to eyes with
a PK, whereas those with a recipient thickness of >80 microm had a significantly
reduced visual acuity (P = .0009). Contrast sensitivity was similar in DALK and PK
eyes. There was no significant difference in HOAs between eyes with DALK or PK.
CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest that the main parameter for good visual
function after DALK for keratoconus is the thickness of residual recipient stromal
bed. An eye with a DALK with a residual bed of <20 microm can achieve a similar
visual result as a PK.
10. Indications
Endothelial disease
Fuch’s dystrophy, PPD
Pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK)
Other endothelial failure (AACG, PXF)
The eye should be pseudophakic (AC manipulation
during surgery would cause cataract). Surgery can
be combined with cataract and IOL.
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12. DSAEK
Remove host Descemet’s membrane
Replace with lenticle of donor Descemet’s
membrane and posterior stroma (100 to 150 µm)
prepared using a microkeratome to dissect anterior
stroma
Air bubble to hold in place
No corneal sutures, minimal astigmatism
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13. Postop DSAEK vs PK
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14. DSAEK
Main benefit is relatively rapid rehabilitation
1 to 2 months compared to 3 to 12 months for PK
Better structural integrity than PK
No sutures, less astigmatism, fewer visits
The issue of the interface remains, with lower
BCVA the PK → DMEK?
?Ideal patient a little old lady from the country
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16. DSAEK
Main disadvantages:
Lower BCVA than PK
Shorter survival of transplanted tissue (endothelial
trauma during insertion)?
1-10% postoperative interventions for detached and
displaced donor lenticles, pupil block
All improving with new techniques and instruments,
larger incisions, rolling of donor lenticles
“Endothelial transplantation” (ET, DMEK)
Transfer endothelium and Descemet’s membrane only
– NO stroma – less interface opacity
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20. Femtosecond Laser for
Penetrating Keratoplasty
Intralase was introduced initially
to produce LASIK flaps
Intralase can produce complex,
complementary donor and host
wound profiles
“Intralase Enabled Keratoplasty” =
IEK
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22. Top Hat Shape
• Provides large endothelial surface transplantation
• Uniform anterior refractive surface
• Also true for other shapesDr Laurie Sullivan 2008 www.baysideeyes.com.au
24. ZigZag Shape
• Hermetic wound seal
• Angled edge provides
smooth transition between
host and donor
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25. Anterior Lamellar
Keratoplasty
DALK = Deep ALK
“Stroma-only” keratoplasty
Remove all host corneal stroma, leaving only
endothelium and Descemet’s membrane
Less host stroma means less interface haze
Cannot be rejected
2 main techniques
Melles’ direct dissection (difficult)
Anwar’s Big Bubble (easier)
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26. DALK Indications
Eyes with healthy endothelium
Keratoconus, anterior scars, dystrophies
Severe atopy
Eyes at high risk for endothelial rejection inc
large diameter grafts (Pellucid, Keratoglobus)
Unreliable patients, trauma risk (young males)
Down’s syndrome
Now my preferred option for KCN
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27. DALK results
Slightly longer, more difficult surgery (learning)
VA equivalent to PK if stroma < 20 microns
No better for astigmatism results
Slightly earlier suture removal
Can still have wound and suture problems,
infection
May need to reinject air bubble into AC in the 1st
week
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28. DALK Postop Day 1 & 2
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30. Keratoconus and Corneal
Collagen Crosslinking
Q. Why does keratoconus stabilise?
Q. Why do corneas become “stiffer” with age?
A. Increased collagen crosslinking - ?related to lifelong
UV exposure.
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31. “Corneal Collagen
Crosslinking With Riboflavin”
= C3R = CXL
Keratoconic corneas show less crosslinking of
collagen fibrils than normals
This may cause decreased resistance to stretch
Treatment with UVA light can promote collagen
crosslinking (as seen in the ageing cornea)
Riboflavin is a very good photosensitiser to UVA
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32. C3R/CXL - the treatment
Like PRK
8mm epithelial debridement (similar to PRK)
Sore eye
Blurry(er) vision for a week
Risk of infection
2- 4 weeks out of RGP CL
Stroma is soaked with riboflavin drops every 5
minutes
30 minutes of UVA light exposure (3.5 Mw/mm2)
under an operating microscope
Padded (or bandage SCL), ointment, antibiotics,
steroids, lubricants
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33. ICOR UVA diode system
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34. Results of C3R Treatment
Slows or stops progression of KCN
Some reversal (flattening) in 25%
Maybe better spectacle corrected vision
Consequences:
? Longer duration of tolerability, fittability of rigid
contact lenses?
? Fewer transplants?
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35. C3R long term
Duration of effect? – may need repeat treatment at 5
or 10 years – not so far (6years follow up for the
initial Dresden cohort)
??Long term adverse effects (later OSSN / CIN,
endothelial failure?)
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36. Intracorneal ring segments
(ICRS)
Intacs
Ferrara rings
Originally designed to treat low
myopia, but less accurate than
excimer laser
Now having a second life in milder
KCN
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38. ICRS: how they work
The ring segments
flatten the cornea
similarly to the way
you can flatten the
top of a tent by
pushing on the sides.
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39. ICRS: how they work
The ring segments
flatten the cornea
similarly to the way
you can flatten the
top of a tent by
pushing on the sides.
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40. Intacs for KCN – who can
benefit?
Mild to moderate keratoconus
Decreased SCVA
A single segment inserted below the cone may
give better results than 2 segments
?May be combined with C3R to “set” the cornea
in the new shape
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41. Keratoconus management -
Then
Glasses → RGP contact lenses → Corneal
Transplant (penetrating)
Then: glasses 70%, RGP 20%, nothing
5 -10%
LASIK/PRK, 12 months after suture removal – if
BSCVA is reasonable. Not good for irregular
astigmatism.
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42. Keratoconus management -
Now
Consider C3R/CXL at diagnosis or if progressing
Intacs segments may keep patients in glasses
longer (but results are not dazzling in my
experience)
DALK is becoming a more popular corneal
transplant option (“Big Bubble” technique)
Gls, RGP, laser as before
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43. Summary
The field of corneal transplantation is evolving rapidly
Techniques and technology seem to be leading the way
Stand by for updates even in the next few months
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