To evaluate corneal sensitivity changes following corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with progressive lower stage keratoconus.
Thirty eight eyes of 19 patients (11 women, 8 men) were included in a prospective, nonrandomized clinical study. Mean patient age was 22 years (range, 18-26 years). Inclusion criteria were low stage bilateral progressive keratoconus, transparent cornea and thinnest corneal thickness ≥ 440 µm. Using the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer central corneal sensitivity was measured preoperatively, after 7 days, and once a month after surgery until recovery of the baseline preoperative level. Normal levels of central corneal sensitivity were considered above 40mm.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
19
Using the Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer central corneal sensitivity was measured preoperatively, after 7 days, and once a month after surgery until recovery of the baseline preoperative level. Normal levels of central corneal sensitivity were considered above 40mm.
Instituto de Olhos de Goiania
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Corneal sensitivity
To evaluate corneal sensitivity changes following corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with progressive lower stage keratoconus.
Time frame: Central corneal sensitivity was measured preoperatively, after 7 days, and once a month after surgery until recovery of the baseline preoperative level. The avarage was 12 weeks
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