Comparison of Conventional and Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses for Bullous Keratoplasty

Lim, Natasha; Vogt, Ursula

doi:10.1097/01.icl.0000219499.24304.d3

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“… 57 Two types of silicone hydrogel bandage contact lenses have been compared with conventional (Sauflon 85%) lenses for their ability to alleviate pain and discomfort in patients with corneal decompensation. 61 After 1 month of fitting, the silicone hydrogel lenses were significantly better than the Sauflon 85% lenses with respect to patient comfort. 61 However, the three lenses were comparable in terms of pain relief.…”

Section: Therapeutic Approaches Other Than Corneal Transplantationmentioning

confidence: 91%

“… 61 After 1 month of fitting, the silicone hydrogel lenses were significantly better than the Sauflon 85% lenses with respect to patient comfort. 61 However, the three lenses were comparable in terms of pain relief. There was no significant difference in buildup of deposits, movement of the lens, or fit between the groups.…”

Section: Therapeutic Approaches Other Than Corneal Transplantationmentioning

confidence: 91%

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Corneal endothelial cell dysfunction: etiologies and management

Feizi

2018

Ophthalmol Eye Dis

119

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A transparent cornea is essential for the formation of a clear image on the retina. The human cornea is arranged into well-organized layers, and each layer plays a significant role in maintaining the transparency and viability of the tissue. The endothelium has both barrier and pump functions, which are important for the maintenance of corneal clarity. Many etiologies, including Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy, surgical trauma, and congenital hereditary endothelial dystrophy, lead to endothelial cell dysfunction. The main treatment for corneal decompensation is replacement of the abnormal corneal layers with normal donor tissue. Nowadays, the trend is to perform selective endothelial keratoplasty, including Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty and Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty, to manage corneal endothelial dysfunction. This selective approach has several advantages over penetrating keratoplasty, including rapid recovery of visual acuity, less likelihood of graft rejection, and better patient satisfaction. However, the global limitation in the supply of donor corneas is becoming an increasing challenge, necessitating alternatives to reduce this demand. Consequently, in vitro expansion of human corneal endothelial cells is evolving as a sustainable choice. This method is intended to prepare corneal endothelial cells in vitro that can be transferred to the eye. Herein, we describe the etiologies and manifestations of human corneal endothelial cell dysfunction. We also summarize the available options for as well as recent developments in the management of corneal endothelial dysfunction.

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confidence: 91%

Section: Therapeutic Approaches Other Than Corneal Transplantationmentioning

confidence: 91%

Corneal endothelial cell dysfunction: etiologies and management

Feizi

2018

Ophthalmol Eye Dis

119

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“…Lim and Vogt performed a prospective study comparing the efficacy of silicone hydrogel and conventional hydrogel lenses used for bullous keratopathy in 22 eyes of 22 patients [25]. The silicone hydrogel lenses performed somewhat better for overall comfort, although the lenses were equally effective in achieving pain relief, with patient-reported scores ranging from 3.2 to 3.8 of 5 (with 5 ▶ Table 1 Examples of corneal dystrophies associated with recurrent corneal erosions.…”

Section: Bullous Keratopathymentioning

confidence: 99%

Contact Lenses in the Management of Corneal Dystrophies

Farooq

Colby

2019

Klin Monatsbl Augenheilkd

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Among the group of diseases comprising corneal dystrophies, there are a number for which contact lenses may be considered. For example, soft contact lenses may be beneficial in the management of recurrent corneal erosions and advanced bullous keratopathy and may lead to disease attenuation in some conditions. They also may be used in conjunction with surgical procedures to promote tissue healing and patient comfort in the postoperative period. Rigid contact lenses may be beneficial in the setting of irregular astigmatism. The present review of the literature will discuss the use of contact lenses in the management of corneal dystrophies.

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“…The contact lens chosen should have high oxygen transmissibility. The use of a silicone hydrogel or rigid gas‐permeable lens is safe and effective for the treatment of bullous keratopathy, although theoretically, the rigid gas‐permeable lenses provide more total oxygen to the entire cornea . The comfort provided by this modality must be weighed against the risk of contact lens‐induced infectious corneal ulcer.…”

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confidence: 99%