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ArticleIndian journal of ophthalmology2021

Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology.

Boon Lin Teh, Paul Y S Chua, Aravind R Reddy

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Article in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy for treatment-resistant recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie · 2024
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Boon Lin TehEye Clinic, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Paul Y S ChuaEye Clinic, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Aravind R ReddyEye Clinic, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeAlcohol delamination of the corneal epithelium (ADCE) is a therapeutic option for patients with recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) who do not respond to nonsurgical management of lubricants and extended wear contact lens. The aim of the study is to report on three-year efficacy and safety of ADCE for RCE of traumatic etiology.

methodsThis is a retrospective review of consecutive patients who underwent ADCE for traumatic RCE in a local hospital between January 2010 and January 2020. The outcomes at a 3-year follow-up review are included. Nonsurgical therapy used; intra- and postoperative complications were recorded. ADCE was only offered to those who remained symptomatic despite maximum topical lubrications and/or extended wear contact lens. Success was defined as the absence of recurrence of corneal erosion.

resultsTwenty-six eyes of 26 patients with RCE caused by trauma underwent ADCE. The mean age of patients was 39 years. The follow-up period was a minimum of 36 months. Three eyes (11.5%) had recurrence of corneal erosion after ADCE at the 3-year follow-up. Recurrence was noted at months 2, 23, and 36 postoperatively in these patients. All patients reported significant improvement in symptoms associated with recurrent erosion. Ten eyes (38.5%) stopped all topical lubricants postoperatively. No intra- or postoperative complications were noted in our study.

conclusionThis study documents the long-term safety and efficacy of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium at 3 years for patients with RCE of traumatic origin.

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Corneal Dystrophies, HereditaryCorneal UlcerEpithelium, CornealAdultHumansRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesAlcohol delaminationefficacytraumatic recurrent corneal erosions

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