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ArticleBeyoglu eye journal2022

Comparison of Clinical and Topographic Outcomes of Hybrid and Scleral Lenses in Advanced Keratoconus.

Betul Ilkay Sezgin Akcay, Alev Kockar, Utku Limon, Esra Kardes, Aslihan Dogan Dursun

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Article in Beyoglu eye journal, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Betul Ilkay Sezgin AkcayDepartment of Ophthalmology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Alev KockarDepartment of Ophthalmology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Utku LimonDepartment of Ophthalmology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Esra KardesDepartment of Ophthalmology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aslihan Dogan DursunDepartment of Ophthalmology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ümraniye Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi · TR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objectives: To evaluate and compare the effects of hybrid contact lenses (HCLs) and mini-scleral contact lenses (MSCLs) on visual acuity, spherical equivalent, topographic astigmatism, and higher-order aberrations (HOAs) in eyes with advanced keratoconus. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of 43 eyes of 27 patients diagnosed with advanced keratoconus fit hybrid contact lenses (AirFlex®) and mini-scleral contact lenses (Mini-misa®). Pre-fitting examinations included best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), spherical equivalent, topographic findings (topographic astigmatism, maximum keratometry, mean keratometry, central corneal thickness, thinnest corneal thickness, and corneal HOAs. Post-fitting examinations included lens corrected visual acuity, spherical equivalent, topographic astigmatism, corneal HOAs, and contact lens-related discomfort symptoms. Results: Mean BCVA (log MAR) improved significantly from 0.65±0.27 to 0.14±0.09 with HCL and 0.58±0.25 to 0.15±0.13 with MSCL (p<0.05). The mean spherical equivalent and topographic astigmatism measurements decreased significantly in both groups (p<0.05). Eight patients in the HCL group experienced lens-related discomfort. Root-mean square HOA decreased significantly in both groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Significant improvements in visual acuity, spherical equivalent, topographic astigmatism, and HOAs were observed with both lenses. However, higher patient comfort with scleral lenses may lead to higher compliance in patients with advanced keratoconus.

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Contact lenseshigher-order aberrationkeratoconus

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PMID35265804
PMCPMC8874257
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