穿透性角膜移植术与板层角膜移植术治疗圆锥角膜术后客观视觉质量比较

目的：探讨采用双通道视觉质量分析系统（OQAS）评估圆锥角膜患者行穿透性角膜移植术（PKP）和 板层角膜移植术（LKP）后的客观视觉质量。方法：前瞻性临床研究。收集2016年1月至2017年12 月在青岛眼科医院因圆锥角膜行角膜移植的患者40例进行研究,其中PKP组23例（24眼）,LKP组 17例（19眼）,术前2组患者最佳矫正视力、屈光度和临床分期差异均无统计学意义,术后随访并应 用OQAS检查术后的客观视觉质量,检查指标包括客观散射指数（OSI）、调制传递函数（MTF）截止 频率、客观对比度视力和泪膜质量OSI变化。分类变量比较采用χ2 检验,组间连续变量比较采用独 立样本t检验。结果：术后随访23～25个月,PKP组和LKP组患者角膜植片均保持透明状态,2组间 最佳矫正视力、球镜度和柱镜度差异均无统计学意义,但PKP组角膜内皮细胞计数明显低于LKP组 （t=3.91,P<0.001）。PKP组的斯特列尔比、20%对比度视力、9%对比度视力以及OSI与LKP组相比, 差异均无统计学意义。PKP组的MTF截止频率和100%对比度视力较LKP组高,差异均有统计学意 义（t=2.58,P=0.01;t=2.66,P=0.01）。泪膜质量OSI在LKP组明显高于PKP组,差异有统计学意义 （t=3.48,P<0.001）。结论：双通道OQAS测量结果表明圆锥角膜患者行PKP术后的客观视觉质量优 于行LKP术后,PKP术后的MTF截止频率和对比度视力高于LKP术后。     

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Same-size Grafting between Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty and Penetrating Keratoplasty for Keratoconus

Purpose

To compare the clinical outcomes between deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) and penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) with same-size grafts in patients with keratoconus.

Methods

Medical records of 16 eyes from 15 patients treated from June 2005 through April 2011 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with contact lens intolerance or who were poor candidates for contact lens fitting due to advanced cone underwent keratoplasty. The transplantations consisted of 11 DALK and 5 PKP with same-size grafting for keratoconus. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), refractive error, corneal topographic profiling, and clinical course were compared between DALK and PKP groups.

Results

The follow-up period was 30 ± 17 months in the DALK group and 45 ± 20 months in the PKP group (p = 0.145). At final follow-up, the DALK and PKP groups achieved a BCVA (logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution) of 0.34 and 0.52, respectively (p = 0.980). Postoperative refractive error and mean simulated keratometric index showed myopic astigmatism in both groups without any statistical difference. Corneal irregularity index measured at 5 mm in the DALK group was less than that of the PKP group at 1-year follow-up (p = 0.021); however, at final follow-up, there was no longer a statistically significant difference. Endothelial cell counts were lower in the PKP group than in the DALK group at final follow-up (p = 0.021).

Conclusions

The optical outcomes of DALK with same-size grafts for keratoconus are comparable to those of PKP. Endothelial cell counts are more stable in DALK compared to PKP.     

Anterior Synechiolysis with Healon Needle and Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices after Anterior Lamellar Dissection in Penetrating Keratoplasty

Purpose: We described a technique to perform anterior synechiolysis with a healon needle and Viscoat® ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) through anterior lamellar dissection in penetrating keratoplasty. Methods: OVDs were gently injected between iridocorneal adhesions with a healon needle to make a blunt dissection after anterior lamellar corneal dissection. Anterior synechiolysis at 360 degrees was completed with a healon needle and OVDs. Subsequently, the deep corneal lamella was cut with right and left Troutman-Katzin corneal scissors. 24 interrupted sutures were made with 10-0 nylon suture to implant the donor cornea. Results: In two eyes from two patients, with corneal opacity and nearly total anterior synechiae, clear grafts and relatively deep anterior chambers were achieved. Penetrating keratoplasty with anterior synechiolysis was thus successful with a healon needle and OVDs through lamellar dissection. Conclusions: Anterior synechiolysis with a healon needle and OVDs through lamellar dissection is a safe and efficient technique for keratoplasty in patients with corneal opacity with anterior synechiae.     

A Comparison of Posterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Modalities: DLEK vs. DSEK

Purpose

To compare clinical outcomes after deep lamellar endothelial keratoplasty (DLEK) with Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) performed as initial cases by a single surgeon.

Methods

Sixteen patients with corneal endothelial were enrolled. Eight patients (8 eyes) underwent DLEK and 8 patients (8 eyes) DSEK. We measured uncorrected visual acuity, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), manifest refraction, corneal endothelial count, interface opacity via Schiempflug imaging, and contrast sensitivity, as well as tracked postoperative complications over the first postoperative year.

Results

Primary graft failure occurred in two DLEK cases and one DSEK case, all of which were excluded for further analysis. The average 12-month postoperative BCVA was 20/70 in the DLEK group and 20/50 in the DSEK group, with the difference not statistically significant. No significant differences were identified between the 2 groups in terms of mean spherical equivalent and refractive astigmatism, although individuals in the DSEK group tended toward hyperopia. The average endothelial cell count at postoperative month 12 was 1849±494 in the DLEK group and 1643±417 cells/mm² in the DSEK group, representing cell losses of 26.2% and 31.9%, respectively. No significant differences in endothelial cell count or endothelial cell loss were observed between groups. Early postoperative donor disc dislocation occurred in two eyes after DLEK and one eye after DSEK. Interface opacities and contrast sensitivities were similarly not significantly different between groups.

Conclusions

No significant differences in any assessed clinical outcome were observed between individuals undergoing DLEK and DSEK, when performed as initial cases by a single surgeon.     

深板层与穿透性角膜移植术后角膜内皮细胞密度的比较研究

目的研究穿透性角膜移植术(Penetrating keratoplasty,PKP)和深板层角膜移植术(Deeplamellar keratoplasty,DLKP)术后不同时间角膜内皮细胞密度(Endothelial cell density,ECD)的变化情况,以明确这两种术式对移植术后角膜内皮细胞变化的影响。方法采用非接触角膜内皮显微镜(Specular microscopy)及细胞图像分析系统(I MAGEnet2000)连续采集分析17例穿透性角膜移植及13例板层角膜移植术角膜内皮细胞情况,观察术后患者1、3、6、12及24个月时的角膜内皮细胞变化情况。并对结果进行统计学分析。结果17例(眼)PKP术前供体的角膜内皮细胞平均密度为(3390.4±259.5)个/mm2,术后1个月为(3073.7±392.1)个/mm2,术后3个月为(2834.0±456.1)个/mm2,术后6个月为(2591.2±366.7)个/mm2,术后12个月为(2180.6±250.8)个/mm2,术后24个月为(1820.5±198.2)个/mm2。13例(眼)DLKP术前患者健眼的内皮细胞平均密度为(3442.7±178.7)个/mm2,术后1个月为(3224.3±315.4)个/mm2,术后3个月为(3062.2±277.2)个/mm2,术后6个月为(2978.3±287.3)个/mm2,术后12个月为(2968.3±312.9)个/mm2,术后24个月为(2888.5±296.7)个/mm2。结论深板层角膜移植内皮细胞丢失速率较穿透性角膜移植小,术后细胞存活数目较穿透性角膜移植多。     

The Effect of Donor- and Recipient-Related Factors on Corneal Graft Survival in Penetrating Keratoplasty

Purpose: To investigate the impact of donor and recipient factors on graft survival in penetrating keratoplasty (PK).

Material and Methods: This retrospective study included 365 eyes that underwent PK using corneas from 231 donors between June 2010 and June 2015. Patients were divided into three groups (group 1: primary endothelial diseases; group 2: iatrogenic endothelial disorders; and group 3: other pathologies with a healthy endothelium) according to PK indications. The primary outcome measure was corneal graft survival at the last visit (clear or opaque). Graft clarity was assessed using Kaplan–Meier survival analysis.

Results: The most frequent PK indication was keratoconus (KC) (20.5%) followed by pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (PBK) (18.9%). Donor age had a negative impact on endothelial cell density (ECD) measured by an eye bank specular microscope (p < 0.001). Median best-corrected visual acuity in logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution units increased from 2.1 to 0.8 at 1 year after PK (p < 0.001). The clear graft rate was 96.7% at year 1, 88.8% at year 2, and 85.5% at year 3. Overall graft survival was 84.9% during a median of 39 months (range: 24–79 months) of follow-up. A higher graft survival rate (67.2%) was observed in KC compared to PBK during 6 years (p < 0.001). Recipients younger than 50 years of age showed a better graft survival rate than those older than 70 years of age (p = 0.037). Donor ECD, time between excision and death, and preservation time had no significant effect on graft survival. Frequent graft rejection episodes (GREs) and additional procedures during surgery had a negative impact on graft survival (p < 0.001 and p = 0.014, respectively). A worse graft survival was observed in group 2 compared to groups 1 and 3 (p = 0.042).

Conclusions: Young recipient age and KC were associated with a better graft survival. Graft endothelial density and preservation time had no impact on graft survival. PBK, low vision at baseline and year 1, frequent GREs, and additional interventions during surgery had a negative impact on graft survivals.     

Comparison of visual and topographic outcomes of deep-anterior lamellar keratoplasty and penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconus

AIM: To compare visual, surgical and topographic outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus (KC). METHODS: In this multicenter, prospective, randomized clinical trial 76 eyes of 71 KC patients operated between January 2011 and July 2014 in 2 tertiary referral hospitals were included. Consecutive patients were alternately selected to receive one of the two surgical methods. Thirty eight eyes underwent DALK with the big-bubble technique and 38 eyes underwent PK. RESULTS: Mean best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) at the first postoperative week (P=0.012) and the first postoperative month (P＜0.001) was statistically significantly higher in DALK group. The mean BSCVA at 12mo was not significantly different for DALK (0.30±1.99 logMAR) versus PK (0.40±0.33 logMAR) (P=0.104). The 76.3% of the eyes had a BSCVA over 0.5 in DALK and 47.4% in PK group (P=0.009). The 7.9% of the eyes had a BSCVA of 1.0 in DALK and 5.3% in PK group (P=0.644). Mean spherical equivalent was -2.94 D in DALK and -3.09 D in PK group. Mean topographic astigmatism was 4.62 D and 4.18 D respectively. Regular topographic patterns were observed in 31 (81.6%) of DALK and 29 (76.3%) of PK (P=0.574). The most frequent topographic pattern was oblate asymmetric bow tie, seen in 39.5% in DALK and 23.7% in PK. CONCLUSION: Big bubble DALK provides an earlier visual improvement compare to PK. However, visual and topographic outcomes are similar to those in PK at 1y. Postoperative complications including rejection and intraocular pressure elevation are more frequent in PK. DALK is a safer alternative to PK for KC. However, intraoperative perforation of the Descemet’s membrane is a significant complication.     

Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in the management of keratoconus

Advanced cases of keratoconus often require surgical intervention to restore corneal anatomy and improve eyesight. Penetrating keratoplasty (PK) although commonly performed has potential risk of immunological rejection and is now no longer automatically the first choice of surgery. DALK procedures have evolved, which allows surgical replacement of recipient''s corneal stroma, leaving behind healthy descemet membrane (DM) and endothelium. This reduces the risk of allograft endothelial rejection and late graft failure. In recent times, DALK techniques have led to significant improvements in visual outcome and current results are comparable to PK. Big bubble technique of DALK has become the most popular among the various surgical techniques described. Manual near DM DALK also gives good outcome although the visual recovery is often delayed. Future integration of femtosecond laser technology along with diagnostic imaging technology is likely to further improve outcomes of DALK in keratoconus.     

穿透性角膜移植术后角膜内皮细胞之命运

地２组猴行５。５→５．０ｍｍ穿透性角膜移植术，异种组４只，同种组４只，术前用冷冻创伤＾３Ｈ－ＴｄＲ标记法标记受生角膜内皮细胞，术后１４周摘除眼球，用放射自显影法显示银颗粒的分布。     

An Analysis and Interpretation of Refractive Errors after Penetrating Keratoplasty

Despite advances in microsurgical techniques, astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty is still a perplexing problem. In this paper, using retrospective studies, experiments, and observations, the factors that seem most significant in creating excessive postoperative astigmatism are delineated. The difficulty of creating a circular recipient hole of the same size and shape as the donor button appears to be a prime area for clinical research and technical development.     

基于双通道技术的视觉质量分析系统在评估轻度圆锥角膜视觉质量中的应用

探讨视觉质量分析系统（OQAS）测量圆锥角膜眼与正常角膜眼之间视觉质量的差异。方法：横断面研究。选取正常角膜屈光不正患者32例（32眼）作为对照组,圆锥角膜患者27例（27眼）作为圆锥角膜组。采用OQAS测量每组在3、4、5 mm的人工瞳孔直径下的视觉质量参数调制传递函数截止频率（MTFcutoff）、Strehl比、不同对比度下的OQAS值（OV-100、OV-20、OV-9）,组间差异采用独立样本t检验或Mann-Whitney U检验,组内差异采用重复测量资料方差分析及Bonferroni校正。结果：圆锥角膜组在人工瞳孔分别为3、4、5 mm时的MTFcutoff、Strehl比、OV-100、OV-20、OV-9均低于对照组（3 mm：t=6.658、6.695、6.660、6.493、6.778;4 mm：t=7.106、6.567、7.109、6.802、6.788; 5 mm：t=6.148、7.254、6.158、6.446、7.210;P均<0.001）。对照组及圆锥角膜组内MTFcutoff、Strehl比、 OV-100、OV-20、OV-9 在不同人工瞳孔大小的组内比较差异有统计学意义（对照组：F=42.205、 28.335、42.559、32.621、30.372;圆锥角膜组：F=15.732、11.533、15.625、13.870、10.495;均 P<0.001）。结论：双通道OQAS测量结果表明圆锥角膜的视觉质量较正常眼明显下降,圆锥角膜及正常眼的视觉质量均随着瞳孔增大而下降。     

深板层角膜移植及穿透角膜移植治疗圆锥角膜的对比研究

目的:观察圆锥角膜患者行深板层角膜移植和穿透角膜移植术后视力、角膜曲率及角膜内皮细胞的变化。方法:将2003-01/2009-07在我院行手术治疗的42例47眼圆锥角膜患者分为两组,一组接受深板层角膜移植(27眼),另一组接受穿透角膜移植(20眼)。观察两组患者术后3,6,12,18mo的裸眼视力、最佳矫正视力、角膜地形图改变和角膜内皮细胞状态。结果:深板层角膜移植组术后裸眼视力平均提高4行,最佳矫正视力平均提高7行,无排斥反应发生。穿透角膜移植术后裸眼视力平均提高5行,最佳矫正视力平均提高8行,有5例发生排斥反应。两种术式相比,术后散光程度无明显差异,深板层角膜移植组角膜内皮细胞丢失速率低于穿透角膜移植组。结论:对于非急性期圆锥角膜患者深板层角膜移植术优于穿透角膜移植术。     

板层角膜移植治疗真菌性角膜溃疡适应症的探讨

应用板层角膜移植治疗真菌性角膜溃疡１４例（１４只眼），术后收到较好的结果，１２例成功地控制了感染，保全了眼球。１０例植片透明，２例半透明，９例视力有改善。手术主要的合并症是持续性上皮缺损和角膜层间新生血管，并就手术治疗的时机，手术要点及失败后处理进行了分析与探讨。     

DLK与PK治疗圆锥角膜的疗效观察

目的对深板层角膜移植术(DLK)和穿透性角膜移植术(PK)两种术式治疗圆锥角膜的疗效进行比较。方法将我院2001-2004临床诊断明确的圆锥角膜患者47人(58眼)随机分为2组,分别行深板层角膜移植术(25人,30眼,平均年龄28.6岁,平均术后随访时间28个月)和穿透性角膜移植术(22人,28眼,平均年龄31岁,平均术后随访时间36个月)。术前检查两组患者视力并验光,术后分析最佳矫正视力、屈光度变化和并发症。结果两组患者术后的视力变化无统计学差别(P>0.05),2组术后均表现为轻度近视,但深板层角膜移植组近视较重;2组平均散光均低于5.00DC;深板层角膜移植组排斥反应的发生较穿透性角膜移植组低(P<0.05)。结论深板层角膜移植术比穿透性角膜移植术并发症少,它能减少内皮型排斥反应的发生,且术后最佳矫正视力、屈光度与穿透性角膜移植术近似,手术失败的发生率低,穿透性角膜移植术不再是治疗圆锥角膜的首选术式。     

Keratophakia and Keratomileusis: Comparison of Pathologic Features in Penetrating Keratoplasty Specimens

Two patients, one who had had two keratophakia procedures, and another who had had a keratophakia, followed by a keratomileusis procedure both eventually required a penetrating keratoplasty. In the keratoplasty specimen bearing an intrastromal lenticle from a keratophakia procedure performed nine months earlier, no viable keratocytes were found in the in situ lenticle. The lenticle’s stroma stained paler with methylene blue and toluidine blue than the host’s surrounding stroma, probably due to the absence of proteoglycan synthesis. The interface scar between the lenticle and the host’s stroma displayed metabolically active keratocytes, amorphous basement membrane-like material, banded basement membrane material or long-spacing collagen of 1000 Å periodicity, microfibrillar collagen of 100 Å diameter, and, only in focal areas, more mature-appearing collagen of 200 Å diameter. In the keratomileusis-bearing penetrating keratoplasty specimen, complete repopulation of the keratomileusis’ stroma by the host’s keratocytes had been accomplished after seven months. The absence of any significant tinctorial differences between the keratomileusis’ stroma and the host’s stroma indicated that these keratocytes were functioning and able to produce proteoglycans. The interface scar between the keratomileusis’ stroma and the host’s stroma was similar to that in the keratophakia specimen, except for the lesser presence of mature collagen of 200 Å diameter. An explanation is not clearly obvious for the more rapid keratocytic repopulation of the keratomileusis’ stroma in comparison with the lenticle’s stroma in keratophakia. Both patients had successful penetrating keratoplasties, with postoperative visual acuities of 20/40 and 20/20, owing to the fact that the earlier corneal surgeries had not compromised the integrity of the anterior chamber structures.     

Long-term outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconus:analysis of the factors associated with final visual acuities

AIM: To investigate the long-term results of penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in patients with keratoconus (KC) and to evaluate factors that might influence the final visual outcome.METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the data of all patients with clinical KC who had undergone PK by a single corneal surgeon in a single center from May 1980 to December 2005. The age of the patients, preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), corneal thickness, death to preservation time, and preservation to transplantation time were recorded. Additionally, postoperative complications such as graft rejection, development of glaucoma and specular microscopy were checked during the follow-up.RESULTS:Sixty-nine eyes from 69 patients were finally included. The follow-up period was 8.64±6.13y. Graft rejection occurred in 4 eyes of 69 cases (5.8%), and the time to graft rejection was 2.1±1.3y. A Kaplan–Meier survival analysis showed that the estimated cumulative probability of graft rejection at 6, 13, and 17y after PK were 95.6%, 90.0%, and 78.8%, respectively. When we evaluated factors that might influence final BCVA in eyes, no disparity donor-host trephine size (same graft size) as well as higher spherical equivalent, and average K-value were associated with higher final BCVA. (P=0.006, 0.051, 0.092, and 0.021 in eyes with follow-up <8y; P=0.068, 0.065, and 0.030 in eyes with follow-up ≥8y, respectively).CONCLUSION: The long-term results of PK in patients with KC were favorable with a high percentage of good BCVA. Less myopic change and low average K-reading, as well as a surgical technique using the same size donor-recipient button may provide better visual outcomes particularly in patients with KC.     

角膜移植联合抗青光眼术治疗角膜瘘（附22例病例分析）

应用角膜移植联合抗青光眼术治疗角膜瘘共22例（22只眼），术后效果较好，在穿透角膜移植的13例中，术后全部达到封瘘目的，11例术后植片透明，8例术后视力提高；板层角膜移植9例，术后也全部达到封瘘目的，并有4例植片透明，5例术后视力提高，手术主要合并症是持续性上皮缺损和虹膜前粘连，并就手术适应症、手术方式的选择及技术操作等方面进行了讨论。     

环孢霉素A和地塞米松局部应用对角膜移植免疫排斥的疗效观察

报告１％环孢霉素Ａ（ＣｙｃｌｏｓｐｏｒｉｎＡ，ＣｓＡ）和地塞米松局部联合用药，治疗３１只眼穿透性角膜移植术后的免疫排斥反应，随访６～１８个月植片透明治愈为９３．５％，平均治愈时间７天，观察表明局部用药既能收到良好的疗效，又避免了全身用药的毒副作用，并对ＣｓＡ和地塞米松联合用药的机理及注意事项进行了讨论。