| Evaluation of Anterior Stromal Puncture Using Nd:YAG Laser for Refractory Recurrent Corneal Erosion. |
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Seo Young Kim, Byung Yi Ko |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Konyang University Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. kopupil@hanmail.net |
| 난치성 반복각막진무름에서 엔디야그레이저 전측각막실질 미세천자술 |
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김서영⋅고병이 |
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건양대학교 의과대학 건양대학교병원 안과학교실 |
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| Abstract |
PURPOSE
To evaluate the clinical results of anterior stromal puncture (ASP) using neodymium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser for refractory recurrent corneal erosion (RCE). METHODS: Ten eyes of eight patients with RCE showing poor response to conservative therapy who were treated with Nd:YAG laser ASP and followed up for at least 4 months were studied. The cause and duration of erosions, times, and total energy of the laser were recorded. The preoperative and postoperative best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure, complications, and recurrence were reviewed. RESULTS: The mean follow-up time was 9.6 months. The laser energy setting was 0.2 or 0.3 mJ per shot. The average total laser energy was 6.2 mJ. Two of 10 eyes received another Nd:YAG laser treatment. All 10 eyes were successfully treated and had no recurrence after the operation during follow-up. Postoperative BCVAs were equal to or better than the preoperative BCVAs. No significant complications except faint corneal haze were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Nd:YAG laser ASP is an effective and safe procedure to treat refractory RCE in short-term follow-up. |
| Key Words:
Anterior stromal puncture;Nd:YAG laser;Recurrent corneal erosion |
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