Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Using Dehydrated Versus Standard Organ Culture Stored Donor Corneas

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    Recruiting
  • participants needed
    60
  • sponsor
    Istituto Internazionale di Ricerca e Formazione in Oftalmologia
Updated on 19 February 2024
keratoconus
corneal transplant
lamellar keratoplasty

Summary

The objective of this study is to assess the outcomes between deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty using dehydrated versus standard organ culture stored donor corneas.

Description

Keratoconus is a common corneal disease characterized by progressive thinning and steepening resulting in significant visual impairment. With improved instrumentation and corneal imaging technology, deep anterior keratoplasty has been recognized as the preferred primary operative technique for cases of keratoconus requiring corneal transplantation.

Since corneas preserved through organ culture remain viable only for up to 4 weeks, techniques that can extend storage of corneas have been explored.

The objective of this study is to assess the outcomes between deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty using dehydrated versus standard organ culture stored donor corneas.

Details
Condition Keratoconus
Age 18-100 years
Treatment Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04430244
SponsorIstituto Internazionale di Ricerca e Formazione in Oftalmologia
Last Modified on19 February 2024

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Yes No Not Sure

Inclusion Criteria

Keratoconus
Surgical candidates for deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty

Exclusion Criteria

Ocular comorbidities other than cataract (ie. visual significant optic nerve or macular disease)
Previous corneal transplantations or other ocular surgeries except uncomplicated cataract surgery
Inability to comply with study protocol or participate in follow-up visits
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