Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology
Purpose: Alcohol 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 A...
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| description | Purpose: Alcohol 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. Methods: This 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. Results: Twenty-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. Conclusion: This 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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| spelling | doaj.art-a7a5cfacb332432c95f357817bbad8a82022-12-21T21:27:01ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-36892021-01-016992437244010.4103/ijo.IJO_3796_20Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiologyBoon Lin TehPaul Y S ChuaAravind R ReddyPurpose: Alcohol 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. Methods: This 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. Results: Twenty-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. Conclusion: This study documents the long-term safety and efficacy of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium at 3 years for patients with RCE of traumatic origin.http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2021;volume=69;issue=9;spage=2437;epage=2440;aulast=Tehalcohol delaminationefficacytraumatic recurrent corneal erosions |
| spellingShingle | Boon Lin Teh Paul Y S Chua Aravind R Reddy Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology Indian Journal of Ophthalmology alcohol delamination efficacy traumatic recurrent corneal erosions |
| title | Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology |
| title_full | Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology |
| title_fullStr | Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology |
| title_short | Three-year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology |
| title_sort | three year outcomes of alcohol delamination of corneal epithelium for recurrent corneal erosions of traumatic etiology |
| topic | alcohol delamination efficacy traumatic recurrent corneal erosions |
| url | http://www.ijo.in/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=2021;volume=69;issue=9;spage=2437;epage=2440;aulast=Teh |
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