Ten year outcomes of corneal cross-linking combined with partial topo-guided excimer (Athens protocol) for keratoconus

Session Details

Session Title: Cross-Linking Protocols

Session Date/Time: Monday 24/09/2018 | 14:00-16:00

Paper Time: 14:18

Venue: Room A3, Podium 3

First Author: : C.Karabatsas GREECE

Co Author(s): :    A. Kanellopoulos                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate refractive, pachymetric, topometric, and visual rehabilitation changes in Athens Protocol applied in keratoconic patients.

Setting:

LaserVision.gr Clinical and Research Eye Institute, Athens, Greece

Methods:

One hundred forty-four keratoconic cases subjected to the Athens protocol procedure were studied for visual acuity, keratometry, pachymetry, and anterior surface irregularity indices for a mean of 10.5 years (10 to 13) postoperatively by Scheimpflug imaging (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany).

Results:

Mean UDVA and BCVA showed a statistically significant improvement at one-year follow-up and remained stable until the ten years follow-up (UDVA, 0.55±0.31 decimal). K flat and K steep decreased significantly postoperatively (K2 steep meridian, 47,5±8,81D) and remained stable during the follow-up period. The value for the Index of Height Decentration continued to decrease over time (0,074±0.031 µm at 10 years postoperatively). One hundred forty one eyes (97.9%) showed no further keratoconic progression, and three eyes showed progression at 10 years follow-up as documented by corneal topography.

Conclusions:

The Athens Protocol appears to be a safe, effective and predictable alternative in the management of progressive keratoconus.

Financial Disclosure:

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