Intraocular pressure measurements after corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A in eyes with keratoconus.
Title | Intraocular pressure measurements after corneal collagen crosslinking with riboflavin and ultraviolet A in eyes with keratoconus. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Kymionis, G. D., Grentzelos M. A., Kounis G. A., Portaliou D. M., Detorakis E. T., Magarakis M., Karampatakis V. E., & Pallikaris I. G. |
Journal | J Cataract Refract Surg |
Volume | 36 |
Issue | 10 |
Pagination | 1724-7 |
Date Published | 2010 Oct |
ISSN | 1873-4502 |
Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Collagen, Cornea, Cross-Linking Reagents, Humans, Intraocular Pressure, Keratoconus, Photochemotherapy, Photosensitizing Agents, Prospective Studies, Riboflavin, Time Factors, Tonometry, Ocular, Ultraviolet Rays, Young Adult |
Abstract | PURPOSE: To determine the possible effect of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) with riboflavin and ultraviolet A (UVA) on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements by Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT).SETTING: Institute of Vision and Optics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete, Greece.DESIGN: Prospective case series.METHODS: This noncomparative study measured IOP by GAT before CXL and 6 months and 12 months after CXL.RESULTS: The study evaluated 55 eyes (55 patients). There was a statistically significant increase in the measured IOP 6 months and 12 months after CXL (both P<.001). The mean measured IOP was 9.95 mm Hg ± 3.01 (SD) before CXL, 11.40 ± 2.89 mm Hg at 6 months, and 11.35 ± 3.38 mm Hg at 12 months. The change in IOP measurements at both postoperative examinations was not correlated with patient age, preoperative pachymetry, or preoperative keratometry readings.CONCLUSION: After riboflavin-UVA CXL in eyes with keratoconus, there was a significant increase in IOP measured by GAT that was probably caused by an increase in corneal rigidity. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.05.016 |
Alternate Journal | J Cataract Refract Surg |
PubMed ID | 20870119 |