We report the first pilot qualitative confocal microscopic analysis of a laser in situ keratomileusis (Lasik) treatment combined with sequential high-fluence accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking, denominated Lasik XTra, by means of HRT II laser scanning in vivo confocal microscopy after a 6-month follow-up. After obtaining approval from the Siena University Hospital Institutional Review Board, a 33-year-old female patient underwent a Lasik XTra procedure in her left eye. Confocal analysis demonstrated induced slight corneal microstructural changes by the interaction between UV-A, riboflavin and corneal stromal collagen, beyond the interface to a depth of 160 µm, without adverse events at the interface and endothelial levels. This application may be considered a prophylactic biomechanical treatment, stiffening the intermediate corneal stroma to prevent corneal ectasia and stabilizing the clinical results of refractive surgery. According to our preliminary experiences, this combined approach may be useful in higher-risk Lasik patients for hyperopic treatments, high myopia and lower corneal thicknesses.

Mazzotta, C.G., Balestrazzi, A., Traversi, C., Caragiuli, S., Caporossi, A. (2014). In vivo confocal microscopy report after lasik with sequential accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking treatment. CASE REPORTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY, 5(1), 125-131 [10.1159/000362327].

In vivo confocal microscopy report after lasik with sequential accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking treatment

MAZZOTTA, COSIMO GIUSEPPE;BALESTRAZZI, ANGELO;TRAVERSI, CLAUDIO;CAPOROSSI, ALDO
2014-01-01

Abstract

We report the first pilot qualitative confocal microscopic analysis of a laser in situ keratomileusis (Lasik) treatment combined with sequential high-fluence accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking, denominated Lasik XTra, by means of HRT II laser scanning in vivo confocal microscopy after a 6-month follow-up. After obtaining approval from the Siena University Hospital Institutional Review Board, a 33-year-old female patient underwent a Lasik XTra procedure in her left eye. Confocal analysis demonstrated induced slight corneal microstructural changes by the interaction between UV-A, riboflavin and corneal stromal collagen, beyond the interface to a depth of 160 µm, without adverse events at the interface and endothelial levels. This application may be considered a prophylactic biomechanical treatment, stiffening the intermediate corneal stroma to prevent corneal ectasia and stabilizing the clinical results of refractive surgery. According to our preliminary experiences, this combined approach may be useful in higher-risk Lasik patients for hyperopic treatments, high myopia and lower corneal thicknesses.
2014
Mazzotta, C.G., Balestrazzi, A., Traversi, C., Caragiuli, S., Caporossi, A. (2014). In vivo confocal microscopy report after lasik with sequential accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking treatment. CASE REPORTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY, 5(1), 125-131 [10.1159/000362327].
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