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Intrastromal Fresh Human Corneal Lenticule Implantation Using Smile Surgery for Treatment of Irregular Corneal Astigmatism After Penetrating Keratoplasty (new Approach)
Sponsor: Eye Hospital Pristina Kosovo
Summary
The aim of the study is to present the effect of implanting intrastromal fresh corneal lenticule by SMILE surgery as a new method-approach to correct the corneal shape on purpose to reduce irregular astigmatism and increasing visual acuity after penetrating keratoplasty.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2017-03-01
Completion Date
2027-12-01
Last Updated
2025-02-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Intrastromal Fresh Human Lenticule Implantation
The stromal pocket diameter was set 8.0 mm and cap thickness was set to 140 μm from corneal surface and a 2mm superior incision. Hinge position flap was set at 90°, angle 50° and width 4 mm, side cut angle 90°. The pocket was dissected using a blunt spatula washed with normal saline. The lenticule was held with lenticule forceps and gently inserted into the pocket through the 2 mm superior incision. Incision position changed according to the position of the highest K values.
Locations (1)
Eye Hospital Pristina
Pristina, Kosovo