研究目的
To determine the efficacy of Corneal Crosslinkage (CXL) using Corneal Topography in eyes with progressive Keratoconus.
研究成果
Corneal Crosslinking was effective in causing regression or halting the progression of disease in patients with progressive Keratoconus at three months follow-up, with efficacy unaffected by patient's age and gender.
研究不足
Short-term follow-up (only three months) and lack of consideration for complications such as secondary infection, scars, corneal haze, permanent endothelial damage, sterile infiltrates, and herpes reactivation. Recommendations include studies with larger cohorts and long-term follow-up to confirm efficacy and safety.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the efficacy of corneal crosslinking (CXL) with a control group. The study used corneal topography to measure outcomes, specifically simK values, before and after the procedure.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
60 eyes from 30 patients with bilateral progressive keratoconus were selected through non-probability consecutive sampling. Inclusion criteria were not detailed beyond diagnosis.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Equipment included a corneal topography device (Galilie G4), UVA radiation device (Vario, CCL-365), riboflavin eye drops, sterile blunt spatula, bandage contact lens, and topical medications (moxifloxacin, nepafenac, cyclopentolate). Materials included informed consent forms and data collection proformas.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
After obtaining informed consent, corneal topography was performed pre-surgery. For the treatment group, corneal epithelium was removed, riboflavin drops were instilled every 2 minutes for 30 minutes, followed by UVA radiation at 3mW/cm2 for 30 minutes. A bandage contact lens was applied, and post-operative care included topical medications. Follow-up visits occurred at day one, two weeks, four weeks, and three months, with corneal topography repeated at three months.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using SPSS version 10. Numerical variables (age, simK values) were compared using t-tests, and categorical variables (efficacy rates) were compared using chi-square tests, with p≤0.05 considered significant.
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