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Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography in Lamellar Keratoplasties: Indications and Outcomes

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Lamellar keratoplasties are evolving techniques to selectively replace diseased or opacified layers of the cornea. In recent years, the popularity of lamellar keratoplasties, especially Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty, Descemet stripping-automated endothelial keratoplasty and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, increased dramatically, since lamellar surgeries reduce intra- and postoperative complications and achieve faster visual recovery. Nonetheless, the surgical procedures are delicate.

Recent Findings

Novel imaging techniques, as intraoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT), may substantially help standardize these procedures to even further reduce intra- and postoperative complications and potentially improve outcome.

Summary

The present review summarizes the current literature regarding the use of intraoperative OCT during lamellar keratoplasties and its effect on postoperative outcome.

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Acknowledgments

Kyriacos Athanasiou reports grants from NIH during the conduct of the study. Sebastian Siebelmann received a travel grant from Haag Streit Surgical.

Financial Support

DFG FOR 2240 “(Lymph)Angiogenesis And Cellular Immunity In Inflammatory Diseases Of The Eye” (PS, CC, SS; www.for2240.de); EU COST BM 1302 (BB, CC, SS); EU ARREST BLINDNESS (CC, PS).

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Strasse 62, 50924, Cologne, Germany

    Sebastian Siebelmann, Mario Matthaei, Philipp Steven & Claus Cursiefen

  2. Cluster of Excellence: Cellular Stress Responses in Aging-associated Diseases, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

    Sebastian Siebelmann & Philipp Steven

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Siebelmann, S., Matthaei, M., Steven, P. et al. Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography in Lamellar Keratoplasties: Indications and Outcomes. Curr Ophthalmol Rep 4, 244–251 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40135-016-0115-y

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