E-ISSN 1658-8223 | ISSN 1658-645X
 

Short Communication 


Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab.

Abstract
Aim: To present the outcomes of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) to treat recurrent corneal erosion.

Methods: This case series evaluated eyes that had undergone PTK for recurrent corneal erosion at an eye center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected on preoperative and postoperative vision, cause of corneal erosion, treatment zone of the laser, recurrence of the erosion and pain postoperatively and the number of successful cases postoperatively. Treatment success was defined as epithelial healing for at least 6 months postoperatively. The factors associated to success were analyzed.

Results: The study sample was comprised of 11 eyes of 11 (6 males; median age 33 years) patients with recurrent erosion. Trauma (5 eyes), pterygium excision (1 eye), Salzmann nodule (1 eye) and leucoma (1 eye) were the main causes of recurrent erosion. Postoperatively, 10 (91%) eyes achieved success. The median duration of follow up was 23 months (25% quartile, 17 months). After management, one eye had mild pain. One case had induced astigmatism greater than 1D.

Conclusion: PTK was an effective modality for treating recurrent corneal erosion due to varying underlying aetiology. The outcomes in the Arab population were similar to published studies of other populations.

Key words: Recurrent corneal erosion; phototherapeutic keratectomy; cornea


 
ARTICLE TOOLS
Abstract
PDF Fulltext
How to cite this articleHow to cite this article
Citation Tools
Related Records
 Articles by Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab
on Google
on Google Scholar


How to Cite this Article
Pubmed Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2017; 5(1): 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009


Web Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. https://www.mjhs-mu.org/?mno=294029 [Access: December 05, 2023]. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009


AMA (American Medical Association) Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2017; 5(1): 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009



Vancouver/ICMJE Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. Majmaah J Heal Sci. (2017), [cited December 05, 2023]; 5(1): 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009



Harvard Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab (2017) Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. Majmaah J Heal Sci, 5 (1), 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009



Turabian Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. 2017. Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 5 (1), 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009



Chicago Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. "Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion." Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences 5 (2017), 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab. "Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion." Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences 5.1 (2017), 87-93. Print. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Khalid M. Alabdulwahhab (2017) Outcomes of Phototherapeutic Keratectomy to Treat Recurrent Corneal Erosion. Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, 5 (1), 87-93. doi:10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.009





Most Viewed Articles
Most Accessed Articles

  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypercholesterolemia in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
    Khalid El Tohami Medani, Mohammed Abdullah Al Mansour, Elsadig Yousif Mohamed, Fahad Alfhaid, Talal Shakhs Alghamdi, Waqas Sami, Sawsan Mustafa Abdalla, Mansour Khater Al Zahrani
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 34-41
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.006

  • Physical Therapy Intervention in Post Stroke Shoulder Subluxation: A Narrative Review
    Mazen Alqahtani
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 48-60
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.008

  • Gentamicin induced neurodegenerative changes in auditory cortex of adult Albino rats
    Rehan M Asad, Moattar R Rizvi, Sami Waqas, Kamran Afzal
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2013; 1(1): 11-17
    » Abstract » doi: 10.12816/0004766

  • Parental Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Antibiotic use for Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children
    Khaled Al-Dossari
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2013; 1(1): 33-45
    » Abstract » doi: 10.12816/0004769

  • Prevalence of Hypertriglyceridemia in Patients Attending Primary Health Care Centers in Majmaah, Saudi Arabia
    Fahad Alfhaid
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 10-16
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.003

  • Most Downloaded
    Top Downloaded Articles

  • Medical Waste Management Survey in Primary Health Care Centers, Saudi Arabia
    Eltigani O.M Omer, Ali S. R. Alsubaie
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2017; 5(1): 7-22
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2017.01.003

  • Wet cupping (Hijama) positively and significantly impacted multiple hematological parameters
    Abdulraheem Alshareef, Ahmad Khalaf Alsaedi, Ahmad Abdulaziz Alnakhli, Abdulrahman Amer Albeladi, Raed Saad AlHejili, Mohammed Siddig Younis
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2021; 9(2): 98-112
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2021.02.011

  • Prevalence & Perception of CAM Usage in Majmaah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
    Syed Yousaf Kazmi, Waqas Sami, Saud Ibnsaut Alharbi, Meshaal almeshaal, Anas Alzahrani, Fahad Alyousif, Osama Alenezi
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(2): 50-61
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.02.007

  • Physical Therapy Intervention in Post Stroke Shoulder Subluxation: A Narrative Review
    Mazen Alqahtani
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2018; 6(1): 48-60
    » Abstract » doi: 10.5455/mjhs.2018.01.008

  • The “Epidemiological Transmission” and “Double-Burden of Disease”: A Focus on Africa
    Asim Abdelmoneim Hussein
    Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2014; 2(2): 3-11
    » Abstract

  • Most Cited Articles
    Most Cited Articles