Phototherapeutic keratectomy in Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To emphasize the effectiveness of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in a patient with Schnyder crystalline corneal dystrophy (SCCD).

METHODS:

Case report.

RESULTS:

Two eyes of a patient with SCCD underwent PTK. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) increased from 2/10 to 8/10 (plano/-1.50 x 10) in the right eye in a lit room. BCVA of the left eye was 4/10 (-8.00/-1.50 x 170) and did not change after treatment because of anisometropic amblyopia. No recurrence was detected after 68 months of follow-up.

CONCLUSION:

PTK may be effective in the treatment of SCCD, especially if the crystals are the cause of visual disturbance.

• Authors: Murat Köksal, Sebnem Kargi, Gökhan Gürelik, Fikret Akata
• Journal: Cornea (Cornea) Vol. 23 Issue 3 Pg. 311-3 (Apr 2004) ISSN: 0277-3740 [Print] United States
• PMID: 15084868 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary (surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Lasers, Excimer
• Photorefractive Keratectomy (methods)
• Visual Acuity