Dr.Keerti Wali, W19121
Purpose: to evaluate safety and efficacy of frequency doubled Nd- Yag laser photocoagulation of corneal vascularisation (NLPC).
Methods: 30 quiet eyes of 28 cases with corneal vascularisation were subjected to laser photocoagulation, maximum twice. Resolution of vessels & corneal clarity was monitored upto 3 months.
Results: 20 eyes (66.66%) had complete resolution of vascularisation with improved corneal clarity in 25% cases. Superficial(92.86%) and mid stromal vessels (75%) had a significant resolution, compared to deeper vessels (12.5%). 13 cases (43.33%) had ignorable flukes like minimal corneal burn (13.33%), iris holes (10%), anterior chamber bubbles (16.67%) & self resolving intrastromal bleed (6.67%). Of 12 eyes with subsequent keratoplasty, 1 (8.33%) had ectasia at lasered location.
Conclusion: NLPC is an effective non contact method to deal with superficial and midstromal corneal vascularisation with no risk of perforation, infectious keratitis, LSCD & induced astigmatism.
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