Table 4 Overview of previously published studies on epikeratophakia removal
From: Clinical outcomes in post-epikeratophakic eyes after removal of epikeratoplasty lenticule
Author | No. | Diagnosis | Reason for removal | Reversiblity | Mean FU (years) | Comp,% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greenbaum [9] | 3 | Myopia, Aphakia | Irregular astigmatism Opacity, cataract surgery | o | 11 | 0 |
Bleckmann [10] | 2 | Myopia, Aphakia | Opacity, cataract surgery | X | 14 | 0 |
Shin YJ [5] | 3 | Myopia | Myopic regression | X | 4.2 | 0 |
Present study | 10 | Myopia, Aphakia | Irregular astigmatism Opacity, cataract surgery | X | 18.7 | 30 |