Combined Excimer Laser Photoablation and Amniotic Membrane Overlay for Relief of Symptomatic Discomfort in XXXX .

@entity1 @entity14671 @entity3917 @entity9663
PURPOSE: To describe the efficacy of combined excimer laser photoablation and amniotic overlay membrane in the relief of symptomatic discomfort in a 17-year-old @entity1 who had @entity14671 . METHODS: The best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was measured with Snellen letters. Slit-lamp examination of the ocular surface and anterior chamber was performed at baseline. Results were photodocumented. Excimer laser photoablation was performed and subsequently 2 amniotic membranes were transconjunctivally fixated with 10.0 nylon sutures. Investigations and documentation were performed at baseline, every 2 months in the first year, and then every 6 months. The duration of follow-up was 22 months. RESULTS: At baseline, the BCVA was 20/70 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left eye. The @entity1 reported distinct @entity3917 . Slit-lamp examination was difficult because of @entity9663 . Although gelatinous drops developed again and the BCVA decreased to 2/200, the @entity1 reported significant relief after both microsurgical treatments and remained comfortable at 20 and 22 months. CONCLUSIONS: Excimer laser photocoagulation combined with amniotic membrane overlay does not stop the development of @entity14671 but may improve subjective comfort. Such treatment does not hinder subsequent lamellar or penetrating grafts and is helpful in providing the necessary time for preparation of matched keratoplasties.
