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Arun C. Gulani , M.D.

www.GulaniVision.com. “ Refractive PRK for Corneal Scars to 20/20 vision”. Arun C. Gulani , M.D. Director: Gulani Vision Institute Jacksonville, Florida. Financial Disclaimer : Dr. Gulani has no financial interest in this presentation.

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Arun C. Gulani , M.D.

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  1. www.GulaniVision.com “Refractive PRK for Corneal Scars to 20/20 vision” Arun C. Gulani, M.D. Director: Gulani Vision Institute Jacksonville, Florida Financial Disclaimer: Dr. Gulani has no financial interest in this presentation

  2. Elegant Transplant Techniques

  3. Goal: VISION not Surgery Using Corneoplastique ™ principles and applying the “5S” system, practically any Corneal scar no matter how complex can be visually rehabilitated. Corneal scar affects vision by direct disturbance in optical pathway as well as indirect impact on refractive error. All principles of Corneoplastique™ surgery maintained: Topical, Brief, Aesthetically pleasing & Visually promising. Gulani AC

  4. Why Laser PRK ? Shape of Cornea decides refractive status so why not use that principle with the law of Optics (Anterior lens surface shape is more significant than posterior irregularities in shape and or clarity). Myopic Laser PRK shapes the cornea (based on refraction) and while shaping the cornea (photoablation), it automatically moves the scar more posterior or removes it significantly. ** Many patients despite a residual corneal scar see 20/20 Unlike Laser PTK which addresses the scar but may distort shape (which is the prime vision driver), PRK is aiming for vision despite the scar. No change in PRK protocol with 0.02% Mitomycin-C. Short Learning Curve. All interventional surgeries including lamellar and penetrating corneal transplants can still be a back up if the Laser PRK does not get the desired results. Gulani AC

  5. Gulani 5S Refractive Algorithm Using this 5S system, we see that the Sight( vision), Scar, Shape (Irregular) & Site (central) are affected. This algorithm makes any complex case scenario Simple to understand and effectively treat. So in this case, since strength is normal, we need to peel off the scar with simultaneous Laser refractive ablation (not PTK) so we can measure the actual refractive error. The present ref error is a play of the corneal scar. Once we have the true ref error then we can accurately correct it. Gulani AC

  6. Gulani Co Scar Laser Algorithm

  7. Laser +Scar Peel (On-Cornea)

  8. On-Cornea Scar

  9. Laser +Scar Peel (On-Cornea)

  10. In-Cornea Scar

  11. Laser Thru In-Cornea Scars

  12. Reversing Multifocal Nightmare Corneal Scar Pre-Laser Clear Cornea Post-Laser Patient referred with corneal scar following Excimer Laser x 2 to correct Multifocal lens surprise. Best corrected Vision: 20/200. Using Corneoplastique ™ principles, I peeled off her corneal scar under the Laser and simultaneously ablated her cornea in a PRK mode. Upon healing, this resulted in a Clear Cornea with a measurable, true refractive error of +6.00 D -0.50 x 170and best corrected vision of20/25.

  13. Algorithm in Action : 20/200 to 20/20 Corneal Scar Pre-Laser: Vsc 20/200 Laser Scar Peel + PRK Piggy-back lens on ReStor Post Laser + Piggy-back IOL: Vsc 20/20

  14. Previous Ref Surgery

  15. Ant Corneal Dystrophies

  16. Conclusion Refractive Laser PRK Surgery when Practiced as an ART can not only address virgin eyes with all levels of ammetropia but also reverse and correct complex as well as complicated cases with corneal scars back to 20/20 vision Refractive surgery truly then can come to its own Rescue ! References: Gulani AC. Corneoplastique™. Techniques in Ophthalmology 5(1):11-20, 2007 Gulani AC. Irregular Astigmatism: Management in Unstable Cornea. Textbook of Irregular Astigmatism. Slack Inc. 2007; Slack Inc Gulani AC, John T. Combined corneal scar excision, Laser PRK surgery seeks unaided emmetropia. Ocular Surgery News. Cornea & External disease section, June. 2008. Gulani AC. " Corneoplastique system repairs cornea before or after Laser refractive surgery” Ocular Surgery News, Nov 2007; 25 (21). 124-125 Gulani AC

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