摘要
Abstract
AIM: To assess the safety and efficacy of combination therapy using anterior stromal puncture ( ASP ) and bandage contact lens for recurrent epithelial defects. <br> METHODS:ASP was used as a treatment for 23 eyes of 22 outpatients with recurrent epithelial defects. At the mean time, they wore bandage contact lens and used eyedrops.All patients report foreign-body sensation, blepharospasm, tearing and photophobia in the morning or evening, some with visual impairment. ASP was performed on every patient with a self-made 41/2 needle under surface anesthesia.The patients worn contact lens after the surgery.We observed symptoms of foreign-body sensation, photophobia, vision , epithelial and stromal scar healing at 3d; 1,2,4,8,12wk.The average follow-up period was 3 months, range 4wk-10mo. <br> RESULTS: Twenty -two eyes became completely asymptomatic and 19 eyes (83%) were once cured. <br> CONCLUSION:ASP with bandage contact lens turns out to be an effective, convenient, economical and repeatable therapeutic option for patients with recurrent epithelial defects, which can control the severe foreign -body sensation quickly.关键词
角膜浅基质针刺/复发性角膜上皮糜烂/绷带镜Key words
anterior stromal puncture/recurrent corneal erosion/bandage contact lens
