Abstract
To evaluate corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) in keratoconic (KC) eyes before and after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). Furthermore, to determine potential correlations with a series of corneal and demographic factors. The study consisted of 50 KC eyes that underwent CXL. CH and CRF were measured by the ocular response analyzer (ORA). Correlations were attempted with uncorrected visual acuity (UVA), best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), central corneal thickness (CCT), mean keratometry (Km), astigmatism (Astig.), residual astigmatism, age, and gender. Fifty non-KC eyes served as controls. CH and CRF (mean ± SD) for non-KC eyes were 10.1 ± 1.9mmHg and 9.7 ± 2.4mmHg respectively, while for KC eyes preoperatively they were 8.2 ± 1.4mmHg (p = 0.007) and 7.4 ± 2.3mmHg (p = 0.01) respectively. Non-significant differences were detected between preoperative and postoperative CH and CRF measurements in KC eyes (p = 0.518 and p = 0.479 respectively). Significant correlations were found between ORA parameters and BSCVA, CCT, Km, Astig. and residual astigmatism. ORA parameters demonstrate significant differences between KC and non-KC eyes. Both CH and CRF present significant correlations with visual acuity and corneal parameters. CXL exerts a non-significant impact on ORA measurements.
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