Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review

To assess the role of various types of contact lenses (CL) after penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty, we reviewed all studies that were related to CL fitting in post-keratoplasty (full-thickness and lamellar) eyes between 1990 and 2024 by using relevant search keywords. The demographic data, indic...

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Main Authors: Mohamed Ibrahime Asif, Nidhi Kalra, Manasi Tripathi, Mrinalini Anand Yadav, Shahnaz Anjum, Rajesh Sinha
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/IJO.IJO_2394_24
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Nidhi Kalra
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Mrinalini Anand Yadav
Shahnaz Anjum
Rajesh Sinha
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description To assess the role of various types of contact lenses (CL) after penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty, we reviewed all studies that were related to CL fitting in post-keratoplasty (full-thickness and lamellar) eyes between 1990 and 2024 by using relevant search keywords. The demographic data, indications for CL fitting, duration between keratoplasty and CL fitting, CL design and fitting methodologies, refractive outcomes, topographic and biomechanical changes, aberrometry, specular microscopy, corneal thickness, graft survival, and complications were analyzed. A total of 32 original studies and seven case reports were evaluated. All studies showed favorable refractive outcomes. Complications, if any, were managed successfully with conservative treatment and temporary discontinuation of lens wear. Most authors preferred to use large-diameter multicurve rigid-gas permeable lenses and scleral lenses over hydrogels and hybrid or piggy-back varieties, with an inclination toward late fitting due to multiple factors. The lenses did not have any adverse effect on graft survival. CLs are a useful tool in post-keratoplasty visual rehabilitation. However, patients require meticulous workup, a thorough fitting methodology, attention to associated problems, and close follow-up to monitor for complications.
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spelling doaj-art-8eed5e993b764b979c4642c8e5b9efd52025-08-20T02:43:28ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Ophthalmology0301-47381998-36892025-06-0173Suppl 3S369S38310.4103/IJO.IJO_2394_24Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A reviewMohamed Ibrahime AsifNidhi KalraManasi TripathiMrinalini Anand YadavShahnaz AnjumRajesh SinhaTo assess the role of various types of contact lenses (CL) after penetrating and lamellar keratoplasty, we reviewed all studies that were related to CL fitting in post-keratoplasty (full-thickness and lamellar) eyes between 1990 and 2024 by using relevant search keywords. The demographic data, indications for CL fitting, duration between keratoplasty and CL fitting, CL design and fitting methodologies, refractive outcomes, topographic and biomechanical changes, aberrometry, specular microscopy, corneal thickness, graft survival, and complications were analyzed. A total of 32 original studies and seven case reports were evaluated. All studies showed favorable refractive outcomes. Complications, if any, were managed successfully with conservative treatment and temporary discontinuation of lens wear. Most authors preferred to use large-diameter multicurve rigid-gas permeable lenses and scleral lenses over hydrogels and hybrid or piggy-back varieties, with an inclination toward late fitting due to multiple factors. The lenses did not have any adverse effect on graft survival. CLs are a useful tool in post-keratoplasty visual rehabilitation. However, patients require meticulous workup, a thorough fitting methodology, attention to associated problems, and close follow-up to monitor for complications.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/IJO.IJO_2394_24astigmatismcontact lensescorneal transplantationkeratoconuskeratoplastylamellarpenetrating
spellingShingle Mohamed Ibrahime Asif
Nidhi Kalra
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Mrinalini Anand Yadav
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Rajesh Sinha
Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
astigmatism
contact lenses
corneal transplantation
keratoconus
keratoplasty
lamellar
penetrating
title Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review
title_full Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review
title_fullStr Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review
title_full_unstemmed Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review
title_short Contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post-keratoplasty eyes: A review
title_sort contact lenses for visual rehabilitation in post keratoplasty eyes a review
topic astigmatism
contact lenses
corneal transplantation
keratoconus
keratoplasty
lamellar
penetrating
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