IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Kamal R. Dodia; Dr. Bholesh Ratna

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Study of visual outcome following penetrating keratoplasty with hard contact lens.

Dr. Kamal R. Dodia, Dr. Bholesh Ratna

Abstract :

Objectives of the study:– To determine visual outcome following penetrating keratoplasty with hard contact lens. Materials and methods: Total 31 number of cases who have undergone penetrating keratoplasty for various indications in past were examined and evaluated for visual outcome with hard contact lenses, at DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY,P.D.U.GOVT.MEDICAL COLLEGE,RAJKOT. Result & analysis: Among 31 cases, all patients were examined and found to have marked improvement of visual acuity with use of hard contact lens. Conclusion: 1. After penetrating keratoplasty,all patients have variable amont of astigmatism which causes marked diminitution of unaided visual acuity. 2. Visual outcome with use of hard contact lens has been found to be markedly increased in all patients of penetrating keratoplasty.