Publications by authors named "Rania Shilbayeh"
Aim: To describe a hybrid technique for anterior lamellar keratoplasty in corneas with topographical irregularities that circumvents the limitations of the microkeratome, namely reproduction of surface irregularities in the lamellar cut when creating the recipient flap.
Method: Hemi-automated lamellar keratoplasty, a procedure that combines manual recipient bed lamellar dissection with automated donor preparation using a microkeratome, was performed on 14 eyes of 14 patients with heterogeneous causes of anterior stromal scarring.
Results: There was an overall improvement in uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) in 78.
Purpose: To evaluate the accuracy of the thickness and diameter of corneal disks obtained with the Femtec femtosecond laser (20/10 Perfect Vision) for Descemet-stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK).
Setting: Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.
Methods: A femtosecond laser was used to create posterior stromal ablations at varying depths, producing donor lenticules 150 to 200 microm thick with diameters of 7.