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  5. FP0248 : Microkeratome vs Femtosecond Laser assisted SALK: a randomized controlled trial

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Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.Mrinalini Singh

Co Author(s): Prof.Alok Sati, Dr.Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Prof. Dr.Pradeep Kumar

Abstract

Design: Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose: Comparison of visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, corneal aberrations, K-readings, corneal thickness & complications between microkeratome assisted sutureless anterior lamellar keratoplasty (M-SALK) and femtosecond laser assisted sutureless anterior lamellar keratoplasty (F-SALK) for superficial corneal opacities
Methods: 72 eyes (36 in each group) underwent F-SALK or M-SALK in 2023 at a tertiary care institute. The donor and recipient lenticules were prepared either by using microkeratome or femtosecond laser & were secured in place with glue & BCL. Postoperative visual outcomes were compared between both groups on each follow up visit.
Results: No intraoperative complications noted. Postoperative assessment over a period of 6 months showed no statistically significant differences in visual outcomes between the two groups.
Conclusions: F-SALK may be considered non-inferior to M-SALK for the treatment of superficial corneal opacities