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Purpose: To investigate changes in corneal shape and anteriorsegment following retinal detachment surgery. Material and methods: 25 consecutive patients with retinal detachment were enrolled in thisstudy. Computer-assisted videokeratography was performed before andafter retinal detachment surgery and changes in the anterior segmentsof postoperative patients were also noted. Results: In the localbuckling group, statistically significant changes were observed in theanterior chamber depth, lens thickness, and vitreous length (distance fromposterior surface of lens to the retina) in the postoperative period. However,in the encircling group, statistically meaningful changes were observed inthe vitreous length, axial length of the globe, and the central corneal curvatureand thickness in the postoperative period. Conclusion: Corneal topographyand axial measurements may be useful for evaluating the shape of the corneaafter retinal detachment surgery. Because the resultant refractive changes arevery important for the visual rehabilitation of the patients.
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Citirik, M., Batman, C., Acaroglu, G. et al. Analysis of Changes in Corneal Shape and Bulbus Geometry after Retinal Detachment Surgery. Int Ophthalmol 25, 43–51 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:INTE.0000018549.82950.27
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