RAMON CORAL GHANEM
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LIM/33 - Laboratório de Oftalmologia, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- Pachymetry-Guided Intrastromal Air Injection (""Pachy-Bubble"") for Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty(2012) GHANEM, Ramon C.; GHANEM, Marcielle A.To evaluate an innovative technique for intrastromal air injection to achieve deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) with bare Descemet membrane (DM). Thirty-four eyes with anterior corneal pathology, including 27 with keratoconus, underwent DALK. After 400 mm trephination with a suction trephine, ultrasound pachymetry was performed 0.8 mm internally from the trephination groove in the 11 to 1 o'clock position. In this area, a 2-mm incision was created, parallel to the groove, with a micrometer diamond knife calibrated to 90% depth of the thinnest measurement. A cannula was inserted through the incision and 0.5 mL of air was injected to dissect the DM from the stroma. After peripheral paracentesis, anterior keratectomy was carried out to bare the DM. A 0.25-mm oversized graft was sutured in place. Overall, 94.1% of eyes achieved DALK. Bare DM was achieved in 30 eyes, and a pre-DM dissection was performed in 2 eyes. Air injection was successful in detaching the DM (achieving the big bubble) in 88.2% of the eyes. In keratoconus eyes, the rate was 88.9%. All cases but one required a single air injection to achieve DM detachment. Microperforations occurred in 5 cases: 3 during manual layer-by-layer dissection after air injection failed to detach the DM, 1 during removal of the residual stroma after big-bubble formation, and 1 during the diamond knife incision. Two cases (5.9%) were converted to penetrating keratoplasty because of macroperforations. The technique was reproducible, safe, and highly effective in promoting DALK with bare DM.
- Postoperative Pain After Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking(2013) GHANEM, Vinicius C.; GHANEM, Ramon C.; OLIVEIRA, Renan dePurpose: To evaluate the postoperative pain after corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL). Methods: This prospective study included 178 consecutive eyes of 135 patients with progressive keratoconus who underwent CXL at Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital, Joinville, Brazil. Pain was assessed postoperatively using the need for analgesia with 30 mg of codeine (Tylex) and by the patients' subjective evaluation on the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale at the end of each day until postoperative day (PO) 5. Correlation of postoperative pain with maximum keratometric reading and central corneal thickness, which were assessed preoperatively, was investigated. Results: Mean patient age was 23.38 +/- 5.86 years. Mean (+/- SD) patient-scored pain decreased significantly (P < 0.05) from 2.78 (+/- 1.68) on the day of surgery (immediate postoperative period, iPO) to 0.12 (+/- 0.46) on PO5. The mean number of codeine pills was 0.94, 0.72, and 0.28 at iPO, PO1, and PO2, respectively, showing a significant decrease at each time point. Statistical analysis showed significant (P < 0.05) correlation between age and pain at PO3 and PO4 (the younger the patients the greater the pain) and between age and the number of codeine pills on iPO. There was no significant correlation between mean overall pain and preoperative apical keratometry (P = 0.546) and pachymetry (P = 0.072) readings. Conclusions: CXL postoperative pain can be intense, especially in the first 3 days, even with an aggressive pain control regimen; however, pain and the need for analgesia decreased significantly on each consecutive day. Pain was significantly correlated with the patient's age.
- Visual Performance of an Apodized Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lens With+3.00-D Addition: 1-year Follow-up(2011) SANTHIAGO, Marcony R.; WILSON, Steven E.; NETTO, Marcelo V.; ESPINDOLA, Rodrigo F.; SHAH, Ravindra A.; GHANEM, Ramon C.; BECHARA, Samir J.; KARA-JUNIOR, NewtonPURPOSE: To determine whether implantation of a multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) with a lower addition (+3.00 diopters [D]) at the lens plane results in better intermediate visual acuity 1 year after surgery compared with a multifocal IOL with higher addition (+4.00 D). METHODS: This prospective, randomized, double-masked study included 80 eyes from 40 patients. Twenty patients were implanted bilaterally with the ReSTOR +3.00-D add IOL and 20 patients were implanted bilaterally with the ReSTOR +4.00-D add IOL. Primary outcome measures were distance, intermediate, and near visual acuity. Secondary outcomes were defocus curves, best reading distance, mesopic and photopic contrast sensitivity, quality of life, and spectacle independence. Monocular and binocular visual acuity were measured as uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity at 4 m, uncorrected near and distance-corrected near visual acuity at 40 cm, and uncorrected intermediate visual acuity and distance-corrected intermediate visual acuity at 50, 60, and 70 cm. RESULTS: Twelve months postoperatively, no statistically significant difference between groups in distance and near visual acuity was noted. The ReSTOR +3.00-D add group performed better than the ReSTOR +4.00-D add group at all intermediate distances studied. The ReSTOR +4.00-D group chose a reading distance 8 cm closer than the +3.00-D group. Both groups performed similarly with respect to contrast sensitivity, quality of life, and spectacle independence rates. CONCLUSIONS: Patients implanted with a multifocal IOL with lower addition (ReSTOR +3.00 D) had better performance at intermediate distances compared with the ReSTOR +4.00-D add IOL with similar performance for distance and near visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and quality of life. [J Refract Surg. 2011;27(12):899-906.] doi:10.3928/1081597X-20110816-01
- Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Assisted by a Femtosecond Laser(2022) FERREIRA, G. de Almeida; GHANEM, R. C.Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is the preferable corneal transplantation technique for anterior corneal diseases in which the endothelium is healthy. However, it is a challenging technique that requires a long learning curve and the use of different methods to separate the anterior stroma from Descemet’s membrane or Dua’s layer. The femtosecond laser (FSL) has earned popularity for penetrating keratoplasty surgery, since it can improve the repeatability and consistency of the shape of the transplant tissue. Research has been made to develop a reliable technique to perform DALK assisted by FSL, since it has the potential to make DALK a more predicable surgery. Unfortunately, the FSL cannot create deep smooth corneal planes, often leading to rough and uneven interfaces, which are optically disadvantageous. Up to date, the most promising strategy is an evolution of the Pachy-bubble technique, in which the embedded optical coherence tomography (OCT) that is present in some FSL platforms is used to obtain real-time intraoperative image of the cornea, making possible to measure it and perform standardized deep tunnels to accomplish the air injection. There are still some drawbacks in the current technique, mostly because the docking system of FSL causes severe corneal applanation, producing significant distortions. This technique has a great potential and future development will hopefully spread this technology and improve patient results. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.
- Peripheral Sterile Corneal Ring Infiltrate After Riboflavin-UVA Collagen Cross-Linking in Keratoconus(2012) GHANEM, Ramon C.; NETTO, Marcelo V.; GHANEM, Vinicius C.; SANTHIAGO, Marcony R.; WILSON, Steven E.Purpose: To present 7 cases of peripheral sterile corneal infiltrates that occurred after corneal cross-linking (CXL) for progressive keratectasia. Methods: Seven patients who had their progressive keratoconus documented underwent corneal deepithelization and subsequently CXL, which was performed with the application of 0.1% riboflavin with 20% dextran, and exposure to UVA light (370 nm, 2.9-3.1 mW/cm(2)) for 30 minutes. Results: Nearly a week after the procedure, the patients presented with peripheral stromal infiltrates. The ring-like infiltrates were superficial and were present at the 9.0-mm zone. Sterile infiltration was diagnosed. Patients were treated with topical corticosteroids, and complete resolution was achieved after a few weeks of treatment. Conclusions: We hypothesize that the phototoxic effect on the corneal stroma may be the main mechanism that triggers these infiltrates. Alternatively, alterations in antigenicity that occur in native proteins after CXL could result in patients recognizing the proteins as nonself and mounting immune responses.
- Corneal wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy with mitomycin-C for hyperopia after radial keratotomy: Two-year follow-up(2012) GHANEM, Ramon C.; GHANEM, Vinicius C.; GHANEM, Emir A.; KARA-JOSE, NewtonPURPOSE:: To assess corneal wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) to correct hyperopia after radial keratotomy (RK). SETTING: Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital, Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. DESIGN: Case series. METHODS: Excimer laser corneal wavefront-guided PRK with intraoperative mitomycin-C (MMC) 0.02% was performed. Main outcome measures were uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected (CDVA) distance visual acuities, spherical equivalent (SE), corneal aberrations, and haze. RESULTS: The mean time between RK and PRK in the 61 eyes (39 patients) was 18.8 years +/- 3.8 (SD). Before PRK, the mean SE was +4.17 +/- 1.97 diopters (D); the mean astigmatism, -1.39 +/- 1.04 D; and the mean CDVA, 0.161 +/- 0.137 logMAR. At 24 months, the mean values were 0.14 +/- 0.99 D (P<.001), -1.19 +/- 1.02 D (P=.627), and 0.072 +/- 0.094 logMAR (P<.001), respectively; the mean UDVA was 0.265 +/- 0.196 (P<.001). The UDVA was 20/25 or better in 37.7% of eyes and 20/40 or better in 68.9%. The CDVA improved by 1 or more lines in 62.3% of eyes. Two eyes (3.3%) lost 2 or more lines, 1 due to corneal ectasia. Thirty eyes (49.2%) were within +/- 0.50 D of intended SE and 45 (73.8%) were within +/- 1.00 D. From 6 to 24 months, the mean SE regression was +0.39 D (P<.05). A significant decrease in coma, trefoil, and spherical aberration occurred. Three eyes developed peripheral haze more than grade 1. CONCLUSION: Corneal wavefront-guided PRK with MMC for hyperopia after RK significantly improved UDVA, CDVA, and higher-order corneal aberrations with a low incidence of visually significant corneal haze.
- Modulation transfer function and optical quality after bilateral implantation of a+3.00 D versus a+4.00 D multifocal intraocular lens(2012) SANTHIAGO, Marcony R.; WILSON, Steven E.; NETTO, Marcelo V.; GHANEN, Ramon C.; MONTEIRO, Mario Luis R.; BECHARA, Samir J.; ESPANA, Edgar M.; MELLO, Glauco R.; KARA-JUNIOR, NewtonPURPOSE: To determine whether the improvement in intermediate vision after bilateral implantation of an aspheric multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) with a +3.00 diopter (D) addition (add) occurs at the expense of optical quality compared with the previous model with a +4.00 D add. SETTING: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil. DESIGN: Prospective randomized double-masked comparative clinical trial. METHODS: One year after bilateral implantation of Acrysof Restor SN6AD1 +3.00 D IOLs or Acrysof Restor SN6AD3 +4.00 D IOLs, optical quality was evaluated by analyzing the in vivo modulation transfer function (MTF) and point-spread function (expressed as Strehl ratio). The Strehl ratio and MTF curve with a 4.0 pupil and a 6.0 mm pupil were measured by dynamic retinoscopy aberrometry. The uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities at 4 m, uncorrected and distance-corrected near visual acuities at 40 cm, and uncorrected and distance-corrected intermediate visual acuities at 50 cm, 60 cm, and 70 cm were measured. RESULTS: Both IOL groups comprised 40 eyes of 20 patients. One year postoperatively, there were no statistically significant between-group differences in the MTF or Strehl ratio with either pupil size. There were no statistically significant between-group differences in distance or near visual acuity. Intermediate visual acuity was significantly better in the +3.00 D IOL group. CONCLUSION: Results indicate that the improvement in intermediate vision in eyes with the aspheric multifocal +3.00 D add IOL occurred without decreasing optical quality over that with the previous version IOL with a +4.00 D add.