Dr.Prafulla Kumar Maharana

Dr.Jyothi A

Abstract

Purpose: To describe risk factors and outcome in cases of reticular corneal edema following Ripasudil use in patients with pseudophakic corneal edema (PCE).

Methods: Consecutive cases PCE on Ripasudil were evaluated. Factors like demography, corneal thickness, cause of corneal edema, intraocular pressure were recorded

Results: 10 cases out of 62 cases of PCE prescribed with Ripasudil developed reticular corneal edema. The baseline characters were similar except age at presentation which was higher in reticular edema cases (60.84, SD 6.44 vs. 37.8, SD 27, p<0.05) and IOP which was raised in all cases of reticular edema compared to those without reticular edema (27.8, SD 2.28 vs. 18.53, SD 3.81 mm of Hg). All cases had diffuse conjunctival congestion and itching in the eyes. The edema resolved in 12.4 days in all cases without any permanent sequele.

Conclusion: Reticular edema following Ripasudil is not rare. Increased IOP and young age could increase the risk of developing edema.