Efficacy of the Rho-Kinase Inhibitor for Corneal Endothelial Protection in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy After Phacoemulsification
The topical ROCK inhibitor, or ripasudil, demonstrated beneficial effects on preventing endothelial cell loss and improving endothelial function in patients with FECD undergoing phacoemulsification. Corneal densitometry showed reduced corneal light scattering in the ripasudil group after phacoemulsification, suggesting improved corneal endothelial function.
Authors
- Susama Chokesuwattanaskul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0741-7154)
- Krit Pongpirul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3818-9761)
- Thanachaporn Kittipibul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5814-2413)
- Benjama Keeratidamkerngsakul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5137-6515)
- Vilavun Puangsricharern (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0725-456X)
Institutions
- Thai Red Cross Society (TH)
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cornea
- Published
- 2025-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ico.0000000000003827
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.44
Funders
- Science and Industry Endowment Fund