Prospective In Vitro Comparison of Kerasave and Optisol-GS Corneal Storage Solutions. 2023

Khoa D Tran, and Mark Ellison, and Megan M W Straiko, and Laura Giurgola, and Claudio Gatto, and Joshua D Galloway, and Eugenio Ragazzi, and Jana D'Amato Tothova
Lions VisionGift, Portland, OR.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the performance of Kerasave and Optisol-GS for hypothermic corneal storage for 14 days. METHODS This study was a prospective laboratory investigation. Mate corneas were recovered into Kerasave or Optisol-GS (27 pairs) and stored at 2°C to 8°C for 14 days. Corneas were evaluated by trained eye bank technicians, and study parameters were compared between the initial and final evaluations. Endothelial cell density (ECD), hexagonality (HEX), and coefficient of variation (CV) were evaluated by specular microscopy, and central corneal thickness (CCT) was examined by optical coherence tomography after 1, 3, 7, and 14 days of storage. Corneal transparency was scored using slit lamp examination at days 1 and 14. RESULTS Average ECD, HEX, and CV for the Kerasave (2653 ± 303 cells/mm 2 , 57 ± 4%, and 36 ± 3%) and Optisol-GS (2623 ± 306 cells/mm 2 , 57 ± 5%, and 36 ± 4%) groups were not significantly different at day 1. There was also no difference at any other study time points (all P > 0.05). ECD did not significantly change from day 1 to day 14 in either group ( P > 0.05), but a statistically significant change in HEX and CV was observed between day 1 and day 14 in both groups ( P < 0.01). Average CCT measured at day 1 for corneas stored in Kerasave was 622 ± 49 μm and those stored in Optisol-GS was 580 ± 35 μm ( P < 0.01). The difference in CCT measurements was not significantly different at day 14 (Kerasave: 674 ± 46 μm vs. Optisol-GS: 647 ± 58 μm, P > 0.05). Corneal transparency was not significantly different between the 2 groups at day 1 or day 14. CONCLUSIONS The corneal quality and clinically relevant parameters including ECD, endothelial morphometry, and corneal transparency were not different in corneas stored in Kerasave or Optisol-GS for 14 days. The initial difference in CCT between the 2 groups decreased at day 14. These results demonstrated that Kerasave corneal storage solution preserves the corneal endothelium similarly to Optisol-GS.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D009926 Organ Preservation The process by which organs are kept viable outside of the organism from which they were removed (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism). Organ Preservations,Preservation, Organ,Preservations, Organ
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D002470 Cell Survival The span of viability of a cell characterized by the capacity to perform certain functions such as metabolism, growth, reproduction, some form of responsiveness, and adaptability. Cell Viability,Cell Viabilities,Survival, Cell,Viabilities, Cell,Viability, Cell
D002809 Chondroitin Sulfates Derivatives of chondroitin which have a sulfate moiety esterified to the galactosamine moiety of chondroitin. Chondroitin sulfate A, or chondroitin 4-sulfate, and chondroitin sulfate C, or chondroitin 6-sulfate, have the sulfate esterified in the 4- and 6-positions, respectively. Chondroitin sulfate B (beta heparin; DERMATAN SULFATE) is a misnomer and this compound is not a true chondroitin sulfate. Chondroitin 4-Sulfate,Chondroitin 6-Sulfate,Chondroitin Sulfate A,Chondroitin Sulfate C,Blutal,Chondroitin 4-Sulfate, Aluminum Salt,Chondroitin 4-Sulfate, Potassium Salt,Chondroitin 6-Sulfate, Potassium Salt,Chondroitin 6-Sulfate, Sodium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate,Chondroitin Sulfate 4-Sulfate, Sodium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Calcium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Iron (+3) Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Iron Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Potassium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Sodium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Zinc Salt,Chonsurid,Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate,Translagen,Chondroitin 4 Sulfate,Chondroitin 4 Sulfate, Aluminum Salt,Chondroitin 4 Sulfate, Potassium Salt,Chondroitin 6 Sulfate,Chondroitin 6 Sulfate, Potassium Salt,Chondroitin 6 Sulfate, Sodium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate 4 Sulfate, Sodium Salt,Chondroitin Sulfate, Sodium,Sulfate, Chondroitin,Sulfate, Sodium Chondroitin,Sulfates, Chondroitin
D003315 Cornea The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed) Corneas
D003911 Dextrans A group of glucose polymers made by certain bacteria. Dextrans are used therapeutically as plasma volume expanders and anticoagulants. They are also commonly used in biological experimentation and in industry for a wide variety of purposes. Dextran,Dextran 40,Dextran 40000,Dextran 70,Dextran 75,Dextran 80,Dextran B-1355,Dextran B-1355-S,Dextran B1355,Dextran B512,Dextran Derivatives,Dextran M 70,Dextran T 70,Dextran T-40,Dextran T-500,Hemodex,Hyskon,Infukoll,Macrodex,Polyglucin,Promit,Rheodextran,Rheoisodex,Rheomacrodex,Rheopolyglucin,Rondex,Saviosol,Dextran B 1355,Dextran B 1355 S,Dextran T 40,Dextran T 500
D004728 Endothelium, Corneal Single layer of large flattened cells covering the surface of the cornea. Anterior Chamber Epithelium,Corneal Endothelium,Endothelium, Anterior Chamber,Epithelium, Anterior Chamber,Anterior Chamber Endothelium
D005839 Gentamicins A complex of closely related aminoglycosides obtained from MICROMONOSPORA purpurea and related species. They are broad-spectrum antibiotics, but may cause ear and kidney damage. They act to inhibit PROTEIN BIOSYNTHESIS. Gentamicin Sulfate (USP),Gentamycin,G-Myticin,Garamycin,Gentacycol,Gentamicin,Gentamicin Sulfate,Gentamycins,Gentavet,Genticin,G Myticin,GMyticin,Sulfate, Gentamicin
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D016895 Culture Media, Serum-Free CULTURE MEDIA free of serum proteins but including the minimal essential substances required for cell growth. This type of medium avoids the presence of extraneous substances that may affect cell proliferation or unwanted activation of cells. Protein-Free Media,Serum-Free Media,Low-Serum Media,Culture Media, Serum Free,Low Serum Media,Media, Low-Serum,Media, Protein-Free,Media, Serum-Free,Media, Serum-Free Culture,Protein Free Media,Serum Free Media,Serum-Free Culture Media

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