PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of a two-stage laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure on eyes with high astigmatism and/or anisometropia after penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS: Eleven postoperative penetrating keratoplasty eyes were included in a prospective, non-controlled study. All patients had at least 4.00 D of astigmatism and/or at least 3.00 D of anisometropia and were spectacle and contact lens intolerant. Two-stage LASIK was performed; in the first stage a hinged corneal flap 160 μm in thickness and 9 mm in diameter was created. After stabilization of corneal shape (1 to 3 months after keratotomy), the corneal flap was lifted and laser refractive treatment (second stage) was performed. RESULTS: After the first stage, a statistically significant reduction in refractive astigmatism (P<.01) was recorded. In all eyes but one, best spectacle-corrected visual acuity was maintained or improved after the procedure. Three months after the second stage, refractive astigmatism in 8 of 11 eyes (73%) was within ±1.00 D, and spherical equivalent refraction in 9 of 11 eyes (82%) was within ±1.00 D of intended correction. Preoperative irregular astigmatism persisted in three patients (3 eyes) who could not be corrected within ±1.00 D of refractive astigmatism and/or ±1.00 D of intended spherical equivalent refraction. In one eye, an interface infiltrate developed shortly after creation of the flap, and resulted in limited melting. CONCLUSIONS: A two-stage LASIK procedure improved visual acuity and refraction in postoperative penetrating keratoplasty eyes with high astigmatism and/or anisometropia. Complications were uncommon but can lead to loss of vision.
Two-stage laser in situ keratomileusis to correct refractive errors after penetrating keratoplasty
Busin, Massimo
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2003
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of a two-stage laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure on eyes with high astigmatism and/or anisometropia after penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS: Eleven postoperative penetrating keratoplasty eyes were included in a prospective, non-controlled study. All patients had at least 4.00 D of astigmatism and/or at least 3.00 D of anisometropia and were spectacle and contact lens intolerant. Two-stage LASIK was performed; in the first stage a hinged corneal flap 160 μm in thickness and 9 mm in diameter was created. After stabilization of corneal shape (1 to 3 months after keratotomy), the corneal flap was lifted and laser refractive treatment (second stage) was performed. RESULTS: After the first stage, a statistically significant reduction in refractive astigmatism (P<.01) was recorded. In all eyes but one, best spectacle-corrected visual acuity was maintained or improved after the procedure. Three months after the second stage, refractive astigmatism in 8 of 11 eyes (73%) was within ±1.00 D, and spherical equivalent refraction in 9 of 11 eyes (82%) was within ±1.00 D of intended correction. Preoperative irregular astigmatism persisted in three patients (3 eyes) who could not be corrected within ±1.00 D of refractive astigmatism and/or ±1.00 D of intended spherical equivalent refraction. In one eye, an interface infiltrate developed shortly after creation of the flap, and resulted in limited melting. CONCLUSIONS: A two-stage LASIK procedure improved visual acuity and refraction in postoperative penetrating keratoplasty eyes with high astigmatism and/or anisometropia. Complications were uncommon but can lead to loss of vision.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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