scholarly journals Clinical outcomes of simultaneous phototherapeutic keratectomy and photoastigmatic keratectomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazutaka Kamiya ◽  
Kana Yazaki ◽  
Wakako Ando ◽  
Masahide Takahashi ◽  
Nobuyuki Shoji
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Corneal Dystrophy ◽  
Corneal Astigmatism ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Band Keratopathy ◽  
Granular Corneal Dystrophy ◽  
Paired T Test

AbstractThis study was aimed to assess the outcomes of simultaneous phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) and photoastigmatic keratectomy (PAK), with special attention to astigmatic correction. We comprised 70 eyes of 70 patients who underwent simultaneous PTK and PAK in patients having granular corneal dystrophy and band keratopathy with refractive astigmatism of 1 diopter (D) or more. Preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively, we assessed corrected uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), distance visual acuity (CDVA), manifest spherical equivalent, refractive astigmatism, corneal astigmatism, and higher-order aberrations (HOAs). LogMAR CDVA significantly improved, from 0.27 ± 0.27 preoperatively, to 0.13 ± 0.21 postoperatively (Paired t test, p < 0.001). LogMAR UDVA also significantly improved, from 0.70 ± 0.32 preoperatively, to 0.57 ± 0.41 postoperatively (p = 0.043). Refractive astigmatism significantly decreased, from 2.12 ± 0.95 D preoperatively, to 0.89 ± 0.81 D postoperatively (p < 0.001). Corneal astigmatism also significantly decreased, from 2.17 ± 0.90 D preoperatively, to 1.08 ± 0.71 D postoperatively (p < 0.001). Corneal HOAs did not significantly change, from 0.54 ± 0.30 µm preoperatively, to 0.48 ± 0.20 µm postoperatively (p = 0.140). No significant complications occurred in any eye. Simultaneous PTK and PAK treatment is effective not only for improving visual acuity, but also for reducing astigmatism.

Outcomes of a 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation for keratoconus: Results of a 6-month follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Andrade do Nascimento Rocha ◽  
Paulo Ferrara de Almeida Cunha ◽  
Leonardo Torquetti Costa ◽  
Luciene Barbosa de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Intrastromal Corneal Ring ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Ring Segment ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Corneal Tomography

Importance: This study shows that a newer long-arc length intrastromal corneal ring segment is efficient and safe for keratoconus treatment. Background: To evaluate visual, tomographic results and complications of a 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation with the femtosecond laser for keratoconus treatment. Design: A prospective, nonrandomized, and interventional study. Participants: A total of 34 eyes of 31 patients diagnosed with keratoconus were enrolled. Methods: Patients were divided into two groups based on the strategy used for 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment thickness selection. In one group, this selection was based on spherical equivalent (SE group) and in the other on the mean asphericity (Q group). The uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities, spherical equivalent, K1, K2, Km, Kmax, and mean asphericity ( Q) on corneal tomography were evaluated preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. For astigmatism improvement, we analyzed the corneal tomographic vectorial astigmatism change preoperatively and at 6 months postoperatively. The mean follow-up period was 6.63 ± 0.96 months. Results: The mean uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity improved with a significant spherical equivalent improvement ( p < 0.05), with no differences between the 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment groups. All corneal tomographic parameters improved significantly ( p < 0.05) between the preoperative and postoperative intervals, with a significant better performance when we used spherical equivalent for the 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment thickness selection. Finally, the mean vectorial corneal tomographic astigmatism significantly improved after 6 months, again with no differences between groups. Conclusion: This study suggests that implanting a 320-degree intrastromal corneal ring segment is a safe and effective procedure for treating patients with keratoconus. It also suggests that for thickness selection spherical equivalent is the better strategy.

Clinical outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction versus advanced surface ablation in low myopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1278-1286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suphi Taneri ◽  
Saskia Kießler ◽  
Anika Rost ◽  
Tim Schultz ◽  
H Burkhard Dick
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Small Incision ◽  
Surface Ablation ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent Refraction ◽  
Lenticule Extraction

Purpose: To compare the visual and refractive outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction and advanced surface ablation for low myopia or myopic astigmatism. Methods: Retrospective, observational case series of our first 50 consecutive small incision lenticule extraction patients compared to refraction-matched 50 advanced surface ablation treatments with attempted spherical equivalent correction ⩽−3.5 D, astigmatism ⩽−1.5 D, and corrected distance visual acuity of 1.0 (decimal scale) or better. Only one eye per patient was included. Results: Small incision lenticule extraction: mean attempted spherical equivalent correction was −2.80 ± 0.63 D. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was 0.85 and 1.0 at days 1 and 5, respectively. At 3 months, mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.02 ± 0.32 D (range: −0.5 to +0.75 D), mean cylinder was −0.24 ± 0.21 D (range: 0 to −0.75 D), mean uncorrected distance visual acuity was 1.27, mean efficacy index was 0.96, and mean safety index was 1.05. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was same or better than corrected distance visual acuity in 96%, astigmatism ⩽0.5 D in 98% and ⩽1 D in 100% of eyes, respectively. Advanced surface ablation: mean attempted spherical equivalent correction was −2.75 ± 0.5 D. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was 0.72 and 0.61 at days 1 and 5, respectively. At 3 months, mean spherical equivalent refraction was 0.22 ± 0.32 D, mean cylinder was −0.27 ± 0.27 D, mean uncorrected distance visual acuity was 1.21, mean efficacy index was 1.03, and mean safety index was 1.08. Conclusion: Small incision lenticule extraction for low myopia was found to be safe and effective with outcomes at 3 months similar to those obtained with advanced surface ablation while offering a quicker visual recovery.

scholarly journals Comparison of 6.0 mm versus 6.5 mm Optical Zone on Visual Outcomes after LASIK

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 3776
Author(s):  
Majid Moshirfar ◽  
Rachel Huynh ◽  
Nour Bundogji ◽  
Alyson N. Tukan ◽  
Thomas M. Sant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Laser System ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Outcomes ◽  
Refractive Outcomes ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Optical Zone ◽  
The Difference

Previous studies have demonstrated safety and efficacy using 6.0 and 6.5 mm optical zones in the WaveLight EX500 Excimer Laser System but have not evaluated if differing optical zone sizes influence refractive outcomes. This study examines visual outcomes between two study populations undergoing LASIK with either a 6.0 mm (1332 patients) or 6.5 mm (1332 patients) optical zone. Outcomes were further stratified by severity of myopia (low, moderate, and high) and astigmatism (low and high). Patients were matched by age and preoperative manifest sphere and cylinder. Postoperative measurements were then compared. The 6.5 mm group demonstrated better postoperative manifest refractive spherical equivalent (MRSE), manifest sphere, and absolute value of the difference in actual and target spherical equivalent refraction (|∆ SEQ|), within the total population, moderate myopia, and low astigmatism groups, but this did not lead to improved postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) or best corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA). Though astigmatic correction and postoperative angle of error were similar between optical zone sizes, they were significantly worse with high myopia. Overall, this study demonstrates differences in visual outcomes between the 6.0 and 6.5 mm optical zone sizes that may warrant consideration; however, essentially, the results are comparable between them.

Three-year follow-up of intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation in central keratoconus with regular astigmatism: ‘Bow-tie’ shape

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 643-649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Fernández-Vega-Cueto ◽  
Carlos Lisa ◽  
Aranzazu Poo-López ◽  
José F Alfonso ◽  
David Madrid-Costa
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Intrastromal Corneal Ring ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Bow Tie

Purpose: To assess the outcomes of implanting Ferrara-type intrastromal corneal ring segments in central ‘bow-tie’-shaped keratoconus over 3 years of follow-up. Methods: A total of 20 eyes with central ‘bow-tie’-shaped keratoconus were evaluated before and after implanting Ferrara-type intrastromal corneal ring segments (AJL Ophthalmic, Spain). LogMAR uncorrected distance visual acuity and best corrected distance visual acuity and residual refractive errors analysed using vector analysis were recorded preoperatively, at 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years postoperatively. Results: The mean uncorrected distance visual acuity (LogMAR scale) rose from a preoperative 0.75 ± 0.28 to a 6-month postoperative 0.38 ± 0.28 (p < 0.0001). The corrected distance visual acuity, in turn, improved from 0.07 ± 0.06 to 0.05 ± 0.06 (p = 0.0008). Both the uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity were stable over the postoperative period in both groups (p > 0.05). None of the eyes lost uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity lines over the postoperative follow-up period. The spherical equivalent and the refractive cylinder declined steeply after intrastromal corneal ring segments implantation (p < 0.0001). Both the spherical equivalent and refractive cylinder were stable over the postoperative period. None of the eyes had an increase in maximum or minimum keratometry greater than 0.75D over the postoperative period. Conclusion: The planning for intrastromal corneal ring segments insertion proposed in this study reduces the spherical equivalent and refractive cylinder in this type of keratoconus, while improving post-surgery uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity. These results remain stable over 3 years of follow-up. Therefore, this procedure could be considered as an effective therapeutic alternative in patients affected by this type of keratoconus.

scholarly journals Three-year Clinical Outcomes of Aspheric Micro-monovision LASIK for Correction of Presbyopia and Myopic Astigmatism

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Liu ◽  
Ting Zhang ◽  
Quan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Manifest Refraction ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Visual Acuity ◽  
Registration Number ◽  
Myopic Astigmatism

Abstract Background: To investigate the long-term safety and efficacy of aspheric micro-monovision LASIK for the correction of presbyopia and myopic astigmatism. Methods: In total, 114 eyes of 57 patients with a mean age of 48 ± 4.05 years (range: 43 to 62 years) who were undergoing aspheric micro-monovision LASIK treatment were enrolled. Visual acuity, manifest refraction, amplitude of accommodation, contrast sensitivity, entire eye aberrations and patients’ subjective ratings were evaluated from 1 day to 3 years postoperatively. Results: None of the eyes showed a spherical equivalent change of over 0.75 D between 3 months and 3 years, while 95% of the eyes were within ±0.50 D of the target correction of the spherical equivalent. The percentage of patients showing monocular uncorrected distance visual acuity ≥20/20 was 95%, and all eyes achieved a visual acuity of 20/25 or better. The percentage of patients showing binocular uncorrected near visual acuity ≥J2 was 93%, and all patients achieved a visual acuity of J4 or better. Ninety-one percent of the patients had an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/20 in both eyes and J2 or better binocular visual acuity. Six of 108 eyes (6%) lost 1 line, and no eyes lost 2 lines of corrected distance visual acuity. The overall satisfaction score for surgery was 93 ± 6. Conclusions: Aspheric micro-monovision LASIK using the Carl Zeiss Meditec MEL 80 Platform was an efficacious option for older myopic patients with presbyopia. Three-year postoperative outcomes in the Chinese population indicated improvements in uncorrected binocular vision at far and near distances with high satisfaction. Trial registration: The registration number is ChiCTR-IPC-15005842, and the date of registration is January 16, 2015.

scholarly journals 3 Years Clinical Outcomes of Aspheric Micro-monovision LASIK for Correction of Presbyopia and Myopic Astigmatism

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang Liu ◽  
Ting Zhang ◽  
Quan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Subjective Rating ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Manifest Refraction ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Near Visual Acuity

Abstract Background: To investigate long term safety and efficacy of aspheric micro-monovision LASIK for correction of presbyopia and myop ic astigmatism. Methods: One hundred and fourteen eyes of 57 patients with a mean age 48 ± 4.05 years (range: 43 to 62 years) undergoing aspheric micro-monovision LASIK treatment using the MEL 80 excimer laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec AG, Jena, Germany) were enrolled. Visual acuity, manifest refraction, amplitude of accommodation and patients’ subjective rating was evaluated from 1 day to 3 years postoperatively. Results: There were no eyes in which spherical equivalent changed by over 0.75D between 1 day and 3 years. Ninety five percent of eyes were within ±0.50 D of target correction of spherical equivalent. The percentage of monocular uncorrected distance visual acuity ≧20/20 was 95%,and all eyes achieved 20/25 or better. The percentage of binocular uncorrected near visual acuity ≧J2 was 93%,and all patients achieved J4 or better. Ninety one percent of the patients could see uncorrected both 20/20 and J2 or better binocularly. Six percent (6/108) eyes lost 1 line and no eyes lost 2 lines of corrected distance visual acuity. The overall satisfaction score for surgery was 93±6. Conclusions: The aspheric micro-monovision LASIK using the Carl Zeiss Meditec MEL 80 Platform was an efficacious option for older myopia patients with presbyopia. Three years postoperative outcomes in Chinese population indicated improvements in uncorrected binocular vision at far and near distances with high satisfaction.

Comparison of clinical outcomes between manual and femtosecond laser techniques for intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 1246-1255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tiago Monteiro ◽  
José F Alfonso ◽  
Nuno Franqueira ◽  
Fernando Faria-Correira ◽  
Renato Ambrósio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Femtosecond Laser ◽  
Mean Square ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Intrastromal Corneal Ring ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Manual Group ◽  
Ring Segment

Purpose: The purpose was to compare the visual, refractive and aberrometric results of intrastromal corneal ring segments implantation with manual dissection and femtosecond laser–assisted surgery. Methods: This is a multicentre study, which included consecutive patients with paracentral keratoconus, in which the difference between the axes of the topographic flattest and the coma aberration was <60°, who had Ferrara-type intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation using manual dissection or femtosecond laser technique. LogMAR uncorrected (uncorrected distance visual acuity) and corrected (corrected distance visual acuity) distance visual acuity, refractive errors and the root mean square for corneal coma-like aberration were recorded before and at 6 months after surgery. Results: The study included 84 and 110 eyes in the manual group and in the femtosecond group, respectively. After surgery, there was a statistically significant improvement in uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity for both groups ( p < 0.0001), and there were no statistically significant differences between groups ( p > 0.3). For both groups, there was a reduction in spherical equivalent after intrastromal corneal ring segment implantation ( p < 0.0001). There were no statistically significant differences between groups in the magnitude of spherical equivalent reduction ( p = 0.34) The magnitude of the root mean square coma-like reduction was 0.93 ± 0.76 and 0.83 ± 0.80 μm in the manual and femtosecond group, respectively ( p = 0.2). While in the femtosecond laser group no complications were reported, in the manual group, the intraoperative or postoperative complications rate was 13.09%. Conclusion: Although both surgical techniques provide comparable visual, refractive and aberrometric outcomes, it should be noted that the femtosecond laser is a safer surgical procedure, with no complications reported.

scholarly journals Femtosecond Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis Treatment of Residual Refractive Error following Femtosecond Laser-Enabled Keratoplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Shen ◽  
Lester Tsai ◽  
Hannah Muniz Castro ◽  
Matthew Wade ◽  
Marjan Farid
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Femtosecond Laser ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Case Review ◽  
Retrospective Case ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
The University

Purpose. To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the treatment of residual myopia and astigmatism following femtosecond laser-enabled keratoplasty (FLEK). Design. Retrospective case review. Methods. Chart review of all patients with prior FLEK who subsequently underwent femto-LASIK surgery after full suture removal was performed at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at the University of California, Irvine. A total of 14 eyes in 13 patients met this criterion, and their comprehensive examinations performed at standard intervals were reviewed. Main outcome measures include uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) expressed as the logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (logMAR), manifest refractive astigmatism, and spherical equivalent. Results. From the preoperative visit to the 3 month visit, all 14 eyes significantly improved in UDVA (logMAR, 0.93 ± 0.23 to 0.44 ± 0.32, P=0.002) with no loss of CDVA (logMAR, 0.26 ± 0.19 to 0.18 ± 0.23, P=0.50). All 14 eyes showed significant improvement in manifest refractive astigmatism (4.71 ± 1.77 to 2.18 ± 1.45 diopters (D), P=0.003) and spherical equivalent (−2.57 ± 2.45 to −0.48 ± 0.83 D, P=0.0007). There were no flap or graft complications as a result of femto-LASIK. Conclusions. Our findings suggest that femto-LASIK on eyes with prior FLEK is safe and effective in improving visual acuity and reducing residual astigmatism.

scholarly journals Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRGF) in Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (TPRK)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1939
Author(s):  
José-María Sánchez-González ◽  
Federico Alonso-Aliste ◽  
Davide Borroni ◽  
Jonatan Amián-Cordero ◽  
Concepción De-Hita-Cantalejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
Pain Score ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

To evaluate the usage of plasma rich in growth factor (PRGF) in transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TPRK) in low and moderate myopia, patients who underwent myopic and astigmatism TPRK with PRGF were involved in this retrospective, observational study. Subjects underwent a surgical procedure between February 2019 and June 2019. A three-month follow-up was recorded. Pain score was assessed with a visual analogue scale (0–10) and re-epithelialization time recorded. A total of 48 eyes from 24 patients were recruited. Mean uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was 20/20.31 (0.00 ± 0.02 LogMAR). A total of 98% of eyes did not change corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) lines. Two percent of eyes lost one line of CDVA. Preoperative spherical equivalent was −2.67 ± 1.37 D and after three months changed to −0.21 ± 0.34 D, and 2% of eyes changed 0.50 D or more between one and three months. Pain score was 3.29 ± 0.61 (3 to 6) score points at day one and 0.08 ± 0.27 score points at day seven. Finally, re-epithelialization time was 2.50 ± 1.20 days. PRGF addition to conventional refractive treatment such as TPRK seems to alleviate immediate postoperative pain and positively contribute to corneal re-epithelization time.

Outcomes of refractive error correction in pseudophakic patients using a sulcus piggyback intraocular lens

2020 ◽  
pp. 112067212090356
Author(s):  
Eliya Levinger ◽  
Michael Mimouni ◽  
Yaron Finkelman ◽  
Yossi Yatziv ◽  
Jonathan Shahar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Intraocular Lens ◽  
Refractive Error ◽  
Spherical Equivalent ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Refractive Outcomes ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the results of a sulcus intraocular lens (Sulcoflex) for pseudophakic refractive errors following phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Methods: This retrospective clinical observational cohort study included consecutive eyes in which a Sulcoflex was implanted. Uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity as well as refractive outcomes were assessed. The minimum follow-up time required for inclusion was 3 months. Results: In total, 15 eyes ( n = 15) were evaluated. The mean follow-up was 14 months (range: 3–18 months). The Sulcoflex aspheric (653L) was implanted in 13 eyes and the Sulcoflex toric (653T) in two eyes. The preoperative mean logMAR (Snellen) uncorrected distance visual acuity and corrected distance visual acuity were 0.88 (20/150) and 0.27 (20/40), respectively. The postoperative mean logMAR (Snellen) corrected distance visual acuity was 0.15 (20/30). The preoperative mean spherical equivalent was −0.22 ± 5.95 D and the postoperative mean spherical equivalent was −1.59 ± 1.45 D. There was a significant and strong correlation ( r = 0.64, p < 0.001) between the attempted and the achieved spherical equivalent. Conclusion: The Sulcoflex is a safe and viable option for patients with residual refractive error following cataract surgery.

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