scholarly journals Customized versus Standard Epithelium Profiles in Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy

Optics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 266-275
Author(s):  
Diego de Ortueta ◽  
Dennis von Rüden ◽  
Samuel Arba-Mosquera
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Refractive Errors ◽  
Optical Coherence ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Ablation Technique ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Epithelium Thickness ◽  
Better Than

Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) is an established surface ablation technique used to correct refractive errors. Using anterior segment optical coherence (AS-OCT), it is now possible to measure the epithelium thickness and input these data into the laser platform. In this study, we explore whether better results were obtained in this way. To this end, we retrospectively analyze the results from a low-myopia group treated with a customized epithelium thickness, as measured using AS-OCT, and compare them with the results from a group treated with an optimized standard epithelium thickness. The customized epithelium profile group contains more eyes with vision better than 20/20, and more eyes in this group gain one line of corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA). In conclusion, with the customized epithelium thickness, we obtain superior results using TransPRK in low-myopia corrections.

scholarly journals Outcomes of Wavefront-Optimized Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis and Photorefractive Keratectomy for correction of Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism over One Year Follow-Up

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 256-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad M. Shehadeh ◽  
Mohammad T. Akkawi ◽  
Ammar A. Aghbar ◽  
Muna T. Musmar ◽  
Malak N Khabbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Excimer Laser ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Outcomes ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
One Year ◽  
Myopic Astigmatism

Background: Laser corneal refractive surgery suits, technology and nomograms are improving with time. This may improve the refractive and visual outcomes of the patients. Objectives: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, stability, and predictability of wavefront-optimized photorefractive keratectomy and Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis in patients with myopia and myopic astigmatism over 1-year using WaveLight® EX500 Excimer Laser machine. Methods: In this prospective cohort study, refractive and visual outcomes in 596 eyes (365 patients), either having myopia or myopic astigmatism were assessed. Patients were divided into Two groups: 1) Patients who underwent PRK (53 eyes have myopia and 217 eyes have myopic astigmatism), 2) Patients who underwent LASIK (53 eyes have myopia and 273 eyes have myopic astigmatism). Results: At 12 months postoperatively 94.3% of the myopic patients reached their preoperative best corrected distance visual acuity at the final one year follow up visit post PRK and LASIK. In patients with myopic astigmatism who underwent LASIK and PRK, 95.2%, and 96.3% of the patients reached their preoperative best corrected distance visual acuity at the final one year follow up visit post LASIK and PRK, respectively. The efficacy and safety indices were 1.00 or more for all groups with no eye lost any line of best corrected distance visual acuity. Conclusion: Our study results confirm the excellent efficacy, safety, good predictability and stability of myopia / myopic astigmatism correction by either wavefront- optimized LASIK or PRK over 1-year follow-up without significant differences between them using the WaveLight® EX500 excimer laser system.

Straylight before and after phacoemulsification in eyes with preoperative corrected distance visual acuity better than 0.1 logMAR

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 748-755 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Lapid-Gortzak ◽  
Ivanka J.E. van der Meulen ◽  
Jan Willem van der Linden ◽  
Maarten P. Mourits ◽  
Thomas J.T.P. van den Berg
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Better Than

scholarly journals Comparison of Refractive and Visual Outcomes after Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (TransPRK) in Low versus Moderate Myopia

Photonics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 262
Author(s):  
Diego de Ortueta ◽  
Dennis von Rüden ◽  
Samuel Arba-Mosquera
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Group Versus ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Visual Outcomes ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Epithelium Thickness ◽  
Group A ◽  
Optical Zone ◽  
Group B

Is it possible to obtain good results in myopia of 2 or fewer diopters (D) with transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) changing the optical zone and epithelium thickness? We retrospectively analyzed two groups of 296 eyes with a minimum follow-up of 4 months. Group A had 2 or less D, treated with an optical zone (OZ) 0.2 mm bigger than recommended, and a central epithelium thickness of 60 microns, and group B had 2 D to 5 D, with the recommended optical zone, and a 55-micron epithelium ablation at the center. The outcomes were not different between the two myopic ranges; the postop uncorrected distance visual acuity was 20/20 ± 4 in both groups (p = 0.2), which was −0.3 ± 0.8 lines worse than the preoperative corrected distance visual acuity in both groups (p = 0.5). The safety of the treatments resulted in a change of 0.0 ± 0.7 lines in the low myopia group, versus a gain of +0.1 ± 0.8 lines in the moderate myopia group (p = 0.1). The deviation from the intended target was −0.04 ± 0.33 D in the low myopia group and +0.07 ± 0.32 D in the moderate myopia group (p < 0.0001); the postoperative spherical equivalent was 0.00 ± 0.33 D in the low myopia group and +0.10 ± 0.31 D in the moderate myopia group (p < 0.0001). The postop refractive astigmatism was 0.32 ± 0.16 D in both groups (p = 0.5). In conclusion, the refractive and visual outcomes after TransPRK are comparable in low myopia changing the optical zone and epithelium thickness versus moderate myopia with standard optical zone and epithelium thickness.

scholarly journals SmartSurfACE transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy with mitomycin C enhancement after small incision lenticule extraction

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amr A. Gab-Alla
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Mitomycin C ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Refractive Errors ◽  
Small Incision Lenticule Extraction ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Small Incision ◽  
Lenticule Extraction ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Pulse Technology

Abstract Background To evaluate predictability, stability, efficacy, and safety of transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TPRK) using smart pulse technology (SPT) (SmartSurface procedure) of Schwind Amaris with mitomycin C for correction of post small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) myopic residual refractive errors. Method This study is a prospective, non-comparative case series conducted at a private eye centre in Ismailia, Egypt, on eyes with post-SMILE myopic residual refractive errors because of undercorrection or suction loss (suction loss occurred after the posterior lenticular cut and the creation of side-cuts; redocking was attempted, and the treatment was completed in the same session with the same parameters) with myopia or myopic astigmatism. The patients were followed up post-SMILE for six months before the SmartSurface procedure, and then they were followed up for one year after that. TPRK were performed using Amaris excimer laser at 500 kHz. The main outcomes included refractive predictability, stability, efficacy, safety and any reported complications. Results This study included 68 eyes of 40 patients out of 1920 total eyes (3.5%) with post-SMILE technique myopic residual refractive errors. The average duration between the SMILE surgery and TPRK was 6.7 ± 0.4 months (range 6 to 8 months). The mean refractive spherical equivalent (SE) was within ± 0.50 D of plano correction in 100% of the eyes at 12 months post-TPRK. Astigmatism of < 0.50 D was achieved in 100% of the eyes. The mean of the residual SE error showed statistically significant improvement from preoperative − 1.42 ± 0.52 D to 0.23 ± 0.10 D (P < 0.0001). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) (measured by Snellen's chart and averaged in logMAR units) was improved significantly to 0.1 ± 0.07 (P < 0.0001). UDVA was 0.2 logMAR or better in 100% of the eyes, 0.1 logMAR or better in 91.2% of the eyes, and 0.0 logMAR in 20.6% of the eyes. Corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) remained unchanged in 79.4% of eyes. 14.7% of eyes gained one line of CDVA (Snellen). 5.9% of eyes gained two lines of CDVA (Snellen). Conclusion Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy using smart pulse technology with mitomycin C enhancement after SMILE is a safe, predictable, stable, and effective technique.

scholarly journals Complete anterior segment reconstruction: Corneal transplantation and implantation of an iris prosthesis and IOL in a single surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212199105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Mayer ◽  
Isabella Diana Baur ◽  
Julia Storr ◽  
Ramin Khoramnia
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Corneal Transplantation ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Human Donor ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Post Surgery ◽  
Iris Prosthesis ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Purpose: Patients who have suffered an ocular trauma may present with varying degrees of injury to the anterior segment. In this retrospective interventional case series, we report the outcome of seven patients who underwent complete anterior segment reconstruction in a single surgery. Methods: All patients with posttraumatic corneal decompensation or scar, aphakia, and iris defect underwent human donor corneal graft transplantation and implantation of an intraocular lens combined with a flexible silicone iris prosthesis. Postoperative examinations included assessment of best corrected distance visual acuity, objective refraction, and intraocular pressure. Sensitivity to glare and subjective discontent with the eye’s appearance was rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 standing for low and 10 for high severity. Results: Mean best corrected distance visual acuity (BCDVA) was 1.51 ± 0.26 logMAR preoperatively and 1.29 ± 0.36 logMAR postoperatively. Mean IOP was 15.71 ± 8.94 mmHg pre-surgery and 13.57 ± 6.52 mmHg post-surgery. The mean sensitivity to glare was reduced from 7.17 ± 2.91 to 3.80 ± 3.43 and subjective cosmetic disfigurement was reduced from 5.33 ± 3.35 to 1.80 ± 1.60. Conclusions: A single surgery technique for entire anterior segment reconstruction in trauma patients can effectively reduce glare and patient discontent with the eye’s appearance.

scholarly journals Corneal wavefront guided versus aberration free transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in myopic patients with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Faisal Ellakwa ◽  
Marwa Ali Zaki ◽  
Rana Mohammed Ashour
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Higher Order Aberrations ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Abstract Objectives:to compare the efficacy, safety and predictability of corneal wavefront guided (WFG) and aberration free ablation in single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) in myopic patients with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations (HOAs). Background: Corneal WFG and aberration free treatments have been proposed as methods to achieve better visual, refractive, and optical outcomes. Methods:Non-randomized controlled trialwas conducted in El-HekmaEye-LASIK center, Menoufia governorate, Egypt during the period from January 2017 to December 2017. TransPRK was performed to eligible myopic patients with or without astigmatism with corneal HOAs ≥ 0.35 µmat 6 mm diameter utilizing either optimized (aberration free) or corneal WFG patterns (SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions, Kleinostheim, Germany). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), manifest and cycloplegic refractions, best spectacle corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), thorough slit lamp examination and corneal topography were assessed and repeated six months postoperatively. Results: Six months postoperatively, 97.6% and 100% of patients achieved MRSE within ± 1D with 76.2% and 66.67% of patients achieved UDVA of ≥20/20 in aberration free and corneal WFG groups respectively. Both groups showed increase in spherical and total corneal HOAs, with no significant difference in corneal WFG (p=0.08, p=0.28 respectively) while significantly higher postoperatively in aberration free group (p<0.001, p=0.001 respectively). Coma and trefoil aberrations declined after corneal WFG technique, yet increased after aberration free one. Conclusions: both aberration free and corneal WFG TransPRK were safe, effective and predictable in treatment of myopia in patients with high pre-existing corneal HOAs at 6 mm diameter with better aberrometric outcomes in corneal WFG group.

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.

scholarly journals Changes in Corneal Asphericity after MyoRing Implantation in Moderate and Severe Keratoconus

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoud Khorrami-Nejad ◽  
Ozra Aghili ◽  
Hesam Hashemian ◽  
Mohamad Aghazadeh-Amiri ◽  
Bahram Khosravi
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Refractive Errors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Manifest Refraction ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Corneal Asphericity

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of MyoRing implantation on corneal asphericity in moderate and severe keratoconus (KCN). Methods: This cross-sectional observational study comprised 32 eyes of 28 patients with KCN, who had femtosecond-assisted MyoRing corneal implantation. The primary outcome measures were preoperative and six-month postoperative corneal asphericity in 6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, and 10-mm optical zones in the superior, inferior, nasal, temporal, and central areas. The secondary outcome measures included uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), manifest refraction, thinnest location value, and keratometry readings. Results: A significant improvement in the UDVA and CDVA was observed six months after the surgery (P < 0.001) with a significant reduction in the spherical (4.67 diopters (D)) and cylindrical (2.19 D) refractive errors. A significant reduction in the corneal asphericity in all the optical zones and in the superior, inferior, nasal, temporal, and central areas was noted (P < 0.001). The mean thickness at the thinnest location of the cornea decreased from 437.15 ± 30.69 to 422.81 ± 36.91 μm. A significant corneal flattening was seen. The K1, K2, and Km changes were 5.32 D, 7 D, and 6.17 D, respectively (P < 0.001). Conclusion: MyoRing implantation is effective for improving corneal asphericity in patients with KCN. It allows successful corneal remodeling and provides a significant improvement in UDVA, CDVA, and refractive errors.

scholarly journals Corneal wavefront guided versus aberration free transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in myopic patients with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Faisal Ellakwa ◽  
Marwa Ali Zaki ◽  
Rana Mohammed Ashour
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Higher Order Aberrations ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Abstract Objectives to compare the efficacy, safety and predictability of corneal wavefront guided (WFG) and aberration free ablation in single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) in myopic patients with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations (HOAs). Background Corneal WFG and aberration free treatments have been proposed as methods to achieve better visual, refractive, and optical outcomes. Methods Non-randomized controlled trailwas conducted in El-HekmaEye-LASIK center, Menoufia governorate, Egypt during the period from January 2017 to December 2017. TransPRK was performed to eligible myopic patients with or without astigmatism with corneal HOAs ≥ 0.35 µ utilizing either aberration free or corneal WFG patterns provided by ORKCAM software (SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions, Kleinostheim, Germany). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), manifest and cycloplegic refractions, best spectacle corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), thorough slit lamp examination and corneal topography were assessed and repeated six months postoperatively. Results Six months postoperatively, 97.6% and 100% of patients achieved MRSE within ± 1D with 76.2% and 66.67% of patients achieved UDVA of ≥20/20 in aberration free and corneal WFG groups respectively. Both groups showed increase in spherical and total corneal HOAs, with no significant difference in corneal WFG (p=0.08, p=0.28 respectively) while significantly higher postoperatively in aberration free group (p<0.001, p=0.001 respectively). Coma and trefoil aberrations declined after corneal WFG technique, yet increased after aberration free one. Conclusions both aberration free and corneal WFG TransPRK were safe, effective and predictable in treatment of myopia in patients with high pre-existing corneal HOAs with better aberrometric outcomes in corneal WFG group.

scholarly journals Corneal wavefront guided versus aberration free transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in myopic patients with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amin Faisal Ellakwa ◽  
Marwa Ali Zaki ◽  
Rana Mohammed Ashour
Keyword(s):  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Single Step ◽  
Photorefractive Keratectomy ◽  
Higher Order Aberrations ◽  
Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Uncorrected Distance Visual Acuity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Corrected Distance Visual Acuity

Abstract Objectives to compare the efficacy, safety and predictability of corneal wavefront guided (WFG) and aberration free ablation in single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) in myopic patients with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations (HOAs). Background Corneal WFG and aberration free treatments have been proposed as methods to achieve better visual, refractive, and optical outcomes. Methods Non-randomized controlled trailwas conducted in El-HekmaEye-LASIK center, Menoufia governorate, Egypt during the period from January 2017 to December 2017. TransPRK was performed to eligible myopic patients with or without astigmatism with corneal HOAs ≥ 0.35 µ utilizing either aberration free or corneal WFG patterns provided by ORKCAM software (SCHWIND eye-tech-solutions, Kleinostheim, Germany). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), manifest and cycloplegic refractions, best spectacle corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), thorough slit lamp examination and corneal topography were assessed and repeated six months postoperatively. Results Six months postoperatively, 97.6% and 100% of patients achieved MRSE within ± 1D with 76.2% and 66.67% of patients achieved UDVA of ≥20/20 in aberration free and corneal WFG groups respectively. Both groups showed increase in spherical and total corneal HOAs, with no significant difference in corneal WFG (p=0.08, p=0.28 respectively) while significantly higher postoperatively in aberration free group (p<0.001, p=0.001 respectively). Coma and trefoil aberrations declined after corneal WFG technique, yet increased after aberration free one. Conclusions both aberration free and corneal WFG TransPRK were safe, effective and predictable in treatment of myopia in patients with high pre-existing corneal HOAs with better aberrometric outcomes in corneal WFG group.

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