[Subepithelial keratomileusis and laser in situ keratomileusis for the correction of high myopia].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To compare the effectiveness and safety between laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) and conventional laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for high myopia.

METHODS:

In this prospective study, LASEK was performed in 75 eyes of 39 patients and LASIK was performed in 79 eyes of 41 patients for high myopia with a prospective clinical follow-up period.

RESULTS:

In LASEK group, best corrected visual acuity was achieved from 1 week to 1 month postoperatively, uncorrected visual acuity was achieved to preoperative corrected visual acuity in 95.83% after 6 months since surgery, main complications include high intraocular pressure and mild corneal Haze formation; In LASIK group, uncorrected visual acuity was achieved to preoperative corrected visual acuity in 94.35% after 6 months since surgery, no corneal HAZE was examined, main complications include refractive regression and corneal epithelium ingrowth combined with flap melting.

CONCLUSION:

LASIK and LASEK are all safe and effective refractive surgery for high myopia.

• Authors: Yang Yang, Yang He
• Journal: Yan ke xue bao = Eye science (Yan Ke Xue Bao) Vol. 22 Issue 4 Pg. 214-7 (Dec 2006) ISSN: 1000-4432 [Print] China
• PMID: 17378151 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Keratectomy, Subepithelial, Laser-Assisted
• Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
• Male
• Myopia (surgery)
• Prospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome
• Young Adult