Visual Outcome in High Myopia After Laser in situ Keratomileusis.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The aim of the study was to study the results of LaAIK for myopia over -12.00 D.

METHODS:

Surgery was done using Hansatome microkeratome and Nidek EC-5000 excimer laser. One hundred forty-five eyes were followed for a minimum of 6 months to assess the extent of correction and the gain or loss of lines as compared of previous spectacle correction.

RESULTS:

Forty percent of eyes gained at least one line, 56% remained the same, and 4% lost one line of visual acuity. Thirty-five eyes were undercorrected with the majority between 0 and -5.00 D. One hundred ten eyes achieved their preoperative best spectacle-corrected visual acuity with no correction. Complications were minimal.

CONCLUSION:

LASIK with the Nidek EC-5000 excimer laser achieved good results in eyes with myopia over -12.00 D. [J Refract Surg 2000; 16(suppl):S247-S250].

• Authors: N Moniz, T Fernandes, K K Narayanan, A Sreedhar
• Journal: Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995) (J Refract Surg) Vol. 16 Issue 2 Suppl Pg. S247-50 (Mar 02 2000) ISSN: 1081-597X [Print] United States
• PMID: 24364742 (Publication Type: Editorial)
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