Abstract | PURPOSE: To assess the safety and surgical results of femtosecond laser-assisted phacovitrectomy. METHODS: RESULTS: The indication for surgery was macular hole in 6 patients, epiretinal membrane in 6, vitreous hemorrhage in 2, and retinal detachment in 1. The mean preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 0.64 ± 0.23 logMAR and the mean postoperative BCVA was 0.19 ± 0.11 logMAR. In 4 patients with epiretinal membrane with corneal astigmatism of 3.35 ± 0.32 D as mean value, a toric intraocular lens (IOL) was implanted: mean residual refractive cylinder was 0.47 ± 0.23 D. Three months postoperatively, mean IOL rotation was 1.64 ± 0.28°. All patients improved their visual acuity. The intraoperative complications of femtosecond laser were 1 subconjunctival hemorrhage, 1 case of miosis, and 1 suction loss. The surgeon was able to maintain a clear view of the retina at all times. After surgery, a better fundus examination was possible with no capsular opacification. Mean follow-up was 6 months. CONCLUSIONS: Femtosecond laser cataract in vitreoretinal surgery appears a safe and effective technique with potential benefits: the precision and centration of the capsulorhexis may potentially reduce the risk of IOL prolapse into the anterior chamber in gas-filled eyes. Implantation of the toric IOL was effective in reducing preexisting corneal astigmatism and provided good rotational stability and refractive outcome.
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Authors | Stanislao Rizzo, Daniela Bacherini, Francesco Faraldi, Marco Pellegrini, Cesare Mariotti |
Journal | European journal of ophthalmology
(Eur J Ophthalmol)
Vol. 27
Issue 5
Pg. 565-568
(Aug 30 2017)
ISSN: 1724-6016 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 28604979
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Cataract
(complications)
- Female
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
(methods)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phacoemulsification
(methods)
- Prospective Studies
- Retinal Diseases
(complications, surgery)
- Vision Tests
- Visual Acuity
- Vitreoretinal Surgery
(methods)
- Vitreous Hemorrhage
(complications, surgery)
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