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- Title
Laser Subepithelial Keratomileusis for Myopia of -6 to -10 Diopters With Astigmatism With the MEL60 Laser.
- Authors
Bilgihan, Kamil; Hondur, Ahmet; Hasanreisoglu, Berati
- Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy, predictability, and safety of laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) for treatment of high myopia with astigmatism. METHODS: LASEK was performed in 61 eyes of 36 consecutive patients with myopic spherical equivalent refraction of -6.00 to -10.00 D using the Aesculap-Meditec MEL60 excimer laser. Data were collected prospectively with a follow-up of 6 to 17 months. Main outcome measures recorded were UCVA, BSCVA, residual refractive error, corneal haze, and complications. RESULTS: Ninety-six percent of eyes achieved 20/40 or better UCVA at 1 month. At 12 months, 64% of eyes achieved 20/20 and 92% achieved 20/40 or better UCVA. Two eyes lost 2 lines of BSCVA at 6 or 12 months. Accuracy of correction was ±0.50 D from emmetropia in 82% of eyes, and ±1.00 D in 90% at 12 months. No eye showed more than grade 1 haze. Grade 1 haze was observed in three eyes at 12 months. One patient had mild postoperative keratitis, which was successfully treated. CONCLUSIONS: LASEK with the Aesculap-Meditec MEL60 excimer laser appeared to be safe, effective, and highly predictable in treating high myopia.
- Subjects
LASIK; MYOPIA; ASTIGMATISM; EXCIMER lasers; REFRACTIVE errors
- Publication
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2004, Vol 20, Issue 2, p121
- ISSN
1081-597X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3928/1081-597x-20040301-05