Visual outcomes after femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis flap complications.
J Cataract Refract Surg
; 41(11): 2487-92, 2015 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare visual outcomes in normal and complicated laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flaps constructed with a femtosecond laser.SETTING:
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, San Antonio, Texas.DESIGN:
Retrospective chart review.METHODS:
The main outcome measures were uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and best-corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) at 1 month post-surgery, which were compared in patients with and without complications during flap creation.RESULTS:
This retrospective chart review identified 586 eyes of 293 consecutive patients who had bilateral simultaneous femtosecond LASIK for myopia. A normal flap was attained in 539 (91.8%) of patients. At 1 month postoperatively, the mean UDVA was 20/19.1, and the CDVA was 20/16.8. 3 (0.51%) of patients experienced an incomplete side cut or intraoperative flap tear (the mean 1-month uncorrected distance visual acuity [UDVA] was 20/17.5 and the corrected distance visual acuity [CDVA] was 20/16.9 in both groups). Microstriae were seen in 28 (4.8%) of patients (mean 1-month UDVA, 20/21.7; CDVA, 20/17.4). Diffuse lamellar keratitis appeared in 4 (0.68%) of patients (mean 1-month UDVA, 20/21.7; CDVA, 20/15.6). Epithelial ingrowth developed in 9 (1.5%) of patients (mean 1-month UDVA, 20/18.7; CDVA, 20/16.9). There was no statistically significant difference in UDVA or CDVA at 1 month postoperatively between complicated and uncomplicated flaps (P > .05), and complicated flaps did not lose a statistically significant amount of CDVA or low-contrast acuity (CDVA 5%) compared to preoperative values.CONCLUSIONS:
Intraoperative and postoperative complications of LASIK flaps created with the femtosecond laser were rare, and their visual outcomes were equivalent to those of normal flaps. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Charles D. Reilly is a consultant to Alcon Labs and Abbott Medical Optics at present, but was not at the time of the study. For the remaining authors none are declared.
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Acuidade Visual
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Ceratomileuse Assistida por Excimer Laser In Situ
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Lasers de Excimer
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Complicações Intraoperatórias
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Miopia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article