Reoperations after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis. 2000

J L Febbraro, and K A Buzard, and M H Friedlander
Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results after enhancement of myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) using the VISX Star excimer laser. METHODS The Buzard Eye Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. METHODS In this prospective study, 52 eyes of 40 patients had LASIK enhancement. The existing flap was lifted and the excimer laser treatment reapplied for the residual refractive error. The VISX Star excimer laser was used for the primary LASIK and the enhancement procedure. Retreatments for undercorrection, regression, and overcorrection were performed after 6 weeks and up to 40 weeks after the primary LASIK. Follow-up was 96% at 1 month, 67% at 6 months, and 71% at 12 months. RESULTS Mean pre-enhancement spherical equivalent was -0.77 diopters (D) +/- 0.94 (SD) and mean uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), 20/60. One year after the enhancement, mean spherical equivalent was -0.13 +/- 0.33 D, and mean UCVA was 20/25. Refraction remained stable during the 1 year follow-up, with no treatment required. After the enhancement, all patients had a UCVA of 20/40 or better. At 1 year, 3% of patients had lost 1 line of best corrected visual acuity and 32% had gained 1 line. No epithelial ingrowth was noted. CONCLUSIONS Retreatment for LASIK beginning 6 weeks after the initial procedure proved to be effective with minimal complications and good results. The technique to raise and reposition the flap appeared safe, and complications were few.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009216 Myopia A refractive error in which rays of light entering the EYE parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus in front of the RETINA when accommodation (ACCOMMODATION, OCULAR) is relaxed. This results from an overly curved CORNEA or from the eyeball being too long from front to back. It is also called nearsightedness. Nearsightedness,Myopias,Nearsightednesses
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D012029 Refraction, Ocular Refraction of LIGHT effected by the media of the EYE. Ocular Refraction,Ocular Refractions,Refractions, Ocular
D012086 Reoperation A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery. Revision, Joint,Revision, Surgical,Surgery, Repeat,Surgical Revision,Repeat Surgery,Revision Surgery,Joint Revision,Revision Surgeries,Surgery, Revision
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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