[LASIK using a scanning spot excimer laser for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism 3-Jahresergebnisse]

Ophthalmologe. 2005 Apr;102(4):363-8. doi: 10.1007/s00347-004-1113-2.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Purpose: The correction of refractive errors using laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) has become the primary refractive procedure worldwide. The purpose of this study was to evaluate LASIK within a retrospective cohort.

Patients and methods: The mean preoperative spherical equivalent for the 34 consecutively treated eyes was -6.67+/-2.69 D. The LASIK operations were performed by a Hansatome microkeratome (Bausch and Lomb) and a scanning spot excimer laser (Technolas Keracor 217, Bausch and Lomb). For pre- and postoperative analysis the Datagraph med software (Version 2.7) was used.

Results: None of the treated eyes lost 2 or more lines of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). At the 36-month examination the spherical equivalent had changed to -0.47 D (mean increase of myopia: 0.13 D). No long-term complications were found in the study period.

Conclusion: LASIK with superior hinge and scanning spot excimer ablation is an effective treatment for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism in the refractive range described above.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Astigmatism / diagnosis
  • Astigmatism / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / instrumentation*
  • Lasers, Excimer
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / diagnosis
  • Myopia / surgery*
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy / instrumentation*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Technology Assessment, Biomedical
  • Vision Tests