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Moshirfar M, Zhang S, Pandya S, Stoakes IM, Hoopes PC. Incidence and Management of Epithelial-Related Complications After SMILE. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:2777-2789. [PMID: 37750098 PMCID: PMC10518173 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s426547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Purpose To investigate the incidence and management of only epithelial-related complications following small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Patients and Methods A retrospective, single-site study analyzed patients who underwent SMILE at Hoopes Vision Clinic in Draper, Utah, from June 2017 to February 2023. Demographic data and preoperative parameters were reviewed. Postoperatively, patients were assessed for visual acuity and complications at different time points. Statistical analyses were conducted between the control and complication groups. Results Four hundred and thirty-two eyes of 220 patients received SMILE. Postoperative epithelial-related complications were indicated in 68 (15.7%) eyes, including anterior basement membrane (ABM) changes (five [1.2%]) eyes), epithelial ingrowth (nine [2.1%] eyes), erosion (two [0.5%] eyes), rough epithelium (18 [4.2%] eyes), epithelial defect (12 [2.8%] eyes), diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) secondary to epitheliopathy (two [0.5%] eyes), microstriae secondary to epitheliopathy (four [0.9%] eyes), interface debris (21 [4.9%] eyes), and incisional fibrosis (one [0.2%] eye). There was a statistically significant difference in age, with older patients more likely to develop epitheliopathy postoperatively (P = 0.001). Additionally, patients with epithelial-related complications were more likely to receive photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) enhancement after SMILE than the control (P = 0.001). However, there was no statistical difference in uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) better than 20/20 and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) between the complications group and the control at the last postoperative visit (P = 0.974 and 0.310, respectively). There was no statistically significant difference in the safety and efficacy indices between the complications and control group (P = 0.281 and 0.617, respectively). Conclusion In our study, epithelial-related complications were more prevalent in older patients and predisposed patients to require PRK enhancements after recovery from SMILE. Despite the incidence of epithelial-related complications, visual prognoses were favorable and achieved through various management strategies.
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- Majid Moshirfar
- Hoopes Vision Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT, USA
- John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Utah Lions Eye Bank, Murray, UT, USA
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- University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Hoopes Vision Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT, USA
- Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima, WA, USA
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Moshirfar M, Santos JM, Wang Q, Stoakes IM, Porter KB, Theis JS, Hoopes PC. A Literature Review of the Incidence, Management, and Prognosis of Corneal Epithelial-Related Complications After Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE). Cureus 2023; 15:e43926. [PMID: 37614825 PMCID: PMC10443604 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Our purpose is to provide a comprehensive investigation into the incidence, treatment modalities, and visual prognosis of epithelial-related complications in corneal refractive surgeries, including laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). A systematic search of multiple databases was conducted by two independent examiners using various search terms related to epithelial-related complications and corneal refractive surgeries. A total of 91 research articles were included, encompassing a sample size of 66,751 eyes across the three types of surgeries. The average incidence of epithelial-related complications varied across the different types of corneal refractive surgeries. LASIK had an average incidence of 4.9% for epithelial defects, while PRK and SMILE had lower rates of 3.3% and 3.9%, respectively. Our findings indicate that SMILE has a lower incidence of epithelial defects compared to LASIK, potentially due to the less invasive nature of lenticule incision in SMILE. Visual prognosis after epithelial complications (EC) is generally favorable, with various supportive care and surgical interventions leading to significant improvements in postoperative visual acuity and full recovery. Understanding the incidence rates and management approaches for epithelial-related complications can guide clinicians in enhancing patient safety, refining surgical techniques, and optimizing postoperative outcomes in corneal refractive surgeries.
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- Majid Moshirfar
- Corneal and Refractive Surgery, Hoopes Vision Research Center, Draper, USA
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, USA
- Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation, Utah Lions Eye Bank, Murray, USA
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- Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, USA
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- Osteopathic Medicine, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Yakima, USA
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- Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, USA
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- Medicine, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, USA
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Sahay P, Bafna RK, Reddy JC, Vajpayee RB, Sharma N. Complications of laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:1658-1669. [PMID: 34146007 PMCID: PMC8374806 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1872_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 07/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most commonly performed kerato-refractive surgery globally. Since its introduction in 1990, there has been a constant evolution in its technology to improve the visual outcome. The safety, efficacy, and predictability of LASIK are well known, but complications with this procedure, although rare, are not unknown. Literature review suggests that intraoperative complications include suction loss, free cap, flap tear, buttonhole flap, decentered ablation, central island, interface debris, femtosecond laser-related complications, and others. The postoperative complications include flap striae, flap dislocation, residual refractive error, diffuse lamellar keratitis, microbial keratitis, epithelial ingrowth, refractive regression, corneal ectasia, and others. This review aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of risk factors, clinical features, and management protocol of all the reported complications of LASIK. This knowledge will help in prevention as well as early identification and timely intervention with the appropriate strategy for achieving optimal visual outcome even in the face of complications.
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- Pranita Sahay
- Department of Ophthalmology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Cataract and Refractive Surgery Services, Cornea Institute, L V Prasad Eye Institute, L V Prasad Marg, Roan No-2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Vision Eye Institute, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Schallhorn JM, Schallhorn SC, Teenan D, Hannan SJ, Pelouskova M, Venter JA. Incidence of Intraoperative and Early Postoperative Adverse Events in a Large Cohort of Consecutive Laser Vision Correction Treatments. Am J Ophthalmol 2020; 210:97-106. [PMID: 31634446 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Revised: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/04/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence of adverse events (AE) following laser vision correction. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS Optical Express, UK. Patients/study population: patients who underwent laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2016. Intervention/observation procedures: all AEs recorded in the electronic medical record were extracted and retrospectively reviewed. The total incidence of AE and serious adverse events (SAE) was calculated. Loss of 2 or more lines of corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) was calculated for the entire cohort of patients that attended a minimum of 3 months follow-up. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES AEs; Preoperative and last available postoperative clinical data. RESULTS A total of 31,921 (61,833 eyes) were included in the study for LASIK and 5,016 (9,467 eyes) for PRK. The total number of AE was 850 for LASIK (occurring in 783 eyes of 657 patients; incidence of 1.3% or 1:79 eyes) and 227 for PRK (occurring in 218 eyes of 170 patients; incidence of 2.3% or 1:43 eyes). In the LASIK group, there were 287 SAEs (271 eyes of 226 patients; incidence of 0.4% or 1:228 eyes), and the number of SAEs in PRK group was 65 (65 eyes of 39 patients; incidence 0.7% or 1:146 eyes). Combining LASIK and PRK data, the loss of 2 or more lines of CDVA was recorded in 0.37% of eyes. CONCLUSIONS Contemporary LASIK and PRK are safe procedures with a low incidence of serious adverse events.
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Janbatian HY, Fadlallah A, Liu S, Chu T, Melki S. Femtosecond-assisted LASIK flaps resistant to lift secondary to corneal epithelial defects: Case reports and ex vivo studies. J Cataract Refract Surg 2018; 44:1503-1506. [PMID: 30297232 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.07.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2018] [Revised: 07/02/2018] [Accepted: 07/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate why epithelial defects created before femtosecond laser ablation result in laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flaps resistant to lift. SETTING Boston Eye Group, Brookline, Massachusetts, USA. DESIGN Case reports and ex vivo studies. METHODS To examine the mechanism of resistance to flap lift after epithelial defects, flap creation with a femtosecond laser was performed in 30 fresh porcine eyes. Before ablation, the eyes were assigned to 3 groups. Group 1 was a control group with intact corneal epithelium. In Group 2, a central 2.0 mm corneal epithelial defect was created by marking it with a 2.0 mm trephine. In Group 3, a peripheral 2.0 mm epithelial defect was created similarly. After the femtosecond laser procedure was performed, the flaps were lifted and the resistance to lift was documented. The corneas were further examined using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. RESULTS In Group 1, no resistance was felt during flap lifts. In Group 2, significant resistance was encountered at the edge of the epithelial defects and the flaps could not be lifted in 7 of 10 eyes. In Group 3, similar significant resistance was encountered in all 10 eyes. Six of 10 flaps could not be lifted. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography from a representative cornea from Group 2 demonstrated a deeper dissection plane in the area where the overlying epithelium was missing. CONCLUSION Epithelial defects can interfere with proper LASIK flap creation with the femtosecond laser. This seems to be attributable to a deeper cutting plane under the area of the epithelial defects compared with the surrounding area with intact epithelium.
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- Hrag Yervant Janbatian
- From the Boston Eye Group (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Melki), Brookline, Harvard Medical School (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Chu, Melki), and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Melki), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute (Liu), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- From the Boston Eye Group (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Melki), Brookline, Harvard Medical School (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Chu, Melki), and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Melki), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute (Liu), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- From the Boston Eye Group (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Melki), Brookline, Harvard Medical School (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Chu, Melki), and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Melki), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute (Liu), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- From the Boston Eye Group (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Melki), Brookline, Harvard Medical School (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Chu, Melki), and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Melki), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute (Liu), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- From the Boston Eye Group (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Melki), Brookline, Harvard Medical School (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Chu, Melki), and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (Janbatian, Fadlallah, Liu, Melki), Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, and the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute (Liu), Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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Friehmann A, Mimouni M, Nemet AY, Sela T, Munzer G, Kaiserman I. Risk Factors for Epithelial Ingrowth Following Microkeratome-Assisted LASIK. J Refract Surg 2018; 34:100-105. [PMID: 29425388 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20180105-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 12/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze the incidence and risk factors associated with epithelial ingrowth following uncomplicated microkeratome-assisted LASIK. METHODS All patients who underwent microkeratome-assisted LASIK between January 2006 and December 2014 in a single surgical center were reviewed. Epithelial ingrowth cases were identified and associated factors were assessed. RESULTS Overall, 149 (0.49%) of 30,574 cases developed epithelial ingrowth. The epithelial ingrowth group was older compared to controls (35.3 ± 12.3 vs 31.7 ± 10.3 years, P = .001) and had a higher percentage of moderate to high hyperopia (13.7% vs 5.3%, P < .001), early postoperative flap slippage requiring flap repositioning (9.4% versus 2.8%, P < .001), or flap lifting for enhancement (48.6% vs 4.3%, P < .001), were treated with a smaller optic zone (6 mm) (37.7% vs 15.2%, P < .001), with a Moria M2 microkeratome (Moria SA, Antony, France) (70.1% vs 55.5%, P = .02), by low volume surgeons (n < 1,000) (5.8% vs 1.3%, P < .001), in a lower operating room temperature (22.3 ± 1.8 vs 22.8 ± 1.6, P = .005), and with a greater maximum ablation depth (67.3 ± 29.7 vs 57.3 ± 30.3, P < .001). There was a high incidence of epithelial ingrowth in the enhancement group compared to primary LASIK (4.8% vs 0.2%, P < .001). The time between treatments (primary and enhanced LASIK) was significantly greater in the epithelial ingrowth group (mean: 1,110 ± 870 vs 626 ± 662 days, P < .001). There was a significant rise in epithelial ingrowth rates as time between primary and enhancement LASIK increased, peaking at 4 to 5 years (P < .001). In multivariate analysis, flap lifting for enhancement (odds ratio [OR] = 19.5, P < .001), 6-mm optic zone (OR = 2.2, P < .001), moderate to severe hyperopia (OR = 2.4, P = .005), greater ablation depth (OR = 1.005, P < .001), and low volume surgeon (OR = 3.9, P = .01) were associated with epithelial ingrowth (total R2 = 15.4). CONCLUSIONS The potential risk factors described above may forewarn surgeons as to which individuals merit closer observation for this complication. [J Refract Surg. 2018;34(2):100-105.].
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Jaroudi MO, Cherfan CG, Awwad ST. Bilateral corneal epithelial macrocysts following hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2017; 43:1115-1116. [PMID: 28917415 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2017.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A 27-year-old woman had microkeratome-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for moderate bilateral hyperopia. The preoperative ophthalmologic examination was unremarkable except for minimal lissamine green staining bilaterally on the nasal conjunctiva. On the first postoperative day, the uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) was 20/20 bilaterally and the corneas were clear. Four days later, the patient presented with mild blur in both eyes. Examination showed diffuse bilateral epithelial cysts encompassing the central 6.0 to 7.0 mm of the flaps with overlying diffuse lissamine green staining. The UDVA was 20/30 bilaterally. Aggressive lubrication was administered. The epithelial cysts coalesced into larger ones over subsequent visits and began regressing over several months, along with improvement in vision. At 6 months, the cysts had completely resolved, the corneas were clear, and the UDVA was 20/20.
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- Mahmoud O Jaroudi
- From the Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- From the Department of Ophthalmology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
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Visumax femtolasik versus Moria M2 microkeratome in mild to moderate myopia: efficacy, safety, predictability, aberrometric changes and flap thickness predictability. BMC Ophthalmol 2017; 17:125. [PMID: 28716114 PMCID: PMC5512974 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-017-0520-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2016] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction This is an interventional prospective clinical study which was conducted to evaluate the efficacy, safety, predictability, ocular aberrations, and flap thickness predictability of Visumax femtosecond laser (FSL) compared to Moria M2 microkeratome (MK) in mild to moderate myopia. Methods This study included 60 eyes who were divided into two groups. Thirty eyes in group (I) in which the flap was created with Visumax FSL, while in group II (30 eyes) the Moria M2 MK was used. Keratometric, refractive, and aberrometric measurements were compared preoperatively and 3 months postoperatively. The intraoperative subtraction pachymetry (the SP 100 Handy pachymeter (Tomey, Nagoya, Japan) was used for preoperative pachymetry and flap thickness measurement. Results No significant difference was found between the two groups in regards to postoperative manifest sphere, spherical equivalent, astigmatism, safety indices nor ocular aberrations. Twenty six eyes (86.6%) in group I and 23 eyes in group II (76.6%) were within ±0.5D of the intended correction and 23 eyes (76.6%) in group I and 15 eyes in group II (50%) were within ±0.25D of the intended correction. In group I, the mean postoperative actual flap thickness was 100.12 ± 16.1 μm (81 to 122 μm), while in group II, it was 104.6 ± 20.1 μm (62 to 155 μm). The difference was statistically significant (p = 0.001). Conclusions Both Visumax and Moria M2 MK are safe and effective in treating myopia with no statistically significant difference in induction of ocular aberrations but with potential advantage for Visumax regarding predictability. More accurate flap thickness is achieved with Visumax femtolasik. Trial registration This study was retrospectively registered on 19/6/2017. Trial registration number NCT03193411, clinicalTrials.gov.
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Holzman A, LoVerde L. Effect of a hyperosmotic agent on epithelial disruptions during laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2015; 41:1044-9. [PMID: 25935340 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2014.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the incidence of epithelial disruptions during primary laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) with the use of a preoperative hyperosmotic treatment comprising sodium chloride 5% ophthalmic ointment (Muro-128) and to identify the incidence of epithelial disruptions in various demographic populations. SETTING TLC Laser Eye Center, McLean, Virginia, USA. DESIGN Comparative case series. METHODS Using a matched-pair design, hyperosmotic treatment was randomized to 1 eye of patients having bilateral LASIK. The primary outcome measure, epithelial integrity, was assessed in each eye. Epithelial integrity was evaluated in groups defined by characteristics that included age, sex, ethnicity, skin type, presence or absence of rosacea, eye color, and hair color. RESULTS The study evaluated 496 eyes of 248 patients. The preoperative hyperosmotic treatment was associated with significantly less corneal epithelial disruption, as indicated by an epithelial integrity score. Compared with control eyes, the rate of corneal epithelial disruptions in the population of treated eyes decreased by 40% (relative risk, 0.60; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.38-0.95). Among the characteristics studied, age was the best predictor of corneal epithelial disruptions; every 1-year increase in age was associated with a 9.0% increase in the risk for corneal epithelial disruptions (odds ratio [OR], 1.09; 95% CI, 1.05-1.13). Eyes of patients older than 34 years had a 4.4 times greater odds of being associated with epithelial disturbances than eyes of patients 34 years or younger. CONCLUSIONS The preoperative use of hyperosmotic agents can reduce the risk for intraoperative epithelial disruptions during LASIK. An increase in epithelial disruptions was associated with increasing age.
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- Andrew Holzman
- From the TLC Laser Eye Centers (Holzman) and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital (LoVerde), Washington, DC, USA.
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- From the TLC Laser Eye Centers (Holzman) and Medstar Georgetown University Hospital (LoVerde), Washington, DC, USA
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Karabela Y, Muftuoglu O, Gulkilik IG, Kocabora MS, Ozsutcu M. Intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications of laser in situ keratomileusis using two types of Moria microkeratomes. Int Ophthalmol 2014; 34:1107-14. [PMID: 24531872 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-014-9919-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2013] [Accepted: 02/03/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence, management, and visual outcomes of intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery using two types of Moria M2 microkeratomes. This retrospective analysis was performed on 806 primary LASIK cases. The intraoperative and early postoperative flap-related complications were identified and categorized according to type of Moria microkeratome. There were 52 intraoperative and early postoperative complications--one case of partial flap (0.124 %), one case of free flap (0.124 %), one case of small flap (0.124 %), 13 cases of epithelial defect (1.61 %), 12 cases of flap striae (1.49 %), 10 cases of diffuse lamellar keratitis (1.24 %), 10 cases of interface debris (1.24 %), three cases of epithelial ingrowth (0.37 %), and one case of microbial infection (0.124 %). The overall incidence of flap complications was 6.45 %. There were 27 right eye (6.73 %) and 25 left eye (6.17 %) complications. The incidence of complications with the Moria automated metallic head 130 microkeratome was 4.22 % and with the Moria single-use head 90 microkeratome was 2.23 %. We observed one culture-negative interface abscess which was cured with surgical cleaning and intensive medical treatment. The most common complication encountered was epithelial defects, followed by flap striae. Our study showed that LASIK with a microkeratome has a relatively low incidence of intraoperative and early postoperative flap complications. The authors have no financial interest in any of the issues contained in this article and have no proprietary interest in the development of marketing of or materials used in this study.
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- Yunus Karabela
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medipol Mega Universite Hastanesi, Goz Hastaliklari, Istanbul Medipol University, TEM Otoyolu No: 1, Bagcilar, 34214, Istanbul, Turkey,
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Henry CR, Canto AP, Galor A, Vaddavalli PK, Culbertson WW, Yoo SH. Epithelial Ingrowth After LASIK: Clinical Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Visual Outcomes in Patients Requiring Flap Lift. J Refract Surg 2012; 28:488-92. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20120604-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chen S, Feng Y, Stojanovic A, Jankov MR, Wang Q. IntraLase femtosecond laser vs mechanical microkeratomes in LASIK for myopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Refract Surg 2012; 28:15-24. [PMID: 22233436 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20111228-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2011] [Accepted: 10/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and predictability of IntraLase (Abbott Medical Optics) femtosecond laser-assisted compared to microkeratome-assisted myopic LASIK. METHODS A comprehensive literature search of Cochrane Library, PubMed, and EMBASE was conducted to identify relevant trials comparing LASIK with IntraLase femtosecond laser to LASIK with microkeratomes for the correction of myopia. Meta-analyses were performed on the primary outcomes (loss of ≥2 lines of corrected distance visual acuity [CDVA], uncorrected distance visual acuity [UDVA] 20/20 or better, manifest refraction spherical equivalent [MRSE] within ±0.50 diopters [D], final refractive SE, and astigmatism), and secondary outcomes (flap thickness predictability, changes in higher order aberrations [HOAs], and complications). RESULTS Fifteen articles describing a total of 3679 eyes were identified. No significant differences were identified between the two groups in regards to a loss of ≥2 lines of CDVA (P=.44), patients achieving UDVA 20/20 or better (P=.24), final UDVA (P=.12), final mean refractive SE (P=.74), final astigmatism (P=.27), or changes in HOAs. The IntraLase group had more patients who were within ±0.50 D of target refraction (P=.05) compared to the microkeratome group, and flap thickness was more predictable in the IntraLase group (P<.0001). The microkeratome group had more epithelial defects (P=.04), whereas the IntraLase group had more cases of diffuse lamellar keratitis (P=.01). CONCLUSIONS According to the available data, LASIK with the IntraLase femtosecond laser offers no significant benefits over LASIK with microkeratomes in regards to safety and efficacy, but has potential advantages in predictability.
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- Shihao Chen
- The Affiliated Eye Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College, Zhejiang, China
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Bromley JG, Albright TD, Kharod-Dholakia B, Kim JY. Intraoperative and postoperative complications of laser in situkeratomileusis. EXPERT REVIEW OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2012. [DOI: 10.1586/eop.12.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Espandar L, Meyer J. Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications of Laser in situ Keratomileusis Flap Creation Using IntraLase Femtosecond Laser and Mechanical Microkeratomes. Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2011; 17:56-9. [PMID: 20543937 PMCID: PMC2880374 DOI: 10.4103/0974-9233.61217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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An essential step of laser in situ keratomileusis surgery is corneal flap creation, Femtosecond (FS)-assisted or mechanical microkeratome. Each type has rare intraoperative and postoperative complication rates. Several recent studies have identified risk factors and guidelines to help manage these complications. Fortunately, studies have shown no loss of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) after the management of intraoperative and postoperative complications in IntraLase FS and mechanical microkeratome. Refractive surgeons need to be aware of the types of complications that can occur, how to avoid them and how to manage them to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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- Ladan Espandar
- Department of Ophthalmology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Clare G, Moore TCB, Grills C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, Schallhorn S. Early flap displacement after LASIK. Ophthalmology 2011; 118:1760-5. [PMID: 21550119 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2011.01.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2010] [Revised: 01/22/2011] [Accepted: 01/24/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the risks of flap displacement after LASIK. DESIGN Retrospective case series. PARTICIPANTS We included 41 845 consecutive adults who underwent LASIK surgery at Optical Express in the United Kingdom, including 81 238 eyes, of which 14 555 were hyperopic and 66 681 myopic or mixed astigmatic. We treated 57 241 eyes with the IntraLase FS-60 femtosecond laser and 23 997 with the Moria S.A. ONE Use-Plus automated microkeratome. METHODS We calculated the incidence of all flap displacements in the study population during an observational time period of ≥12 months after surgery. Independent variables were entered into logistic regression models to identify risk factors. Postoperative outcomes were assessed. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The incidence and odds ratios (OR) of flap displacement in the study population and in categories of refractive error and flap surgery technique. RESULTS The incidence of flap displacements was 10 in 81 238 LASIK procedures (0.012%), including 8 hyperopic eyes (0.055%) and 2 myopic eyes (0.003%). All flap displacements occurred within 48 hours of surgery and none were preceded by ocular trauma. They were classified as "early flap displacements" (EFD). The incidence of EFD after microkeratome surgery was 0.033% (n = 8), and after femtosecond laser it was 0.003% (n = 2). In hyperopic eyes having microkeratome surgery, the incidence was 0.179% (n = 7). In a logistic regression model, the strongest predictor of EFD after LASIK was hyperopia, recording an OR of 19.29 (P<0.001). The OR of developing an EFD after microkeratomy was 10.53 times higher than after femtosecond laser (P<0.005). In hyperopes, the OR of an EFD was 18.87 times higher after microkeratomy than after femtosecond treatment. Four of 10 displaced flaps needed secondary surgery, and 1 eye lost 2 lines of best-corrected visual acuity. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of flap displacements during a 12-month period after LASIK was extremely low (0.012%). Although the small number of displacements with the femtosecond laser limits conclusions, the risk of EFD was higher after microkeratome surgery than femtosecond laser.
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- Gerry Clare
- University of California San Francisco, Department of Ophthalmology, 10 Koret Way, K-301, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
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Break in microkeratome oscillating pin during LASIK flap creation. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2010; 33:144-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2009.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2009] [Revised: 12/03/2009] [Accepted: 12/04/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Complications from laser in-situ keratomileusis surgery are extremely rare. However, most of the complications involve construction of the corneal flap, which is fashioned using various mechanical or femtosecond laser microkeratomes. Here, we review and discuss complications of microkeratome flaps. RECENT FINDINGS Several large studies of microkeratome laser in-situ keratomileusis cases report a similar set of complications: partial or irregular flaps, buttonholes, and free flaps. Risk factors for these complications include increased age, preoperative hyperopia, and years of contact lens wear. Numerous animal and clinical studies have shown that the femtosecond platform produces flaps with greater stability with more consistent and accurate dimensions than the mechanical microkeratome. However, there is no significant difference in final visual outcome. SUMMARY The aim of this review is to report complications associated with mechanical microkeratomes in the construction of laser in-situ keratomileusis flaps and to see whether there is a significant disadvantage compared with the femtosecond laser.
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Early phototherapeutic keratectomy for basement membrane dystrophy after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2009; 35:389-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2008] [Revised: 08/05/2008] [Accepted: 08/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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