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Lendabo F, Srinivasan V, Rather RA. Prevalence of ABO and Rhesus (D) Blood Group and Allelic Frequency at Blood Bank of Nigist Eleni Mohammed Hospital, Ethiopia. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 2024:5353528. [PMID: 38628500 PMCID: PMC11019571 DOI: 10.1155/2024/5353528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Background The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to determine the pattern of the ABO and rhesus D (RhD) blood group distribution among voluntary blood donors attending five blood donation centers at Nigist Eleni Mohammed General Hospital in Hossana, Ethiopia. Methods A total of 1,120 participants who fulfilled the "who can give blood" criteria of the World Health Organization were selected randomly. Blood samples were collected, transported to the laboratory, and analyzed for ABO and RhD typing. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square correlation analysis. Results The study found that the O blood group was the most prevalent (39.0%), followed by A (32.2%), B (22.5%), and AB (6.4%). When considering both the ABO and Rh blood groups together, 92.9% of blood donors were RhD positive, while only 7.1% were RhD negative. The distribution pattern of the ABO blood groups in Gurage Zone, Hadiya Zone, Kembata Zone, and Silte Zone showed that the O blood group was the most prevalent, followed by A, B, and AB, in that order. Conversely, the ABO blood group distribution pattern in Halaba Zone was A > O > B > AB. Civil servants from different occupational statuses were the most dominant voluntary blood donors, accounting for 53.2%, followed by students from different high schools and universities (41.9%), self-employed individuals (4.1%), and others (0.7%). The ABO blood group system had observed allele frequencies significantly different from the expected frequencies (p = 0.007), while the RhD system did not (p = 0.037). Allele frequencies for A, B, and O in the ABO system were 0.3531, 0.2576, and 0.3893, respectively. Observed frequencies for RhD-positive and RhD-negative alleles were 0.9647 and 0.0531, respectively. Conclusion This study highlights the regional ABO and RhD blood group variations in Ethiopia, noting disparities from expected ABO allele frequencies, and identifies the O blood group predominance among donors with a high RhD-positive prevalence.
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- Fekadu Lendabo
- Department of Biotechnology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Wachemo University, Hossana, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Natural and Computational Science, Wachemo University, Hossana, Ethiopia
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Abdel-Radi M, Rateb M, Saleh MGA, Aly MOM. Twelve-month outcomes of single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy for moderate hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism. EYE AND VISION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 10:7. [PMID: 36855211 PMCID: PMC9976533 DOI: 10.1186/s40662-023-00327-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Conventional mechanical or alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) techniques for correction of hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism were associated with inconsistent results. The aim of this study is to evaluate the 12-month visual and refractive outcomes of the relatively new single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TE-PRK) for moderate hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism. METHODS This is a prospective interventional study. Forty-eight eyes of 30 patients with moderate hyperopia or hyperopic astigmatism with a cycloplegic spherical equivalent refraction (SEQ) between 2.0 and 4.5 diopters (D) underwent single-step StreamLight® TE-PRK using EX500 excimer laser (Alcon Laboratories, USA). The main outcome measures were recorded at 6 and 12 months postoperatively including assessment of logarithm of the minimum angle resolution (logMAR) uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuity (UDVA, CDVA), cycloplegic refraction, corneal topographic changes as well as post-PRK peripheral haze grading. RESULTS The mean preoperative cycloplegic SEQ was significantly reduced from 3.21 ± 0.61 D to 0.35 ± 0.04 D and 0.41 ± 0.04 D at 6 and 12 months, respectively (P < 0.001). The mean preoperative UDVA significantly improved from 0.53 ± 0.02 logMAR to 0.07 ± 0.01 logMAR and 0.08 ± 0.01 logMAR at 6 and 12 months, respectively (P < 0.001) while the mean preoperative logMAR CDVA showed non-significant change over time throughout the study (P = 0.135). At the end of the study, 41 eyes (85.4%) achieved UDVA of 20/25 or better and no eye lost any lines of CDVA. Thirty-eight eyes (79.1%) had a postoperative cycloplegic cylinder of 0.5 D or less at 12 months. The mean preoperative mean keratometry showed significant increase at 6 and 12 months postoperatively (P < 0.001) while there was no significant change between the two postoperative visits denoting topographic stability (P = 0.058). The mean postoperative Q value at 6 and 12 months showed a significant prolate shift (P < 0.001). No haze was observed in 62.5% and 85.4% of the enrolled eyes at 6 and 12 months, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Single-step StreamLight® TE-PRK for moderate hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism achieved acceptable visual and refractive outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION (Clinicaltrials.gov): NCT05261685, 2 March 2022, retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05261685.
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- Mahmoud Abdel-Radi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, Assiut University Hospital, 6th Floor, 71516, Assiut, Egypt.
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- grid.411437.40000 0004 0621 6144Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, Assiut University Hospital, 6th Floor, 71516 Assiut, Egypt
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- grid.411437.40000 0004 0621 6144Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, Assiut University Hospital, 6th Floor, 71516 Assiut, Egypt
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- grid.411437.40000 0004 0621 6144Department of Ophthalmology, Assiut University, Assiut University Hospital, 6th Floor, 71516 Assiut, Egypt
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Shahin B, Ojaghi H, Amani F. One-year follow-up of patients with hyperopia undergoing photorefractive keratectomy with Allegretto WaveLight Eye Q 400. J Med Life 2022; 15:489-498. [PMID: 35646175 PMCID: PMC9126459 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0028] [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: 02/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in treating patients with cycloplegic hyperopia from +1.00 to +7.00 diopter using Allegretto wave Eye Q 400. This study was conducted on 25 patients with cycloplegic astigmatism ≤1 diopter and cycloplegic hyperopia between +1.00 and +7.00 diopters in 47 eyes, who successively entered into the study within 6 months and underwent PRK. Prior to PRK surgery, all the patients were examined for cycloplegic refraction (astigmatism and hyperopia), slit lamp, keratometry, fundus, and best-corrected (BCVA) and uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) testing. These examinations were repeated after 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year postoperatively. The mean preop UCVA of patients was 0.76±0.28 (ranging from 0.00 to 1.3), which reached 0.19±0.22 (ranging from 0.00 to 0.78) one year after the surgery (P=0.000). There was a significant correlation between increasing astigmatism and preop cycloplegic hyperopia >5 diopters (P=0.000), corneal ring haziness at 12th months (P=0.000), and 12 months cycloplegic residual hyperopia ≥2.00 diopters (P=0.000). 53.2% of the eyes (with a mean grade of 2.34) were detected with corneal ring haziness at 12th months, which was significantly correlated with 12 months residual cycloplegic hyperopia of ≥2.00 diopters (P: 0.000) and cycloplegic sphere above 5 diopters (P=0.006). Although the use of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with Allegretto Eye Q 400 is associated with a decrease in the mean cycloplegic and improved UCVA and BCVA, its use is not recommended in cases with preop cycloplegic hyperopia above 5 diopters due to the high rate of induction of astigmatism, corneal haziness, and regression of hyperopia.
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- Behrad Shahin
- Department of Community Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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- Department of Surgery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran,Corresponding Author: Habib Ojaghi, Department of Surgery, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran. E-mail:
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- Department of Community Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran
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Ferreira A, Marta A, Baptista PM, Caiado F, Abreu AC, Maia S, Miranda V, Pinto MC, Parreira R, Menéres P. Refractive Surgery for Older Children and Adults with Accommodative Esotropia: A Systematic Review. Ophthalmic Res 2022; 65:361-376. [PMID: 35226900 DOI: 10.1159/000523816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Accommodative esotropia (AET) is characterized by an esodeviation of the eyes due to uncorrected hyperopia, deficient fusional divergence, or high accommodative convergence. Decreasing hyperopia would reduce accommodative convergence and strabismus. We sought to review the existing evidence regarding the outcomes of refractive surgery in patients with AET. METHODS A four-database search (Pubmed, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus) was performed from inception to March 2021 using the following MeSH terms: ("Refractive Surgical Procedures" OR "Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ" OR "Photorefractive Keratectomy" OR "Lens Implantation, Intraocular") AND ("Esotropia" OR "Accommodative Esotropia" OR "Refractive Esotropia" OR "Accommodative Strabismus"). No meta-analysis was performed due to studies' heterogeneity. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies including 22 case series enrolling 378 patients and 6 case reports enrolling 8 patients were selected among 185 original abstracts. In the case series, a total of 378 patients (726 eyes) were recruited with an age range of 8-52 years. All studies reported mean follow-up periods of at least 12 months. Photorefractive keratectomy was performed in 7 studies, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis in 9 studies, laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy was reported in 1 study, and 3 studies implanted intraocular lenses, including iris-fixated and collamer. Considering the adult patients with a preoperative corrected esodeviation ≤10 prism diopters (PD) (n = 129), all but 5 (3.9%) presented orthophoria or ≤10PD after refractive surgery. All children but 4 (4.5%) ended up with an esodeviation ≤10PD after surgery with those exceptions being in the range of 11-15PD. Six case reports were included in this review, comprising a total of 8 patients (16 eyes) with an age range of 7-34 years and a follow-up range of 4-48 months. Six case reports were included in this review, comprising a total of 8 patients (16 eyes) with an age range of 7-34 years and a follow-up range of 4-48 months. CONCLUSION Evidence produced so far points out that refractive surgery may be an alternative for spectacle correction for adults with AET ≤10PD. There is not enough evidence to recommend its use for patients under 18 years of age. The safety and predictability of these procedures for this purpose remains unclear as the selection criteria used for these patients are much different than the usual indications and there are no studies with long-term follow-up.
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- André Ferreira
- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Unit of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Femtosecond-LASIK outcomes using the VisuMax ®-MEL ® 80 platform for hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism refractive surgery. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:288. [PMID: 33603895 PMCID: PMC7851669 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The present study evaluated the efficacy, the safety and the predictability of the Femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (Femto-LASIK) procedure for hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism. We retrospectively analyzed the postoperative 12-month evolution of 593 eyes with hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism that underwent Femto-LASIK treatment. The procedure was predictable and effective. No eye lost 2 lines of corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), demonstrating a safety profile of the procedure. Nine percent of the eyes gained at least one line of CDVA. The accuracy of the spherical equivalent after 12 months was 74% within ±1.0 diopter (D) of emmetropia. The refractive outcomes were stable during the follow-up period. There were no significant complications during the procedure. Femto-LASIK using the VisuMax®-MEL® 80 platform was demonstrated to be a suitable option to correct selected cases of hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism. A longer follow-up period is required to better assess the refractive results and to detect any further regression.
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Wang Y, Ma J. Future Developments in SMILE: Higher Degree of Myopia and Hyperopia. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2019; 8:412-416. [PMID: 31490200 PMCID: PMC6784781 DOI: 10.1097/01.apo.0000580128.27272.bb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) is a novel 1-step refractive procedure with femtosecond laser for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism. Although it has shown good clinical results in efficacy, safety, predictability, and stability, there are still some concerns. In this study, we review the published clinical outcomes of high myopia correction and exploration in hyperopia correction. Results have suggested that SMILE has acceptable outcomes in correction for high myopia <10.0 diopters (D), and it is a feasible and effective procedure for the treatment of hyperopia. However, it is unsuitable for the treatment of extremely high myopia because there is undercorrection and regression as existed in laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), and compound hyperopic astigmatism currently could not be corrected either. More technical and clinical improvements are required to make SMILE competitive.
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- Yan Wang
- Tianjin Eye Hospital, Nankai University Affiliated Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Eye Institute, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Tianjin, China
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Pradhan KR, Reinstein DZ, Carp GI, Archer TJ, Dhungana P. Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) for Hyperopia: 12-Month Refractive and Visual Outcomes. J Refract Surg 2019; 35:442-450. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20190529-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Mäkinen P, Huhtala A, Pietilä J, Nättinen J, Rajala T, Salmenhaara K, Udratov M, Uusitalo H. Patient satisfaction and self-reported dry eye symptoms in hyperopic patients treated with femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis. Clin Ophthalmol 2019; 13:741-754. [PMID: 31114152 PMCID: PMC6487895 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s195991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To study self-reported patient satisfaction and dry eye symptoms in hyperopic correction with femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK). Patients and methods Ninety-eight eyes (53 patients) were treated with FS-LASIK for hyperopia. Patients’ self-reported dry eye symptoms and satisfaction with near and far vision were graded on the visual analog scale (VAS) preoperatively and 1 month postoperatively. Results Ninety-one percent of the eyes with the plano target (54 eyes) achieved an uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/20 or better. Predictability, defined as spherical equivalent refraction within ±0.5 D of target, was 88% of all eyes. None of the eyes lost two or more Snellen lines of corrected distance visual acuity. There was no significant change in the self-reported dry eye sensation (VAS score from 2.7±2.0 to 2.8±2.0; P=0.66). In 44 monovision patients, satisfaction with both far vision (from 71.2±19.8 to 89.2±8.7; P<0.0001) and near vision (from 51.7±26.2 to 89.3±13.2; P<0.0001) increased significantly. In nine emmetropic patients, satisfaction with neither far vision nor near vision was significantly improved, although there was a clear tendency (from 73.7±23.7 to 86.9±15.3; P=0.22, and from 58.9±29.1 to 81.6±17.4; P=0.11, respectively). In the monovision patient group, far vision satisfaction decreased when dry eye symptoms increased. Monovision patients, as predicted, were more satisfied with their near vision, when postoperative spherical equivalent from target was on the myopic side. Conclusion FS-LASIK correction of hyperopia significantly improved patient satisfaction with both near and far vision in monovision patients. Hyperopic patients had no significant changes in postoperative dry eye symptoms compared to preoperative values.
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- Petri Mäkinen
- Silmäasema Eye Hospital, Tampere, Finland, .,Silmäasema Eye Hospital, Helsinki, Finland,
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- Silmäasema Eye Hospital, Tampere, Finland, .,Silmäasema Eye Hospital, Helsinki, Finland,
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- Silmäasema Eye Hospital, Tampere, Finland, .,Silmäasema Eye Hospital, Helsinki, Finland,
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- SILK, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
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- SILK, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.,TAUH Eye Centre, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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Reinstein DZ, Pradhan KR, Carp GI, Archer TJ, Day AC, Sekundo W, Dhungana P. Small Incision Lenticule Extraction for Hyperopia: 3-Month Refractive and Visual Outcomes. J Refract Surg 2019; 35:24-30. [PMID: 30633784 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20181025-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 10/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate visual and refractive outcomes of small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) for hyperopia. METHODS This prospective study of vertex-centered hyperopic SMILE used the VisuMax femtosecond laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany). Inclusion criteria were maximum attempted hyperopic meridian of between +1.00 and +7.00 diopters (D) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/40 or better. Lenticule parameters were 6.3- to 6.7-mm diameter, 2-mm transition zone, 30-µm minimum thickness, and 120-µm cap thickness. Standard outcomes analysis was performed for the 3-month data, including contrast sensitivity using the Functional Vision Analyzer. RESULTS For 93 eyes treated, 3-month data were available for 82 (88%). Attempted spherical equivalent refraction was +5.62 ± 1.20 D (range: +1.00 to +6.90 D) and cylinder was -0.91 ± 0.68 D (range: 0.00 to -3.50 D). For eyes targeted for emmetropia (n = 36), uncorrected distance visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 89%. Spherical equivalent refraction relative to target was -0.17 ± 0.85 D (range: -2.20 to +3.00 D), with 59% within ±0.50 D and 76% within ±1.00 D. There was one line loss of CDVA in 17% of eyes, and one eye lost three lines (1.2%) but recovered to one line lost at 9 months. There was no clinically significant change in contrast sensitivity. CONCLUSIONS Refractive and visual outcomes 3 months after SMILE for hyperopia were promising, given the high degree of hyperopia corrected and relatively reduced CDVA in this population. Undercorrection of more than 1.00 D in 5 eyes might be partly explained by latent hyperopia in these young patients. [J Refract Surg. 2019;35(1):24-30.].
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Reinstein DZ, Carp GI, Archer TJ, Day AC, Vida RS. Outcomes for Hyperopic LASIK With the MEL 90 ® Excimer Laser. J Refract Surg 2019; 34:799-808. [PMID: 30540362 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20181019-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the outcomes of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for hyperopia using the Triple-A ablation profile with the MEL 90 excimer laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany). METHODS This retrospective analysis included 1,383 eyes treated by LASIK for hyperopia using the Triple-A ablation profile with the MEL 90 at London Vision Clinic, London, United Kingdom, between September 2013 and December 2016. Inclusion criteria were attempted hyperopic correction of +0.25 diopters (D) or higher and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/40 or better. Patients were observed for 1 year after surgery. Standard outcomes analysis was performed. RESULTS One-year data were available for 1,350 (97%) eyes. Mean attempted spherical equivalent refraction (SEQ) was +2.77 ± 1.34 D (range: +0.13 to +6.50 D) and mean cylinder was -0.67 ± 0.66 D (range: 0.00 to -5.00 D). Mean age was 54 ± 11 years (range: 21 to 75 years), and 57% were female. Postoperative spherical equivalent was ±0.50 D in 73% and ±1.00 D in 93% of eyes. Uncorrected distance visual acuity was 20/20 or better in 75% of eyes, relative to 93% with preoperative CDVA of 20/20 or better. One line of CDVA was lost in 17% of eyes and two lines were lost in 0.6% of eyes. There was a clinically insignificant but statistically significant increase (P < .01) in contrast sensitivity at 3 and 6 cycles per degree (cpd) and no change for 12 and 18 cpd. CONCLUSIONS LASIK for hyperopia with the MEL 90 excimer laser was found to satisfy accepted criteria for safety, efficacy, and stability. [J Refract Surg. 2018;34(12):799-808.].
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