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Smadja D, Mimouni M, Shoshani A, Kaiserman I, Lavy I, Santhiago MR. Accuracy of the Preoperative Predicted Percentage of Tissue Altered Calculation in Refractive Surgery Planning for Myopic LASIK. J Refract Surg 2022; 38:422-427. [PMID: 35858196 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20220602-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the reliability of the percentage of tissue altered (PTA) calculation as part of the planning strategy for myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) by comparing the estimated PTA provided by preoperative calculation to the postoperative PTA actually achieved in microkeratome-assisted myopic LASIK. METHODS This retrospective study included 3,624 eyes of 3,624 patients who underwent mechanical microkeratome-assisted LASIK surgery for myopic correction. The calculated preoperative PTA values based on the planned flap thickness and ablation depth were compared with the actual achieved postoperative PTA using the difference of corneal central thickness postoperatively for assessing the achieved ablation depth and the intraoperative ultrasound-assisted flap thickness measurement. Regression analysis was performed to reveal preoperative parameters that might influence PTA calculation accuracy. RESULTS The mean difference between the estimated and achieved PTA was 0.451 ± 3.45% (P < .001) (95% CI: 0.3708 to 0.5322) with a preoperative and postoperative mean PTA of 31.07 ± 4.07% and 31.52 ± 5.78%, respectively. The differences between the achieved and planned maximum ablation depth and flap thickness were 4.32 ± 13.70 µm (P < .001) and -1.61 ± 13.66 µm (P < .001), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Although a statistically significant difference was found between the preoperative calculated PTA and actually achieved PTA, the difference in PTA value (less than 1%) was clinically non-significant and indicated a highly reliable metric for preoperative refractive surgery planning. [J Refract Surg. 2022;38(7):422-427.].
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Zhang H, Lu P, Zhang D, Kou S, Bao K, Li C, Wang J, Mao Y. Watershed-scale assessment of surface water-related risks from shale gas development in mountainous areas, China. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2021; 279:111589. [PMID: 33223350 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Water risks are one of the key issues dominating environmental debates on shale gas development. Water withdrawals and wastewater discharges in shale gas fields of mountainous areas are more complicated than in plain areas due to different climatic, topographical and hydrological conditions, which would impact water resources. This research identifies the surface water-related risks from shale gas development in mountainous areas as water shortage and water pollution. Conceptions of accessibility for both water supply and water pollution are proposed to describe the vulnerability of water resources and the exposure to water pollution. Based on a risk probability model, a water risk assessment method for mountainous areas is constructed from the perspectives of dangers, exposures and vulnerabilities. Finally, the assessment method is applied in Chongqing, China. The results show that, from 2010 to 2020, the water consumption of shale gas development has a little impact on regional water resources in total, but more significant impacts are seen in a few areas, including the seasonal water-deficient areas in Western Chongqing, the urban and suburban areas with high pollutant loadings in Midwest Chongqing, and other areas with high pollutant accessibility and vulnerable water environments. The surface water-related risks of the shale gas development in Chongqing are principally composed of low and relatively low levels of risks, which cover 60% of the total area of Chongqing and display a spatial difference of west > northeast > southeast areas. Based on Monte Carlo method, the results of uncertainty analyses show the model is reliable. This research provides a reference for water comprehensive risk assessment of shale gas development in mountainous areas.
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- The Key Laboratory of GIS Application Research, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 401331, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing, 400044, China; Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing, 400044, China; Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disaster Dynamics and Control, Chongqing, 400044, China; Department of Environmental Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.
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- Sinopec East China Company, Jiangsu, Nanjing, 210011, China.
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- Sinopec East China Company, Jiangsu, Nanjing, 210011, China.
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- Chongqing Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Chongqing, 401147, China.
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- Chongqing Environmental Engineering Assessment Center, Chongqing, 401121, China.
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Caixinha M, Oliveira P, Aires ID, Ambrósio AF, Santiago AR, Santos M, Santos J. In Vivo Characterization of Corneal Changes in a Type 1 Diabetic Animal Model. ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE & BIOLOGY 2019; 45:823-832. [PMID: 30606634 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2018.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2018] [Revised: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease that affects 9% of the adult population, promoting an increase in glucose concentration that affects the corneal structure, namely, its thickness, as well as the constituents and flow of the aqueous humor. In this study, high-frequency transducers (20-MHz and 50-MHz) were used to measure and characterize changes in the corneal and aqueous humor in streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic rats followed over 8 weeks. Increases of 24.6 and 15.4 μm in central corneal thickness were measured with the 20-MHz and 50-MHz probes, respectively, in DM rats (p < 0.001). The increases in thickness of the different corneal layers ranged from 7% to 17%. Structural alterations of the aqueous humor were also studied by relating the amplitudes of the anterior lens and posterior cornea boundary signals, the result of which was denominated by pseudo-attenuation. The results revealed an increase of 49% at week 8 compared with the baseline values (p < 0.020, with the 50-MHz probe). This study illustrated that high-frequency ultrasound can be used to measure corneal layer thickness and study the alterations promoted by diabetes in the eye's anterior segment. Those assessments may allow early detection of DM, improving the monitoring of diabetic patients.
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- CEMMPRE, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Department of Physics, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal.
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CNC.IBILI Consortium, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CNC.IBILI Consortium, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Coimbra Institute for Clinical and Biomedical Research (iCBR), Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; CNC.IBILI Consortium, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CEMMPRE, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- CEMMPRE, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal; Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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Reinstein DZ, Carp GI, Archer TJ, Vida RS. Outcomes of Re-treatment by LASIK After SMILE. J Refract Surg 2018; 34:578-588. [PMID: 30199561 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20180717-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the outcomes of LASIK re-treatments after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). METHODS Retrospective review of all eyes to have undergone a re-treatment by LASIK after primary SMILE between September 2013 and January 2016. Thin-flap LASIK was used in most cases as long as sufficient tissue was available for safe flap creation between the maximum epithelial thickness and minimum cap thickness. Otherwise, the SMILE interface was converted into a LASIK flap by the Circle technique or side cut only. The multivariate nomogram for LASIK re-treatments was used, including sphere, cylinder, age, and primary spherical equivalent (SEQ) as variables. Patients were observed for 1 year after surgery and standard outcomes analysis was performed. RESULTS A total of 116 LASIK re-treatments were performed in a population of 2,643 consecutive SMILE procedures, indicating a re-treatment rate of 4.39%. Mean attempted SEQ was -0.05 ± 0.99 diopters (D) (range: -1.88 to +1.50 D). Mean cylinder was -0.70 ± 0.55 D (range: 0.00 to -2.25 D). Postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity was 20/20 or better in 81% of eyes, for a population with corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/20 or better in 95% before re-treatment. Mean postoperative SEQ relative to the target was +0.19 ± 0.49 D (range: -0.88 to +2.13 D), with 74% within ±0.50 D. Mean postoperative cylinder was -0.29 ± 0.24 D (range: 0.00 to -1.25 D). There was one line loss of CDVA in 15% of eyes, but no eyes lost two or more lines. There was a small increase in contrast sensitivity (P < .05). Overcorrection was identified in myopic re-treatments (n = 20) of -1.00 D or more; mean postoperative SEQ was +0.59 ± 0.64 D (range: -0.63 to +2.13 D). CONCLUSIONS Re-treatment after SMILE by LASIK achieved excellent visual and refractive outcomes, although these results indicate that myopic LASIK retreatment after primary myopic SMILE requires a different nomogram than for myopic LASIK re-treatment after primary myopic LASIK. [J Refract Surg. 2018;34(9):578-588.].
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Reinstein DZ, Carp GI, Archer TJ, Vida RS. Inferior pseudo-hinge fulcrum technique and intraoperative complications of laser in situ keratomileusis retreatment after small-incision lenticule extraction. J Cataract Refract Surg 2018; 44:1355-1362. [PMID: 30287159 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.07.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2018] [Revised: 07/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe the evolution of a flap-lift technique for laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) retreatment after small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and report the incidence of complications. SETTING London Vision Clinic, London, United Kingdom. DESIGN Retrospective case series. METHODS All retreatments between September 2013 and January 2017 were included. A bimanual inferior pseudo-hinge fulcrum flap-lift technique was developed to minimize the chance of tearing or entering the small incision. A flap lifter and a McPherson forceps were inserted into the inferior one third of the flap, slightly angled up to avoid perforating the small-incision lenticule extraction interface. One instrument provided countertraction, and the second separated the interface superiorly, keeping the tip away from the incision. One instrument was held against the hinge for the second instrument to separate the inferior one third. The incidence of intraoperative complications was analyzed. RESULTS The study evaluated 162 retreatments (4.12%) for 3933 small-incision lenticule extraction treatments (1-year maturity). The retreatment was LASIK (n = 135), side-cut only (n = 1), cap-to-flap procedure (CIRCLE) (n = 3), or photorefractive keratectomy (n = 23). Two eyes (1.4%) had a tear to the small incision. The small-incision lenticule extraction interface was accessed in 8 eyes (5.8%), 1 (0.7%) centrally, and the interface was lifted in 1 eye (0.7%). There were no complications in the last 84 consecutive procedures (60%) using the finalized technique. CONCLUSION The bimanual inferior pseudo-hinge fulcrum decreased the risk for accessing the small-incision lenticule extraction interface or tearing the small incision.
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- Dan Z Reinstein
- From the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Carp, Archer, Vida), London, and Biomedical Science Research Institute (Reinstein, Archer), University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France; Northern Ireland.
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- From the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Carp, Archer, Vida), London, and Biomedical Science Research Institute (Reinstein, Archer), University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France; Northern Ireland
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- From the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Carp, Archer, Vida), London, and Biomedical Science Research Institute (Reinstein, Archer), University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France; Northern Ireland
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- From the London Vision Clinic (Reinstein, Carp, Archer, Vida), London, and Biomedical Science Research Institute (Reinstein, Archer), University of Ulster, Coleraine, United Kingdom; Department of Ophthalmology (Reinstein), Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie (Reinstein), Paris, France; Northern Ireland
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Lackerbauer CA, Kollias A, Kreutzer TC, Ulbig M, Kampik A, Grueterich M. Amadeus® II Microkeratome: Optimizing Microkeratome Settings for High Flap Accuracy Using Optical Low Coherence Reflectometry. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 20:41-7. [DOI: 10.1177/112067211002000105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose To investigate the impact of various experimental microkeratome settings and blade reuse on the accuracy of the flap thickness created with the new Amadeus® II microkeratome (SIS, Ziemer Ophthalmic, Port, Switzerland). Methods In this prospective study, 120 porcine eyes were used to create corneal flaps with the Amadeus® II using 2 different cutting heads (140 μm, 160 μm) with the Surepass® blade. Using each blade twice, a head advance speed of 1.5 mm/s and 3.5 mm/s and oscillation rates of 8000 rpm, 10,000 rpm, and 13,000 rpm were used. Flap thickness was measured by optical low coherence reflectometry (OLCR). Descriptive statistical analysis was based on means, medians, and quartiles, with graphical representation on box plot. Pearson correlation test and Mann-Whitney U-test for unpaired samples were employed to identify the impact of different settings. Results Using the 140 μm cutting head, highest precision of the flap thickness was achieved with a head advance rate of 1.5 mm/s and an oscillation rate of 10,000 rpm (mean 132.1±10.0 μm; range 120.2–147.2 μm). Reusing the blade, highest accuracy (mean 130±6.9 μm; range 118.5–135 μm) was achieved with 8000 rpm. Using the 160 μm cutting head, an optimum flap thickness was reached with a head advance rate of 3.5 mm/s and an oscillation rate of 13,000 rpm (mean 162.4±7.7 μm; range 151.9–169.8 μm). Reusing the blade with the 160 μm cutting head, an adjustment to 3.5 mm/s and 10,000 rpm was necessary (mean 157.4±7.7 μm; range 153.7–161.8 μm). Conclusions Optimized microkeratome settings lead to minimized deviation from the intended flap thickness and are mandatory to improve flap accuracy. OLCR is an ideal method to proof individualized settings.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich - Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich - Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich - Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich - Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich - Germany
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Reinstein DZ, Carp GI, Archer TJ, Lewis TA, Gobbe M, Moore J, Moore T. Long-term Visual and Refractive Outcomes After LASIK for High Myopia and Astigmatism From -8.00 to -14.25 D. J Refract Surg 2017; 32:290-7. [PMID: 27163613 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20160310-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 01/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate outcomes of high myopic LASIK using the MEL 80 excimer laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany). METHODS Retrospective analysis of 479 consecutive high myopic LASIK procedures (318 patients) using the MEL 80 excimer laser and VisuMax femtosecond laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec) in 77% of cases or zero compression Hansatome microkeratome (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, NY) in 23% of cases. Inclusion criteria were preoperative spherical equivalent refraction (SEQ) of between -8.00 and -14.25 diopters (D) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/20 or better. Patients were observed for a minimum of 1 year. Flap thickness was between 80 and 160 µm and optical zone was between 5.75 and 6.50 mm. Standard outcomes analysis was performed. RESULTS Mean attempted SEQ was -9.39 ± 1.22 D (range: -8.00 to -14.18 D) and mean cylinder was -1.03 ± 0.84 D (range: 0.00 to -4.50 D). Mean age was 37 ± 9 years (range: 21 to 60 years) with 54% female patients. Postoperative SEQ was ±0.50 D in 55% and ±1.00 D in 83% of eyes after primary treatment. After re-treatment, 69% of eyes were within ±0.50 D and 95% were within ±1.00 D. UDVA was 20/20 or better in 89% of eyes after final treatment. One line of CDVA was lost in 3% of eyes and no eyes lost two or more lines. Statistically significant increases (P < .001) were measured in contrast sensitivity (CSV-1000) at 12 and 18 cycles per degree. CONCLUSIONS The MEL 80 excimer laser was found to achieve high efficacy and safety for treatment of high myopia between -8.00 and -14.25 D and up to -4.50 D of cylinder. [J Refract Surg. 2016;32(5):290-297.].
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Zhang C, Che J, Yu J, Yu L, Yu D, Zhao G. Using femtosecond laser to create customized corneal flaps for patients with low and moderate refractive error differing in corneal thickness. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0121291. [PMID: 25807232 PMCID: PMC4373722 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0121291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This study is designed to evaluate the visual outcomes, accuracy, and predictability of corneal flaps with different thicknesses created by 60-kHz femtosecond laser according to different corneal thicknesses in the patients with low and moderate refractive error. A total of 182 eyes were divided according to the central corneal thickness (470 μm-499 μm in Group A, 500 μm-549 μm in Group B, and 550 μm-599 μm in Group C) and underwent femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK for a target corneal flap thickness (100 μm for Group A, 110 μm for Group B, and 120 μm for Group C). Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), and refractive status were examined. The flap thickness of each eye was measured by anterior segment optical coherence tomography (AS-OCT) on 30 points at 1-month follow-up to assess the accuracy and predictability. Postoperatively, at least 75% of eyes had a UDVA of 20/16 or better, less than 2% of eyes lost one line, over 30% of eyes gained one or more lines in CDVA, at least 95% of eyes had astigmatism of less than 0.25 D, all eyes achieved a correction within ± 1.00 D from the target spherical equivalent refraction. The visual and refractive outcomes did not differ significantly in all groups (P >0.05). The mean flap thickness was 100.36 ± 4.32 μm (range: 95-113 μm) in Group A, 111.64 ± 3.62 μm (range: 108-125 μm) in Group B, and 122.32 ± 2.88 μm (range: 112-128 μm) in Group C. The difference at each measured point among the three groups was significant (P < 0.05). The accuracy and predictability were satisfactory in all three groups. In conclusion, this customized treatment yielded satisfactory clinical outcomes with accurate and predictable flap thickness for patients with low and moderate refractive error.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, People’s Hospital of Laiwu, Laiwu, Shandong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First People’s Hospital of Foshan, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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Yvon C, Archer TJ, Gobbe M, Reinstein DZ. Comparison of Higher-Order Aberration Induction Between Manual Microkeratome and Femtosecond Laser Flap Creation. J Refract Surg 2015; 31:130-5. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20150122-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 12/01/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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LEI YULIN, ZHENG XIUYUN, HOU JIE, XU BAOZENG, MU GUOYING. Effects of long-term soft contact lens wear on the corneal thickness and corneal epithelial thickness of myopic subjects. Mol Med Rep 2014; 11:2020-6. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2014.2964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Corneal assessment technologies: Current status. Surv Ophthalmol 2014; 59:599-614. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2014.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2013] [Revised: 05/15/2014] [Accepted: 05/20/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M. Lenticule Thickness Readout for Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Compared to Artemis Three-Dimensional Very High-Frequency Digital Ultrasound Stromal Measurements. J Refract Surg 2014; 30:304-9. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20140416-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Santhiago MR, Wilson SE, Hallahan KM, Smadja D, Lin M, Ambrosio R, Singh V, Sinha Roy A, Dupps WJ. Changes in custom biomechanical variables after femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy for myopia. J Cataract Refract Surg 2014; 40:918-28. [PMID: 24726160 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2013] [Revised: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 11/21/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze changes in new biomechanical descriptors with myopic femtosecond laser-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), compare them with the biomechanical response after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with similar levels of myopic ablation, and evaluate correlations between changes in custom variables and biomechanically relevant variables. SETTING Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. DESIGN Cohort study. METHODS Custom biomechanical variables from the Optical Response Analyzer were assessed preoperatively and 1 and 3 months postoperatively. Differences between preoperative values and postoperative values were determined. Intraindividual change (preoperative value minus postoperative value) was calculated and compared with changes after PRK. The correlation of the change in each custom biomechanical variable with the preoperative central corneal thickness, residual stromal bed tissue ablated, and percentage of tissue depth altered was also studied. RESULTS The study enrolled 156 eyes of 156 consecutive patients. Fifteen variables changed significantly after femtosecond myopic LASIK and were stable postoperatively because no significant difference was shown between 1-month values and 3-month values. Comparison of the changes in biomechanical variables between LASIK and PRK eyes showed no significant differences. Surgical changes in several custom biomechanical variables correlated with the percentage of tissue depth altered. CONCLUSIONS The results provide the first reference values for a more comprehensive panel of indicators of the biomechanical response to myopic LASIK and PRK. Changes in custom variables reflected a consistent decrease in corneal biomechanical resistance to deformation after myopic femtosecond LASIK and PRK. For comparable attempted corrections, biomechanical changes were comparable between femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK and PRK. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S) Proprietary or commercial disclosures are listed after the references.
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- Marcony R Santhiago
- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- From Cole Eye Institute (Santhiago, Wilson, Hallahan, Smadja, Lin, Singh, Roy, Dupps) and the Department of Biomedical Engineering (Dupps), Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA; the Departments of Ophthalmology, University São Paulo (Santhiago), Sao Paulo, Federal University of São Paulo (Ambrosio), São Paulo, and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (Santhiago), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Li J, Ma H, Zhao Z, Hou C, Shao Y, Waller S, Chen W. Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty using precut anterior lamellar cap for herpes simplex keratitis: a long-term follow-up study. Br J Ophthalmol 2014; 98:448-53. [DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2013-304199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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December consultation #5. J Cataract Refract Surg 2013; 39:1935-6. [PMID: 24286845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Kymionis GD, Kontadakis GA, Grentzelos MA, Panagopoulou SI, Stojanovic N, Kankariya VP, Henderson BA, Pallikaris IG. Thin-flap laser in situ keratomileusis with femtosecond-laser technology. J Cataract Refract Surg 2013; 39:1366-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.03.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Revised: 03/09/2013] [Accepted: 03/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Zhang J, Zhou Y, Zhai C, Tian L. Comparison of 2 femtosecond lasers for laser in situ keratomileusis flap creation. J Cataract Refract Surg 2013; 39:922-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.01.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2012] [Revised: 01/04/2013] [Accepted: 01/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Flap thickness in eyes with ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2012; 38:752-7. [PMID: 22424807 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.11.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2011] [Revised: 11/15/2011] [Accepted: 11/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To measure central flap thickness in eyes with ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and to compare these values with estimated anticipated flap thickness based on mean published values for each device used for flap creation. SETTING Emory Vision at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. DESIGN Retrospective comparative case series, using published data for controls. METHODS Confocal microscopic analysis was performed using the Confoscan 3 device to measure central flap thickness in eyes with ectasia after LASIK. Pre-LASIK records were evaluated for information, including basic patient demographics, preoperative corneal topographies, estimated anticipated flap thickness based on the mean average thickness values, and residual stromal bed (RSB) thickness calculations using measured and estimated flap thicknesses. RESULTS Fifty eyes of 29 patients were evaluated. The mean measured flap thickness was 138 μm ± 26 (SD) (range 90 to 220 μm). There were no significant differences between measured and estimated flap thicknesses (138 μm versus 135 μm; P=.5) or RSB thickness (329 μm versus 332 μm; P=.7), nor were there differences in flap thickness between eyes developing ectasia with normal corneal topographies and eyes with abnormal corneal topographies. One eye had a measured flap resulting in an unintended RSB thickness less than 250 μm; this eye also had abnormal topography. CONCLUSIONS Measured central flap thickness was not thicker than estimated in most eyes developing ectasia after LASIK. Thus, excessively thick flaps do not appear to be a major contributing factor to the pathogenesis of ectasia after LASIK. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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Repeatability of intraoperative central corneal and residual stromal thickness measurement using a handheld ultrasound pachymeter. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 38:278-82. [PMID: 22133548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2011] [Revised: 06/13/2011] [Accepted: 08/13/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine and compare the repeatability of intraoperative central corneal thickness (CCT) and residual stromal bed thickness measurements using a handheld ultrasound (US) pachymeter. SETTING London Vision Clinic, London, United Kingdom. DESIGN Comparative evaluation of a diagnostic test or technology. METHODS This study comprised eyes that had laser in situ keratomileusis retreatment by flap lift in which handheld US pachymetry (Corneo-Gage Plus 50 MHz) had been performed intraoperatively. In each case, 5 consecutive measurements were obtained centrally immediately before and after the flap was lifted. The within-eye repeatability was calculated as the standard deviation of the 5 repeated measurements for the CCT measurements and the central residual stromal thickness (RST) measurements. RESULTS The study evaluated 134 eyes (79 patients). The mean CCT was 467 μm ± 40 (SD) (range 393 to 577 μm). The repeatability of CCT measurements was 6.83 μm, the coefficient of repeatability was 13.40 μm, and the coefficient of variation (CoV) was 1.46%. The mean central RST was 335 ± 46 μm (range 259 to 465 μm). The repeatability of central RST measurements was 4.91 μm, the coefficient of repeatability was 9.62 μm, and the CoV was 1.46%. CONCLUSION The repeatability of intraoperative handheld US pachymetry was similar between measurements of CCT and measurements of central RST; the CoV was 1.46% in both cases.
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Reinstein DZ. November consultation #2. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2011.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M. Comparison of residual stromal bed thickness measurement among very high-frequency digital ultrasound, intraoperative handheld ultrasound, and optical coherence tomography. J Refract Surg 2011; 28:42-7. [PMID: 21913632 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20110825-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2011] [Accepted: 07/25/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare residual stromal thickness (RST) measurement by three methods: very high-frequency digital ultrasound (VHFDU), intraoperative handheld ultrasound (US), and optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS This was a retrospective analysis of 93 eyes (55 patients) that underwent LASIK retreatment by flap lift where VHFDU and OCT measurements were obtained before the retreatment and intraoperative US RST measurement was performed after lifting the flap. Corneal vertex RST measurements for intraoperative US and OCT were compared with the VHFDU measurement. Linear regression and Bland-Altman analysis were performed. RESULTS Mean corneal vertex RST was 327±53 μm for VHFDU, 338±54 μm for intraoperative US, and 326±43 μm for OCT. Mean difference between VHFDU and intraoperative US was 11±11 μm (range: -12 to 46 μm). Mean difference between VHFDU and OCT was -2±23 μm (range: -53 to 57 μm). The coefficient of determination (R(2)) was 0.96 between VHFDU and intraoperative US and 0.82 between VHFDU and OCT. Intraoperative US was on average 11 μm thicker than VHFDU independent of RST value. Optical coherence tomography was on average thicker than VHFDU for low RST values (250 to 300 μm) and thinner than VHFDU for high RST values (>350 μm). The RST was thicker than VHFDU by >10 μm in 50% and >20 μm in 21% of eyes measured with intraoperative US and by >10 μm in 32% and >20 μm in 18% of eyes measured with OCT. CONCLUSIONS Residual stromal thickness measured by both intraoperative US and OCT was thicker than VHFDU in a significant number of eyes, which could have resulted in retreatment being performed in an eye with insufficient RST.
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- Dan Z Reinstein
- London Vision Clinic, London, United Kingdom. dzr@londonvisionclinic@com
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M. LASIK Flap Thickness Profile and Reproducibility of the Standard vs Zero Compression Hansatome Microkeratomes: Three-Dimensional Display with Artemis VHF Digital Ultrasound. J Refract Surg 2011; 27:417-26. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20101110-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2010] [Accepted: 09/15/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Comparison of laser in situ keratomileusis flaps created by 3 femtosecond lasers and a microkeratome. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:349-57. [PMID: 21241920 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2010] [Revised: 08/02/2010] [Accepted: 08/17/2010] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the thickness and side-cut angle of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flaps created by 1 of 3 femtosecond lasers or a microkeratome using Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography (OCT). SETTING Department of Ophthalmology, Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. DESIGN Comparative case series. METHODS Flap creation for bilateral LASIK was performed using an IntraLase (femtosecond group 1), VisuMax (femtosecond group 2), or Femto LDV (femtosecond group 3) femtosecond laser or an M2 microkeratome. Flap thickness was determined at 14 points. The side-cut angle was measured in 4 directions at the margin interface. Measurements were taken 2 months postoperatively using an RTVue Fourier-domain OCT device and integrated software. RESULTS Femtosecond group 1 comprised 50 eyes; femtosecond group 2, 40 eyes; femtosecond group 3, 64 eyes; and the microkeratome group, 52 eyes. Eyes in femtosecond groups 1 and 2 had relatively even flap configuration. Flaps in femtosecond group 3 and the microkeratome group had a meniscus shape. Flaps in femtosecond group 1 had the least difference between the mean peripheral and the central flap thickness (P<.001). The greatest flap thickness predictability (measured versus intended thickness) was in femtosecond group 3 (P<.001). Flaps in femtosecond group 1 had a side-cut angle closest to 90 degrees (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS Flap morphology differed according to the system used. The 3 femtosecond laser systems appeared to be superior to the microkeratome system generally. The 3 femtosecond laser systems also produced different flap configurations depending on their individual mechanisms.
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Contrast sensitivity after zyoptix tissue saving LASIK and standard LASIK for myopia with 6-month followup. J Ophthalmol 2011; 2011:839371. [PMID: 21584259 PMCID: PMC3090770 DOI: 10.1155/2011/839371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2010] [Accepted: 01/19/2011] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This control-matched comparative study evaluated changes in contrast sensitivity after Zyoptix tissue-saving (TS) LASIK and Planoscan standard LASIK (Technolas 217z, Bausch & Lomb) for myopia 6 months postoperatively. 102 TS LASIK-treated eyes were matched with 102 standard LASIK-treated eyes (divided into low, moderate, and high groups). There were no significant differences in refraction outcomes between the groups postoperatively. In high group, a significant reduction in contrast sensitivity after TS LASIK was found at high spatial frequencies (P < .05) under photopic conditions and at middle to high spatial frequencies (P < .05) under mesopic conditions. And significant reduction was also found in standard LASIK at high spatial frequency (P < .05) under mesopic conditions. The reduction was significantly lower in TS LASIK than that in standard LASIK at high spatial frequencies (P < .05) under mesopic conditions. TS LASIK was prone to reduce mesopic contrast sensitivity of high myopia at high spatial frequencies.
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Issa A, Al Hassany U. Femtosecond laser flap parameters and visual outcomes in laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:665-74. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.10.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2010] [Revised: 10/24/2010] [Accepted: 10/27/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hall RC, Mohamed FK, Htoon HM, Tan DT, Mehta JS. Laser in situ keratomileusis flap measurements: Comparison between observers and between spectral-domain and time-domain anterior segment optical coherence tomography. J Cataract Refract Surg 2011; 37:544-51. [PMID: 21333877 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.10.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2009] [Revised: 08/31/2010] [Accepted: 10/05/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Reece C Hall
- Singapore National Eye Centre, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M, Silverman RH, Coleman DJ. Repeatability of layered corneal pachymetry with the artemis very high-frequency digital ultrasound arc-scanner. J Refract Surg 2010; 26:646-59. [PMID: 19928698 PMCID: PMC4464782 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20091105-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2008] [Accepted: 09/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the three-dimensional repeatability of thickness measurements for epithelium, stroma, cornea, flap, and residual stromal bed using the Artemis very high-frequency (VHF) digital ultrasound arc-scanner (ArcScan Inc). METHODS Five consecutive measurements were obtained for 10 eyes of 10 patients 1 year after LASIK using the Artemis VHF digital ultrasound arc-scanner across the central 10-mm diameter of the cornea. Repeatability analysis was performed for thickness measurements for each corneal layer-epithelium, stroma, cornea, flap, and residual stromal bed. The standard deviation of repeated measurements (point-repeatability) was calculated for each measurement location in 0.1-mm steps for the 10×10-mm matrix. The pooled standard deviation of the point-repeatability for each measurement location within the central 1-, 2-, and 3-mm radius was calculated (region-repeatability). The corneal thickness of the baseline scan set was compared to that of subsequent scan sets within the same session and plotted over time to assess any possible hydration effects of the immersion technique. RESULTS The repeatability at the corneal vertex was 0.58 μm for epithelium, 1.78 μm for stroma, 1.68 μm for cornea, 1.68 μm for flap, and 2.27 μm for residual stromal bed. The region-repeatability within the central 1-mm radius was 1.01 μm for epithelium, 3.44 μm for stroma, 3.35 μm for cornea, 2.81 μm for flap, and 3.97 μm for residual stromal bed. The mean difference in corneal thickness from the baseline value was within 1.25 μm for each of the subsequent four scan sets over a 5-minute immersion period. CONCLUSIONS Layered pachymetry of the epithelium, stroma, cornea, flap, and residual stromal bed showed high repeatability with the Artemis VHF digital ultrasound arc-scanner. The high repeatability validates the use of the Artemis for in vivo layered pachymetry.
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Prakash G, Ashok Kumar D, Agarwal A, Sarvanan Y, Jacob S, Agarwal A. Evaluation of bilateral minimum thickness of normal corneas based on Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography. J Cataract Refract Surg 2010; 36:1365-72. [PMID: 20656161 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.02.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2009] [Revised: 01/15/2010] [Accepted: 02/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M. Corneal ablation depth readout of the MEL 80 excimer laser compared to Artemis three-dimensional very high-frequency digital ultrasound stromal measurements. J Refract Surg 2010; 26:949-59. [PMID: 20128534 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20100114-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2009] [Accepted: 10/15/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy of the ablation depth readout for the MEL 80 excimer laser (Carl Zeiss Meditec). METHODS Artemis 1 very high-frequency digital ultrasound measurements were obtained before and at least 3 months after LASIK in 121 eyes (65 patients). The Artemis-measured ablation depth was calculated as the maximum difference in stromal thickness before and after treatment. Laser in situ keratomileusis was performed using the MEL 80 excimer laser and the Hansatome microkeratome (Bausch & Lomb). The Aberration Smart Ablation profile was used in 56 eyes and the Tissue Saving Ablation profile was used in 65 eyes. All ablations were centered on the corneal vertex. Comparative statistics and linear regression analysis were performed between the laser readout ablation depth and Artemis-measured ablation depth. RESULTS The mean maximum myopic meridian was -6.66±2.40 diopters (D) (range: -1.50 to -10.00 D) for Aberration Smart Ablation-treated eyes and -6.50±2.56 D (range: -1.34 to -11.50 D) for Tissue Saving Ablation-treated eyes. The MEL 80 readout was found to overestimate the Artemis-measured ablation depth by 20±12 μm for Aberration Smart Ablation and by 21±12 μm for Tissue Saving Ablation profiles. CONCLUSIONS The accuracy of ablation depth measurement was improved by using the Artemis stromal thickness profile measurements before and after surgery to exclude epithelial changes. The MEL 80 readout was found to overestimate the achieved ablation depth. The linear regression equations could be used by MEL 80 users to adjust the ablation depth for predicted residual stromal thickness calculations without increasing the risk of ectasia due to excessive keratectomy depth as long as a suitable flap thickness bias is included.
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Reinstein DZ, Archer TJ, Gobbe M, Johnson N. Accuracy and Reproducibility of Artemis Central Flap Thickness and Visual Outcomes of LASIK with the Carl Zeiss Meditec VisuMax Femtosecond Laser and MEL 80 Excimer Laser Platforms. J Refract Surg 2010; 26:107-19. [PMID: 20163075 DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20100121-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2007] [Accepted: 02/03/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Slade SG, Durrie DS, Binder PS. A Prospective, Contralateral Eye Study Comparing Thin-Flap LASIK (Sub-Bowman Keratomileusis) with Photorefractive Keratectomy. Ophthalmology 2009; 116:1075-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2009.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2008] [Revised: 01/05/2009] [Accepted: 01/06/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Hsu SY, Liu YL, Chang MS, Lin CP. Accuracy of corneal flap thickness achieved by two different age MK-2000 microkeratomes. Eye (Lond) 2009; 23:2200-5. [PMID: 19218995 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2008.435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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AIMS To investigate the accuracy of corneal flap thickness (FT) using two different age MK-2000 microkeratomes. METHODS The prospective cohort study enroled 260 patients with refractive error. Flaps were created using two microkeratomes A and B (new and aged, respectively) with 130-mum heads in two patient groups and two times the same blade in both treated eyes of each patient. The variations in FTs were compared between two groups and between both operated eyes of each patient. The correlations were analysed between FT and CCT or keratometric power. RESULTS In the A and B groups, the average FTs were 123.3+/-18.7 and 147.5+/-19.1 mum respectively. Difference in measurements between the actual FTs of first eye operations in the A group and intended 130 mum of FTs was not significant (P=0.462), but those of second operated eyes in the A group and both treated eyes in the B group were significant (P<0.001). Second cut achieved a thinner flap and increased the variability in FT, and an aged microkeratome achieved a thicker flap than a new microkeratome and than that claimed by the manufacturer. Positive correlations were observed between preoperative CCT and FT (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS The first eye operation by a new MK-2000 microkeratome achieves the accuracy of the intended FT. FTs varied between first and second cuts of each patient and between two different age MK-2000 microkeratomes. LASIK surgeons should compare FT when using an aged MK-2000 microkeratome, and frequent and periodic comparison of FT achieved by all microkeratomes may be also recommended.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital and Institute of Medicine and Medicine Science, College of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Concerns regarding the increasing incidence of corneal ectasia following laser in situ keratomileusis procedures, together with increased understanding of the biomechanics of the cornea, has resulted in many refractive surgeons returning to surface ablation techniques such as photorefractive keratectomy. Even if surface ablation techniques offer a higher degree of safety than LASIK, they are associated with more pain and a slower visual recovery in the immediate postoperative period. This highlights the need for alternative procedures that offer the combined advantages of laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy. RECENT FINDINGS Sub-Bowman's keratomileusis is a new procedure that provides the biomechanical stability and associated safety of photorefractive keratectomy with the visual results and reduced pain experience of laser in situ keratomileusis. This technique involves the use of the femtosecond laser to create a customized corneal flap of between 90 and 110 mum with a diameter based on the requirements of the individual patient and the type of excimer laser being used. SUMMARY This review outlines the rationale for sub-Bowman's keratomileusis and describes the efficacy, tolerability and safety of the procedure compared with photorefractive keratectomy.
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Ruth AL, Lynn MJ, Randleman JB, Stulting RD. Blade source effect on laser in situ keratomileusis flap thickness with the Amadeus I microkeratome. J Cataract Refract Surg 2008; 34:407-10. [PMID: 18299064 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2007] [Accepted: 11/01/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the effect of different blades on laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap thickness created with the Amadeus I microkeratome (Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems). SETTING Emory University Department of Ophthalmology and Emory Vision, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. METHODS This retrospective nonrandomized comparative case study from January 2005 through June 2006 compared LASIK flap thickness created with blades from 2 manufacturers: the Surepass from Surgical Instrument Systems and distributed by AMO and the ML7090 CLB distributed by Med-Logics, Inc. Sex, preoperative corneal thickness, surgical-eye sequence, flap thickness and variance, and residual stromal bed were evaluated in each group. RESULTS This study evaluated 424 eyes of 226 patients. Surepass blades were used in 238 eyes and ML7090 CLB blades in 186 eyes. There were no significant differences between the 2 blade groups in preoperative corneal thickness, sex, or cases with corneal thickness greater than 550 microm. Mean flap thickness and variance were significantly lower in the ML7090 CLB group than in the Surepass group (P<.0001). There were no significant differences in flap thickness in either group based on sex; however, in both groups, flap thickness was significantly lower in second eyes and in eyes with a preoperative thickness less than 550 microm (P<.001). CONCLUSIONS The Amadeus I microkeratome created thinner, more consistent LASIK flaps with the ML7090 CLB blade than with the Surepass blade. Preoperative corneal thickness and eye sequence affected flap thickness, while sex did not.
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- Adrienne L Ruth
- Emory University Department of Ophthalmology, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Alió JL, Muftuoglu O, Ortiz D, Pérez-Santonja JJ, Artola A, Ayala MJ, Garcia MJ, de Luna GC. Ten-year follow-up of laser in situ keratomileusis for high myopia. Am J Ophthalmol 2008; 145:55-64. [PMID: 17996210 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2007.08.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2007] [Revised: 08/29/2007] [Accepted: 08/31/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the long-term outcomes of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for high myopia. DESIGN A long-term (10 years) follow-up retrospective interventional case series study. METHODS The study included 196 myopic eyes of 118 patients with a mean preoperative spherical equivalent of -13.95 +/- 2.79 diopter (D) treated with myopic LASIK at the Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante, Spain using the VISX 20/20 excimer laser (VISX Inc, Santa Monica, California, USA) and the Automated Corneal Shaper microkeratome (Chiron Vision, Irvine, California, USA). All patients were evaluated three months, one year, two years, five years, and 10 years postoperatively. The main outcome measures were refractive predictability and stability, mean corneal keratometry, topographical cylinder, safety, efficacy, stability of visual acuity, and postoperative complications. RESULTS At 10 years, 82 (42%) of 196 eyes were within +/-1.00 D and 119 (61%) were within +/-2.00 D. Fifty-four (27.5%) eyes underwent retreatments attributable to under correction and/or regression. The myopic regression decreases with time in eyes that did not undergo retreatment with a mean rate of -0.25 +/- 0.18 D per year. Eleven eyes (5%) lost more than 2 lines of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) and 78 eyes (40%) showed a postoperatively uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better. Two eyes (1%) with more than 15 D myopic correction developed corneal ectasia. CONCLUSIONS LASIK for myopia over -10 D is a safe procedure with myopic regression that slows down with time and a high rate of BSCVA increase in the long-term.
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- Jorge L Alió
- Vissum-Instituto Oftalmológico de Alicante and Division of Ophthalmology, Miguel Hernandez University, Medical School, Alicante, Spain.
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Randleman JB, Woodward M, Lynn MJ, Stulting RD. Risk Assessment for Ectasia after Corneal Refractive Surgery. Ophthalmology 2008; 115:37-50. [PMID: 17624434 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2007.03.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 468] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2006] [Revised: 03/30/2007] [Accepted: 03/30/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze the epidemiologic features of ectasia after excimer laser corneal refractive surgery, to identify risk factors for its development, and to devise a screening strategy to minimize its occurrence. DESIGN Retrospective comparative and case-control study. PARTICIPANTS All cases of ectasia after excimer laser corneal refractive surgery published in the English language with adequate information available through December 2005, unpublished cases seeking treatment at the authors' institution from 1998 through 2005, and a contemporaneous control group who underwent uneventful LASIK and experienced a normal postoperative course. METHODS Evaluation of preoperative characteristics, including patient age, gender, spherical equivalent refraction, pachymetry, and topographic patterns; perioperative characteristics, including type of surgery performed, flap thickness, ablation depth, and residual stromal bed (RSB) thickness; and postoperative characteristics including time to onset of ectasia. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Development of postoperative corneal ectasia. RESULTS There were 171 ectasia cases, including 158 published cases and 13 unpublished cases evaluated at the authors' institution. Ectasia occurred after LASIK in 164 cases (95.9%) and after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in 7 cases (4.1%). Compared with controls, more ectasia cases had abnormal preoperative topographies (35.7% vs. 0%; P<1.0x10(-15)), were significantly younger (34.4 vs. 40.0 years; P<1.0x10(-7)), were more myopic (-8.53 vs. -5.09 diopters; P<1.0x10(-7)), had thinner corneas before surgery (521.0 vs. 546.5 microm; P<1.0x10(-7)), and had less RSB thickness (256.3 vs. 317.3 microm; P<1.0x10(-10)). Based on subgroup logistic regression analysis, abnormal topography was the most significant factor that discriminated cases from controls, followed by RSB thickness, age, and preoperative corneal thickness, in that order. A risk factor stratification scale was created, taking all recognized risk factors into account in a weighted fashion. This model had a specificity of 91% and a sensitivity of 96% in this series. CONCLUSIONS A quantitative method can be used to identify eyes at risk for developing ectasia after LASIK that, if validated, represents a significant improvement over current screening strategies.
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Shankar H, Taranath D, Santhirathelagan CT, Pesudovs K. Anterior segment biometry with the Pentacam: Comprehensive assessment of repeatability of automated measurements. J Cataract Refract Surg 2008; 34:103-13. [PMID: 18165089 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2007.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 201] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2007] [Accepted: 09/06/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Grim M, Pablo R. Thin-flap LASIK to Increase the Range of Treatments Using the NIDEK EC-5000 CX Excimer Laser. J Refract Surg 2007; 23:S1050-3. [DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20071102-13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Reinstein DZ, Srivannaboon S, Archer TJ, Silverman RH, Sutton H, Coleman DJ. Probability Model of the Inaccuracy of Residual Stromal Thickness Prediction to Reduce the Risk of Ectasia After LASIK Part II: Quantifying Population Risk. J Refract Surg 2006; 22:861-70. [PMID: 17124880 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20061101-05] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To derive a statistical model to estimate the rate of excessive keratectomy depth below a selected cut-off residual stromal thickness (RST) given a minimum target RST and specific Clinical Protocol; apply the model to estimate the RST below which ectasia appears likely to occur and back-calculate the safe minimum target RST that should be used given a specific Clinical Protocol. METHODS Myopia and corneal thickness distribution were modeled for a population of 5212 eyes that underwent LASIK. The probability distribution of predicted target RST error (Part I) was used to calculate the rate of excessive keratectomy depth for this series. All treatments were performed using the same Clinical Protocol; one surgeon, Moria LSK-One microkeratome, NIDEK EC-5000 excimer laser, Orbscan pachymetry, and a minimum target RST of 250 microm--the Vancouver Clinical Protocol. The model estimated the RST below which ectasia appears likely to occur and back-calculated the safe minimum target RST. These values were recalculated for a series of microkeratomes using published flap thickness statistics as well as for the Clinical Protocol of one of the authors-the London Clinical Protocol. RESULTS In the series of 5212 eyes, 6 (0.12%) cases of ectasia occurred. The model predicted an RST of 191 microm for ectasia to occur and that a minimum target RST of 329 microm would have reduced the -rate of ectasia to 1: 1,000,000 for the Vancouver Clinical Protocol. The model predicted that the choice of microkeratome varied the rate of ectasia between 0.01 and 11,623 eyes per million and the safe minimum target RST between 220 and 361 microm. The model predicted the rate of ectasia would have been 0.000003: 1,000,000 had the London Clinical Protocol been used for the Vancouver case series. CONCLUSIONS There appears to be no universally safe minimum target RST to assess suitability for LASIK largely due to the disparity in accuracy and reproducibility of microkeratome flap thickness. This model may be used as a tool to evaluate the risk of ectasia due to excessive keratectomy depth and help determine the minimum target RST given a particular Clinical Protocol.
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- Dan Z Reinstein
- London Vision Clinic, 8 Devonshire Place, London W1G 6HP, United Kingdom.
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