研究目的
To evaluate the effect of an aspheric LASIK refractive enhancement performed by relifting the original flap on the higher order aberrations (HOA) of the eye and the relationship between central corneal thickness (CCT) and intra-ocular pressure (IOP).
研究成果
LASIK enhancement with an aspheric ablation profile did not significantly impact on the average values for HOAs, IOP or CCT. For individual cases, the likely shift in magnitude of coma, trefoil and SA can be estimated and, the change in SA is correlated with changes in CCT. The change in the abscissa value linking IOP with CCT may be an indication of changes in biomechanical properties of the cornea in the central region.
研究不足
The study was limited to a consecutive case series of 30 eyes, which may not be representative of all cases. The study did not compare different types of lasers or ablation profiles.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Consecutive case series of 30 eyes requiring refractive enhancement from 1804 uncomplicated primary LASIK procedures performed in
2:Flap relift and wavefront optimized ablation (Wavelight Allegretto Eye Q 400 Hz excimer laser) were performed in all cases. Pre-and post-operative examination included Shack-Hartmann aberrometry for 3 mm and 5 mm pupil sizes, CCT and IOP. Postoperative results at 1 year were compared to baseline values. Sample Selection and Data Sources:
20 Patients referred for refractive enhancement due to non-tolerated residual refractive error and uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) after primary LASIK performed during
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
20 Wavelight Allegretto Eye-Q 400 Hz excimer laser, Pentacam HR, Oculus Optikger?te GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany, L 80 wave+, Luneau SAS, Prunay-le-Gillon, France, Visante OCT anterior segment imaging, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany, Auto Non-Contact Tonometer, Reichert Inc., Buffalo, NY, USA.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Preoperative assessment, surgical procedure, postoperative treatment and assessment.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed to determine the significance of change in the mean high order aberrations (HOAs), central corneal thickness (CCT), and measured intra-ocular pressure (IOP) in comparison to baseline values (Student t-test, 2-sample assuming unequal variances for data with normal distribution and, where appropriate, Mann Whitney U test for nonparametric analysis).
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