
To evaluate the results of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in groups with different refractive errors.68 LASIK procedure have been performed in the following patient groups: Group 1 (-3.0 D to -6.0 D) n = 14; Group 2 (-6.25 D to -9.0 D) n = 29; Group 3 (-9.25 D to -14.0 D) n = 13; Group 4 (eyes with hyperopic refractive error between +1.75 D and +7.5 D) n = 12. A Moria CB manual mikrokeratom was used, flap thickness was 130 microns. Excimer laser treatment was carried out with Asclepion-Meditec MEL 70 G-Scan flying spot excimer laser. Follow-up time is 6 months.The preoperative correction decreased in Group 1. from -4.45 D +/- 0.93 D (SE = spherical equivalent) to -0.04 D +/- 0.13 D, in Group 2. from -7.81 D +/- 0.98 D (SE) to -0.56 D +/- 0.9 D, in Group 3. from -11.33 D +/- 1.97 D (SE) to -1.88 D +/- 1.64 D, and in Group 4. from +4.67 D +/- 1.67 D (SE) to +0.24 D +/- 0.50 D 6 months following LASIK. The best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) decreased by 2 or more Snellen lines in 4 eyes in Group 2, in 2 eyes in Group 3, and there was no change in Group 1 and Group 4. BSCVA improved by 2 or more Snellen lines in one eye in Group 2, in 2 eyes in Group 3 and there was no change in Group 1 and in Group 4.The preoperative correction decreased significantly following LASIK procedure in each patient group. The method was found to be effective, safe and durable during the 6 months follow-up. Application is recommended especially in eyes with a refractive error higher than -6.0 D due to possible intra- and early postoperative complications.
Adult, Male, Time Factors, Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ, Middle Aged, Refraction, Ocular, Refractive Errors, Refractive Surgical Procedures, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Aged
Adult, Male, Time Factors, Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ, Middle Aged, Refraction, Ocular, Refractive Errors, Refractive Surgical Procedures, Treatment Outcome, Humans, Female, Aged
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