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Vector analysis of astigmatic correction after small-incision lenticule extraction and femtosecond-assisted LASIK for low to moderate myopic astigmatism.
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The British journal of ophthalmology [Br J Ophthalmol] 2016 Apr; Vol. 100 (4), pp. 553-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jul 23. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Aim: To compare astigmatic correction between femtosecond-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).<br />Methods: A total of 111 patients were included in this prospective study. Fifty-seven eyes were treated with LASIK and 54 eyes were treated with SMILE for myopia with low to moderate (-0.25 to -4.0 D) astigmatism. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity and manifest refraction were measured preoperatively and at 1 and 3 months postoperatively. Visual and refractive outcomes were reported. Changes in refractive astigmatism were evaluated using vector analysis.<br />Results: Preoperative characteristics were similar between both groups. The UDVA at 1 and 3 months was better in the LASIK group compared with the SMILE group (p<0.009). Postoperative cylinder was higher in the SMILE group (p<0.001). Fewer eyes attained the attempted cylindrical correction in the SMILE group (p<0.029). Vector analysis showed no significant difference in target-induced astigmatism (p=0.091) and angle of error (p>0.596) between the two groups. Surgically induced astigmatism was significantly lower in the SMILE group (p<0.023), while the difference vector (p<0.001) and absolute angle of error (p<0.016) were significantly higher in the SMILE group. No significant difference was found in these parameters between 1 and 3 months in both groups (p>0.122).<br />Conclusions: Our results showed that SMILE offered a less favourable astigmatic correction comparable to femtosecond-assisted LASIK in eyes with low to moderate myopic astigmatism. The alignment of treatment was more variable in SMILE, leading to a lower efficacy compared with LASIK by 3 months postoperatively.<br /> (Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://www.bmj.com/company/products-services/rights-and-licensing/)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Astigmatism physiopathology
Cornea physiopathology
Corneal Topography
Female
Humans
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ methods
Male
Myopia physiopathology
Prospective Studies
Refraction, Ocular physiology
Treatment Outcome
Visual Acuity physiology
Astigmatism surgery
Corneal Stroma surgery
Corneal Surgery, Laser methods
Lasers, Excimer therapeutic use
Myopia surgery
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1468-2079
- Volume :
- 100
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The British journal of ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26206791
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2015-307238