Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in myopia: 2-year results

Abstract

LASIK is an accurate, effective and stable procedure for correcting myopia of -5 to -10 D. Results are less precise in myopia up to -15 D, and some visual loss occurs in a number of patients. In myopia > -15 D, results are not satisfactory because of poor accuracy and low stability.

Laser-in-situ-Keratomileusis mit einem Flying-Spot-Excimerlaser und dem Mikrokeratom nach Carriazo-Barraquer - Ergebnisse nach 6 Monaten

“…Andere Studien berichten über stabile Refraktionen bereits innerhalb der ersten 3 postoperativen Monate nach LASIK [14,16], jedoch wird ein postoperativer Untersuchungszeitraum von mindestens 6 Monaten vorgeschlagen, um Effekte der Wundheilung mitzuerfassen [11]. Ebenso ist davon auszugehen, dass die Korrektur höherer Myopien eine geringere Genauigkeit und Langzeitstabilität aufweist [5], bei höhe-rem Risiko einer iatrogenen Keratektasie.…”

Visual outcome and patient satisfaction after corneal and refractive surgery

“…12,[52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70] For moderate to high myopia (>-6.0 D), the results show more variation. 53,59,68,[70][71][72][73][74][75][76][77] (Tables 1 and 2) PRK and LASIK candidates typically have healthy eyes; thus, achieving and maintaining high levels of (subjective) satisfaction after surgery are important. Reports show that patient satisfaction after LASIK seems to range between 82% and 98%.…”

“…Reports show that patient satisfaction after LASIK seems to range between 82% and 98%. 8,12,72,78 Patients are generally very satisfied with their uncorrected vision, visual recovery and quality of life after LASIK treatment, with the majority of patients reporting that they would have the surgery again (up to 98%) and/or recommend the procedure to a friend up to (97%). 8,12,14,71,74,79 Myopic regression is a condition that can occur after LASIK.…”