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[Changes in visual function in myopia 12 months after photorefractive keratectomy].

H Langrová1, D Hejcmanová, J Peregrin

  • 1Ocní klinika FN, Hradec Králové.

Ceska a Slovenska Oftalmologie : Casopis Ceske Oftalmologicke Spolecnosti a Slovenske Oftalmologicke Spolecnosti
|March 18, 2000
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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is effective for myopia up to -6.0 D. Post-surgery, best corrected visual acuity and contrast sensitivity improved, reaching control levels in some groups.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Visual Optics

Context:

  • Myopia, a common refractive error, affects visual acuity and contrast sensitivity.
  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a surgical option for myopia correction.
  • Preoperative visual functions in myopes are generally lower than in emmetropes.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in correcting myopia.
  • To assess changes in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) after PRK.
  • To compare visual outcomes in different degrees of myopia treated with PRK.

Summary:

  • 110 myopes (refraction -0.25 D to -12.0 D) were grouped and compared to 20 emmetropes.
  • BCVA and CS were measured preoperatively and 1 year post-PRK.

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  • Visual outcomes were analyzed based on refractive error severity.

    • Impact:

    • PRK improved BCVA and CS in myopic patients one year post-surgery.
    • Patients with myopia up to -6.0 D achieved visual acuity comparable to controls.
    • Contrast sensitivity improved significantly, reaching control levels in lower myopia groups (A and B).