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Refractive lensectomy for hyperopia.

A M Fink1, C Gore, E S Rosen

  • 1The Rosen Eye Surgery Centre, The Alexandra Hospital-Victoria Park, Manchester, England, UK.

Ophthalmology
|August 2, 2000
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Refractive lensectomy effectively treated hyperopia in this case series, offering a viable alternative to other refractive surgeries. Visual acuity outcomes were promising, with most patients achieving good uncorrected vision and refractive targets.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Hyperopia management often involves refractive surgery.
  • Traditional methods include photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate refractive lensectomy as a surgical treatment for hyperopia.
  • Assess the safety, efficacy, predictability, and stability of refractive lensectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series of 29 patients (50 eyes).
  • Crystalline lens extraction with intraocular lens implantation (phacoemulsification).
  • Holladay2 formula used for lens power calculation.

Main Results:

  • Group A (low hyperopia): 80.7% maintained or improved best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA); 88.5% achieved uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of 20/40 or better.

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  • Group B (high hyperopia): 70.9% maintained or improved BCVA; 62.5% achieved UCVA of 20/40 or better.
  • Complications included posterior capsule breach and cystoid macular edema; some eyes required secondary procedures or YAG capsulotomy.

    • Conclusions:

    • Refractive lensectomy presents a realistic alternative for hyperopia correction in presbyopic patients.
    • Potential advantages over photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis exist.
    • Further research may support its role in refractive surgery.