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LASIK enhancements.

D S Durrie1, T L Vande Garde

  • 1Hunkeler Eye Centers, Overland Park, KS 66211, USA.

International Ophthalmology Clinics
|August 15, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Refractive surgery offers diverse LASIK enhancement options, including traditional astigmatic keratotomy (AK) and newer Intacs. These methods effectively correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism in patients with prior LASIK.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery

Background:

  • The field of refractive surgery is continuously advancing, providing more options for LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) enhancements.
  • Traditional methods like astigmatic keratotomy (AK) remain relevant for enhancing previous refractive surgeries.
  • Technological improvements facilitate safe lifting of prior LASIK flaps for further ablations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current and emerging surgical techniques for LASIK enhancements.
  • To highlight the role of established and novel procedures in managing refractive errors post-LASIK.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and newer surgical techniques for LASIK enhancement.
  • Discussion of flap lifting for secondary myopic or hyperopic ablations.
  • Evaluation of Intacs (corneal ring segments) as an alternative for specific patient groups.

Main Results:

  • Improvements in instruments and techniques allow safe re-lifting of LASIK flaps for additional corrections.
  • Intacs placement offers a viable alternative for patients unsuitable for further ablative procedures.
  • A wider range of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) can be effectively treated in post-LASIK eyes.

Conclusions:

  • Modern refractive surgery provides multiple effective options for LASIK enhancements.
  • Both traditional methods like AK and newer approaches like Intacs contribute to successful outcomes.
  • These advancements enable comprehensive management of refractive errors in patients with a history of LASIK.

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