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[Bilateral simultaneous LASIK. Pro and contra].

L Frisch1, H B Dick

  • 1Universitäts-Augenklinik, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz. frisch@mail.uni-mainz.de

Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift Der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft
|March 3, 2001
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Simultaneous bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) offers patient comfort and cost benefits, despite previous contraindications. While complication rates are low, potential bilateral issues and unproven predictive outcomes warrant consideration.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Simultaneous bilateral laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) was historically contraindicated in Germany.
  • Despite contraindications, the procedure was performed due to patient comfort and cost-effectiveness compared to sequential LASIK.

Observation:

  • The complication rate for simultaneous bilateral LASIK is reported to be below 0.01%.
  • Bilateral complications, though rare, could have severe consequences for patients.

Findings:

  • The theoretical disadvantage of not using first-eye results for the second eye in simultaneous bilateral LASIK remains unproven clinically.
  • Patient comfort and cost-effectiveness are key advantages driving the sporadic performance of this procedure.

Implications:

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  • Further clinical studies are needed to validate the theoretical disadvantages of simultaneous bilateral LASIK.
  • The findings suggest a need to re-evaluate the contraindication of simultaneous bilateral LASIK, balancing risks and benefits.