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Real-time pachymetry during photorefractive keratectomy using optical low-coherence reflectometry.

M Böhnke1, S Widmer, R Wälti

  • 1University of Berne, Inselspital, Department of Ophthalmology, Berne, Switzerland.

Journal of Biomedical Optics
|December 1, 2001
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Optical low-coherence reflectometry precisely measured central corneal thickness during photorefractive keratectomy. This technique accurately determined laser ablation depths, accounting for intraoperative corneal thinning.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Biomedical Optics
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Accurate intraoperative measurement of central corneal thickness is crucial for refractive surgery.
  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) involves laser ablation of corneal tissue, requiring precise depth control.
  • Noncontact methods are desirable for intraoperative corneal assessment to minimize contamination and trauma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) as a noncontact method for measuring central corneal thickness during photorefractive keratectomy.
  • To assess the feasibility of real-time OLCR measurements throughout the PRK procedure.
  • To determine the accuracy of OLCR in calculating actual laser ablation depths, considering intraoperative corneal thinning.

Main Methods:

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  • Optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) was employed for noncontact measurement of central corneal thickness.
  • Continuous on-line measurements were taken intraoperatively: before surgery, after epithelium removal, during laser ablation, and post-ablation.
  • Corneal thinning due to evaporation was quantified using OLCR to establish a baseline rate (-0.14 microm/s).

Main Results:

  • OLCR successfully performed continuous, on-line measurements of central corneal thickness during PRK.
  • A baseline corneal thinning rate of -0.14 microm/s was determined for the initial 5 minutes post-epithelium removal.
  • Calculated ablation depths using OLCR showed a maximum difference of +/-10 microm compared to planned ablations (34-92 microm).

Conclusions:

  • Optical low-coherence reflectometry is a viable noncontact tool for intraoperative central corneal thickness monitoring during PRK.
  • Accounting for evaporative thinning improves the accuracy of measured laser ablation depths.
  • OLCR offers potential for enhanced precision and safety in refractive surgical procedures.