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Intraocular pressure after LASIK for hyperopia.

David Zadok1, Frederick Raifkup, David Landao

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel. dzadok@yahoo.com

Ophthalmology
|September 5, 2002
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Hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis (H-LASIK) surgery leads to underestimation of true intraocular pressure (IOP) by Goldmann applanation tonometry. Post-H-LASIK IOP measurements are significantly lower, indicating a need for careful interpretation.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Ocular Biomechanics

Background:

  • Accurate intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement is crucial for diagnosing and managing glaucoma.
  • Hyperopic laser in situ keratomileusis (H-LASIK) reshapes the cornea to correct farsightedness.
  • The impact of corneal changes from H-LASIK on IOP measurement accuracy is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of H-LASIK on Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) measurements.
  • To determine if H-LASIK alters the accuracy of IOP readings obtained via GAT.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, comparative, self-controlled case series design.
  • Inclusion of 108 eyes from 58 patients who underwent H-LASIK.
  • Comparison of baseline IOP measurements (GAT) with those taken at least 6 months post-surgery.

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Main Results:

  • A statistically significant decrease in measured IOP was observed after H-LASIK (P < 0.00001).
  • The observed IOP reduction was independent of the degree of hyperopia treated or the treatment zone diameter.
  • Post-operative IOP readings were consistently lower than pre-operative readings.

Conclusions:

  • Goldmann applanation tonometry underestimates true intraocular pressure following H-LASIK.
  • Corneal modifications induced by H-LASIK interfere with the accuracy of GAT.
  • Clinical interpretation of IOP measurements after H-LASIK requires consideration of potential underestimation.