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Rachel Feit1, Suphi Taneri, Dimitri T Azar

  • 1Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service, Massachussets Eye and Ear Infirmary, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02155, USA.

Ophthalmology Clinics of North America
|April 10, 2003
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Laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) offers a safe and effective alternative for refractive surgery. This study shows LASEK provides good visual outcomes with minimal complications, making it a viable option for selected patients.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) is an alternative to photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
  • LASEK may reduce PRK complications like pain and slow visual recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate visual outcomes and complication rates of LASEK.
  • To assess LASEK as a safe and effective refractive surgery option.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 101 consecutive patients (163 eyes) undergoing LASEK.
  • Analysis of visual acuity and complication data over a 6-year period.

Main Results:

  • Complete epithelial healing by day 3 in 78% of eyes.
  • No recurrent erosions reported.

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  • Mean logMAR uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of 0.03 (20/20) at 1 year.
  • Required undercorrection nomogram adjustments due to achieved correction exceeding treatment dose.

    • Conclusions:

    • LASEK is a safe and effective refractive surgery option for selected patients.
    • LASEK demonstrates favorable visual outcomes and low complication rates.