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[Photorefractive keratectomy in hypermetropia].
V Lorencová1, P Rozsíval, A Feuermannová
1Ocní klinika Fakultní nemocnice, Hradec Králové.
Summary
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) effectively corrects low to medium hypermetropia. This study shows significant visual acuity improvements one year post-surgery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
- Corneal Surgery
Context:
- Hypermetropia, or farsightedness, affects visual acuity.
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a laser eye surgery procedure.
- Evaluating surgical outcomes is crucial for patient care.
Purpose:
- To assess the efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for hypermetropia correction.
- To analyze visual outcomes and refractive changes after PRK in hyperopic patients.
Summary:
- A retrospective analysis of 40 eyes undergoing PRK for hypermetropia (mean spherical refraction +2.90 D) was conducted.
- One year post-PRK, significant improvements were observed: mean spherical refraction reduced to +0.76 D, and 94% achieved uncorrected visual acuity of 6/12 or better.
Impact:
- PRK demonstrates sufficient effectiveness for correcting low and medium hypermetropia.
- The findings support PRK as a viable treatment option for improving vision in hyperopic individuals.