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Retreatment of LASIK
Namrata Sharma1, Ramamurthy Balasubramanya, Rajesh Sinha
1Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
Journal of Refractive Surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995)
|April 25, 2006
Summary
Laser vision correction retreatment, or LASIK enhancement, effectively corrects residual refractive errors and regressions. This safe procedure improves visual acuity and refractive outcomes when proper patient selection and techniques are used.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
Background:
- LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a common refractive surgery.
- Regressions and residual refractive errors can occur post-LASIK.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the indications, techniques, and outcomes of LASIK retreatment.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of LASIK enhancement procedures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review.
- Analysis of authors' clinical experience with LASIK retreatment.
Main Results:
- Patient selection is critical for successful LASIK enhancement.
- Flap relifting is feasible within one year; a new flap may be needed for complicated cases.
- Retreatment improves uncorrected visual acuity and refractive outcomes, with most achieving 20/20 or better and refractive targets within +/- 1.0 D.
Conclusions:
- LASIK retreatment is an effective and safe option.
- It successfully addresses regressions and residual refractive errors after initial LASIK.