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Myopic keratomileusis: short-term results.

C Barraquer1, A M Gutierrez, A Espinosa

  • 1Department of Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgery, Barraquer Institute in America, Bogota, Colombia.

Refractive & Corneal Surgery
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated keratomileusis surgery for myopia, finding an average refractive correction of -10.20 D after 90 days. Postoperative visual acuity improved significantly, demonstrating the technique

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Keratomileusis is a surgical procedure to correct refractive errors.
  • Initial surgical experiences require careful evaluation of outcomes and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the early postoperative results of keratomileusis.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of this refractive surgery technique in initial cases.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of the first 97 eyes operated with keratomileusis by two surgeons.
  • Analysis of 30- and 90-day postoperative outcomes.
  • Measurement of refractive error (spherical equivalent, astigmatism) and visual acuity.

Main Results:

  • Average preoperative myopia was -10.53 D; average 90-day correction was -10.20 D.
  • Uncorrected visual acuity improved from an average of 0.01-0.15 to 0.02-0.60 (average 0.29) at 90 days.
  • Induced astigmatism was minimal, with preoperative average cylinder 1.33 D and postoperative 1.86 D.

Conclusions:

  • Keratomileusis demonstrated effectiveness in correcting high myopia in this initial series.
  • The procedure showed a favorable safety profile with no significant induction of astigmatism.
  • Early results suggest keratomileusis is a viable option for myopia correction.

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