[Management of presbyopic hyperopes by centered presbyLASIK]

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Refractive Surgery
• Corneal Surgery

Context:

• Presbyopia significantly impacts visual function in hyperopic individuals.
• Spectacle dependence is a common challenge for presbyopic hyperopes.
• Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) techniques are evolving to address presbyopia.

Purpose:

• To assess the efficacy and patient satisfaction of PresbyLASIK using the SUPRACOR technique for hyperopic presbyopia.
• To evaluate visual acuity outcomes and patient-reported satisfaction after centered PresbyLASIK.
• To determine the effectiveness of SUPRACOR in achieving spectacle independence for presbyopic hyperopes.

Summary:

• This retrospective study evaluated 59 eyes of 29 patients who underwent SUPRACOR PresbyLASIK.
• Post-operative outcomes included uncorrected binocular visual acuity, aberrometry, and corneal topography.
• Patient satisfaction questionnaires assessed the overall success of the procedure.

Impact:

• SUPRACOR PresbyLASIK demonstrated significant improvements in uncorrected distance and near visual acuity.
• A high percentage of patients (79%) reported complete satisfaction, with 86% achieving spectacle independence.
• The study concludes that SUPRACOR PresbyLASIK is a preferred method for managing spectacle dependence in presbyopic hyperopes.