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Visual outcomes 24 months after LaserACE.

AnnMarie Hipsley¹, David Hui-Kang Ma^2,3,4, Chi-Chin Sun^2,5

¹Ace Vision Group Inc, 39655 Eureka Drive, Newark, CA 94560 USA.

Eye and Vision (London, England)

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Summary

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The Laser Anterior Ciliary Excision (LaserACE) procedure shows promising results for improving near and intermediate vision. This innovative treatment enhances visual function and patient satisfaction without impacting distance vision.

Keywords:

Accommodation Asian eyes Clinical trial Presbyopia Visual acuity

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Refractive Surgery
Vision Science

Background:

Evaluating visual performance changes after bilateral Laser Anterior Ciliary Excision (LaserACE).
Assessing near and intermediate visual function restoration.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effects of LaserACE on near and intermediate visual performance.
To determine the safety and efficacy of the LaserACE procedure.

Main Methods:

LaserACE surgery performed using an Er:YAG laser system on the sclera over the ciliary muscle.
Outcomes analyzed via visual acuity testing, stereopsis, and patient surveys.
Procedure conducted on 26 patients (52 eyes).

Main Results:

Significant improvement in binocular uncorrected near visual acuity (UNVA) and distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA).
Enhanced stereoacuity observed postoperatively.
No complications like hypotony or macular edema; high patient satisfaction reported.

Conclusions:

LaserACE procedure shows promise for restoring near and intermediate visual tasks.
Visual improvements are clinically significant and sustained over 24 months.
The procedure is safe, does not affect distance vision, and leads to high patient satisfaction.