Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction: Early Postoperative Day 1 Outcomes in 1350 Consecutive Procedures.

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Refractive Surgery
• Corneal Surgery

Background:

• Myopic astigmatism correction is a common goal in refractive surgery.
• Lenticule extraction offers a minimally invasive approach to correct refractive errors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the early postoperative visual outcomes after lenticule extraction for myopia astigmatism.
• To assess the safety and efficacy of the SCHWIND ATOS procedure in a large patient cohort.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective chart review of 1357 eyes treated with SCHWIND ATOS lenticule extraction.
• Analysis of visual acuity, refractive error, and astigmatism outcomes on postoperative day 1 (POD1).
• Evaluation of outcome stability from POD1 to 1-year follow-up.

Main Results:

• 82% of eyes achieved uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/20 or better on POD1.
• 98% of cases had postoperative spherical equivalent within 0.75 D, with high accuracy for astigmatism correction.
• Excellent stability of visual and refractive outcomes observed from 1 week to 1 year post-surgery.

Conclusions:

• Lenticule extraction with SCHWIND ATOS is safe and effective for myopia astigmatism.
• The procedure provides accurate and precise correction of both defocus and astigmatism.
• Outcomes demonstrate significant stability in the long term, supporting its efficacy.