Postoperative visual outcomes with lenticule extraction in high myopia: a pilot study.

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Refractive Surgery

Background:

• High myopia presents significant visual challenges.
• Accurate and stable refractive correction is crucial for patients with high myopia.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate visual outcomes after lenticule extraction for high myopia (>-10D) using SCHWIND ATOS.
• Assess refractive and astigmatic stability from 1 week to 1 year post-surgery.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective review of 49 eyes treated with SCHWIND ATOS for high myopia (>-10D).
• Analysis of visual acuity, refractive error, and astigmatism outcomes.
• Minimum 6-month follow-up period.

Main Results:

• 73% of eyes achieved uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/25 or better.
• 92% of cases had postoperative spherical equivalent within 0.75D, showing excellent stability.
• High accuracy in astigmatism correction: 96% within 0.5D and 93% within 5 degrees.

Conclusions:

• Lenticule extraction with SCHWIND ATOS is a safe and effective treatment for high myopia.
• The procedure demonstrates significant stability in visual and refractive outcomes.
• Accurate and precise correction of both spherical and astigmatic errors is achieved.