Keratomileusis for myopia with the excimer laser (Buratto technique): short-term results

We present a prospective clinical study based on the results of 150 consecutive cases of myopic intrastromal keratomileusis cases using the Exci-Med UV200 193 nm excimer laser 193-nanometer (Summit Technology, Inc, Waltham, Mass) to reduce high myopia. The mean and standard deviation of the follow up considered was 3.13 +/- 1.12. The mean preoperative spheroequivalent was -18.96 +/- 3.70 D and -2.32 +/- 2.36 D postoperatively. One hundred twenty-eight eyes (85.3%) were within +/- 1.00 D from the intended correction. In a majority of cases the best spectacle corrected visual acuity was unchanged or improved. No cases of intraoperative complications were observed; postoperative complications are reported. The Buratto technique to correct or reduce high myopia is efficient and safe, while the predictability is satisfactory.