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H Langrová1, D Hejcmanová, J Peregrin

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Charles University, Faculty of Medicine, Hradec Králové.

Acta Medica (Hradec Kralove)
|January 1, 1997
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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in myopes showed a temporary dip in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity. However, both measures returned to near-original levels within six months post-surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery
  • Vision Science

Background:

  • Myopia, or nearsightedness, affects visual acuity.
  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a surgical procedure to correct refractive errors.
  • Pre-existing differences in visual function between myopic patients and controls are important.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) after PRK in myopic patients.
  • To compare visual function outcomes in myopic patients undergoing PRK with a control group.

Main Methods:

  • Examined 45 myopic patients (-3.0 to -6.0 D) before and at 1 and 6 months after PRK.
  • Assessed visual acuity using Snellen and logMAR charts.
  • Measured contrast sensitivity with a computerized system.

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Main Results:

  • Preoperative best-corrected VA was lower in myopes than controls (logMAR charts).
  • A temporary reduction in BCVA was observed at 1 month post-PRK, returning to baseline by 6 months.
  • Contrast sensitivity was significantly lower in myopes pre-PRK, remaining at preoperative levels 1 and 6 months after surgery.

Conclusions:

  • PRK may cause a transient decrease in visual acuity and contrast sensitivity.
  • Visual function generally recovers to preoperative levels within six months following PRK.
  • Myopic patients may have underlying visual function deficits compared to controls, even after successful PRK.