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LASIK for hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism--results of a pilot study
M C Knorz1, A Liermann, B Jendritza
1Department of Ophthalmology, Klinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany.
Seminars in Ophthalmology
|October 3, 1998
Summary
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is safe and effective for spherical hyperopia up to +5 D. While acceptable for toric hyperopia within this range, outcomes are poor for higher hyperopic corrections.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Refractive Surgery
- Corneal Surgery
Background:
- Hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism are common refractive errors.
- Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a popular surgical option for correcting refractive errors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of LASIK for treating hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism.
- To determine the outcomes of LASIK across different degrees of hyperopic correction.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of LASIK outcomes in patients with hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism.
- Categorization of results based on spherical and toric refractive errors and their magnitudes.
Main Results:
- LASIK demonstrated safety and effectiveness in spherical hyperopia up to +5 D.
- Acceptable outcomes were observed in toric hyperopia up to +5 D.
- Results were poor for hyperopic corrections exceeding +5 D.
Conclusions:
- LASIK is a viable and effective treatment for mild to moderate hyperopia and hyperopic astigmatism.
- Higher degrees of hyperopia (> +5 D) are associated with suboptimal LASIK outcomes.
- Patient selection and realistic outcome expectations are crucial for higher hyperopic corrections.