Laser in situ Keratomileusis trough Myopia Correection

Czech version

Authors: S. Procházková; P. Kuchynka; P. Novák; D. Klečka
Authors‘ workplace: Oční klinika 3. LF UK, Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. P. Kuchynka, CSc.
Published in: Čes. a slov. Oftal., , 2000, No. 5, p. 314-318
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Overview

In this article, the authors present their findings concerning the usage of theLASIK method in 1,602 cases of myopia. The LASIK procedure is shown to be a veryeffective and safe method in a high percentage of cases. All operations wereperformed under topical anesthesia with Oxybuprocain 0.4% and Lidocain 2.0%.Uncorrected visual acuity is used as the main criterion in assessing the effectiv-ness of refractive procedures, and our average values of improvement were from0.08 pre-operatively to 1.01 post-operatively. The average spherical equivalent wasimproved from a pre-operative value of -5.74 D to a post-operative one of 0.26 D.Emetropy was achieved in 89% of cases, 8.5% of cases were undercorrected and2.5% overcorrected.

Key words:
myopia, excimer laser, LASIK, laser photoablation, corneal flap.

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