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G J Jin

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PubMed1999

Interface fluid associated with diffuse lamellar keratitis and epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis.

We report a case in which diffuse interface keratitis began 1 week after bilateral uneventful laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). A layer of fluid in the interface with epithelial ingrowth was noted in the left eye 20 days postoperatively. The same complication occurred in the right eye 5 months after LASIK. Dry-eye syndrome and steroid-induced intraocular pressure elevation occurred in this patient with pre-existing ocular hypertension. A long course of interface inflammation was resistant to topical steroids. Surgical removal of the epithelial ingrowth and drainage of the fluid, combined with medical treatment, resulted in resolution of the inflammation. The cytopathologic examination of the fluid showed epithelial cells without signs of inflammation. The clinical features of this case represent a new complication of LASIK.

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PubMed1998

Hyperopic automated lamellar keratoplasty: complications and visual results.

OBJECTIVE: To examine the long-term safety and efficacy of hyperopic automated lamellar keratoplasty (H-ALK) for correction of primary hyperopia and for consecutive hyperopia following overcorrected myopic refractive surgery. METHODS: A prospective study was done on 67 eyes of 50 consecutive patients who underwent H-ALK between March 17, 1993, and August 18, 1995. Hyperopic automated lamellar keratoplasty was performed for primary hyperopia in 25 eyes (group 1) and for consecutive hyperopia after myopic refractive surgery in 42 eyes (group 2, radial keratotomy, 41 eyes, and myopic automated lamellar keratoplasty, 1 eye). The eyes were followed up for a mean+/-SD of 19.2+/-12.8 months (range, 3-49 months), 58 (87%) of them with 6 months' follow-up, and 45 (67%) of them with at least 1 year's follow-up. Twenty-one eyes were followed up for 2 to 4 years. RESULTS: The overall mean+/-SD preoperative spherical equivalent was +2.87+/-1.28 diopters (D). The mean+/-SD postoperative spherical equivalent was -0.03+/-1.42 D at 3 months, -0.42+/-2.25 D at 6 months, -0.55+/-3.00 D at 1 year, -1.58+/-1.53 D at 2 years, and -0.35+/-1.79 D at the last follow-up. A mean myopic shift of 0.50 D was noted between 3 months and 1 year, and of 1.00 D between 1 and 2 years. Hyperopia was meaningfully reduced and visual acuity was improved by H-ALK, especially for patients with primary hyperopia. Long-term refractive instability, however, is a serious problem with this procedure. In this series, 11 (26%) of 42 eyes in which H-ALK was performed for consecutive hyperopia developed iatrogenic keratoconus. CONCLUSION: Based on this study, the long-term instability of H-ALK and the high incidence of iatrogenic keratoconus following the procedure should discourage its use, especially for consecutive hyperopia following radial keratotomy.

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PubMed1997

Intraocular lens power prediction in patients who undergo cataract surgery following previous radial keratotomy.

BACKGROUND: Previous experience has shown that there is no technical difficulty in performing cataract surgery on patients who have previously undergone radial keratotomy. However, some researchers have reported inaccuracy in intraocular lens (IOL) power selection. OBJECTIVES: To assess the visual and refractive outcomes of our patients and to compare different formulas and variables to improve accuracy in power determination. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Ten eyes subjected to phacoemulsification with in-the-bag posterior chamber lens implantation 79 months (range, 36-118 months) after radial keratotomy were evaluated in this study. The IOL power was retrospectively calculated for each eye using the Binkhorst, SRK II, and Holladay formulas with the current keratometry reading, the refractive-derived keratometric value (K), the current refractive-derived K, and the adjusted K. The final refractive result was used as a criterion to judge the accuracy and predictability for each approach. RESULTS: Three eyes underwent an IOL exchange after initial surgery. Among the 7 eyes that did not undergo an IOL exchange, a hyperopic shift that regressed approximately 3 months after surgery occurred in the early postoperative period. At the final examination, 5 of the 7 eyes had a hyperopic error, with 2 eyes showing more than 1.00 diopter (D). Overall, in an average of 27 months (range, 9-80 months) of follow-up, an uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better was obtained in 6 (60%) of the eyes. All 10 eyes had a 20/25 or better postoperative best-corrected visual acuity. The mean (+/-SD) spherical equivalent refraction was changed from -0.78 +/- 3.49 D preoperatively to 0.45 +/- 1.31 D postoperatively. We found that the Binkhorst and Holladay formulas are more accurate than the SRK II formula. With the use of an adjusted K (ie, the current average K minus 1.0 D) in combination with the Binkhorst and Holladay formulas, most of the eyes would achieve a refraction of -2.00 to +0.50 D. CONCLUSIONS: A corneal flattening effect caused by cataract surgery tends to occur in eyes that have undergone previous radial keratotomy. The use of an average between the Binkhorst and Holladay formulas, aiming for -0.75 D with an adjusted K, seems to be a more accurate and predictable method for IOL power calculation. This approach could reduce the chance of postoperative hyperopia.

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PubMed1997

Clear lens extraction to correct hyperopia.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of clear lens extraction with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation to correct hyperopia and to determine the most accurate and predictable method of IOL power selection. SETTING: The Eye Institute of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. METHODS: The outcome of 20 phacoemulsification and IOL implantation procedures was assessed at a mean follow-up of 23.2 months (range 3 to 60 months). Intraocular lens power and predicted refraction were retrospectively evaluated in each eye with the SRK II and Holladay formulas with different attempted refractions based on the stabilized postoperative refraction. RESULTS: Uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) improved from 20/200 preoperatively to 20/30 postoperatively. At the final examination, 89% of eyes achieved 20/40 or better UCVA. All eyes had 20/25 or better best corrected visual acuity (BCVA). No eye lost two or more Snellen lines of BCVA. There were no surgical or postoperative complications. The Holladay formula was more accurate than the SRK II formula. With the Holladay formula aiming for -1.00 diopter (D), the predicted mean postoperative spherical equivalent would be -0.21 D +/- 0.89 (SD); with the SRK II aiming for -1.50 D, it would be +0.43 +/- 1.10 D. The Holladay formula reduced the chance of postoperative residual hyperopia. CONCLUSION: Clear lens extraction with IOL implantation was an effective, safe procedure for the correction of hyperopia. However, this method was less accurate and less predictable for hyperopia below +3.00 D. With the Holladay formula aiming for -1.00 D, good visual and refractive results can be expected. Further study with a larger sample of patients and longer follow-up is needed to assess long-term safety and effectiveness.

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PubMed1996

Prospective evaluation of early visual and refractive effects with small clear corneal incision for cataract surgery.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the early postoperative visual and refractive effects of a 3.25 mm clear corneal self-sealing incision with foldable intraocular lens implantation. SETTING: The Eye Institute of Utah, Salt Lake City. METHODS: Visual acuity and refraction in 50 eyes of 50 consecutive patients having clear corneal phacoemulsification were prospectively evaluated at 30 minutes, 1 day, 1 week, and 1 and 3 months postoperatively. RESULTS: Uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better was obtained in 38% of eyes 30 minutes after surgery, 52% at 1 day, and 89% at 3 months. There was no significant refractive cylinder change (P = .093). Visual rehabilitation and refractive stability were rapid, and induced astigmatism was low. A strong positive correlation was found between refraction at 30 minutes and that at 3 months after surgery (R = .5788, P = .0003). The visual and refractive examination performed 30 minutes after surgery could help early detection of incorrect IOL power selection. CONCLUSION: The low induced astigmatism, excellent early visual acuity, and lack of surgical complications support the concept and justify the use of small temporal corneal incisions for cataract surgery.

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PubMed1996

Phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation in high myopia.

PURPOSE: To assess phacoemulsification and posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in highly myopic eyes and to compare the results of sutureless scleral tunnel incision and sutured scleral incision techniques. SETTING: The Eye Institute of Utah, Salt Lake City. METHODS: A series of 109 highly myopic eyes (axial length over 26.00 mm) were reviewed at a mean postoperative follow-up of 27 months. RESULTS: Postoperative corrected visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 94% of eyes, and uncorrected visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 77% of eyes. Posterior capsule opacification developed in 50% of eyes; 95% of these had neodymium:YAG (Nd:YAG) laser capsulotomy. Cystoid macular edema occurred in two eyes, and one eye developed retinal detachment following Nd:YAG capsulotomy. Eyes that had sutureless scleral tunnel incisions attained earlier postoperative rehabilitation of visual acuity and stabilization of astigmatism than did patients who had sutured scleral incisions. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study of highly myopic eyes indicate that treating retinal pathology preoperatively and using the sutureless procedure, phacoemulsification, and in-the-bag IOL placement lead to good visual outcome, a lower rate of retinal complications, and a more stable wound.

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PubMed1994

Clear lens extraction for the correction of high refractive error.

The results of clear lens extraction and posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation in 31 eyes with high myopia and six eyes with high hyperopia were reviewed. In the myopic group, 77% of eyes achieved 20/40 or better uncorrected postoperative visual acuity and 97% achieved 20/40 or better corrected acuity. Sixty-eight percent of eyes were within 1.0 diopter (D) of emmetropia and 90% were within 2.0 D. Astigmatic keratotomy (four eyes) and radial keratotomy (one eye) were performed for postoperative refractive errors. Intraocular lens exchange was necessary to correct power in one case. In the hyperopic group, all six eyes achieved 20/40 or better uncorrected postoperative visual acuity and all were within 1.0 D of emmetropia. During the 20-month mean follow-up, no retinal detachment or cystoid macular edema was observed. Posterior capsule opacification was the major complication and it developed faster than reported in other studies.

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Initial results of automated lamellar keratoplasty for correction of myopia: one year follow-up.

PURPOSE: To report our initial results with automated lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) to correct myopia and to evaluate the short-term efficacy, safety, and predictability of this procedure. METHODS: A prospective series of 128 eyes of 81 consecutive patients who had ALK were reviewed for a mean follow-up of 13.6 months (range 12 to 19 months). Preoperative data, intraoperative parameters, and postoperative visual acuity, refraction, keratometric readings, and complications at 1 day, 1 week, 1, 3, and 6 months, 1 year, and last follow-up visit were used for analysis. The procedure was performed for myopia in 120 eyes (-4.50 to -13.25 diopters [D]) and for residual myopia following radial keratotomy (RK) in eight eyes (-1.75 D to -3.75 D). A hinged-flap technique was used in 17 cases (13%) once this method was introduced. RESULTS: Preoperative mean uncorrected visual acuity was 0.04 +/- 0.05 (20/500). Postoperatively (12 to 19 months), overall uncorrected visual acuity was 20/40 or better in 86.4% of eyes with a mean uncorrected acuity of 0.68 +/- 0.22 (20/30) 76.2% of eyes were within 1.00 D of emmetropia and 93.6%, within 2.00 D. After the initial ALK procedure, 77% of eyes had RK or astigmatic keratotomy (AK). Among the 29 eyes with ALK alone, 86% had 20/40 or better uncorrected visual acuity, with mean uncorrected acuity and mean corrected acuity of 0.69 +/- 0.21 (20/30) and 0.95 +/- 0.10 (20/21), respectively; 72% of eyes were within 1.00 D of emmetropia and 90%, within 2.00 D. In 4%, astigmatism increased more than 1.00 D from the preoperative value and 4% of eyes (5/128) had persistent irregular astigmatism. Four percent of eyes (5/128) had overcorrection, with a final spherical equivalent greater than +1.00 D. Epithelial growth in the interface requiring surgical removal occurred in 2% of cases. One eye with residual myopia from a previous RK lost the cap after ALK. A homologous donor graft was performed, which resulted in 20/30 uncorrected visual acuity. Best corrected visual acuity of two lines or more was lost in 6.3% of eyes (8/128). This was caused by irregular astigmatism in 63% of cases. CONCLUSIONS: The results of our initial experience indicate that ALK is a reasonably safe, effective, and predictable procedure for correction of high myopia and myopia following previous RK. With additional enhancement with RK/AK, good visual and refractive outcome can be expected.

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Long-term stability of refraction after intrastromal suture correction of hyperopia following radial keratotomy.

BACKGROUND: Our first series of nine cases using circular and interrupted sutures for hyperopia from overcorrected radial keratotomy was reported 2 years ago. Additional cases and long-term follow up with this technique are presented here. METHODS: Thirteen eyes of 12 patients with symptomatic hyperopia underwent corneal suturing with pursestring and interrupted sutures and were followed for 3 years. There were six original overcorrections and seven overcorrections after reoperation. The mean preradial keratotomy refractive spherical equivalent refraction was -3.85 +/- 1.40 RESULTS: The mean preoperative refractive spherical equivalent was +2.55 +/- 0.93 D (range +1.125 to +5.375 D). The mean follow up after the suturing procedure was 40 +/- 14.3 months with a range of 10 to 72 months. The change in refraction following suturing procedures averaged -1.84 D, resulting in an overall correction of 72% of the overcorrection. The mean increase of postoperative central keratometric power was 1.42 +/- 0.95 D. All eyes reduction of hyperopia. Uncorrected visual acuity was improved from 0.367 +/- 0.11 (20+60) preoperatively to 0.712 +/- 0.25 (20/30+) postoperatively. The average improvement was 3.3 Snellen lines. using the visual function score to assess the effectiveness of the procedure, we found 85% (11/13) of eyes obtained excellent or good results and 15% appeared fair or poor. In the 3 years since the study began, eight eyes had follow-up data from the previous study and the present study. During this period, an average change of refraction of only -0.19 D was observed. A refractive change less than 0.50 D was observed in 62.5% of the eyes, and all of the eyes had a refractive change within 1.00 D. There were no new complications and no loss of effect during the mean 43 months of follow up for those patients. CONCLUSION: Based on the 3-year follow up, we concluded that intrastromal pursestring and interrupted techniques are stable, safe, and effect procedures for correcting hyperopia following radial keratotomy, especially for less than +3.00 D.

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