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Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2011
We have previously shown that the Orbscan (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, New York) was unable to map ... more We have previously shown that the Orbscan (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, New York) was unable to map the corneal surfaces in eyes with shallow anterior chambers, displaying a clonic quad map, and that the clonic quad map disappeared after YAG iridotomy. 1 We now report a case of clonic quad map with Orbscan in a patient with shallow anterior chambers that resolved after pupillary dilation. A 42-year-old woman underwent ocular examination, which revealed no pathology except for shallow anterior chambers and narrow angles. Ocular refraction was ϩ3.25 Ϫ2.50 ϫ 30° in the right eye and ϩ2.50 Ϫ1.50 ϫ 140° in the left eye. Corrected distance visual acuity was 20/30 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left eye. Corneal topography in the right eye was measured using Orbscan II (Fig 1) and the anterior elevation bestfi t sphere map was repeated in three of the four quadrants ("clonic" quad map, with three of the four maps the same) instead of displaying the "usual" quad map (four different maps). The test was then repeated using the same device and using a different Orbscan device with identical results. The program was able to display keratometric axial and tangential power maps, the Placido image, and the anterior fl oat map. However, no other maps could be obtained, and the device was unable to detect anterior chamber depth, corneal thickness, or angle kappa. Orbscan II showed the usual quad map in the left eye. However, although the anterior chamber was shallow in the slit-lamp examination, Orbscan overestimated the measurement (4.02 mm). In addition, the angle, although possible, did not seem to be occluded (Shaffer 2). Both pupils were dilated with one drop of tropicamide 1%. A new Orbscan II examination was performed and the usual quad map (four different maps) was observed in the right eye (Fig 2). In both eyes, the anterior chamber distance was shallow (1.82 mm and 1.86 mm in the right and left eyes, respectively). Pérez Silguero et al 2 published a similar case report, in which a clonic quad map image was obtained in a middle-aged woman with a shallow anterior chamber. After laser YAG iridotomy, Orbscan II showed the "usual" quad map. The topical agent tropicamide 1% is applied to paralyze the ciliary muscle and thus enables the anterior chamber to deepen. 3 In the case presented herein, its instillation made the clonic quad map disappear and enabled Orbscan II to produce the usual quad map in a patient with shallow anterior chambers.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2009
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
PURPOSE/METHOD: The choroidal neovascularization (CNV) may be associated with several types of ch... more PURPOSE/METHOD: The choroidal neovascularization (CNV) may be associated with several types of choroidal tumors. The polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PVC) is a variant of the choroidal neovascularization. We present a case of PCV associated with melanocytoma of the optic nerve. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: Although we cannot rule out that these two entities are independent of each other, the reported cases of choroidal tumors with CNV, the publication of a similar case and the epidemiological similarity between melanocytoma and PCV leads us to think that they may be related. We confirm the efficacy of laser argon treatment (Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2002; 77: 455-458).
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
CLINICAL CASE: We report a case of a 12 year old male with vision loss (0.1 in both eyes). He als... more CLINICAL CASE: We report a case of a 12 year old male with vision loss (0.1 in both eyes). He also had sensorineural hearing loss (cochlear implant), asthma, dermatitis and alopecia. He was diagnosed with retrobulbar optic neuropathy, and was started on a treatment of intravenous corticosteroids, showing no improvement. A screening for congenital metabolopathies revealed a biotinidase deficiency, and treatment with biotin achieved a rapid clinical improvement. DISCUSSION: When faced with an optic neuropathy in a child, we must always look for a biotinidase deficiency, because biotin therapy is the only treatment that achieves a clinical improvement.
Purpose. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and... more Purpose. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser. Method. This retrospective analysis involved 530 myopic or myopic astigmotic eyes (mean -6.97 D; SD 2.25; max. -15.50; min. -0.75) operated on by three surgeons performing LASIK with the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser and a thin flap. The optical zone varied from 5.00 to 6.00 mm (mean 5.86 mm; SD 0.20). The flap was obtained with the Moria One manual microkeratome. Every case had a follow ip greater than 3 months. Results. A thin (less than 120 microns) or very thin flap was performed in every case but two (mean 84.18 microns; SD 17.89; max. 213; min. 51), allowing a residual stromal bed greater than 299 microns in every case but 5 (mean 352.60 microns; SD 25.41; max. 463; min. 260). Safety was 99.81% and efficacy (post-LASIK UCVA ≥ pre-LASIK BSCVA) was 80.57%. Conclusions. The combination ...
Purpose: To report on postoperative safety and efficacy outcomes with the diffractive Acri.Tec 36... more Purpose: To report on postoperative safety and efficacy outcomes with the diffractive Acri.Tec 366D implantation after cataract or clear lens surgery. Methods: 530 eyes of 265 patients, 101 males and 164 females, age from 45.6 to 64.4 with diagnosis of cataract in 280 eyes, myopic clear lens in 14 eyes and hyperopic clear lens in 236 eyes. Diffractive Acritec 366D were implanted in all eyes from June 2006 to March 2008, and follow-up 6months in the shorter case. Safety, efficacy, predictability and complications were analyzed. Results: The mean far visual acuity without correction was 0.81 monocular and 0.94 binocular; mean near vision without correction J3 monocular and J2.5 binocular; mean middle binocular vision J6.13. Intraoperative complications: zonular dialysis with vitreous in one eye, iris dehiscence in one eye. Postoperative complications: Macular cystoids thickness 1 eye, run out 1 eye and 78 capsular posterior fibrosis with yag capsulotomy were described. Global efficacy...
Purpose: To evaluate the optical aberrations and contrast sensitivity after H-LASIK, and also the... more Purpose: To evaluate the optical aberrations and contrast sensitivity after H-LASIK, and also the visual acuity, refractive and keratometric changes. Patients and methods: In this prospective study, 82 eyes of 41 patients (16 men and 25 women) were treated for hyperopia (H-LASIK) between December 2003 and June 2004, and followed for at least 6 months, in order to achieve emmetropy in both eyes. Results: The mean patient age was 35 ± 5.01 years (range 20 to 62 years). Preoperatively, the mean spherical equivalent (SE) was +3.46 ± 1.19 D; postoperatively, it was +0.77 ± 0.67 D. Postoperatively, the mean SE was within ± 0.5 D in 43% of eyes, and within ± 1 D in 66% (predictability). Postoperatively, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was equal or better than preoperative best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) in 53% of the eyes (efficacy). Regarding safety, a total of 98% of the eyes had no change in BSCVA at the end of the follow-up period (only 2% of the eyes lost one or more S...
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Objetivo: Valorar la predictibilidad de la queratomileusis in situ hipermetrópica (H-LASIK) en el... more Objetivo: Valorar la predictibilidad de la queratomileusis in situ hipermetrópica (H-LASIK) en el tratamiento de las ametropías hipermetrópicas. Método: Estudio prospectivo en el que se incluyeron 104 ojos (de 52 pacientes hipermétropes; 24 hombres y 28 mujeres) de los cuales el 50% fueron ojos derechos y otro 50% izquierdos; intervenidos mediante H-LASIK entre enero de 2004 y marzo de 2005, con el objetivo de alcanzar la emetropía en ambos ojos. El tiempo mínimo de seguimiento fue de 12 meses. Se anotan los valores resultantes de la refracción manifiesta previa y posteriormente a la instilación de cicloplentolato. Resultados: La edad media fue de 36,88 ± 9,98 (rango entre 19 a 56 años). El defecto hipermetrópico (expresado en equivalente esférico –EE–) refractivo medio pasó de +3,4 ± 1,2 dioptrías (D) preoperatorias (rango entre +0,6 a +6,25 D), a +0,8 ± 0,6 D postoperatorias (rango entre +2 a –1,4 D). Distribuimos los ojos de la muestra del Grupo Total (104 ojos) en dos grupos hom...
Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995), 2007
To evaluate the effect of preoperative keratometric power on the intraoperative complications in ... more To evaluate the effect of preoperative keratometric power on the intraoperative complications in LASIK for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. In this retrospective study, the records of 34,099 eyes of 17,388 patients who underwent LASIK for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using the Moria LSK One manual microkeratome and the Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217 Z excimer laser were reviewed. One thousand three hundred thirty-eight (3.92%) intraoperative microkeratome complications were identified in the total number of eyes: 571 (1.67%) free caps, 320 (0.93%) epithelial abrasions, 282 (0.82%) thin/irregular flaps, 126 (0.36%) incomplete flaps, and 39 (0.11%) flap buttonholes. When eyes were stratified according to preoperative keratometric power, eyes with flatter corneas usually had more free caps and incomplete flaps than eyes with steeper corneas (P < .05), whereas eyes with steeper corneas usually had more epithelial abrasions and thin/irregular flaps than eyes with flatter corneas...
Ophthalmology, 2010
Purpose: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infe... more Purpose: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infectious keratitis after LASIK, and examine treatment strategies.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2011
To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) ... more To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) with preoperative central keratometry ≥47.50 diopters (D) are at higher risk for developing corneal ectasia postoperatively. Records of 32 patients (54 eyes) who underwent myopic LASIK or LASEK between May 2002 and July 2005 with preoperative mean central keratometry ≥47.50 D were retrospectively reviewed. Patients eligible for the study were offered free follow-up. Last follow-up was at least 3 years after surgery. All procedures were performed with the Technolas Keracor 217z excimer laser (Bausch &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Lomb). Twenty-four patients (40 eyes) had LASIK and 8 patients (14 eyes) had LASEK. At last follow-up, no patient had developed ectasia. This study suggests that patients with preoperative central keratometry ≥47.50 D as the only parameter evaluated should not be excluded from corneal refractive surgery due to increased risk of postoperative ectasia. However, when this preoperative finding is accompanied by other topographic abnormalities, treatment options should be carefully evaluated.
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 2009
PURPOSE: To evaluate the visual and refractive results of hyperopic LASIK.
Cornea, 2012
Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). W... more Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We present a case of interface fluid syndrome after cataract surgery in a patient who had previous LASIK surgery. A 62-year-old man underwent routine cataract surgery on the left eye 10 years after LASIK on both eyes. The day after surgery, the intraocular pressure (IOP) was 21 mm Hg and a pocket of fluid was present in the interface LASIK wound. The patient was treated with 0.50% timolol eye drops twice daily. The problem resolved within 1.5 months. Two months later, the patient underwent routine cataract surgery of the right eye. The next day, the IOP was 11 mm Hg and LASIK interface fluid was present. The patient was treated with 0.5% timolol eye drops twice daily. Two months after the surgery, the problem had completely resolved. Ocular hypertension and traumatic endothelial cell damage could have been the causes of the syndrome. Although the IOP was not very high, previous LASIK could have led us to underestimate the IOP.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2009
International Articles by Clara Martín-Reyes
Journal of Refractive Surgery, Aug 1, 2011
PURPOSE: To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis... more PURPOSE: To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) with preoperative central keratometry 47.50 diopters (D) are at higher risk for developing corneal ectasia postoperatively.
METHODS: Records of 32 patients (54 eyes) who underwent myopic LASIK or LASEK between May 2002 and July 2005 with preoperative mean central keratometry ≥47.50 D were retrospectively reviewed. Patients eligible for the study were offered free follow-up. Last follow-up was at least 3 years after surgery. All procedures were performed with the Technolas Keracor 217z excimer laser (Bausch & Lomb).
RESULTS: Twenty-four patients (40 eyes) had LASIK and 8 patients (14 eyes) had LASEK. At last follow-up, no patient had developed ectasia.
CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that patients with preoperative central keratometry ≥47.50 D as the only parameter evaluated should not be excluded from corneal refractive surgery due to increased risk of postoperative ectasia. However, when this preoperative
finding is accompanied by other topographic abnormalities, treatment options should be carefully evaluated.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, May 1, 2011
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Jul 1, 2009
Purpose To evaluate the visual and refractive results of hyperopic LASIK. Setting Clínica Bavier... more Purpose
To evaluate the visual and refractive results of hyperopic LASIK.
Setting
Clínica Baviera Instituto Oftalmológico Europeo, Madrid, Spain
Methods
This retrospective consecutive noncomparative observational study evaluated hyperopic LASIK results over 1 year. Outcomes included uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), cycloplegic refraction, and corneal topography. Surgery was performed using an MEL 80-G excimer laser. Results were analyzed by preoperative spherical equivalent (SE) (Group 1: ≤+3.50 diopters [D]; Group 2: ≥+3.60 D).
Results
The mean UDVA improved from 0.50 ± 0.3 (SD) to 0.90 ± 0.2 in Group 1 and from 0.50 ± 0.3 to 0.80 ± 0.2 in Group 2 and the mean CDVA, from 0.86 ± 0.2 to 0.93 ± 0.1 and from 0.80 ± 0.2 to 0.90 ± 0.2, respectively. The mean cycloplegic SE improved from +2. 5± 0.8 to +0.1 ± 0.5 in Group 1 and from +4.5 ± 0.6 to +0.4 ± 0.6 in Group 2; 70.9% of eyes and 63.3% of eyes, respectively, were within ±0.50 D of emmetropia. Postoperatively, 92.8% of eyes in Group 1 and 87.8% in Group 2 maintained or gained 1 or more lines of CDVA; 1.7% and 4.0%, respectively, lost 2 or more lines. The safety index was 1.1 in both groups and the efficacy index, 1.01 in Group 1 and 0.98 in Group 2. The enhancement rate was 20.0% and 18.4%, respectively.
Conclusion
Excimer laser LASIK was safe and effective for treating hyperopia up to +6.25 D with no further loss of CDVA lines after enhancement.
Ophthalmology, Feb 1, 2010
PURPOSE: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infe... more PURPOSE: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infectious keratitis after LASIK, and examine treatment strategies.
DESIGN: Retrospective study.
PARTICIPANTS: We included 107 613 patients who underwent LASIK at Clínica Baviera (Instituto Oftalmológico Europeo, Spain) from September 2002 to May 2008.
METHODS: The medical records of post-LASIK patients (204 586 eyes) were reviewed to identify cases of infectious keratitis. Incidence, risk factors, clinical course, days to diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and final visual outcomes were recorded.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Incidence of post-LASIK infectious keratitis, culture results, response to treatment, and visual outcome.
RESULTS: Post-LASIK infectious keratitis was diagnosed in 72 eyes from 63 patients. Onset of infection was early (within 7 days after surgery) in 62.5% of cases. Cultures were positive in 21 of 54 cases in which samples were taken. The most frequently isolated microorganism was Staphylococcus epidermidis (9 cases). Immediate flap lifting and irrigation with antibiotics was performed in 54 eyes; late flap lifting was subsequently required in 10 out of 18 cases initially treated with topical antibiotics alone. One case required flap amputation owing to flap necrosis. Final best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) was >or=20/20 in 38 cases (52.7%) and >or=20/40 in 67 cases (93.05%); final BSCVA was <20/40 in 5 cases (6.94%).
CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of post-LASIK infectious keratitis was 0.035% per procedure. Infectious keratitis after LASIK is a potentially vision-threatening complication. The appearance of infections in asymptomatic patients highlights the need for a proper schedule of follow-up appointments. Prompt and aggressive management of this LASIK complication with early flap lifting, scraping, culture, and irrigation with antibiotics is strongly recommended. Proper management can result in preserving useful vision.
Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). W... more Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We present a case of interface fluid syndrome after cataract surgery in a patient who had previous LASIK surgery. A 62-year-old man underwent routine cataract surgery on the left eye 10 years after LASIK on both eyes. The day after surgery, the intraocular pressure (IOP) was 21 mm Hg and a pocket of fluid was present in the interface LASIK wound. The patient was treated with 0.50% timolol eye drops twice daily. The problem resolved within 1.5 months. Two months later, the patient underwent routine cataract surgery of the right eye. The next day, the IOP was 11 mm Hg and LASIK interface fluid was present. The patient was treated with 0.5% timolol eye drops twice daily. Two months after the surgery, the problem had completely resolved. Ocular hypertension and traumatic endothelial cell damage could have been the causes of the syndrome. Although the IOP was not very high, previous LASIK could have led us to underestimate the IOP.
Articles in Spanish Journals by Clara Martín-Reyes
PURPOSE. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and... more PURPOSE. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser.
METHOD. This retrospective analysis involved 530 myopic or myopic astigmotic eyes (mean -6.97 D; SD 2.25; max. -15.50; min. -0.75) operated on by three surgeons performing LASIK with the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser and a thin flap. The optical zone varied from 5.00 to 6.00 mm (mean 5.86 mm; SD 0.20). The flap was obtained with the Moria One manual microkeratome. Every case had a follow ip greater than 3 months.
RESULTS. A thin (less than 120 microns) or very thin flap was performed in every case but two (mean 84.18 microns; SD 17.89; max. 213; min. 51), allowing a residual stromal bed greater than 299 microns in every case but 5 (mean 352.60 microns; SD 25.41; max. 463; min. 260). Safety was 99.81% and efficacy (post-LASIK UCVA ≥ pre-LASIK BSCVA) was 80.57%.
CONCLUSIONS. The combination of a thin flap and Tissue Saving treatment allows treating extreme cases with great safety margins and without losing efficacy.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2011
We have previously shown that the Orbscan (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, New York) was unable to map ... more We have previously shown that the Orbscan (Bausch & Lomb, Rochester, New York) was unable to map the corneal surfaces in eyes with shallow anterior chambers, displaying a clonic quad map, and that the clonic quad map disappeared after YAG iridotomy. 1 We now report a case of clonic quad map with Orbscan in a patient with shallow anterior chambers that resolved after pupillary dilation. A 42-year-old woman underwent ocular examination, which revealed no pathology except for shallow anterior chambers and narrow angles. Ocular refraction was ϩ3.25 Ϫ2.50 ϫ 30° in the right eye and ϩ2.50 Ϫ1.50 ϫ 140° in the left eye. Corrected distance visual acuity was 20/30 in the right eye and 20/20 in the left eye. Corneal topography in the right eye was measured using Orbscan II (Fig 1) and the anterior elevation bestfi t sphere map was repeated in three of the four quadrants ("clonic" quad map, with three of the four maps the same) instead of displaying the "usual" quad map (four different maps). The test was then repeated using the same device and using a different Orbscan device with identical results. The program was able to display keratometric axial and tangential power maps, the Placido image, and the anterior fl oat map. However, no other maps could be obtained, and the device was unable to detect anterior chamber depth, corneal thickness, or angle kappa. Orbscan II showed the usual quad map in the left eye. However, although the anterior chamber was shallow in the slit-lamp examination, Orbscan overestimated the measurement (4.02 mm). In addition, the angle, although possible, did not seem to be occluded (Shaffer 2). Both pupils were dilated with one drop of tropicamide 1%. A new Orbscan II examination was performed and the usual quad map (four different maps) was observed in the right eye (Fig 2). In both eyes, the anterior chamber distance was shallow (1.82 mm and 1.86 mm in the right and left eyes, respectively). Pérez Silguero et al 2 published a similar case report, in which a clonic quad map image was obtained in a middle-aged woman with a shallow anterior chamber. After laser YAG iridotomy, Orbscan II showed the "usual" quad map. The topical agent tropicamide 1% is applied to paralyze the ciliary muscle and thus enables the anterior chamber to deepen. 3 In the case presented herein, its instillation made the clonic quad map disappear and enabled Orbscan II to produce the usual quad map in a patient with shallow anterior chambers.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2009
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
PURPOSE/METHOD: The choroidal neovascularization (CNV) may be associated with several types of ch... more PURPOSE/METHOD: The choroidal neovascularization (CNV) may be associated with several types of choroidal tumors. The polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PVC) is a variant of the choroidal neovascularization. We present a case of PCV associated with melanocytoma of the optic nerve. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: Although we cannot rule out that these two entities are independent of each other, the reported cases of choroidal tumors with CNV, the publication of a similar case and the epidemiological similarity between melanocytoma and PCV leads us to think that they may be related. We confirm the efficacy of laser argon treatment (Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol 2002; 77: 455-458).
Archivos de la Sociedad Espanola de Oftalmologia
CLINICAL CASE: We report a case of a 12 year old male with vision loss (0.1 in both eyes). He als... more CLINICAL CASE: We report a case of a 12 year old male with vision loss (0.1 in both eyes). He also had sensorineural hearing loss (cochlear implant), asthma, dermatitis and alopecia. He was diagnosed with retrobulbar optic neuropathy, and was started on a treatment of intravenous corticosteroids, showing no improvement. A screening for congenital metabolopathies revealed a biotinidase deficiency, and treatment with biotin achieved a rapid clinical improvement. DISCUSSION: When faced with an optic neuropathy in a child, we must always look for a biotinidase deficiency, because biotin therapy is the only treatment that achieves a clinical improvement.
Purpose. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and... more Purpose. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser. Method. This retrospective analysis involved 530 myopic or myopic astigmotic eyes (mean -6.97 D; SD 2.25; max. -15.50; min. -0.75) operated on by three surgeons performing LASIK with the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser and a thin flap. The optical zone varied from 5.00 to 6.00 mm (mean 5.86 mm; SD 0.20). The flap was obtained with the Moria One manual microkeratome. Every case had a follow ip greater than 3 months. Results. A thin (less than 120 microns) or very thin flap was performed in every case but two (mean 84.18 microns; SD 17.89; max. 213; min. 51), allowing a residual stromal bed greater than 299 microns in every case but 5 (mean 352.60 microns; SD 25.41; max. 463; min. 260). Safety was 99.81% and efficacy (post-LASIK UCVA ≥ pre-LASIK BSCVA) was 80.57%. Conclusions. The combination ...
Purpose: To report on postoperative safety and efficacy outcomes with the diffractive Acri.Tec 36... more Purpose: To report on postoperative safety and efficacy outcomes with the diffractive Acri.Tec 366D implantation after cataract or clear lens surgery. Methods: 530 eyes of 265 patients, 101 males and 164 females, age from 45.6 to 64.4 with diagnosis of cataract in 280 eyes, myopic clear lens in 14 eyes and hyperopic clear lens in 236 eyes. Diffractive Acritec 366D were implanted in all eyes from June 2006 to March 2008, and follow-up 6months in the shorter case. Safety, efficacy, predictability and complications were analyzed. Results: The mean far visual acuity without correction was 0.81 monocular and 0.94 binocular; mean near vision without correction J3 monocular and J2.5 binocular; mean middle binocular vision J6.13. Intraoperative complications: zonular dialysis with vitreous in one eye, iris dehiscence in one eye. Postoperative complications: Macular cystoids thickness 1 eye, run out 1 eye and 78 capsular posterior fibrosis with yag capsulotomy were described. Global efficacy...
Purpose: To evaluate the optical aberrations and contrast sensitivity after H-LASIK, and also the... more Purpose: To evaluate the optical aberrations and contrast sensitivity after H-LASIK, and also the visual acuity, refractive and keratometric changes. Patients and methods: In this prospective study, 82 eyes of 41 patients (16 men and 25 women) were treated for hyperopia (H-LASIK) between December 2003 and June 2004, and followed for at least 6 months, in order to achieve emmetropy in both eyes. Results: The mean patient age was 35 ± 5.01 years (range 20 to 62 years). Preoperatively, the mean spherical equivalent (SE) was +3.46 ± 1.19 D; postoperatively, it was +0.77 ± 0.67 D. Postoperatively, the mean SE was within ± 0.5 D in 43% of eyes, and within ± 1 D in 66% (predictability). Postoperatively, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was equal or better than preoperative best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) in 53% of the eyes (efficacy). Regarding safety, a total of 98% of the eyes had no change in BSCVA at the end of the follow-up period (only 2% of the eyes lost one or more S...
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Objetivo: Valorar la predictibilidad de la queratomileusis in situ hipermetrópica (H-LASIK) en el... more Objetivo: Valorar la predictibilidad de la queratomileusis in situ hipermetrópica (H-LASIK) en el tratamiento de las ametropías hipermetrópicas. Método: Estudio prospectivo en el que se incluyeron 104 ojos (de 52 pacientes hipermétropes; 24 hombres y 28 mujeres) de los cuales el 50% fueron ojos derechos y otro 50% izquierdos; intervenidos mediante H-LASIK entre enero de 2004 y marzo de 2005, con el objetivo de alcanzar la emetropía en ambos ojos. El tiempo mínimo de seguimiento fue de 12 meses. Se anotan los valores resultantes de la refracción manifiesta previa y posteriormente a la instilación de cicloplentolato. Resultados: La edad media fue de 36,88 ± 9,98 (rango entre 19 a 56 años). El defecto hipermetrópico (expresado en equivalente esférico –EE–) refractivo medio pasó de +3,4 ± 1,2 dioptrías (D) preoperatorias (rango entre +0,6 a +6,25 D), a +0,8 ± 0,6 D postoperatorias (rango entre +2 a –1,4 D). Distribuimos los ojos de la muestra del Grupo Total (104 ojos) en dos grupos hom...
Journal of refractive surgery (Thorofare, N.J. : 1995), 2007
To evaluate the effect of preoperative keratometric power on the intraoperative complications in ... more To evaluate the effect of preoperative keratometric power on the intraoperative complications in LASIK for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. In this retrospective study, the records of 34,099 eyes of 17,388 patients who underwent LASIK for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism using the Moria LSK One manual microkeratome and the Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217 Z excimer laser were reviewed. One thousand three hundred thirty-eight (3.92%) intraoperative microkeratome complications were identified in the total number of eyes: 571 (1.67%) free caps, 320 (0.93%) epithelial abrasions, 282 (0.82%) thin/irregular flaps, 126 (0.36%) incomplete flaps, and 39 (0.11%) flap buttonholes. When eyes were stratified according to preoperative keratometric power, eyes with flatter corneas usually had more free caps and incomplete flaps than eyes with steeper corneas (P < .05), whereas eyes with steeper corneas usually had more epithelial abrasions and thin/irregular flaps than eyes with flatter corneas...
Ophthalmology, 2010
Purpose: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infe... more Purpose: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infectious keratitis after LASIK, and examine treatment strategies.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2011
To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) ... more To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) with preoperative central keratometry ≥47.50 diopters (D) are at higher risk for developing corneal ectasia postoperatively. Records of 32 patients (54 eyes) who underwent myopic LASIK or LASEK between May 2002 and July 2005 with preoperative mean central keratometry ≥47.50 D were retrospectively reviewed. Patients eligible for the study were offered free follow-up. Last follow-up was at least 3 years after surgery. All procedures were performed with the Technolas Keracor 217z excimer laser (Bausch &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp; Lomb). Twenty-four patients (40 eyes) had LASIK and 8 patients (14 eyes) had LASEK. At last follow-up, no patient had developed ectasia. This study suggests that patients with preoperative central keratometry ≥47.50 D as the only parameter evaluated should not be excluded from corneal refractive surgery due to increased risk of postoperative ectasia. However, when this preoperative finding is accompanied by other topographic abnormalities, treatment options should be carefully evaluated.
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 2009
PURPOSE: To evaluate the visual and refractive results of hyperopic LASIK.
Cornea, 2012
Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). W... more Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We present a case of interface fluid syndrome after cataract surgery in a patient who had previous LASIK surgery. A 62-year-old man underwent routine cataract surgery on the left eye 10 years after LASIK on both eyes. The day after surgery, the intraocular pressure (IOP) was 21 mm Hg and a pocket of fluid was present in the interface LASIK wound. The patient was treated with 0.50% timolol eye drops twice daily. The problem resolved within 1.5 months. Two months later, the patient underwent routine cataract surgery of the right eye. The next day, the IOP was 11 mm Hg and LASIK interface fluid was present. The patient was treated with 0.5% timolol eye drops twice daily. Two months after the surgery, the problem had completely resolved. Ocular hypertension and traumatic endothelial cell damage could have been the causes of the syndrome. Although the IOP was not very high, previous LASIK could have led us to underestimate the IOP.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, 2009
Journal of Refractive Surgery, Aug 1, 2011
PURPOSE: To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis... more PURPOSE: To evaluate whether patients who undergo myopic LASIK or laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) with preoperative central keratometry 47.50 diopters (D) are at higher risk for developing corneal ectasia postoperatively.
METHODS: Records of 32 patients (54 eyes) who underwent myopic LASIK or LASEK between May 2002 and July 2005 with preoperative mean central keratometry ≥47.50 D were retrospectively reviewed. Patients eligible for the study were offered free follow-up. Last follow-up was at least 3 years after surgery. All procedures were performed with the Technolas Keracor 217z excimer laser (Bausch & Lomb).
RESULTS: Twenty-four patients (40 eyes) had LASIK and 8 patients (14 eyes) had LASEK. At last follow-up, no patient had developed ectasia.
CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that patients with preoperative central keratometry ≥47.50 D as the only parameter evaluated should not be excluded from corneal refractive surgery due to increased risk of postoperative ectasia. However, when this preoperative
finding is accompanied by other topographic abnormalities, treatment options should be carefully evaluated.
Journal of Refractive Surgery, May 1, 2011
Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Jul 1, 2009
Purpose To evaluate the visual and refractive results of hyperopic LASIK. Setting Clínica Bavier... more Purpose
To evaluate the visual and refractive results of hyperopic LASIK.
Setting
Clínica Baviera Instituto Oftalmológico Europeo, Madrid, Spain
Methods
This retrospective consecutive noncomparative observational study evaluated hyperopic LASIK results over 1 year. Outcomes included uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), cycloplegic refraction, and corneal topography. Surgery was performed using an MEL 80-G excimer laser. Results were analyzed by preoperative spherical equivalent (SE) (Group 1: ≤+3.50 diopters [D]; Group 2: ≥+3.60 D).
Results
The mean UDVA improved from 0.50 ± 0.3 (SD) to 0.90 ± 0.2 in Group 1 and from 0.50 ± 0.3 to 0.80 ± 0.2 in Group 2 and the mean CDVA, from 0.86 ± 0.2 to 0.93 ± 0.1 and from 0.80 ± 0.2 to 0.90 ± 0.2, respectively. The mean cycloplegic SE improved from +2. 5± 0.8 to +0.1 ± 0.5 in Group 1 and from +4.5 ± 0.6 to +0.4 ± 0.6 in Group 2; 70.9% of eyes and 63.3% of eyes, respectively, were within ±0.50 D of emmetropia. Postoperatively, 92.8% of eyes in Group 1 and 87.8% in Group 2 maintained or gained 1 or more lines of CDVA; 1.7% and 4.0%, respectively, lost 2 or more lines. The safety index was 1.1 in both groups and the efficacy index, 1.01 in Group 1 and 0.98 in Group 2. The enhancement rate was 20.0% and 18.4%, respectively.
Conclusion
Excimer laser LASIK was safe and effective for treating hyperopia up to +6.25 D with no further loss of CDVA lines after enhancement.
Ophthalmology, Feb 1, 2010
PURPOSE: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infe... more PURPOSE: To investigate the incidence, culture results, risk factors, and visual outcomes of infectious keratitis after LASIK, and examine treatment strategies.
DESIGN: Retrospective study.
PARTICIPANTS: We included 107 613 patients who underwent LASIK at Clínica Baviera (Instituto Oftalmológico Europeo, Spain) from September 2002 to May 2008.
METHODS: The medical records of post-LASIK patients (204 586 eyes) were reviewed to identify cases of infectious keratitis. Incidence, risk factors, clinical course, days to diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, and final visual outcomes were recorded.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Incidence of post-LASIK infectious keratitis, culture results, response to treatment, and visual outcome.
RESULTS: Post-LASIK infectious keratitis was diagnosed in 72 eyes from 63 patients. Onset of infection was early (within 7 days after surgery) in 62.5% of cases. Cultures were positive in 21 of 54 cases in which samples were taken. The most frequently isolated microorganism was Staphylococcus epidermidis (9 cases). Immediate flap lifting and irrigation with antibiotics was performed in 54 eyes; late flap lifting was subsequently required in 10 out of 18 cases initially treated with topical antibiotics alone. One case required flap amputation owing to flap necrosis. Final best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) was >or=20/20 in 38 cases (52.7%) and >or=20/40 in 67 cases (93.05%); final BSCVA was <20/40 in 5 cases (6.94%).
CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of post-LASIK infectious keratitis was 0.035% per procedure. Infectious keratitis after LASIK is a potentially vision-threatening complication. The appearance of infections in asymptomatic patients highlights the need for a proper schedule of follow-up appointments. Prompt and aggressive management of this LASIK complication with early flap lifting, scraping, culture, and irrigation with antibiotics is strongly recommended. Proper management can result in preserving useful vision.
Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). W... more Interface fluid syndrome is an unusual complication after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We present a case of interface fluid syndrome after cataract surgery in a patient who had previous LASIK surgery. A 62-year-old man underwent routine cataract surgery on the left eye 10 years after LASIK on both eyes. The day after surgery, the intraocular pressure (IOP) was 21 mm Hg and a pocket of fluid was present in the interface LASIK wound. The patient was treated with 0.50% timolol eye drops twice daily. The problem resolved within 1.5 months. Two months later, the patient underwent routine cataract surgery of the right eye. The next day, the IOP was 11 mm Hg and LASIK interface fluid was present. The patient was treated with 0.5% timolol eye drops twice daily. Two months after the surgery, the problem had completely resolved. Ocular hypertension and traumatic endothelial cell damage could have been the causes of the syndrome. Although the IOP was not very high, previous LASIK could have led us to underestimate the IOP.
PURPOSE. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and... more PURPOSE. To analyse efficacy, effectiveness and safety when performing LASIK with a thin flap and the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser.
METHOD. This retrospective analysis involved 530 myopic or myopic astigmotic eyes (mean -6.97 D; SD 2.25; max. -15.50; min. -0.75) operated on by three surgeons performing LASIK with the Tissue Saving program of the Technolas 217-Z100 excimer laser and a thin flap. The optical zone varied from 5.00 to 6.00 mm (mean 5.86 mm; SD 0.20). The flap was obtained with the Moria One manual microkeratome. Every case had a follow ip greater than 3 months.
RESULTS. A thin (less than 120 microns) or very thin flap was performed in every case but two (mean 84.18 microns; SD 17.89; max. 213; min. 51), allowing a residual stromal bed greater than 299 microns in every case but 5 (mean 352.60 microns; SD 25.41; max. 463; min. 260). Safety was 99.81% and efficacy (post-LASIK UCVA ≥ pre-LASIK BSCVA) was 80.57%.
CONCLUSIONS. The combination of a thin flap and Tissue Saving treatment allows treating extreme cases with great safety margins and without losing efficacy.
by Fernando Llovet-Osuna, Julio Baviera, Julio Ortega-Usobiaga, MD, PhD, FEBOS-CR, FWCRS, Rosario Cobo-Soriano, Fernando Mayordomo-Cerdá, Marcos Gómez-García, and Clara Martín-Reyes
OBJETIVO: Evaluar la eficacia, seguridad, predictibilidad, estabilidad y complicaciones de la ext... more OBJETIVO: Evaluar la eficacia, seguridad, predictibilidad, estabilidad y complicaciones de la extracción de cristalino transparente en pacientes no presbitas.
MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo en el que se incluyen 307 ojos consecutivos, de 178 pacientes, intervenidos de hipermetropía con lensectomía refractiva e implante de lente intraocular monofocal. Las fórmulas empleadas para el cálculo de la potencia de la lente fueron: Binkhorst II, SRK/T, Holladay y Holladay II.
RESULTADOS: La edad media fue de 35,4 ± 3,83 años (rango entre 22 y 39). El defecto previo fue de +7,35 ± 1,3 D (rango entre +4,75 a +11,25) de esfera hipermetrópica; el cilindro de –1,7 ± 1,5 D (rango entre 0 a 7,25); el equivalente esférico de +6,5 ± 1,36 D (rango entre +4 a +10,25). El porcentaje de ojos cuya AVSC (agudeza visual sin corrección) postoperatoria es mayor o igual a la AVCC (agudeza visual con corrección) previa, fue de 79,12%. Los ojos que pierden una o más líneas de mejor agudeza visual corregida fue del 1,11%. El 70,19% de ojos presentaron un equivalente esférico (EE) residual, tras la cirugía, no superior a ± 0,5 D. Mientras que el 88,82% estaban en ± 1 D. Tanto la AVSC como la AVCC se estabilizaron rápidamente tras la cirugía, con mínimos cambios durante el tiempo de seguimiento. En cuanto a los segundos procedimientos: un recambio de LIO, 110 bioptics (35,83% del total de ojos intervenidos) (88 LASIK, 4 LASEK y 15 queratotomías arqueadas). Complicaciones intraoperatorias: rotura de la cápsula posterior en dos ojos, de dos pacientes diferentes. Las postoperatorias: un edema macular cístico, un hipopión, una uveítis anterior por deprivación brusca de corticoides tópicos, un síndrome de misdirección del acuoso y la opacificación de la cápsula posterior del cristalino. En 114 ojos fue necesario realizar capsulotomía YAG (37,13%). En el tiempo de evolución transcurrido desde la capsulotomía YAG no han aparecido complicaciones.
CONCLUSIÓN: La extracción de cristalino transparente es una técnica eficaz, segura, predecible y con resultados refractivos estables. La posibilidad de realizar un segundo procedimiento permite solventar la «sorpresa refractiva» con éxito. Las complicaciones no difieren de otros grupos similares, aún en pacientes de más edad, si bien la incidencia de problemas retinianos es mínima en comparación con la lensectomía refractiva en miopes.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the optical aberrations and contrast sensitivity after H-LASIK, and also the... more PURPOSE: To evaluate the optical aberrations and contrast sensitivity after H-LASIK, and also the visual acuity, refractive and keratometric changes.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this prospective study, 82 eyes of 41 patients (16 men and 25 women) were treated for hyperopia (H-LASIK) between December 2003 and June 2004, and followed for at least 6 months, in order to achieve emmetropy in both eyes.
RESULTS: The mean patient age was 35 ± 5.01 years (range 20 to 62 years). Preoperatively, the mean spherical equivalent (SE) was +3.46 ± 1.19 D; postoperatively, it was +0.77 ± 0.67 D. Postoperatively, the mean SE was within ± 0.5 D in 43% of eyes, and within ± 1 D in 66% (predictability).
Postoperatively, uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was equal or better than preoperative best spectacle corrected visual acuity (BSCVA) in 53% of the eyes (efficacy). Regarding safety, a total of 98% of the eyes had no change in BSCVA at the end of the follow-up period (only 2% of the eyes lost one or more Snellen lines). Preoperatively, the mean keratometry was 43.98 ± 1.47 D; at six months, it was 46.35 ± 2.04 D.
Coma-like and spherical-like higher order aberrations (HOA) increased after H-LASIK. When compared with the preoperative values, contrast sensitivity remained stable (did not get worse), unexpectedly, one, three, and six months after the surgery.
No complications were observed intraoperatively or postoperatively. Ten percent of the eyes underwent an enhancement LASIK procedure (lifting the flap).
CONCLUSION: H-LASIK is a safe, effective and predictable modality to correct mild and moderate levels of hyperopia. H-LASIK resulted in an increase of aberrations, while the contrast sensitivity remained stable, in this study.
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OBJETIVO: Valorar la predictibilidad de la queratomileusis in situ hipermetrópica (H-LASIK) en el... more OBJETIVO: Valorar la predictibilidad de la queratomileusis in situ hipermetrópica (H-LASIK) en el tratamiento de las ametropías hipermetrópicas.
MÉTODO: Estudio prospectivo en el que se incluyeron 104 ojos (de 52 pacientes hipermétropes; 24 hombres y 28 mujeres) de los cuales el 50% fueron ojos derechos y otro 50% izquierdos; intervenidos mediante H-LASIK entre enero de 2004 y marzo de 2005, con el objetivo de alcanzar la emetropía en ambos ojos. El tiempo mínimo de seguimiento fue de 12 meses. Se anotan los valores resultantes de la refracción manifiesta previa y posteriormente a la instilación de cicloplentolato.
RESULTADOS: La edad media fue de 36,88 ± 9,98 (rango entre 19 a 56 años). El defecto hipermetrópico (expresado en equivalente esférico –EE–) refractivo medio pasó de +3,4 ± 1,2 dioptrías (D) preoperatorias (rango entre +0,6 a +6,25 D), a +0,8 ± 0,6 D postoperatorias (rango entre +2 a –1,4 D). Distribuimos los ojos de la muestra del Grupo Total (104 ojos) en dos grupos homogéneos: Grupo 1 (55 ojos) con EE <3,5 D y Grupo 2 (49 ojos) con EE > 3,5 D.
Entendemos como valores que indican la predictibilidad de la técnica los porcentajes de ojos cuyo equivalente esférico final se encontraba dentro del rango de ± 0,5 D y de ± 1 D. En el Grupo Total la predicitibilidad para ± 0,5 D fue del 67% y del 41,5% cuando la refracción se efectuó sin y con cicloplejía respectivamente; mientras que el porcentaje de ojos cuyo EE se encontraba entre ± 1 D fue del 93,5% cuando se refraccionó sin cicloplejía y del 70,5% cuando dicha prueba se realizó tras la cicloplejía.
Comparando los resultados de la refracción ciclopléjica entre los grupos de hipermetropía baja (Grupo 1) con los de rango moderado (Grupo 2) encontramos que los porcentajes de ojos cuyo EE se encontraba entre ± 0,5 D y ± 1 D eran superiores en el Grupo (56% y 85%) respecto al grupo de mayor rango de defecto hipermetrópico (Grupo 2) (33% y 68%).
CONCLUSIÓN: El H-LASIK es una técnica quirúrgica, para el tratamiento de la hipermetropía con un aceptable índice de predictibilidad. Consideramos, no obstante, necesario valorar los parámetros refractivos con y sin cicloplejía. Sugerimos que han de evaluarse otros indicadores, tales como la edad, la acomodación y la magnitud del defecto previo.
37th Congress of the European Society Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS). Paris, France 🇫🇷, 2019
Purpose: A prospective, multi-center, non-randomized clinical study was conducted to determine th... more Purpose: A prospective, multi-center, non-randomized clinical study was conducted to determine the visual outcomes as well as patient satisfaction with the Rayner RayOne® diffractive trifocal IOL.
Setting: Clinica Baviera, Spain. Baviera Group - AIER Eye Group.
Methods: Four hundred and forty-four eyes were enrolled in a prospective, multi-center, non-randomized clinical study to analyze the visual outcomes as well as patient satisfaction with the new Rayner trifocal IOL: the Rayner RayOne®. Patient satisfaction was analyzed using a questionnaire and conducting an in-depth analysis of the electronic medical records. Results were compared to our prior data with regards to Finevision® and ATLisa® trifocal IOLs.
Results: Four hundred and forty-four eyes were implanted with the Rayner RayOne® trifocal IOL, and only 1.36% showed dissatisfaction features. Though some patients reported night halos and glare, only two patients reported significant positive dysphotopsia. One patient reported negative dysphotopsia. All patients were spectacle free for all distances. Dissatisfaction features were analyzed and compared to our prior data using Finevision® and ATLisa® trifocal IOLs.
Conclusions: The RayOne trifocal IOL provided good visual performance in all distances, though there was a small group of patients who showed dissatisfaction. Having a sounded knowledge of what the reasons for dissatisfaction are might provide us with some key tools to improve patient outcomes.
ASCRS Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery. San Francisco, USA 🇺🇸, 2009
PURPOSE: To report on postoperative safety and efficacy outcomes with the diffractive Acri.Tec 36... more PURPOSE: To report on postoperative safety and efficacy outcomes with the diffractive Acri.Tec 366D implantation after cataract or clear lens surgery.
METHODS: 530 eyes of 265 patients, 101 males and 164 females, age from 45.6 to 64.4 with diagnosis of cataract in 280 eyes, myopic clear lens in 14 eyes and hyperopic clear lens in 236 eyes. Diffractive Acritec 366D were implanted in all eyes from June 2006 to March 2008, and follow-up 6months in the shorter case. Safety, efficacy, predictability and complications were analyzed.
RESULTS: The mean far visual acuity without correction was 0.81 monocular and 0.94 binocular; mean near vision without correction J3 monocular and J2.5 binocular; mean middle binocular vision J6.13. Intraoperative complications: zonular dialysis with vitreous in one eye, iris dehiscence in one eye. Postoperative complications: Macular cystoids thickness 1 eye, run out 1 eye and 78 capsular posterior fibrosis with yag capsulotomy were described. Global safety index 1.10 cataract group 1.15 and clear lens group 1.06.
CONCLUSION: This study shows Difractive Multifocal Acri.Tec implantation to be a safety and effective method of refractive surgery in cataracts and myopic or hyperopic clear lens. However longer follow up is considered necessary.
![Research paper thumbnail of Cálculo de la potencia de la lente intraocular en 78 ojos operados de catarata tras queratotomía radial [Intraocular lens power calculation in 78 cataracts that had previously undergone radial keratotomy]](https://attachments.academia-assets.com/53621566/thumbnails/1.jpg)
](32nd Congress of the Spanish Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (SECOIR). Oviedo, Spain 🇪🇸, 2017
OBJETIVOS: El propósito de este estudio es: conocer los resultados, en nuestro grupo, de la cirug... more OBJETIVOS: El propósito de este estudio es: conocer los resultados, en nuestro grupo, de la cirugía de catarata tras queratotomía radial previa; calcular cuál habría sido el resultado si se hubiese implantado la lente recomendada por el soporte online de la ASCRS (www.iolcalculator.com), pero introduciendo un valor de SimK en el apartado de Average Central Power (en contra de la recomendación de la AS- CRS); y emitir, dentro de lo posible, recomendaciones para su manejo.
MÉTODO: Estudio retrospectivo de 78 ojos de 49 pacientes, operados previamente de queratotomía radial (QR), que posteriormente fueron intervenidos quirúrgicamente de catarata (facoemulsificación e implante de lente intraocular –LIO-).
RESULTADOS:
Datos preoperatorios:
– UDVA: 0,25 ± 0,5 (mín 0; máx 1).
– CDVA: 0,65 ± 0,54 (min 0,1, máx 1).
– Equivalente esférico (EE): -1,5 D (mín -17,25 D, máx +3,25 D).
– Queratometría media (KM) de 39,80 ± 5,7 D (mín 32,25, máx 46,85 D).
– Longitud axial (AL): 25,66 ± 4,56 mm (mín 21,14, máx 31,98 mm).
Cada cirujano calculó la lente intraocular (LIO) según su propio criterio.
– Potencia media de las LIOs implantadas: +20,35 ± 11 D (mín 0, máx +33 D). Datos postoperatorios:
– EE: -0,44 ± 2,28 D (mín -3,25, máx +4,375 D).
– UDVA: 0,59 ± 0,54 (mín 0, máx 1).
– EE ± 0,5 D en el 42%; ± 1 D en el 62%; > ±2 D en el 15%.
– El 42% de los pacientes (33 ojos) obtuvo un EE de ± 0,5 D, el 62% (49 ojos) de ± 1 D, y el 15% (12 ojos) obtuvo un EE postoperatorio de > ±2 D.
Complicaciones: 1 piggy-back (por hipermetropía no deseada), 1 recambio de LIO (por hipermetro- pía no deseada), 3 casos de sutura por apertura de incisiones de QR.
No existen diferencias significativas entre el resultado obtenido, y el que se habría obtenido de uti- lizar en todos los casos la lente recomendada por el soporte online de la ASCRS (con SimK).
CONCLUSIONES:
– Dado el cambio queratométrico que sufren típicamente los pacientes operados de QR durante el día, es recomendable tener varias medidas queratométricas antes de realizar el cálculo de la LIO.
– En el consentimiento informado es recomendable personalizar la posibilidad de recambio de lente (o implante secundario), de bioptics, y de uso de gafa postoperatoria.
– El cilindro previo a la cirugía de catarata rara vez se corrige.
– En nuestros casos, no existe diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el resultado obtenido, y el que se habría obtenido teóricamente de haber utilizado en todos los casos la calculadora online post-QR de la ASCRS (con valores de SimK).
– Es recomendable esperar al menos 4 semanas entre la cirugía de ambos ojos (no fiarse del resultado de los primeros días, la refracción puede cambiar).
– No hacer cirugía de recambio de lente (o piggy-back) antes de las 4 semanas.
![Research paper thumbnail of Lensectomía refractiva en hipermétropes no présbitas con implante de lente intraocular multifocal [Refractive lensectomy and multifocal intraocular lens implantation in non-presbyopic hyperopes]](https://attachments.academia-assets.com/67270763/thumbnails/1.jpg)
](24th Congress of the Spanish Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery (SECOIR). San Sebastián, Spain 🇪🇸, May 21, 2009
MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Estudio retrospectivo en el que se incluyen 50 ojos consecutivos de 25 pacien... more MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Estudio retrospectivo en el que se incluyen 50 ojos consecutivos de 25 pacientes intervenidos de hipermetropía mediante lensectomía refractiva con implante de lente intraocular multifocal.
RESULTADOS. La edad media fue de 35,1 ± 5,04 años (rango entre 29 y 39). El equivalente esférico (EE) fue de +5,19 ± 2,21D (rango entre + 1,75 a +11); la esfera media +5,85 ± 2,23 D (rango entre +3,25 a +11,5; el cilindro de -1,33 ± 1,17 D (rango entre 0 a -4,25). El porcentaje de ojos cuya AVSC (agudeza visual sin corrección) postoperatoria es mayor igual a la AVCC (agudeza visual con corrección) previa fue de 73%. Ningún ojo perdió dos o más líneas de visión, mientras que una o más líneas de mejor agudeza visual corregida perdieron el 8%. Predctibilidad: el 86% de ojos presentaron un equivalente esférico (EE) residual tras la cirugía, no superior a ± 0,5 D, mientras que el 95% estaban en ±1 D. En cuanto a los segundos procedimientos: un recambio de lente, 18 bioptics (36% del total de ojos intervenidos). Complicaciones intraoperatorias y postoperatorias: no se presentaron. En un ojo fue necesario realizar capsulotomía YAG (2%). La encuesta de satisfacción reveló que el 100% de los pacientes volvería a operarse por este procedimiento.