Kim G, Christiansen SM, Moshirfar M. Change in keratometry after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy.
J Cataract Refract Surg 2014;
40:564-74. [PMID:
24568721 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcrs.2013.09.016]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2012] [Revised: 09/24/2013] [Accepted: 09/29/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
To compare the change in keratometry (K), spherical equivalent (SE), and visual acuity after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).
SETTING
Academic tertiary care center.
DESIGN
Retrospective review.
METHODS
The postoperative K, SE, and uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities were measured 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 to 5 years, 6 to 7 years, and 8+ years postoperatively. A difference (Δ) for each variable was calculated from its 6-month postoperative baseline. The rates of change were grouped based on the magnitude of myopic correction (0.00 to 2.99 diopters [D]; 3.00 to 5.99 D; 6.00 to 8.99 D), type of surgery (LASIK versus PRK), and age (<34 years; 34 to 45 years; >45 years).
RESULTS
Statistically significant differences were found in the rates of change between low and moderate corrections to high corrections for ΔKavg (P=.0472 and P=.0091, respectively) and ΔSE (both P<.0001). Statistically significant differences were found in the rate of change in ΔKavg between all 3 ages groups (P=.0330, P=.0051, and P<.0001) and in ΔSE between ages less than 34 years and 34 to 45 years to ages over 45 years (P=.0158 and P=.0015, respectively). There was no significant difference in the rate of change in ΔKavg and ΔSE between LASIK and PRK (P=.3599 and P=.9403, respectively).
CONCLUSION
There was keratometric and refractive regression for myopic LASIK, with the rate of regression depending on treatment magnitude and age.
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
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