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Ramsauer M, Luft N, Vounotrypidis E, Priglinger SG, Mayer WJ. Accuracy of toric intraocular lens power calculation depending on different keratometry values using a novel network based software platform. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1363286. [PMID: 38665295 PMCID: PMC11043607 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1363286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Purpose To compare different corneal keratometry readings (swept-source-OCT-assisted biometry and Scheimpflug imaging) with a novel software platform for calculation of toric intraocular lenses. Setting Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany. Design Retrospective, non-randomized, clinical trial. Methods Twenty-three eyes undergoing toric intraocular lens implantation were included. Inclusion criteria were preoperative regular corneal astigmatism of at least 1.00 D, no previous refractive surgery, no ocular surface diseases and no maculopathies. Lens exchange was performed with CALLISTO eye (Zeiss). For each patient, the expected postoperative residual refraction was calculated depending on three different corneal parameters of two different devices: standard K-front (K) and total keratometry (TK) obtained by a swept-source-OCT-assisted biometry system (IOL Master 700, Zeiss) as well as total corneal refractive power (TCRP) obtained by a Scheimpflug device (Pentacam AXL, Oculus). Barrett's formula for toric intraocular lenses was used for all calculations within a novel software platform (EQ workplace, Zeiss FORUM®). Results were statistically compared with postoperative refraction calculated according to the Harris dioptric power matrix. Results The standard K values (mean PE 0.02 D ± 0.45 D) and TK values (mean PE 0.09 D ± 0.43 D) of the IOL Master 700 reached similar results (p = 0.96). 78% of eyes in both K and TK groups achieved SE within ±0.5 D of attempted correction and all eyes (100%) were within ±1.0 D of attempted correction in both groups. By contrast, the prediction error in the IOL calculation using the TCRP of the Scheimpflug device was significantly greater (mean PE -0.56 D ± 0.49 D; p = 0.00 vs. standard K and p = 0.00 vs. TK) with adjusted refractive indices. Thirty-nine and Ninety-one percentage of eyes in the TCRP group achieved SE within ±0.5 D (p = 0.008 K vs. TCRP and p = 0.005 TK vs. TCRP) and ± 1.0 D (p = 0.14 vs. TCRP) of attempted correction, respectively. Conclusion All three corneal parameters (standard K, TK, TCRP) performed well in calculating toric IOLs. The most accurate refractive outcomes in toric IOL implantation were achieved by IOL calculations based on swept-source-OCT-assisted biometry. The SS-OCT-based K-front and TK values achieve comparable results in the calculation of toric IOLs.
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- Michaela Ramsauer
- Eye Clinic and Polyclinic, LMU Munich University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Eye Clinic and Polyclinic, LMU Munich University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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- Eye Clinic and Polyclinic, LMU Munich University Hospital, Munich, Germany
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Zhang J, Wu Y, Sharma B, Gupta R, Jawla S, Bullimore MA. Epidemiology and Burden of Astigmatism: A Systematic Literature Review. Optom Vis Sci 2023; 100:218-231. [PMID: 36749017 PMCID: PMC10045990 DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000001998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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SIGNIFICANCE This is the first literature review to report the epidemiology, patient burden, and economic burden of astigmatism in the general adult population. The unmet needs of astigmatism patients with coexisting ocular conditions (cataract, glaucoma, dry eye, presbyopia, or macular degeneration) and risks associated with untreated astigmatism are also reviewed and reported. PURPOSE This study aimed to identify, report, and summarize the published literature on epidemiology, patient burden, and economic burden of astigmatism using a systematic literature review. METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched (January 1996 to May 2021). Search results were limited to the English language. Proceedings (2018 to 2021) from ophthalmology congresses were searched along with gray literature using the Google Scholar platform. RESULTS The literature search yielded 6804 citations, of which 125 met the inclusion criteria (epidemiology, 68; patient burden, 60; economic burden, 6). Astigmatism prevalence in the general population varied from 8 to 62%, with higher rates in individuals 70 years or older. The prevalence of with-the-rule astigmatism was higher in individuals 40 years or younger, whereas rates of against-the-rule and oblique astigmatism increased with age. Astigmatic patients experienced decreased vision quality, increased glare (53 to 77%), haloes (28 to 80%), night-time driving difficulties (66%), falls, and spectacle dependence (45 to 85%). Astigmatic patients performed vision-related tasks slower (1 D, 9% slower; 2 D, 29% slower) and made more errors (1 D, 38% more errors; 2 D, 370% more errors) compared with fully corrected individuals. In cataract patients with astigmatism, the annual mean per-patient productivity loss costs ranged from €55 ($71) to €84 ($108), and mean informal care costs ranged from €30 ($39) to €55 ($71) with a mean of 2.3 to 4.1 hours spent on informal care. CONCLUSIONS Uncorrected astigmatism decreases patients' vision-related quality of life, decreases productivity among working-age adults, and poses an economic burden on patients and their families.
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- Alcon Vision LLC, Fort Worth, Texas
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- Skyward Analytics Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, Haryana, India
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- Skyward Analytics Pvt. Ltd., Gurugram, Haryana, India
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Nada M, Rohit D, Singh SV, Khurana AK, Lochab S, Kharolia A. Evaluation of scleral incisions and their effects on corneal curvature in manual small-incision cataract surgery. Indian J Ophthalmol 2022; 70:3854-3857. [PMID: 36308112 PMCID: PMC9907302 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1618_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Purpose Incisions in cataract surgery can be modified in various ways in terms of size, shape, and axis to reduce or tailor astigmatism. This study was conducted to examine the effect of site (superior vs, temporal) and shape (frown vs. V-shaped, chevron) of scleral incisions for cataract surgery on corneal curvature. Methods The prospective study was carried out on 200 consecutive patients with senile cataract and who were planned for surgery at a tertiary eye hospital in north India. The placement of the incision was decided by the steeper corneal meridian-whether superior or temporal-and then patients of these two groups were randomized for frown and V-shaped incision; in this way, four groups of 50 patients each were formed. Follow-up was done on day 1, at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. At each follow-up, post-operative keratometry with routine postoperative examination was done. The results were statistically analyzed by using student's t-test, Chi-squared test, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. Results In all the four groups, the difference of preoperative astigmatism and surgically-induced astigmatism was statistically highly significant. The analysis of uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was statistically significant (P < 0.05) on postoperative day 1 and at 2, 4, and 12 postoperative weeks; it was statistically insignificant (P > 0.05) at postoperative week 8. Conclusion Temporal incisions result in lesser postoperative surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) than superior incisions. Chevron incisions result in minimal change in corneal curvature. This effect can be utilized to tailor the postoperative astigmatism.
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- Manisha Nada
- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India,Correspondence to: Prof. Manisha Nada, 22/9J, Medical Campus, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India. E-mail:
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- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Defocus curves: Focusing on factors influencing assessment. J Cataract Refract Surg 2022; 48:961-968. [PMID: 35137697 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000000906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Defocus curve assessment is used to emulate defocus over a range of distances and is a valuable tool that is used to differentiate the performance of presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses. However, defocus curves are limited by a lack of standardization, and multiple factors can impact their generation and interpretation. This review discusses key factors that influence the assessment of defocus curves, including pupil size, level of contrast, sphere versus cylinder defocus, viewing distance, monocular versus binocular assessment, use of Snellen versus logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution charts, and diopter range and step size. There are also different methods to analyze defocus curves, including the direct comparison method, range-of-focus analysis, and area under the curve analysis, which can impact result interpretation. A good understanding of these factors and standardization of the methodology are important to ensure optimal cross-study comparisons.
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Namba H, Sugano A, Murakami T, Utsunomiya H, Sato H, Nishitsuka K, Ishizawa K, Kayama T, Yamashita H. Ten-year longitudinal investigation of astigmatism: The Yamagata Study (Funagata). PLoS One 2022; 17:e0261324. [PMID: 35007309 PMCID: PMC8746748 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Despite numerous investigations into ocular or corneal astigmatism, the dynamic nature of astigmatism remains poorly understood. To reveal potential associations between age and astigmatism, 264 Japanese participants who underwent systemic and ophthalmological examinations in Funagata Town (Yamagata Prefecture, Japan) were evaluated over a 10-year period. Astigmatism was evaluated with regard to the cylinder power, cylinder axis, and vector analyses. Whereas the refractive cylinders showed age-related increases in patients in their 40s to 60s, the corneal cylinders did not change over 10 years. Nevertheless, cylindrical axis of the cornea demonstrated a continuous shift toward against-the-rule (ATR) astigmatism. Vector analyses revealed that the astigmatic shift toward ATR progressed continually after patients reached their 40s, although the shift did not accelerate with age. These novel insights may pave the way for the development of potential strategies for vision correction, including refractive surgeries, and vision-quality maintenance in the elderly.
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- Hiroyuki Namba
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Ideganka Hospital, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Yamagata Prefectural Central Hospital, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Genome Informatics Unit, Institute for Promotion of Medical Science Research, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Hematology, Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetology, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Advanced Medicine, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Yamagata University, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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Yoon YC, Ha M, Whang WJ. Comparison of surgically induced astigmatism between anterior and total cornea in 2.2 mm steep meridian incision cataract surgery. BMC Ophthalmol 2021; 21:373. [PMID: 34666720 PMCID: PMC8524831 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-021-02131-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to compare surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) on the anterior and total cornea during cataract surgery through a 2.2 mm steep meridian incision. Methods The study included 69 left eyes of 69 patients who had undergone cataract surgery. The 69 eyes were classified into three subgroups according to the preoperative steep meridian. Following phacoemulsification, an intraocular lens was inserted into the bag. The keratometric measurements were taken 12 months postoperatively, on the anterior cornea (automated keratometer and anterior keratometry [K] from a rotating Scheimpflug camera) and total cornea (equivalent K reading [EKR] 3.0 mm, EKR 4.5 mm, total corneal refractive power (TCRP) 2.0 mm ring, TCRP 3.0 mm zone, TCRP 4.0 mm zone). The SIA was analyzed for each parameter. Results On the double-angle polar plot, the summated vector mean values of SIA determined by the automated keratometer and Scheimpflug anterior K were 0.28 diopter (axis: 177°) and 0.37 diopter (axis: 175°) in with-the-rule (WTR) astigmatism; 0.03 diopter (axis: 156°) and 0.18 diopter (axis: 177°) in oblique astigmatism; 0.15 diopter (axis: 96°) and 0.17 diopter (axis: 73°) in against-the-rule (ATR) astigmatism. The mean SIAs on the total cornea ranged from 0.31 to 0.42 diopter in WTR astigmatism; from 0.16 to 0.27 diopter in oblique astigmatism; from 0.04 to 0.11 diopter in ATR astigmatism. Mean magnitude SIA ranged from 0.41 to 0.46 diopter on anterior corneal surface and 0.50 to 0.62 diopter on total cornea. J0 and J45 of the posterior cornea showed no significant changes after cataract surgery, and the changes in J0 and J45 did not show any statistical differences between the anterior and total cornea (all p > 0.05). Conclusions There were no differences in the summed vector mean values of SIA between the anterior cornea and the total cornea.
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- Young-Chae Yoon
- Department of Ophthalmology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #10 63ro, Youngdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, 06576, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #10 63ro, Youngdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, 06576, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, #10 63ro, Youngdeungpo-Gu, Seoul, 06576, Republic of Korea.
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Jha J, Bhuyan P. Two-stage circular-circular regression with zero inflation: Application to medical sciences. Ann Appl Stat 2021. [DOI: 10.1214/20-aoas1429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Jayant Jha
- Institut de Neurosciences des Systèmes, Aix-Marseille University
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Łabuz G, Varadi D, Khoramnia R, Auffarth GU. Central and mid-peripheral corneal astigmatism in an elderly population: a retrospective analysis of Scheimpflug topography results. Sci Rep 2021; 11:7968. [PMID: 33846337 PMCID: PMC8041809 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-81772-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Implantation of toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) has become standard in the correction of corneal astigmatism. The IOL selection is based on keratometric measurements of the central cornea. However, mid-peripheral corneal changes may yield suboptimal correction in patients with larger pupils. This study retrospectively analyzed corneal topography data collected using a Scheimpflug device during routine clinical examinations. Of 11,953 patients, 641 met the inclusion criteria. Total corneal astigmatism was compared between five concentric zones (2–6 mm) using vector analysis. The absolute difference between astigmatism at 2 mm and 6 mm was 0.30 D (− 0.36 to 0.64), which decreased to 0.10 D (0 to 0.20) between the 5- and 6-mm zone. With-the-rule astigmatism was the most prevalent (53%), 34% had against-the-rule (ATR), and 13% had oblique. The decrease of the cylinder power with the diameter differed significantly between the three types, with ATR and oblique astigmatism being associated with the steepest change. Patients with high corneal astigmatism tend to demonstrate larger differences between the center and mid-periphery than those with low and moderate astigmatism. In conclusion, we demonstrated that central corneal astigmatism differs from that measured at the mid-periphery and that a larger difference was found in patients with ATR, oblique and high astigmatism.
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- Grzegorz Łabuz
- David J Apple Center for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- David J Apple Center for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- David J Apple Center for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- David J Apple Center for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Heidelberg, INF 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
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Intraocular lens power calculation in a posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implanted eye. Int Ophthalmol 2020; 40:2017-2022. [PMID: 32390101 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01377-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of Eyecryl posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) on axial length measurement and intraocular lens power calculation. METHODS Axial length (AL), keratometry (K), and IOL power calculations were compared at monthly preoperative and postoperative visits (preoperative vs 1-month). Preoperative IOL power (calculated using preoperative K and AL) was compared with a re-calculation where the pIOL was assumed to be in the posterior chamber (calculated using preoperative K value and postoperative AL). RESULTS Thirty-nine eyes of 39 patients were included. The mean preoperative AL and postoperative AL were 27.02 ± 1.50 and 27.17 ± 1.52 mm (p < 0.001), respectively. The mean preoperative and recalculated IOL powers to achieve emmetropia were 9.40 ± 3.35 and 8.98 ± 3.37 D (p < 0.001) with SRK-T formula, 8.82 ± 3.54 and 8.47 ± 3.60 (p = 0.02) with Holladay I formula, and 9.78 ± 3.43 and 9.44 ± 3.50 (p = 0.013) with Hoffer Q formula. CONCLUSION The presence of Eyecryl pIOL in the posterior chamber results in a small increase in the AL measurement, and this might result in a corresponding hypermetropic shift in the desired refraction.
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Namba H, Sugano A, Nishi K, Murakami T, Nishitsuka K, Konta T, Ishizawa K, Kayama T, Yamashita H. Age-related variations in corneal geometry and their association with astigmatism: The Yamagata Study (Funagata). Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e12894. [PMID: 30412088 PMCID: PMC6221551 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000012894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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To investigate how aging affects corneal geometry in Japanese adults, and the association between corneal geometry and astigmatism.We included 421 participants who had undergone systemic and ophthalmological examinations in 2015 in Funagata town, Yamagata, Japan. Corneal topographic data were obtained using anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (CASIA SS-1000). Astigmatism was evaluated using power vector analyses where J0 represents the power of the orthogonal astigmatism. Positive values of J0 indicate with-the-rule astigmatism, while negative values indicate against-the-rule (ATR) astigmatism.Regarding age-related variations in corneal geometry, the anterior elevations at axis 0° and 180° decreased, and those at axis 90° and 270° increased with increasing age in linear regression analyses, demonstrating horizontal steepening and vertical flattening of the corneal surface. There were no significant age-related variations in posterior elevations and pachymetry findings, including central corneal thickness. Regarding age-related variations in orthogonal astigmatism, the mean values of J0 and corneal J0 (cJ0) decreased by -0.014 and -0.015 per year of increase in age, indicating astigmatic shift toward ATR. Regarding the correlation between corneal geometry and astigmatism, the shift toward ATR was positively correlated with horizontal steepening and vertical flattening, in accordance with the age-related corneal variations. In addition, the posterior surface of the cornea also has an association with this shift to some extent.The results of our population-based study demonstrated that the age-related variation in astigmatism is associated with geometrical changes in the cornea, especially those in the anterior surface of the cornea.
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- Department of Neurology, Hematology, Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetology
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- Department of Advanced Medicine, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata City, Yamagata, Japan
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Garzón N, Rodríguez-Vallejo M, Carmona D, Calvo-Sanz JA, Poyales F, Palomino C, Zato-Gómez de Liaño MÁ, Fernández J. Comparing surgically induced astigmatism calculated by means of simulated keratometry versus total corneal refractive power. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 28:573-581. [DOI: 10.1177/1120672118757666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: To evaluate surgically induced astigmatism as computed by means of either simulated keratometry (KSIM) or total corneal refractive power (TCRP) after temporal incisions. Methods: Prospective observational study including 36 right eyes undergoing cataract surgery. Astigmatism was measured preoperatively during the 3-month follow-up period using Pentacam. Surgically induced astigmatism was computed considering anterior corneal surface astigmatism at 3 mm with KSIM and considering both corneal surfaces with TCRP from 1 to 8 mm (TCRP3 for 3 mm). The eyes under study were divided into two balanced groups: LOW with KSIM astigmatism <0.90 D and HIGH with KSIM astigmatism ≥0.90 D. Resulting surgically induced astigmatism values were compared across groups and measuring techniques by means of flattening, steepening, and torque analysis. Results: Mean surgically induced astigmatism was higher in the HIGH group (0.31 D @ 102°) than in the LOW group (0.04 D @ 16°). The temporal incision resulted in a steepening in the HIGH group of 0.15 D @ 90°, as estimated with KSIM, versus 0.28 D @ 90° with TCRP3, but no significant differences were found for the steepening in the LOW group or for the torque in either group. Differences between KSIM- and TCRP3-based surgically induced astigmatism values were negligible in LOW group. Conclusion: Surgically induced astigmatism was considerably higher in the high-astigmatism group and its value was underestimated with the KSIM approach. Eyes having low astigmatism should not be included for computing the surgically induced astigmatism because steepening would be underestimated.
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- Hospital Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology (Qvision), Vithas Virgen del Mar Hospital, Almería, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology, Torrecárdenas Hospital Complex, Almería, Spain
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Background Astigmatism impairs vision at various distances and causes symptoms of asthenopia which negatively impacts reading efficiency. Objective The aim of conducting this study was to determine the prevalence and distribution of astigmatism and its relationship to gender, age, school grade levels and spherical ametropia. Methods Using a multi-stage random cluster sampling, 1589 children who included 635 (40%), males, and 954 (60%), females were selected from 13 out of a sample frame of 60 schools. Their ages ranged between 13 and 18 years with a mean of 15.81±1.56 years. The parameters evaluated included visual acuity using the LogMAR chart and refractive errors measured using an autorefractor and then refined subjectively. Axis of astigmatism was presented in the vector method where positive values of J0 indicated with-the-rule, negative values described against-the-rule and J45 represented oblique astigmatism. Results The mean cylinder power was −0.09 ± 0.27 and mainly with-the-rule, J0 = 0.01 ± 0.11. The overall prevalence of clinically significant astigmatism (≤ − 0.75 cylinder) in the sample was 3.1% [(95% Confidence interval = 2.1–4.1%)]. Cylinder of at least − 0.25 power was considered to classify astigmatism types. Thus, the estimated distributions of types of astigmatism were: axis- 11.5%, sphero-astigmatism 10.1% and magnitude-astigmatism 11.2% while 67.2% had no cylinder of any magnitude. Conclusion The prevalence of astigmatism is relatively low in this population studied. Older children and those in high school grade levels were more likely to have with-the-rule or against-the-rule astigmatism. The prevalence of astigmatism were comparable within but not across regions.
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- Samuel Otabor Wajuihian
- Discipline of Optometry, School of Health Sciences , University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa
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Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Investigation of the Power Vector in Astigmatism: The Yamagata Study (Funagata). Cornea 2017; 37:53-58. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0000000000001418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Patel S, Bohac M, Biscevic A, Koncarevic M, Anticic M, Gabric N. A Critical Evaluation of Refractive Outcomes Following LASIK for Moderate to High Astigmatism Using Two Excimer Laser Platforms. J Refract Surg 2017; 33:104-109. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20161102-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lee SE, Shin YU, Seong MC, Cho HY, Kang MH. Evaluation of the Relationship between Incision Location and Change of Posterior Corneal Astigmatism. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2017. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2017.58.3.283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Sang Eon Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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Böhringer D, Dineva N, Maier P, Birnbaum F, Kirschkamp T, Reinhard T, Eberwein P. Long-term follow-up of astigmatic keratotomy for corneal astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty. Acta Ophthalmol 2016; 94:e607-e611. [PMID: 27150121 DOI: 10.1111/aos.13061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 02/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the long-term stability of paired arcuate corneal keratotomies (AKs) in patients with high regular postpenetrating keratoplasty astigmatism. METHODS Retrospective chart review of best-corrected visual acuity, refraction and keratometric values of 41 eyes with AK between 2003 and 2012. RESULTS Magnitude of median target induced astigmatism vector was 9.2 dioptres (Dpt). We reached a median magnitude of surgically induced astigmatism vector of 9.81 Dpt and a median magnitude of difference vector of 5.5 Dpt. In keratometry, we achieved a net median astigmatism reduction by 3.3 Dpt. The average correction index was 1.14, showing a slight overcorrection. Irregularity of keratometric astigmatism increased by 0.6 Dpt, and spherical equivalent changed by 1.75 Dpt. Monocular best spectacle corrected visual acuity increased from preoperatively 20/63 (0.5 logMAR) to 20/40 (0.3 logMAR) postoperatively. Median gain on the ETDRS chart was two lines. Long-term follow-up showed a median keratometric astigmatic increase by 0.3 Dpt per year. CONCLUSION Arcuate corneal keratotomies is a safe and effective method to reduce high regular corneal astigmatism following penetrating keratoplasty but has limited predictability. The long-term follow-up shows an increase of keratometric astigmatism by 0.3 Dpt/year, equalizing the surgical effect after 10 years.
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- Daniel Böhringer
- Eye Center; Medical Center; Faculty of Medicine; University of Freiburg; Germany
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- Department of Optometry; Aalen University of Applied Sciences; Aalen Germany
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- Eye Center; Medical Center; Faculty of Medicine; University of Freiburg; Germany
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- Department of Optometry; Aalen University of Applied Sciences; Aalen Germany
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- Eye Center; Medical Center; Faculty of Medicine; University of Freiburg; Germany
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- Eye Center; Medical Center; Faculty of Medicine; University of Freiburg; Germany
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Klijn S, van der Sommen CM, Sicam VADP, Reus NJ. Value of posterior keratometry in the assessment of surgically induced astigmatic change in cataract surgery. Acta Ophthalmol 2016; 94:494-8. [PMID: 27011060 DOI: 10.1111/aos.13003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the value of posterior keratometry in the assessment of surgically induced astigmatic change (AC) in cataract surgery, with particular emphasis on the influence of test-retest variability. METHODS Seventy-seven eyes of 77 cataract patients scheduled for routine cataract surgery were enrolled. All patients received a 2.2-mm self-sealing scleral incision (n = 24), single-plane clear corneal incision (SPCCI; n = 29) or biplanar clear corneal incision (BPCCI; n = 24). Measurements of anterior and posterior corneal astigmatism were performed with a rotating Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam HR) preoperatively and postoperatively. Two repeated readings were taken preoperatively to assess the role of the test-retest effect. Astigmatic change (AC) was analysed according to the polar value method. RESULTS On the anterior corneal surface, SPCCIs and BPCCIs caused a statistically significant mean flattening of the incisional meridian of 0.37 and 0.27 dioptres (D), respectively. Scleral incisions on average did not cause AC, although steepening, flattening or torque beyond the test-retest effect was observed in individual cases. On the posterior surface, mean power changes in the incisional meridian were below 0.1 D for all incisions, and these changes were of the same order of magnitude as the test-retest effect. CONCLUSION Surgically induced AC of the posterior corneal surface after cataract surgery is of negligible clinical relevance. Moreover, it is of the same order of magnitude as the test-retest variability of the measurement device and therefore cannot (yet) be reliably assessed.
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- Stijn Klijn
- Rotterdam Ophthalmic Institute; Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Rotterdam Ophthalmic Institute; Rotterdam The Netherlands
- Department of Ophthalmology; Amphia Hospital; Breda The Netherlands
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Relationship between age, corneal astigmatism, and ocular dimensions with reference to astigmatism in eyes undergoing routine cataract surgery. Eye (Lond) 2016; 30:562-9. [PMID: 26795412 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2015.274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the relationship between age, corneal astigmatism, and ocular dimensions with reference to astigmatism correction during cataract surgery. METHODS In this cross-sectional study of right eyes of 2247 consecutive patients attending cataract surgery preassessment, data on patient demographics, axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD), and keratometric astigmatism were collected. Astigmatism was further analyzed as against-the-rule (ATR: steepest meridian 180±30°), with-the-rule (WTR: 90±30°), and oblique (OB: 30-60°or 120-150°). RESULTS Mean age, AL, and ACD were 72.28±13.84 years, 23.99±1.85 mm and 3.08 ±0.52 mm, respectively. In all, 20.4% eyes had ≤0.50 diopters (D), 55.2% had 0.51-1.50 D, 7.9% had 2.01-3.00 D, and 3.7% eyes had >3.00 D of astigmatism. Overall, 44.2% of eyes had corneal astigmatism >1.00 D. Average astigmatism in age ranges 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90+ years were 0.82, 1.04, 1.04, 1.02, 1.15 and 2.01 D, respectively. The magnitude of preoperative astigmatism positively correlated with age (P<0.0001), with increasing and decreasing prevalence of ATR and WTR astigmatism, respectively, with advancing age. The magnitude of ATR astigmatism inversely correlates to AL (P<0.0001). ATR astigmatism is more prevalent with increasing magnitude of astigmatism (P<0.0001). CONCLUSIONS A majority of patients for cataract surgery have astigmatism between 0.51 and 1.5 D. ATR astigmatism increases, whereas WTR decreases with age. ATR astigmatism inversely correlates to AL. With increasing age, the magnitude of astigmatism increases and ATR astigmatism becomes increasingly prevalent. The likelihood of a patient requiring astigmatic correction increases with age.
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Theodoulidou S, Asproudis I, Kalogeropoulos C, Athanasiadis A, Aspiotis M. The role of sideport incision in astigmatism change after cataract surgery. Clin Ophthalmol 2015; 9:1421-8. [PMID: 26346741 PMCID: PMC4531009 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s86213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To study the changes in corneal astigmatism after cataract surgery when the sideport incision is performed at a predetermined location away from the tunnel incision. SETTING General Hospital of Piraeus "Tzaneio", Attiki, Greece. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 333 eyes with corneal astigmatism ≤1.5 diopters (D) underwent cataract surgery. A three-step superotemporal clear corneal incision for the right eye and a superonasal clear corneal incision for the left eye (3.0 mm) was made, while the sideport incision was located at <90°, 90°-110°, and >110°. Keratometric data were measured with corneal topography EyeSys Vista 2000 pre- and postoperatively at the 1st and 6th month. Surgically induced astigmatism was calculated by vector analysis. We noted all cases in which a change >0.5 D in corneal astigmatic power occurred, as well as a change >20° in axis torque, despite axis direction. RESULTS After multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted, cases with >110° distance between the tunnel and sideport incision had 2.22 times (P=0.021) greater likelihood for having changed >0.5 D in astigmatic power at the 1st month and 3.45 times (P=0.031) at the 6th month postoperatively, as compared with cases with a 90°-110° distance between the tunnel and sideport incision. As for the change in the astigmatic axis, cases with <90° distance had a 4.18 times greater likelihood for having a change >20° (P<0.001) (preoperative to 1st month) as compared with cases having 90°-110° of distance. CONCLUSION For surgeons that operate only from the superior position, we propose that in order to produce an incision that is as "astigmatically neutral" as possible, they should perform the sideport incision at a 90°-110° distance.
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- Sofia Theodoulidou
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
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Influence of simple myopic against-the-rule and with-the-rule astigmatism on visual acuity in eyes with monofocal intraocular lenses. Jpn J Ophthalmol 2014; 58:409-14. [PMID: 24998946 DOI: 10.1007/s10384-014-0337-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/02/2014] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyze the influence of simple myopic against-the-rule (ATR) and with-the-rule (WTR) astigmatism on uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) in eyes after monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. METHODS Patients with a postoperative spherical refractive error within ±0.5 diopter (D) and a negative cylindrical refractive error ≥0.5 D were enrolled and divided into two groups: ATR or WTR astigmatism. Age, pupil size, spherical equivalent refractive error, spherical refractive error, cylindrical refractive power, UDVA, corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) and ocular wavefront aberrations were compared between groups. Correlations between UDVA and other parameters were also examined within groups. RESULTS Twenty-five eyes (25 patients) with ATR astigmatism and 18 eyes (18 patients) with WTR astigmatism were evaluated. The logMAR UDVA was 0.30 ± 0.22 (mean ± SD) in the ATR group and 0.11 ± 0.15 in the WTR group, showing a significant difference between groups (P < 0.01). There were no significant differences in other parameters between groups. The UDVA was significantly correlated with spherical equivalent refractive error (r = -0.51, P < 0.01) and cylindrical refractive power (r = -0.48, P = 0.01) in the ATR group, but not in the WTR group. No other parameters were significantly correlated with UDVA in either group. CONCLUSION After monofocal IOL implantation, UDVA in eyes with simple myopic ATR astigmatism was worse than in eyes with simple myopic WTR astigmatism. Additionally, UDVA was significantly influenced by cylindrical refractive power in eyes with ATR astigmatism, but not in eyes with WTR astigmatism.
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Kim IG, Lee SJ, Park JM. Comparison of the 20-gauge conventional vitrectomy technique with the 23-gauge releasable suture vitrectomy technique. KOREAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2013; 27:12-8. [PMID: 23372374 PMCID: PMC3550306 DOI: 10.3341/kjo.2013.27.1.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2011] [Accepted: 03/16/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the efficacy of the transconjunctival releasable suture technique for pars plana vitrectomy using 23-gauge (23G) instruments versus the conventional 20-gauge (20G) technique. METHODS A retrospective and interventional case series was consecutively performed for 199 eyes of the 192 patients that were a part of this study. Clinical data were reviewed retrospectively regarding the operation time, preoperative and postoperative intraocular pressure, visual acuity and astigmatism for 54 consecutive patients who received a 23G releasable suture vitrectomy and for 98 consecutive patients who received a 20G conventional vitrectomy during the period between April 2007 and September 2010. RESULTS Mean operation time based on the operation record was 88.5 ± 20.1 minutes in the 23G releasable suture vitrectomy group and 102.1 ± 23.1 minutes in the 20G conventional vitrectomy group, respectively (p = 0.01). The last best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was significantly better than the preoperative BCVA in both patient groups (p = 0.01, p = 0.01). The 23G releasable suture group showed less surgically induced astigmatism than the 20G conventional vitrectomy group. Vitreous bleeding was observed to be in 6 eyes (5.9%) in the 23G group, and in 8 eyes (8.2%) in the 20G group. In addition, ocular hypertension was noted to be in 3 eyes (3.0%) in the 23G group, and 6 eyes (6.1%) in the 20G group. No serious complications such as postoperative hypotony or endophthalmitis were observed in either group. CONCLUSIONS The 23G releasable suture technique is as effective as the 20G conventional technique and offers several advantages.
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- In Geun Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology, Maryknoll Hospital, Busan, Korea.
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Labiris G, Gatzioufas Z, Giarmoukakis A, Sideroudi H, Kozobolis V. Evaluation of the efficacy of the Allegretto Wave and the Wavefront-optimized ablation profile in non-anterior astigmatisms. Acta Ophthalmol 2012; 90:e442-6. [PMID: 22690672 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.02463.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the efficacy of the Allegretto Wave and the wavefront-optimized ablation profile (WFO) in non-anterior astigmatism correction, in both LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) treatments. METHODS Seventy-four refractive surgery candidates were recruited prospectively in a non-randomized trial. Only one eye from each candidate was randomly enrolled in the study. Of them, 40 eyes underwent LASIK treatment (LG group), while 34 eyes underwent PRK treatment (PG group). Preoperatively, the ocular residual astigmatism (ORA) was calculated for each eye, according to which each astigmatism fault was characterized as primarily anterior or non-anterior. Twenty LG eyes and 16 PG eyes presented primarily anterior astigmatism (LG-A and PG-A subgroups, respectively), while 20 LG eyes and 18 PG eyes demonstrated primarily non-anterior astigmatism (LG-NA and PG-NA subgroups, respectively). Postoperatively, vector analysis of astigmatism correction was conducted. The following indexes were calculated: (i) correction index (CI), (ii) difference vector (DV) and (iii) index of success (IOS). RESULTS Preoperatively, mean differences between manifest and topographic astigmatisms for the LG and the PG subgroups were significant (p:0.006 and p<0.001, respectively), while postoperatively, aforementioned differences were non-significant (p:0.18 and p:0.09, respectively). Regarding vector analysis in the LG group, mean CI, IOS and DV were 1.39±1.26, 0.37±1.06 and 0.30±0.51, respectively. Differences in CI, IOS and DV between LG-A and LG-NA subgroups were non-significant. Regarding vector analysis in the PG group, mean CI, IOS and DV were 1.22±0.33, 0.47±0.46 and 0.27±0.25, respectively. Differences in CI, IOS and DV between PG-A and PG-NA subgroups were non-significant. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that the Allegretto Wave and WFO profile seem to be equally effective in both anterior and non-anterior astigmatism correction, regardless of treatment type.
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- Georgios Labiris
- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
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Corneal Graft Curvature Change After Relaxing Incisions for Post–Penetrating Keratoplasty Astigmatism. Cornea 2012; 31:1023-7. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e31823f8db9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Briesen S, Roberts H. [Cataract surgery outcomes by temporal small incision techniques with and without phacoemulsification. Results of a prospective study from Kenya]. Ophthalmologe 2012; 109:462-7. [PMID: 22581047 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-011-2513-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The present outcomes of cataract surgery in Africa do not meet the recommendations of the World Health Organization. Superior manual small incision cataract surgery (SICS) is the operation of choice in many developing countries. However, there is good evidence that temporal incisions are more stable and cause less surgically induced astigmatism (SIA). METHODS In a prospective, non-randomized study in an anterior segment clinic in the southeastern part of Kenya, 405 eyes were operated on using either temporal phacoemulsification (n = 288) or temporal SICS (n = 117) with implantation of a rigid intraocular lens (IOL). The main outcome variables were preexisting corneal astigmatism, SIA, visual outcomes and complication rates. RESULTS Preoperatively, the mean astigmatism in all eyes was 1.1 diopters (D) ranging from 0 to 6.28 D. Against-the-rule astigmatism (ATR) (mean 1.18 D) was most common with 60.4%. After 8 weeks following surgery the mean SIA was 1.13 D (SD ±0.63 D) at 92° for phacoemulsification and 1.11 D (SD ±0.56 D) at 102° for SICS. Of the eyes 89.6% reached a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) ≥ 0.3 and 82.7% reached this visual acuity also uncorrected. The main reasons for not reaching BCVA ≥ 0.3 were ocular comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS In the population studied most patients had preexisting ATR astigmatism and a switch to routine temporal incisions appeared beneficial. The World Health Organization recommends that poor (BCVA below 0.1) or borderline (BCVA below 0.3) outcomes after cataract surgery should not be more than 10-20%. This goal has been achieved in this study with the techniques presented.
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- S Briesen
- Belenus Augenzentrum Siegen, Sandstr. 47, 57072, Siegen, Deutschland.
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Birnbaum F, Wiggermann A, Maier PC, Böhringer D, Reinhard T. Clinical results of 123 femtosecond laser-assisted penetrating keratoplasties. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2012; 251:95-103. [PMID: 22573413 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-012-2054-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2012] [Revised: 04/01/2012] [Accepted: 04/23/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative astigmatism following penetrating keratoplasty is a major problem after corneal transplantation. The main goal of new trephination techniques such as femtosecond laser or excimer-laser trephination is to improve refractive and visual outcomes. The femtosecond laser technique makes profiled corneal trephinations such as the top hat or mushroom profile possible. We present the postoperative outcome of femtosecond laser-assisted penetrating keratoplasties. METHODS We performed 123 femtosecond laser-assisted penetrating keratoplasties in 119 patients. The main outcome measures were intraoperative specifics, astigmatism, and irregularity in Orbscan corneal topography, as well as the occurrence of immune reactions and side-effects. RESULTS All sutures have been removed in 49 of these 123 eyes. Their mean follow-up was 13.9 ± 4.5 months. Time to complete suture removal (n = 49) was 12.0 ± 3.7 months in the mushroom group and 9.8 ± 2.1 months in the top hat group. Mean astigmatism in Orbscan topography was 6.4 ± 3.0 diopters in the mushroom and 5.8 ± 4.6 diopters in the top hat group (all sutures out). CONCLUSIONS Femtosecond laser-assisted penetrating keratoplasty is a safe surgical technique. Due to the steps in profiled trephinations, the wound area is larger and theoretically the wound healing is, thus, faster and more stable. Complete suture removal is possible at an earlier time point compared to conventional penetrating keratoplasty. However, refractive results are not superior to those following conventional trephination.
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- Florian Birnbaum
- Eye Hospital, Klinikum Bremen-Mitte gGmbH, St.-Jürgenstr. 1, 28177 Bremen, Germany.
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Lee YJ, Hong S, Kim CY, Seong GJ. A Case of Paranasal Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma with the Orbital Invasion Masquerading as Chronic Sinusitis. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY 2012. [DOI: 10.3341/jkos.2012.53.1.94] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Young Ji Lee
- Department of Ophthalmology and The Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and The Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and The Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and The Institute of Vision Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Cheng LS, Tsai CY, Tsai RJF, Liou SW, Ho JD. Estimation accuracy of surgically induced astigmatism on the cornea when neglecting the posterior corneal surface measurement. Acta Ophthalmol 2011; 89:417-22. [PMID: 19878122 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.01732.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy of corneal surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) estimation when neglecting the posterior corneal surface measurement. METHODS Fifty right eyes undergoing phacoemulsification were measured with a rotating Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam; Oculus Inc., Wetzlar, Germany) both before and after surgery. Clear corneal incisions with one suture were used in the phacoemulsification surgery. The keratometric corneal SIA (KSIA) was derived using the anterior corneal surface measurement and the keratometric index (1.3375) while neglecting the posterior corneal surface measurement. The Pentacam-derived total corneal SIA (PSIA) was derived by vergence tracing and polar value analysis [KP(135) and KP(180)] of the measurements on both corneal surfaces. RESULTS The mean arithmetic estimation errors of the KSIA for the PSIA were 0.16 ± 0.32 (-0.52 to 1.14) D for the KP(135), and -0.02 ± 0.30 (-0.75 to 1.29) D for the KP(180). There was a significant difference between the KP(135) components of the KSIA and PSIA. Bivariate analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the combined means of the KSIA and PSIA. Overall, 24% had either a KP(135) component of the KSIA that differed by > 0.50 D from that of the PSIA or a KP(180) component of the KSIA that differed by > 0.50 D from that of the PSIA. The blurring strength caused by neglecting the posterior corneal measurement was > 0.50 D in 24% of eyes. CONCLUSION Neglecting the posterior corneal surface measurement may lead to significant deviation in the corneal SIA estimation after phacoemulsification in a proportion of eyes.
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- Li-Sheng Cheng
- Department of Ophthalmology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Naeser K, Hjortdal J. Optimal refraction with monofocal intraocular lenses: no beneficial effect of astigmatism. Acta Ophthalmol 2011; 89:111-5. [PMID: 19799590 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.01650.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the optimal spherocylindrical refraction in the monofocal, pseudophakic eye using power vectors in dioptric space. METHODS For parallel incident light the defocus of a spherocylinder may be described in dioptric space as: Defocus equivalent for distance fixation = D((SEP,M,x=∞)) = √SEP(2)+(1/2M)(2), where SEP = spherical equivalent power in dioptres (D) and M = astigmatic magnitude in D. In the pseudophakic eye the defocus for any fixation distance x is: Defocus equivalent for the fixation distance x = D((SEP,M,x)) = √(SEP-1/x)(2)+ (1/2M)(2). The cumulative defocus over a fixation interval is the integral of D((SEP,M,x)) . A minimal value for cumulative defocus will indicate a maximal unaided visual acuity (VA) over the chosen fixation interval. We calculated the summated defocus for various spherocylinders for fixation distances ranging from 0.5 m to 6.0 m. RESULTS Minimal cumulative defocus was present for pure spheres of -0.25 D to -0.5 D. No beneficial effect of the presence of astigmatism was detected. CONCLUSIONS In monofocal pseudophakia the highest possible VAs over the most extended fixation ranges may be achieved with slight myopic refractions without astigmatic components.
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- Kristian Naeser
- Department of Ophthalmology, Randers Regional Hospital, Denmark.
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Spadea L, Fiasca A, Federici S. Intraoperative Videokeratography in Penetrating Keratoplasty and Excimer Laser-Assisted Lamellar Keratoplasty for Keratoconus. J Refract Surg 2010; 26:660-8. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20091111-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2008] [Accepted: 10/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Prospective study of exclusive strontium-/yttrium-90 beta-irradiation of primary and recurrent pterygia with no prior surgical excision. Clinical outcome of long-term follow-up. Strahlenther Onkol 2009; 185:808-14. [PMID: 20013090 DOI: 10.1007/s00066-009-2000-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2009] [Accepted: 09/30/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the consecutive treatment results regarding pterygium recurrence and the efficacy of exclusive strontium-/yttrium-90 beta-irradiation for primary and recurrent pterygia and to analyze the functional outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between October 1974 and December 2005, 58 primary and 21 recurrent pterygia were exclusively treated with strontium-/yttrium-90 beta-irradiation with doses ranging from 3,600 to 5,500 cGy. The follow-up time was 46.6 +/- 26.7 months, with a median of 46.5 months. RESULTS The treatment led to a size reduction in all pterygia (p < 0.0001). Neither recurrences nor side effects were observed during therapy and follow-up in this study. Best-corrected visual acuity increased (p = 0.0064). Corneal astigmatism was reduced in recurrent pterygia (p = 0.009). CONCLUSION Exclusive strontium-/yttrium-90 beta-irradiation of pterygia is a very efficient and well-tolerated treatment, with remarkable aesthetic and rehabilitative results in comparison to conventional treatments, especially for recurrent lesions which have undergone prior surgical excision.
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Relaxing Incisions Combined With Adjustment Sutures for Post-Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty Astigmatism in Keratoconus. Cornea 2009; 28:1130-4. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3181a3c400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Outcomes of Augmented Relaxing Incisions for Postpenetrating Keratoplasty Astigmatism in Keratoconus. Cornea 2009; 28:280-4. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e3181875496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Shojaei A, Eslani M, Elahi B, Abolhassani A, Baradaran-Rafiee AR, Noorizadeh F. Vector Analysis of Cross Cylinder LASIK with the NIDEK EC-5000 Excimer Laser for High Astigmatism. J Refract Surg 2009; 25:1075-82. [DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20091117-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2008] [Accepted: 12/12/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Combined Wedge Resection and Beveled Penetrating Relaxing Incisions for the Treatment of Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration. Cornea 2008; 27:595-600. [DOI: 10.1097/ico.0b013e318166c40c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of the thesis was to develop methods for assessment of surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) in individual eyes, and in groups of eyes. The thesis is based on 12 peer-reviewed publications, published over a period of 16 years. In these publications older and contemporary literature was reviewed(1). A new method (the polar system) for analysis of SIA was developed. Multivariate statistical analysis of refractive data was described(2-4). Clinical validation studies were performed. The description of a cylinder surface with polar values and differential geometry was compared. The main results were: refractive data in the form of sphere, cylinder and axis may define an individual patient or data set, but are unsuited for mathematical and statistical analyses(1). The polar value system converts net astigmatisms to orthonormal components in dioptric space. A polar value is the difference in meridional power between two orthogonal meridians(5,6). Any pair of polar values, separated by an arch of 45 degrees, characterizes a net astigmatism completely(7). The two polar values represent the net curvital and net torsional power over the chosen meridian(8). The spherical component is described by the spherical equivalent power. Several clinical studies demonstrated the efficiency of multivariate statistical analysis of refractive data(4,9-11). Polar values and formal differential geometry describe astigmatic surfaces with similar concepts and mathematical functions(8). Other contemporary methods, such as Long's power matrix, Holladay's and Alpins' methods, Zernike(12) and Fourier analyses(8), are correlated to the polar value system. In conclusion, analysis of SIA should be performed with polar values or other contemporary component systems. The study was supported by Statens Sundhedsvidenskabeligt Forskningsråd, Cykelhandler P. Th. Rasmussen og Hustrus Mindelegat, Hotelejer Carl Larsen og Hustru Nicoline Larsens Mindelegat, Landsforeningen til Vaern om Synet, Forskningsinitiativet for Arhus Amt, Alcon Denmark, and Desirée and Niels Ydes Fond.
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Gatinel D, Hoang-Xuan T. Geometric Customization of Optical and Transition Zone Parameters for Treatment of Compound Myopic Astigmatism With the NIDEK EC-5000 Excimer Laser. J Refract Surg 2007; 23:924-30. [DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20071101-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Piers PA, Weeber HA, Artal P, Norrby S. Theoretical Comparison of Aberration-correcting Customized and Aspheric Intraocular Lenses. J Refract Surg 2007; 23:374-84. [PMID: 17455833 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20070401-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the performance and optical limitations of standard, aspheric, and wavefront-customized intraocular lenses (IOLs) using clinically verified pseudophakic eye models. METHODS White light pseudophakic eye models were constructed from physical measurements performed on 46 individual cataract patients and subsequently verified using the clinically measured contrast sensitivity function (CSF) and wavefront aberration of pseudophakic patients implanted with two different types of IOLs. These models are then used to design IOLs that correct the astigmatism and higher order aberrations of each individual eye model's cornea and to investigate how this correction would affect visual benefit, subjective tolerance to lens misalignment (tilt, decentration, and rotation), and depth of field. RESULTS Physiological eye models and clinical outcomes show similar levels of higher order aberration and contrast improvement. Customized correction of ocular wavefront aberrations with an IOL results in contrast improvements on the order of 200% over the control and the Tecnis IOLs. The customized lenses can be, on average, decentered by as much as 0.8 mm, tilted > 10 degrees , and rotated as much as 15 degrees before their polychromatic modulation transfer function at 8 cycles/degree is less than that of the Tecnis or spherical control lens. Correction of wavefront aberration results in a narrower through focus curve but better out of focus performance for +/- 0.50 diopters. CONCLUSIONS The use of realistic eye models that include higher order aberrations and chromatic aberrations are important when determining the impact of new IOL designs. Customized IOLs show the potential to improve visual performance.
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Claesson M, Armitage WJ. Astigmatism and the Impact of Relaxing Incisions After Penetrating Keratoplasty. J Refract Surg 2007; 23:284-9. [PMID: 17385295 DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20070301-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the impact of relaxing incisions for correcting postoperative astigmatism following penetrating keratoplasty. METHODS Data were collected through the Swedish Corneal Transplant Register. Of the 1161 grafts with complete 2-year follow-up, 131 underwent relaxing incisions. Stepwise multiple regression was used to determine the factors that influenced the extent of astigmatism in diopters (D) (square root transformed). The change in astigmatism brought about by relaxing incisions was evaluated both by subtraction (ie, ignoring angle) and vector analysis. RESULTS The overall mean astigmatism was 4.56 D (95% confidence interval [CI]: 4.40-4.73, n = 1161). The final regression model explained only a small proportion of the overall variability of the data (< 5%). There was a slight increase in postoperative astigmatism with recipient age (P = .025), and two of the seven participating clinics achieved lower levels of astigmatism (P = .001 and P = .036, respectively). In patients who underwent relaxing incisions, astigmatism was reduced from 8.40 D (95% CI: 8.0-9.0, n = 131) to 3.80 D (95% CI: 3.5-4.3). The mean difference by subtraction was 4.50 D (95% CI: 4.0-5.0, P < .001, paired t test). Vector analysis showed the overall reduction of astigmatism due to surgery to be 7.90 D (95% CI: 7.2-8.7). Compared with grafts with no refractive surgery, a trend was noted that suggested corrected visual acuity was improved following relaxing incisions. CONCLUSIONS Relaxing incisions were found to be a safe and effective method for reducing postoperative astigmatism and may improve visual acuity.
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- Margareta Claesson
- Department of Ophthalmology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.
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Abelman H. Converting principal meridional representation of power to the coordinates of the power matrix using the matrix similarity transform. Ophthalmic Physiol Opt 2006; 26:426-30. [PMID: 16792743 DOI: 10.1111/j.1475-1313.2006.00368.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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General or local variations of the refractive elements in the eye, called irregular astigmatism, may manifest as non-orthogonal meridians when each principal meridian on the front surface of a cornea is independently aligned with the focussed mires of a keratometer. These are examples of astigmatic systems that are thick. The representation of power along the principal meridians is not suitable for quantitative work. The purpose of this research note is to convert power along principal meridians that can be non-orthogonal, to the coordinates of the power matrix that are suitable for quantitative analysis.
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- H Abelman
- Optometric Science Research Group, Department of Optometry, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 524, Auckland Park, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa.
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PURPOSE To determine whether changes in corneal astigmatism with astigmatic conductive keratoplasty (CK) treatment obey Gaussian coupling (i.e., the steepening of the flat axis associated with the flattening of the steep axis) and to measure the coupling ratio and the coupling constant to determine the effect of astigmatic CK treatment on spherical equivalent. METHODS Retrospective review of 33 eyes in 24 patients who had undergone CK for hyperopia and who were treated intraoperatively for induced astigmatism. Induced astigmatism was determined by comparison of keratometric readings before and after CK. RESULTS The coupling ratio was calculated according to two equations: clinical coupling ratio (1.61 +/- 0.81 diopters) and coupling ratio of the surgically induced refractive change (1.57 +/- 1.16 diopters). Values of the coupling ratio between 0.72 and 1.88 indicate coupling. CONCLUSIONS The cornea does not behave according to Gauss's law of elastic domes. The targeted flat axis and steep axis 90 degrees away are affected by CK in opposite but not equal amounts. Therefore, when correcting surgically induced astigmatism with CK, the overall spherical equivalent of the patient will change because the coupling ratio is not equal to 1.
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- Jason A Sokol
- Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 10029-6574, USA
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Alpins NA, Goggin M. Practical astigmatism analysis for refractive outcomes in cataract and refractive surgery. Surv Ophthalmol 2004; 49:109-22. [PMID: 14711444 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2003.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 136] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The fundamental concepts underpinning the vectorial analysis of astigmatism are straightforward and intuitive, easily understood by employing a simple golf-putting analogy. The Alpins methodology utilizes three principal vectors and the various ratios between them to provide an aggregate analysis for astigmatic change with parallel indices for spherical correction. A comparative analysis employing both arithmetic and vectorial means together with necessary nomogram adjustments for refining both spherical and astigmatic treatments can also be derived. These advanced techniques, together with their suitability for statistical analysis, comprehensively address the outcome analysis requirements of the entire cornea and the eye's refractive correction, for the purpose of examining success in cataract and refractive surgery.
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Hennig A, Kumar J, Yorston D, Foster A. Sutureless cataract surgery with nucleus extraction: outcome of a prospective study in Nepal. Br J Ophthalmol 2003; 87:266-70. [PMID: 12598434 PMCID: PMC1771540 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.87.3.266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AIM To report the short and medium term outcome of a prospective series of sutureless manual extracapsular cataract extractions (ECCE) at a high volume surgical centre in Nepal. METHODS Cataract surgery was carried out, on eyes with no co-existing diseases, in 500 consecutive patients who were likely to return for follow up. The technique involved sclerocorneal tunnel, capsulotomy, hydrodissection, nucleus extraction with a bent needle tip hook, and posterior chamber intraocular lens (PC-IOL) implantation according to biometry findings. Surgical complications, visual acuity at discharge, 6 weeks, and 1 year follow up, and surgically induced astigmatism are reported. RESULTS The uncorrected visual acuity at discharge was 6/18 or better in 76.8% of eyes, and declined to 70.5% at 6 weeks' follow up, and 64.9% at 1 year. The best corrected visual acuity was 6/18 or better in 96.2% of eyes at 6 weeks and in 95.9% at 1 year. Poor visual outcome (<6/60) occurred in less than 2%. Intraoperative complications included 47 (9.4%) eyes with hyphaema, and one eye (0.2%) with posterior capsule rupture and vitreous in the anterior chamber. Surgery led to an increase in against the rule astigmatism, which was the major cause of uncorrected visual acuity less than 6/18. Six weeks postoperatively, 85.5% of eyes had against the rule astigmatism, with a mean induced cylinder of 1.41 D (SD 0.8). There was a further small increase in against the rule astigmatism of 0.66 D (SD 0.41) between 6 weeks and 1 year. The mean duration of surgery was 4 minutes and the average cost of consumables, including the IOL, was less than $10. CONCLUSION Rapid recovery of good vision can be achieved with sutureless manual ECCE at low cost in areas where there is a need for high volume cataract surgery. Further work is required to reduce significant postoperative astigmatism, which was the major cause of uncorrected acuity less than 6/18.
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