Preliminary Evidence of Successful Near Vision Enhancement With a New Technique: PrEsbyopic Allogenic Refractive Lenticule (PEARL) Corneal Inlay Using a SMILE Lenticule
CONCLUSIONS:</span><p>This preliminary study demonstrates the safety and efficacy of a PEARL corneal inlay for presbyopic correction. Further studies are recommended to determine long-term outcomes.</p><p><b>[<i>J Refract Surg.</i> 2017;33(4):224 –229.]</b></p></div> (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - April 17, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Effect of Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs on Pupillary Size During Uncomplicated Cataract Surgery
CONCLUSIONS:</span><p>All NSAIDs were effective in maintaining intraoperative mydriasis during uncomplicated cataract phacoemulsification compared to the control group.</p><p><b>[<i>J Refract Surg</i>. 2017;33(4):236 –242.]</b></p></div> (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - April 17, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
SMILE as Re-treatment for a Thick LASIK Flap
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Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - April 17, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Evaluation of the True Wavefront Aberrations in Eyes Implanted With a Rotationally Asymmetric Multifocal Intraocular Lens
CONCLUSIONS:</span><p>Custom analysis of ray tracing –based retinal spot diagrams allowed decoupling of the true higher order aberrations of the patient's eye from the power pupillary distribution of a rotationally asymmetric multifocal IOL, therefore providing the appropriate phase map to accurately evaluate through-focus optical quality.</p><p><b>[<i>J Refract Surg.</i> 2017;33(4):257 –265.]</b></p></div> (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - April 17, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Collagen Cross-linking With Photoactivated Riboflavin (PACK-CXL) for Bacterial Keratitis After Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
CONCLUSIONS:</span><p>This is the first reported use of PACK-CXL in the management of infectious keratitis after SMILE. PACK-CXL may help sterilize the infection and limit its spread within the interface.</p><p><b>[<i>J Refract Surg.</i> 2017;33(4):278 –280.]</b></p></div> (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - April 17, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Comparison of Combined Transepithelial Phototherapeutic Keratectomy and Mechanical Debridement During Corneal Cross-linking
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Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - April 17, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Transepithelial Iontophoresis Versus Standard Corneal Collagen Cross-linking: 1-Year Results of a Prospective Clinical Study
CONCLUSIONS:The 1-year outcomes suggest that I-CXL might be comparable to S-CXL in stabilizing the progression of the degenerative ectatic disease. Additionally, quicker improvement of functional parameters was reported in the I-CXL group.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):672 –678.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Comparison of AL-Scan and IOLMaster 500 Partial Coherence Interferometry Optical Biometers
CONCLUSIONS:Agreement between the two units was good. However, the small but statistically significant difference in corneal power (at the IOLMaster-comparable 2.4-mm zone) and in the anterior chamber depth measurement make lens constant optimization necessary when calculating the intraocular lens power by means of theoretical formulas.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):694 –698.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Glistening Formation on a Single-Piece Prehydrated Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens in a Diabetic Patient
CONCLUSIONS:IOL glistening can develop with the enVista MX60 IOL, even after uneventful cataract surgeries in certain situations (eg, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus). Increased vascular permeability due to uncontrolled diabetes mellitus might have been responsible for the postoperative IOL glistening formation.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):710 –712.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Comparison of the Effect of Epithelial Removal by Transepithelial Phototherapeutic Keratectomy or Manual Debridement on Cross-linking Procedures for Progressive Keratoconus
CONCLUSIONS:Prior to CXL, both manual epithelial debridement and ablation via PTK result in equivalent visual, refractive, and keratometric outcomes up to 24 months postoperatively.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):699 –704.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Short-term Variance of Refractive Outcomes After Simultaneous LASIK and High-Fluence Cross-linking in High Myopic Correction
CONCLUSIONS:Adjunctive cross-linking during LASIK was associated with worse visual outcomes during the first postoperative week. The variance of spherical equivalent was also high in these patients over a 6-month follow-up.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):664 –670.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Small-Aperture Intraocular Lens Implantation in a Patient With an Irregular Cornea
CONCLUSIONS:The small-aperture IOL is a new and promising option to treat patients suffering from the effects of corneal irregularities.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):706 –708.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
A Pilot Study of SMILE for Hyperopia: Corneal Morphology and Surface Characteristics of Concave Lenticules in Human Donor Eyes
CONCLUSIONS:A good quality concave lenticule can be created via SMILE for hyperopia. The impact of interlamellar gap on visual quality needs further investigation.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):713 –716.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis Performed With the VERUS Ophthalmic Caliper
CONCLUSIONS:The VERUS ophthalmic caliper is effective at improving size, circularity, and centration of the CCC in a time-efficient manner when compared to manual procedures performed without VERUS guidance.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):654 –658.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Impact of Suction Loss During Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
CONCLUSIONS:Re-treatment with femtosecond laser for incomplete SMILE was safe, predictable, and effective, and the patients did not perceive a difference in vision.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(10):686 –692.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - October 11, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
