Epithelial Thickness Profile Change After Combined Topography-Guided Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy and Corneal Cross-linking in Treatment of Keratoconus
CONCLUSIONS:A significant epithelial thickness profile change occurred after the treatment due to an increase in thickness at the preoperatively thinnest area. Because the thickness in other areas remained largely unchanged, the treatment resulted in a more even epithelial thickness distribution. This may be attributed to regularized postoperative corneal stromal shape.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):626 –634.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Lower Energy Levels Improve Visual Recovery in Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE)
CONCLUSIONS:An energy level close to the plasma threshold during SMILE provides a faster and better visual recovery.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):636 –642.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Bilateral Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) After Penetrating Keratoplasty
CONCLUSIONS:SMILE is a potentially effective alternative in correcting refractive errors in patients following penetrating keratoplasty. However, studies with a larger patient population with longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these initial findings.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):644 –647.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Sutureless Intrascleral Fixated Intraocular Lens Implantation
CONCLUSIONS:Short-term results of these new methods are acceptable; studies including more cases with longer follow-up are needed to determine their long-term success.[J Cataract Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):586 –597.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Asymmetric Corneal Flattening Effect After Small Incision Cataract Surgery
CONCLUSIONS:The flattening effect of a corneal incision may depend on whether it has been performed on the right or the left eye.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):598 –603.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Visual and Refractive Outcomes of Photorefractive Keratectomy and Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) for Myopia
CONCLUSIONS:The refractive results of PRK with aberration-free aspheric ablation are similar to those of SMILE in eyes with low myopia. The induction of coma, spherical, and trefoil aberrations did not statistically differ after both surgeries, but the total higher order aberrations after SMILE were significantly higher than PRK with aberration-free aspheric ablation.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):604 –610.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
Q-optimized Algorithms: Theoretical Analysis of Factors Influencing Visual Quality After Myopic Corneal Refractive Surgery
CONCLUSIONS:Q-optimized algorithms improve the visual outcomes with respect to the paraxial Munnerlyn algorithm for myopic corneal surgery. The results show that the Q value that optimizes the results of the Q-optimized algorithm depends on the degree of myopia to correct and the size of the pupil.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(9):612 –617.] (Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery)
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - September 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research
