Intacs after laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Adel BarbaraHanna J Garzozi

Abstract

To evaluate the efficacy of intrastromal corneal ring segments (Intacs, Addition Technology) for the correction of residual myopia after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). In this prospective noncomparative case series, Intacs were implanted in 5 eyes (4 patients) that developed myopic regression after LASIK or PRK. Intacs were implanted a minimum of 11 months after the laser procedure. The technique was identical to the standard procedure for myopic unoperated eyes. The Intacs thickness was based on the amount of residual myopia. Postoperative results revealed a reduction in the residual myopia and the mean K-reading. No eye lost best corrected Snellen visual acuity. No intraoperative or postoperative complications occurred. Implantation of Intacs in eyes with myopic regression after LASIK and PRK resulted in a good refractive outcome and an improvement in uncorrected visual acuity.

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May 1, 2007·Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery·Alberto VillarrubiaAntonio Hidalgo
Jun 13, 2006·Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery·Mehrdad Mohammadpour

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