J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1998 Oct;39(10):2241-2246.

Results of LASIK According to Nomogram

• Tchah HW
• Moon CS

Abstract

To evaluate the accuracy of the nomogram for LASIK, we retrospectively studied 109 eyes of 81 patients who received LASIK and were followed up for at least 6 months, divided into 3 groups according to the nomogram: the group I include 19 eyed which performed stromal ablation with 85~95% do photorefractive keratectomy(PRK) nomogram, the group II included 60 eyes with 100% of PRK nomogram and the group III included 30 eyes with 105included 30 dyes with 105~110% of PRK nomogram. The Chiron utomated corneal shaper and the Visx 20/20 excimer laser were used in all eyes. Multizone multipass technique was used in all eyes. The mean preoperative spherical equivalent was -12.42D in group I, -11.43D in group II and -11.29D in group III. The mean postoperative spherical equivalent in group I was -0.89D at 1 month, -1.0D at 3 months, -1.64D at 6 months, in group II was -0.31D at 1 month, -0.62D at 3 months, -1.07D at 6 months and in group III was -0.22D at 1 month, -0.46D at 3 months, -0.84D at 6 months. Eleven eyes(58%) were within 1.00D if intended correction at 6 months in group I while 35 eyes(59%) in group II and 20 eyes(67%) in group III were within 1.00D of intended correction at 6 months. Our findings suggest that slight overcorrection is recommanded in LASIK and further study on LASIK nomogram may be required.

Keyword

Laser in situ keratomileusi(LASIK); Nomogram; Refraction

MeSH Terms

Coloring Agents
Humans
Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ*
Lasers, Excimer
Nomograms*
Retrospective Studies
Coloring Agents