In a study comparing LASIK outcomes in eyes with thin vs.
thick corneas, Tomita and colleagues found that the procedure in the two groups
resulted in comparable safety, efficacy and stability.
According to a study published in the Journal of Cataract
and Refractive Surgery, the researchers evaluated 146 LASIK patients with thin
corneas (central cornea thickness of less than 500 µm) and 193 LASIK patients
with corneas of regular thickness, all with normal topography, up to 6 years
postsurgically.
The researchers analyzed the two groups of patients for
differences at the last check-up 3 to 4 years postoperatively, the abstract
stated.
Both groups showed a significant difference in visual and
refractive outcomes between the 3-month postoperative check and the most recent
check, according to the study. However, no significant difference in visual,
refractive or topography outcomes was seen. No postoperative complications
occurred.
“LASIK in eyes with thin corneas was as safe and effective
as and showed similar long-term stability in eyes with a central cornea
thickness of 500 μm or greater,” the authors concluded.
Original Source: http://www.healio.com/optometry/refractive-surgery/news/online/%7B3938f0af-2e24-4229-bbd7-d3eb3f7887ec%7D/study-lasik-in-eyes-with-thin-corneas-safe-effective
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