Refractive and visual outcomes of surgical treatments for high myopia

Author: Robert Edward T. Ang ^{1
,

2} ; Maria Rachelle Katrina C. Solis ¹ ; Maria Luisa Patricia C. Solis ² ; Emmerson M. Cruz ² ; Albert G. Dela Cruz ² ; Rosalie Mae M. Reyes ²
Author Information

1. Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, San Juan City, Philippines
2. Asian Eye Institute, Makati City, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Acrysof Cachet Phakic IOL; High Myopia
MeSH: Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; Photorefractive Keratectomy
From: Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2013;38(1):21-28
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Objective:To present the refractive and visual outcomes of refractive surgical treatment options in high myopia.
Methods:This was a retrospective review of patients diagnosed with high myopia (manifest refractive spherical equivalent [MRSE] ≥-6.00D) who underwent one of the following procedures: laser-in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK), photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), phakic IOL implantation with the Staar Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL), or Alcon Cachet Phakic IOL. Eyes with best corrected distance vision of less than 20/30 due to amblyopia or other eye pathologies were excluded.
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