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The efficacy of same-day transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in cases of suction loss during small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE)

Poster Details

First Author: I.Jun SOUTH KOREA

Co Author(s):    D. Kang   J. Jang   S. Arba Mosquera   H. Lee   K. Seo   T. Kim     

Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate the clinical outcomes of same day transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in suction loss cases during the small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).

Setting:

Department of Ophthalmology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, and Eyereum Eye Clinic, Seoul, South Korea.

Methods:

This retrospective study included 16 eyes of 16 patients that received transepithelial PRK on the same day of suction loss during SMILE. Visual acuity measurement, manifest refraction, slit-lamp examination, autokeratometry, corneal topography, and evaluation of corneal wavefront aberration were investigated preoperatively and at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery.

Results:

The mean uncorrected-distance visual acuity (UDVA) and corrected-distance visual acuity was -0.07 ± 0.05 and -0.13 ± 0.07, respectively at 6 months after surgery. Fifteen eyes (94%) exhibited UDVA of 20/20 or better and all eyes exhibited UDVA of 20/30 or better. The achieved spherical equivalent (SE) was within 1.0 D of the intended SE for all treated eyes.

Conclusions:

The same day transepithelial PRK provided excellent and safe clinical outcomes in patients that experienced suction loss during SMILE.

Financial Disclosure:

... is employed by a for-profit company with an interest in the subject of the presentation, ... receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented