Posters

Comparison of two laser platforms in the treatment of astigmatism

Poster Details

First Author: H.Kandil EGYPT

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Abstract Details

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Wavelight Allegretto EX-500 and Schwind Amaris 1050RS in the treatment of astigmatism of 1.5 diopter (D) or more.

Setting:

Alexandria University - ICare Hospital Alexandria EGYPT

Methods:

Retrospective study. Eyes with astigmatism of 1.5D or more were treated either Wavelight Allegretto EX-500 (131 eyes) or Schwind Amaris 1050RS (86 eyes). Postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and cylinder amount were compared between the groups.

Results:

Both Allegretto and Amaris postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) improved in comparison to preoperative corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), 1.0±0.18 and 0.91±0.03, respectively. Average cylinder decreased from −2.33D to −0.26D (p<0.001) in Allegretto, and from −2.35D to −0.22D in Amaris (p<0.001).

Conclusions:

Both Wavelight Allegretto EX-500 and Schwind Amaris 1050RS lasers are effective in the treatment of astigmatism of 1.5 diopter or more.

Financial Disclosure:

None