Keratomileusis for myopia with the excimer laser (Buratto technique): short-term results.
We present a prospective clinical study based on the results of 150 consecutive cases of myopic intrastromal keratomileusis cases using the Exci-Med UV200 193 nm excimer laser 193-nanometer (Summit Technology, Inc, Waltham, Mass) to reduce high myopia. The mean and standard deviation of the follow up considered was 3.13 +/- 1.12. The mean preoperative spheroequivalent was -18.96 +/- 3.70 D and -2.32 +/- 2.36 D postoperatively. One hundred twenty-eight eyes (85.3%) were within +/- 1.00 D from the intended correction. In a majority of cases the best spectacle corrected visual acuity was unchanged or improved. No cases of intraoperative complications were observed; postoperative complications are reported. The Buratto technique to correct or reduce high myopia is efficient and safe, while the predictability is satisfactory.
Centro Ambrosiano di Microchirurgia Oculare, Milan, Italy.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity