Single Intacs segment for post-laser in situ keratomileusis keratectasia.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the visual outcome of implantation of a single Intacs segment (Addition Technology Inc.) in eyes with keratectasia after myopic laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).


METHODS
Private refractive surgery center, Jerusalem, Israel.


METHODS
This retrospective, noncomparative, interventional, consecutive, small case series studied 5 eyes of 5 patients with post-LASIK keratectasia from 3 refractive laser centers treated by Intacs implantation. Before and 9 months after Intacs implantation, the uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), manifest refraction, keratometry, videokeratography, inferior-superior asymmetry, and patient questionnaires about visual function were assessed.


RESULTS
Intacs implantation was performed 17 to 32 months post LASIK with no intraoperative complications and no loss of visual acuity. After implantation, the UCVA improved 8, 4, 3, 0.5, and 5 lines and the BSCVA, 2, 2.5, 1, 0.5, and 2 lines. The mean manifest refraction spherical equivalent improved from -1.60 diopters (D) +/- 1.67 (SD) to -0.80 +/- 1.05 D. The mean manifest astigmatic correction decreased from -3.9 +/- 2.96 to -2.46 +/- 2.77 D. Corneal topography showed improved inferior steepening and less irregular astigmatism. The mean inferior-superior asymmetry improved from 7.88 +/- 4.59 to 2.46 +/- 2.77 D. Self-reported visual symptoms improved significantly in Cases 1, 2, and 5 and slightly in Cases 3 and 4.


CONCLUSIONS
Implantation of a single Intacs segment inferiorly appeared to improve progressive myopia and regular and irregular astigmatism in eyes with corneal ectasia after LASIK. With further study, this technique may prove to be an effective, relatively noninvasive approach.
Enaim Refractive Surgery Center, Jerusalem, Israel.
Russell
R
Pokroy
Samuel
S
Levinger
Ami
A
Hirsh
D000328:Adult; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019781:Corneal Topography; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000379:methods; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014792:Visual Acuity