[LASIK using a scanning spot excimer laser for the treatment of myopia and myopic astigmatism 3-Jahresergebnisse].
OBJECTIVE
The correction of refractive errors using laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) has become the primary refractive procedure worldwide. The purpose of this study was to evaluate LASIK within a retrospective cohort.


METHODS
The mean preoperative spherical equivalent for the 34 consecutively treated eyes was -6.67+/-2.69 D. The LASIK operations were performed by a Hansatome microkeratome (Bausch and Lomb) and a scanning spot excimer laser (Technolas Keracor 217, Bausch and Lomb). For pre- and postoperative analysis the Datagraph med software (Version 2.7) was used.


RESULTS
None of the treated eyes lost 2 or more lines of best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). At the 36-month examination the spherical equivalent had changed to -0.47 D (mean increase of myopia: 0.13 D). No long-term complications were found in the study period.


CONCLUSIONS
LASIK with superior hinge and scanning spot excimer ablation is an effective treatment for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism in the refractive range described above.
Kohnen
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Klinik für Augenheilkunde, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main. Kohnen@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Meltendorf
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Cichocki
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000295:instrumentation*; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D014787:Vision Tests