title: [LASEK: results after 1 year. Retrospective analysis based on the dioptric power matrix for moderate myopic and astigmatic correction].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to assess astigmatism magnitude and axis changes based on the dioptric power matrix in low to moderate levels of myopia and astigmatism treated with LASEK.
  
  
  METHODS
  This retrospective analysis included 54 myopic eyes treated with LASEK with a minimum follow-up of 12 months. An epithelial flap was created by 25-45 s of 20% alcohol exposure. The corneal surface was ablated using two different excimer lasers and nomogram adjustment. The flap was repositioned and a bandage applied to the contact lens. Main outcome measures were manifest refraction as calculated with the dioptric power matrix, UCVA, BSVCA, and retreatment rate.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Mean manifest refraction is shown in table 2 (Tabelle 2). UCVAs of 20/20 or better were found in 33% of eyes at 1 week and in more than 53% at 3 months to 1 year. The safety index remained > or =0.98 after postoperative week 4. The efficacy index varied between 0.91 and 0.98 after 1 month.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  LASEK for correction of low to moderate myopia and astigmatism seems to be a safe, effective, and stable option.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston, MA, USA. taneri@refraktives-zentrum.de
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Taneri
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Azar
mesh_terms: D001251:Astigmatism / Q000601:surgery*; D019781:Corneal Topography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000379:methods*; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery*; D009887:Ophthalmoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity