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Comparison of visual results and higher-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE): high myopia vs. mild to moderate myopia

Authors: Hong-Ying Jin, Ting Wan, Fang Wu, Ke Yao

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

To compare the refractive results and higher-order aberrations (HOAs) after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) in high myopia and mild to moderate myopia patients.

Methods

This prospective study included 165 eyes (86 patients) undergoing SMILE. According to the preoperative spherical equivalent (SE), treated eyes were divided into two groups: the high myopia group (more than -6.0 D, group-H) and the mild to moderate group (less than -6.0 D, group-M). Follow-up intervals were at 1 day, 10 days, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively. We obtained the following parameters: uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), SE, efficacy and safety index, and HOAs.

Results

Preoperative SE was -7.16 ± 0.93 D in group-H and -4.34 ± 0.97 D in group-M. At 3 months postoperatively, the SE in group-H and group-M was -0.20 ± 0.37 D and 0.01 ± 0.19 D (t = - 4.11, P<0.05), respectively. It was found that 77% and 98% had an UDVA of 20/20, 98% and 99% had a CDVA of 20/20 in group-H and group-M, respectively, while 87% and 95% had a SE within ±0.5 D and ±1.0 D in group-H, and 98% and 100% in group-M. The efficacy indexes were 0.98 ± 0.18 in group-H and 1.05 ± 0.10 in group-M (t = - 3.084, p < 0.05). The safety indexes were 1.06 ± 0.09 and 1.06 ± 0.09 (t = 0.153, p > 0.05), respectively. There were significant increases in total HOAs, 3^rd-order coma, and 4^th-order spherical aberrations.

Conclusions

SMILE is an effective and safe surgery for correcting myopia. But the target correction amount in high myopia patients should be adjusted to avoid undercorrection and acquired more satisfaction. SMILE induced increases of HOAs.

Trial registration

ChiTrial registration number: ChiCTR-OON-16009164. Retrospectively registered: 06.September.2016

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Title: Comparison of visual results and higher-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE): high myopia vs. mild to moderate myopia
Authors: Hong-Ying Jin
Ting Wan
Fang Wu
Ke Yao
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Ophthalmology / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2415
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-017-0507-2

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Comparison of visual results and higher-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE): high myopia vs. mild to moderate myopia

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Trial registration

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Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Trial registration

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