研究目的
To identify factors associated with a successful wavefront-guided customized treatment (WG-CT) with an excimer laser in highly aberrated corneas.
研究成果
WG-CT in highly aberrated corneas had a limited refractive predictability. Eyes with preoperative coma-like aberrations are more likely to benefit from a reduction in HOAs. Post-hyperopic treatment is associated with a higher rate of refractive surprises.
研究不足
The refractive predictability of WG-CT is limited. Correction of aberrations is obtained in many cases, but not always leading to better visual outcomes or visual gains.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Retrospective consecutive noncomparative case series. Treatment was performed with the WG-CT Amaris excimer laser using the ORK-CAM software for the calculation of the ablation profile.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Eyes of patients with significantly aberrated corneas, including postrefractive and keratoplasty procedures or high irregular astigmatism with significant higher-order aberrations (HOAs) that had WG-CT were included.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
WG-CT Amaris excimer laser, ORK-CAM software.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Refractive outcomes, HOAs, and visual outcomes were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed to identify factors associated with technical (based on HOAs) or refractive outcome success.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed with the Minitab software (version 17, Minitab, Ltd.). For the analysis of continuous data, the t test was used for normally distributed variables and the Kruskal-Wallis test for nonparametric variables. For the analysis of categorical variables, the chi-square test was used and, when applicable, odds ratios were calculated.
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