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Unexpectedly high corneal flap thickness and ectasia after mechanical LASIK
LASIK is a refractive surgical procedure in which a corneal flap is created to expose the corneal stromal bed. Preoperative estimation of corneal flap thickness is necessary to calculate the percentage tissue altered in LASIK, an important quantitative ...
José Belucio Neto +3 more
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Advances in femtosecond laser technology
Thais Pinheiro Callou, Renato Garcia, Adriana Mukai, Natalia T Giacomin, Rodrigo Guimarães de Souza, Samir J Bechara Department of Ophthalmology, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil Abstract: Femtosecond laser technology has become widely
Callou TP +5 more
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AI for a clear eye: Revolutionizing refractive surgery
Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have significantly impacted the field of ophthalmology, particularly in the treatment of refractive errors and cataracts, which are major causes of treatable blindness.
John Davis Akkara
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Refractive surgery training during residency – do not be afraid of the dark
Kepa Balparda,1 Ana María Díaz,2 Ana María Londoño3 1Department of Ophthalmology, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, 2Psychiatry Research Group, Universidad de Antioquia, 3School of Medicine, Universidad Pontificia ...
Balparda K, Díaz AM, Londoño AM
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Purpose: To compare quality of life (QOL) in myopic patients who underwent photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with that of myopic spectacle or contact lens users.
Hossein Ziaei +4 more
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Scleral surgery for the treatment of presbyopia: where are we today?
Presbyopia corrections traditionally have been approached with attempts to exchange power, either at the cornea or the lens planes, inducing multifocality, or altering asphericity to impact the optical system. Treatments that affect the visual axis, such
AnnMarie Hipsley +2 more
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Comparison of Modern Surgical Techniques in a Treatment of Myopia
Aim: To examine whether there is a difference in the outcomes of surgical techniques photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and implantable collamer lens (ICL) for: short-term visual outcome after 6 months, long-term ...
Karla Bodakoš +2 more
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Predictive factors for efficacy and safety in refractive surgery for myopia.
PURPOSE:To evaluate the predictive factors for safety and efficacy in laser refractive surgery for myopia. SETTING:A singular refractive surgery center, at a University-affiliated tertiary medical center. DESIGN:Retrospective cohort study.
Nir Gomel +5 more
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With the development and gradual dissemination of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) in the twenty-first century as an early treatment for keratoconus, the management paradigm has shifted to include a greater focus on complete refractive correction for
Angela Y. Zhu +2 more
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Refractive Changes Induced by Strabismus Corrective Surgery in Adults
Purpose. To investigate refractive changes after strabismus correction procedures among adults. Methods. Retrospective chart review of adult patients who had horizontal recti muscles surgery with preoperative and postoperative cycloplegic refraction ...
Daphna Mezad-Koursh +3 more
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