Diego de Ortueta1, Dennis von Rüden2, Thomas Magnago2, Samuel Arba Mosquera2. 1. From Augenzentrum Recklinghausen (De Ortueta, Rüden) Recklinghausen, and Schwind eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG (Magnago, Arba Mosquera), Kleinostheim, Germany; Recognized Research Group in Optical Diagnostic Techniques (Arba Mosquera), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain. Electronic address: ortueta@gmx.de. 2. From Augenzentrum Recklinghausen (De Ortueta, Rüden) Recklinghausen, and Schwind eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG (Magnago, Arba Mosquera), Kleinostheim, Germany; Recognized Research Group in Optical Diagnostic Techniques (Arba Mosquera), University of Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of the stromal refractive index and hydration on postoperative outcomes in eyes that had corneal laser refractive surgery using the Amaris laser system. SETTING: Augenzentrum Recklinghausen, Recklinghausen, Germany. DESIGN: Comparative case series. METHODS: At the 6-month follow-up, right eyes were retrospectively analyzed. The effect of the stromal refractive index and hydration on refractive outcomes was assessed using univariate linear and multilinear correlations. RESULTS: Sixty eyes were analyzed. Univariate linear analyses showed that the stromal refractive index and hydration were correlated with the thickness of the preoperative exposed stroma and was statistically different for laser in situ keratomileusis and laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy treatments. Univariate multilinear analyses showed that the spherical equivalent (SE) was correlated with the attempted SE and stromal refractive index (or hydration). Analyses suggest overcorrections for higher stromal refractive index values and for lower hydration values. CONCLUSIONS: The stromal refractive index and hydration affected postoperative outcomes in a subtle, yet significant manner. An adjustment toward greater attempted correction in highly hydrated corneas and less intended correction in low hydrated corneas might help optimize refractive outcomes. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Mr. Magnago and Dr. Arba-Mosquera are employees of and Dr. Diego de Ortueta is a consultant to Schwind eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG. Mr. Rüden has no financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of the stromal refractive index and hydration on postoperative outcomes in eyes that had corneal laser refractive surgery using the Amaris laser system. SETTING: Augenzentrum Recklinghausen, Recklinghausen, Germany. DESIGN: Comparative case series. METHODS: At the 6-month follow-up, right eyes were retrospectively analyzed. The effect of the stromal refractive index and hydration on refractive outcomes was assessed using univariate linear and multilinear correlations. RESULTS: Sixty eyes were analyzed. Univariate linear analyses showed that the stromal refractive index and hydration were correlated with the thickness of the preoperative exposed stroma and was statistically different for laser in situ keratomileusis and laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy treatments. Univariate multilinear analyses showed that the spherical equivalent (SE) was correlated with the attempted SE and stromal refractive index (or hydration). Analyses suggest overcorrections for higher stromal refractive index values and for lower hydration values. CONCLUSIONS: The stromal refractive index and hydration affected postoperative outcomes in a subtle, yet significant manner. An adjustment toward greater attempted correction in highly hydrated corneas and less intended correction in low hydrated corneas might help optimize refractive outcomes. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Mr. Magnago and Dr. Arba-Mosquera are employees of and Dr. Diego de Ortueta is a consultant to Schwind eye-tech-solutions GmbH & Co. KG. Mr. Rüden has no financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned.
Authors: K C Gokul; Himal Kandel; Luis Valiño; Raju Kaiti; Prosun Roy; Muhammad Sohail; Dil Bahadur Gurung Journal: Lasers Med Sci Date: 2021-09-26 Impact factor: 3.161