Bárbara Martín-Escuer1, José F Alfonso2,3, Luis Fernández-Vega-Cueto1, Alberto Domíngez-Vicent4, Robert Montés-Micó4. 1. Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute, Oviedo, Spain. 2. Fernández-Vega Ophthalmological Institute, Oviedo, Spain. j.alfonso@fernandez-vega.com. 3. Surgery Department, School of Medicine, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain. j.alfonso@fernandez-vega.com. 4. Optics and Optometry and Vision Sciences Department, Faculty of Physics, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To assess visual and refractive results of multifocal intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation for refractive correction after radial keratotomy (RK). METHODS: In a retrospective non-comparative interventional case series, we analyzed the outcomes of multifocal IOL implantation performed in the context of cataract or refractive lens exchange surgery following RK. A total of 17 eyes from nine patients were included in the study. IOL power calculation was done using the Double-K formula. Refractive error was used to assess predictability, and distance-corrected visual acuity (DCVA) and uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) values were used to assess the surgical procedure's efficacy and safety. Distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA) was also determined. RESULTS: Phacoemulsification and multifocal IOL implantation was successful in all cases, with neither complications nor adverse events. At 6 months postoperatively, monocular UDVA, DCVA, and DCNVA were 0.51 ± 0.39, 0.20 ± 0.30, and 0.11 ± 0.11, respectively (logMAR scale). More specifically, 35.29% of the eyes had DCVA ≥20/20 and 52.94% showed DCVA ≥20/25. Regarding pre- vs. post-operative changes, 52.94% had lost one line of DCVA, 23.53% showed no changes, 11.76% had gained one line of DCVA, 5.88% had gained two lines, and 5.88% had gained three or more lines. The efficacy and safety indexes were 0.56 and 0.98, respectively. As for near vision surgical outcomes, 29.41% of the eyes had DCNVA ≥20/20 and 64.71% had DCNVA ≥20/25. As for surgical accuracy, 29% of the eyes were within ±0.50 D of the target refraction, whereas 65% were within ±1.00 D. CONCLUSIONS: Multifocal IOL implantation following radial keratotomy (RK) does not result in good distance visual performance, at least after 6 months of follow-up. Thus, this surgical approach has to be considered with only limited expectations.
PURPOSE: To assess visual and refractive results of multifocal intraocular lens (IOLs) implantation for refractive correction after radial keratotomy (RK). METHODS: In a retrospective non-comparative interventional case series, we analyzed the outcomes of multifocal IOL implantation performed in the context of cataract or refractive lens exchange surgery following RK. A total of 17 eyes from nine patients were included in the study. IOL power calculation was done using the Double-K formula. Refractive error was used to assess predictability, and distance-corrected visual acuity (DCVA) and uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) values were used to assess the surgical procedure's efficacy and safety. Distance-corrected near visual acuity (DCNVA) was also determined. RESULTS: Phacoemulsification and multifocal IOL implantation was successful in all cases, with neither complications nor adverse events. At 6 months postoperatively, monocular UDVA, DCVA, and DCNVA were 0.51 ± 0.39, 0.20 ± 0.30, and 0.11 ± 0.11, respectively (logMAR scale). More specifically, 35.29% of the eyes had DCVA ≥20/20 and 52.94% showed DCVA ≥20/25. Regarding pre- vs. post-operative changes, 52.94% had lost one line of DCVA, 23.53% showed no changes, 11.76% had gained one line of DCVA, 5.88% had gained two lines, and 5.88% had gained three or more lines. The efficacy and safety indexes were 0.56 and 0.98, respectively. As for near vision surgical outcomes, 29.41% of the eyes had DCNVA ≥20/20 and 64.71% had DCNVA ≥20/25. As for surgical accuracy, 29% of the eyes were within ±0.50 D of the target refraction, whereas 65% were within ±1.00 D. CONCLUSIONS: Multifocal IOL implantation following radial keratotomy (RK) does not result in good distance visual performance, at least after 6 months of follow-up. Thus, this surgical approach has to be considered with only limited expectations.
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