Complications of sub-bowman's keratomileusis with a femtosecond laser in 3009 eyes
Complications of sub-bowman's keratomileusis with a femtosecond laser in 3009 eyes
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DOI:
10.3928/1081597x-20080101-17
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发表时间:
2008-01-01
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
Chang, John S. M.
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作者:
Chang, John S. M.
PURPOSE: To assess the safety and complication rate of sub-Bowman's keratomileusis (SBK) in 3009 eyes.METHODS: The flaps were created using the IntraLase femtosecond laser, and excimer ablation was performed with the Bausch & Lomb H.Eye.Tech laser system. The complications of SBK were evaluated retrospectively. The types of complications were grouped into intra- and postoperative flap related.RESULTS: In 3009 SBK procedures, the total complication rate was 0.63%. Intra- and postoperative flap-related complication rates were 0.33% and 0.30%, respectively. Only 1 (0.033%) eye lost one line of best spectacle-corrected visual acuity from diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK). Intraoperative complications included flap tear, free cap, bubble escape, and flap folds. Postoperative complications included DLK and epithelia[ ingrowth. Other flap-related complications such as uneven bed, buttonhole, short flap, flap striae, or wrinkles did not occur in this series. All intraoperative complications were managed within the same day.CONCLUSIONS: The complication rate of SBK is low. Vision loss is also rare.