Comparing conventional and wavefront-optimized LASIK for the treatment of hyperopia

• Published in: Journal of refractive surgery (1995) Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 356 - 363
• Main Authors: Durrie, Daniel S, Smith, Ryan T, Waring, 4th, George O, Stahl, Jason E, Schwendeman, Frank J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States SLACK INCORPORATED 01.05.2010
• Subjects: Ablation; Adult; Aged; Contrast Sensitivity - physiology; Cornea - physiopathology; Corneal Wavefront Aberration - physiopathology; Female; Humans; Hyperopia - physiopathology; Hyperopia - surgery; Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ - methods; Laboratories; Lasers; Lasers, Excimer - therapeutic use; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Visual Acuity - physiology

To compare differences in visual outcomes and induced spherical aberration after conventional and wavefront-optimized LASIK for the treatment of hyperopia. In a prospective, randomized, single-center clinical trial, 51 consecutive eyes underwent LASIK for the treatment of hyperopia. Eyes were divide...