Application of Femto-Lasik method for correction of residual refractive errors after cataract surgery

    Abstract

    Application of Femto-Lasik method for correction of residual refractive errors after cataract surgery

    E.M. Kasimov, M.F. Mirishova

    National Ophthalmological Centre named after Zarifa Alieva, Baku (Azerbaijan)

    Purpose. To evaluate the use of Femto-Lasik method for correction of residual refractive errors after cataract surgery.

    Material and methods. Femto-Lasik method to correct residual refractive errors after cataract extraction was performed in 23 eyes (23 patients). The study included patients aged 29 to 52 years, 14 of whom were male and 9 female. All operations were performed on the excimer laser WaveLight-Allegretto EX500 (Alcon) and femtosecond laser Wavelight-Allegretto FS200 (Alcon). All preoperative calculations were performed on devices WaveLight Topolyzer and WaveLight Analyzer (Alcon). All patients underwent complete postoperative examination at 1, 3, 6 months and 1 year after the operation.

    Results. There were no intra- and postoperative complications in any patient. Тhe uncorrected visual acuity оne month after the operation was 0.7±0.2. The postoperative mean spherical index was -0.5±0.15, the cylindrical index was 0.75±0.25.

    Conclusion. This technique is a predictable advanced technology in keratorefractive surgery and enables correction of residual ametropies after cataract surgery with IOL implantation.

    Key words: Femto-Lasik, cornea, cataract, implantation of intraocular lenses.