In:
Journal of Refractive Surgery, SLACK, Inc., Vol. 34, No. 1 ( 2018-01), p. 11-16
Abstract:
To assess the independent effect of energy setting on postoperative uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) in small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and further investigate an optimal energy setting for the 4.5- μ m spot-track-distance, which is in wide clinical use. METHODS: A total of 1,130 eyes were included in a retrospective cohort study from Tianjin Eye Hospital, Tianjin Medical University from April 2015 to July 2016. Energy settings and baseline characteristics were recorded and 3-month UDVA was tested by a nurse blinded to the energy settings used. Multiple regression analysis and generalized estimating equations were used to take into account the correlation between the measurements from two eyes. RESULTS: The 3-month UDVA (mean ± standard deviation) of 125 to 160 nJ (by 5-nJ increments) was 1.39 ± 0.19, 1.40 ± 0.32, 1.33 ± 0.27, 1.36 ± 0.27, 1.34 ± 0.25, 1.29 ± 0.19, 1.36 ± 0.27, and 1.19 ± 0.22, respectively. Energy was significantly associated with postoperative logMAR UDVA in different models and the regression coefficient (β) was robust (β = 0.01, 95% confidence interval = 0.00 to 0.01). The regression coefficient β (0.01, 95% confidence interval = 0.00 to 0.02, P = .0029) of energy (125 to 150 nJ, by 5-nJ increments) on 4.5- μ m spot-track-distance was still associated with the logMAR UDVA when adjusted for sex, age, myopia, astigmatism, mean keratometry, central corneal thickness, preoperative logMAR CDVA, and side spot-track-distance. CONCLUSIONS: The lower end of the energy studied was associated with a better postoperative UDVA in this population. The spot-track-distance of 4.5 μ m with 125 nJ energy was the optimal combination within this range. [ J Refract Surg. 2018;34(1):11–16.]
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1081-597X
DOI:
10.3928/1081597X-20171115-01
Language:
English
Publisher:
SLACK, Inc.
Publication Date:
2018
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