Prospective LASIK Trial for Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism: 1-Year Results

Author: Kremer Frederic B.   Pronesti George   Sloat John   Calla Peter  

Publisher: Humana Press, Inc

ISSN: 1530-4086

Source: Annals of Ophthalmology, Vol.33, Iss.4, 2001-12, pp. : 315-322

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Abstract

A prospective, nonrandomized, unmasked, 1-year clinical trial was performed in 2482 eyes to evaluate the safety and efficacy of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for myopia and myopic astigmatism using a new excimer laser system. The study found that LASIK was a safe and effective method for correcting myopia and myopic astigmatism in patients with sphere to -15 diopters (D) and cylinder to 5 D.