ConclusionsnbspnbspBoth Epi-LASIK and LASIK show their own characteristics in increased higher-order aberration at smaller and larger pupil sizes, and may create different effects on optical quality for photopic smaller pupil and scotopic conditions larger pupil. We speculate that the visual performance in the Epi-LASIK group may be better than in the LASIK group for the larger pupil size. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Refractive SurgeryDOI .s---xAuthorsXiaoyan Yang, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology No , Gansu Rd, Heping District Tianjin ChinaYan Wang, Tianjin Medical University Tianjin Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology No , Gansu Rd, Heping District Tianjin China... http://wfeeds.igolenses.com/rss/phrase/myopia.xml en http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546327&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=33405&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj7k184234763726v%2F ConclusionsnbspnbspBoth Epi-LASIK and LASIK show their own characteristics in increased higher-order aberration at smaller and larger pupil sizes, and may create different effects on optical quality for photopic smaller pupil and scotopic conditions larger pupil. We speculate that the visual performance in the Epi-LASIK group may be better than in the LASIK group for the larger pupil size. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Refractive SurgeryDOI .s---xAuthorsXiao Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3517480&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=32299&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iovs.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Ffull%2F51%2F5%2F2800%3Frss%3D1 Preoperative retinal straylight, which increased as a function of spherical equivalent refraction, decreased after LASEK refractive surgery. Preoperative increases due to contact lens wear disappeared as well after the procedure. Source Investigative Ophthalmology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3685517&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=32299&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iovs.org%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Ffull%2F51%2F7%2F3468%3Frss%3D1 In this study, the authors initially described the corneal posterior shape by elevation and created a detailed evaluation reference database determining the shape of the corneal posterior surface in normal human eyes. Moreover, the authors retrospectively studied the data on corneal posterior elevation changes after LASIK and epi-LASIK for myopia and myopic astigmatism and evaluated the changes along four districts at center, paracenter, midperiphery, and periphery. Source Investigative Ophthalmology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3634539&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=33824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ijo.in%2Farticle.asp%3Fissn%3D0301-4738%3Byear%3D2010%3Bvolume%3D58%3Bissue%3D4%3Bspage%3D307%3Bepage%3D312%3Baulast%3DPadmanabhan Conclusion In spite of an excellent visual outcome, WFO Lasik induces significant higher order aberrations. Large ablation zones reduce the induction of spherical aberration. Source Indian Journal of OphthalmologyMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617511&cid=c_13_75_f&fid=36564&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.opticsinfobase.org%2Fabstract.cfm%3FURI%3Djosaa-27-7-1549 The reliability of using a reference system intrinsic to the cornea has been evaluated in order to characterize corneas of subjects after refractive surgery. Data on eyes operated on by LASIK to correct myopia and astigmatism were considered. The corneal parameters curvature radii and corneal ... Source Journal of the Optical Society of America AMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3597579&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010003779%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes A patient was treated bilaterally for myopia using laser in situ keratomileusis LASIK. Preoperatively, there was no known risk factor for ectasia but a m between-eye difference in central mean corneal thickness was seen on the optical pachymetry map. Two years postoperatively, bilateral ectasia was diagnosed. This case suggests that abstention or surface ablation treatment may be a safer option than LASIK in patients showing central thickness asymmetry between eyes.Financial Disclosure Neither aut Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3597574&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010003810%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Purpose To compare visual outcomes, complications, and patient satisfaction after femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis LASIK and conductive keratoplasty CK.Setting Private laser clinics, Reading and Southampton, United Kingdom.Methods In this retrospective consecutive single-surgeon comparative study, presbyopic emmetropia was treated with femtosecond LASIK or CK to achieve monovision by targeting . diopters D of myopia in the nondominant eye after a successful monovision contact lens t Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3693353&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010005511%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions The -year results indicate that ICRS implantation is effective and safe in the correction of low myopia in patients for whom excimer laser surgery is contraindicated because of abnormal topography, including forme fruste keratoconus. The achieved refractive correction remained stable throughout the follow-up.Financial Disclosure No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Source Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3847168&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010008333%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We report a case of visually significant haze after PRK with MMC for residual myopia following LASIK.Financial Disclosure Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Source Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3918053&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727641%3Fsrc%3Drss Two forms of laser vision correction sometimes used as an alternative to LASIK seem to have similar results for people with myopia, a new research analysis finds. Reuters Health Information Source Medscape Ophthalmology HeadlinesMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3936275&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=37927&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20815096%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS In post-LASIK myopic eyes, although a high correlation has been shown between Pentacam and UP measurements, Pentacam tends to overestimate CCT compared to UP. Pentacam probably cannot be used interchangeably with UP in post-LASIK eyes for myopia. PMID PubMed - in process Source European Journal of Ophthalmology Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4015760&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=36642&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ophthalmologyjournaloftheaao.com%2Farticle%2FPIIS0161642010001375%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions In this meta-analysis, LASEK-treated eyes had no significant benefits over PRK-treated ones with regard to clinical outcomes. Less corneal haze was observed in LASEK-treated eyes at to months after surgery.Financial Disclosures The authors have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article. Source OphthalmologyMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:18 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4021380&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=36640&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20873691%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONMean decentration was higher in hyperopia than in myopia. Most of the decentration may be attributed to inferior decentration. Pupillary offset values were the factor most significantly correlated to the amount of decentration in all cases. PMID PubMed - as supplied by publisher Source Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging the Official Journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3990398&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=33405&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F31k71157p5378721%2F Content Type Journal ArticleDOI .s---AuthorsXiaoyan Yang, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University, No , Gansu Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, ChinaYan Wang, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University, No , Gansu Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, ChinaKanxing Zhao, Tianjin Eye Hospital, Clinical College of Ophthalmology, Tianjin Medical University, No , Gansu Rd, Heping District, Tianjin, Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007796&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010009399%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We describe a case of necrotizing keratitis that developed after laser in situ keratomileusis LASIK in a -year-old woman with inflammatory bowel disease. The patient had not disclosed her history of a total colectomy for recurrent ulcerative colitis and developed bilateral stromal inflammation and corneal melting along the flap edge with ulceration within days of uneventful bilateral LASIK for myopia. She was aggressively managed with topical and systemic corticosteroid therapy. Flap infiltrates gra Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007782&cid=c_13_30_f&fid=38496&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jcrsjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0886335010011831%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions Laser refractive surgery effectively treated all levels of myopia. Refractive stability was achieved within year postoperatively, with LASIK showing better stability than PRK for up to to years.Financial Disclosure No author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. Source Journal of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryMedWorm Sponsor Message Watch the new MedWorm demo and find out how to get all the very latest, relevant, organized information daily Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:17 +0000 http://www.paragoncrt.com/ Non-surgical method for correcting myopia by reshaping the eye with contact lenses during sleep, enabling daytime vision without glasses or contacts. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:10:06 +0000 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myopia The opposite defect of myopia is hyperopia or farsightedness or long-sightedness-this is where the cornea is too flat or the eye is too small. ... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:10:06 +0000 http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-myopia.htm Myopia is a vision defect also known as nearsightedness. Though myopia is quite common, there are many treatments for myopic eyes... Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:10:06 +0000 http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/myopia.html Bupa health factsheet - The medical term for short-sightedness is myopia, this means that you cant focus on distant objects, which makes them look blurred Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:10:06 +0000