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KRÁTKOZRAKOSŤ A MOŽNOSTI LASEROVEJ KOREKCIE
MYOPIA AND LASER CORRECTION OPTIONS

Author(s): Pavol Veselý, Silvia Bačíková, L'udovít Veselý, Alena Furdová
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law
Published by: SAMOSATO, s. r. o., Bratislava, Slovensko - MAUREA, s. r. o., Plzeň, Česká republika
Keywords: laser; cornea; myopia correction;

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Myopia is the dioptric state of the eye, which requires a spectacle correction device to correct its higher axial length. Correction of nearsightedness is also possible with contact lenses, but laser correction of dioptric error offers nowadays the most consistent correction. Objective and methodology: The aim of the following article is to provide an overview of the possibilities of correction of myopic error by laser techniques on the corneal surface. The cornea makes up to 3/4 of the optical power of the eye and changes in its curvature make it possible to improve visual acuity. The task is also to describe their course and differences between the individual operating techniques. Today, the importance of laser surgery is also highlighted by the fact that, once performed, patients may apply for a occupation that requires 100% visual acuity without a spectacle correction. Results: The group of 177 patients, 344 eyes, was corrected by iLASIK- femtosecond and excimer laser surgery. The aim of the procedure is to achieve at least the same best uncorrected visual acuity after the procedure as having the best corrected visual acuity before surgery. In our group of patients this result was achieved in 100% of cases.

  • Issue Year: 14/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 76-81
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Slovak