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The Open Ophthalmology Journal is an Open Access journal, which publishes research articles, reviews/mini-reviews, letters and guest-edited single topic issues in all important areas of experimental and clinical research in ophthalmology, including ophthalmological therapies, devices, and surgical techniques used for the treatment of eye diseases and refractive errors.


The Open Ophthalmology Journal, a peer-reviewed journal, is an important and reliable source of current information on developments in the field, including physiological optics, optometry, and reconstructive surgery. The scope of the journal also covers studies related to the anatomy and function of the cornea and retina. Emphasis is placed on publishing quality papers, making them freely available to researchers worldwide.


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Femtosecond Laser-assisted Lens Surgery with Low-energy Pulse versus Conventional Phacoemulsification for Presbyopia Correction: An Intraindividual Study

Ramiro M. P. C. Salgado, Paulo F. A. A. S. Torres, António A. P. Marinho

Background:

Lens surgery with multifocal IOL implantation for presbyopia correction is performed by femtosecond laser-assisted lens surgery or conventional phacoemulsification.

Objective:

To compare the clinical results of femtosecond laser-assisted with low-energy pulse conventional phacoemulsification lens surgery for presbyopia correction intraindividually.

Methods:

Charts from patients who underwent Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) for presbyopia correction in a single center, with Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Lens Surgery (FLALS) in one eye and Conventional Phacoemulsification (CP) in the other, were retrospectively reviewed. All eyes had the same multifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) implanted. The clinical outcomes and the results of the level of satisfaction questionnaire were compared between the two groups according to the technique employed (FLALS vs. CP) for a period of up to four years. Stability, efficacy and safety indices were also assessed.

Results:

This study comprised a total of 56 eyes of 28 patients randomly assigned FLALS in one eye and CP in the other. No statistically significant difference was observed between the two techniques regarding postoperative visual acuities, duration of surgical procedure, efficacy or safety indexes (p>0.05). Refraction was stable in all FLALS eyes, whereas a change occurred in 2 eyes (7.1%) operated with CP upon 6 months postoperatively, but without statistical significance (p˃0.05). Satisfaction was slightly better with FLALS but not statistically significant (p=0.134). No immediate myosis or other adverse events after the femtosecond laser were registered.

Conclusion:

The parameters assessed showed no significant differences between the two techniques, in spite of a difference of refraction stability upon 6 months postoperatively.


March 17, 2021
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