advertisement
Abstract #18476 Published in IGR 3-3
Underestimation of intraocular pressure after laser in situ keratomileusis
Arimoto A; Shimizu K; Shoji N; Enomoto K; Kohara MNippon Ganka Gakkai Zasshi 2001; 105: 771-775
PURPOSE: The authors reviewed 115 eyes of 65 patients regarding the intraocular pressure (IOP) following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). PATIENTS AND METHODS: Ages averaged 31.2 ± 10.5 (mean ± SD) years. The preoperative spherical equivalent averaged -6.85 ± 2.54 (mean ± SD). A noncontact pneumatic tonometer and Goldmann applanation tonometer were used to measure IOP. RESULTS: IOP difference before and after surgery was statistically significant (Mann-Whitney U test). IOP was significantly corrected with the corrected diopter value, corneal thickness, and corneal curvature (Spearman coefficient by rank). CONCLUSIONS: The findings show that postoperative IOP may be underestimated due to decreased corneal thickness and curvature. Due attention should be paid to this feature in evaluating IOP after LASIK. LA: Japanese
Dr A. Arimoto, Department of Ophthalmology, Musashino Red Cross Hospital, 1-26-1 Kyounan-cho, Musashino 180-0023, Japan.
Classification:
6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
