Assessment of the Preoperative Risk Factors for the Development of Post-LASIK Ectasia

Al-Azhar University13 enrolled

Overview

: Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most widely performed refractive surgeries, offering effective and long-lasting correction for visual refractive errors. While LASIK has a high success rate and is generally safe, post-LASIK ectasia remains a rare but serious complication that compromises visual outcomes. Several risk factors for post-LASIK ectasia have been identified. The aim of the present study is to determine the preoperative risk factors for the development of post-LASIK ectasia.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Lasik Eye Surgery

Interventions

LASIKPROCEDURE

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis is one of the most widely performed refractive surgeries for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism

Eligibility

Sex: ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of corneal ectasia was made by progressive central or inferior corneal steepening, increased myopia and/or astigmatism, and decreased visual acuity Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who had glaucoma diagnosis, other corneal surgeries (other than LASIK), and central corneal opacity

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Randleman ectasia score

Time frame: At the baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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