Assessment of Laser in Situ Keratomileusis Flap Predictability by Laser and Moria Microkeratome

Authors

  • Tsetsegjargal Baasanjav Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9843-1428
  • Uranchimeg Davaatseren Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Davaalkham Dambadarjaa Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Baasankhuu Jamyanjav Bolor Melmii Hospital, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Uranchimeg Davaatseren Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24079/cajms.2023.09.003

Keywords:

Coherence Tomography, Optical, Keratomileusis, Laser Therapy

Abstract

Objective: In the present study, we compared LASIK flap thickness predictability created by a FS laser versus a Moria microkeratome in Mongolian patients. Methods: A total of ninety-six candidates for the LASIK procedure were stratified into two groups: FS laser-assisted and MK flap creation. Flap thickness was determined at five points. The side-cut angle was measured in three directions at the margin interface. LASIK flap assessment was performed one month postoperatively by Spectralis anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Results: Ninety-five participants (190 eyes) were recruited; 190 eyes were stratified to the FS group and 78 eyes to the MK group. The FS group had relatively even flap configurations, and the MK group had meniscus-shaped flaps. Regarding CR-sphere and cylinder, there was significant difference between 2 groups. The mean cylinder was -1.216 ± 0.924 in FS group while it was -0.730 ± 0.738 in MK group. Similarly, the mean sphere was -3.635 ± 2.031 in FS-LASIK group and -2.984 ± 1.502 in MK-LASIK group. The side-cut architecture varied among the two groups. OCT-C and OCT1Temporal values were significantly different between two groups. Conclusion: Improving the predictability of LASIK flap thickness and morphology is significantly important.

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2023-09-30

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Baasanjav, T., Davaatseren, U., Dambadarjaa, D., Jamyanjav, B., & Davaatseren, U. (2023). Assessment of Laser in Situ Keratomileusis Flap Predictability by Laser and Moria Microkeratome. Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 9(3), 125–130. https://doi.org/10.24079/cajms.2023.09.003

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