Hyperopic LASIK and Postoperative Corneal Steepness: Revisiting the 49D Limit.

Ruti Sella Nir Sorkin Margarita SafirYonatan Beylin BScMedTzahi SelaGur MunzerIgor Kaiserman Michael Mimouni

Published in: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (2024)

Postoperative corneal steepness greater than 49D is not associated with worse visual outcomes following hyperopic LASIK. However, lower preoperative visual potential and higher spherical treatment applied are associated with worse outcomes. The 49D cut-off should be revisited.

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