Hyperopic LASIK and postoperative corneal steepness: revisiting the 49-diopter limit.

Ruti Sella Nir Sorkin Margarita SafirYonatan BeylinTzahi SelaGur MunzerIgor Kaiserman Michael Mimouni

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

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

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