DIS - Corneal Refractive Surgery Workup - Week 2 Flashcards
List 5 types of refractive surgery.
Laser in-situ keratomileusis
-LASIK - most common
Photo-refracrive keratectomy
-PRK
Laser assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy
-LASEK
Phakic IOLs
-implantable contact lenses
Refractive lens exchange
List 8 common reasons for having refractive surgery.
Convenience
Cosmesis
Increased security
Lifestyle choice
Vision entry requirement
Sport/hobby
Intolerance/poor comfort with contact lenses
Cumulative cost saving
Which refractive surgery is the most common and what percentage does it account for?
LASIK - 95%
Briefly describe the procedure for LASIK (3).
A thin flap is created in the anterior cornea (epithelium, bowmans layer, anterior stroma)
When folded back, it exposes the central stroma
An excimer laser is used to permanently remove corneal tissue
The flap is replaced
What was the first method used to create a flap in LASIK? What is the flap thickness (range)?
Microkeratome
Flap thickness of 100 - 160um
List two potential complications of using a microkeratome.
Partial flaps
Free caps
What is an alternative to using a microkeratome? Describe the flap in comparison, its thickness and what two additional things you would expect using this method.
Femtosecond laser
Uniform, thin, planar flap
Consistent thickness
Less suction
Flap oedema
Transient light sensitivity
Compare the two methods of flap creation for LASIK in terms of complication rates and visual outcomes.
Both have low complication rates and good visual outcomes
What is the theoretical range for LASIK (myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism)?
+4.00 to -8.00DS
Up to -5.00DC
-regular astigmatism
What is an ideal age for LASIK?
> 21
List 7 aspects of clinical history that should be taken.
Occupation
Hobbies/sporting activities
POH
FH
GH
Allergies
Monovision discussion (trial if appropriate)
List 7 specific aspects of POH to ask a LASIK candidate.
Injury
Infection
Surgery
Laser surgery
Amblyopia
Strabismus
Current correction, including CL history
List 4 specific aspects of FH to ask a LASIK candidate.
Glaucoma
Diabetes
Myopia
Retinal health
List 3 specific aspects of GH to ask a LASIK candidate.
Medications
Systemic conditions
Surgical history
List 12 components of a clinical work-up for a potential LASIK candidate.
Ocular dominance
Uncorrected vision
Cover test / phoria
Habitual correction (D/N)
Subjective refraction - dry (D/N)
Pupil size (bright/dim)
Corneal topography
Slit lamp assessment
-tear film assessment
IOP
Pachymetry
DFE
Cycloplegic refraction
What is the expectation with contact lens wear (soft and rigid) prior to doing corneal topography on a LASIK candidate? What three things should you check for on topography and what should you do?
No SCL wear for a minimum of 1 week or 4 weeks for RGP
Check for irregularity, asymmetry, and ectasia
Predict post-operative K readings
What should you be weary of with topography on a LASIK candidate and why? What may result if LASIK is done on hyperopic eyes with >49D K readings and myopic eyes <36D?
Be weary of extremely flat or steep corneas
<36D - may result in poor post-operative optics
>49D - may result in more dry eye symptoms
What three things should you do during a tear film assessment for a LASIK candidate?
NaFl + LG staining
Schirmer test without anaesthesia
What three things should you check for when doing slit lamp examination on a LASIK candidate?
Blepharitis
Meibomianitis
Corneal scarring/dystrophies
What is the required post-operative CCT? What three things does ablation depth depend on and approximately how many microns per dioptre?
≥410um
Ablation depth based on optic zone diameter, blend zone, and refractive error
-15um per D
What three things should you rule out when doing DFE on a LASIK candidate?
Retinal thinning
Holes
Partial detachment
What is the purpose of cycloplegic refraction on a LASIK candidate?
Ensure theyre not overminused
List 6 absolute ocular contraindications to LASIK.
Refractive instability
-more than 0.5D over 12 months
Corneal ectasia (any form) or irregular topography
Significant corneal scarring
Relatively thin corneas
-baseline thickness <500um
Active corneal pathology
Monocularity
List 5 absolute systemic contraindications to LASIK.
Pregnant/nursing women
Autoimmune disease and immunodeficiency
Collagen vascular disorder
Certain medications
Unrealistic patient expectations
List 2 medications that are an absolute contraindication to LASIK.
Isotretinoin
Amiodarone
List 3 relative systemic contraindications to LASIK.
Oral corticosteroid use
Hormone replacement therapy
Diabetes
List a relative general health contraindication to LASIK.
History of keloid scarring
List 2 relative prior ocular history contraindications to LASIK.
Herpes simplex
Herpes zoster
List 7 relative ocular health contraindications to LASIK.
Severe dry eye
Severe atopy
Severe eyelid disease
Corneal neovascularisa7on
Recurrent corneal erosions
Glaucoma
Large pupil size
List 3 relative occupation contraindications to LASIK.
Armed forces
Fighter pilots
Railways
Are contact sports considered a LASIK contraindication?
Yes, a relative one
What is the typical optom (4) and ophthal (1) follow-up schedule for LASIK post-operative evaluation?
Ophthal - day 1
Optom - week 1, month 1, month 3, month 6
What is the post-operative treatment for LASIK, including dosage and duration (3)?
Ciprofloxacin + pred forte qid
-7 days
Regular non-preserved lubrication
-q1h for 48h
-q2h for 1m
-qid for first 3/12
What instructions are patients given post-operatively for LASIK and what may they be given?
Not to rub eyes
Protective eye shield overnight
-7 days
What are three normal symptoms of LASIK on the day of surgery?
Mild foreign body sensation
Mild ocular discomfort
Hazy vision
What three things should you do a day after LASIK surgery?
History
UCVA
Slit lamp
What four things should you do a week after LASIK surgery?
History
UCVA
BCVA
Slit lamp
What may be occurring in patients with patients not correcting to 6/6 or pre-op BCVA at one week post-LASIK?
Flap or interface complications
What two things should you especially look out for when doing slit-lamp a week after LASIK?
DLK
Early epithelial ingrowth
What five things should you do a month after LASIK surgery?
History
UCVA
BCVA
Slit lamp
Tonometry
What can be expected of Rx during the first month post-LASIK and why?
Slight over-correction of Rx not unexpected
-due to calcaulated nomograms that anticipate a natural regression effect
What may be expected of astigmatism a month after LASIK and why?
Mild induced astigmatism due to corneal remoulding or tear film disruption
What six things should you do three months after LASIK surgery?
History
UCVA
BCVA
Slit lamp
Topography
Tonometry
What is expected of refraction and VA in patients 3 months after LASIK?
Most will have stable refraction and VA
What is the predicted time course for the following:
Halos and glare at night
Fluctuations in vision
Dry eye
Halos and glare at night - 4-6 weeks
Fluctuations in vision - 4-6 weeks, up to 3 months
Dry eye - 3-9 months
What is the proportion of intra-operative complications vs post-operative for LASIK (percentage)?
Intra-operative - 95%
Post-operative - 5%