ESCRS - PP12.12 - Wavefront Results Of First In Human Klex Case Series For Simple Myopic Astigmatism

Wavefront Results Of First In Human Klex Case Series For Simple Myopic Astigmatism

Published 2025 - 43rd Congress of the ESCRS

Reference: PP12.12 | Type: Free paper | DOI: 10.82333/t1s0-pp87

Authors: Karan Pandey* 1 , Mor Dickman 1 , Ruth Lapid-Gortzak 2 , Ivanka van der Meulen 2

1Ophthalmology,UMC Utrecht,Utrecht,Netherlands, 2Ophthalmology,Amsterdam UMC,Amsterdam,Netherlands

Purpose

This study evaluated higher-order aberrations (HOAs) following keratorefractive lenticule extraction for simple myopic astigmatism, performed with the Schwind ATOS Femtosecond laser and static cyclotorsion correction. Ocular wavefront measurements (OSIRIS-T, CSO Italia) and corneal wavefront assessments (MS39, CSO Italia) were used to determine whether this flapless technique induces minimal HOAs, particularly coma, and preserves overall optical quality.

Setting

Eye Clinic Svjetlost, Zagreb, Croatia

Methods

Forty-four eyes without a spherical component after full cycloplegic refraction were included. All procedures were performed by the same surgeon (IG). Ocular wavefront HOAs at a 4 mm pupil diameter were measured using OSIRIS-T, while corneal wavefront data at a 6 mm zone were obtained from the MS39. Static cyclotorsion compensation was applied, and postoperative evaluations at three months included visual acuity and wavefront analysis.

Results

Preoperative ocular wavefront HOAs at 4 mm totaled 0.16 µm, increasing slightly to 0.20 µm at three months. Coma rose from 0.08 µm to 0.11 µm over the same period. Corneal wavefront HOAs at 6 mm measured 0.56 µm preoperatively and 0.60 µm postoperatively, while corneal coma changed from 0.35 µm to 0.34 µm. These minor differences indicate minimal induction of aberrations and excellent optical outcomes.

Conclusions

Keratorefractive lenticule extraction with static cyclotorsion correction is both safe and effective for treating simple myopic astigmatism. Wavefront analysis confirms minimal HOA induction, underscoring the procedure’s precision and stability. The flapless design further reduces potential flap-related complications, making this a promising alternative for corneal refractive correction with high optical quality.