Excimer Laser In Situ Keratomileusis to Correct Compound Myopic Astigmatism

Abstract

LASIK with the Nidek EC5000 laser is effective, reasonably predictable, stable, and safe for correction of compound myopic astigmatism with a spherical component between -2.00 and -14.00 D, and a cylindrical component between 0.50 and 3.00 D using the techniques in this study. Astigmatism is undercorrected with the current algorithm. Correction of higher amounts of astigmatism requires further study.