Refractive predictability and visual outcomes of an extended range of vision intraocular lens in eyes with previous myopic laser in situ keratomileusis.

PURPOSE

To evaluate the refractive predictability obtained with an extended range of vision intraocular lens in eyes with previous myopic laser in situ keratomileusis, confirming which intraocular lens power formula provides the most accurate calculation.

METHODS

The study enrolled 71 eyes with previous successful myopic laser in situ keratomileusis surgery of 43 patients undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of the extended range of vision intraocular lens TECNIS Symfony (Johnson and Johnson Vision). Intraocular lens power was calculated using all American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons formulas, and their average value was selected for implantation. Refractive outcomes were evaluated at 3 months postoperatively.

RESULTS

Postoperative spherical equivalent within ±0.50 and ±1.00 D was found in 61.6% and 86.3% of eyes, respectively. In eyes with pre-laser in situ keratomileusis data available, no significant correlation was found between pre-laser in situ keratomileusis spherical equivalent and post-cataract surgery spherical equivalent (r = 0.237, p = 0.114). A postoperative spherical equivalent within ±0.50 D was found in 65.2% and 55.6% of eyes in the subgroups with and without pre-laser in situ keratomileusis data available, respectively (p = 0.480). Statistically significantly higher differences between the intraocular lens power implanted and the calculation provided by the Potvin-Hill (p = 0.028) and Barrett True K No History formulas (p = 0.022) were found in those eyes with postoperative spherical equivalent > 0.50 D.

CONCLUSION

The extended range of vision intraocular lens evaluated can provide a predictable refractive correction in eyes with previous laser in situ keratomileusis surgery. The Potvin-Hill and Barrett True K No History are the most adequate formulas to perform intraocular lens power calculations in these cases.