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Br J Ophthalmol 2004;88:19-21 doi:10.1136/bjo.88.1.19
  • Clinical science
    • Scientific reports

LASIK surgery in children

  1. M O’Keefe,
  2. L Nolan
  1. Mater Private Hospital and Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
  1. Correspondence to: M O’Keefe Mater Private Hospital and Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin 1, Ireland; lchopthindio.ie
  • Accepted 10 June 2003

Abstract

Aims: To report success in the treatment of high myopia in children with LASIK. To report the visual results, complications and postoperative management of children with high myopia.

Methods: Six children (seven eyes) with high myopia were included in this series. Preoperative and postoperative refraction, visual acuity, and pachymetry were compared.

Results: Six children with high myopia ranging from −5.00DS to −16DS were treated. There were three males and three females. Five children had improved refraction and visual acuity post-LASIK. Age ranged from 2 to 12 years. Five of the children had unilateral amblyopia preoperatively. One had bilateral high myopia.

Conclusion: High myopia in children may be treated safely and effectively with LASIK.

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