Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 51, Issue 4 , Pages 381-418, July 2006

Surgical Correction of Hyperopia

  • Salomon Esquenazi, MD

      Affiliations

    • LSU Eye Center and LSU Neuroscience Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint address: Salomon Esquenazi, MD, 6000 Island Boulevard, Apt 906, Aventura, FL 33160.
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  • Viet Bui, MD

      Affiliations

    • LSU Eye Center and LSU Neuroscience Center, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
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  • Olga Bibas, BS, MHA

      Affiliations

    • Department of Health Systems Management, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

MARCO ZARBIN AND DAVID CHU, EDITORS

Abstract 

Surgical attempts to correct hyperopia have yielded varying results over the last 130 years. These techniques include the reshaping of the cornea through incisions, burns, or lamellar cuts with removal of peripheral tissue; the addition of central inlays; laser ablations; and the replacement of the crystalline lens. By examining the success of each surgical technique, the refractive surgeon may be able to make an informed decision on its indications and limitations, based on the specific patient's characteristics. Reporting the outcomes and complications of hyperopic surgery will help refine our approach to the management of an increasingly hyperopic and presbyopic population.

Key words: conductive keratoplasty, hyperopia, intraocular lenses, LASIK, phakic IOLs, photorefractive keratectomy, presbyopia, refractive surgery, thermokeratoplasty

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 The authors reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article. This work was supported in part by a Challenge Grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, New York, NY (LSU Eye Center), and National Eye Institute grant P30EY02377 (LSU Eye Center Core Grant).

PII: S0039-6257(06)00082-8

doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.04.009

Survey of Ophthalmology
Volume 51, Issue 4 , Pages 381-418, July 2006

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