Possibilities and results of photorefraction operations for myopia after retinal detachment surgery

: Pathological changes in the retina in myopia of 1.5-17 diopters are analyzed, based on analysis of more than 4800 cases. Detachments of the retina were responsible for 0.5% cases. Photocoagulation of the retina was carried out using 2 lasers: diode DC-3000 NIDEK (790-830 nm) and Nd-YAG Alcon (532 nm). Photorefraction operations of two types (photorefraction keratectomy and LASIK) were carried out on a Nidek EC-5000 laser. The results evidence a possibility of photorefraction operations for correction of myopia 6 months to 11 years after a previous intervention for detachment of the retina (21 operations). Visual acuity without correction was 0.69 +/- 0.08, spherical equivalent of clinical refraction 0.80 +/- 0.34. Repeated laser coagulation at the retinal periphery for blocking newly forming ruptures was needed in 14.2% cases. No relapses occurred during 3 years postoperation.