Corneal higher-order aberrations after trabecular microbypass stent implantation combined with phacoemulsification
摘要
We investigated changes in corneal higher-order aberrations (HOAs) after iStent inject® W implantation combined with cataract surgery.
Study designRetrospective observational study.
MethodsA total of 41 eyes that underwent this procedure between August 2022 and July 2024 were included. Intraocular pressure (IOP), corneal HOAs, coma-like aberrations, and spherical-like aberrations were measured before and at 1, 2, and 3 months after the surgery. A mixed-effects model was used for statistical analysis.
ResultsMean IOP significantly decreased from 14.7 ± 2.9 mmHg before surgery to 13.5 ± 2.9 mmHg (P = 0.002) at 1 month, 13.0 ± 2.4 mmHg (P < 0.0001) at 2 months, and 12.9 ± 2.8 mmHg (P < 0.0001) at 3 months after surgery. The mean corneal HOAs was 0.221 ± 0.136 μm preoperatively, and this was not significantly different compared with those postoperatively (0.208 ± 0.100 μm at 1 month, 0.222 ± 0.134 μm at 2 months, and 0.236 ± 0.176 μm at 3 months postoperatively). Similarly, the mean coma-like aberration (0.205 ± 0.132 μm) and the mean spherical-like aberration (0.080 ± 0.043 μm) preoperatively did not significantly change postoperatively.
ConclusionFollowing iStent inject W implantation IOP is reduced whereas, corneal HOAs remain stable for up to 3 months.