Q Factor Presbylasik. Fundamentals and therapeutic approach
- Alfredo Amigó
- Sergio Bonaque-González
ISSN: 2171-4703
Year of publication: 2012
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Pages: 167-171
Type: Article
More publications in: Journal of Emmetropia: Journal of Cataract, Refractive and Corneal Surgery
Abstract
ABSTRACT: !e in"uence of spherical aberration (SA) on presbyopia symptoms is not su#ciently well known, although there is growing interest due to its potential applications during laser corneal surgery in patients with presbyopia. !is update/review aims to describe and clarify the positive and negative e$ects of SA on presbyopia and its relation to corneal asphericity (Q factor) so that, by customizing it during surgery, symptoms can be improved.