Q Factor Presbylasik. Fundamentals and therapeutic approach

  1. Alfredo Amigó
  2. Sergio Bonaque-González
Revista:
Journal of Emmetropia: Journal of Cataract, Refractive and Corneal Surgery

ISSN: 2171-4703

Ano de publicación: 2012

Volume: 3

Número: 3

Páxinas: 167-171

Tipo: Artigo

Outras publicacións en: Journal of Emmetropia: Journal of Cataract, Refractive and Corneal Surgery

Resumo

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.