Publications by authors named "Joshua Theis"

Purpose: To compare the vault predictability of most available implantable collamer lens (ICL) sizing nomograms and identify which preoperative measurements are predictive of vault.

Setting: Private practice in Draper, Utah.

Design: Retrospective chart review.

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Purpose: To compare 3 of the most common corneal refractive procedures; PRK, LASIK, and SMILE assessing ΔK/ΔSEQ ratio and its correlation with preoperative demographics including age, keratometry, pachymetry, cylinder value, and attempted myopic correction. The goal was to analyze the relative strength of each preoperative parameter in accounting for changes in ∆K/∆SEQ.

Patients And Methods: A total of 370 eyes from 102 male and 97 female patients (173 eyes PRK, 153 LASIK, and 44 SMILE) with ages ranging from 20 to 51 underwent refractive surgery for myopia between -0.

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Article Synopsis
  • Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a widely used and generally safe eye surgery, but it carries a risk of developing corneal haze, which can affect vision.
  • A review of literature from various databases identified 102 articles discussing the risk factors and treatments for PRK haze, emphasizing the importance of post-operative management for optimal visual outcomes.
  • The recommended management strategy includes comprehensive assessments of patient symptoms, visual acuity, and various imaging techniques, along with tailored treatments like topical steroids and surgical options based on the type and depth of haze.
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This study compares the efficacy, safety, and patient-reported outcomes of three intraocular implants (IOL): Tecnis Synergy IOL, AcrySof IQ PanOptix Trifocal, and Tecnis Symfony EDOF IOL. Participants achieving 20/20 or better uncorrected binocular visual acuity were as follows: Synergy-67% distance, 64% intermediate, and 47% near; PanOptix-73% distance, 73% intermediate, and 50% near; and Symfony-63% distance, 75% intermediate, and 22% near. Symfony demonstrated superior intermediate visual acuity compared to Synergy ( = 0.

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