- an age greater than 20 years, stable myopia with a variation in spherical equivalent of less than -0.50 diopter (D) during the 12 month preoperative period, a normal anterior segment with an ACD (i.e., the area between the corneal endothelium and the central anterior lens capsule) greater than 3.00 mm, an endothelial cell count of 2000 cells/mm2 or greater, no corneal, pupil, or iris abnormalities; and no history of glaucoma and chronic or recurrent uveitis , having contraindications to laser in situ keratomileusis based on pachymetric data or other corneal shape characteristics, and an intraocular pressure of 20 mm Hg or less.