Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy Compared to Conventional Photorefractive Keratectomy: A Meta-Analysis [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 This meta-analysis review compares the primary and secondary outcomes of transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TPRK) to the conventional photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), in terms of efficacy, predictability, safety, and patient perspectives.
Tariq Alasbali
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Choroidal neovascularization following photorefractive keratectomy [PDF]
Journal of Current Ophthalmology, 2017 Purpose: To describe a case of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) to correct myopia. Methods: We performed PRK in both eyes of a 20-year-old girl to correct myopia.
Hamidreza Torabi, Seyed-Hashem Daryabari
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Application of a Cold Patch for Relieving Pain after Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy [PDF]
Pain Research and Management, 2015 Although photorefractive keratectomy often results in better corneal stability and fewer corneal flap complications than LASIK, pain remains a major drawback of the procedure.
Yuan Zeng, Yi Li, Jian-Hua Gao
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Use of loteprednol for routine prophylaxis after photorefractive keratectomy [PDF]
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2012 Mark D Mifflin1, Lisa L Leishman1, Steven M Christiansen1, Shameema Sikder2, Maylon Hsu1, Majid Moshirfar11Department of Ophthalmology, John A Moran Eye Center, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, 2Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns ...
Moshirfar M +5 more
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Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy for low to moderate myopia in comparison with conventional photorefractive keratectomy [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2016 Purpose: To compare the effectiveness, safety and stability of the results of transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (tPRK) with conventional photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for low to moderate myopia. Methods: In this prospective non-randomized
Mostafa Naderi +3 more
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Wavefront-guided versus cross-cylinder photorefractive keratectomy in moderate-to-high astigmatism: a cohort of two consecutive clinical trials [PDF]
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2012 MR Sedghipour, R Sorkhabi, A MostafaeiNikoukari Ophthalmology University Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IranBackground: Although there have been many studies of the efficacy and safety of wavefront-guided (WF) and cross-cylinder
Sedghipour MR, Sorkhabi R, Mostafaei A
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Comparative analysis of safety and efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy versus photorefractive keratectomy combined with crosslinking [PDF]
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2018 Gitansha Shreyas Sachdev, Shreyas Ramamurthy, Ramamurthy Dandapani Refractive Services, The Eye Foundation, Coimbatore, India Purpose: To assess the safety, efficacy, and refractive predictability of half-fluence accelerated corneal collagen ...
Sachdev GS, Ramamurthy S, Dandapani R
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Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021 Background Corneal refractive surgeries cause epithelial damage and induce wound healing processes. To promote wound healing after photorefractive keratectomy, the effectiveness of an autologous platelet tissue graft was assessed.
Yoshinori Takayanagi +2 more
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Benedetta Fantaci - Influence of Mechanical Properties on Photorefractive Keratectomy OutCome [PDF]
, 2022 INFLUENCE OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES ON PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY ...
Fantaci, Benedetta, Benedetta Fantaci
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Delta Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Aim The aim of this study was to compare mechanical photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) to transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (tPRK), used to correct mild and moderate myopia, with respect to the epithelial thickness mapping (ETM).
Ahmed F El-Shahed +2 more
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