Epithelial ingrowth following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): prevalence, risk factors, management and visual outcomes [PDF]
, 2018 The number of laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedures is continuing to rise. Since its first application for correcting simple refractive errors over 25 years ago, the role of LASIK has extended to treat other conditions, including ...
Danjoux, Jean-Pierre +2 more
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Fifteen years follow-up of photorefractive keratectomy up to 10 D of myopia: outcomes and analysis of the refractive regression [PDF]
, 2015 PURPOSE: To evaluate outcomes of photorefractive keratectomy up to -10.00 D of myopia and -4.50 of astigmatism and to develop a predictive model for the refractive changes in the long term.
ABBOUDA, ALESSANDRO +3 more
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Early outcomes after small incision lenticule extraction and photorefractive keratectomy for correction of high myopia [PDF]
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Chan, TCY +5 more
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Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia, 2021 A 27-year-old healthy man with a history of bilateral photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) enhancement after femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) presented with decreased uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) of 20/125 in the right eye (OD ...
Roberto Pineda +2 more
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Resultados a longo prazo de ceratectomia fotorefrativa para miopia e astigmatismo miópico [PDF]
, 2007 PURPOSE: To assess the long-term refractive outcomes of photorefractive keratectomy in myopia and myopic astigmatism. METHODS: A retrospective study of 120 photorefractive keratectomy operated eyes with at least four-year follow-up (maximum of 96 months,
Bottós, Juliana Mantovani +4 more
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Surgical Options for the Refractive Correction of Keratoconus: Myth or Reality [PDF]
, 2017 Keratoconus provides a decrease of quality of life to the patients who suffer from it. The treatment used as well as the method to correct the refractive error of these patients may influence on the impact of the disease on their quality of life.
Aiello, F +6 more
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Validity of corneal topography in refractive surgery with excimer laser [PDF]
, 2003 PURPOSE: To evaluate the refractive results and safety of PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) based on the preoperative corneal topography. METHODS: 44 operated eyes, using the photorefractive keratectomy process, and which presented preoperative ...
Abreu, Mariza Toledo de +4 more
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Safety of photorefractive keratectomy after Acanthamoeba keratitis [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OftalmologiaThis case report presents a patient who underwent photorefractive keratectomy 13 years after Acanthamoeba infection. The patient experienced prolonged difficulties in epithelialization during the postoperative period, leading to suspicion of reactivation.
Elisa Moya Kazmarek +5 more
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Corneal stromal demarcation line after collagen cross-linking in corneal ectatic diseases: a review of the literature [PDF]
, 2016 Collagen cross-linking (CXL) is a relatively new conservative approach for progressive corneal ectasia, which is able to strengthen corneal tissue reforming new covalent bonds.
SPADEA, LEOPOLDO +2 more
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