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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A prospective, contralateral comparison of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) versus thin-flap LASIK: assessment of visual function [PDF]
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2011 Bryndon B Hatch1, Majid Moshirfar1, Andrew J Ollerton1, Shameema Sikder2, Mark D Mifflin11John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA; 2Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USAPurpose: To compare ...
Hatch BB +4 more
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Main Complications of Photorefractive Keratectomy and their Management [PDF]
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2019 Leopoldo Spadea, Francesca Giovannetti Eye Clinic, Policlinico Umberto 1, Department of Sensory Organs, “La Sapienza” University of Rome, Rome, ItalyCorrespondence: Leopoldo SpadeaHead Eye Clinic, Policlinico Umberto 1, “Sapienza”
Spadea L, Giovannetti F
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Treatment strategy for bilateral severe subepithelial fibrosis after photorefractive keratectomy enhancement [PDF]
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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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Purpose: To compare the visual outcome, safety, safety index, efficacy, efficacy index and corneal transparency between single-step transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (t-PRK) and conventional photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with manual ...
Aruna Kumari Gadde +4 more
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Bandage contact lens use after photorefractive keratectomy [PDF]
Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 2019 The use of a bandage contact lens (BCL) immediately after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) results in less pain. This review analyzed which BCL is most effective in decreasing pain immediately after PRK and evaluated the reepithelialization process in ...
López Izquierdo, Inmaculada +4 more
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Combined corneal CXL and photorefractive keratectomy for treatment of keratoconus: a review [PDF]
International Journal of Ophthalmology, 2019 Keratoconus and iatrogenic keratectasia are the corneal ectatic disorders occurring due to biomechanical weakening of the cornea resulting in distorted images, myopia, and irregular astigmatism. Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) is performed to arrest
Mansour M. Al-Mohaimeed
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Management of Corneal Haze After Photorefractive Keratectomy
Ophthalmology and Therapy, 2023 Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a safe and popular corneal surgery performed worldwide. Nevertheless, there is potential risk of corneal haze development after surgery. Proper management of post PRK haze is important for good visual outcome.
Majid Moshirfar +6 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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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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