Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) was the first surface ablation procedure introduced for
the treatment of refractive errors and has been proven to be effective and safe. In some …

Purpose To investigate the association of a novel metric, percent tissue altered, with the
occurrence of ectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in eyes with normal corneal …

To date, the literature supports the use of topical agents such as nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and diluted topical anesthetics in combination with oral …

Corneal surface laser ablation procedures for the correction of refractive error have enjoyed
a resurgence of interest, especially in patients with a possible increased risk of …

Purpose To investigate the 20-year efficacy and safety of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).
Design Long-term observational case series. Methods In the setting of a university hospital …

Purpose High myopia is known to be a risk factor for long-term regression after laser
refractive surgery. There have been few studies about the correction of moderate myopias …

The aim was to review the recently published literature on excimer laser surface ablation
procedures, including photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), laser sub‐epithelial …

PURPOSE: To evaluate and characterize the main clinical features of post-laser in situ
keratomileusis (LASIK) ectasia, propose a grading system based on visual limitation, and …

PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor
(CRF) in healthy eyes with a central corneal thickness (CCT)< 505 µm with CH and CRF in …

Purpose To evaluate the long-term efficacy of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Setting
University Hospital, London, United Kingdom. Design Prospective case series. Methods One …