Infections occurring after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery are uncommon, but the
number of reports have steadily increased in recent years. This systematic, comprehensive …

Refractive error (ametropia) is present when parallel rays of light entering the
nonaccommodating eye do not focus on the retina. The visual effect is a blurred image …

As an acute ophthalmic infection, bacterial keratitis (BK) can lead to severe visual morbidity,
such as corneal perforation, intraocular infection, and permanent corneal opacity, if rapid …

To investigate the incidence, culture results, treatment, and visual outcomes of infectious
keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) worldwide, the Cornea Clinical Committee …

Refractive Surgery Preferred Practice Pattern® Refractive Surgery Preferred Practice Pattern®
Ophthalmology. 2023 Mar;130(3):P61-P135. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2022.10.032. Epub 2022 …

The nontuberculous (also called “atypical”) mycobacteria have become increasingly
important causes of systemic as well as ocular morbidity in recent decades. All ocular …

PURPOSE: To provide important concepts of the latest developments in laser in situ
keratomileusis (LASIK) complication avoidance, recognition, and management. DESIGN: A …

Laser in situ keratomileusis has become a widely accepted and commonly performed
surgical refractive procedure. With the rapid advances in laser technology and surgical …

Background: In microbial keratitis, infection of the cornea can threaten vision through
permanent corneal scarring and even perforation resulting in the loss of the eye. A literature …

Understanding of corneal wound healing plays an important role, not only in management of
corneal infections, but especially in refractive surgery. A better control of wound healing …