Photorefractive keratectomy for myopia: 18-month results in 178 eyes

Refract Corneal Surg. 1993 Mar-Apr;9(2 Suppl):S108-10.

Abstract

To evaluate the predictability, efficacy, and stability of myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), we present the results of 18 months of 178 consecutive myopic eyes. Results demonstrated a stable change in the power of the cornea with long-term corneal clarity.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cornea / physiology
  • Cornea / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myopia / physiopathology
  • Myopia / surgery*
  • Refraction, Ocular
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity