title: New refractive method for laser thermal keratoplasty with the Co:MgF2 laser.
abstract: We have observed corneal curvature changes from laser thermal keratoplasty with a Co:MgF2 laser. We studied corneal curvature changes in rabbits and have identified specific treatment patterns and laser parameters that can correct myopia and astigmatism. These corneal changes, some as large as 8 diopters, have been stable for at least one year, and slitlamp examination demonstrates clear central corneas with normal appearance.
authors.affiliation: Eye Center, Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Horn
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Spears
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lopez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lewicky
authors.forename: X Y
authors.initials: XY
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Riaz
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Serafin
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001251:Astigmatism / Q000601:surgery; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D016039:Corneal Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D011379:Prognosis; D011817:Rabbits; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures