Photorefractive keratectomy for myopia: 18-month results in 178 eyes.
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.
Salorio
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Department of Ophthalmology, Clinic Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Costa
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Larena
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Mauricio
J
J
Motos
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Emeterio
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Fontenla
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JR
D000328:Adult; D003315:Cornea / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity