[Treatment of bullous keratopathy with excimer laser].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the usefulness of excimer laser photokeratectomy in bullous keratopathy.


METHODS
Treatment with excimer laser photokeratectomy was performed in 22 eyes with bullous keratopathy which developed after cataract extraction with IOL implantation.


RESULTS
During 1 month follow-up a slight improvement of visual acuity, local state improvement and subjective symptoms regression were noted. This state was stable in 14 eyes for 6-12 months, in 8 eyes the recurrence of the disease occurred, but without pain symptoms.


CONCLUSIONS
Excimer laser photokeratectomy does not restore corneal transparency but its benefit in bullous keratopathy is to decrease pain while awaiting for keratoplasty.
Wojciechowska
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I Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki Slaskiej AM w Katowicach.
Mrukwa
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Gierek-Ciaciura
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D000368:Aged; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000379:methods*; D012008:Recurrence