Multiple excimer laser retreatments for scarring and myopic regression following photorefractive keratectomy.
Excimer laser retreatment for scarring with myopic regression following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) has been reported. We present the 38 month course of a patient who had PRK followed by two retreatments. The patient experienced scarring with myopic regression after an initial PRK with a 5.00 mm ablation zone. These complications recurred 13 months after retreatment with a 5.00 mm ablation zone. Refractive effect, computer-assisted videokeratography measurements, and corneal clarity remained stable 12 months after a second retreatment with a 6.00 mm ablation zone, indicating that retreatment with a larger ablation zone diameter appeared to be an appropriate method for handling this complication.
Kalski
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Sydney Refractive Surgery Centre, St. Leonards, NSW, Australia.
Sutton
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Lawless
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Rogers
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D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D003315:Cornea / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009216:Myopia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D012086:Reoperation; D014792:Visual Acuity