title: [Central toxic keratopathy after photorefractive keratectomy].
abstract: Central toxic keratopathy is a rare complication following laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and may unfavorably influence best-corrected visual acuity and refraction. Because of the growing number of refractive surgical procedures worldwide there may be an increasing incidence of this disorder. A differentiation from an inflammatory or infectious etiology is necessary for the appropriate treatment.
authors: Augenklinik, Campus Virchow Klinikum, Campus Benjamin Franklin, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Hindenburgdamm 30, 12203, Berlin, Deutschland. nicone@hotmail.com
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authors: Negraszus
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authors: Torun
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authors: Liekfeld
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authors: Bertelmann
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authors: Ruokonen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007634:Keratitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome