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1: J Refract Surg. 2007 Sep;23(7):721-4.Links

Small spot phototherapeutic keratectomy for recurrent corneal erosion.

van Westenbrugge JA.

Gimbel Eye Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. miferens@gimbel.com

PURPOSE: To describe small spot phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) using the NIDEK EC-5000 excimer laser for the treatment of recurrent corneal erosion. METHODS: This retrospective study analyzed patients with recurrent comeal erosion who were treated using small spot PTK. An electronic medical records database was used to retrieve patient data. RESULTS: Ten consecutive eyes in nine patients were evaluated after small spot PTK. Eight (80%) recovered without further erosion. CONCLUSIONS: Small spot PTK is a safe and effective alternative to traditional PTK and to corneal micropuncture in the treatment of recurrent corneal erosion.

PMID: 17912944 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]