Phototherapeutic keratectomy for superficial corneal fibrosis after radialkeratotomy

Authors
Fong, YC Chuck, RS Stark, WJ McDonnell, PJ
Citation
Yc. Fong et al., Phototherapeutic keratectomy for superficial corneal fibrosis after radialkeratotomy, J CAT REF S, 26(4), 2000, pp. 616-619
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Optalmology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
ISSN journal
08863350 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
616 - 619
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-3350(200004)26:4<616:PKFSCF>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
We report on 4 patients who developed superficial corneal fibrosis after ra dial keratotomy. All 4 were treated successfully with manual debridement of the epithelium and manual excision of the fibrous scar, followed by photot herapeutic keratectomy. J Cataract Refract Surg 2000; 26:616-619 (C) 2000 A SCRS and ESCRS.