[Photo-ablation of a corneal epithelium flap in complications after laser keratomileusis]

Three hundred and fifty-four LASIK surgeries made in myopia were analyzed. The share of epithelium-related complications made up 3.1%. Persistent irregular astigmatism and impaired visual acuity with correction shaped up in 5 cases. All patients underwent laser photoablation of the epithelium in the phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) regimen by using an original technique. The "Keracor 217 C" laser (2 mm spot, 120 mlJ./cm2 energy and 25 Hz frequency) was applied. The treatment resulted in a reliably improved visual acuity and normalized anterior corneal surface.