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Postkeratoplasty myopia treated by keratomileusis

F Kremer1, I Kremer

  • 1Eyes of the Future Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Annals of Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Keratomileusis offers a promising solution for visual rehabilitation after penetrating keratoplasty complicated by high myopia. This surgical technique effectively improved graft clarity, refractive error, and visual acuity in two patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Corneal Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • High myopia and astigmatism pose challenges in visual rehabilitation following penetrating keratoplasty.
  • Post-keratoplasty myopic anisometropia often requires specialized treatment beyond contact lens fitting.