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[Treatment of bullous keratopathy with excimer laser]
R Wojciechowska1, E Mrukwa, S Gierek-Ciaciura
1I Katedry i Kliniki Okulistyki Slaskiej AM w Katowicach.
Purpose:
To evaluate the usefulness of excimer laser photokeratectomy in bullous keratopathy.
Material And Methods:
Treatment with excimer laser photokeratectomy was performed in 22 eyes with bullous keratopathy which developed after cataract extraction with IOL implantation.
Results:
During 1 month follow-up a slight improvement of visual acuity, local state improvement and subjective symptoms regression were noted. This state was stable in 14 eyes for 6-12 months, in 8 eyes the recurrence of the disease occurred, but without pain symptoms.
Conclusion:
Excimer laser photokeratectomy does not restore corneal transparency but its benefit in bullous keratopathy is to decrease pain while awaiting for keratoplasty.
