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Recurrent erosion after photorefractive keratectomy
D E Puk1, L E Probst, E J Holland
1Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0501, USA.
Cornea
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Recurrent corneal erosion can occur after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). This case highlights potential issues with corneal healing after laser eye surgery, even in healthy eyes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Surgery
- Vision Science
Background:
- Recurrent corneal erosion (RCE) is a condition affecting the cornea's surface.
- Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is a common treatment for RCE when conservative methods fail.
- Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a laser eye surgery procedure to correct refractive errors.