Retreatment of central islands after photorefractive keratectomy
- 1 February 1999
- journal article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
- Vol. 25 (2) , 188-196
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0886-3350(99)80125-4
Abstract
In this study, 22 eyes retreated for central islands were retrospectively analyzed. All initial corrections and retreatments were performed with the Chiron Technolas Keracor 116 laser. Results: A marked decrease in symptoms was observed in almost all cases. Topographic analysis confirmed these results but revealed persistence of minimal islands in several cases. Retreatment of central islands also induced a small myopic correction. Using a 2.5 mm zone, the mean induced refractive effect was 0.21 diopter of myopic correction per diopter of retreatment. Conclusion: Retreatment of central islands appeared safe, was relatively easy, and provided good results with a rapid recovery. **Reprint requests to Dr. Gilles Lafond 2875 Boulevard Laurier Sainte-Foy,Bureau 200, Quebec, Canada. Accepted October 26, 1998. © 1999 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc....Keywords
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