Phototherapeutic keratectomy for superficial corneal fibrosis after radial keratotomy

Yi Chiang Fong, Roy S. Chuck, Walter J. Stark, Peter J. McDonnell

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Abstract

We report on 4 patients who developed superficial corneal fibrosis after radial keratotomy. All 4 were treated successfully with manual debridement of the epithelium and manual excision of the fibrous scar, followed by phototherapeutic keratectomy. (C) 2000 ASCRS and ESCRS.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)616-619
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of cataract and refractive surgery
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Sensory Systems

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