Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most commonly performed kerato-
refractive surgery globally. Since its introduction in 1990, there has been a constant …

Purpose: To review the pathophysiology of LASIK-associated dry eye conditions and
provide insights into prophylaxis to decrease the incidence of dry eye after LASIK and to …

Purpose To provide a comprehensive overview of research examining the impact of
astigmatism on clinical and functional measures of vision, the short and longer term …

The advent of the excimer laser as an intrument for use in resha** the corneal stroma was
a great step forward in refractive surgery. Laser energy can be delivered on the stromal …

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a frequently performed corneal refractive
surgery with excellent refractive outcomes. The most common complication of LASIK is dry …

Several laser and non-laser refractive surgical procedures have been used to modify the
shape of the cornea and correct myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia …

A certain percentage of patients complain of “glare” at night after undergoing a refractive
surgical procedure. When patients speak of glare they are, technically, describing a …

Recently, cell-based therapies have developed as a foundation for regenerative medicine.
General approaches for cell delivery have thus far involved the use of direct injection of …

PURPOSE: To evaluate epithelial healing, postoperative pain, and visual and refractive
outcomes after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) using three epithelial removal techniques …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate long-term refractive stability of excimer laser myopic
photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). DESIGN: A long-term (12 years) prospective follow-up …