Phototherapeutic keratectomy with amniotic membrane for severe subepithelial fibrosis following excimer laser refractive surgery

J Cataract Refract Surg. 2003 Jul;29(7):1430-5. doi: 10.1016/s0886-3350(02)02042-4.

Abstract

We report 2 patients who developed subepithelial opacities and myopic regression after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy. Both cases were treated successfully with manual debridement of the epithelium, phototherapeutic keratectomy, and PRK with amniotic membrane application.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amnion / transplantation*
  • Cornea / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases / etiology*
  • Corneal Diseases / pathology
  • Corneal Diseases / surgery*
  • Corneal Topography
  • Debridement
  • Female
  • Fibrosis
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Lasers, Excimer
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy*
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures*