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Some possible longer‐term ocular changes following excimer laser refractive surgery
Author(s) -
OliveiraSoto Laura,
Charman W. Neil
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
ophthalmic and physiological optics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.147
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1475-1313
pISSN - 0275-5408
DOI - 10.1046/j.1475-1313.2002.00022.x
Subject(s) - refractive surgery , excimer laser , radial keratotomy , cornea , ophthalmology , optometry , medicine , intraocular pressure , excimer , visual acuity , laser , refractive error , optics , physics
While the short‐ and medium‐term refractive and acuity results of excimer laser refractive surgery may now be generally satisfactory, the relatively brief history of the procedures involved (around 10 years or less) means that those concerned with eye care must remain vigilant to the possibility of longer‐term problems. This paper reviews some relevant studies of potential post‐surgical effects, including imperfect corneal healing and recovery of innervation, reduced corneal sensitivity and dry eye problems, changes in corneal rigidity leading to slow refractive change, possibly misleading reductions in measured intraocular pressure, and retinal and vitreous pathology.