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Advantages and disadvantages of PTK
Author(s) -
DOBROWOLSKI D
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2014.1634.x
Subject(s) - phototherapeutic keratectomy , medicine , stromal cell , photorefractive keratectomy , presentation (obstetrics) , ophthalmology , corneal opacity , surgery , optometry , cornea , pathology
Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) became more popular laser assisted procedure in cornel surgery in recent years. Superficial degenerations, corneal dystrofies, stromal opacities can be easily removed increasing visual comfort for the patients. Procedure however, should be carefully planed considering not only depth of stromal involvement as well as the condition of the ocular surface. Presentation includes actual guidelines for PTK and overview of potential complications of the surgery.