Corneal Endothelial Status 12 to 55 Months after Excimer Laser Photorefractive Keratectomy

• Published in: Ophthalmology (Rochester, Minn.) Vol. 102; no. 4; pp. 544 - 549
• Main Authors: Mardelli, Pierre G., Piebenga, Larry W., Matta, Camille S., Hyde, Lawrence L., Gira, Joseph
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.04.1995
• Subjects: Adult; Cell Count; Cornea - surgery; Endothelium, Corneal - pathology; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Laser Therapy; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Myopia - surgery

Purpose: To investigate the long-term effect (range, 12–55 months) of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) on the human corneal endothelium. Methods: Specular microscopy of the central corneal endothelium was performed on 106 patients who underwent PRK to correct myopia. The duration of follow-up varie...