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Photorefractive Keratectomy

A type of refractive surgery of the CORNEA to correct MYOPIA and ASTIGMATISM. An EXCIMER LASER is used directly on the surface of the EYE to remove some of the CORNEAL EPITHELIUM thus reshaping the anterior curvature of the cornea.
Also Known As:
Keratectomies, Photorefractive; Keratectomy, Photorefractive; Photorefractive Keratectomies
Networked: 1657 relevant articles (127 outcomes, 183 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Kymionis, George D: 22 articles (01/2021 - 05/2006)
2. Moshirfar, Majid: 17 articles (01/2022 - 08/2005)
3. Hashemi, Hassan: 15 articles (02/2022 - 05/2004)
4. Mimouni, Michael: 12 articles (05/2022 - 05/2016)
5. Kim, Eung Kweon: 12 articles (04/2021 - 05/2002)
6. Spadea, Leopoldo: 12 articles (01/2021 - 03/2004)
7. Arba-Mosquera, Samuel: 11 articles (11/2021 - 08/2012)
8. Seo, Kyoung Yul: 11 articles (04/2021 - 10/2002)
9. Bower, Kraig S: 11 articles (09/2018 - 03/2003)
10. Kaiserman, Igor: 10 articles (06/2021 - 03/2010)

Related Diseases

1. Myopia
2. Pain (Aches)
3. Astigmatism
4. Keratoconus
5. Refractive Errors (Refractive Error)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Mitomycin (Mitomycin-C)
2. Collagen
3. Diclofenac (SR 38)
4. Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
5. Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)
6. Gabapentin (Neurontin)
7. Ketorolac
8. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)
9. Pregabalin (Lyrica)
10. Ophthalmic Solutions (Eye Drops)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Excimer Lasers
2. Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
3. Corneal Transplantation (Keratoplasty)
4. Lasers (Laser)
5. Corneal Cross-Linking