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Acta clinica Croatica, Vol. 46 No. 1-Supplement 1, 2007.

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Phototherapeutic Excimer Keratectomy

Siniša Cvrtila
Dean Šarić
Marijan Marić
Zdravko Mandić

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Abstract

Phototherapeutic keratectomy with excimer laser is commonly used to treat recurrent corneal erosion syndrome. The aim of this case report is to present success of phototherapeutic keratectomy in patients with recurrent epithelial erosion and persistent epithelial defect following initial treatment with phototherapeutic keratectomy. Phototherapeutic keratectomy provides a therapeutic option for refractory recurrent erosions and persistent epithelial defects. The benefit from phototherapeutic keratectomy is fast reepithelialization of the affected area and quick relief of painful symptoms.

Keywords

Excimer Laser; Cornea; Erosion; Epithelial Defects

Hrčak ID:

14391

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/14391

Publication date:

2.4.2007.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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