Steroid vs. no steroid following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the treatment of myopia and astigmatism

Steroid vs. no steroid following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the treatment of myopia and astigmatism

A study was initiated to determine the safety and efficacy of LASIK in eyes where postoperative topical steroids were used compared to eyes where steroids were not used. A prospective randomized multicenter clinical trial was performed involving patients with myopia and astigmatism. The results and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Optometry and vision science 2000-12, Vol.77 (12 SUPPL.), p.118-118
Hauptverfasser: Femrite, Mary Jo, Hardten, David R, Brown, Marlane J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Defects
Laser applications
Optical variables measurement
Vision
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Zusammenfassung:A study was initiated to determine the safety and efficacy of LASIK in eyes where postoperative topical steroids were used compared to eyes where steroids were not used. A prospective randomized multicenter clinical trial was performed involving patients with myopia and astigmatism. The results and complication rates were not found to be different in patients using postoperative topical steroids compared to those who did not. LASIK was determined to be safe regardless of postoperative steroid use.
ISSN:1040-5488