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keratomileusis; Laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK)
Indications:
- improvement of the refractive state of the cornea
- myopia
- presbyopia
- astigmatism
Procedure:
- the front surface of the eye is lifted by forming a thin hinged flap under which the shape of the cornea is changed by using an excimer laser or other surgical device
Complications:
- new symptoms after LASIK surgery common [2]
- halo & starbursts persisting for 6 months (40%)
- dry eye symptoms at 3 months (30%)
General
eye surgery; opthalmologic surgery; ocular surgery
References
- Wikipedia: Keratomileusis
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keratomileusis
- Eydelman M, Hilmantel G, Tarver ME et al
Symptoms and Satisfaction of Patients in the Patient-Reported
Outcomes With Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (PROWL) Studies.
JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online November 23, 2016
PMID: 27893066
http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2587831
- Hays RD, Tarver ME, Spritzer KL et al
Assessment of the Psychometric Properties of a Questionnaire
Assessing Patient-Reported Outcomes With Laser In Situ
Keratomileusis (PROWL).
JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online November 23, 2016.
PMID: 27893063
http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2587832
- Cleveland Clinic: LASIK (Laser in situ Keratomileusis)
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/eye_surgery/hic_lasik_laser_in_situ_keratomileusis.aspx