| publication name | LASIK in selected patients with posterior polymorphos corneal dystrophy (PPCD) |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maha Elfayoumi; Shereef Abdelwahab |
| year | 2016 |
| keywords | corneal, dystrophy, LASIK, posterior polymorphous, posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy |
| journal | jeos |
| volume | 109 |
| issue | 2 |
| pages | 60-64 |
| publisher | Wolters Kluwer - Medknow |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | http://www.jeos.eg.net/text.asp?2016/109/2/60/193402 |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Purpose The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety of LASIK surgery in patients with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy. Patients and methods A total of 25 eyes of 13 patients with posterior polymorphous dystrophy with various refractive errors were selected for LASIK treatment and were followed up for 2 years after surgery. Results All eyes included in the study showed an improvement in unaided visual acuity with no postoperative complications. Conclusion LASIK can be a safe procedure in patients with posterior polymorphous dystrophy and proper selection criteria.