Intraoperative changes in corneal structure during excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) assessed by intraoperative optical coherence tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-017-3867-7
Abstract: PurposeExcimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is a safe treatment for superficial corneal opacities, e.g., in corneal dystrophies or degenerations. Nevertheless, no standardized treatment protocols are available and intraoperative monitoring was not possible, so far. Here… read more here.
Keywords: ptk; corneal; excimer laser; keratectomy ptk ... See more keywords
Mechanical versus transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy epithelial removal followed by accelerated corneal crosslinking for pediatric keratoconus: Long-term results.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2018.04.039
Abstract: PURPOSE To compare the 36-month outcomes of mechanical or transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) epithelial removal before accelerated corneal crosslinking (CXL) for pediatric keratoconus. SETTING Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. DESIGN Retrospective case series.… read more here.
Keywords: transepithelial phototherapeutic; corneal; removal; group ... See more keywords
P-13 Trans-epithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES).
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjophth-2022-bcm.10
Abstract: *Correspondence - Mukhtar Bizrah: [email protected] OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of trans-epithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) as a treatment for recurrent cornea erosion syndrome (RCES) in patients with symptoms refractory to conventional treatments. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial phototherapeutic; ptk; keratectomy ptk; trans epithelial ... See more keywords
Management of Corneal Ectasia after LASIK with Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Combined with Photorefractive Keratectomy and Collagen Cross-Linking
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/2707826
Abstract: Background To evaluate the efficacy of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) combined with photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and riboflavin with ultraviolet-A collagen cross-linking (CXL), performed sequentially on the same day, in the management of corneal ectasia after LASIK.… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; keratectomy; corneal ectasia; ectasia lasik ... See more keywords
Case Report: Phototherapeutic Keratectomy for Band Keratopathy Secondary to Chemo-Laser-Cryotherapy for Retinoblastoma
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.668762
Abstract: Purpose: To report the clinical outcomes of phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for pediatric band keratopathy after treatment for retinoblastoma. Methods: A 5-year-old boy presented with a 2-year history of poor visual acuity and a horizontal gray-white… read more here.
Keywords: band keratopathy; band; retinoblastoma; phototherapeutic keratectomy ... See more keywords
Comparison of the Accuracy of Newer Intraocular Lens Power Calculation Methods in Eyes That Underwent Previous Phototherapeutic Keratectomy.
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DOI: 10.3928/1081597x-20190410-01
Abstract: PURPOSE To evaluate the accuracy of intraocular lens (IOL) power calculations using ray tracing software in patients who had undergone phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK). METHODS In this retrospective case series, 37 eyes of 22 patients (mean… read more here.
Keywords: eyes underwent; accuracy; power; calculation methods ... See more keywords
Transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy for post-traumatic recurrent corneal erosions
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_2340_21
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (transepithelial PTK) for treatment of posttraumatic recurrent corneal erosions. Methods: Twenty-four eyes of 22 patients with posttraumatic recurrent corneal erosions who were treated with transepithelial PTK… read more here.
Keywords: recurrent corneal; total corneal; phototherapeutic keratectomy; corneal erosions ... See more keywords
Commentary: Ablating the erosions - Transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy for post-traumatic recurrent corneal erosions
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DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_3115_21
Abstract: Recurrent corneal erosions (RCEs) are a common cause of ocular morbidity in the form of episodes of pain, watering of the eye, increased sensitivity to light, and blurring of vision, accounting for socio‐psychological suffering of… read more here.
Keywords: recurrent corneal; ophthalmology; phototherapeutic keratectomy; corneal erosions ... See more keywords
Phototherapeutic keratectomy for the treatment of dense subepithelial infiltrates after epidemic keratoconjunctivitis
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DOI: 10.5603/oj.2016.0027
Abstract: This is a case report of a patient who developed dense subepithelial corneal infiltrates after epidemic keratoconjunctivitis and was treated with phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK). The purpose of this case report is to explain the surgical… read more here.
Keywords: dense subepithelial; epidemic keratoconjunctivitis; phototherapeutic keratectomy; infiltrates epidemic ... See more keywords
Phototherapeutic keratectomy: current approaches and changing trends in a tertiary eye clinic.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20230055
Abstract: PURPOSE To examine the efficacy of phototherapeutic keratectomy as a treatment for variable pathologies with anterior corneal opacities and evaluate the distribution of phototherapeutic keratectomy indications over the past 10 years. METHODS The records of… read more here.
Keywords: approaches changing; current approaches; keratectomy current; phototherapeutic keratectomy ... See more keywords