Post-Photorefractive Keratectomy Scar Prevention

Abstract

Background: Corneal haze is a post-operative complication of PRK that can limit post-operative vision. Contact lenses are utilized to minimize pain. Medication compliance is often a complicating issue. Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of an experimental dexamethasone impregnated contact lens against the current standard of care.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 07, 2017
Accession Number
AD1042119

Entities

People

  • Timothy Soeken

Organizations

  • 59th Medical Wing

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Cameras
  • Consortiums
  • Contact Lenses
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Epithelium
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • Lenses
  • Photographic Equipment
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Standards
  • Thickness
  • Workshops

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

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