We observed in this study that patients with myopia had lesser mean corneal volume and pachymetry, and greater anterior chamber depth and volume compared with hyperopic patients.

Alterations in corneal volume correlated with laser ablation volume when the diameter of the region considered was 3, 5, or 7 mm from the corneal apex.

20/20 (68.1% vs 66.9%), aberrometry analysis (total RMS: 0.62 vs 0.64 µm) and safety (85.7% vs 83.1%) were similar between groups (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Reprocessed blades following rigid sterilization protocol may have similar outcomes and complications rates in LASIK surgery compared to first-use blades.]]>