Evaluate the Prevalence, Natural Course, and Final Visual Acuity in Patients with Stages III or IV of Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis Following Laser in Situ Keratomileusis
Afshin Mansourian,
Bahman Sharifi
Abstract:Background: And aim: The prevalence of DLK has been reported differently in different centers based on its severity. Hence, the aim of present study was evaluate the prevalence, natural course, and final visual acuity in patients with stages III or IV of diffuse lamellar keratitis following laser in situ keratomileusis.
Methods:In the present descriptive study, 3941 eyes files from 2125 patients underwent LASIK surgery; were examined. All patients had a complete ophthalmologic examination before LASIK and had … Show more
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