Excimer Laser Smoothing of a Reproducible Model of Anterior Corneal Surface Irregularity

Delayed corneal epithelial healing after hyperopic laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy in patients with accommodative esotropia

“…4 These interactions orchestrate the corneal wound-healing response and contribute to the maintenance and restoration of corneal clarity. 5,6 The full return of normal structure and function can take months, even years, according to the type of surgery and individual variations in the wound-healing response. The other factors that might influence wound healing and corneal surface remodeling include the surgical technique used, 6,7 excimer laser systems, [8][9][10][11][12] and ocular movements, resulting in irregular ablated surfaces, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

Delayed corneal epithelial healing after hyperopic laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy in patients with accommodative esotropia

“…4 These interactions orchestrate the corneal wound-healing response and contribute to the maintenance and restoration of corneal clarity. 5,6 The full return of normal structure and function can take months, even years, according to the type of surgery and individual variations in the wound-healing response. The other factors that might influence wound healing and corneal surface remodeling include the surgical technique used, 6,7 excimer laser systems, [8][9][10][11][12] and ocular movements, resulting in irregular ablated surfaces, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

Corneal epithelial healing after photorefractive keratectomy: Analytical study

“…28 This phenomenon contributes to refractive regression and corneal haze. 29,30 Many factors may influence corneal surface remodeling: the surgical technique itself, [31][32][33] the excimer laser systems, [34][35][36][37][38] and ocular movements. All these factors result in a quite irregular ablated surface, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

One-year Results of Photorefractive Keratectomy With and Without Surface Smoothing Using the Technolas 217C Laser

“…In experimental settings, a PTKtype treatment at the end of PRK allows for a smoother ablation. 10,15,16 Smoothing of the corneal surface involves the use of a fluid that, when applied to the cornea, masks deeper tissues while at the same time leaves protruding irregularities exposed 17 ; subsequent ablation of the irregular anterior stromal surface should therefore focally excise elevated corneal tissue, thereby reducing surface irregularities.…”

Delayed corneal epithelial healing after hyperopic laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy in patients with accommodative esotropia

“…4 These interactions orchestrate the corneal wound-healing response and contribute to the maintenance and restoration of corneal clarity. 5,6 The full return of normal structure and function can take months, even years, according to the type of surgery and individual variations in the wound-healing response. The other factors that might influence wound healing and corneal surface remodeling include the surgical technique used, 6,7 excimer laser systems, [8][9][10][11][12] and ocular movements, resulting in irregular ablated surfaces, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

Corneal epithelial healing after photorefractive keratectomy: Analytical study

“…28 This phenomenon contributes to refractive regression and corneal haze. 29,30 Many factors may influence corneal surface remodeling: the surgical technique itself, [31][32][33] the excimer laser systems, [34][35][36][37][38] and ocular movements. All these factors result in a quite irregular ablated surface, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

One-year Results of Photorefractive Keratectomy With and Without Surface Smoothing Using the Technolas 217C Laser

“…In experimental settings, a PTKtype treatment at the end of PRK allows for a smoother ablation. 10,15,16 Smoothing of the corneal surface involves the use of a fluid that, when applied to the cornea, masks deeper tissues while at the same time leaves protruding irregularities exposed 17 ; subsequent ablation of the irregular anterior stromal surface should therefore focally excise elevated corneal tissue, thereby reducing surface irregularities.…”

Delayed corneal epithelial healing after hyperopic laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy in patients with accommodative esotropia

“…4 These interactions orchestrate the corneal wound-healing response and contribute to the maintenance and restoration of corneal clarity. 5,6 The full return of normal structure and function can take months, even years, according to the type of surgery and individual variations in the wound-healing response. The other factors that might influence wound healing and corneal surface remodeling include the surgical technique used, 6,7 excimer laser systems, [8][9][10][11][12] and ocular movements, resulting in irregular ablated surfaces, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

Corneal epithelial healing after photorefractive keratectomy: Analytical study

“…28 This phenomenon contributes to refractive regression and corneal haze. 29,30 Many factors may influence corneal surface remodeling: the surgical technique itself, [31][32][33] the excimer laser systems, [34][35][36][37][38] and ocular movements. All these factors result in a quite irregular ablated surface, delayed epithelial healing, and altered stromal remodeling.…”

One-year Results of Photorefractive Keratectomy With and Without Surface Smoothing Using the Technolas 217C Laser

“…In experimental settings, a PTKtype treatment at the end of PRK allows for a smoother ablation. 10,15,16 Smoothing of the corneal surface involves the use of a fluid that, when applied to the cornea, masks deeper tissues while at the same time leaves protruding irregularities exposed 17 ; subsequent ablation of the irregular anterior stromal surface should therefore focally excise elevated corneal tissue, thereby reducing surface irregularities.…”