Dimitri T. Azar

Walter J. Stark

Roger F. Steinert

Describes the principles and practice of PTK for the treatment of corneal scars, dystrophies, surface irregularities, and PRK complications, with an emphasis on clinical aspects. An introductory section presents an overview of the history and development of excimer lasers, as well as a summary of corneal wound healing and light scattering. Later sections discuss indications and techniques, PRK outcomes and complications, and the indications and techniques of managing PRK complications including central islands, undercorrection, sub-epithelial haze and treatment decentrations. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Walter J. Stark

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