Evaluation of the prophylactic use of mitomycin-C to inhibit haze formation after photorefractive keratectomy

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Francesco Carones · Diponegoro University

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The prophylactic use of a diluted mitomycin-C 0.02% solution applied intraoperatively in a single dose after PRK produced lower haze rates, better UCVA and BCVA results, and more accurate refractive outcomes than those achieved in the control group.

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Corneal surgery and disorders Ocular Infections and Treatments Corneal Surgery and Treatments

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Published in: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volume 28, Issue 12, pp. 2088-2095

DOI: 10.1016/s0886-3350(02)01701-7

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Evaluation of the prophylactic use of mitomycin-C to inhibit haze formation after photorefractive keratectomy

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