Long-term refractive outcomes and stability after excimer laser surgery for myopia

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Mohamed Dirani · Centre for Eye Research Australia

Terry Couper · University of Melbourne

Joanne Yau · Centre for Eye Research Australia

Eng K. Ang · University of Melbourne

Amirul Islam · Centre for Eye Research Australia

Grant R. Snibson · University of Melbourne

Rasik B. Vajpayee

Abstract

Laser refractive surgery effectively treated all levels of myopia. Refractive stability was achieved within 1 year postoperatively, with LASIK showing better stability than PRK for up to 6 to 9 years.

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Corneal surgery and disorders Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies Glaucoma and retinal disorders

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Published in: Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery

Volume 36, Issue 10, pp. 1709-1717

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.04.041

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Long-term refractive outcomes and stability after excimer laser surgery for myopia

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