Corneal Hydration Affects Ablation During Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Surgery

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Corneal hydration levels affect the efficiency of laser ablation in LASIK procedures. With less hydrated corneas, ablation effects were greater than for corneas not blotted during the procedure, but these patients appear to undergo greater myopic regression.

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Corneal surgery and disorders Glaucoma and retinal disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments

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Published in: Cornea

Volume 20, Issue 4, pp. 394-397

DOI: 10.1097/00003226-200105000-00011

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Corneal Hydration Affects Ablation During Laser In Situ Keratomileusis Surgery

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