Corneal Hysteresis, Resistance Factor, Topography, and Pachymetry After Corneal Lamellar Flap

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Damien Gatinel · Rothschild Caesarea Foundation

Slim Chaabouni · Fondation de Rothschild

Pierre-Alexandre Adam · Fondation de Rothschild

Jacques Munck · Fondation de Rothschild

Michel Puech · World Vision

T. Hoang–Xuan · Hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard

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The creation of a stromal flap can modify the biomechanical properties of the cornea, including a reduction in corneal hysteresis. The topographic changes were consistent with previously reported cases of flap cut in normal corneas.

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Corneal surgery and disorders Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies

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Published in: Journal of Refractive Surgery

Volume 23, Issue 1, pp. 76-84

DOI: 10.3928/1081-597x-20070101-12

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Corneal Hysteresis, Resistance Factor, Topography, and Pachymetry After Corneal Lamellar Flap

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