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Title:

Tear film function and corneal sensation in the early postoperative period after LASEK for the correction of myopia.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Herrmann, WA; Shah, CP; von Mohrenfels, CW; Gabler, B; Hufendiek, K; Lohmann, CP
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Subepithelial nerves and stromal nerves of the cornea are damaged during LASEK surgery for the correction of myopia. This leads to a reduction in corneal sensation and to alterations of the tear film function in the early postoperative period. The aim of this study was to evaluate tear film function, corneal sensation and subjective symptoms of dry eye in the early postoperative period after LASEK for the correction of myopia. METHODS: LASEK surgery was performed in 20 eyes of 10 consec...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
Year:
2005
Journal volume:
243
Journal issue:
9
Pages contribution:
911-6
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00417-005-1130-0
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15834604
Print-ISSN:
0721-832X
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde
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