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11507342

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-8-16
pubmed:abstractText
Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) is an important tool in the management of superficial corneal pathology. It works well in the treatment of anterior corneal dystrophies and degenerations, but we are learning that it may have a role in the treatment of certain patients with deeper corneal pathology. Indications also are being expanded to treat much less common conditions and also to treat children. Irregular astigmatism, which is not treated very well with current PTK techniques, may be addressed better with newer approaches, such as selective zonal ablation and the use of BioMask. As current PTK techniques are improved and newer methods are developed, this procedure will continue to be an excellent option for certain patients with superficial corneal problems.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
T
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1040-8738
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
288-93
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-11-21
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy.
pubmed:affiliation
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Refractive Surgery Department, Cornea Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. cjrapuano@hslc.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review