Demographic Patterns and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Corneal Erosions Related to Trauma and Epithelial and Bowman Layer Disorders – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To evaluate demographics and outcomes of patients with recurrent corneal erosions related to trauma and epithelial and Bowman layer disorders.Design: Retrospective case series.Methods: setting: Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. study population: Two hundred seventy-two eyes (230 patients) presenting between 2008 and 2011 with recurrent corneal erosions related to trauma and epithelial and Bowman layer disorders. procedure: Conservative management, diamond burr polishing, excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK), and epithelial debridement alone. main outcome measure: Recurrence of erosions, more than 6 weeks after commencing treatment.Results: Mean age was 46.5 ± 14.6 (2-85) years. Female subjects accounted for 53% of patients and 18.3% (Read more...)