A nonhealing epithelial defect after PRK or cross-linking can be considered a medical emergency because of the increased risk for visually significant corneal scarring that may develop. Indeed, there are many similarities between PRK and cross-linking. Not only do they share similar side effects, but also their preoperative and postoperative managements are similar, according to Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD.
In this issue of Ocular Surgery News, Donnenfeld and a panel of experts convene for the annual Cornea Health Round Table at OSN New York 2017 where they examine a complicated (Read more...)
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