| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4021006 | Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Occurrence of large intraoperative epithelium sloughing/defects during LASIK might be a diagnostic sign for subclinical EBMD. These patients are predisposed to multiple postoperative complications. Because of the high risk for epithelial sloughing in the second eye, LASIK should not be performed.
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Authors
Juan J. MD, FEBO, Ahmed MD, PhD, Carmen MD, PhD, Alberto MD, PhD, José M. MD, Jorge L. MD, PhD,