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Prophylactic Mitomycin C to Inhibit Corneal Haze After Photorefractive Keratectomy for Residual Myopia Following Radial Keratotomy

Belquiz Nassaralla, Stephen D. McLeod, João Jorge Nassaralla

Journal of Refractive Surgery · 2007 · 52 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

A single intraoperative application of MMC 0.02% for 2 minutes appears to be effective in preventing subepithelial haze after PRK for residual myopia in patients with undercorrection or regression following RK.

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