Differences in Keratocyte Apoptosis Following Transepithelial and Laser-scrape Photorefractive Keratectomy in Rabbits

Abstract

Transepithelial PRK induced less anterior keratocyte apoptosis in rabbits than laser-scrape PRK. This suggests that transepithelial PRK could be useful in preventing or minimizing refractive regression and subepithelial scarring.