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Combined PTK, PRK and CXL Procedure for Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy

A. John Kanellopoulos, MD

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A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, presents a 37-year-old woman with severe Meesmann corneal dystrophy who underwent laser eye surgery. Using multiple sessions of PTK, combined with PRK and crosslinking approach, the procedure resulted in the patient's cornea dramatically improving in one month.

Posted: 6/04/2019

Keywords:

Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL)

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Photorefractive Keratectomy, PRK

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Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, PTK

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Combined PTK, PRK and CXL Procedure for Meesmann Corneal Dystrophy

A. John Kanellopoulos, MD

A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, presents a 37-year-old woman with severe Meesmann corneal dystrophy who underwent laser eye surgery. Using multiple sessions of PTK, combined with PRK and crosslinking approach, the procedure resulted in the patient's cornea dramatically improving in one month.

Posted: 6/04/2019

Keywords:

Corneal Collagen Crosslinking (CXL)

•

Photorefractive Keratectomy, PRK

•

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy, PTK

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