Dry Eye Syndrome: Ocular Surface Syndrome After Lasik and Treated with Eye Platelet-Rich Plasma (E-PRP)

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Abstract

The incidence of dry eye after LASIK ranges from 5 [1] to 52 % [2] among Caucasian patients, with a higher reported incidence among Asians [1]. This transitory condition, which typically resolves within 6–9 months after surgery [3], is neurotrophic in origin and is frequently associated with ocular surface inflammation. It can cause significant decrease in visual acuity and quality of vision.

Keywords

Ocular Surface Refractive Surgery Amniotic Membrane Transplantation Ocular Surface Disease Index Tear Breakup Time 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Refractive SurgeryVissum Corporación OftalmológicaAlicanteSpain
  2. 2.Department of Ophthalmology-Policlinico Umberto I of RomeUniversity of Rome “Sapienza”RomaItaly
  3. 3.R&D DepartmentVissum Corporación OftalmológicaAlicanteSpain

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