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  • Title: Corneal light scattering after laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy.
    Author: Jain S, Khoury JM, Chamon W, Azar DT.
    Journal: Am J Ophthalmol; 1995 Oct; 120(4):532-4. PubMed ID: 7573316.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To compare corneal light scattering after laser in situ keratomileusis and photorefractive keratectomy in rabbit eyes. METHODS: For laser in situ keratomileusis, a 5-mm, -10-diopter spherorefractive resection was performed on the stromal bed under a corneal flap. Corneal light scattering was objectively measured for 12 weeks, and compared to corneal light scattering after photorefractive keratectomy (5 mm, -10 diopters). RESULTS: Corneal light scattering was significantly lower in the laser in situ keratomileusis group than in the photorefractive keratectomy group at all time points after surgery (P < .01 at weeks 1 through 6, and P = .03 at week 12). CONCLUSIONS: In this experimental study, laser in situ keratomileusis resulted in significantly less corneal light scattering than photorefractive keratectomy.
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