Safety and Efficacy of the Phototherapeutic Keratectomy for Treatment of Recurrent Corneal Erosions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Ophthalmic Res · 2023 · PMC10614516 · PMID 37490883

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a slight trendno p-value reported

8 ), among which 5 publications [ 11 , 21 – 24 ] indicated a slight trend toward mild hyperopia with an overall incidence of 20% (95% CI, 11%–28%), while other four studies reported no significant change in apparent refraction after PTK.

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showed a trendno p-value reported

Although most studies showed a trend toward hyperopia, the change in spherical equivalent was not statistically significant.

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