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102. Jahrestagung der DOG

Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft e. V.

23. bis 26.09.2004, Berlin

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Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in type I. Haab-Dimmer dystrophy

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  • corresponding author N. Szentmáry - Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1st Department of Ophthalmology, Budapest, Hungary
  • Z. Z. Nagy - Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1st Department of Ophthalmology, Budapest, Hungary
  • I. Süveges - Semmelweis University, Budapest, 1st Department of Ophthalmology, Budapest, Hungary

Evidenzbasierte Medizin - Anspruch und Wirklichkeit. 102. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft. Berlin, 23.-26.09.2004. Düsseldorf, Köln: German Medical Science; 2004. Doc04dogP 021

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Published: September 22, 2004

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Objective

To determine the outcome of excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) for Haab-Dimmer corneal dystrophy.

Methods

Four eyes of two patients who underwent excimer PTK for recurrent erosions and reduced vision due to Haab-Dimmer dystrophy, between October 1998 and May 2001, were reviewed. Data regarding the preoperative and postoperative best-corrected visual acuity , change in spherical equivalent, refraction, symptomatic relief, and incidence of recurrence were analysed by a retrospective chart review.

Results

During the 20-63 month long follow-up period, all eyes improved BCVA, a slight hyperopic shift was found in two cases. All patients were free of symptoms of recurrent erosions and there were no major complications.

Conclusions

Excimer PTK is a safe and effective procedure for relieving symptoms of recurrent erosions and improving visual acuity in patients with Haab-Dimmer dystrophy.