Myopia
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the safety and efficacy of 5 seconds mitomycin-C (MMC) application during photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for patients with low myopia.
Interventions
balanced salt solution (BSS)
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* The inclusion criteria was ablation depth less than 65 µm, * a stable refractive error for at least 1 year * corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 0.1 LogMAR or better.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients with keratoconus suspect, * excessive dry eyes, * impaired wound healing processes, * lenticular changes, * corneal dystrophy, * history of ocular surgery, * anterior or posterior uveitis, * glaucoma and retinal diseases were excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Central corneal endothelial cell density (ECD) 6 months after the PRK | 6 months |
Countries
Iran