Management of post-photorefractive keratectomy pain

Fasika A. Woreta; Arusha Gupta; Bradley Hochstetler; Kraig S. Bower

doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2012.11.004

Management of post-photorefractive keratectomy pain

Fasika A. Woreta, Arusha Gupta, Bradley Hochstetler, Kraig S. Bower

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Abstract

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a refractive procedure gaining popularity that eliminates the risk of ectasia and flap complications that can occur after laser in situ keratomileusis. Post-operative discomfort is a major drawback after PRK and thus the management of pain and discomfort following PRK is of great importance. We summarize corneal pain pathways and summarize current approaches to pain management after PRK.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	529-535
Number of pages	7
Journal	Survey of ophthalmology
Volume	58
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.survophthal.2012.11.004
State	Published - Nov 2013

Keywords

Epi-LASIK
Gabapentin
LASEK
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Pain
Photorefractive keratectomy
Sumitriptan
Topical anesthetics
Topical morphine

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Ophthalmology

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