Study Examines Outcomes Of LASIK, PRK At 10 Years

Thursday, April 8, 2010

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LASIK and PRK have been shown to be similarly effective in the long-term treatment of more than 10 D of myopia, but PRK is associated with a longer recovery time, a study showed.

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The first day after trabeculectomy, a patient with primary open angle glaucoma presents with a bleb that is almost flat, a very shallow anterior chamber, and vision decreased from 20/30 to 20/100. The IOP is 1 to 2 mmHg. What is the most likely cause?
1. Aqueous misdirection (malignant glaucoma)
2. Pupillary block
3. Early failure of the bleb with episcleral fibrosis
4. Ciliary body shut down
5. Bleb leak
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Study Examines Outcomes Of LASIK, PRK At 10 Years

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The first day after trabeculectomy, a patient with primary open angle glaucoma presents with a bleb that is almost flat, a very shallow anterior chamber, and vision decreased from 20/30 to 20/100. The IOP is 1 to 2 mmHg. What is the most likely cause?

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