Effect of nepafenac sodium 0.1% on delayed corneal epithelial healing and haze after photorefractive keratectomy: retrospective comparative study

Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Shahrokh JalaliBrian S Boxer Wachler

Abstract

To assess delayed epithelialization and corneal haze related to nepafenac ophthalmic suspension 0.1% (Nevanac) use after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Private practice, Beverly Hills, California, USA. This retrospective comparative chart review comprised 69 eyes (44 patients) that were divided into 2 treatment groups that were not statistically significantly different in age or preoperative spherical equivalent. The nepafenac group consisted of 34 eyes (22 patients) that received nepafenac 0.1%, moxifloxacin, and fluorometholone postoperatively. The non-nepafenac group included 35 eyes (22 patients) that received moxifloxacin and fluorometholone only. Patients were seen between 1 day and 5 days postoperatively for evaluation of epithelial healing and haze formation. Delayed epithelialization was defined as healing after day 5. All patients were followed for haze formation for a minimum of 3 months. Statistical analysis showed no difference between the nepafenac and non-nepafenac groups in delayed epithelialization (P = .61, chi-square test). Neither group had significant corneal haze. Nepafenac did not appear to delay corneal epithelial healing or contribute to haze formation after PRK.

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