Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) versus laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for myopia.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Alex J Shortt, Bruce D S Allan

Abstract

Myopia (also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness) is an ocular condition in which the refractive power of the eye is greater than is required, resulting in light from distant objects being focused in front of the retina instead of directly on it. The two most commonly used surgical techniques to permanently correct myopia are photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The aim of this review was to compare the effectiveness and safety of PRK and LASIK for correction of myopia. We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) in The Cochrane Library (2005, Issue 3), MEDLINE (1966 to September 2005), EMBASE (1980 to September 2005) and LILACs (1982 to 3 November 2005). We also searched the reference lists of the studies and the Science Citation Index. We included randomised controlled trials comparing PRK and LASIK for correction of any degree of myopia. We also included data on adverse events from prospective multicentre consecutive case series in the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) trials database (http//www.fda.gov/cdrh/LASIK/lasers.htm). Two authors independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. Data were summarised using odds ratio and ...Continue Reading

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