LASIK in selected patients with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy

Abstract

Purpose The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety of LASIK surgery in patients with posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy. Patients and methods A total of 25 eyes of 13 patients with posterior polymorphous dystrophy with various refractive errors were selected for LASIK treatment and were followed up for 2 years after surgery. Results All eyes included in the study showed an improvement in unaided visual acuity with no postoperative complications. Conclusion LASIK can be a safe procedure in patients with posterior polymorphous dystrophy and proper selection criteria.

Keywords

• corneal
• dystrophy
• LASIK
• posterior polymorphous
• posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy