Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates
Dry eye is one of the most common complications occurring after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), with virtually all patients experiencing some degree of postoperative dry eye symptoms. Enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanism of dry eye development in addition to pre...
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| description | Dry eye is one of the most common complications occurring after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), with virtually all patients experiencing some degree of postoperative dry eye symptoms. Enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanism of dry eye development in addition to preoperative screening of patients who are prone to dry eye is essential for better patient satisfaction and for improving short-term visual outcome postoperatively. This article reviews the latest studies published on LASIK-associated dry eye, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, preoperative assessment, and management. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a642d0170b0643998fbdcfbc248d892d2025-02-03T06:11:13ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582018-01-01201810.1155/2018/49038314903831Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest UpdatesEyal Cohen0Oriel Spierer1Division of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelDivision of Ophthalmology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, IsraelDry eye is one of the most common complications occurring after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), with virtually all patients experiencing some degree of postoperative dry eye symptoms. Enhanced understanding of the pathophysiology and mechanism of dry eye development in addition to preoperative screening of patients who are prone to dry eye is essential for better patient satisfaction and for improving short-term visual outcome postoperatively. This article reviews the latest studies published on LASIK-associated dry eye, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, preoperative assessment, and management.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4903831 |
| spellingShingle | Eyal Cohen Oriel Spierer Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates |
| title_full | Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates |
| title_fullStr | Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates |
| title_short | Dry Eye Post-Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: Major Review and Latest Updates |
| title_sort | dry eye post laser assisted in situ keratomileusis major review and latest updates |
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