Excimer laser tissue interactions in the cornea

Exp Eye Res. 2021 May:206:108537. doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2021.108537. Epub 2021 Mar 12.

Abstract

Excimer lasers induces significant changes to corneal structure and corneal biomechanics. The aim of this paper is to describe all laser-tissue interactions which are relevant for clinical practice, particularly, we will focus on laser ablations profiles, causes of regression and haze and prevention of those. At last the manuscript will describe the impact on corneal biomechanics of different Laser Vision Corrections techniques.

Keywords: Humanitas san pio X hospital; Italy; Milan; Via francesco nava 31; biomechanics; cornea; excimer laser; regression.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Cornea / diagnostic imaging
  • Cornea / physiopathology*
  • Cornea / surgery
  • Corneal Opacity / diagnosis
  • Corneal Opacity / physiopathology
  • Corneal Opacity / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lasers, Excimer / therapeutic use*
  • Photorefractive Keratectomy*
  • Wound Healing