Application of mitomycin C in surgical treatment of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK
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    ·AIM:To observe the clinical effect of using mitomycin C(MMC)during surgical treatment of epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis(LASIK).·METHODS:MMC 0.2g/L was applied in surgical treatment of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK on 31 patients(31 eyes).The uncorrected visual acuity and the recovery of corneal flap were observed after surgery.·RESULTS:The uncorrected visual acuity increased after surgery(P<0.05)and was 0.82±0.19 6 months posto-peratively.Majority of corneal flaps recovered well.Fringe of the flap melted in 4 eyes,but central visual acuity had no effect.·CONCLUSION:Excellent outcome was found in the surgical treatment of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK by using 0.2g/L MMC.·

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Su-Ning Han, Jing Chen, Yong Wang, et al. Application of mitomycin C in surgical treatment of epithelial ingrowth after LASIK. Guoji Yanke Zazhi( Int Eye Sci) 2010;10(3):579-580

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