Azithromycin 1.5% ophthalmic solution: efficacy and treatment modalities in chronic blepharitis.

Purpose: To assess the efficacy of topical 1.5% azithromycin in the treatment of moderate to severe chronic blepharitis and to compare the efficacy of two different treatment modalities.

Methods: A randomized clinical trial included 67 patients with chronic anterior and/or posterior blepharitis, followed-up for 3 months.

Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy: clinical results.

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness, safety, and comfort of transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) using the Amaris laser platform.

Setting: Ophthalmic Consultants of Beirut, Jal-El-Dib, Metn, Lebanon.

Design: Comparative case series.