Masked comparison of silicone hydrogel lotrafilcon A and etafilcon A extended-wear bandage contact lenses after photorefractive keratectomy.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy of 2 types of bandage contact lenses (BCLs) after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).

Setting: Navy Refractive Surgery Center, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

Methods: In this prospective study, 100 patients received PRK in both eyes.