Publications by authors named "Priscila Rymer"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the refractive outcomes of mechanical PRK (mPRK) and transepithelial PRK (tPRK) using the WaveLight Allegretto EX500 laser system in patients with astigmatism and myopia.
- Conducted at the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, the prospective randomized study involved 151 eyes from 73 patients, ensuring minimal differences in pre-surgery refraction.
- Results indicated that six months post-surgery, mPRK had better uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and spherical equivalent (SE) compared to tPRK, though both procedures showed similar safety profiles.
Purpose: To compare postoperative pain and discomfort between mechanical and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomies.
Methods: This prospective comparative study included 190 eyes of 95 patients with hyperopia (up to +4.00 D), astigmatism (up to -5.