Of the few comparisons made in the existing literature, the results of PTK are comparable to those documented for manual debridement (MD). However, the shorter length of follow-up in patients with MD may have underestimated the associated complications. Our study, therefore, aims to offer a comparison between these two techniques to clarify the choice of effective treatment with a good safety profile.
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The recurrence rate of corneal basement membrane dystrophy
Timeframe: Day 1, week 1 and months 1, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months