Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), a laser treatment, is widely used to correct myopia in adults. However, its safety and effectiveness in teenagers have not been well established. To address this, a study presented at the Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons evaluated the outcomes of PRK in individuals with myopia (n=65,211 eyes). Among older teenagers (aged 17 to 18), about 64% of eyes achieved 20/20 vision after PRK, compared with 59% of adult eyes (aged 19 to 40). Only 0.41% of eyes in both groups required a second treatment.
Reports of hazy vision or corneal weakening were rare in both groups. These findings suggest that PRK is a safe and effective treatment for myopia in older teenagers, comparable to its use in adults. Source: Medical Xpress ##Disclaimer## The content provided on Docplexus is intended for educational purposes only. While we strive…
