Transepithelial Photorefractivekeratectomy For High Gradesmyopia:Tripoli-Libya
Published 2023 - 41st Congress of the ESCRS
Reference: PO1032 | DOI: 10.82333/67zf-sd14
Authors: Amal M Elbahi* 1 , Khalifa Albakkush 2
1Alqabas center ,Tripoli ,Libya;Tripoli eye hospital ,Tripoli ,Libya;Tripoli University ,Tripoli ,Libya, 2Alqabas center ,Tripoli ,Libya
Refractive errors, such as myopia and astigmatism, have become more prevalent in recent years. The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical outcomes of transepithelialphotorefractive keratectomy (Trans-PRK) for the correctionof high myopia.
Key words: transPRK , High myopia
A retrospective cohort study design has been established. The study group was included 83 eyes withhigh-grade myopia (- 6.0 diopters or higher) that has been treated by a single surgeon with Trans-PRK from 2019 to 2020 in Alqabas eye center, Tripoli, Libya .
The mean age ofpatients was 32.1yr; mostly belong to female (76%). At 12 months follow up , 90.4% of eyes achieved ±0.25 ± 1.00 Dtarget refraction.
Trans-PRK may offer an effective treatmentfor high myopia, A longer follow up is recommended