[Treatment of bullous keratopathy with excimer laser].

PURPOSE

To evaluate the usefulness of excimer laser photokeratectomy in bullous keratopathy.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

Treatment with excimer laser photokeratectomy was performed in 22 eyes with bullous keratopathy which developed after cataract extraction with IOL implantation.

RESULTS

During 1 month follow-up a slight improvement of visual acuity, local state improvement and subjective symptoms regression were noted. This state was stable in 14 eyes for 6-12 months, in 8 eyes the recurrence of the disease occurred, but without pain symptoms.

CONCLUSION

Excimer laser photokeratectomy does not restore corneal transparency but its benefit in bullous keratopathy is to decrease pain while awaiting for keratoplasty.