[Corneal endothelium after photorefractive keratectomy procedures].

PURPOSE

Corneal endothelium cell density evaluation in refractive surgery.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

The corneal endothelium cell measurements by means of specular microscopy before PRK as well as, 1 month and 12 months after PRK procedures in 62 eyes have been performed.

RESULTS

No statistically significant difference was found comparing corneal cell density before and after photorefractive keratectomy procedures.

CONCLUSION

The excimer laser radiation used for correction of refractive errors is safe for corneal endothelium.