Ophthalmic surgery and lasers
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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers · May 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialA prospective randomized trial of topical soluble 0.1% indomethacin versus 0.1% diclofenac versus placebo for the control of pain following excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy.
To compare the safety and efficacy of topical nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the control of pain after excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). ⋯ Topical 0.1% indomethacin solution helps control the pain induced by excimer laser photoablation of the cornea without any detrimental effect to the corneal epithelial wound healing.