Refractive & corneal surgery
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Refract Corneal Surg · Nov 1993
Case Reports Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialTopical diclofenac in the treatment of ocular pain after excimer photorefractive keratectomy.
Following excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy, patients experience significant ocular pain until corneal reepithelialization. Despite the use of cold compresses, bandage soft contact lenses, cycloplegics, narcotics, and topical corticosteroids, the pain has not been adequately controlled in many patients. ⋯ Diclofenac appears to significantly reduce the ocular pain following excimer photorefractive keratectomy.