Michael Gordon

TL;DR: There is a greater tendency toward undercorrection in LASIK eyes using the specific laser and nomogram in this study, but the scatter in achieved versus attempted correction is similar, suggesting little difference in the accuracy of the two procedures.

TL;DR: Photorefractive keratectomy appears effective for myopic corrections of -1.50 to -6.00 D, although some patients require between 6 months and 1 year to attain their best postoperative uncorrected visual acuity and some may require from 1 to 2 years for stabilization of refraction.

TL;DR: Topography patterns after PRK are identifiable, time dependent, and may affect clinical outcomes, and the optical zone contour is defined quantitatively for both laser techniques and optical results in the future.

TL;DR: Photorefractive keratectomy reduced myopia and improved the uncorrected vision acuity of all patients in this study and Refinement of the ablation algorithm is needed to decrease the incidence of hyperopia.

TL;DR: The T‐CAT procedure performed with the diagnostic device and the refractive excimer laser system safely and effectively achieved predictable refractive outcomes and reduced visual symptoms with stable results through 12 months.