Comparison of Corneal Nerve Regeneration and Sensitivity Between LASIK and Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK)

To link to full-text access for this article, visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2006.01.048 Byline: Seung Jae Lee (a), Jin Kuk Kim (b), Kyung Yul Seo (a), Eung Kweon Kim (a), Hyung Keun Lee (a) Abstract: To compare changes in corneal nerve fibers and keratocyte density by confocal microscopy after laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK). Author Affiliation: (a) Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. (b) BS Balgensesang Ophthalmology Clinic, Seoul, Korea. Article History: Accepted 12 January 2006 Article Note: (footnote) Supported in part by a grant from the Korea Health 21 R&D project, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea (02-PJ1-PG1-CH02-0003).