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Superficial Keratectomy: A Review of Literature Publisher



Salari F1 ; Beikmarzehei A2 ; Liu G3, 4 ; Zareighanavati M1 ; Liu C4, 5, 6
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Source: Frontiers in Medicine Published:2022


Abstract

Superficial keratectomy (SK) is the manual dissection of the superficial corneal layers (epithelium, Bowman's layer, and sometimes superficial stroma). SK is done using a surgical blade or diamond burr. Some surgeons use intraoperative mitomycin C 0.02% or amniotic membrane transplantation to improve surgical outcomes. This literature review shows that SK remains an effective method for different indications, including tissue diagnosis, excision of corneal degenerations, dystrophies, scarring, recurrent corneal erosions, and retained corneal foreign body. Copyright © 2022 Salari, Beikmarzehei, Liu, Zarei-Ghanavati and Liu.
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