ISSN: 2155-9570
Department of Ophthalmology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Research Article
Corneal Laser Refractive Surgery in Patients with Systemic Autoimmune Disorders
Author(s): Acieh Es'haghi*, Saeid Rezaei, Nazanin Behnaz, Sayed Mohammed Javad Alwedaie and Mohammad Yaser Kiarudi
Growing demand for corneal refractive surgery and consequently increased number of patients who despite having autoimmune diseases ask for performing these procedures, reminds us of the importance of reviewing the considerations of refractive surgery in these clinical entities. Recent studies has broadened our knowledge in characterization and evaluation of autoimmune disorders and their potential adverse effects in outcomes of corneal refractive surgeries. In present review we summarize the pathogenesis, clinical aspects and corneal biomechanical changes in patients with systemic autoimmune disorders... View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2155-9570.23.14.951