Long-term Effects of LASIK on Corneal Innervation and Tear Neuropeptides and the Associations With Dry Eye

CONCLUSIONS:This study provides evidence of the association between tear neuropeptides, conjunctival sensitivity, and symptoms in symptomatic patients after LASIK. The differences in nerve morphology, neuropeptide, and ocular surface sensitivity between symptomatic and asymptomatic patients after LASIK are required to better understand the mechanism of dry eye after LASIK.[J Refract Surg. 2016;32(8):518 –524.]
Source: Journal of Refractive Surgery - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research