Alcohol versus brush PRK: Visual outcomes and adverse effects

@article{Sia2012AlcoholVB,
  title={Alcohol versus brush PRK: Visual outcomes and adverse effects},
  author={Rose K Sia and Denise S. Ryan and Richard D. Stutzman and Maximilian Psolka and Michael J. Mines and Melvin E Wagner and Eric D Weber and Keith J. Wroblewski and Kraig S Bower},
  journal={Lasers in Surgery and Medicine},
  year={2012},
  volume={44}
}
A smooth corneal surface prior to laser ablation is important in order to achieve a favorable refractive outcome. In this study, we compare PRK outcomes following two commonly used methods of epithelial debridement: Amoils epithelial scrubber (brush) versus 20% ethanol (alcohol). 
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