Research Article: Correlational Analysis of the Effective Optical Zone with Myopia, Myopic Astigmatism, and Spherical Equivalent in LASIK, PRK, and SMILE
Introduction:
The concept of effective optical zone (EOZ) within corneal refractive literature is one that has received much attention in recent years. Corneal EOZ refers to the central region of the cornea that has been treated during refractive ablation surgery such as LASIK, PRK, or SMILE that provides the intended optimal postoperative visual acuity and is currently measured using corneal topography maps by many. It is critical for surgeons to understand the impact that adequate sizing and centration of this zone has, as it…
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