Transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy versus conventional alcohol-assisted photorefractive keratectomy for correction of mild and moderate myopia

PurposeThe aim of the study was to compare both transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (trans-PRK) and PRK for correction of mild and moderate myopia with respect to effectiveness, visual recovery pain, and safety.Materials and methodsIn this prospective case-control series, group I with 24 myopic eyes (12 patients) with spherical equivalent -1.00 to -6.00 D underwent trans-PRK using Schwind Amaris 500E excimer laser, with trans-PRK plate...