Abstract

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of diclofenac sodium eyedrops for reducing postoperative ocular pain and inflammation of laser subepithelial keratomileusis(LASEK). Methods Seventy-five patients (150 eyes) were observed by self-contrast(L vs R). One eye treated with diclofenac sodium eyedrops was regard as test group,the fellow eye treated with normal eyedrops as self-contrast group.All patients were followed up for 1 month. Results There was a statistically significant difference of reducing postoperative ocular pain and inflammation of LASEK between the two groups (P<0.01).No severe complications were found in study group. Conclusions Diclofenac sodium eyedrops is an effective and safety drug in reducing postoperative ocular pain and inflammation. Key words: Laser subepithelial keratomileusis; Diclofenac sodium; Corneal irritation

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