Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 34, Issue 11 , Pages 1862-1871 , November 2008

Topographically guided laser in situ keratomileusis for myopia using a customized aspherical treatment zone

,Accepted 22 July 2008.

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 Dr. Dougherty is a consultant to Nidek Co. Ltd., Alcon, Lenstec, and Allergan. Dr. Waring is a consultant to Nidek Co. Ltd., Advanced Medical Optics, Acufocus, Calhoun Vision, and ARCLaser. Dr. Chayet is a consultant to Nidek Co. Ltd. and Calhoun Vision. Mr. Bains is a clinical consultant to Nidek Co. Ltd. Dr. Fant is president and CEO of Clinical Research Consultants, Inc.

PII: S0886-3350(08)00824-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2008.07.021

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Volume 34, Issue 11 , Pages 1862-1871 , November 2008