1 Guidance

1 Guidance

1.1 Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of phototherapeutic laser keratectomy for corneal surface irregularities is adequate to support the use of this procedure provided that normal arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit.

1.2 Patient selection and treatment should be carried out only by ophthalmologists who specialise in corneal surgery.

  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)